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Sin and LawSin and LawSin and LawSin and Law

Fundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of GodFundamental Beliefs of the Church of God

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Humanity – Review…Humanity – Review…Humanity – Review…Humanity – Review…

1.1. Where is the first mention of the word “soul” Where is the first mention of the word “soul” found in the Bible? found in the Bible?

Genesis 1:24 “chay nephesh” (living creature)Genesis 1:24 “chay nephesh” (living creature)

2.2. Provide a definition for the word “nephesh.” Provide a definition for the word “nephesh.”

Soul, self, life, creature, person, living beingSoul, self, life, creature, person, living being

3.3. List all the scriptures that refer to the “spirit List all the scriptures that refer to the “spirit in man.”in man.”

Prov. 20:27; Eccl. 3:21; Eccl. 12:7; Job 32:8; Job 34:14; Prov. 20:27; Eccl. 3:21; Eccl. 12:7; Job 32:8; Job 34:14; Zech. 12:1; 1 Corinthians 2:11-12Zech. 12:1; 1 Corinthians 2:11-12

1.1. Where is the first mention of the word “soul” Where is the first mention of the word “soul” found in the Bible? found in the Bible?

Genesis 1:24 “chay nephesh” (living creature)Genesis 1:24 “chay nephesh” (living creature)

2.2. Provide a definition for the word “nephesh.” Provide a definition for the word “nephesh.”

Soul, self, life, creature, person, living beingSoul, self, life, creature, person, living being

3.3. List all the scriptures that refer to the “spirit List all the scriptures that refer to the “spirit in man.”in man.”

Prov. 20:27; Eccl. 3:21; Eccl. 12:7; Job 32:8; Job 34:14; Prov. 20:27; Eccl. 3:21; Eccl. 12:7; Job 32:8; Job 34:14; Zech. 12:1; 1 Corinthians 2:11-12Zech. 12:1; 1 Corinthians 2:11-12




4.4. What are the three Greek words translated What are the three Greek words translated “body,” “soul,” and “spirit in 1 Thessalonians “body,” “soul,” and “spirit in 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24? Define each word.5:23-24? Define each word.

Soma = flesh (body); psuche = life (soul); pneuma = Soma = flesh (body); psuche = life (soul); pneuma = spiritspirit

5.5. Explain the parable of Lazarus and the Explain the parable of Lazarus and the richman.richman.

This is a parable. It was an indictment against the This is a parable. It was an indictment against the Pharisees who were “lovers” of money.Pharisees who were “lovers” of money.

4.4. What are the three Greek words translated What are the three Greek words translated “body,” “soul,” and “spirit in 1 Thessalonians “body,” “soul,” and “spirit in 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24? Define each word.5:23-24? Define each word.

Soma = flesh (body); psuche = life (soul); pneuma = Soma = flesh (body); psuche = life (soul); pneuma = spiritspirit

5.5. Explain the parable of Lazarus and the Explain the parable of Lazarus and the richman.richman.

This is a parable. It was an indictment against the This is a parable. It was an indictment against the Pharisees who were “lovers” of money.Pharisees who were “lovers” of money.




6.6. Explain Christ’s statement made to the thief at Explain Christ’s statement made to the thief at the time of His crucifixion as recorded in Luke the time of His crucifixion as recorded in Luke 23:43.23:43.

Comma is in wrong place. Thief died as did Christ.Comma is in wrong place. Thief died as did Christ.

7.7. Explain the “spirit in man.” What part does Explain the “spirit in man.” What part does this spirit play in the resurrection and the gift this spirit play in the resurrection and the gift of eternal life?of eternal life?

Like a tape in a recorder. Returns to God at death.Like a tape in a recorder. Returns to God at death.

6.6. Explain Christ’s statement made to the thief at Explain Christ’s statement made to the thief at the time of His crucifixion as recorded in Luke the time of His crucifixion as recorded in Luke 23:43.23:43.

Comma is in wrong place. Thief died as did Christ.Comma is in wrong place. Thief died as did Christ.

7.7. Explain the “spirit in man.” What part does Explain the “spirit in man.” What part does this spirit play in the resurrection and the gift this spirit play in the resurrection and the gift of eternal life?of eternal life?

Like a tape in a recorder. Returns to God at death.Like a tape in a recorder. Returns to God at death.

