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God gives us the Law in the Ten Commandments and throughout the Bible. But what is it's purpose? In the Lutheran tradition, we recognize that there are Three Uses of God's Law -- to Curb, Mirror, and Guide.
Jan 4, 2022 · By-laws specify a church’s governing structure; define the roles of pastor, elder, deacon, and other leaders; and stipulate the requirements for membership. In other words, bylaws allow “all things [to] be done decently and in order” (1 Corinthians 14:40).
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- Justice and Mercy
So what is canon law all about? Put simply, canon law is how the Church organizes and governs herself. The word “canon” basically means rule. There are about 1.3 billion Catholics in the world, and the Church administrates a large collection of institutions. Therefore, the Church needs an organizational structure to carry out its office of governan...
There are several Books in the code as follows: Book I is called General Norms and is the backbone of the code. While it might not seem exciting, it informs the rest of the code, which cannot be understood without it. Book I deals with the various kinds of laws in the Church, how they are issued, who they pertain to, and how they are enforced. Ther...
As mentioned earlier, often in our minds we think of law and mercy as being opposed. Even some priests do not see the law as being “pastoral.” However, the law is about order and justice. These are necessary if there is to be mercy. Justice is defined as giving and receiving one’s due. If we are wronged, we desire justice. If someone hits your car ...
- “You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me” (Exodus 20:3; Deuteronomy 5:7) The first commandment reminds us that everything in the Torah flows from the love we have for God, which is a response to the love he has for us.
- “You Shall Not Make for Yourself an Idol” (Exodus 20:4; Deuteronomy 5:8) The second commandment raises the issue of idolatry.
- “You Shall Not Make Wrongful Use of the Name of the LORD Your God” (Exodus 20:7; Deuteronomy 5:11) The third commandment literally prohibits God’s people from making “wrongful use” of the name of God.
- “Observe the Sabbath Day and Keep It Holy” (Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12) The issue of the Sabbath is complex, not only in the books of Deuteronomy and Exodus and the Old Testament, but also in Christian theology and practice.
Law (torah, instruction; nomos) are predominately tied to covenants, beginning in creation with Adam to the new creation in Christ. In fact, in Scripture and theology, we can speak of the law of God in at least five distinguishable but related ways. The Law of God is God Himself
Aug 21, 2015 · John Calvin, for example, wrote what has become known as the “Threefold Use of the Law” in order to show the importance of the law for the Christian life (Institutes 2.1.304-10). The first purpose of the law is to be a mirror. On the one hand, the law of God reflects and mirrors the perfect righteousness of God.
Oct 28, 2021 · Jesus summed up the entire Law and Prophets in those two statements. Yet, before we conclude we can even attempt to fulfill them, He expands the Law beyond simple outward obedience to the secret attitudes of our heart. Here are just a few examples from His sermon on the mount in Matthew 5-7.
