We believe that the ceremonies and symbols of the law have ceased with the coming of Christ, and that all shadows have been fulfilled,1 so that the use of them ought to be abolished among Christians. Yet their truth and substance remain for us in Jesus Christ, in whom they have been fulfilled.2 In the meantime we still use the testimonies taken from the law and the prophets, both to confirm us in the doctrine of the gospel and to order our life in all honour, according to God’s will and to His glory.3
1Mt 27:51 And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

Rom 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

Heb 9:9-10Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; 10 Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.

2Mt 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Gal 3:24Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

Col 2:17Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.

3Mt 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Gal 3:24Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

Col 2:17Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.