Catechesis

Keach's Catechism

Question 89

What then is the purpose of the law since the fall?

Scripture

  1. Psalm 19:7–11 [1]
    The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. (ESV)
  2. Romans 3:20 [1]
    For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. (ESV)
  3. Romans 3:31 [1]
    Do we then overthrow the law by this faith? By no means! On the contrary, we uphold the law. (ESV)
  4. Romans 7:7 [1]
    The Law and Sin What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, “You shall not covet.” (ESV)
  5. Romans 12:2 [1]
    Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (ESV)
  6. Titus 2:12–14 [1]
    training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. (ESV)
  7. Galatians 3:22 [1]
    But the Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. (ESV)
  8. Galatians 3:24 [1]
    So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. (ESV)
  9. 1 Timothy 1:8 [1]
    Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, (ESV)