November 14
THE PURPOSE OF THE LAW / PART 1
According to Randy Bonacorso:
-"If there is one single topic in the Bible that remains shrouded in confusion, it would be understanding the
purpose of the law. We are of course speaking of the law of Moses and all that is contained therein. There is so much confusion
on this topic that one hardly knows where to begin. There are those who say that the law has no more purpose in our lives
in this day and age, paying absolutely no attention to it at all. Then there are those who are still under the bondage of
trying to keep the law, living a life of condemnation, frustration, hypocrisy, self-righteousness, and failure. Still yet,
there are those who want to play both sides of the fence, trying to keep certain laws while totally ignoring and disregarding
others. ARE YOU CONFUSED YET? MOST OF THE CHURCH IS! Let us look to the scriptures for solid and concrete answers to this
perplexing problem. 1st Timothy 1:8,9 states, … But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, … The definition of
sin is clearly spelled out and defies complication. John’s first epistle defines sin as “transgression of the
law” (3:4). Paul writes in Romans 3:20, “By the law is the knowledge of sin.” In Romans 5:13 he says, “For
until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.” Finally, he puts it as simply as possible:
“For where no law is, there is no transgression” (Romans 4:15)." ( The Gospel Of Maturity, Randy Bonacorso
)
-With a little bit of research we can already begin to see that there is a purpose for the law, and that this
purpose is very specific. The very first and foremost purpose of the law is to bring us to the knowledge of sin. It is so
important that we understand this primary purpose of the law. Many people use the law unlawfully, using it as a means to acquire
righteousness with God, making themselves feel superior to others. THERE IS NO BONDAGE LIKE THE BONDAGE THAT ACCOMPANIES A
PERSON WHO IS TRYING TO ACQUIRE THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD BY THE KEEPING OF THE LAW. THE VERY PURPOSE OF THE LAW IS TO SHOW
MAN THAT HE IS NOT ABLE TO KEEP IT ( THE LAW ) IN AND OF HIMSELF. The law is a mirror in which we see ourselves for who we
really are. It shows us the condition of our condition. This is explained to us in Romans chapter three. We are told that
the law is the very thing that reveals to us our sinful condition. This is a very important step in our salvation process,
for it brings to our attention …
-THE KNOWLEDGE OF SIN!-
