Search -
The Gospel VS. Legalism: How to Deal With Legalism's Insidious Influence
The Gospel VS Legalism How to Deal With Legalism's Insidious Influence Author:Marvin Moore The Gospel vs. Legalism — Do the Ten Commandments still apply to God;s people? — Marvin Moore explained to his inquirer why he thought they did, quoting all the usual proof texts Adventists use. — "That's not true!" the man almost shouted. "Haven't you read that Christians are release from the law?" He point to Romans 7:... more »1-3 and Romans 6:14.
"And here's final proof," he exclaimed, turning to Galatians 3:25, "Now that faith has conme, we are no longer under the supervision of the law' (NIV)."
The battery of proof texts from the other side of the question painfully reminded Moore of the apparent contradiction in Paul's writings about the law. Frustrated, he left the discussion determined to find out what Galatians really means. Months of prayerful study brought not only rewarding answers, but the exciting realization that Paul's Epistle has a powerful message for ... today.
The Gospel vs. Legalism explores God's intent for the law. It helps us understand what legalism is all about and how we can escape its crippling consequences to experience joyful freedom in Christ.
You'll see that there are many similarities between the problems Christians faced in Galatia and those we face today. Paul encourages us never to exchange our relationship with Christ for a religion centered on rules and regulations. He teaches us that we must never substitute any system of works for the gospel of righteousness by faith.« less