This message explores the purpose of the law, arguing that living gospel-centered is built on knowing God's story, which points to Jesus. The speaker references Paul's letter to the followers of Jesus in Ephesus, stating that "in him we have Redemption through his blood, the Forgiveness of our trespasses according to the riches of his grace." He then turns to Galatians chapter 3, verse 15, and continues through verse 29, highlighting that the promises were made to Abraham and his offspring, who is Christ. The law, which came 430 years later, does not annul this covenant.
The speaker clarifies that the term "law" in the New Testament can refer to the entire Old Testament, the first five books (Torah or Pentateuch), or specifically the Mosaic or Sinai Covenant. He cites John 10:34, where Jesus quotes from Psalm 82, and 1 Corinthians chapter 14, where Paul references Isaiah, to illustrate the broad use of "law." He also mentions Romans chapter 3, where Paul discusses righteousness apart from the law. The law code, given at Sinai through Moses, served as a "guardian" until Christ came, as stated in Galatians 3:24.
The message emphasizes that Jesus is the point of God's story, which begins in Genesis. Genesis 3:14-15 is cited to show God's promise of an offspring who would bruise the serpent's head. Genesis 12, where God tells Abram to go to a new land and promises to make him a great nation and bless all families of the Earth through him, is also referenced. The speaker concludes by identifying three guides still at work today: scripture, the Holy Spirit (citing John chapter 16 and Jeremiah 31:33), and other people (referencing 2 Corinthians chapter 3).
