Biblical law refers to the legal aspects of the Bible, the holy scriptures of Judaism and Christianity.
See:
- Judaism:
- Mitzvah, divine commandment, act of human kindness, a good deed
- 613 Mitzvot, statements and principles of law and ethics contained in the Torah
- Noahide Law, the seven biblical laws of Noah, applicable to all nations, including non-Jews (obedience by Noahides directly assures a place in the world to come)
- Rules for Proselytes in the Torah
- Nazirite Laws, a vow described in Numbers 6:1-21
- Christianity:
- Biblical law in Christianity, term referring to the theological discussion of the applicability of Biblical (Old Testament) law in a Christian context
- The Ten Commandments, believed by most Christian denominations to be still binding
- The Law of Christ, an undefined Pauline phrase whose meaning is disputed by different Christian denominations
- The Rule of Faith of Paul's Galatians 6:14-16
- The Pauline privilege regarding marriage
- The New Commandment of Jesus, according to the Gospel of John
- Expounding of the Law by Jesus, according to the Gospel of Matthew
- The Unforgivable sin, according to Mark 3:29: "blaspheme against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven"
- Evangelical counsels, suggested by Jesus
- Theology:
- Antinomianism, general term used for the opposition to biblical laws
- Cafeteria Christianity, the accusation that some Christians pick and choose which Biblical laws they follow, rather than following all or none
- Law and Gospel, a major topic in Lutheranism
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