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Ten Commandments
Today is a day of lawlessness. The spirit of our times is one of unbounded "freedom," one of casting off all restraints, despising all authority. Since God Himself is no longer feared by the majority, many no longer respect the God-ordained authority of governments, parents, church leaders, and educators. Because of abounding iniquity on every hand, the love of many professing Christians for their God and His Law has grown cold, just as Christ prophesied (Matthew 24:12) . Yet we see in Holy Scripture that the only true freedom is freedom from sin. Concerning the purpose of Christ's coming into the world, God's angel Gabriel said to Joseph, "And thou shalt call His name JESUS (that is, `JEHOVAH is Savior') : for He shall save His people from their sins" (Matthew 1:21) . The Lord Jesus said, "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:32) . Free from what? Free from sin! Jesus Christ Himself is the Truth, and to know Him is to be free both from the power of reigning sin and from sin's soul-destroying consequences, not simply in the world to come but in this present life as well. The Lord Jesus Himself was well acquainted with the supreme joy of the Godward life of obedience to God's Law and freedom from sin. During His earthly walk, He was a Lawkeeper par excellence. To think, that the Second Person of the holy Trinity, Jehovah the eternal Word, the Lawgiver of Israel, was "made of a woman, made under the Law" (Galatians 4:4) for our redemption! Think on the salvation that has been freely given to you, simply by your having trusted in Christ's blood and righteousness, was procured by Him, your substitute, at the highest possible cost. The salvation that is ''all of grace'' to you was earned, ''all of works,'' by your Savior! And yet He obeyed every commandment with the purest delight, saying, ''My meat (food) is to do the will of Him that sent Me, and to finish His work'' (John 4:34). Christ could say in the words of Job (23:12), yet w
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First published December 1, 1994
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About the author
Arthur W. Pink
657 books304 followersArthur Walkington Pink was born in Nottingham, England on April 1, 1886 and became a Christian in his early 20s. Though born to Christian parents, prior to conversion he migrated into a Theosophical society (an occult gnostic group popular in England during that time), and quickly rose in prominence within their ranks. His conversion came from his father's patient admonitions from Scripture. It was Proverbs 14:12, 'there is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death,' which particularly struck his heart and compelled him to renounce Theosophy and follow Jesus.
Desiring to grow in knowledge of the Bible, Pink migrated to the United States to study at Moody Bible Institute. In 1916 he married Vera E. Russell, from Kentucky. However, he left after just two months for Colorado, then California, then Britain. From 1925 to 1928 he served in Australia, including as pastor of two congregations from 1926 to 1928, when he returned to England, and to the United States the following year. He eventually pastored churches Colorado, California, Kentucky and South Carolina.
In 1922 he started a monthly magazine entitled Studies in Scriptures which circulated among English-speaking Christians worldwide, though only to a relatively small circulation list of around 1,000.
In 1934 Pink returned to England, and within a few years turned his Christian service to writing books and pamphlets. Pink died in Stornoway, Scotland on July 15, 1952. The cause of death was anemia.
After Pink's death, his works were republished by the Banner of Truth Trust and reached a much wider audience as a result. Biographer Iain Murray observes of Pink, "the widespread circulation of his writings after his death made him one of the most influential evangelical authors in the second half of the twentieth century." His writing sparked a revival of expository preaching and focused readers' hearts on biblical living.
Desiring to grow in knowledge of the Bible, Pink migrated to the United States to study at Moody Bible Institute. In 1916 he married Vera E. Russell, from Kentucky. However, he left after just two months for Colorado, then California, then Britain. From 1925 to 1928 he served in Australia, including as pastor of two congregations from 1926 to 1928, when he returned to England, and to the United States the following year. He eventually pastored churches Colorado, California, Kentucky and South Carolina.
In 1922 he started a monthly magazine entitled Studies in Scriptures which circulated among English-speaking Christians worldwide, though only to a relatively small circulation list of around 1,000.
