Truth For Life on Oneplace.com Law and Gospel (Part 2 of 2)
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Oct 1, 2025 Delve into the intriguing relationship between God's law and the Gospel message. The discussion highlights how Pharisees sought human approval rather than divine, drawing parallels to modern-day nominal Christianity. Saul's conversion serves as a powerful example of true repentance, while the ongoing significance of the Old Testament in understanding Christ is emphasized. The law is shown to reveal our need for a Savior, leading to a call for genuine discipleship and a warning against neglecting its teachings on moral living.
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Pharisees' Showmanship Mirrors Modern Religion
- The Pharisees sought public applause by performing religious duties for show rather than true devotion.
- Begg warns modern believers can mirror Pharisaical religion if they keep faith at arm's length.
Law Remains Part Of Christ's Story
- Alistair Begg argues the Old Testament law remains authoritative and points to Jesus as its fulfillment.
- Read the Old Testament through Jesus to see prophecy, purpose, and continuity in God's plan.
Sermon Lacking The Law Example
- Begg recounts a sermon he heard where God's love was proclaimed without connecting it to human need.
- He used that experience to illustrate why the law must precede an appeal to love and response.
