Richard Averbeck – The Old Testament Law For the Life of the Church

How does the Old Testament Law fit into the Bible’s story and how is it relevant to the church today? Is it relevant to the church today? Brent and Ian talk with Richard Averbeck, Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Trinity Divinity School in Illinois in the States. Richard’s new book from IVP America is ‘The Old Testament Law for the Life of the Church -Reading the Torah in the Light of Christ’. (1:00) How has the Old Testament Law been such a source of contention and debate? (2:40) How have we in the church understood the place of the Law through the centuries? (6:30) The place of the Law in the Christian life; (8:15) How do the New Testament writers speak of the ceremonial law? (10:15) Leviticus 11; (13:30) Paul and the law of Christ; (15:50) How the Law relates to the covenants; (19:00) Does the Law have ongoing relevance today? (24:15) What do we do with the Ten Commandments? Links mentioned in this episode: IV Press Richard E. Averbeck 'The Old Testament Law for the Life of the Church: Reading the Torah in the Light of Christ Paperback' Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.