The Purpose of the Ten Commandments
How a distorted view of the Law can impact our understanding of God
There are two ways we can view God’s law, either as a document declaring our freedom, or as a censure curbing our pleasure. Let's go back to the garden of Eden to reveal how a distorted view of the Law impacts our understanding of God.
God’s commands are His way of protecting His children
Good parents know that rules are there to help our kids, not to hurt them. Those guidelines are evidence of parental love! A challenging study of the Ten Commandments.
Old Testament Law in the life of New Testament Christians
As followers of Christ, we’re not under the law, but under grace. So do the commandments in the Old Testament have any relevance for us today?
Discover how the Ten Commandments point us in the direction of the Savior
If we see the law as a measuring stick, we’re bound to be discouraged. But if we view God’s commandments as a compass, we’ll be headed in the right direction! Get a fresh perspective on God’s law.
Is God’s Law a standard that can’t be met, or a goal worth striving toward?
When it comes to understanding the role the Ten Commandments play in our lives, there are two distinct perspectives. Fresh perspective for your day.
Discover the priority and goal of the Ten Commandments
It’s wonderful to find practical application in our study of the Bible, but is that the sole purpose of God’s Word? Be part of the discussion.
Discover the difference between living by the spirit of the Law and the letter of the Law
Just as toddlers push the limits of their parents’ rules, as children of God we tend to look for loopholes in the Law to get our own way. A study of Jesus’ teaching in Luke chapter ten.
Discover what the Law can, and cannot do
The Ten Commandments were written to a culture and people far removed from our own. So can these ancient directives still teach us how to live today? Our study of the letter and spirit of the Law continues.
Find out why the spirit of the Law is so critical, and why the letter of the Law isn’t enough by itself
Jesus’ teaching on the law goes beyond practical dos and don’ts of good behavior. Ultimately, the spirit of the law addresses the motivations of our hearts.
Looking at how Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan leaves little space for interpretation
An unscrupulous lawyer is always on the lookout for a loophole in the law. But when a crafty attorney tried to pick holes in God’s Law, Jesus left him no wiggle room.
A fresh perspective on the story of the Good Samaritan
In Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan, we tend to point a finger at those who passed by the wounded man. But what if they had good reason to look the other way?
What it means to live by the spirit of the Law
If we are called to love our neighbor, who does that include? Let's study Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan and what it tells us about loving others.
