Nave's Topical Dictionary Entries — Law 08: What Was Abolished at the Cross?¶

ORDINANCE¶

Full Entry¶

A decree: EXO 12:14,24,43; 13:10; 15:25; NUM 9:14; 10:8; 15:15; 18:8; ISA 24:5; MAL 4:4; ROM 13:2; 1PE 2:13
INSUFFICIENCY OF, FOR SALVATION: ISA 1:10-17; GAL 5:6; 6:15; EPH 2:15; COL 2:14,20-23; HEB 9:1,8-10
See FORM
See FORMALISM

Key Observations¶

The INSUFFICIENCY subsection lists the exact passages this study must analyze: Eph 2:15, Col 2:14,20-23, Heb 9:1,8-10
The "decree" subsection includes both OT ordinances (Exo 12:14,24,43) and NT civil/ecclesiastical use (Rom 13:2; 1Pe 2:13)
The topic groups ordinances as insufficient for salvation — not as abolished per se, but as unable to save

LAW¶

OF MOSES Subsection (abbreviated — key structural points)¶

Contained in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Given at Sinai: EXO 19; DEU 1:1; 4:10-13; 33:2; HAB 3:3
Received by disposition of angels: DEU 33:2; PSA 68:17; ACT 7:53; GAL 3:19; HEB 2:2
Was given because of transgressions until the Messiah arrived: GAL 3:19
Engraved on stone: EXO 20:3-17; with 24:12; 31:18; 32:16; 34:29; 40:20; DEU 4:13; 5:4-22; 9:10
Preserved in the ark of the covenant: EXO 25:16; DEU 31:9,26
Divine authority for: EXO 19:16-24; 20:1-17; 24:12-18; 31:18; 32:15,16; 34:1-4,27,28; LEV 26:46; DEU 4:10-13,36; 5:1-22; 9:10; 10:1-5; 33:2-4; 1KI 8:9; EZR 7:6; NEH 1:7; 8:1; 9:14; PSA 78:5; 103:7; ISA 33:22; MAL 4:4; ACT 7:38,53; GAL 3:19; HEB 9:18-21
Prophecies of Messiah: LUK 24:44; JHN 1:45; 5:46; 12:34; ACT 26:22,23; 28:23; ROM 3:21,22

TEMPORARY Subsection (CRITICAL for this study)¶

JER 3:16; DAN 9:27; MAT 5:17-45; LUK 16:16,17; JHN 1:17; 4:20-24; 8:35; ACT 6:14; 10:28; 13:39; 15:1-29; 21:20-25; ROM 3:1,2; 7:1-6; 8:3; 10:4; 2CO 3:7-14; GAL 2:3-9; 4:30,31; EPH 2:15; COL 2:14-23; HEB 8:4-13; 9:8-24; 10:1-18; 11:40; 12:18,19,27

Key Observations¶

Nave's groups all 7 target passages under "TEMPORARY": Eph 2:15, Col 2:14-23, Heb 7 (via 8:4-13; 9:8-24; 10:1-18), 2 Cor 3:7-14, Gal (via 2:3-9; 4:30,31)
The label "TEMPORARY" is Nave's editorial classification, not a biblical term
The engraved-on-stone and ark-preservation notes show the Decalogue's unique markers even within the LAW topic

MORAL LAW¶

See LAW (redirect only — no independent entry)

Key Observation¶

Nave's does not have a separate MORAL LAW topic, redirecting to the general LAW entry. This is consistent with law-06's finding that no Hebrew or Greek term means exclusively "moral law."

CROSS¶

Jesus crucified on: MAT 27:32; MRK 15:21; LUK 23:26; ACT 2:23,36; 4:10; 1CO 1:23; 2:2,8; EPH 2:16; PHP 2:8; COL 1:20; 2:14; HEB 12:2
Carried by Simon: MAT 27:32; MRK 15:21; LUK 23:26
Carried by Jesus: JHN 19:17
FIGURATIVE: MAT 10:38; 16:24; MRK 8:34; 10:21; LUK 9:23; 14:27; 1CO 1:17,18; GAL 5:11; 6:14; PHP 3:18

Key Observations¶

Col 2:14 and Eph 2:16 are both listed under CROSS — the cross is the locus of the abolition event
The topic treats the cross both literally (crucifixion) and figuratively (self-denial)

PRIEST¶

Key Sections for This Study¶

BEFORE MOSES: Melchizedek (GEN 14:18; HEB 5:6,10,11; 6:20; 7:1-21)
THE TIME OF MOSES: EXO 28:1-4; 29:9,44; NUM 3:10; 18:7; 1CH 23:13
Hereditary descent of office: EXO 27:21; 28:43; 29:9
DUTIES: To offer sacrifices, pronounce benedictions, teach the law, maintain the sacred fire
HIGH PRIEST: Title appears after institution (LEV 21:10-15; NUM 3:32); duties include Day of Atonement, judicial function, charge of sanctuary and altar

Key Observations¶

Heb 7:12 says "the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law" — the PRIEST topic provides the background for which priesthood is in view (Levitical/Aaronic)
The Melchizedek connection (HEB 5:6,10,11; 6:20; 7:1-21) is the basis for the priesthood "change" in Heb 7:12

CIRCUMCISION¶

Institution: GEN 17:10-14; LEV 12:3; JHN 7:22; ACT 7:8; ROM 4:11
Abrogated: ACT 15:5-29; ROM 3:30; 4:9-11; 1CO 7:18,19; GAL 2:3,4; 5:2-11; 6:12; EPH 2:11,15; COL 2:11; 3:11
Necessity falsely taught by Judaizing Christians: ACT 15:1
Characterized by Paul as a yoke: ACT 15:10

Key Observations¶

Eph 2:11,15 appears under CIRCUMCISION's "Abrogated" subsection — confirming the Eph 2:15 context involves the Jew/Gentile division created by circumcision and ceremonial law
Col 2:11 also appears here — the "circumcision made without hands" in the same context as Col 2:14

LEGISLATION¶

Class, forbidden: EXO 12:49; LEV 24:22; NUM 9:14; 15:15,29; GAL 3:28
Supplemental, concerning Sabbath-breaking: NUM 15:32-35
Inheritance: NUM 27:1-11
See GOVERNMENT; See LAW

Key Observations¶

Brief entry; the GAL 3:28 reference is relevant to the Eph 2:15 "one new man" theme
The Sabbath-breaking legislation (NUM 15:32-35) is noted as "supplemental" — added after the original Sinai giving

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