I hope all are enjoying our very in-depth and expansive study on KOSHER living. Each week it is prayed that those hearing and receiving these messages will take notes in the information being taught, wrestle with its implications, and then put all things into good use. The church has even gone so far as to make available Kosher notebooks for the aid in this endeavor and its success is unprecedented.So, get out your pens and notebooks, because here is a new chapter in thought...
On the Law:
Beginning on February 27th, the church has begun a study on the work of reconciliation through the Law of the Mosaic Covenant (a.k.a. the Law of Moses, or the Old Testament). In so doing, we have begged the question as to what purpose, and with what intention, has the Law been given? In a day and age where "Law" is presupposed as being weak and condemning, individuals must humbly as if this assumption is, in fact, correct.
Law as a form of Grace
In the simplest form, it is imperative that we understand the greatness that is the Law of God. I know it has gotten a bad rap from rebellious secular and religious sources, some even going to far as to take the book of Romans out of context. The truth is, however, is that the LAW is a gift from God (John 1:16-17), and God only gives ‘good” gifts (Matt. 7:11)! Therefore, we need to see the law for what it is: our tutor and vehicle of redemption.
The Law:
- Atones for and Prevents Sin
- Is Necessary for Fellowship with God
- Is Effort-based (a.k.a. WORK!)
- Provides Conditional Relief (limited and temporal)
- Acts as tutor regarding the subject of Sin’s Depth, God’s Sovereignty, and Man’s Responsibility
