Introduction

• The context of stop signs.
• Genesis 3
• 11 Things the Bible Bans, But You Do Anyway

God’s laws through the ages

• Genesis 1: Laws for patriarchs
  • Genesis 3:3; 6:14; 12
  • Genesis 18:19 – This was intended for Abraham and his family.
• Exodus 20: Law of Moses for Israel (Old Covenant)
  • Exodus 19:3-6
  • Exodus 20:3-17
  • Deuteronomy 5:3 – This covenant was between God and Israel.
  • This law was limited in applicability and in duration (Jeremiah 31:31).
• Prophets: Laws for Gentiles
  • Isaiah 13:1; 14:29; 15:1; 18:1; 19:1; 21:11, 13 – Messages for various particular nations.
• Period of transition: Jesus lived under the Old Covenant, taught the New Covenant
  • Matthew 5:17-18
  • Matthew 4:23
• Acts 2: Law of CHRIST for ALL (New Covenant)
  • Hebrews 1:1
  • Acts 2:36, 39
• Acts 10
  • Acts 10:34 – New Covenant opened up to all Gentiles. All nations are now under the same law.
  • John 12:48
  • Romans 1:16

Study each passage in its context to determine its relevance.

• Generally the New Testament is for us, the Old Testament is not.
  • But even that is an oversimplification.
• Not everything in the Old Testament is irrelevant.
• Not everything in the New Testament is an instruction for us.

Examples

• Are we commanded to be vegetarians?
  • Genesis 1:29
  • Genesis 9:3