Many Christians today are confused about the law of God. Scripture tells us that we are “not under law but under grace.” But does that mean we can live however we like? Is it possible to reject legalism, but also believe with the Apostle Paul that “the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good”? Is it possible to hold, with the Reformed confessions, that the Ten Commandments still apply, whereas the laws given later to the Jews do not? Paul said that “the law is good, if one uses it lawfully.” This practical small book will help you understand the right and wrong uses of God’s Law as it turns you to your Savior.
Grassmarket Press/ Bedrock Series
What People are saying
In the history of the Christian church it is clear that every Christian needs an understanding of God’s law. It is embedded in all of our reformed catechisms and confessions. So many of our problems as twenty-first-century Christians stem from not knowing and loving God’s law. Stephen Steele to the rescue!
He understands the need and writes in an accessible and enthusiastic manner; he’s a gifted writer. I hope you will enjoy and benefit from this book as much as I have.
PAUL LEVY Pastor, International Presbyterian Church, Ealing, London
Greek mythology contains the story of Scylla and Charybdis: sea captains had to choose between sailing between the multi-headed sea monster and the deadly whirlpool. Navigate too closely to either and destruction was certain. As it relates to the law of God, Christians must likewise navigate between the “rock” of legalism, and the “hard place” of antinomianism. My friend Stephen Steele’s helpful introduction to the law of God will greatly aid us as we carefully set our sails towards the safe harbor of Christian obedience and fidelity to God’s good and right commands.
MATTHEW EVERHARD Senior pastor, Gospel Fellowship PCA
Stephen Steele has provided, in this little book, extremely valuable insights into “the law” as it is defined and understood in both Old and New Testaments. He astutely handles the misunderstandings that have arisen, and points the reader to the place of the moral law in the life of the believer who has been saved by grace. This volume is a little gem which should be read by every Christian whose ambition is to please Jesus Christ his Saviour in all things.
ROBERT MCCOLLUM Principal, Reformed Theological College
Warmly, simply, and persuasively, Stephen Steele offers a gracious argument for the enduring beauty and value of the moral law of God. With careful logic and apt illustrations, he makes his compelling case. Those who fundamentally agree with him will be helpfully confirmed in their convictions; those who do not will find a probing challenge to their thinking.
JEREMY WALKER Pastor, Maidenbower Baptist Church, Crawley, UK book review editor, Banner of Truth magazine
Confusion abounds on the topic of God’s law. Errors of legalism and antinomianism, ever present in the life of the church, are particularly rampant today. Stephen Steele deftly avoids both errors leading us to rightly delight in the law of God. Especially important is the helpful defence of the threefold division of the law (moral, ceremonial, judicial) and the articulation of the abiding nature of the Sabbath command.
DONALD JOHN MACLEAN President, Westminster Seminary, UK
