Lawful Use Of The Law

Lawful Use Of The Law 1 Timothy 1:8-11

The Old Law – Law of Moses • Some tried to bind the Law - Acts 15:1-6 • Some still kept parts of the Law. • Acts 21:20 And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord. And they said to him, “You see, brother, how many myriads of Jews there are who have believed, and they are all zealous for the law; • Romans, Galatians, Colossians, Hebrews

It was a problem at Ephesus. • 1 Timothy 1:2-4, Paul had left Timothy there. • 1 Timothy 1:5-7, Some had gone wrong in their use of the Law. • The problem exists today. • Some fail to understand the purpose and limitations of the Law. • Some use the Law in ways that are not lawful.

The Law Used Lawfully For wisdom regarding salvation through faith

Wisdom For Salvation • 2 Timothy 3:14-17 • Appeals often made to OT when discussing nature of salvation. • Acts 8:30-35 • Acts 15:13-17 • Romans 4:1-8

The Law Used Lawfully For wisdom regarding salvation through faith For doctrine

For Doctrine There is much we can learn about God in the Old Testament • His omnipresence, omnipotence, omniscience , Psalm 139 • His longsuffering and mercy, His justice and righteous indignation , Psalm 103 • His providential workings in the affairs of nations and men, Daniel 2,4,5 There is much we can learn about mankind • The origin and fall of man, Genesis 1-3 • The weakness of man and need for redemption , Psalm 51

The Law Used Lawfully For wisdom regarding salvation through faith For doctrine For reproof, correction, instruction in righteousness

Reproof, Correction, Instruction in Righteousness • The Law contains principles of righteousness that remain true throughout time - condemning such sins as murder, fornication, homosexuality, kidnapping, lying, etc. • When admonishing Christians regarding basic principles of righteousness, the apostles often appealed to the Old Testament • Romans 12:19-21; 1Peter 3:8-12; Hebrews 12:4-7

Reproof, Correction, Instruction in Righteousness The Law reveals much about sin The nature and spread of sin - Galatians 3:19 The condemnation of sin - Romans 3:19-20 We can learn much about sin and its terrible consequences fromthe Law!

The Law Used Lawfully For wisdom regarding salvation through faith For doctrine For reproof, correction, instruction in righteousness For learning and admonition

Learning And Admonition Romans 15:4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. 1 Corinthians 10:11-12 Hebrews 3:8-4:1

Unlawful Uses of the Law For foolish arguments

Foolish Arguments 1 Timothy 1:6-7 Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless. How often do false teachers appeal to the Old Law?

Unlawful Uses of the Law For foolish arguments Justification from sin

Justification From Sin Acts 15:1, 5; Galatians 2:15-16 Galatians 2:21 I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.” Galatians 5:4 You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.

Unlawful Uses of the Law For foolish arguments Justification from sin Binding things such as feast days and Sabbaths

Binding Feasts, Sabbaths, Etc. Acts 16:1-3; 18:18, 21; 1 Corinthians 9:19-20 Galatians 2:3-5, Colossians 2:16 Ephesians 2:14-16

Unlawful Uses of the Law For foolish arguments Justification from sin Binding things such as feast days and Sabbaths Authority for worship

Authority For Worship John 4:20-24 Hebrews 9:9-10

Conclusion Romans 7:12 Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good. Galatians 3:23-25

Obey The Gospel! Believe – John 8:24 Confess – Matthew 10:32-33 Repent – Luke 13:3 Be Baptized – Mark 16:16 Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10

Lawful Use Of The Law