PRIMER on Biblical Law
PRIMER ON BBIIBBLLIICCAALL LLAAWW RICHARD C. NICKELS PRIMER ON Biblical Law by Richard C. Nickels " . if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments," Matthew 19:17. Release 2.1, First Five Books of the Bible, June, 1996 Study No. 103 Giving & Sharing, PO Box 100, Neck City, MO 64849 Acknowledgments Thanks to Artie Satterfield, whose notes and encouragement formed the basis for this study, and Ronald H. Stewart for proofreading and overall support of the original edition. 2 Why This Book Was Written Psalm 19:7-8, 10-11 "The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes . More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward." Psalm 119:97, 172 "O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day . for all thy commandments are righteousness." Matthew 5:17, 19 "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil . Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven." Romans 7:12, 14 "Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good .
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