Legalism vs. Remembrance – Part 3

Legalism vs. Remembrance – Are the Old Testament laws and traditions still binding today? – Part 3

Depending on the interpretation of the New Testament you prescribe to there have been arguments that the Old Testament laws are no longer binding on Christians today. The argument for or against following the law could be a long one, but it is easiest just to go to the Bible to find the answers. This week I will talk about the law vs. grace, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.

Last, Galatians 5:22 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” So if indeed we are living by inspiration of the Holy Spirit you and I are free indeed! Jesus Christ came to free us from our bondage, our bondage to sin, sin being known through the knowledge of the law (Romans 8:2). There is nothing wrong with following “rules” or “laws”. However, if we know that we have Jesus Christ in our life, then we know that we are freed from the “curse” that comes along with the inability to keep the law perfectly in our sinful flesh. Remembering where we came from versus following the “law” may be a better way of looking at it. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for educating (2 Timothy 3:16). So next time you here about the rules, laws and “legalism” of the Bible, remember and give thanks to God and Christ for the freedom He has given you in His perfect sacrifice through fulfilment of the law. But I will leave that for you to decide…

Darrell

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