No One Changes God's Law
God's moral will for His people has not changed, and the Ten Commandments still represent the moral principles that are the will of God.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes that despite living in the age of grace, the Ten Commandments remain relevant and binding as they reflect God's moral will for His people. He critiques the modern tendency to dismiss the commandments, arguing that they are essential for understanding our need for the gospel of salvation. Tozer references historical figures like Dwight L. Moody and John Wesley, who recognized the importance of the Law in preparing hearts for the gospel. He asserts that while Christians are under Christ's higher law of love and grace, the moral principles of the Ten Commandments continue to guide believers. Ultimately, God's moral will has not changed, and the commandments still hold significance in the life of the church.
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Because we live in a period known as the age of God's grace, it has become a popular thing to declare that the Ten Commandments are no longer valid, no longer relevant in our society. With that context, it has become apparent that Christian churches are not paying attention to the Ten Commandments. But Dwight L Moody preached often in the commandments. John Wesley said he preached the commands of the Law to prepare the way for the gospel. R. A. Torrey told ministers if they did not preach the Law they would have no response to the preaching of the gospel. It is the Law that shows us our need for the gospel of salvation and forgiveness!
It is accurate to say that our binding obligation is not to the Old Testament Law.
As sincere Christians we are under Christ's higher law-that which is represented in His love and grace. But everything that is morally commanded in the Ten Commandments still comprises the moral principles that are the will of God for His people. God's basic moral will for His people has not changed!
Sermon Outline
- The Misconception of the Age of Grace
- The Ten Commandments are no longer valid
- Christian churches are not paying attention to the Ten Commandments
Key Quotes
“It is the Law that shows us our need for the gospel of salvation and forgiveness!” — A.W. Tozer
“God's basic moral will for His people has not changed!” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We must continue to preach and teach the Ten Commandments to show our need for the gospel of salvation and forgiveness.
- God's moral will for His people has not changed, and we must strive to live according to His principles.
- The Ten Commandments are still relevant in our society and should be taken seriously by Christian churches.