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Sin is the transgression of the law of God, which is Sin is the transgression of the law of God, which is spiritual, perfect, holy, just and good. God’s law is spiritual, perfect, holy, just and good. God’s law is based upon the two great principles of love toward based upon the two great principles of love toward

God and love toward neighbor. The Ten God and love toward neighbor. The Ten Commandments expound these foundational Commandments expound these foundational

principles of God’s law of love. Breaking any part of principles of God’s law of love. Breaking any part of God’s law brings upon a person the penalty of God’s law brings upon a person the penalty of

death. Those who love God and seek eternal life will death. Those who love God and seek eternal life will strive to keep God’s commandments. Obedience to strive to keep God’s commandments. Obedience to God’s law produces happiness and peace of mind. God’s law produces happiness and peace of mind. Disobedience to God’s law produces misery and Disobedience to God’s law produces misery and

strife and ultimately eternal death.strife and ultimately eternal death.

Sin is the transgression of the law of God, which is Sin is the transgression of the law of God, which is spiritual, perfect, holy, just and good. God’s law is spiritual, perfect, holy, just and good. God’s law is based upon the two great principles of love toward based upon the two great principles of love toward

God and love toward neighbor. The Ten God and love toward neighbor. The Ten Commandments expound these foundational Commandments expound these foundational

principles of God’s law of love. Breaking any part of principles of God’s law of love. Breaking any part of God’s law brings upon a person the penalty of God’s law brings upon a person the penalty of

death. Those who love God and seek eternal life will death. Those who love God and seek eternal life will strive to keep God’s commandments. Obedience to strive to keep God’s commandments. Obedience to God’s law produces happiness and peace of mind. God’s law produces happiness and peace of mind. Disobedience to God’s law produces misery and Disobedience to God’s law produces misery and

strife and ultimately eternal death.strife and ultimately eternal death.

Fundamental Belief – Sin and Fundamental Belief – Sin and God’s Law…God’s Law…Fundamental Belief – Sin and Fundamental Belief – Sin and God’s Law…God’s Law…



Is the law Is the law done away?done away?Is the law Is the law done away?done away?



Outline of Class…Outline of Class…Outline of Class…Outline of Class…

1.1. General principlesGeneral principles

2.2. DefinitionsDefinitions

3.3. Book of Hebrews holds the key Book of Hebrews holds the key

4.4. Which laws from the Old Testament are Which laws from the Old Testament are carried over for Christians?carried over for Christians?

5.5. Defining sinDefining sin

6.6. Difficult ScripturesDifficult Scriptures

7.7. Paul and the LawPaul and the Law










• God is freeing people from all rules—the God is freeing people from all rules—the Sabbath, the holy days, and the Ten Sabbath, the holy days, and the Ten Commandments—and it is a beautiful thing.Commandments—and it is a beautiful thing.

• Satan does not want grace preached, because Satan does not want grace preached, because he wants to keep people in bondage—under his he wants to keep people in bondage—under his control—by having them keep the Sabbath, the control—by having them keep the Sabbath, the holy days, and the Ten Commandments.holy days, and the Ten Commandments.

• The law causes division.The law causes division.

• God is freeing people from all rules—the God is freeing people from all rules—the Sabbath, the holy days, and the Ten Sabbath, the holy days, and the Ten Commandments—and it is a beautiful thing.Commandments—and it is a beautiful thing.

• Satan does not want grace preached, because Satan does not want grace preached, because he wants to keep people in bondage—under his he wants to keep people in bondage—under his control—by having them keep the Sabbath, the control—by having them keep the Sabbath, the holy days, and the Ten Commandments.holy days, and the Ten Commandments.

• The law causes division.The law causes division.

Quotes about the Law…Quotes about the Law…Quotes about the Law…Quotes about the Law…



Romans 7:9-14Romans 7:9-14

““For I was alive without the law once: but when the For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died. And the commandment came, sin revived, and I died. And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death. For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, death. For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me. deceived me, and by it slew me. Wherefore the law is holy, and Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and goodthe commandment holy, and just, and good. Was then that . Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.”under sin.”

Romans 7:9-14Romans 7:9-14

““For I was alive without the law once: but when the For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died. And the commandment came, sin revived, and I died. And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death. For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, death. For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me. deceived me, and by it slew me. Wherefore the law is holy, and Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and goodthe commandment holy, and just, and good. Was then that . Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.”under sin.”

