God's Law

God's Law serves an important purpose, both historically and in modern times. God's Law shows His character, His justice, and points forward to His Son, Jesus Christ.

Os Dez Mandamentos no Novo Testamento
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The Ten Commandments in the New Testament

Does it matter whether we obey the Commandments? Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could ask Jesus Christ if keeping the Commandments is still necessary, especially to receive eternal life?
O Oitavo Mandamento: Dar ao Invés de Tirar
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The Eighth Commandment: Practice Giving Rather Than Getting

8. "You shall not steal." The Eighth Commandment safeguards everyone's right to legitimately acquire and own property. God wants that right honored and protected.
O Sexto Mandamento: A Vida é Um Dom Precioso
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The Sixth Commandment: Life Is a Precious Gift

6. "You shall not murder." Who possesses the authority to take human life? Who has the right to make that decision? The emphasis in the Sixth Commandment is on the word you. You shall not murder! You are not to...
Os Diversos Nomes de Deus Revelam Muito Sobre Ele
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God's Many Names Reveal Much About Him

The Bible uses a variety of names for God. He calls things what they are, and He calls Himself what He is.
Nossa Dependência do Deus Criador
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Our Dependence on the God Who Created Us

Do we realize how fragile our existence is, how constantly dependent we are on God’s care?
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The First Commandment: What Is Our Greatest Priority?

1. "You shall have no other gods before Me." Establishing, developing and maintaining that personal relationship with the true and living God is the most important commitment we can ever make. That is the primary focus of the first of...
A Lei Real do Amor
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A Royal Law of Love

Many religious people embrace the idea of loving others as themselves but remain blissfully unaware of how the Bible defines love. As a result, they do not understand the necessity of putting into practice the biblical principles that determine the...
Bible Study Course – Lesson 1: Why the Bible is the Word of God
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Bible Study Course Lesson 1

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For many millions, God's Word is unexplored and uncharted territory. Yet the Bible is not only designed to help human beings cope in a world caught up in all kinds of crisis. It contains the good news of the Kingdom...
Jesus e os Seus Apóstolos Afirmam a Necessidade de Obedecer aos Mandamentos de Deus
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Jesus and His Apostles Affirm the Need to Obey God's Commandments

Are Christians today required to keep the Ten Commandments?
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The Law - God's Design for Our Lives

God’s law, given to mankind thousands of years ago, has life-changing relevance today.
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A Covenant of Marriage

Few people realize that the Old Covenant was essentially a marriage covenant.
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Liberty Through God's Law

Today's democratic system of government in Western nations is based on liberty that is both defined and guaranteed by law. Biblical freedom or liberty is no different. Without law, there can be no effective or lasting liberty.
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All the World Under the New Covenant

When God confirmed the Sinai Covenant with ancient Israel, He summarized how He wanted the people to respond.
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Does God Set Conditions on His Gift of Eternal Life?

Eternal life comes as a result of God's grace. It is His gift, unearned and undeserved on our part.
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Confusion Over Legalism: What It Is and Isn't

The religious authorities who accused Jesus Christ of breaking the Sabbath have been described as having a legalistic approach. But what does the term legalism mean?
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The “New” Part of Jesus Christ’s “New Commandment”

Did Jesus replace God's previous commandments with just this one new commandment?
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Does the New Covenant Abolish the Commandments?

The popular belief that the New Covenant abolishes God's law reflects a misunderstanding of both covenants.
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Other Important Ways Jesus Fulfilled the Law

Consider for a moment the penalty that each of us brought on ourselves by sin.
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Jesus' Teaching on God's Law

Perhaps the most widespread controversies about the teachings of Jesus concern His attitude toward the laws of God recorded in the Old Testament.
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The Jerusalem Conference of Acts 15: What Was Decided?

Some people believe that the early Church's decision in Acts 15 freed Christians from the need to obey the laws revealed in the Old Testament. But is this the case?