One Indivisible Law Covenant with Three Discernible Aspects: Assessing the Moral, Ceremonial, and Civil Distinction in the Mosaic Law
Reading Time: 10 minutesDoes the law have three parts, or is it one cohesive whole? Instead of focusing on a particular commandment, this article zooms out to the law in general, wading a historic debate on the nature of the law and its relationship to New Covenant believers.
Gay Christianity’s War Against the Moral Law of God
Reading Time: 5 minutesOur time is marked by prolific and radical confusion over issues related to sexual morality. Christianity is not exempt from this confusion. In this article, Rosaria Butterfield critiques both sides of the A-side / B-side debate with the law of God.
White Lies and Carnival Mirrors: A Meditation on the Ninth Commandment
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhat does it mean to reflect an honest God’s image in our everyday lives? In light of the 9th Commandment, Cory Chilcote explores this question by showing us the distorted nature of subtle, socially acceptable lies.
The Propriety of the Eighth Commandment
Reading Time: 10 minutesWant to know why stealing matters? Let’s think about what it means to own something first.
The Seventh Commandment: You Shall Not Commit Adultery
Reading Time: 12 minutesAdultery is a sin that brings lasting shame, a ruined legacy, and numerous victims. Individuals, married couples, pastors, and local churches must actively fight against marital unfaithfulness and sexual immorality.
The State and the Sixth Commandment
Reading Time: 8 minutesWhat right does the state have to enforce the sixth commandment?
Thou Shalt Not Kill: The Sixth Commandment and the Sanctity of Life
Reading Time: 7 minutesGod plainly tells us, “thou shalt not kill,” but how does this commandment apply to nuanced topics like Euthanasia and Abortion?
Set Apart for Worship: Ten Words about the Fourth Commandment
Reading Time: 37 minutesThe 4th Commandment instructs believers to “keep the Sabbath holy.” But now that Christians are under the New Covenant, what does that command mean for Christians? Is the 4th Commandment fully fulfilled in Christ? Or does it have continuing moral authority over our lives? David Schrock explores these questions and the glorious reality of rest with God behind the commandment.
Honoring Father and Mother in an Age of No Contact
Reading Time: 19 minutesWe all know we should honor our parents, but how does this apply to less than ideal parents?
Remember the Sabbath: Israel’s Covenant Sign Fulfilled in Christ, Part 3
Reading Time: 12 minutesJesus is our Sabbath. So what should we do on Sundays?
Remember the Sabbath: Israel’s Covenant Sign Fulfilled in Christ, Part 2
Reading Time: 11 minutesChrist fulfilled the Mosaic Law and brought it to an end. Now, we are under the Law of Christ. What does that mean?
Remember the Sabbath: Israel’s Covenant Sign Fulfilled in Christ, Part 1
Reading Time: 9 minutesShould Christians keep the Sabbath? Yes—but that doesn’t mean what you think.
