Introduction
The context of stop signs.Genesis 311 Things the Bible Bans, But You Do AnywayGod’s laws through the ages
Genesis 1: Laws for patriarchsGenesis 3:3; 6:14; 12Genesis 18:19 – This was intended for Abraham and his family.Exodus 20: Law of Moses for Israel (Old Covenant)Exodus 19:3-6Exodus 20:3-17Deuteronomy 5:3 – This covenant was between God and Israel.This law was limited in applicability and in duration (Jeremiah 31:31).Prophets: Laws for GentilesIsaiah 13:1; 14:29; 15:1; 18:1; 19:1; 21:11, 13 – Messages for various particular nations.Period of transition: Jesus lived under the Old Covenant, taught the New CovenantMatthew 5:17-18Matthew 4:23Acts 2: Law of CHRIST for ALL (New Covenant)Hebrews 1:1Acts 2:36, 39Acts 10Acts 10:34 – New Covenant opened up to all Gentiles. All nations are now under the same law.John 12:48Romans 1:16Study each passage in its context to determine its relevance.
Generally the New Testament is for us, the Old Testament is not.But even that is an oversimplification.Not everything in the Old Testament is irrelevant.Not everything in the New Testament is an instruction for us.Examples
Are we commanded to be vegetarians?Genesis 1:29Genesis 9:3
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