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The Use of God's Law

This article looks at the relationship between the Ten Commandments and the other laws given by God. The author looks at the civil and ecclesiastical aspects of these laws, showing that these laws help us to understand and apply the Ten Commandments. The author also discusses how these laws are fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Ten Things We Learn from the Ten Commandments

Many clam to be spiritual but follow their own course rather than God’s regulated way. This article considers what it is to be spiritual, that one heeds the Ten Commandments the Lord has given.

No Rules, No Civilization

Do the laws in the Ten Commandments repress, or lead to the good life? This article answers by way of showing that the Sexual Revolution left society free to be miserable. The law of God is what helps to make harmonious civilization possible.

Confession and Forgiveness of Sins

This article reflects on the following elements in the worship service: the reading of the Ten Commandments, the public confession of sins, the proclamation of forgiveness, and a song of praise and thanksgiving.

The Ten Commandments and Ethics

The Ten Commandments occupy a special place in Scripture, and so it is little surprise that they gradually formed an integral part of the instruction in the church, also in its ethics. This article considers their special place, and how some have challenged their key position in the church. The author clarifies that the law is not a way of salvation, but instead a norm for life.

On Durable Music, the Ten Commandments and Palm-Passion Sunday

This article offers answers to questions on durable music, the Ten Commandments, and Palm-Passion Sunday.

The Reading of God's Law in Our Worship Service

Why do we read the Ten Commandments during the worship service? This article looks at the place of the Ten Commandment in the liturgy of the Reformed churches.

Christian or New Testament Ethics

What should be the role of the Ten Commandments in Christian ethics? This article explains that they must be used in light of Christ’s fulfillment of them.

God's Self-Portrait The 10 Commandments teach us much more than how to behave

This article explains that the ten commandments teach us more than just how to believe; they teach what it looks like for the holy and righteous character of God to take on flesh in the context of a sinful and fallen world.

Love Letters Paul shows that Love is the Fulfilling of the Moral Law

This article gives seven reasons why the Ten Commandments are still relevant for Christians today.

The Ten Commandments with regard to Marriage

This article applies the Ten Commandments to marriage, showing how they shape the life of husband and wife.

The Third Use of the Law

What is the place of the law in the Christian life? The law for the Christian does not only function to reveal sin and limit ungodliness; to a Christian the Ten Commandments are the believer’s life of gratitude before God. This article argues how this is so, and how the Reformers taught this use of the law.

The Law of Moses and the Christian: A Compromise

This essay wrestles with the applicability of the Law of Moses to the New Testament church. Can we make a distinction between the Ten Commandments and laws on the liturgical aspects of the life of Israel? The essay emphasizes the contextual nature of the Mosaic Law and its function in that particular redemptive-historical context. The distinction often made between some of the laws as "moral" and others not, is rejected as methodologically objectionable.

How Jesus Transforms the Ten Commandments – The Covenant Lord Fulfils the Law

The author says that the ten commandments are a treaty document, and as such were written to define and secure the nature, character, and calling of Israel as the people of God. He reflects on the way the Lord went with his people throughout the Old Testament, and how in the end the law reaches its fulfilment in Christ. Clowney considers the significance of this fulfilment in Christ.

Ten Reasons Why We Need Jesus

Do you need Jesus Christ? If you say No or Yes, the question is how do you know whether you need him or not? God has answered this question by giving us the Ten Commandments. This article based on the Ten Commandments points to ten reasons why you need Jesus Christ.

How We Live by the Ten Commandments

Christians can live by the Ten Commandments when they see how much they reveal Christ. This article shows that the Ten Words reveal the extent of Christ's atonement, obedience, and the righteousness that is imputed to the believer.

The Ten Commandments and the Apostolic Creed in the Worship Service

This article looks at the place of the reading of the Ten Commandments and the Apostles' Creed in the worship service.

The Law of God

This article gives an exposition of the Ten Commandments by John Calvin.

Moral Law and the Ten Commandments

After looking at the threefold use of the law, this article looks at the use of the law as a guide. It shows how the Ten Commandments can be applied to public life.

An Examination of Conscience: Preparing for Holy Communion

Before we partake of holy communion, there is a call for self-examination. This article shows how the Ten Commandments can be used for self-examination before partaking of the Lord's Supper.

Why We Should Teach Our Children the Ten Commandments

This article discusses the value in educating our children on the Ten Commandments. It points to the law's centrality throughout Scripture, and gives a fourfold summary of its purpose. It concludes with some important considerations as we teach the law to our children.

Outline of Deuteronomy

This article shows how the book of Deuteronomy can be understood through the structure of the Ten Commandments.

O Come Let Us Worship (7b): And God Spake all These Words

This series of articles is about the elements of the worship service. Here the author looks at the place of the Ten Commandments in the worship service, discussing the character and goal of the law.

O Come Let Us Worship (7a): And God Spake all These Words

This series of articles is about the elements of the worship service. Here the author looks at the place of the Ten Commandments in the worship service, discussing the character and goal of the law.

Preaching Christ from the Decalogue

Arguing that Christ is the substance of the Ten Commandments, this article shows how the Decalogue reveals the righteousness of Christ, our need for Christ, and the righteousness we have in Christ. These realities call for ministers to learn how to preach Christ from the law.