Playlist: Paul, Kept the Law (topic)
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPaul, as depicted in the narrative, consistently upheld the law, contrary to misconceptions that he rejected it. He did not teach against circumcision or the laws of Moses, as some falsely claimed. When faced with such accusations in Jerusalem, Paul did not dismiss the law as obsolete but willingly followed James' suggestion to …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Seventeen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPaul, in his defense before Felix, the governor, boldly confessed his belief in all things written in the law and the prophets. This statement, made during his trial in AD 58 or 59, came after the books of Romans and Galatians were already written and circulated through the church. Despite these writings, which are often cited …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Sixteen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe apostle Paul consistently upheld the importance of God's law in his teachings. In I Corinthians 14, when addressing the conduct during church services, Paul appealed to the law as his authority, demonstrating its relevance to the New Testament church. Similarly, in I Corinthians 9, regarding the remuneration of the ministry, …
'Done Away' Is Incorrect
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Protestantism alleges that God's law is 'done away.' What Scripture shows, though, is that some aspects are not required presently, but God's law is eternal.
Hebrews: Its Background (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughParts of God's law are not presently required, yet not 'done away." Paul took a vow that required animal sacrifice. Ezekiel 34-48 shows the sacrificial law observed.
Forms vs. Spirituality (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Acts 15 decision did not do away with God's law, but solved the question of circumcision and the misconception that it was a recipe for salvation.
Why Are We Here?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ's and Paul's example in Sabbath observance (including the annual Sabbaths) provide a model as to how we keep the Sabbath and the holy days.