He gave concrete examples of how all cultures in the past were able to agree on the basics of morality because these principles are implanted in the heart and mind of mankind. Lewis explained how there certainly is a universal morality among men. A few aspects of the Mosaic Law show new revelation, but for the most part it simply clearly and definitely lays out God’s law as it was written in the heart of man since the time of Adam. In his book The Abolition of Man, C.S. Guzik notes that "The following laws were not invented at Mount Sinai. The NT often raises them to a higher standard, to guard the spirit of the Law as well as the letter. The Ten Commandments reveal the essence of the Law the ten for the most part are reiterated in the NT because they reflect the holy and righteous nature of God. What this means for Christians is that what the Law of Israel revealed about God and his will is timeless and still authoritative over faith and conduct, but what the Law regulated for Israel in their existence as the people of God has been done away with in Christ. And when the fulfillment of the promise came in him, believers were not to go back under the Law. It was a pedagogue, Paul said, to bring people to Christ. But it also teaches that Christ was the end (goal) of the Law, that it ultimately led to him. The NT teaches that the Law was good, and perfect, and holy. But what the Law condemned, the Law (Leviticus) also made provision for in the laws of the sacrifice and the feasts intended for atonement. It revealed the holiness of Yahweh as the standard for all worship and service, and in revealing that it revealed or uncovered sin. In the process of legislating their conduct and their ritual for worship, the Law revealed God. The Law legislated how Israel was to live in order to be blessed by God and used by him as a kingdom of priests. It was specifically given to them at a certain time and in a certain place. The Law was the binding constitution for the nation of Israel under Yahweh their God. So when Israel entered into covenant with God, they entered into a theocracy by expressing their willingness to submit to his authority. These ten commands (words) form the preamble they will be followed by the decisions (judgments).
But the exposition of the book must point out that this is the charter of the new nation of Israel. There is so much literature on it that it is almost impossible to say anything briefly and do justice to the subject. NET Note introduction - This chapter is the heart of the Law of Israel, and as such is well known throughout the world.
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Presumably the supernatural effects were on full display. Then - When? When the pre-law portion in Exodus 19 was complete. Exodus 20 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries.Jensen's Survey of the Old Testament - onlineĬlick to Enlarge Click for Excellent Map of Route of the ExodusĬlick for Events during the Sojourn at Kadesh-BarneaĮxodus 20:1 Then God spoke all these words, saying, View Chuck Swindoll's chart of Exodus, Summary Chart of Irving Jensen ( Online) - Used by Permission
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