The Power of Law, the Power of Grace
What is the meaning of the phrase "under the law" in Romans 6:14, 15?*
Read MoreRevelation: Paideia Commentaries on the New Testament
Sigve K. Tonstad, a prolific Adventist scholar of Norwegian origin, has published a number of books and scholarly articles in different areas. His published dissertation has positioned him well to write a commentary on the book of Revelation. Tonstad’s major interest lies in theological interpretation of biblical texts, which features prominently in all of his…
Read MoreProphets in Conflict: Issues in Authority
George Knight’s latest book is Prophets in Conflict: Issues in Authority. In “A Word to the Reader” at the start of the book, he says, “In 2017, I published Adventist Authority Wars, Ordination, and the Ro- man Catholic Temptation.
Read MoreLaw and Law
What is the meaning of the phrase “the law of Christ”The phrase you quote is found in both 1 Corinthians 9:21 and Galatians 6:2. We should examine both passages.
Read MoreIs God’s Law Part of the ‘New Covenant’?
Do the phrases “old covenant” and “new covenant” indicate two different dispensations or modes of salvation in the Bible? Is there a focus on love and grace in the old covenant as there is in the new covenant? This article wrestles with these issues while arguing for greater continuity between the two covenants than is…
Read MoreIs Jesus Breaking the Sabbath?–John 5:18
John 5:18 contains a puzzling statement about Jesus breaking the Sabbath. Was Jesus breaking the law or not?
Read MoreStatuary and the Second Commandment
Are all statutes prohibited by the second commandment?
Read MoreThe Role of God’s Moral Law, Including Sabbath, in the “New Covenant”
A discussion and analysis of the Biblical material related to the old and new covenants and the role of God's law in both covenants.
Read MoreIs Killing a Murder?
This question generates great interest, probably because of its ethical implications. Answering the question is not as difficult as dealing with the ethical significance. Allow me to discuss the meaning of the terminology used in the commandment and make some general remarks concerning its significance.
Read MoreThe Difference Between “Laws” and “The Law”
I understand that "law" in the Old Testament designates God's revealed will in general. How can we distinguish between the Ten Commandments and the other Old Testament legislations?
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