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God's Law Made Easy
We live in an age of accelerating moral decline which bodes ill for the future of our culture, society, and nation. A stable, peaceful, and productive society requires a secure and righteous moral foundation. Man cannot exist without a moral code to restrain his sinful passions and to guide him to righteous conduct.
Our collapsing mores should especially be a deep concern for Christians because moral decadence, left unchecked, inevitably leads to social collapse. And this will not only destroy Christian families, but the opportunity of the Christian witness to the world. Though in the historical long-run the Christian faith will eventually grow to righteous dominance in the world, Christians must labor now to be a part of the solution to the contemporary moral problem. And this means that we must renew our commitment to Scripture.
Contained within the absolute truth of Gods Word we find his solution to mans moral confusion: Gods absolute standard for righteousness contained in his holy Law. Unfortunately, contemporary theological discussions too quickly write-off any consideration of both the legitimacy of Gods Law in the new covenant era and the applicability of it in the modern world setting.
Because of the nature of the modern debate and our special need for socio-political as well as personal norms, this book will focus specifically on the question of the relevance of the Old Testament Law today. Christians need to return to a whole-Bible ethic rather than a piece-meal it-seems-to-me morality. Gods Law Made Easy is a good place to start.
Our collapsing mores should especially be a deep concern for Christians because moral decadence, left unchecked, inevitably leads to social collapse. And this will not only destroy Christian families, but the opportunity of the Christian witness to the world. Though in the historical long-run the Christian faith will eventually grow to righteous dominance in the world, Christians must labor now to be a part of the solution to the contemporary moral problem. And this means that we must renew our commitment to Scripture.
Contained within the absolute truth of Gods Word we find his solution to mans moral confusion: Gods absolute standard for righteousness contained in his holy Law. Unfortunately, contemporary theological discussions too quickly write-off any consideration of both the legitimacy of Gods Law in the new covenant era and the applicability of it in the modern world setting.
Because of the nature of the modern debate and our special need for socio-political as well as personal norms, this book will focus specifically on the question of the relevance of the Old Testament Law today. Christians need to return to a whole-Bible ethic rather than a piece-meal it-seems-to-me morality. Gods Law Made Easy is a good place to start.
119 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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Kenneth L. Gentry Jr.
48 books86 followersKenneth L. Gentry, Jr. is a Reformed theologian, and an ordained minister in the Reformed Presbyterian Church General Assembly (RPCGA). He is particularly known for his support for and publication on the topics of orthodox preterism and postmillennialism in Christian eschatology, as well as for theonomy and six day creation. He holds that each of these theological distinctives are logical and theological extensions of his foundational theology, which is Calvinistic and Reformed.
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February 26, 2015
This is by far my favorite book on God's law that I have read so far! This is a great book to get someone's feet wet in the debate over the continuing validity of the law for today. It includes an exegetical look at all of the passages that appear derogatory of the law, which was *so* helpful.
August 2, 2021
Fantastic as always in his clear and thorough exposition of Scripture, Kenneth Gentry presents a rock-solid argument for the continued relevance of God's moral and judicial law. Highly recommended for the life-long advocate of theonomy, and also the meanest skeptic.
June 12, 2013
God’s Law
“The Law of the Lord is perfect converting the soul.” (Psalm 19:7)
“Oh, How I love Thy Law.” (Psalm 119:97)
1. The Law represents the very presence of God.
a. 10 commandments written by “finger” of God Himself. (Exodus 31:18-32:16; Deuteronomy 9:10)
b. Jesus = God’s presence described as “finger” of God. (Luke 11:20)
2. The Law reflects God’s character.
a. The Lord is good, holy, righteous, and spiritual. (Psalm 110:5; Isaiah 6:3; Deuteronomy 32:4; John 4:24)
b. The Law of God is good, holy, righteous, and spiritual. (Romans 7:12-14)
3. The Law lies at the heart of the New Covenant.
a. Prophesied by Jeremiah 31 that God would write His law on our hearts.
b. Fulfilled in the new and better Covenant. (Hebrews 8:6-10)
4. The Law defines sin without which we would not need a savior.
a. Through the law comes the knowledge of sin. (Romans 3:20)
b. I would not have known sin except through the law. (Romans 7::7)
c. Sin is a transgression of the law. (1 John 3:4)
5. The Law convicts of sin without which we couldn’t be saved.
a. We know that whatever the law says, it speaks so that every mouth may be closed and the whole world become accountable to God. (Romans 3:19)
b. If you show partiality, you are committing sin, and are convicted by the Law as transgressors. (James 2:9)
6. The Law drives men to Christ apart from whom there is no salvation. (Acts 4:11)
a. Example of Paul (Philippians 3:3-9)
b. The Law was our school master to bring us to Christ. (Galatians 3:24)
7. The Law restrains evil, without which we would have no justice and therefore no peace or liberty but only a miserable and dangerous society and life.
