Bible Quote by Gary North
“The proper exegetical principle is this: Mosaic law is still to be enforced, by the church or the State or both, unless there is a specific injunction to the contrary in the New Testament.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Law and the Church, Gary North, 1995
Mosaic law remains binding unless the New Testament explicitly overrides it, applying to both church and state.
In simple terms: Old law stays unless New Testament says otherwise.
Key Takeaway
Check for explicit New Testament counter‑instructions.
Themes
theology
law
authority
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
theological
legal
When to use this quote
- church governance
- legal policy
- religious education
- public legislation
Key Concepts
Biblical hermeneutics
jurisprudence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you resolve conflicts between Mosaic law and modern statutes?
- What criteria determine a “specific injunction”?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation varies across denominations and legal systems.
![“both the Mosaic law and the grace of the new covenant, as both fitted for the times [at which they were given], were bestowed by one and the same God for the benefit of the human race.” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2e6/the-church-fathers-1438_grace_both-the-mosaic-law-and-the-grace-of-the_10309.jpg)
