The Paul Tripp Podcast 975. Which Old Testament Laws Do We Still Need To Obey? | Ask Paul Tripp
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Nov 21, 2025 Explore the fascinating distinctions between ceremonial, civil, and moral laws from the Old Testament. Discover how Jesus fulfilled the sacrificial system and why civil laws no longer apply to modern believers. Learn about the enduring nature of moral law, particularly the Ten Commandments, and how love encapsulates these laws according to Jesus. Dive into the relationship between law and the gospel, and understand how believers can joyfully obey without needing to earn their standing with God.
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Three Categories Of Old Testament Law
- Paul Tripp divides Old Testament laws into ceremonial, civil, and moral categories.
- Ceremonial and civil laws were temporary, while moral law expresses God's eternal will.
Ceremonial Law Fulfilled In Christ
- Ceremonial laws pointed to Christ and were fulfilled by His person and work.
- Jesus' sacrifice replaces the sacrificial system, releasing believers from ceremonial obligations.
Civil Laws Were Nationally Specific
- Civil laws governed Israel as a nation and were tied to that covenantal context.
- The church is the new Israel, so Israel's civil code no longer applies in the same way.
