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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.
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 . . . . For we know that the law
is spiritual . . . ."
I John 5:3, "For this is the love of God, that we keep His
commandments: and His commandments are not grievous."
Revelation 12:17, 14:12 " . . . the remnant of her
seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus
Christ . . . . Here is the patience of the saints: here are
they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus."
Revelation 22:14 "Blessed are they that do His commandments,
that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the
gates into the city."
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Description
Chart of Biblical
Law, Relationship of Commandments & Law
Introduction
The Reading
of the Law
Which Old
Testament Laws Are in Force Today?
Biblical Law
in Scripture Order
Biblical Law
in Topical Order
Guide to
Bible Laws*
Man’s Law versus God’s Law*: (note: these cartoons may take a little time to
load, please be patient)
Rape
Murder
Theft
The Laws of the
Bible**
Obedience
and Disobedience
General
Commandments, Loving Our Neighbor
First
Commandment
Second
Commandment
Third
Commandment
Fourth
Commandment
Fifth Commandment
Sixth
Commandment
Seventh
Commandment
Eighth
Commandment
Ninth
Commandment
Tenth Commandment
Biblical
Liberty and Freedom
Philo:
Classical Expounder of Law, Sabbaths
Bible Law Index Of The Laws, Statutes, And Judgments Of God, by Warren and Joyce Fennell
* From America's
Promise, Phoenix, Arizona.
** Copyrighted
by Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee. Used by permission.
Biblical Law
Originally published in
1986, this revised second edition of Biblical Law has additional
articles and has been reset for laser quality printing.
A proper understanding of
BIBLICAL LAW is important to our spiritual life. Blessings come from obedience
to the Creator’s laws, and cursings from disobedience.
God’s Law defines sin, as
well as the character and nature of God, which is LOVE. The essential teaching
of the Bible is the two great commandments: love for God, and love
for one’s neighbor. These two great commandments are summaries of the Ten
Commandments, which are in turn summaries of the rest of the Bible.
This study of Biblical Law
examines the first four books of the Bible, showing how the statutes explain
and magnify the Ten Commandments. Most professing Christians reject the Law,
which is holy, just and good (Romans 7:12). However, the very mark, or
sign, of true believers in the last days is that they keep God’s Law:
Here
is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God,
and the faith of Jesus. Revelation 14:12.
In the future, the Almighty
willing, I plan to expand Biblical Law to include a listing of God’s
laws through the rest of the Bible, including the New Testament.
I have concluded individual
articles with the Greek Omega symbol,
W
— written by Richard C. Nickels, Gillette, Wyoming
About this Book
Biblical Law is a compilation of the laws of the
Almighty found in the first five books of the Bible, arranged according to the
Ten Commandments. It answers the important question, "Which Old Testament
Laws Are in Force Today?"
A proper understanding of Biblical Law is essential to our
spiritual life. Blessings come from obedience to the Creator’s laws, while
cursings result from disobedience.
God’s Law defines sin, as well as the character and nature
of God, which is LOVE. The basic teaching of the Bible is the two great
commandments: love for God, and love for one’s neighbor.
These two great commandments are summaries of the Ten Commandments, which are
in turn summaries of the rest of the Bible.
This study of Biblical Law examines the first five books of
the Bible, showing how the statutes explain and magnify the Ten Commandments.
Most professing Christians reject the Law, which is holy, just, and good, Romans
7:12. However, the very mark, or sign, of true believers in the last days
is that they keep God’s Law: "Here is the patience of the saints: here are
they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus," Revelation
14:12.
About the Author
Richard C. Nickels (1947-2006) a native of Oregon, has
also lived in Texas, California, Missouri, Washington, and Wyoming. He and his
wife Shirley have three children: Barbara, Rachel, and Amanda. An accountant
and computer consultant, Nickels currently works for a major coal mining
company in Gillette, Wyoming. He is a graduate of Linfield College (BA, 1969, Summa
Cum Laude).
Richard Nickels became a World Tomorrow broadcast
listener in 1961, was baptized in 1969, and was employed by the Worldwide
Church of God from 1971-1973 in festival site construction and church
administration. Since 1978, he has written numerous articles and books for Giving
& Sharing, a non-profit mail order bookstore serving Sabbath-keepers
around the world. These include History of the Seventh Day Church of God,
Six Papers on the History of the Church of God, Biblical Holy Days,
Biblical Law, Biblical Health and Healing, Biblical Doctrine, Biblical
Marriage and Family, Bible Studies, Newsletters, and other articles.
From 1996-1999, Nickels was President of The Bible Sabbath Association, a
non-denominational organization dedicated to promoting the Seventh Day Sabbath
of the Scriptures.
ISBN 1-887670-02-5
Recommended Additional Reading on Bible Law
Digest of Divine Law, by Howard Rand, published by
Destiny Publications, PO Box 177, Merrimac, MA 01860.
The Institutes of
Biblical Law, by
Rousas John Rushdoony, published by The Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing
Company, 1973.
Law and Society, Volume
II of the Institutes of Biblical Law, by Rousas John Rushdoony, published by Ross House Books,
PO Box 67, Vallecito, CA 95251, 1982.