Further Study: Read Ellen G. White, Church Discipline p. 260-264; Consider One Another, pp. 260-266, in Testimonies for the Church, vol. 7. Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Here, again, our duty is plainly set before us. How can the professed followers of Christ so lightly regard these inspired … Continue reading –>
[Thought questions for The Law of God and the Law of Christ May 21, 2014] 1. The law of God and the law of Christ. Are we guided by two laws? One the law of the God eternal and almighty, the other of Christ the Saviour? If you think so, what is different about these two … Continue reading –>
(John 5:30) Although God’s law is a law of mercy, God will eventually use it as the standard of judgment. God has continued to provide opportunities for sinners to repent and pledge loyalty to Him, but the hour is coming when the cry will go out, Let the evildoer still do evil, and the filthy … Continue reading –>
Is it your relationship with Jesus, or is it something else? A rich young ruler came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” Matthew 19:16 NLT Is this a profound question? It’s really a shallow and selfish question. The young man asking this question is only interested in his own … Continue reading –>
Does the law of Christ supersede the Ten Commandments? See what the author of the Sabbath School lesson has to say on this week’s episode of “Ask the Author.” [weaver_vimeo http://vimeo.com/94063519 autoplay=0 loop=0 start=0:10] You can view the same video on YouTube if you prefer.
Continue reading -->This has gone down in history as one of the greatest spiritual and moral failures of all time. It was a seemingly unforgivable offense. With fear overtaking his faith and trust, Peter denied knowing the Man he had spent his last years following as a faithful, trusted disciple. Peter had seen it all, from entire … Continue reading –>
(Gal. 6:2) Whether revealed in written documents or in nature, the law of God discloses His will to every person capable of understanding (Rom. 1:20, Rom 2:12-16). Consequently, no one can claim to be ignorant of the basic requirements of God. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23, NKJV) … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : The new commandment of love that Jesus taught was in full accordance with the intent and purpose of the law of God given in the Ten Commandments. [Lesson plan for The Law of God and the Law of Christ May 19, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read Matthew 19:16-22. a. Ask class … Continue reading –>
Take a close look at the references to law in 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. What is Paul saying here? Why such a strong emphasis on law? God’s desire is that all people accept His gift of eternal life and become citizens of His everlasting kingdom. In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul reveals his method of attracting people … Continue reading –>
(John 15:10) Scripture provides a number of examples of Jesus’ fidelity to the law of God. For instance, although His words in Luke 2:49 imply that at a young age He understood His identity, when His earthly mother expressed the hurt she felt that resulted from His straying from the family, He humbly accompanied His parents … Continue reading –>
