Household instruction from a trustworthy father

Now friends, it is vital for you to you understand the framework in which He gives the essence of the moral law in Exodus chapter 20. It is the framework of having done what? Already having brought Israel out of Egypt. He does not say, “If you will keep these commandments, then I will bring you out of Egypt.” He says, “I am the Lord your God, I am already in covenant relationship with you, I’ve already brought you out of land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, by the grace of the covenant, in response to the groans of Israel, I remembered the covenant with Abraham, therefore, you shall have no other gods before Me.” You see, it makes all the difference in the world, in the way you read that law. That law cannot be viewed as an independent way of dragging ourselves up by our boots and earning our way into relationship with God again. Law becomes what? The Law is household instruction for the covenant family from the God of Grace who has saved us by grace.

via 08 Mosaic Covt.

Excellent Gospel teaching and Reformed Theology 101.

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