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The Law and the Gospel


"The great principles of God's law are embodied in the Ten Commandments and exemplified in the life of Christ. They express God's love, will, and purposes concerning human conduct and relationships and are binding upon all people in every age. These precepts are the basis of God's covenant with His people and the standard in God's judgment. Through the agency of the Holy Spirit they point out sin and awaken a sense of need for a Saviour. Salvation is all of grace and not of works, but its fruitage is obedience to the Commandments. This obedience develops Christian character and results in a sense of well-being. It is an evidence of our love for the Lord and our concern for our fellow men. The obedience of faith demonstrates the power of Christ to transform lives, and therefore strengthens Christian witness. (Ex. 20:1-17; Ps. 40:7, 8; Matt. 22:36-40; Deut. 28:1-14; Matt. 5:17-20; Heb. 8:8-10; John 15:7-10; Eph. 2:8-10; 1 John 5:3; Rom. 8:3, 4; Ps. 19:7-14.)" Fundamental Beliefs

Resources

   Brief Bible Reading, Law and the Gospel, The
   Answers to Objections, Are Adventists Legalists? - F D Nichol
   Answers to Objections, Law - F D Nichol
   Answers to Objections, Law of God in Church Creeds, The - F D Nichol
   Bible Doctrines, God Vindicated - O A Johnson 1911
   Bible Doctrines, Gospel Truths - O A Johnson 1911
   Bible Doctrines, Government of God - O A Johnson 1911
   Bible Doctrines, Law of God, The - O A Johnson 1911
   Bible Doctrines, Rebellion, The - O A Johnson 1911
   Bible Doctrines, Ten Commandments, The Two Covenants, The - A F J Kranz
   Bible Footlights, Importance of Obedience, The - Southern Publishing 1907
   Bible Footlights, Law and the Gospel, The - Southern Publishing 1907
   Bible Footlights, Righteousness by Faith - Southern Publishing 1907
   Bible Footlights, Two Covenants, The - Southern Publishing 1907
   Bible Handbook, Law and the Gospel, Ten Commandments in NT - Stephen N Haskell
   Bible Handbook, Two Covenants, Law of God, The - Stephen N Haskell
   Bible Lectures, Law, Grace, Cross, Covenants - Albert Mitchell
   Bible Lectures, Ten Commandments, Law of Ordinances, Difficult Law Texts - Albert Mitchell
   End of Time, In Christ You Can Overcome - Vance Ferrell
   John Wesley's Notes on the Bible, Deuteronomy 5 - John Wesley
   John Wesley's Notes on the Bible, Law of God, The - John Wesley