Question 106 — Of the Law of the Gospel, Called the New Law

In proper sequence we have to consider now the Law of the Gospel which is called the New Law: and in the first place we must consider it in itself; second, in comparison with the Old Law; third, we shall treat of those things that are contained in the New Law. Under the first head there are four points of inquiry:

(1) What kind of law is it? i.e., Is it a written law or is it instilled in the heart?

• (2) Of its efficacy, i.e., does it justify?
• (3) Of its beginning: should it have been given at the beginning of the world?
• (4) Of its end: i.e., whether it will last until the end, or will another law take its place?