Chart #14
Why Was the Law Given?
- Because of transgressions. Galatians 3:19
- That they might know sin. Romans 3:20; 7:7
- That they "Offence Might Abound". Romans 5:20; 7:13
- To serve as an instrument whereby God fulfilled His earthly promises to
Abraham. Genesis 12:2; 15:1-6; Joshua 11:23; 21:43-45; 23:14-16;
Nehemiah 9:8
- To serve as a middle wall of partition between Jews and Gentiles to keep
the seed line pure. Ephesians 2:13-16
- To serve as a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ. Galatians 3:24
Chart #15 How Long Did God Intend the Law to be in Force?
- Till the Seed should come. Galatians 3:19, 16
- Until Faith came. Galatians 3:23-25
- Until God raised up a Prophet like unto Moses. Deuteronomy 18:18; Acts
3:22-23
- Until the New Covenant was given. Jeremiah 31:31f; Hebrews 8:6-13
- Until the Lord pitched the true sanctuary.
A. The Law had a shadow of things to come. Hebrews 10:1
(1) Shadow - Example. Hebrews 8:5
(2) Figure. Hebrews 9:9
(3) Pattern of Heavenly things. Hebrews 9:23
B. Christ is now minister of the true sanctuary. Hebrews 8:1-5
Chart #16 What Was the Attitude of Christ Toward the Law While on Earth?
- He was subject to its commands. Matthew 8:2-4
- It was Christ's custom to attend worship in the Synagogue on the Sabbath.
Luke 4:16
- Commanded obedience to those who sat in Moses' seat. Matthew 23:1-3
- He came not to destroy but to fulfill the Law. Matthew 5:17-18
Chart #17 When Did the New Covenant Supersede the Law of Moses?
- When the Seed came to whom the promises were made. Galatians 3:19, 16
- When the Law had been fulfilled. Matthew 5:17-18
- When Christ had finished his work. John 17:4
- When Christ was crucified. John 19:30; Colossians 2:14; Ephesians 2:13-16;
Hebrews 9:16-17
Chart #18 The New Covenant
- Is a better covenant. Hebrews 8:6
- Has a better mediator. Hebrews 8:6
- Based on better promises. Hebrews 8:6
- Has a better High Priest. Hebrews 9:26-27
- Has a better sacrifice for sin. Hebrews 10:9-12
- Has a better hope. Hebrews 7:19
- Has a better Tabernacle. Hebrews 8:2
- Has a better Holy Place. Hebrews 9:24
Top of the page
