“Understanding the law through the lens of the Bible reveals its deeper purpose and divine guidance for living a righteous life.”
The law in the Bible serves as a foundation for understanding God’s expectations and guiding principles for humanity. It encompasses not just the commandments and statutes given to ancient Israel but also the moral and spiritual teachings that continue to influence Christian life today.
This article explores 45 Bible verses about the law, offering insights into its purpose, role, and application in our lives.
Scriptures About the Law
1. Exodus 20:1-17
“And God spoke all these words: ‘I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth below or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them…’” (This passage includes the Ten Commandments.)
2. Deuteronomy 6:5
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”
3. Matthew 5:17
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.”
4. Romans 13:8
“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.”
5. Galatians 3:24
“So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith.”
6. James 2:10
“For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.”
7. John 14:15
“If you love me, keep my commands.”
8. 1 John 3:4
“Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness.”
9. Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
10. Proverbs 3:1
“My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart.”
11. Joshua 1:8
“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”
12. Deuteronomy 5:32-33
“So be careful to do what the Lord your God has commanded you; do not turn aside to the right or to the left. Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.”
13. Matthew 22:37-40
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.’”
14. Romans 7:7
“What shall we say, then? Is the law sinful? Certainly not! Nevertheless, I would not have known what sin was had it not been for the law.”
15. Galatians 5:14
“For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
16. Psalm 1:2
“But whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.”
17. Exodus 23:20
“See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.”
18. Leviticus 19:18
“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.”
19. 2 Timothy 3:16
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.”
20. Acts 13:39
“Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses.”
21. Romans 3:31
“Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.”
22. Hebrews 10:1
“The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.”
23. Matthew 7:12
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
24. John 1:17
“For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”
25. Romans 8:2
“Because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
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26. Galatians 4:4-5
“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.”
27. Leviticus 20:7
“‘Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the Lord your God.’”
28. Matthew 5:19
“Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”
29. Luke 16:17
“It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the least stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law.”
30. Romans 10:4
“Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.”
31. Deuteronomy 30:16
“For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess.”
32. 1 John 5:3
“In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome.”
33. Psalm 19:7
“The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.”
34. Proverbs 28:7
“The one who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.”
35. Ezekiel 36:27
“And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.”
36. Matthew 15:9
“They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.”
37. John 7:19
“Has not Moses given you the law? Yet not one of you keeps the law. Why are you trying to kill me?”
38. Romans 2:13
“It is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous.”
39. Colossians 2:14
“Having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.”
40. Galatians 3:13
“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: ‘Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.’”
41. Hebrews 8:10
“This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.”
42. 1 Peter 2:9
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
43. James 1:25
“But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.”
44. Galatians 6:2
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
45. Revelation 12:17
“Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to wage war against the rest of her offspring—those who keep God’s commands and hold fast their testimony about Jesus.”
Answer To Key Question About the Law
1. What is the purpose of the law according to the Bible?
The law serves as a guide to righteous living and reveals God’s standards for moral and spiritual conduct (Romans 7:7, Galatians 3:24).
2. How did Jesus view the law?
Jesus affirmed the law’s importance but emphasized its fulfillment through love and grace (Matthew 5:17, John 1:17).
3. How should Christians approach Old Testament laws?
Christians are encouraged to understand and respect the principles behind Old Testament laws while recognizing their fulfillment in Christ (Romans 10:4, Galatians 3:13).
4. What does the Bible say about obeying God’s commands?
Obeying God’s commands is seen as an expression of love and devotion to Him (John 14:15, 1 John 5:3).
5. How does the law relate to sin?
The law reveals what sin is and shows the need for redemption through Jesus Christ (Romans 7:7, 1 John 3:4).
6. What role does grace play in relation to the law?
Grace fulfills and surpasses the law, providing forgiveness and empowerment to live according to God’s will (Galatians 3:24, Colossians 2:14).
Conclusion
The law in the Bible is more than a set of rules; it is a reflection of God’s holiness and a guide for living a life that honors Him. The verses explored highlight the law’s purpose in revealing sin, guiding behavior, and pointing toward the fulfillment found in Jesus Christ.
By understanding and embracing these biblical teachings, we can align our lives more closely with God’s will and experience the transformative power of His grace.
Hi! I’m Lauren Reynolds, author of biblepulze.com. I make Bible teachings easy to understand and accessible for everyone. Join me as we explore the wisdom and inspiration of the Scriptures together!
