The new ways of Christ are superior to the old ways of religion. In part 6 of The King’s First Year of Earthly Ministry, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 9, Mark 2, and Luke 5.
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Study NotesLaw and Grace
Context for Our Text
Understanding the Text
An Unlikely DiscipleMore Unlikely DisciplesThe Complaint of the Self-RighteousThe Rebuke of the Self-RighteousA Question about FastingFasting in the Proper TimeOld and NewThe Superiority of Christ and the New Covenant
The Law: Three Functions, Three Responses, Three Outcomes
Three Functions of the Law of God
Reveals God’s RighteousnessReveals Man’s UnrighteousnessReveals Man’s Need for a SaviorThree Responses to the Law of God
Legalism: External conformity devoid of mercy and graceLicense: Inward rebellion devoid of loveLiberty: Inward and outward obedience motivated by gratitude and love for GodThree Outcomes
Legalism leads to bondage to the Law.License leads to bondage to sin.Liberty leads to freedom, peace and joy in the Lord.Applying the Text
What’s your response to the Law of God?Legalism? License? Liberty?