Bible Quote by George Gillespie
“Though we have clear and full scriptures in the New Testament for abolishing the Ceremonial law, yet we nowhere read in all the new Testament of the abolishing of the Judicial law, so far as it did concern the punishing of sins against the Moral law, of which Heresy and seducing of souls is one, and a great one. Once God did reveal his will for punishing those sins by such and such punishments. He who will hold that the Christian Magistrate is not bound to inflict such punishments for such sins, is bound to prove that those former laws of God are abolished, and to shew some scripture for it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Theology of the Law, George Gillespie, 1651
The quote argues that New Testament scripture abolishes ceremonial law but not judicial law concerning moral sins, urging proof of any abolition.
In simple terms: New Testament removes ceremonial rules but not moral judicial punishments.
Key Takeaway
Seek scriptural evidence before dismissing moral judicial authority.
Themes
theology
law
morality
authority
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
theological
argumentative
When to use this quote
- church discipline
- legal reform
- ethical enforcement
- theological debate
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
biblical interpretation
judicial law
Questions to Reflect On
- What scriptural basis supports abolishing judicial law?
- How should modern churches handle moral transgressions?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of scripture vary; some argue all old laws are fulfilled.
