Here at Oxford University I visited the New College chapel. New College was founded about 1350AD. The original chapel is much younger. It was demolished by Henry VIII over a fight with the Catholics. The wall with the saints was rebuilt in 1787. First, a picture of the entire chapel. Most people find it beautiful…
But shun foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law; for they are unprofitable and worthless. Titus 3:9 NASB Disputes – Sermon after sermon, article after article, book after book – all about the place of the Law in the life of a Christian. I wonder if Paul wouldn’t throw up his…
Do we then nullify the Law through faith? May it never be! On the contrary, we establish the Law. Romans 3:31 Establish – Christians tend to think that the death and resurrection of the Messiah means that the Law is no longer valid. Of course, this conclusion starts with the erroneous premise that the Law…
For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law. Romans 3:28 Works – If I am reconciled to God by His credit-only gift, then what is the role of the Law? If God chooses me before I am obedient, they why give the Law at all? If justification…
If you will not take heed to do all the words of this law which are written in this book, to fear this glorious and fearful Name, Yahweh your God, then . . “ Deuteronomy 28:58 If You Will Not Take Heed – The email expressed real concern. “Are you saying that the old law…
