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The Royal Law

The Royal Law Excerpt The alternatives are clear. Love is right. Favoritism is sin. James was optimistic; the “if-clause,”   if you really keep the royal law,  was written in Greek  in such a way that an obedient response was anticipated. The “royal law” was given in  Leviticus 19:18  and affirmed by Christ ( Matt.  22:39 ):  Love your neighbor  as yourself.  The law is royal or regal ( basilikon ,  from  basileus ,  “king” ) because it is decreed by the King of kings, is fit for a king, and is considered the king of laws. The phrase reflects the Latin  lex regia   known throughout the Roman Empire. Obedience to this law, nonpreferential love, is the answer to the evident disobedience to God’s  Law,  prejudicial  favoritism.  More Blue, J. Ronald. “ James .”   The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures . Ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2. Wheaton, IL: ...

The Royal Law

The Royal Law Excerpt The alternatives are clear. Love is right. Favoritism is sin. James was optimistic; the “if-clause,”   if you really keep the royal law,  was written in Greek  in such a way that an obedient response was anticipated. The “royal law” was given in  Leviticus 19:18  and affirmed by Christ ( Matt.  22:39 ):  Love your neighbor  as yourself.  The law is royal or regal ( basilikon ,  from  basileus ,  “king” ) because it is decreed by the King of kings, is fit for a king, and is considered the king of laws. The phrase reflects the Latin  lex regia   known throughout the Roman Empire. Obedience to this law, nonpreferential love, is the answer to the evident disobedience to God’s  Law,  prejudicial  favoritism.  More Blue, J. Ronald. “James.”  The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures . Ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2. Wheaton, IL: Vic...

The Royal Law

The Royal Law Excerpt The alternatives are clear. Love is right. Favoritism is sin. James was optimistic; the “if-clause,”   if you really keep the royal law,  was written in Greek  in such a way that an obedient response was anticipated. The “royal law” was given in  Leviticus 19:18  and affirmed by Christ ( Matt.  22:39 ):  Love your neighbor  as yourself.  The law is royal or regal ( basilikon ,  from  basileus ,  “king” ) because it is decreed by the King of kings , is fit for a king , and is considered the king of laws . The phrase reflects the Latin  lex regia  known throughout the Roman Empire. Obedience to this law, nonpreferential love, is the answer to the evident disobedience to God’s  Law,  prejudicial  favoritism.  More Blue, J. Ronald. “ James .”   The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures . Ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2. Wheaton, I...

The Royal Law

The Royal Law Excerpt The alternatives are clear. Love is right. Favoritism is sin. James was optimistic; the “if-clause,”   if you really keep the royal law,  was written in Greek  in such a way that an obedient response was anticipated. The “royal law” was given in  Leviticus 19:18  and affirmed by Christ ( Matt.  22:39 ):  Love your neighbor  as yourself. The law is royal or regal ( basilikon ,  from  basileus ,  “king” ) because it is decreed by the King of kings, is fit for a king, and is considered the king of laws. The phrase reflects the Latin  lex regia  known throughout the Roman Empire. Obedience to this law, nonpreferential love, is the answer to the evident disobedience to God’s  Law,  prejudicial  favoritism.  More Blue, J. Ronald. “ James .”   The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures . Ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2. Wheaton, IL: Victor ...

The Royal Law

The Royal Law Excerpt The alternatives are clear. Love is right. Favoritism is sin. James was optimistic; the “if-clause,”   if you really keep the royal law,  was written in Greek  in such a way that an obedient response was anticipated. The “royal law” was given in  Leviticus 19:18  and affirmed by Christ ( Matt.  22:39 ):  Love your neighbor  as yourself.  The law is royal or regal ( basilikon ,  from  basileus ,  “king” ) because it is decreed by the King of kings, is fit for a king, and is considered the king of laws. The phrase reflects the Latin  lex regia  known throughout the Roman Empire. Obedience to this law, nonpreferential love, is the answer to the evident disobedience to God’s  Law,  prejudicial  favoritism.  More Blue, J. Ronald. “ James .”   The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures . Ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2. Wheaton, IL:...

The Royal Law

The Royal Law Excerpt The alternatives are clear. Love is right. Favoritism is sin. James was optimistic; the “if-clause,”   if you really keep the royal law,  was written in Greek  in such a way that an obedient response was anticipated. The “royal law” was given in  Leviticus 19:18  and affirmed by Christ ( Matt.  22:39 ):  Love your neighbor  as yourself. The law is royal or regal ( basilikon,  from  basileus,  “king” ) because it is decreed by the King of kings, is fit for a king, and is considered the king of laws. The phrase reflects the Latin  lex regia  known throughout the Roman Empire. Obedience to this law, nonpreferential love, is the answer to the evident disobedience to God’s  Law,  prejudicial  favoritism.  More Blue, J. Ronald. “ James .”  The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures . Ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2. Wheaton, IL: Victor Boo...

The Royal Law

The Royal Law Excerpt The alternatives are clear. Love is right. Favoritism is sin. James was optimistic; the “if-clause,”  if you really keep the royal law,  was written in Greek  in such a way that an obedient response was anticipated. The “royal law” was given in  Leviticus 19:18  and affirmed by Christ ( Matt.  22:39 ):  Love your neighbor  as yourself.  The law is royal or regal ( basilikon ,  from  basileus ,  “king” ) because it is decreed by the King of kings, is fit for a king, and is considered the king of laws. The phrase reflects the Latin  lex regia  known throughout the Roman Empire. Obedience to this law, nonpreferential love, is the answer to the evident disobedience to God’s  Law,  prejudicial  favoritism.  More Blue, J. Ronald. “ James .”  The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures . Ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2. Wheaton, IL: V...

The Royal Law

The Royal Law Excerpt The alternatives are clear. Love is right. Favoritism is sin. James was optimistic; the “if-clause,” if you really keep the royal law, was written in Greek in such a way that an obedient response was anticipated. The “royal law” was given in Leviticus 19:18 and affirmed by Christ ( Matt. 22:39 ): Love your neighbor as yourself. The law is royal or regal (basilikon, from basileus, “king”) because it is decreed by the King of kings, is fit for a king, and is considered the king of laws. The phrase reflects the Latin lex regia known throughout the Roman Empire. Obedience to this law, nonpreferential love, is the answer to the evident disobedience to God’s Law, prejudicial favoritism. Blue, J. Ronald. “ James .” The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985. 824. Print.

The Royal Law

The Royal Law Excerpt The alternatives are clear. Love is right. Favoritism is sin. James was optimistic; the “if-clause,” if you really keep the royal law, was written in Greek in such a way that an obedient response was anticipated. The “royal law” was given in Leviticus 19:18 and affirmed by Christ ( Matt. 22:39 ): Love your neighbor as yourself. The law is royal or regal (basilikon, from basileus, “king” ) because it is decreed by the King of kings, is fit for a king, and is considered the king of laws. The phrase reflects the Latin lex regia known throughout the Roman Empire. Obedience to this law, nonpreferential love, is the answer to the evident disobedience to God’s Law, prejudicial favoritism. Blue, J. Ronald. “James.” The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985. 824. Print.