The Law Is A Schoolmaster to Bring Us to Christ (Clip)
Ray Comfort explains that the law serves as a schoolmaster to reveal sin and lead sinners to Christ for justification by faith.
This sermon delves into the role of the law in revealing sin and leading us to Christ for justification by faith. It highlights how the law serves as a schoolmaster to show us our need for a Savior and the danger of forsaking its convicting power. The focus shifts to how the church has shifted its emphasis from the law to promoting happiness and self-improvement through Jesus, rather than acknowledging our sinfulness and need for redemption.
Full Transcript
7 verse 7. Paul says, what should we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. And then he said, nay, I had not known sin but by the law. Paul said, I didn't know what sin was until the law told me.
In Galatians 3 24, wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. So the law doesn't justify us, it just leaves us guilty before the judgment bar of Almighty God. And sadly, around the turn of the century, it seems the church as a whole forsook the law as an instrument of driving sinners to the Savior, as a schoolmaster to bring sinners to Christ.
So it had to find another reason for sinners to respond to the gospel. And the issue the contemporary church chose is the issue of happiness. Jesus became a life improver, the one who can give true peace, joy, and lasting fulfillment.
Sermon Outline
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- Paul's teaching on the law revealing sin
- Law does not justify but shows guilt
- Law as a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ
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- The church's departure from using the law as a tool
- Shift from law to happiness as gospel motivation
- Jesus portrayed as life improver rather than Savior
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- The necessity of the law to convict sinners
- Faith as the means of justification
- The gospel's true power in confronting sin
Key Quotes
“Paul said, I didn't know what sin was until the law told me.” — Ray Comfort
“The law was our schoolmaster to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith.” — Ray Comfort
“The church as a whole forsook the law as an instrument of driving sinners to the Savior.” — Ray Comfort
Application Points
- Recognize the law’s role in revealing sin to understand your need for Christ.
- Do not rely on feelings of happiness as proof of salvation but trust in faith for justification.
- Use the law as a tool to lead others to see their need for Jesus and the gospel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the law is a schoolmaster?
It means the law reveals our sin and leads us to recognize our need for Christ's salvation.
Does the law justify us before God?
No, the law shows us our guilt but only faith in Christ justifies us.
Why did the church move away from using the law to bring sinners to Christ?
The church shifted focus to happiness and life improvement instead of convicting sinners of sin.
How does faith relate to justification according to the sermon?
Faith in Christ is the means by which we are justified and made right with God.
What is the danger of portraying Jesus only as a life improver?
It can minimize the need for repentance and the seriousness of sin, undermining the gospel's power.