“Oh Lord, according to your justice, give me life” (Psa 119:149b)

jurisprudence = theory or philosophy of law; a legal system

One of the first things Jesus makes clear during His earthly ministry is that the entire content of the Law (the legal system established by God under the OC) remains intact for the New Covenant Community/Church (Mat 5:17-20). In the words of the Reformers, the Law changes not in substance, only in application. This includes also its jurisprudence. As such, the Church will possess:

1. A JUDICIAL COUNCIL
2. A JUST DUE PROCESS