Category Archives: The Law of God

This world is not my home…or is it?

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Uri Brito

Those who follow me on twitter may see several tweets with the hash-tag #Ruthproject. The Ruth project is a new work I am working with a fellow pastor from Birmingham. We are working on a commentary on Ruth. But this will … Continue reading →

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Not a Primitive Philosophy

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Uri Brito

Will Willimon writing for the Christian Century asserts that truthfulness is most clearly seen in its practical force. “How shall they know you are my disciples? When you love one another.” This was Jesus’ simple response. At the same time we … Continue reading →

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The Evangelical, the Damning Statistics, and What To Do About It, Part I

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Uri Brito

The results are in and they don’t look good. Christianity Today reports on the Sex Lives of Unmarried Evangelicals. The two surveys offer differing numbers, but the conclusion is summarized in this manner: Bible Reading? Evangelicals who infrequently read the Bible were 70 … Continue reading →

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Fifth Sunday in Lent: Psalm 119:9-16, Re-Shaped by the Word of God

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Uri Brito

Prayer: May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, our Rock, and our nearest Kinsman, the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. Sermon: People of God, this morning we conclude our … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of the Law

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Uri Brito

In a fascinating and humorous article, Debra Murphy exposes the ignorance of law makers, while offering a healthy analysis of the purpose of the Ten Words. Murphy writes: The Commandments don’t speak to a public; they give life within a … Continue reading →

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A Parishioner Problem with the Uses of the Law

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Uri Brito

I was recently confronted by a passionate Christian. This individual was disturbed by a brief discussion I had offered on the three uses of the law. This person could not reconcile my audacious comment that the law leads us to … Continue reading →

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A Brief Homily on the Three Uses of the Law

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Uri Brito

According to St. James, the law of God is an expression of God’s unchanging character and the royal law of liberty. Paul says in Romans 7 that it is God’s good gift to humanity. And this is only the New … Continue reading →

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Theonomy and Mormonism

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Uri Brito

I first came across the writings of the late Greg Bahnsen in 2002. Since then I have had a theological fascination with the application of Biblical ethics to all of society. God’s unchanging character, as Bahnsen asserted, meant that His … Continue reading →

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Waltke on Jephtha’s vow…

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Uri Brito

Bruce Waltke interprets the language of Judges 11 when he speaks of Jephthah’s only daughter “whom he murders (An Old Testament Theology, pg.607).” He argues later that Jephthah breaks the sixth commandment by sacrificing his daughter, which the Prophets condemn … Continue reading →

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Lee Irons on the Law of God

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Uri Brito

I confess I enjoy reading Lee Iron’s blog. It is one of the thirty blogs I read frequently on my google reader. But my interest in Irons is the interest Libertarians have for Republican propaganda: Once in a while they … Continue reading →

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Apologus Interviews Pastor Paul Michael Raymond, Part 2

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Uri Brito

Continuing interview… Apologus: Your definitions seem quite clear in light of the current political dilemma of the Christian community. Particularly, the Christian conservative movement seems to undermine the Biblical message of Christ’s Lordship by denying the authoritative Word to determine … Continue reading →

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Apologus Interviews Pastor Paul Michael Raymond, Part 1

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Uri Brito

Apologus Interviews is the title of these interviews with distinguished guests.[1] In this first interview-conducted largely via e-mail, I interviewed Reconstructionist Pastor Paul Michael Raymond. Pastor Raymond is the pastor of Reformed Bible Church in Appomattox, Virginia. This interview will … Continue reading →

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The Disobedient Son in Deuteronomy 21

Posted on February 24, 2007 by Uri Brito

I have spent the last two days working on my final paper for Ethics. I have finally finished with the revision. My topic was on the Disobedient son1 in Deuteronomy. The text makes it clear that the son is to … Continue reading →

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The Word of Life and Death, Part 3

Posted on February 24, 2007 by Uri Brito

Deuteronomy is one of the most important books for modern society. It engages our minds in economic theory, ceremonialism, covenant sanctions, blessings and curses, penology, and every possible dimension for maintaining stability in our society. Nevertheless, it falls under constant … Continue reading →

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The Word of Life and Death, Part 2

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Uri Brito

In Deuteronomy 30:19 God makes a sovereign promise. He calls heaven and earth as His witnesses. In the words of Gary North: In this covenant lawsuit, God’s witnesses for either the prosecution or the defense were heaven and earth: the … Continue reading →

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The Word of Life and Death

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Uri Brito

The text of Moses under the inspiration of God the Spirit presents a message often forgotten in our society. It presents to us the ultimate claims of God. The message as the Reformers claimed is perspicuous: Life or death? What … Continue reading →

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The Christian’s Role and the Role of the Law

Posted on January 11, 2005 by Uri Brito

In recent years my love for apologetics has grown immensely. I have dedicated many hours to studying ethics, logic, and apologetic methodologies. One person who has greatly influenced me by use of wit and theological precision has been Greg Koukl. … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of the Law

Posted on June 2, 2004 by Uri Brito

Exodus 34:6-8 6 The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, 7 keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and … Continue reading →

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