General Principles…General Principles…General Principles…General Principles…



Matthew 19:16-18Matthew 19:16-18

““And, behold, one came and said unto Him, Good Master, And, behold, one came and said unto Him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And He said unto him, Why call you Me good? There is And He said unto him, Why call you Me good? There is none good but one, that is, God: but if you will enter into none good but one, that is, God: but if you will enter into life, keep the commandments. He said unto Him, Which? life, keep the commandments. He said unto Him, Which? And Jesus said, You shall do no murder, you shall not And Jesus said, You shall do no murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not bear commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not bear false witness.”false witness.”

Matthew 19:16-18Matthew 19:16-18

““And, behold, one came and said unto Him, Good Master, And, behold, one came and said unto Him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And He said unto him, Why call you Me good? There is And He said unto him, Why call you Me good? There is none good but one, that is, God: but if you will enter into none good but one, that is, God: but if you will enter into life, keep the commandments. He said unto Him, Which? life, keep the commandments. He said unto Him, Which? And Jesus said, You shall do no murder, you shall not And Jesus said, You shall do no murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not bear commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not bear false witness.”false witness.”

General Principles…General Principles…General Principles…General Principles…




















• What is the Old Covenant?What is the Old Covenant?

• What is the New Covenant?What is the New Covenant?

• Which Laws from the Old Which Laws from the Old Testament are binding on Testament are binding on Christians?Christians?

Hebrews 8:1-13Hebrews 8:1-13

Jeremiah 31:31-34Jeremiah 31:31-34

• What is the Old Covenant?What is the Old Covenant?

• What is the New Covenant?What is the New Covenant?

• Which Laws from the Old Which Laws from the Old Testament are binding on Testament are binding on Christians?Christians?

Hebrews 8:1-13Hebrews 8:1-13

Jeremiah 31:31-34Jeremiah 31:31-34

Words and Terms We Must Define…Words and Terms We Must Define…Words and Terms We Must Define…Words and Terms We Must Define…



Meaning of term “covenant”…Meaning of term “covenant”…Meaning of term “covenant”…Meaning of term “covenant”…

““Covenant” comes from Hebrew Covenant” comes from Hebrew bryith bryith and it means “agreement,” and it means “agreement,” literally to cut [an agreement]. It literally to cut [an agreement]. It means a “confederacy” with two or means a “confederacy” with two or more parties.more parties.

““Covenant” comes from Hebrew Covenant” comes from Hebrew bryith bryith and it means “agreement,” and it means “agreement,” literally to cut [an agreement]. It literally to cut [an agreement]. It means a “confederacy” with two or means a “confederacy” with two or more parties.more parties.

The “Old Covenant” is the old agreement. The “Old Covenant” is the old agreement. There is now a “new agreement.”There is now a “new agreement.”The “Old Covenant” is the old agreement. The “Old Covenant” is the old agreement. There is now a “new agreement.”There is now a “new agreement.”



The New Covenant…The New Covenant…

The new covenant is an agreement The new covenant is an agreement between God and individual Christians. between God and individual Christians. Christ is the mediator of this covenant. Christ is the mediator of this covenant.

The Ten Commandments are still a part The Ten Commandments are still a part of the agreement. Other laws were of the agreement. Other laws were carried over from the Old Testament.carried over from the Old Testament.

Hebrews 8:13 and Jeremiah 31:31Hebrews 8:13 and Jeremiah 31:31

The New Covenant…The New Covenant…

The new covenant is an agreement The new covenant is an agreement between God and individual Christians. between God and individual Christians. Christ is the mediator of this covenant. Christ is the mediator of this covenant.

The Ten Commandments are still a part The Ten Commandments are still a part of the agreement. Other laws were of the agreement. Other laws were carried over from the Old Testament.carried over from the Old Testament.

Hebrews 8:13 and Jeremiah 31:31Hebrews 8:13 and Jeremiah 31:31







4.4. Which laws from the Old Testament are Which laws from the Old Testament are carried over for Christianscarried over for Christians







4.4. Which laws from the Old Testament are Which laws from the Old Testament are carried over for Christianscarried over for Christians






Book of Hebrews Holds Key…Book of Hebrews Holds Key…Book of Hebrews Holds Key…Book of Hebrews Holds Key…

Hebrews 8:6-10Hebrews 8:6-10 ““66 …inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a …inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant which was established on better promises. better covenant which was established on better promises. 77 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second. would have been sought for a second. 8 8 Because finding Because finding fault with them… fault with them… 99not according to the covenant that I not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they did not continue in My covenant, and I disregarded them,’ did not continue in My covenant, and I disregarded them,’ says the LORD. says the LORD. 1010For this is the covenant that I will make For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put My laws in their hearts; and I will be their God, and will put My laws in their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.”they shall be My people.”