In 1934 Pink returned to England, and within a few years turned his Christian service to writing books and pamphlets. Pink died in Stornoway, Scotland on July 15, 1952. The cause of death was anemia.
After Pink's death, his works were republished by the Banner of Truth Trust and reached a much wider audience as a result. Biographer Iain Murray observes of Pink, "the widespread circulation of his writings after his death made him one of the most influential evangelical authors in the second half of the twentieth century." His writing sparked a revival of expository preaching and focused readers' hearts on biblical living.
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November 2, 2021
A concise classic reformed exposition of the 10 commandments, considering the broader morality implied by each command and hence laying out a framework for all areas of morality.
About 5 pages are spent on each commandment - the material is engaging and challenging - this could be used as a brief devotional of sorts, as well as being challenged with the law of God each chapter calls the reader to look away from sin and look to God.
This book would be a useful book of basic christian moral instruction for a young believer or child BUT also a helpful book for any believer wanting to review - books like this are worth going back to repeatedly.
Whilst this is a good book it’s not something earth shattering that everyone must buy. It is very edifying, but if you’ve read the section on the commandments in the Westminster Larger Catechism or Calvin’s institutes you will already have encountered most of this material.
About 5 pages are spent on each commandment - the material is engaging and challenging - this could be used as a brief devotional of sorts, as well as being challenged with the law of God each chapter calls the reader to look away from sin and look to God.
This book would be a useful book of basic christian moral instruction for a young believer or child BUT also a helpful book for any believer wanting to review - books like this are worth going back to repeatedly.
Whilst this is a good book it’s not something earth shattering that everyone must buy. It is very edifying, but if you’ve read the section on the commandments in the Westminster Larger Catechism or Calvin’s institutes you will already have encountered most of this material.
May 23, 2023
This was a nice, concise, Reformed book regarding the Ten Commandments. While short in length, Pink packs his thoughts in, gleaning a great deal regarding God's purposes for understanding and living out His Law. I appreciated this book for myself and used many of his insights in leading a group study on the Ten Commandments.
April 1, 2019
Ten Commandments Clarified
He does a great work explaining the finer point that can be found in each one. He does this by using Scripture to do so.
He does a great work explaining the finer point that can be found in each one. He does this by using Scripture to do so.
November 8, 2022
I read this for a sermon series on the Ten Commandments. Excellent insights, nicely stated.
February 3, 2024
Very deep, but concise work on the 10 commandments that makes you think far beyond the surface of these commands.
December 28, 2024
love love love. such a helpful read!!!
June 13, 2025
This is a wonderful primer on the Ten Commandments. With so much confusion today as to the Christian’s duty towards God & man, this book provides a clear overview on that subject.
March 13, 2025
Good, basic, reformed exposition of the ten commandments.
January 19, 2015
Pretty solid, brief exposition of the ten commandments, showing their continual relevance. I would have liked to see a little more depth, but I think brevity was the authors intent. I especially liked the closing chapter, "A Word to Parents". As a father of one, with another on the way, it was incredibly timely for me.
Full thoughts on my favorite quotes here: https://aaronjwill.wordpress.com/2015...
Full thoughts on my favorite quotes here: https://aaronjwill.wordpress.com/2015...
February 15, 2017
Why Study The Law?
Why should you read this book?
Dave said in Psalm 119:99 that The Law had given him: "...more understanding than all his teachers:..."
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers:
for thy testimonies are my meditation.
A.W. Pink said:
"The rest of the Scriptures are but a commentary on the Ten Commandments"
Therefore start studying, and be blessed.
Yours in Christ,
Alex
P.s. Thank you Chapel Library.
Why should you read this book?
Dave said in Psalm 119:99 that The Law had given him: "...more understanding than all his teachers:..."
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers:
for thy testimonies are my meditation.
A.W. Pink said:
"The rest of the Scriptures are but a commentary on the Ten Commandments"
Therefore start studying, and be blessed.
Yours in Christ,
Alex
P.s. Thank you Chapel Library.
July 17, 2011
Nice little introduction to God's Law.
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