Expert: Brenda Martin - 7/1/2006

Question
Hi Brenda,
  So are you saying, that the Bible, teaches that the Law didn't exist before Sinai?
thanks,
David R.
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Followup To

Question -
Hi Brenda,
 Here is a follow up - What do you mean by we're not 'under the law'? Thanks,
David R.

Answer -
1.The Law was NOT given to all humankind. Jehovah made a covenant, or an agreement, with the descendants of Jacob, who became the nation of Israel. Jehovah gave his laws to this nation only. The Bible makes this clear at Deuteronomy 5:1-3 and Psalm 147:19, 20.

2.When Christ came and gave his perfect life as a sacrifice the Law was removed. “We are no longer under a tutor,” Paul explained. (Galatians 3:25)
“Christ by purchase released us from the curse of the Law,” Paul said. (Galatians 3:10-14) So the Bible also says: “Christ is the end of the Law.”—Romans 10:4; 6:14.

3.Christians are NOT under the Ten Commandments,Jesus introduced a “new covenant,” based on the better sacrifice of his own perfect human life. Christians come under this new covenant and are subject to Christian laws. (Hebrews 8:7-13; Luke 22:20)

4.Christians are urged to “fulfill the law of the Christ,” rather than to keep the Ten Commandments. (Galatians 6:2) Jesus gave many commands and instructions, and by our obeying them we are keeping or fulfilling his law.

So first of all the law (including the 10 commandments)was given to the Nation of Israel only, it was done away with when Christ came, all Christians are under the laws Jesus gave.

I hope I have explained it clearly.

Brenda

Answer
"ARE YOU SAYING, THAT THE BIBLE, TEACHES THAT THE LAW DIDN'T EXIST BEFORE SINAI?"

Correct, the Mosaic Law was given to Moses at Mount Sinai, The Law covenant between Jehovah and the nation of natural Israel was made in the third month after their leaving Egypt, in 1513 B.C.E. (Ex 19:1)

Brenda