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| Posted 6/28/2001 2:31 AM (GMT -6) |   | chadd
'law'
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I am not clear on many things that I had before thought were quite obvious to myself. Someone asked me regarding this, and I was unable to give them an answer that was clear.
There is most obviously still a message of the necessity of the continuing avoidance of sin throughout the New Testament. Paul speaks against sexual immorality, and Jesus reiterates that we should not murder. Are we as Christians still under such things because people were never released from them, or only because they were spoken of in the New Testament?
When I come across a 'law' given perhaps in the Old Testament, or in our record of the words of Jesus, or by Paul; does anyone know any passages that I can look to to find general guidance about any particular law or ordinance or statute that I may encounter?
Thank you in advance for any help that you can offer.
Posted Originally From: Christus Victor Ministries
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ModesofThought
06/18/01 9:44 AM
RE: 'law'
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You'll want to read up on the three uses (functions) of the law:
1. the law reveals our sin. (Romans 7)
2. the law offers order and structure for civil life. (Romans 13)
3. the law is a guide for Christians who are now free from the condemnation that we were once under, on account of the law (Romans 8:1) The new "law" is that of the Spirit (Romans 8:2-17).
Luther had the first and second uses, Calvin added the third, in terms of the categories; of course Paul uses each of these in Romans.
Posted Originally From: Christus Victor Ministries
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BBBCanada
06/18/01 4:19 PM
RE: RE: 'law'
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I would also recommend reading, "Paul the Apostle of Liberty" by Richard Longenecker. Also, I think Gordon Fee's stuff on the "Torah" is good as well. Modes, have you read any of this stuff in your studies and what was your thoughts on it?
Brandon
Posted Originally From: Christus Victor Ministries
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