a. Where there is no revelation, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law. (Proverbs 29:18)
b. The law is good, if used lawfully. The law was made for the lawless and rebellious. (1 Timothy 1:8-11)
c. The government bears the sword to punish evildoers. (Romans 13:1-7)
d. How do we know who is an evildoer without the Law of God? How do we know what is just punishment without the law? Man’s law must reflect God’s “higher” and “natural” Law or it is no law. (example: abortion)
8. The Law guides our sanctification. The Holy Spirit provides the power.
a. For the commandment is a lamp. (Proverbs 6:23)
b. For what the Law could not do… God did. (Romans 8:3-4)
9. Jesus did not come to destroy the law but fulfill it. (Matthew 5:17)
10. It is fulfilled in us who walk in the Spirit. (Romans 8:4)
Jesus taught that whoever breaks one of the least commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven but he who keeps the Law and teaches others to do the same is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:19)
Jesus also described those who call Him “Lord, Lord” but do not do as He says as “workers of lawlessness” and told them to “depart from me”. (Matthew 7:21-27)
“The Law of the Lord is perfect converting the soul.” (Psalm 19:7)
“Oh, How I love Thy Law.” (Psalm 119:97)
1. The Law represents the very presence of God.
a. 10 commandments written by “finger” of God Himself. (Exodus 31:18-32:16; Deuteronomy 9:10)
b. Jesus = God’s presence described as “finger” of God. (Luke 11:20)
2. The Law reflects God’s character.
a. The Lord is good, holy, righteous, and spiritual. (Psalm 110:5; Isaiah 6:3; Deuteronomy 32:4; John 4:24)
b. The Law of God is good, holy, righteous, and spiritual. (Romans 7:12-14)
3. The Law lies at the heart of the New Covenant.
a. Prophesied by Jeremiah 31 that God would write His law on our hearts.
b. Fulfilled in the new and better Covenant. (Hebrews 8:6-10)
4. The Law defines sin without which we would not need a savior.
a. Through the law comes the knowledge of sin. (Romans 3:20)
b. I would not have known sin except through the law. (Romans 7::7)
c. Sin is a transgression of the law. (1 John 3:4)
5. The Law convicts of sin without which we couldn’t be saved.
a. We know that whatever the law says, it speaks so that every mouth may be closed and the whole world become accountable to God. (Romans 3:19)
b. If you show partiality, you are committing sin, and are convicted by the Law as transgressors. (James 2:9)
6. The Law drives men to Christ apart from whom there is no salvation. (Acts 4:11)
a. Example of Paul (Philippians 3:3-9)
b. The Law was our school master to bring us to Christ. (Galatians 3:24)
7. The Law restrains evil, without which we would have no justice and therefore no peace or liberty but only a miserable and dangerous society and life.
a. Where there is no revelation, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law. (Proverbs 29:18)
b. The law is good, if used lawfully. The law was made for the lawless and rebellious. (1 Timothy 1:8-11)
c. The government bears the sword to punish evildoers. (Romans 13:1-7)
d. How do we know who is an evildoer without the Law of God? How do we know what is just punishment without the law? Man’s law must reflect God’s “higher” and “natural” Law or it is no law. (example: abortion)
8. The Law guides our sanctification. The Holy Spirit provides the power.
a. For the commandment is a lamp. (Proverbs 6:23)
b. For what the Law could not do… God did. (Romans 8:3-4)
9. Jesus did not come to destroy the law but fulfill it. (Matthew 5:17)
10. It is fulfilled in us who walk in the Spirit. (Romans 8:4)
Jesus taught that whoever breaks one of the least commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven but he who keeps the Law and teaches others to do the same is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:19)
Jesus also described those who call Him “Lord, Lord” but do not do as He says as “workers of lawlessness” and told them to “depart from me”. (Matthew 7:21-27)
January 15, 2021
To many times we hear Christians saying things like, “we’re not under law anymore we’re under grace” or “that was the old covenant we’re under the new covenant now”. In this great introduction to understanding the full scope and range of God‘s Law, Gentry takes the reader on a biblical journey briefly explaining the nature, purpose, application of God‘s law. He also in a very useful section addresses many misconceptions and a variety of verses that are normally used against those who believe in the validity of God‘s law for today. After a year like 2020, Christians must go back to the Scriptures, and actually begin to formulate a Christian worldview. To do such a thing we must consider the perfect Word of God as a first point of reference for all of life, thus a comprehensive understanding of God’s Law is absolutely essential. Law is inescapable, hence we must choose God’s Law or man’s law, have a pick. Neutrality is a myth.
November 25, 2014
Outstanding book. Manageable (about 100 pages) and yet thorough at the same time. This is a great popular-level introduction to the continuing validity of God's Law-Word in today's world. Every Christian leader (pastor, husband, politician) should read this book A.S.A.P.
April 9, 2022
Law versus Grace
I found this book difficult to read at times but in the last few chapters I began to see what the author was trying to point out. As a Christian I have always used the law to point out GOD’s standards that they may see their sin. I also understood that our civil laws were derived from the Holy Scriptures. If applied today, we wouldn’t have the predominance of sin in our society.
I found this book difficult to read at times but in the last few chapters I began to see what the author was trying to point out. As a Christian I have always used the law to point out GOD’s standards that they may see their sin. I also understood that our civil laws were derived from the Holy Scriptures. If applied today, we wouldn’t have the predominance of sin in our society.
April 15, 2023
A really good introduction to the topic of Theonomy
February 1, 2024
Clear and easy to understand exposition of God’s Law. God’s Law is just, righteous and eternal.
April 28, 2015
Excellent and succinct.
July 22, 2016
Good introduction to the topic, and rather convincing. I got a little lost in the last chapter on the WCF but it it clear many Puritans held Gentry's view of the Law.
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