Hebrews 8:6-10Hebrews 8:6-10 ““66 …inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a …inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant which was established on better promises. better covenant which was established on better promises. 77 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second. would have been sought for a second. 8 8 Because finding Because finding fault with them… fault with them… 99not according to the covenant that I not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they did not continue in My covenant, and I disregarded them,’ did not continue in My covenant, and I disregarded them,’ says the LORD. says the LORD. 1010For this is the covenant that I will make For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put My laws in their hearts; and I will be their God, and will put My laws in their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.”they shall be My people.”



Book of Hebrews Holds Key…Book of Hebrews Holds Key…Book of Hebrews Holds Key…Book of Hebrews Holds Key…

Hebrews 8:11-13Hebrews 8:11-13 ““1111None of them shall teach None of them shall teach his neighbor, and none his brother, saying, his neighbor, and none his brother, saying, Know the LORD, for all shall know Me, from the Know the LORD, for all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them. least of them to the greatest of them. 1212For I will For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more. more. 1313In that He says, A new covenant, He has In that He says, A new covenant, He has made the first obsolete and growing old is ready made the first obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.”to vanish away.”

Hebrews 8:11-13Hebrews 8:11-13 ““1111None of them shall teach None of them shall teach his neighbor, and none his brother, saying, his neighbor, and none his brother, saying, Know the LORD, for all shall know Me, from the Know the LORD, for all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them. least of them to the greatest of them. 1212For I will For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more. more. 1313In that He says, A new covenant, He has In that He says, A new covenant, He has made the first obsolete and growing old is ready made the first obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.”to vanish away.”



Greek word actually means “making old” or “wearing Greek word actually means “making old” or “wearing out.” Word is out.” Word is (palaioo). According to Strong’s, it (palaioo). According to Strong’s, it means: “to make ancient or old, to become old, to be means: “to make ancient or old, to become old, to be worn out…to declare a thing to be old and so about to worn out…to declare a thing to be old and so about to be abrogated.”be abrogated.”

Verse 13Verse 13 (AV) “In that He saith, A new covenant, He hath (AV) “In that He saith, A new covenant, He hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.”old is ready to vanish away.”

Verse 13Verse 13 (BBE) “When he says, A new agreement, he (BBE) “When he says, A new agreement, he has made the first agreement old. But anything which is has made the first agreement old. But anything which is getting old and past use will not be seen much longer.”getting old and past use will not be seen much longer.”

Greek word actually means “making old” or “wearing Greek word actually means “making old” or “wearing out.” Word is out.” Word is (palaioo). According to Strong’s, it (palaioo). According to Strong’s, it means: “to make ancient or old, to become old, to be means: “to make ancient or old, to become old, to be worn out…to declare a thing to be old and so about to worn out…to declare a thing to be old and so about to be abrogated.”be abrogated.”

Verse 13Verse 13 (AV) “In that He saith, A new covenant, He hath (AV) “In that He saith, A new covenant, He hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.”old is ready to vanish away.”

Verse 13Verse 13 (BBE) “When he says, A new agreement, he (BBE) “When he says, A new agreement, he has made the first agreement old. But anything which is has made the first agreement old. But anything which is getting old and past use will not be seen much longer.”getting old and past use will not be seen much longer.”

Hebrews 8:13…Hebrews 8:13…Hebrews 8:13…Hebrews 8:13…



Vines:Vines: “Kainos denotes new, of that which is “Kainos denotes new, of that which is unaccustomed or unused, not new in time, unaccustomed or unused, not new in time, recent, but new as to form or quality, of recent, but new as to form or quality, of different nature from what is contrasted as different nature from what is contrasted as old.. . . Kainos is translated ‘fresh’ in the RV old.. . . Kainos is translated ‘fresh’ in the RV of Matthew 9:17; Mark 2:22; and Luke 5:38 of of Matthew 9:17; Mark 2:22; and Luke 5:38 of ‘wineskins.’”‘wineskins.’”

