Relating Moses's Law to Christians with Jason DeRouchie
Apr 8, 2024
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Jason DeRouchie, Professor of Old Testament, discusses applying Moses's law to Christians. Topics include: tripartite division of the law, laws relevant to Christians today, interpreting laws through Christ's fulfillment, applying individual laws in ministry, and the unity of Moses's law expressing love for God and neighbor.
Understanding the threefold division of the Mosaic law aids Christians in discerning eternal versus time-bound laws.
Interpreting and applying Moses's law involves rejecting, replacing, and re-appropriating through Christ's fulfillment.
Examining the historical and theological context of Old Testament laws reveals insights on their lasting relevance.
Deep dives
Moses's Law and its Relation to Christians
Examining how Christians relate to Moses's law today is a crucial theological discussion. The Old Testament law, particularly associated with the Mosaic covenant, plays a significant role in the Christian understanding of ethics and theology. Through the lens of the new covenant and the teachings of Christ, Christians navigate the applicability and relevance of Moses's law in their lives, considering its original context, theological meanings, and lasting significance.
Threefold Division of the Law
The podcast delves into the threefold division of the law within the Mosaic covenant, categorizing laws as moral, civil, and ceremonial. Historically, theologians have differentiated these laws to understand their application in the Christian life. While moral laws are seen as eternally applicable principles, civil and ceremonial laws are considered time-bound and context-specific. This distinction aims to guide believers in discerning which laws maintain relevance and impact their conduct.
Application of Old Testament Law through Christ's Fulfillment
The framework of repudiating, replacing, and re-appropriating Moses's law through the fulfillment of Christ is explored. By repudiating the old covenant, replacing it with the new covenant law of Christ, and re-appropriating Moses's law through the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, Christians glean insights on how to interpret and apply Old Testament laws in light of the gospel. This approach emphasizes the centrality of Christ in understanding the continuity and transformation of Old Testament laws for contemporary Christian living.
Understanding the Original Meaning and Application of Laws in the Old Covenant
The podcast explores the process of understanding the original context and application of laws within the Old Covenant. It discusses different categories of laws such as criminal, civil, family, ceremonial, and compassion laws. The speaker emphasizes the importance of considering the specific circumstances and principles behind each law to grasp their intended meaning and application within the historical context.
The Theological Importance of Laws and Their Significance Today
The episode delves into the theological significance of laws and their relevance in today's context. It highlights the connection between laws and God's eternal standards, revealing insights into God's character and principles. By examining the New Testament's teachings on Jesus's person and work in relation to laws, the podcast underscores the evolving understanding of laws across different covenants. It emphasizes the lasting relevance of laws by aligning them with the principles of love and emphasizing the application of these principles in contemporary Christian living.
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jason DeRouchie (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss a progressive covenantalist perspective on how Christians are to apply the law of Moses today. Together, they discuss questions like: should we view OT law as a unit/single entity or adopt the traditional tripartite division of the law? What laws apply to Christians today and in what ways? How do we read OT law through the lens of Christ's fulfillment of it? How do we interpret individual laws and apply them in the teaching and preaching ministries of the church. And more.Resources Delighting in the Old Testament: Through Christ and for Christ by Jason DeRouchie https://a.co/d/1k9IcQF 40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason DeRouchie, Andy Naselli, and Oren Martin https://a.co/d/ex9OVOF How to Understand and Apply the Old Testament: Twelve Steps from Exegesis to Theology by Jason DeRouchie https://a.co/d/8OfSmas Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies edited by Steve Wellum and Brent Parker https://a.co/d/9OUJAnN New Covenant Theology: Description Definition Defense https://a.co/d/cg74Gn8 Five Views on Law and Gospel (edited volume of essays) https://a.co/d/dx3l7d6
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