Preview: The difference between the Ten Commandments and the law given by Moses written in a book is explained. Additional reading on this subject may be found in the articles: The Two Laws and What Did Christ Abolish? Both may be found in our articles section on the website.
Scripture Reading: Romans 2:13-29.
Memory Verse: Romans 2:13.
1. In what way was the keeping of the law in the Old Testament days different from that which Christ introduced? Galatians 3:23-26.
2. Why did God send His Son Jesus into the world? Romans 8:3-4.
3. What is the title given to the Ten Commandment law? James 2:11-12.
4. How will the just live? Galatians 3:11.
5. Can we be justified by the works of the law? Galatians 2:16.
6. From what law has Christ freed us? Romans 8:2.
Note: Christ came to free us from the law of sin and death, that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us. He introduced a new way of obedience to God. The law of the spirit of life in Christ made it possible that we could have liberty in serving God. Christ introduced the keeping of the law in spirit, by faith, and our love for God. We are no longer forced to keep the law. God has left the choice for us to make. If we love God, we will abide by His Commandments to show our obedience to His will.
7. Does Christ become the minister of sin if we seek to be justified by Christ and are found sinners? Galatians 2:17.
8. What are we if, when justified by Christ, we commit the same sin we did before we knew Him? Galatians 2:18.
9. Is the Law of Christ sin? Romans 7:7.
10. Will those who have sinned without the law be judged by the law? Romans 2:12.
11. How can we determine who we are serving? Romans 6:16.
12. How does the law expose sin? Romans 7:13.
13. Against what does the law of Christ war? Romans 7:23.
14. Where is the law to be written? II Corinthians 3:3.
15. How did the Apostle Paul describe the Christian method of obeying the law? Galatians 2:19-20.
Other Lessons* in this series:
The Law
The Law II
*Lessons in a series may not necessarily be in the same category.