Vines:Vines: “Kainos denotes new, of that which is “Kainos denotes new, of that which is unaccustomed or unused, not new in time, unaccustomed or unused, not new in time, recent, but new as to form or quality, of recent, but new as to form or quality, of different nature from what is contrasted as different nature from what is contrasted as old.. . . Kainos is translated ‘fresh’ in the RV old.. . . Kainos is translated ‘fresh’ in the RV of Matthew 9:17; Mark 2:22; and Luke 5:38 of of Matthew 9:17; Mark 2:22; and Luke 5:38 of ‘wineskins.’”‘wineskins.’”

Hebrews 8:13…Greek word for “new” Hebrews 8:13…Greek word for “new” isis (kainos). (kainos).Hebrews 8:13…Greek word for “new” Hebrews 8:13…Greek word for “new” isis (kainos). (kainos).



Hebrews 8:13Hebrews 8:13

{IN}{IN} {THE}{THE} {SAYING}{SAYING} {NEW,}{NEW,} {HE HAS MADE OLD}{HE HAS MADE OLD} {THE}{THE} {FIRST;}{FIRST;} {BUT THAT {BUT THAT WHICH}WHICH} {GROWS OLD}{GROWS OLD} {AND}{AND} {AGED}{AGED} {IS{IS NEAR} NEAR} {DISAPPEARING.}{DISAPPEARING.}

Hebrews 8:13Hebrews 8:13

{IN}{IN} {THE}{THE} {SAYING}{SAYING} {NEW,}{NEW,} {HE HAS MADE OLD}{HE HAS MADE OLD} {THE}{THE} {FIRST;}{FIRST;} {BUT THAT {BUT THAT WHICH}WHICH} {GROWS OLD}{GROWS OLD} {AND}{AND} {AGED}{AGED} {IS{IS NEAR} NEAR} {DISAPPEARING.}{DISAPPEARING.}

Interlinear Greek New Interlinear Greek New Testament…Testament…Interlinear Greek New Interlinear Greek New Testament…Testament…




















Any division of “law” from the Old Testament is Any division of “law” from the Old Testament is arbitrary. The Old Testament itself gives no arbitrary. The Old Testament itself gives no hint of any such distinctions. hint of any such distinctions.

““For example, ‘love your neighbor as yourself’ For example, ‘love your neighbor as yourself’ (Lev. 19:18) is followed in the very next verse (Lev. 19:18) is followed in the very next verse by the law ‘do not wear clothing woven of two by the law ‘do not wear clothing woven of two kinds of material’ (19:19).”kinds of material’ (19:19).”

--New International Commentary on the Old Testament--New International Commentary on the Old Testament

Any division of “law” from the Old Testament is Any division of “law” from the Old Testament is arbitrary. The Old Testament itself gives no arbitrary. The Old Testament itself gives no hint of any such distinctions. hint of any such distinctions.

““For example, ‘love your neighbor as yourself’ For example, ‘love your neighbor as yourself’ (Lev. 19:18) is followed in the very next verse (Lev. 19:18) is followed in the very next verse by the law ‘do not wear clothing woven of two by the law ‘do not wear clothing woven of two kinds of material’ (19:19).”kinds of material’ (19:19).”

--New International Commentary on the Old Testament--New International Commentary on the Old Testament

Which Laws Carry Over from Which Laws Carry Over from the OT…the OT…Which Laws Carry Over from Which Laws Carry Over from the OT…the OT…



Examples of how the law can be divided in the Examples of how the law can be divided in the Old Testament:Old Testament:

1.1. Moral and CeremonialMoral and Ceremonial

2.2. Moral; Ceremonial; and CivilMoral; Ceremonial; and Civil

There is no clear division listed in the OT when There is no clear division listed in the OT when it comes to law. But it is clear that there are it comes to law. But it is clear that there are different laws and not all apply in the same different laws and not all apply in the same manner for Christians today.manner for Christians today.

Examples of how the law can be divided in the Examples of how the law can be divided in the Old Testament:Old Testament:

1.1. Moral and CeremonialMoral and Ceremonial

2.2. Moral; Ceremonial; and CivilMoral; Ceremonial; and Civil

There is no clear division listed in the OT when There is no clear division listed in the OT when it comes to law. But it is clear that there are it comes to law. But it is clear that there are different laws and not all apply in the same different laws and not all apply in the same manner for Christians today.manner for Christians today.

