The Purpose of God's Law

Sermon: Romans 7:7-25, Galatians 3:19-25

Introduction:

Can see 4 basic purposes to God's Law.
I. God's law shows us our sin.
A. Romans 3:20(b), 7:7(b) –

II. God's law shows us our inadequacy.
A. Romans 7:18(b) –

III. God's law sends us to the Savior.
A. Galatians 3:24 –

IV. God's law is a guide for conduct for us.
A. Romans 8:4 –

Application:

Westminster Larger Catechism

Question #105. What are the sins forbidden in the first commandment?

Answer. The sins forbidden in the first commandment are atheism, in denying, or not having a God; idolatry, in having or worshiping more gods than one, or any with, or instead of the true God; the not having and avouching him for God, and our God; the omission or neglect of any thing due to him, required in this commandment; ignorance, forgetfulness, misapprehensions,...