Tag Archives: Biblical Law

Law of Moses — Conclusion

There are two primary object lessons we can draw from the sum total of this series on the Law of Moses. The first is obvious, and flatly stated several times in Scripture. Take a look Stephen’s condemnation of the Jewish … Continue reading

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It All Hangs on Shalom

Biblical Law makes it clear that decentralization is God’s requirement. When humanity flouts that requirement, God acts to dissolve the power that holds people together in fallen human purpose. This is the principle behind the Tower of Babel. God will … Continue reading

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What God Has in Mind

Things I’ve seen lately suggest I need to address this again: Biblical Law is not legislation in the Western sense. Legalism is a perversion of what God intended. It’s not a question of the letter versus the spirit of the … Continue reading

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The Balance Point

Biblical Law is not rules. Biblical Law is the mindset of determination to please God. It is the divine privilege of being God’s child. On the one hand, that obedient attitude reaps blessings and miracles. The miracles become common, though … Continue reading

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His Glory Shines

I’ve written in the past that, under Biblical Law, the only justification for economic activity is to bless the covenant family. Not just yourself, but every economic decision should bless everyone who shares you faith. Granted, sometimes it’s just a … Continue reading

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Biblical Law’s Assumptions

Once again: Biblical Law is its own reward. Nothing can take the place of shalom. It’s not a matter of the stuff that God promised; it’s the sense of peace with Him and His purpose. It’s knowing that you have … Continue reading

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Things Take Care of Themselves

This is tribulation. Things are going to come apart. That’s how it works; the Lord is testing His people. But He’s testing a lot of other things, as well, so there’s going to be a lot of breakage. We all … Continue reading

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Depart from It

In the current context, the greater our separation from the world, the better. Our world is incapable of turning. It is utterly impossible to promote genuine righteousness in America today. The society as a whole cannot recognize it. This is … Continue reading

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Heaven’s Preppers 02

There are a lot of people who are God’s children; there aren’t so many who serve His Kingdom. That’s the issue at stake here. We strive to be useful to His Kingdom; we aren’t satisfied merely to be born heirs. … Continue reading

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What More Can We Say?

What if nothing happens? Would it change what I’ve said and done? No. The things that matter most are things that human eyes never see. It the things the heart alone can see. What my heart sees is that tribulation, … Continue reading

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