Which Laws Carry Over from the Which Laws Carry Over from the OT…OT…Which Laws Carry Over from the Which Laws Carry Over from the OT…OT…



““The law of the LORD is perfect, The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”making wise the simple.”

““The law of the LORD is perfect, The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”making wise the simple.”

Psalm 19:7…Psalm 19:7…Psalm 19:7…Psalm 19:7…



Psalm 119:86Psalm 119:86

““All Your commandments are All Your commandments are faithful.”faithful.”

Psalm 119:172Psalm 119:172

““For all Your commandments For all Your commandments are righteousness.”are righteousness.”

Psalm 119:86Psalm 119:86

““All Your commandments are All Your commandments are faithful.”faithful.”

Psalm 119:172Psalm 119:172

““For all Your commandments For all Your commandments are righteousness.”are righteousness.”




















1 John 3:41 John 3:4 (NRSV) “Everyone who (NRSV) “Everyone who commits sin is guilty of lawlessness; commits sin is guilty of lawlessness; sin is lawlessness.”sin is lawlessness.”

Word for “lawlessness” is Word for “lawlessness” is anomiaanomia. . Verse reads “missing the mark (sin) is Verse reads “missing the mark (sin) is lawlessness” (anomia).lawlessness” (anomia).

1 John 3:41 John 3:4 (NRSV) “Everyone who (NRSV) “Everyone who commits sin is guilty of lawlessness; commits sin is guilty of lawlessness; sin is lawlessness.”sin is lawlessness.”

Word for “lawlessness” is Word for “lawlessness” is anomiaanomia. . Verse reads “missing the mark (sin) is Verse reads “missing the mark (sin) is lawlessness” (anomia).lawlessness” (anomia).

Defining Sin…Defining Sin…Defining Sin…Defining Sin…




James 2:10-12James 2:10-12 “For whoever “For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty stumble in one point, he is guilty of all.”of all.”

James 2:10-12James 2:10-12 “For whoever “For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty stumble in one point, he is guilty of all.”of all.”



Revelation 22:14Revelation 22:14 “Blessed are those “Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into and may enter through the gates into the city.”the city.”

Revelation 22:14Revelation 22:14 “Blessed are those “Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into and may enter through the gates into the city.”the city.”





















Difficult Scriptures…Difficult Scriptures…Difficult Scriptures…Difficult Scriptures…

1.1. Matthew 5:17Matthew 5:17

2.2. Romans 10:4Romans 10:4

1.1. Matthew 5:17Matthew 5:17

2.2. Romans 10:4Romans 10:4



Matthew 5:17…Matthew 5:17…Matthew 5:17…Matthew 5:17…

““Do not think that I am come to Do not think that I am come to destroy the Law or the destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.”destroy but to fulfill.”

““Do not think that I am come to Do not think that I am come to destroy the Law or the destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.”destroy but to fulfill.”



Greek for “fulfill” is Greek for “fulfill” is pleroopleroo. . In the Greek it is In the Greek it is Greek for “fulfill” is Greek for “fulfill” is pleroopleroo. . In the Greek it is In the Greek it is

Louw and Nida Greek-English Lexicon:Louw and Nida Greek-English Lexicon:Louw and Nida Greek-English Lexicon:Louw and Nida Greek-English Lexicon:

33.144 33.144 ff: : to give the true or complete meaning to give the true or complete meaning to something - ‘to give the true meaning to, to to something - ‘to give the true meaning to, to provide the real significance of.’provide the real significance of.’ ‘‘I did not come to I did not come to destroy but to give true meaning to’destroy but to give true meaning to’ Mt 5.17. Mt 5.17.

33.144 33.144 ff: : to give the true or complete meaning to give the true or complete meaning to something - ‘to give the true meaning to, to to something - ‘to give the true meaning to, to provide the real significance of.’provide the real significance of.’ ‘‘I did not come to I did not come to destroy but to give true meaning to’destroy but to give true meaning to’ Mt 5.17. Mt 5.17.

Matthew 5:17…Matthew 5:17…Matthew 5:17…Matthew 5:17…



Romans 10:4 “For Christ is the Romans 10:4 “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believeth.”to everyone that believeth.”

Romans 10:4 “For Christ is the Romans 10:4 “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believeth.”to everyone that believeth.”

Greek for “end” is Greek for “end” is telos telos Strong’s: “to set out Strong’s: “to set out for a definite point or goal.” Word has more the for a definite point or goal.” Word has more the meaning of goal and not end as no longer existing.meaning of goal and not end as no longer existing.

