Law

Question 1

Metonymy

Answer 1

word so closely associated to something that is is used as replacement (law, OT)

Question 2

Negative connotation associated with OT

Answer 2

Oppressive laws, justification by works before God
Think NT is “freedom from law, O happy condition”

Question 3

Is law a contrast to grace and truth of Jesus (John 1:17, Gal 3:14)

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Meaning of law

Answer 4

Cribb thinks “law” isn’t best translation of Hebrew root.
Suggests better translation is “to instruct”

Question 5

Mischaracterization of 10 commandments

Answer 5

OT actually calls them “10 words” (Decalogue) not commandments
They are more about governing covenant relationship
Better phrase: “Ten principles of covenantal relationship”

Question 6

Proper perceptions of Torah

Answer 6

Not a precondition of salvation, but a grateful response to it! (Exos 19;4-6, Rom 4:13)
Expression of covenant relationship (allegiance not to a code of conduct, but a covenant lord)
Obedience to the Torah was the precondition to Israel’s fulfillment of the mission (holy nation, kingdom of priests)