Faith & Reason Nexus

“For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation.”
Ephesians 2:14

Timeline:

• Eden
• Patriarchal Law
• Promise, 1921 B.C.
• Mt. Sinai, 1450 B.C.
• Flood, 2348 B.C.
• Jewish Nation
• Pentecost, A.D. 30
• End of Time
• Christians

Purpose of the Law:

• Develop People – Galatians 3:24
• Expose Sinfulness – Romans 7:7
• Give Types – Hebrews 10:1
• Deliver Oracles
• Preserve Promise – Galatians 3:16-19

Weakness of the Law:

• No Righteousness – Galatians 2:21
• No Justification – Romans 3:1-2
• No Remission – Hebrews 10:4; 9:15
• No Perfection – Galatians 3:18
• No Life Given – Romans 3:20-28

Repeal of the Law:

• Why? – Hebrews 10:9; 8:7
• Where?
• When?
• Blessings?
• Reconciliation – Colossians 1:18-19
• New Creature – 2 Corinthians 5:17
• Colossians 2:13-14
• Hebrews 9:15-17
• Ephesians 2:13-16