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Book SummaryThe laws of the Old Testament have immense practical value because they are a prophetic roadmap to lead us into deeper experiences of the spiritual fullness found in Christ. The Law is the shadow but the substance is in Christ. This book gives clear understanding as to why we are not obligated to keep the literal content of the Old Testament laws. Proper respect for the Law is maintained as you are instructed how to "serve in newness of the Spirit, and not in oldness of the letter" (Rom. 7:6 NASB). Though the bulk of the book is concerned with how to apply Old Testament commands, it also explains how to understand and obey New Testament commands. Practical instruction is given on how to walk by the Spirit to live by the Sermon on the Mount and the apostles' teachings given in the Epistles. Author Profile
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William
P. (Bill) Nugent, author, pastor, and Bible teacher, has served as elder
and co-pastor in churches in Florida and New York. Bill is an ordained
minister, and he currently directs a teaching ministry called Overcomer
Ministries. Additionally, Bill writes an article series that is sent out
by email bi-weekly to several opt-in lists. This series is called
"Defending the Faith" and deals with issues confronting the Christian
faith such as the evolution, the New Age Movement, UFOs, cults, worldly
philosophies, and postmodern culture. To receive these articles on a
regular basis just send an email to sonshipmes@aol.com with the word
"subscribe" in the subject line. Bill resides in Katonah, New York, and
can be contacted via email at sonshipmes@aol.com. Be sure to visit the
Overcomer Ministries website at www.gracelawandsonship.com.Finding Freedom from Legalism
“Painful struggle” led to liberation from the Law of Moses
LONGWOOD, FL— Old Testament commands are often perceived as cruel burdens and are not appreciated for what they really are—prophetic pictures of the liberty and power of a spiritual walk with Christ. Christians need to be freed from the confusing and often paralyzing misunderstanding of Bible commands. Bill Nugent provides the key to the freedom they need in Lawful or Legalistic: How New Testament Believers Must Understand Old Testament Laws ($12.99, 1-59781-858-5). By giving practical, down-to-earth instructions, this original, doctrinally sound book shows believers how they are to serve in newness of the Spirit and not in oldness of the letter.
"Old Testament commands," Nugent says, "are often mocked by pundits as a way of attacking the credibility of the Bible. Every Christian must understand how to properly apply Old Testament laws or else be stumped by mockers who say the Bible teaches that the NFL can't use a pigskin football."
“I was a certified, uptight legalist who fretted for years over the minutest details of Bible commands,” Nugent admits. “I agonized and studied and agonized some more about law. God used this long process to bring me to the fresh, penetrating insights that liberated me from rigid, empty religion. I now desire to give my readers the benefit of the often painful struggle that led to my discovery of the deep Bible truths that set me free.”
Nugent adds that the laws of the Old Testament have immense practical value because they are a prophetic roadmap to lead us into deeper experiences of the spiritual fullness found in Christ. Lawful or Legalistic shows, for instance, why we are not obligated to keep the literal Sabbath but we nevertheless fulfill that law by enjoying experiential, spiritual rest in Christ. Though primarily concerned with how to apply Old Testament commands, the book also explains how to understand and obey New Testament commands and provides practical instruction on how to live out the Sermon on the Mount and the apostles’ teachings given in the epistles.
Back issues of Defending the Faith available upon request.
