Law Liberty A Biblical Look At Legalism
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Law Liberty A Biblical Look At Legalism
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Author : Don Kistler
language : en
Publisher: The Northampton Press
Release Date : 2015-03-16
Law Liberty A Biblical Look At Legalism written by Don Kistler and has been published by The Northampton Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-16 with Religion categories.
The authors in this compilation address the issue of legalism from a variety of angles. John MacArthur shows, first that obedience to God is not an issue of legalism, but an issue of love. In his second chapter, he deals with the inevitable response of people who are confronted with Biblical standards, "Judge not that ye be not judged." Here MacArthur shows what our Lord meant when He said that, and shows what biblical discernment really is, that there is a vast difference between judgmental and holding people accountable to God's standards. Phil Johnson, in his first chapter, deals with Christian liberty. In his second chapter, he takes a critical look at two kinds of legalism, then explores the relationship of Christian love and Christian liberty. Joel Beeke shows that enthusiasm for God's law is not necessarily legalism. One can be zealous without being legalistic. As David wrote: "Oh, how I love Thy Law!" Bruce Bickel explains that legalism is due to a weak understanding of what Christ accomplished on the cross. Jim Elliff makes clear that legalism is an attack on unity within the Body of Christ, particularly local congregations. Ken Talbot helps us to see that legalism is inconsistent with and incompatible with the doctrine of justification by faith alone. He points out that the doctrine of "free will" leads to this dangerous position. Rick Phillips explores the relationship to loving God and obeying His law. Some today believe that love is all that matters, and that the law as a guideline to love is extinct. Then this author shows that Biblical sanctification is the antidote to and the opposite of legalism. Steven J. Lawson shows that legalism is the result of holding to man-made traditions over the truth of God's Word. Second, he points out how dangerous and deadly a thing legalism is and why. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction: What Legalism Is, What Legalism Does - Don Kistler 2. Truth Vs. Tradition - Stephen J. Lawson 3. Love and God's Law - Richard D. Philips 4. The Cross Is Enough - Bruce Bickel 5. The Danger of Legalism - Steven J. Lawson 6. Obedience: Love or Legalism? - John MacArthur 7. Zealous But not Legalistic - Joel Beeke 8. The Plague of Free-Will Moralism - Kenneth Talbot 9. Judging Vs. Biblical Discernment - John MacArthur 10. Stand Fast in Liberty - Phil Johnson 11. Real Love and Real Liberty - Phil Johnson 12. What Freedom From the Law Accomplishes For the Local Church - Jim Elliff 13. Biblical Sanctification: The Antidote to Legalism - Richard D. Philips
Law And Liberty
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Author : Don Kistler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Law And Liberty written by Don Kistler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Grace (Theology) categories.
There are two deadly extremes Christians must avoid: legalism and antinomianism. Both are antithetical to the gospel. One raises God's standards and the other lowers them. This book addresses the first of those deadly traps, that of legalism. It is a term that is often thrown about, but is seldom defined. In this helpful book, several noted preachers and theologians show what legalism is and how destructive it can be to a right understanding of both justification and sanctification. Legalism is "a yoke that neither we nor our fathers could bear." Fortunately, that "yoke" was borne by Christ at the cross, and He alone is able to bear it. He has "fulfilled all righteousness" for us, and that is a reason for rejoicing. - Publisher.
The Royal Law Of Liberty
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Author : Darwin Chandler
language : en
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Release Date : 2003
The Royal Law Of Liberty written by Darwin Chandler and has been published by Trafford Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Religion categories.
