Two Laws in the New Testament

[Many Sages One Truth]

Perhaps I'm mistaken, but doesn't the New Testament seem to speak about two laws? It speaks of the law of sin and death, and the law of Christ/love. What do you think this means, that there are two laws, and what are their connections with each other?

 

[Jainarayan]

You may be thinking of this:

37Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” - Matthew 22:37-40

 

[Many Sages One Truth]

No I'm thinking of something that Paul said:

Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.

 

[Jainarayan]

Ah, I see. I never paid too much attention to Paul or the writings of the other disciples, only to what Jesus said. Sorry I was no help.

 

[Gjallarhorn]

No I'm thinking of something that Paul said:

Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.

That's assuming you give any credit to Paul...

 

[Strength & Honor]

Perhaps I'm mistaken, but doesn't the New Testament seem to speak about two laws? It speaks of the law of sin and death, and the law of Christ/love. What do you think this means, that there are two laws, and what are their connections with each other?

Paul's reference to "the Law of sin and death" is a reference to the Old Law (the Law of Moses). He is talking about how in Christ we have been freed from the Law of Moses.

 

[Many Sages One Truth]

Paul's reference to "the Law of sin and death" is a reference to the Old Law (the Law of Moses). He is talking about how in Christ we have been freed from the Law of Moses.

That's what I understand as well