Biblical Answer

Applicability of Old Testament Law

The question of whether the Old Testament law still applies today is a complex and debated topic. The New Testament teaches that Jesus Christ has fulfilled the law and that the Christian is not technically under the stricture of the Old Testament law. However, the New Testament also restates all but one of the Ten Commandments as being applicable today. The only exception is the commandment related to the death penalty, which is no longer applicable in the same way it was in the Old Testament. The New Testament emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects Christian values and teachings, and the law is seen as a guide for living a holy and righteous life. (Matthew 5:17-20, Romans 13:8-10)

The debate surrounding the applicability of the Old Testament law has been ongoing for centuries. Some argue that the law is still in force and should be applied in its entirety, while others argue that it has been fulfilled and is no longer applicable. The New Testament teaches that the law was given to Israel as a temporary measure to guide them in their relationship with God, but that Jesus Christ has fulfilled the law and that the Christian is now free from its restrictions. (Galatians 3:19-25, 2 Corinthians 3:6-18) The law was given to show God's holiness and the need for a Savior, but it was never intended to be a means of salvation itself. (Galatians 3:21-25)

In conclusion, the Old Testament law is not still applicable in its entirety, but rather it has been fulfilled and restated in the New Testament as a guide for living a holy and righteous life. The Christian is not under the stricture of the Old Testament law, but is free to live according to the teachings of Jesus Christ. The law is seen as a means of showing God's holiness and the need for a Savior, but it is not a means of salvation itself. (Romans 3:20, Galatians 3:21-25) The Christian is called to live a life that reflects Christian values and teachings, and the law is seen as a guide for living that life. (Matthew 5:17-20, Romans 13:8-10)