by Michael McCoy
Of the many words spoken by Jesus Christ, some have come to be regarded as “law,” not specifically Mosaic, but rather it is that which is more closely aligned with the perfect and divine will of God. The law is intrinsic to the character of God, and in the person of Jesus Christ, [...]
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The Law of God In Christ
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The Law of God In Christ (Part I)
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Before beginning the study of “ton nomon tou Cristou” and all relevant passages dealing with nomoV, it would be helpful to first define the terms being explicated, especially because of the variation of referents involved within the New Testament, as well as the Old. To start with the latter, two words are consistently used in [...]
The Law of God In Christ (Part II)
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Beginning in Galatians 2:16, “law” is first used in the phrase ergwn nomou, ‘works of the law’, which is being contrasted with pistewV Ihsou Cristou, ‘faith in Jesus Christ’.[1] And again within the same verse, the result of faith in Jesus Christ is to be dikaiwqwmen, ‘justified’ before God. Verses 15 and 16 could be [...]
The Law of God In Christ (Part III)
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In order to more fully assess the extent of Paul’s understanding and usage of ton nomon tou Cristou as it appears in the context of Galatians 6:2, similar constructions need to be examined in Paul’s writings. There is one other place in the NT that has the phrase “law of Christ,” and it is found [...]
Calvin and the Decalogue
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In regard to the fifth commandment, Calvin says: “Wherefore, we ought to have no doubt that the Lord here lays down this universal rule—viz. that knowing how every individual is set over us by his appointment, we should pay him reverence, gratitude, obedience, and every duty in our power. And it makes no difference whether [...]
