What does Jesus say about the Old Law in his teaching?

What does Jesus say about the Old Law in his teaching?

• A. The Old Law is still in effect
• B. It is abolished
• C. It is replaced
• D. It is irrelevant

Answer: (A)

Jesus treats the Old Law as still in effect, but with a deeper purpose. He explains that he did not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; he came to fulfill them. That means the Law continues to guide how believers live, but its true meaning is intensified and clarified through his teachings. He moves beyond strict external rules to focus on the heart and intent, showing that genuine righteousness goes deeper than mere outward compliance—for example, he teaches that anger and lust can break moral norms just as seriously as outright actions. So the Old Law remains authoritative, while its meaning is completed in him. The other options don’t fit because they imply the Law is no longer relevant or is dismissed or replaced, which contradicts Jesus’ statement that the Law remains important and is fulfilled rather than discarded.

Jesus treats the Old Law as still in effect, but with a deeper purpose. He explains that he did not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; he came to fulfill them. That means the Law continues to guide how believers live, but its true meaning is intensified and clarified through his teachings. He moves beyond strict external rules to focus on the heart and intent, showing that genuine righteousness goes deeper than mere outward compliance—for example, he teaches that anger and lust can break moral norms just as seriously as outright actions. So the Old Law remains authoritative, while its meaning is completed in him. The other options don’t fit because they imply the Law is no longer relevant or is dismissed or replaced, which contradicts Jesus’ statement that the Law remains important and is fulfilled rather than discarded.