1 Peter 1:9 “Receiving the end of your faith-- the 1 Peter 1:9 “Receiving the end of your faith-- the salvation of your souls.” See also 1 Timothy 1:5 and salvation of your souls.” See also 1 Timothy 1:5 and James 5:11.James 5:11.

Greek for “end” is Greek for “end” is telos telos Strong’s: “to set out Strong’s: “to set out for a definite point or goal.” Word has more the for a definite point or goal.” Word has more the meaning of goal and not end as no longer existing.meaning of goal and not end as no longer existing.

1 Peter 1:9 “Receiving the end of your faith-- the 1 Peter 1:9 “Receiving the end of your faith-- the salvation of your souls.” See also 1 Timothy 1:5 and salvation of your souls.” See also 1 Timothy 1:5 and James 5:11.James 5:11.

Romans 10:4…Romans 10:4…Romans 10:4…Romans 10:4…




















Galatians 3:19, 23-25Galatians 3:19, 23-25 “What purpose then does the “What purpose then does the law serve? It was added because of transgressions, law serve? It was added because of transgressions, till the Seed should come to whom the promise was till the Seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was appointed through angels by the made; and it was appointed through angels by the hand of a mediator…But before faith came, we were hand of a mediator…But before faith came, we were kept under guard by the law, kept for the faith which kept under guard by the law, kept for the faith which would afterward be revealed. Therefore the law was would afterward be revealed. Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after faith has come, we are justified by faith. But after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor.”no longer under a tutor.”

Galatians 3:19, 23-25Galatians 3:19, 23-25 “What purpose then does the “What purpose then does the law serve? It was added because of transgressions, law serve? It was added because of transgressions, till the Seed should come to whom the promise was till the Seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was appointed through angels by the made; and it was appointed through angels by the hand of a mediator…But before faith came, we were hand of a mediator…But before faith came, we were kept under guard by the law, kept for the faith which kept under guard by the law, kept for the faith which would afterward be revealed. Therefore the law was would afterward be revealed. Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after faith has come, we are justified by faith. But after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor.”no longer under a tutor.”

Galatians 3…Galatians 3…Galatians 3…Galatians 3…



Hebrews 9:9-10Hebrews 9:9-10 “It was symbolic for the present time “It was symbolic for the present time in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered which in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make him who performed the service perfect cannot make him who performed the service perfect in regard to the conscience– concerned only with in regard to the conscience– concerned only with foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly ordinances imposed until the time of reformation.”ordinances imposed until the time of reformation.”

The “law that was added” in Galatians is the system The “law that was added” in Galatians is the system of law which included the sacrifices and “fleshly of law which included the sacrifices and “fleshly ordinances.” These were only for a limited time and ordinances.” These were only for a limited time and they were to bring Israel to Christ as the ultimate they were to bring Israel to Christ as the ultimate sacrifice. The Old Covenant itself was until Christ.sacrifice. The Old Covenant itself was until Christ.

Hebrews 9:9-10Hebrews 9:9-10 “It was symbolic for the present time “It was symbolic for the present time in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered which in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make him who performed the service perfect cannot make him who performed the service perfect in regard to the conscience– concerned only with in regard to the conscience– concerned only with foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly ordinances imposed until the time of reformation.”ordinances imposed until the time of reformation.”

The “law that was added” in Galatians is the system The “law that was added” in Galatians is the system of law which included the sacrifices and “fleshly of law which included the sacrifices and “fleshly ordinances.” These were only for a limited time and ordinances.” These were only for a limited time and they were to bring Israel to Christ as the ultimate they were to bring Israel to Christ as the ultimate sacrifice. The Old Covenant itself was until Christ.sacrifice. The Old Covenant itself was until Christ.

Galatians 3…Galatians 3…Galatians 3…Galatians 3…



““Law that was added because of transgressions…”Law that was added because of transgressions…”

Greek for “added” is Greek for “added” is prostithemiprostithemi.. Vines provides Vines provides this definition: “to put to” or “to place beside.” this definition: “to put to” or “to place beside.” What law was placed beside the promise because of What law was placed beside the promise because of transgressions?transgressions?

