Nine Commandments Under Grace

Understanding Law and Grace Through Right Division

Key Scripture

Not under law: "For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace" (Romans 6:14 KJV)

• "Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit" (2 Corinthians 3:6 KJV)

Introduction

Paul restates 9 of the 10 commandments for the Body of Christ, but presents them under grace rather than law. The Sabbath commandment, being a specific sign between God and Israel, is not restated.

1. The Nine Restated Commandments

A. First Table (Toward God)

• No Other Gods

  • Grace statement: "We know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one" (1 Corinthians 8:4 KJV)

  • Focus on one true God

• No Graven Images

  • Grace warning: "Changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image" (Romans 1:23 KJV)

  • Pure worship emphasized

• Name Not in Vain

  • Grace instruction: "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth" (Ephesians 4:29 KJV)

  • Proper speech taught

B. Second Table (Toward Others)

• Honor Parents

  • Grace teaching: "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother" (Ephesians 6:1-2 KJV)

  • Family order maintained

• No Murder

  • Grace statement: "For this, Thou shalt not kill" (Romans 13:9 KJV)

  • Life respected

• No Adultery

  • Grace instruction: "Thou shalt not commit adultery" (Romans 13:9 KJV)

  • Marriage honored

• No Stealing

  • Grace command: "Let him that stole steal no more" (Ephesians 4:28 KJV)

  • Honest work emphasized

• No False Witness

  • Grace truth: "Lie not one to another" (Colossians 3:9 KJV)

  • Truthfulness required

• No Coveting

  • Grace warning: "Thou shalt not covet" (Romans 13:9 KJV)

  • Contentment taught

2. The Sabbath Not Restated

A. No Sabbath Requirement

• Grace Liberty

  • Freedom declared: "Let no man therefore judge you... in respect of... the sabbath days" (Colossians 2:16 KJV)

  • Sign for Israel: Not for Body of Christ

  • No day requirements: All days equal in grace

3. Different Operation

A. Under Law vs Under Grace

• Motivation Changed

  • Law: Fear of punishment

  • Grace: Response to love: "For the love of Christ constraineth us" (2 Corinthians 5:14 KJV)

• Power Source Changed

  • Law: Human effort

  • Grace: Spirit's power: "That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit" (Romans 8:4 KJV)

• Purpose Changed

  • Law: Show guilt: "By the law is the knowledge of sin" (Romans 3:20 KJV)

  • Grace: Guide living: "Not under the law, but under grace" (Romans 6:14 KJV)

4. Grace Application

A. Living in Grace

• Spirit-Led Life

  • Walking in Spirit

  • Love motivation

  • Grace power

• Different Results

  • No condemnation: "There is therefore now no condemnation" (Romans 8:1 KJV)

  • Grace chastening: "When we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord" (1 Corinthians 11:32 KJV)

  • Restoration focus: For growth and maturity

Conclusion

Nine Commandments Under Grace:

• Restated differently

• Powered by Spirit

• Motivated by love

• Grace-based operation

Remember

• Not under law

• Grace motivates

• Spirit empowers

• Love fulfills

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