Questions 18-24

The Giving and Summary of the LawLesson 2

Confirmation ClassLast week we saw how sin has ruined us completely.

The main teaching of the Bible that talks about our sin is The law of God is his standard by which he wants us to live our lives.LAWThe

The GIVING OF GODS LAWHe wrote it into mans heart at Creation.

- God-given voice which testifies to God's law.When Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts. (Romans 2:14,15)When Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts. Conscience

Conscience =

KnowledgeFeel BadFeel Good

A person's conscience, is not always reliable.Although they knew God their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. (Romans 1:21)Although they knew God their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. (Romans 1:21)

Conscience =

Knowledge Sin Sin

SIN

Sin has warped our consciences with the result that they arent the BEST guides.

Let your conscience be your guide!LOUSY ADVICE

The GIVING OF GODS LAWHe wrote it into mans heart at Creation.He wrote it on tablets of stone at Mount Sinai.

How has God made his law perfectly clear to all of us?21,22 - The law, written in the Bible, tells us exactly what God's will is.

Gods LawSIN

The Law Functions in Three Ways1. Curb2. Mirror3. Guide (Rule)The law works in everyones heart to curb each person from sin.The law shows us our sins. (SOS)Romans 3:19-20Romans 2:14-15The law leads Christians to a proper way to live to Gods glory.Ephesians 4:17-24

The Law Functions in Three Ways1. Curb2. Mirror3. Guide (Rule)The law works in everyones heart to curb each person from sin.The law shows us our sins. (SOS)Romans 3:19-20Romans 2:14-15The law leads Christians to a proper way to live to Gods glory.Ephesians 4:17-24

Gods law says No, you cant!

I think I can

Mirror and guideHow have I sinned?(mirror)How can I thank God?(guide)

He says, "I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sins of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments."Zealous, demands exclusive loyalty

I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 42:8

What does this mean ?God threatens to punish all who transgress these commandments. Therefore we should fear his anger and not disobey what he commands.But he promises grace and every blessing to all who keep these commandments. Therefore we should love and trust in him and gladly obey what he commands.

God threatens to punish us Every inclination of his heart is evil from childhood. (Genesis 8:21)This is the __________ use of the LawCurb (fence) MirrorGuideline

He says, "I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sins of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments."

God promises to bless us The man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom and continues to do this .he will be blessed in what he does. (James 1:25)

WHY OBEY GODS LAWNOT TO BE JUSTIFIED or earn forgiveness2. BUT OUT OF LOVE FOR GOD

How has God made his law perfectly clear to all of us?23,24 - A summary of the law is, Love God and love your neighbor.

The Ten CommandmentsYou shall have no other Gods.You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.

A SUMMARY OF GODS LAWOne Word = LOVEFirst Table = LOVEGOD

The Ten CommandmentsYou shall have no other Gods.You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.Honor your father and mother, that it may go well with you and that you may live a long life on the earth.You shall not murder.You shall not commit adultery.You shall not steal.You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.You shall not covet your neighbors house.You shall not covet your neighbors wife or his workers or his animals or anything that belongs to your neighbor.

A SUMMARY OF GODS LAWOne Word = LOVEFirst Table = LOVEGOD

2nd Table = LOVE Your Neighbor

What does Gods law do for me?A change of mind in regard to me. I am not right in my behavior, thought, word and deed.Gods law works repentance in my heart. Repentance is a change of mind in regard to three areas:2.A change of mind in regard to my status.I stand condemned before God.3.A change of mind in regard to my greatest need. I need a Savior from my sin.