The Law of Moses.
The Law of Moses.
Scripture contains rules and regulations called laws, these laws were given to govern the life of a Christian. There are two main divisions of these laws; one is termed the Law of Moses and the other is termed the Law of God (Ten Commandments).
Scripture contains rules and regulations called laws, these laws were given to govern the life of a Christian. There are two main divisions of these laws; one is termed the Law of Moses and the other is termed the Law of God (Ten Commandments).
Where in the Bible do we find that Moses wrote laws?
Moses wrote laws (as dictated by God), this is recorded in Exodus 14:3.4 Deuteronomy 31:9, 11 and 2 Chronicles 33:8.
Where were the two laws kept?
Moses wrote laws (as dictated by God), this is recorded in Exodus 14:3.4 Deuteronomy 31:9, 11 and 2 Chronicles 33:8.
Where were the two laws kept?
Deuteronomy 10:2. And I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke; and you shall put them in the ark.' (Ten Commandments.)
Deuteronomy 31:26. "Take this Book of the Law, and put it beside the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, that it may be there as a witness against you.
(Law of Moses.)
Where in the Bible do we find that God wrote laws?
The Ten Commandments were both spoken and written by God. Exodus 20:1-17. Deuteronomy 5:6-22.
Do we still need the ceremonial laws?
Deuteronomy 31:26. "Take this Book of the Law, and put it beside the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, that it may be there as a witness against you.
(Law of Moses.)
Where in the Bible do we find that God wrote laws?
The Ten Commandments were both spoken and written by God. Exodus 20:1-17. Deuteronomy 5:6-22.
Do we still need the ceremonial laws?
Yes. The 10 Commandments are an expression of the love and morals or the character of God and are necessary for our well being. Most people are in total agreement with the substance of the Ten Commandments, excepting the 2nd and 4th. (See the study on the 7th Day Sabbath.) Note: the second forbids the worship of idols and the 7th institutes the worship and rest of the seventh day.
We most certainly need to continue in keeping the Ten Commandments for they forbid, murder, adultery, lying and stealing etc. James also mentions that we will be judged by the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments point out sin, for sin is breaking the Ten Commandments. Galatians 3:10.
What texts tell us that a law was done away with at the cross?
We most certainly need to continue in keeping the Ten Commandments for they forbid, murder, adultery, lying and stealing etc. James also mentions that we will be judged by the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments point out sin, for sin is breaking the Ten Commandments. Galatians 3:10.
What texts tell us that a law was done away with at the cross?
The handwriting of the ordinances was nailed to the cross (taken away), because, they were only a shadow of things to come. By observing these ordinances the Israelites were taught the plan of salvation/gospel message in symbols and rituals. The ordinances were only a shadow that disappeared when they met their fulfillment at the cross.
Were the Ten Commandments also taken away at the cross?
No. It was the handwriting of ordinances that was “nailed to the cross (taken away), or blotted out. Eg. The ritual of sacrificing lambs for the sins of the Old Testament Israelites was no longer necessary after the death of Jesus. Those sacrificial lambs symbolically pointed forward to the death of the true Lamb, the Lamb of God (Jesus), who died at Calvary to take away the sins of the world. He was the Passover lamb. The type met anti-type and so the ordinance was fulfilled. We have to now accept that Jesus death at Calvary paid the penalty for the sins of the world. He was the sacrifice for our sin. 1 Peter 1:19. 1 John 1:7. Rev 5:9. Heb 9:12.
Why then in Colossians 2:16 is the Sabbath mentioned?
It is Sabbaths (plural) that are mentioned. These were ceremonial rest days, set aside for special worship, not the regular 7th day Sabbath, although some of these Sabbaths would at times fall on the 7th day.
How do we understand Ephesians 2:15?
“Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man...”
