2. Confirmation Class The Giving and Summary of the Law Lesson 2

3. Last week we saw how sin has ruined us completely.

4. The main teaching of the Bible that talks about our sin is … The law of God is his standard by which he wants us to live our lives.

5. The GIVING OF GOD’S LAW 1.He wrote it into man’s heart at Creation.

6. - God-given voice which testifies to God's law. - God-given voice which testifies to God's law. “When Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts.” (Romans 2:14,15) “When Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts.” Conscience

7. Conscience = Knowledge Feel Bad Feel Good

8. A person's conscience, is not always reliable. “Although they knew God … their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. (Romans 1:21) “Although they knew God … their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. (Romans 1:21)

9. Conscience = Knowledge Sin SI N

10. Sin has warped our consciences with the result that they aren’t the BEST guides. “Let your conscience be your guide!”

11. The GIVING OF GOD’S LAW 1.He wrote it into man’s heart at Creation. 2.He wrote it on tablets of stone at Mount Sinai.

12. How has God made his law perfectly clear to all of us? 21,22 - The law, written in the Bible, tells us exactly what God's will is.21,22 - The law, written in the Bible, tells us exactly what God's will is.

13. God’s Law SIN

14. The Law Functions in Three Ways… 1. Curb 2. Mirror 3. Guide (Rule) The law works in everyone’s heart to curb each person from sin. The law shows us our sins. (SOS) Romans 3:19-20 Romans 2:14-15 The law leads Christians to a proper way to live to God’s glory. Ephesians 4:17-24

15. The Law Functions in Three Ways… 1. Curb 2. Mirror 3. Guide (Rule) The law works in everyone’s heart to curb each person from sin. The law shows us our sins. (SOS) Romans 3:19-20 Romans 2:14-15 The law leads Christians to a proper way to live to God’s glory. Ephesians 4:17-24

16. God’s law says … “No, you can’t!” “I think I can”

17. Mirror and guide How have I sinned? (mirror) How can I thank God? (guide)

18. He says, "I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sins of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments." Zealous, demands exclusive loyalty

19. “I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols.” Isaiah 42:8“I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols.” Isaiah 42:8

20. What does this mean ? God threatens to punish all who transgress these commandments. Therefore we should fear his anger and not disobey what he commands. But he promises grace and every blessing to all who keep these commandments. Therefore we should love and trust in him and gladly obey what he commands.

21. God threatens to punish us … “Every inclination of his heart is evil from childhood.” (Genesis 8:21)“Every inclination of his heart is evil from childhood.” (Genesis 8:21) This is the __________ use of the Law  Curb (fence)  Mirror  Guideline

22. He says, "I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sins of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments."He says, "I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sins of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments."

23. God promises to bless us … “The man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom and continues to do this ….he will be blessed in what he does.” (James 1:25)“The man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom and continues to do this ….he will be blessed in what he does.” (James 1:25)

24. WHY OBEY GOD’S LAW 1.N OT TO BE JUSTIFIED or earn forgiveness 2. BUT OUT OF L L L LOVE FOR GOD

25. How has God made his law perfectly clear to all of us? 23,24 - A summary of the law is, “Love God and love your neighbor.”23,24 - A summary of the law is, “Love God and love your neighbor.”

26. The Ten Commandments 1.You shall have no other Gods. 2.You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. 3.Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.

27. A SUMMARY OF GOD’S LAW One Word = LOVE First Table = LOVE GOD

28. The Ten Commandments 1.You shall have no other Gods. 2.You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. 3.Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 4.Honor your father and mother, that it may go well with you and that you may live a long life on the earth. 5.You shall not murder. 6.You shall not commit adultery. 7.You shall not steal. 8.You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. 9.You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. 10.You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife or his workers or his animals or anything that belongs to your neighbor.

29. A SUMMARY OF GOD’S LAW One Word = LOVE First Table = LOVE GOD 2nd Table = LOVE Your Neighbor

30. What does God’s law do for me? 1.A change of mind in regard to me. I am not right in my behavior, thought, word and deed. God’s law works repentance in my heart. Repentance is a “change of mind” in regard to three areas: 2.A change of mind in regard to my status. I stand condemned before God. 3.A change of mind in regard to my greatest need. I need a Savior from my sin.