Question 8: What Is the Law of God Stated in the Ten Commandments?

After declaring His purpose for their deliverance from that very mountain, God gave to His people the Ten Commandments. Although the LORD gave many more laws and commands to the Israelites, these ten were especially significant, which is testified by God speaking them directly to the people rather than through Moses and by their being etched into stone and kept in the ark. They received this special treatment because the Ten Commandments serve as a succinct summary of God’s expectations for His people. To read this article and other resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co To read the full New City Catechism, visit newcitycatechism.com