Biblical law

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Biblical law refers to the legal aspects of the Bible, the holy scriptures of Judaism and Christianity.

See:

• Judaism:
  • Mitzvah, divine commandment, act of human kindness, a good deed
  • 613 Mitzvot, statements and principles of law and ethics contained in the Torah
  • Noahide Law, the seven biblical laws of Noah, applicable to all nations, including non-Jews (obedience by Noahides directly assures a place in the world to come)
  • Rules for Proselytes in the Torah
  • Nazirite Laws, a vow described in Numbers 6:1-21

• Christianity:
  • Biblical law in Christianity, term referring to the theological discussion of the applicability of Biblical (Old Testament) law in a Christian context
  • The Ten Commandments, believed by most Christian denominations to be still binding
  • The Law of Christ, an undefined Pauline phrase whose meaning is disputed by different Christian denominations
  • The Rule of Faith of Paul's Galatians 6:14-16
  • The Pauline privilege regarding marriage
  • The New Commandment of Jesus, according to the Gospel of John
  • Expounding of the Law by Jesus, according to the Gospel of Matthew
  • The Unforgivable sin, according to Mark 3:29: "blaspheme against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven"
  • Evangelical counsels, suggested by Jesus

• Theology:
  • Antinomianism, general term used for the opposition to biblical laws
  • Cafeteria Christianity, the accusation that some Christians pick and choose which Biblical laws they follow, rather than following all or none
  • Law and Gospel, a major topic in Lutheranism