There can be no transgression without law. The There can be no transgression without law. The spiritual law was in existence from the beginning. A spiritual law was in existence from the beginning. A system of law – rituals and ceremonies– was added system of law – rituals and ceremonies– was added at the time of Moses. Even the Old Covenant itself at the time of Moses. Even the Old Covenant itself was added at the time of Moses, but the Ten was added at the time of Moses, but the Ten Commandments precede the agreement.Commandments precede the agreement.

““Law that was added because of transgressions…”Law that was added because of transgressions…”

Greek for “added” is Greek for “added” is prostithemiprostithemi.. Vines provides Vines provides this definition: “to put to” or “to place beside.” this definition: “to put to” or “to place beside.” What law was placed beside the promise because of What law was placed beside the promise because of transgressions?transgressions?

There can be no transgression without law. The There can be no transgression without law. The spiritual law was in existence from the beginning. A spiritual law was in existence from the beginning. A system of law – rituals and ceremonies– was added system of law – rituals and ceremonies– was added at the time of Moses. Even the Old Covenant itself at the time of Moses. Even the Old Covenant itself was added at the time of Moses, but the Ten was added at the time of Moses, but the Ten Commandments precede the agreement.Commandments precede the agreement.

Paul and the Law…Paul and the Law…Paul and the Law…Paul and the Law…



Paul and the Paul and the Law…Law…Paul and the Paul and the Law…Law…

• By what authority would Paul have done away By what authority would Paul have done away with the Law?with the Law?

• Why does Paul make so many positive Why does Paul make so many positive comments about the Law?comments about the Law?

• Clearly there must be some misunderstanding Clearly there must be some misunderstanding about Paul’s comments regarding the Law.about Paul’s comments regarding the Law.

• By what authority would Paul have done away By what authority would Paul have done away with the Law?with the Law?

• Why does Paul make so many positive Why does Paul make so many positive comments about the Law?comments about the Law?

• Clearly there must be some misunderstanding Clearly there must be some misunderstanding about Paul’s comments regarding the Law.about Paul’s comments regarding the Law.



““Although ‘works of the law’ is a direct translation of the Although ‘works of the law’ is a direct translation of the Hebrew Hebrew Ma’ asei ha-torahMa’ asei ha-torah, Paul is not referring to Torah , Paul is not referring to Torah but to the but to the observanceobservance of Jewish ceremonial practices.” of Jewish ceremonial practices.” (Page 124)(Page 124)

““Although ‘works of the law’ is a direct translation of the Although ‘works of the law’ is a direct translation of the Hebrew Hebrew Ma’ asei ha-torahMa’ asei ha-torah, Paul is not referring to Torah , Paul is not referring to Torah but to the but to the observanceobservance of Jewish ceremonial practices.” of Jewish ceremonial practices.” (Page 124)(Page 124)

Quotes from book: “Paul the Convert, The Quotes from book: “Paul the Convert, The Apostolate and Apostasy of Saul the Apostolate and Apostasy of Saul the Pharisee” by Alan F. Segal. Yale University Pharisee” by Alan F. Segal. Yale University Press; 1990.Press; 1990.

Quotes from book: “Paul the Convert, The Quotes from book: “Paul the Convert, The Apostolate and Apostasy of Saul the Apostolate and Apostasy of Saul the Pharisee” by Alan F. Segal. Yale University Pharisee” by Alan F. Segal. Yale University Press; 1990.Press; 1990.

““Works of the law means the ceremonial Torah, those Works of the law means the ceremonial Torah, those special ordinances that separate Jews from Gentiles.” special ordinances that separate Jews from Gentiles.” (Page 124). (Page 124).

““Works of the law means the ceremonial Torah, those Works of the law means the ceremonial Torah, those special ordinances that separate Jews from Gentiles.” special ordinances that separate Jews from Gentiles.” (Page 124). (Page 124).



1 Corinthians 7:19…1 Corinthians 7:19…1 Corinthians 7:19…1 Corinthians 7:19…

““Circumcision is nothing and Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, but uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God keeping the commandments of God is what matters.”is what matters.”

““Circumcision is nothing and Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, but uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God keeping the commandments of God is what matters.”is what matters.”




1.1. General PrinciplesGeneral Principles



4.4. Which Laws from the Old Testament are Which Laws from the Old Testament are carried over for Christianscarried over for Christians




1.1. General PrinciplesGeneral Principles



4.4. Which Laws from the Old Testament are Which Laws from the Old Testament are carried over for Christianscarried over for Christians




Sin and the Law of GodSin and the Law of GodSin and the Law of GodSin and the Law of God





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