Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered
How Can Man Fulfill the Law?
What is more important than any outward ceremony? BR-ASI9 263.8
“Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.” 1 Corinthians 7:19. BR-ASI9 263.9
What kind of mind is not subject to the law of God? BR-ASI9 263.10
“The carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.” Romans 8:7. BR-ASI9 263.11
How is the law fulfilled? BR-ASI9 263.12
“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment [touching our duty to man], it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.” Romans 13:8-10. BR-ASI9 263.13
How may we know that we love the children of God? BR-ASI9 264.1
“By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep His commandments.” 1 John 5:2. BR-ASI9 264.2
What is the love of God declared to be? BR-ASI9 264.3
“For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments: and His commandments are not grievous.” 1 John 5:3. BR-ASI9 264.4
How is the church of the last days described? BR-ASI9 264.5
“The dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.” “Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.” Revelation 12:17; 14:12. BR-ASI9 264.6