Perpetuity of the Law of God.
J. Wesley says:—"It was not the design of Christ's coming, to revoke any part of the law of God. There is therefore the closest connection that can be conceived, between the law and the gospel." Scott says:—"The moral law he came to fulfill by perfectly obeying it as the surety of his people in his life, suffering, death and doctrine; to establish it in its fullest honor and authority, and to make the most effectual provision for men's loving and obeying it." A. Barnes says:—"Matt. v, 18. 'Till heaven and earth pass.' This expression denotes that the law never should be destroyed, till it should be all fulfilled. It is the same as saying, Everything may change, the very earth and heaven may pass away, but the law of God shall not be destroyed till its whole design shall be accomplished." In conclusion on verse 19th, he says:—"We learn hence, 1. That all the law of God is binding on Christians. 2. That all the commands of God should be preached in their proper place, by Christian ministers. 3. That they who pretend that there are any laws of God so small, that they need not obey them, are unworthy of his kingdom. And, 4. That true piety has respect to all the commandments of God, and keeps them."