No. It was the handwriting of ordinances that was “nailed to the cross (taken away), or blotted out. Eg. The ritual of sacrificing lambs for the sins of the Old Testament Israelites was no longer necessary after the death of Jesus. Those sacrificial lambs symbolically pointed forward to the death of the true Lamb, the Lamb of God (Jesus), who died at Calvary to take away the sins of the world. He was the Passover lamb. The type met anti-type and so the ordinance was fulfilled. We have to now accept that Jesus death at Calvary paid the penalty for the sins of the world. He was the sacrifice for our sin. 1 Peter 1:19. 1 John 1:7. Rev 5:9. Heb 9:12.
Why then in Colossians 2:16 is the Sabbath mentioned?
It is Sabbaths (plural) that are mentioned. These were ceremonial rest days, set aside for special worship, not the regular 7th day Sabbath, although some of these Sabbaths would at times fall on the 7th day.
How do we understand Ephesians 2:15?
“Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man...”
This verse does not say the Ten Commandments were abolished. This text should be understood to say, that Christ when He died at Calvary, abolished the hatred (enmity - difficulties associated with obedience) to the (ceremonial) laws that were commanded in the ordinances. The death of Jesus made long journeys to observe the feast days, and provide and present sacrifices no longer necessary.
Have we proof that the Ten Commandments were still in use after Jesus death?
Yes. After Christ’s death on Calvary, the Scriptures make it very clear that the Ten Commandments were still in force; and by these, man would be judged.
These words from the Book of James were written after the death of Jesus.
James 1:25 tells us that the Ten Commandments are the perfect LAW of LIBERTY and (he who) continues in it and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work this one, will be blessed in what he does.
Have we proof that the Ten Commandments were still in use after Jesus death?
Yes. After Christ’s death on Calvary, the Scriptures make it very clear that the Ten Commandments were still in force; and by these, man would be judged.
These words from the Book of James were written after the death of Jesus.
James 1:25 tells us that the Ten Commandments are the perfect LAW of LIBERTY and (he who) continues in it and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work this one, will be blessed in what he does.
James 2:10-12 says, “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if you commit no adultery, yet if you kill, you are become a transgressor of the law. So speak you, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the LAW of LIBERTY.”
Why then did Jesus say that the greatest Commandment was love to God and love to man?
The first 4 of the Ten Commandments relate to man’s love for God, and the last 6 to man’s love for man. And the 4th Commandment is the hinge between the two. It relates to God’s love for us and our love for Him. The Ten Commandments are a moral law and a law of love; that is how Jesus sums up this law. See Matthew 22:35-40. Romans 13:8-10.
Summary. There are many clear and distinct differences between what we term as Moses Law and the Law of God. Of course Moses did not institute the ceremonial laws, but they were given to Him by Christ. Moses wrote them on parchment, this was symbolic of their temporary nature. The Ten Commandments were written in stone by the finger of God, this was a symbol of their permanent nature. The ceremonial laws were stored in a pocket on the side of the Ark, whereas the Ten Commandments were stored in the Arc. The many differences between the ceremonial laws and the Ten Commandments are well supported by the Holy Scriptures.
Why then did Jesus say that the greatest Commandment was love to God and love to man?
The first 4 of the Ten Commandments relate to man’s love for God, and the last 6 to man’s love for man. And the 4th Commandment is the hinge between the two. It relates to God’s love for us and our love for Him. The Ten Commandments are a moral law and a law of love; that is how Jesus sums up this law. See Matthew 22:35-40. Romans 13:8-10.
Summary. There are many clear and distinct differences between what we term as Moses Law and the Law of God. Of course Moses did not institute the ceremonial laws, but they were given to Him by Christ. Moses wrote them on parchment, this was symbolic of their temporary nature. The Ten Commandments were written in stone by the finger of God, this was a symbol of their permanent nature. The ceremonial laws were stored in a pocket on the side of the Ark, whereas the Ten Commandments were stored in the Arc. The many differences between the ceremonial laws and the Ten Commandments are well supported by the Holy Scriptures.
