Exploring the historical and spiritual implications of how teachings have been misused to shelter sins and undermine God's holiness.

Key Points:

  The Deception of Shelter Sins:

    Men have historically found it easy to hide their sins beneath the imputed righteousness of Christ, blurring the true nature of God's holiness.

  Misuse of Grace:

    Phrases like “not under the law but under grace” have been used to diminish the moral strictness of Jesus and undermine the moral standards set forth in Scripture.

  Wounding of the Faith:

    The Christian faith has suffered internally, as a divorce between religion and ethics has cast doubt on the integrity of the Church.

  The True Purpose of Jesus' Mission:

    Jesus did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it, emphasizing the unchanging nature of God's moral standards.

  Biblical Assurance:

    Matthew 5:18 underscores the permanence of God's law:

    “For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.”

Conclusion:

  Upholding the moral stringency of Jesus is essential to restoring the integrity of the Christian faith and honoring God's holiness.