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Daily Living
The Law of God
What we believe
The Ten Commandments express the enduring principles of God’s love, will and purpose, perfectly demonstrated in Christ’s life. The law identifies sin and shows our need of a Saviour, but cannot earn salvation. Salvation is entirely by grace; loving obedience is its fruit, shaping character and showing Christ’s transforming power.
We obey not to become saved, but because grace has saved and renewed us.
Key Bible passages
Exodus 20:1–17; Matthew 5:17–20; John 14:15; Romans 8:3–4; Ephesians 2:8–10; Revelation 14:12
This page is a concise, original-language guide based on the official fundamental belief statement. Use the official link for the full source material.
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