I have a close family member, of a somewhat Dispensational bent, who likes to say that the distinction between the moral, civil, and ceremonial law is an "artificial construct," and thus invalid. "All the Law was given to the Jews," he says. Judging by my discussions with him, by "artificial construct" he means that the construct is one not found within the Bible or used its authors, but is rather imposed upon Scripture as a hermeneutical tool. Ironically, he will still assert that the Ten Commandments, as well as various laws like those regarding homosexuality and bestiality, still apply. Of course, without this very distinction that he rejects, these conclusions seem rather arbitrary.
What would you say to this? I often retort, "The Trinity is also an artificial construct." I haven't received an answer that satisfies me.
What would you say to this? I often retort, "The Trinity is also an artificial construct." I haven't received an answer that satisfies me.