Biblical Law And Ethics: Absolute and Covenantal: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Matthew 5: 17-20 - Paperback

by Gary D. Long (Author)

The central theological issue that arises from a study of Matthew 5:17-20 is "what is the relationship of the Old Covenant law of Moses to the New Covenant Christian who lives under the law of Christ?" This text is THE foundation passage from whence Jesus declares His covenantal fulfillment of the Old Covenant law of Moses. In so doing He affirms the Absolute and unchanging standard of ethical righteousness for entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven. The author of this book demonstrates how the contextual exegesis of this text shows how Biblical Law in the Old Testament Scripture is both absolute and covenantal. It is absolute law in the sense that no part of the whole Old Testament shall escape being fulfilled by Christ. As covenant law every "jot" and tittle" of the law or the prophets will be brought to full realization in the Messianic mission of Christ. This occurs under the New Covenant administration of God's eternal purpose.

Author Biography

Gary D. Long was converted to Christ in January 1962 while stationed in Berlin, GY. Presently, he is the Faculty President of Providence Theological Seminary in Colorado Springs, CO. He holds degrees from the University of Missouri (B.S. in Agriculture, 1959) and from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M. in Systematic Theology, 1969; Th.D. in Historical Theology, 1972). He worked as a church planter while serving in the U.S. Army and retired as a Field Artillery Colonel in 1989. His published books include Definite Atonement, Context! Evangelical Views on the Millennium Examined, Original Sin, and NCT: Time for a More Accurate Way.