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Adventistische Schriften über: "Bible study based on the source: OT–NT – what is still valid? Which Old Testament commandments remain in force in the New Testament?"
Answer
The provided writings distinguish between the moral law and the ceremonial as well as the special civil regulations of Israel: the moral law remains in force, while the sacrificial and ritual regulations fulfilled their purpose with Christ’s death. The Ten Commandments and the principles of love for God and one’s neighbor are mentioned in particular as remaining binding. The quotations do not list every Old Testament commandment individually; rather, they offer this basic distinction.
Moral law and ceremonial regulations
»We maintain that the former is always binding upon mankind, while the latter has passed away. […] By the former we understand the moral law and the principles of moral duty that arise from it; by the latter, the ceremonial law, including the system of redemption pointing to Christ, and the civil laws that arose from the special relationship between God and the Jewish people up to the cross.«
Sacrificial ordinances ended; the Ten Commandments remain
»The ceremonial system consisted of symbols pointing to Christ, His sacrifice, and His priesthood. […] This ritual law, with its sacrifices and ordinances, was to be observed by the Hebrews until type met antitype at the death of Christ. Then all the offerings were to cease. […] But of the law of the Ten Commandments, the psalmist declares, “Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven.” […] The claims of God’s law will stand as long as the heavens and the earth remain.«
The law in the new covenant
»Through the grace of Christ, we will obey the law of God, which is written in our hearts. […] The great principles of love for God, which He presented as the foundation of the law and the prophets, are simply a repetition of what He spoke through Moses to the Hebrew people: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” […] “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”«
Examples: the Sabbath and other commandments
»If the commandments not to have other gods besides the Lord, not to kill, not to commit adultery, and not to steal are newly enjoined or expressly acknowledged in the present dispensation and are therefore universally binding, the same is true of the fourth commandment, which requires the sanctification of the seventh day.«
Original Sources (English)
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