Category: Law
Did Jesus Fulfill the Law—or God’s Instruction?
And What’s the Distinction? Most Christians have heard that Jesus “fulfilled the law,” often taken to mean He completed its purpose—checked it off—and therefore believers are no longer bound by it.It’s one of the most widely accepted ideas in Christianity today. Yet few realize that this conclusion doesn’t come from the original text at all. It comes from shifting meanings through translation. When we read…
The Wisdom of God’s Law: Why Being Different Should Make People Ask Questions
If No One’s Asking Why You’re Different, Are You Living God’s Wisdom? Have you ever considered that one of the main purposes of God’s law was to make people stop, take notice, and ask questions? In Deuteronomy 4, Moses tells Israel that if they keep God’s commands, the surrounding nations will marvel: “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people” (Deut. 4:6). The…
The Ten Commandments: Loving God and Man in Every Word
Discover how each commandment reflects a unified life of love – both toward God and toward others. The Two Great Commands When Jesus was asked to name the greatest commandment, He answered without hesitation: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” Then He added the second: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” On…