Q&A: Ten Commandments

5 Questions about the Ten Commandments Jen Wilkin What is lawfulness? Lawfulness is Christlikeness. To obey the law is to look like Jesus Christ. While legalism builds self-righteousness, lawfulness builds righteousness. Obedience to the law is the means of sanctification for the believer. [read more]( More from Jen Wilkin on the Ten Commandments [Delighting in the Ten Commandments]( In this interview, Jen Wilkin discusses a well-known yet, according to Jen, often misunderstood and misapplied section of Scripture: the Ten Commandments. She explains why the Ten Commandments are more interesting and more applicable than we might think, what’s wrong with the way we often talk about the law and the dangers of legalism, and what it really means to take the Lord’s name in vain. [We Need Both Rules and Relationship with God]( We are saved into special relationship with God, and thereby into special relationship with other believers. Christianity is about relationship with God and others, and because this statement is true, Christianity is also unapologetically about rules, for rules show us how to live in those relationships. An Exclusive Offer on Jen Wilkin’s New Book, ‘Ten Words to Live By’ Crossway+ Special: 40% Off Ten Words to Live By + Free Ebook and $5 Audiobook Running through April 7, 2021, Crossway+ members receive 40% off Ten Words to Live By: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands by Jen Wilkin plus free shipping in the contiguous and a free copy of the ebook. Additionally, Crossway+ members can purchase the audiobook edition for a discounted price of $5. To receive this special offer, make sure you’re logged in to your Crossway+ account. If you don’t have one yet, [sign up for free](. [learn more]( [Explore 3,000+ Articles]( a Free Ebook]( a Free Devotional]( to our Podcast]( for a Free Crossway+ Account]( up for a Free Church Account]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](