The Moral Law
The moral law, its uses, and the sum of the Ten Commandments
Questions 91–97
Q91. What is the duty which God requireth of man?
The duty which God requireth of man, is obedience to his revealed will.
Q92. What did God at first reveal unto man as the rule of his obedience?
The rule of obedience revealed to Adam in the estate of innocence, and to all mankind in him, besides a …
Q93. What is the moral law?
The moral law is the declaration of the will of God to mankind, directing and binding everyone to personal, perfect, …
Q94. Is there any use of the moral law to man since the fall?
Although no man, since the fall, can attain to righteousness and life by the moral law; yet there is great …
Q95. Of what use is the moral law to all men?
The moral law is of use to all men, to inform them of the holy nature and will of God, …
Q96. What particular use is there of the moral law to unregenerate men?
The moral law is of use to unregenerate men, to awaken their consciences to flee from wrath to come, and …
Q97. What special use is there of the moral law to the regenerate?
Although they that are regenerate, and believe in Christ, be delivered from the moral law as a covenant of works, …