This book is a frontal assault on all law based, obedience oriented religion. Most Christians carry a load of spiritual bondage, condemnation, guilt and shame. Some are deeply despondent and depressed because this load is too heavy for them to bear. Few Christians are truly confident in their personal relationship with God. This situation exists because: 1) Christians are generally unable to distinguish between actual sin versus mere human opinion about sin; 2) Christians do not understand that Jesus set them free from obedience based religion; 3) Christians do not know how to decide for themselves what is truly moral; 4) Christians have no real experience of "Christian Liberty." These issues are examined in sufficient detail to enable one to understand the radical nature of the "freedom for which Christ set us free," (Gal. 5:1). The author's goal is to destroy the roots of religious legalism so Christian believers can live the life of freedom which is their spiritual "blood-right." Beginning with a development of the "Master Key" to Biblical morality, the nature and implications of Christ's "Law of Love" are thoroughly explored. Next, the author discusses the true nature of morality, answering the question, "What exactly makes a thing sinful?" Careful attention is given to the concept of "defilement" or "uncleanness," with a bold look at Paul's revolutionary statement that "nothing is unclean of itself," (Rom. 14:14, 20). In Part Three, Legalism is exposed in all its ugliness. This section details the Biblical method for determining what is truly sin, and what is merely human opinion. Part Four destroys the bitter root of Legalism with persistent emphasis on the fact that Jesus Christ ended the rule of law by His life, death and resurrection. Part Five looks at the theology of Galatians, the Christian's "Emancipation Proclamation," closing with pointed illustration of how this all affects a Christian's liberty to exercise personal choice in what (s)he will or won't do. Five appendices explore several specific issues raised by the preceding study. These include: Conclusions About Christian Liberty "Contradictory" Scriptures? Christian Liberty and Sexual Issues The Necessity Of Experiencing Freedom The Non-Negotiables of Bible Study This is the only book on Christian Freedom written by an ex Fundamentalist. The author was raised in an atmosphere of extreme legalism. The first half of his Christian ministry was spent preaching, defending and even debating the concepts that he now seeks to destroy. The author lived in legalism forty years. He understands legalism. He therefore knows how to attack its vulnerable spots. His goal was not to write a book, but to give to anyone who is interested, information that will set them free from bondage to legalism and open the pathway to self-government under the rule of love. For more information on spiritual freedom visit the author's website, www.freedomguide.net
Liberty Freedom Not To Sin
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Author : David Pawson
language : en
Publisher: Anchor Recordings Limited
Release Date : 2021-11
Liberty Freedom Not To Sin written by David Pawson and has been published by Anchor Recordings Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11 with Religion categories.
No one is able to keep all of the laws of the Old Testament - all of the time, not even the holy men of the Old Testament - Moses, King David and others. Jesus himself said that even if you only look at a woman lustfully you have already committed adultery in your heart. Priests and those in leadership within the Church have often been guilty of misusing the laws of Moses by teaching and demanding strict, literal or even excessive conformity to the Old Testament Law. Such practice puts one under the law, and even places the law above the gospel. In his letter to the Galatians Paul teaches that to be a Christian you do not need to be circumcised and that an over emphasis on keeping the laws, including keeping the Sabbath results in legalism and ultimately brings God's Wrath. The opposite of legalism is license - doing whatever you want whenever you want and that you are only responsible to yourself rather than a higher authority. This also brings God's wrath. In this book David Pawson explains how through Christ's death and resurrection, we have been released from the legalism of the Old Testament Laws (which no one is able to keep all of the time), not to do the opposite which will result in sin by doing whatever we please, whenever we want, but through Christ we have been given true liberty ...the liberty to choose not to sin, by walking in the Spirit.
Escaping Legalism
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Author : Chris Brown
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2014-03-09
Escaping Legalism written by Chris Brown and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-09 with categories.
Is a Christian supposed to keep the Old Testament Jewish law? Is it even possible? So much confusion abounds among believers about the Old Testament Jewish law and it's place in our lives today. And there may be even more confusion regarding the ideal of Christian liberty. The apostle Paul faced the same issues and explained in clear detail to the Galatian Christians what the answers were. In Escaping Legalism you will be able to learn for yourself how the Jewish law relates to you and what it means to have liberty in Christ. After reading this study of Paul's letter to the churches of Galatia, you will not have to be confused about the Law or Christian liberty ever again.
Beyond Chapter And Verse
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Author : Ken Casillas
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2018-02-28
Beyond Chapter And Verse written by Ken Casillas and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-28 with Religion categories.
Do you struggle to connect the dots between the Bible and your life? While Christians instinctively want to apply Scripture, we encounter difficulties that can discourage us and diminish our engagement with God’s Word. Indeed, biblical application has suffered in various ways in the church—everything from neglect to abuse to contempt. Responding to such challenges, Beyond Chapter and Verse provides a biblically based rationale for the practice of application and then proposes a biblically consistent method for application. The book is substantive but accessible, relevant for believers generally as well as preachers. It begins by sketching the broad theological context of Bible application, relating it to the gospel generally and to sanctification specifically. The heart of the study then synthesizes key Old and New Testament passages relative to the process of application. Building on this foundation, the book sets forth a sensible approach for arriving at legitimate applications of Scripture. A rich assortment of positive and negative case studies illustrates the method, motivating believers to apply the Scriptures for themselves.
Legalism And The Sins Of The Church
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Author : L. Roger Sockwell
language : en
Publisher: Xulon Press
Release Date : 2002
Legalism And The Sins Of The Church written by L. Roger Sockwell and has been published by Xulon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Religion categories.
Reading Romans With Eastern Eyes
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Author : Brad Vaughn
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2019-06-11
Reading Romans With Eastern Eyes written by Brad Vaughn and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-11 with Religion categories.
