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Lecture Notes on Law and Religion

Introduction to Law in Religious Context

Canon: Major religious aspect of law.
Lex: Another term for law, different from "lexicon".
Law as Regulation: Law is a regulation, precept, edict, mandate, principle, etc.
Law and God: Understanding law is crucial to understand its meaning and purpose in relation to God.

Key Terms: Law involves criteria, guidelines, commands, acts, legality, covenants, injunctions, decrees, bylaws, ordinances, enactments, rulings, directives.
Law's Role: Basis for covenants, political legislation, and guidelines.
Christian View: The idea that Christians are not under law is questioned; law serves various purposes beyond restraining liberty.

Law and Scripture: The law is present in the New Testament (~225 times).
Antinomianism: The belief of being without law is criticized.
Grace vs. Law: Grace supersedes law on a case-by-case basis but law remains.

Fulfillment of Law: Jesus didn’t come to abolish the law but to fulfill it; law continues in a spiritual sense.
Embodiment of Law: Jesus embodies the law; as a king embodies his realm and people.
Prophecy and Law: Prophets and the law prophesied until John.

Common Misinterpretations: Many Christians are misled to believe salvation allows sin without consequences.
Role of Prophets: Prophets are integral, not absent in the New Testament; they support the law.

Scripture References: Law and the prophets are coupled in scripture multiple times.
Role of Prophets: Prophets are meant to guide, correct, and uphold God's law and teachings.

Golden Rule: Originated from prophets, emphasizing treating others as you wish to be treated.
Love Commandments: The greatest commandments relate to loving God and neighbor.

Canon: A body of laws or rules. In a religious context, it often refers to sacred writings or doctrines.
Lex: Latin for "law."
Lexicon: A dictionary or vocabulary of a particular language or subject. Different from "lex" (law).
Covenant: A solemn agreement or contract.
Antinomianism: The belief that Christians are not bound by the moral law.
Jurisprudence: The theory or philosophy of law.

Matthew 5:18: "For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished."
Matthew 7:12: "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." (The Golden Rule)
Matthew 11:13: "For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John."
Matthew 22:40: "On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets." (Love of God and neighbor)
Romans 7: Paul's discussion of the struggle with sin under the law.
Galatians: Paul's discussion of freedom from the law through faith in Christ.
Psalm 19: A psalm praising the law of the Lord. "The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple..."
Acts 13:15: Reference to the reading of the law and the prophets in a synagogue service.
Acts 3:21: "Heaven must receive him [Jesus] until the time for restoring all things, which God announced long ago through the mouth of his holy prophets."

Law's Continuation: Despite being fulfilled in a new form, the law remains active within believers.
Importance of Proper Teaching: Misinterpretation can lead to rebellion and lawlessness among Christians.
Final Thoughts: Prophets maintain crucial roles in teaching, guiding, and maintaining the ethical standards set by God.