Law/Spirit

The Evangelical Herald -- Bible Study No. 00-05

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LAW AND SPIRIT

Text: But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we

should serve in newness of spirit, and not in

the oldness of the letter. (Rom 7:6)

Focus: A Christian lives by the Spirit of the Law

I. What Law Is

A. Expression of God's Character (Rom 7:14)

B. Eternal (Psalms 119:142)

C. Unchangeable (Heb 13:8)

II. Purpose of Law

A. Given for Our Benefit (1 Tim 1:8)

B. Convicts of Sin (Rom 3:20)

C. Teacher (Gal 3:24)

III. Law Expressed (2 Cor 3:6)

A. Letter of Law

1. Written in Stone (Ex 31:18)

2. Kills - trust in performing

B. Law Fulfilled

1. Jesus (Mat 5:17)

2. Disciples (Rom 13:10, Gal 5:14)

C. Spirit of Law

1. Written in Heart (2 Cor 3:3)

2. Gives Life -- dwells in us (Rom 8:2)

Conclusion: The character of God dwells in the

Christian by the redemptive sacrifice of Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit -- the Christian reflects that

character by living by the spirit of the law.