Christianity Today's 2020 Book of the Year Award of Merit - Biblical Studies Biblical Foundations Award Finalist What does it mean to “read Romans with Eastern eyes”? Combining research from Asian scholars with his many years of experience living and working in East Asia, Brad Vaughn directs our attention to Paul's letter to the Romans. He argues that some traditional East Asian cultural values are closer to those of the first-century biblical world than common Western cultural values. In addition, he adds his voice to the scholarship engaging the values of honor and shame in particular and their influence on biblical interpretation. As readers, we bring our own cultural fluencies and values to the text. Our biases and background influence what we observe—and what we overlook. This book helps us consider ways we sometimes miss valuable insights because of widespread cultural blind spots. In Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes, Vaughn demonstrates how paying attention to East Asian culture provides a helpful lens for interpreting Paul's most complex letter. When read this way, we see how honor and shame shape so much of Paul's message and mission.
The Law
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Author : Rob Primeau
language : en
Publisher: Word Publishing Company, LLC
Release Date : 2019-07-17
The Law written by Rob Primeau and has been published by Word Publishing Company, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-17 with Philosophy categories.
GK Chesterton said; anyone who takes down a piece of a fence should always first pause as to why it was put up in the first place." I give Chesterton credit for coming to the truth that we do, indeed, need a fence, but he missed the mark in not pausing long enough to question the fence itself. When Roman Catholicism dejudiazed the traditions written in The Bible, they ripped down a wall that can never be replaced, and in its place erected a fence that merely resembles the wall. Ever since that time Christians have been tearing down and rebuilding this fence, and implicit in this ridiculous action lies the fact that the entire fence is inadequate. A fence cannot contain what a wall was meant to contain, and no matter how hard man tries he cannot rebuild or improve upon what God has already built, he can only yield to it. Until men consider how best to re-erect the original wall, they will always find themselves in the ridiculous position of patching and re-patching an old tattered fence- like an old shepherd who is too proud, attached, and blind to admit that his little fence is obsolete and unable to protect his flock from the wolves. The Christmas tree is rather symbolic of modern day Christendom. The danger in adding new customs and laws into a society is not in the customs themselves; it is that they trivialize the true Laws and customs which had real moral meaning in them. Jesus, when holding the "traditions of the Pharisees" in contempt, for this very reason; ended the conversation with decisiveness, stating, "every tree that my Heavenly Father has not planted must be uprooted". The Christmas tree is symbolic, in that it is a tree without roots; and we know what happened to the seed that sprang up quickly but had no root; it withered quickly. Christendom has been as a swinging pendulum; swinging from one extreme to the other; from piety one generation to profanity to the next-- because it has no root. Both the pastor and the politician have warned us of these things. The politician feared that the truth would be concealed from us. The pastor feared that the truth would be drowned in a sea of irrelevant nonsense. The politician feared the systematic dismantling of the bonds in our local communities. The pastor feared that no such bonds would exist. The politician believed we would become a captive culture. The pastor feared that we would become a trivial culture, preoccupied with vacation time, reality television, and drunken games. In short, the politician feared that inflicting pain would oppress us; the pastor feared that inflicting pleasure would oppress us. We are starting to now realize is that the fears of the politician, are quickly becoming a reality, because the pastor's fears have long been our reality. The obvious shortcomings of our modern system of law and government give reason to call them into consideration. This treatise not only calls into consideration the current systems of Law--both religious and civil, but also proposes a new Government that encompasses both. This is a political treatise on the genesis of a civil society. It takes man in his state in nature, and then illustrates how a civil society spontaneously arises from his action. Composed of many short essays compiled into three books, it outlines the genesis of society, the need for Absolutes in that society, and the third is on the unfolding of Scripture which brings together the first two together, in a coherent worldview.
Breaking The Bondage Of Legalism
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Author : Neil T. Anderson
language : en
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Release Date : 2003-07-01
Breaking The Bondage Of Legalism written by Neil T. Anderson and has been published by Harvest House Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-07-01 with Religion categories.
Neil Anderson (author of the bestselling "The Bondage Breaker(TM)") and his coauthors expose the trauma of legalism--and show how Christ liberates us from trying to be "good enough for God." According to a recent poll, 57 percent of Christians strongly agree the Christian life is well summed-up as "trying hard to do what God commands." But biblically, making laws our "lord" estranges us from Christ! The authors reveal... "the chains of legalism: " shame, guilt, pride "the keys to liberty: " knowing who we are in Christ, resting in the Father's love "the life of freedom: " joyful friendship with God, obedience viewed properly Here's encouragement for defeated believers--and an appeal to the church to be free in Christ.