TITLE: Truths about the 10 commandments (Part 1)
TEXT: Deuteronomy 5:1-3
PROPOSITION: God has rules and expects us to obey.
QUESTION: What?
KEY WORD: Misconceptions
SCRIPTURE READING: Same

INTRODUCTION:

1. Many misconceptions lead to false doctrines.

2. I will try to clear away some false ideas and replace with truths.

TRUTH: Not Really New

1. Sabbath law is the only exception.

2. Always wrong to kill, steal, adultery, lie, etc.

TRUTH: Not Given to All Nations

1. While many nations base their law on the moral code of 10 Commandments –

2. 10 Commandments were for Jews only – Israel who came out of Egypt
   Deuteronomy 5:2-3

3. Gentiles – not under this law
   Romans 2:14-15

TRUTH: No Salvation From Keeping the 10 Commandments

1. Galatians 2:21

2. 2 Corinthians 3:6-17

3. Galatians 3:24

4. Christians are moral – not all moral are Christians (Cornelius)

5. A Christian is:

   1. Obeyed the Gospel

   2. Added to the church

   3. Worship God in spirit and truth

TRUTH: Jesus did not “destroy” the 10 Commandments

1. Matthew 5:17

2. Meaning of “destroy”

3. Contrast with Ephesians 2:15 – “abolished”

Conclusion:

1. John 1:17

2. We must obey the will of God for our lives.