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1 | Does the OT apply to us as christians? | Bible general Archive 2 | TheFinalSQL | 118446 | ||
You ask the question of the OT, but your answer deals with the law. The OT does apply to us as Christians, scripture in the Bible is the old testament. The new had not been written. The only exception may be Peter talking about Paul's Epistles in 2 Peter 3:15,16 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. Acts 17:2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, Acts 17:10-11 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. Matthew 16:19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Here are the keys(power and authority) Luke 24:45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, And Philip with this understanding he received of the sciptures, the old testament he was able to preach Jesus: Acts 8:26-40 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. Praise the Lord! Norm |
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2 | Does the OT apply to us as christians? | Bible general Archive 2 | Rowdy | 118463 | ||
I see that you've quoted numerous scriptures but none of them address Paul's guidance in Gal 3:24-25. How is it that you come to this conclusion and not address this passage in Galations? I'm afraid I have to say all of the scriptures you've cited ARE in support of the OT, being good for study and for clarification of the NT. The scriptures in Galations 3 make it very clear that the authority for the OT is no longer applicable to us as christians, especially when it is in conflict with NT. Again, let me say the best parts of the OT, such as 9 of the 10 Commandments and several other key concepts are indeed repeated in the NT and are therefore to be obeyed. But the requirements for animal sacrifices and the strict observance of Levitical law is obselete. As is the requirement for keeping one's lineage back to Abraham which is impossible to do anyway. And to an earlier comment about ceremonial law and just keeping some portion thereof (can't remember whose post), I would counter with Gal 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. 2Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all. 3Again I declare to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law. 4You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. 5But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. 6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Here, Paul is stating very clearly (at least in my mind) that one CANNOT pick and choose which portion of the OT is applicable and must be adhered to. So how many animal sacrifices do you offer up every week? Who's your Levitical High Priest? Does he wear the proper attire with the bejeweled breastplate? Where's your temple or tabernacle? Where's your Ark of the Covenant? No, my friend the time for observing and following the OT is long gone. We must live in compliance with and will be judged by the words of Christ and his duly appointed representatives, the Apostles. God bless. --Rowdy |
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3 | Does the OT apply to us as christians? | Bible general Archive 2 | Hank | 118468 | ||
Rowdy: "The scriptures in Galatians 3 make it very clear that the authority for the OT is no longer applicable to us as Christians, especially when it is in conflict with the NT." ...... Are you suggesting that God contradicts His own word? Wherein does any portion of Scripture conflict with any other portion? Cite any two passages anywhere in Scripture that are in conflict with one another. You use the word "conflict." Let's define "conflict." "Conflict" is a state of disharmony between incompatible or antithetical persons, ideas, or interests; a clash; the quality of being in opposition. ..... Do you view Scripture as being in conflict with itself -- as a house divided against itself? --Hank | ||||||
4 | Does the OT apply to us as christians? | Bible general Archive 2 | flinkywood | 118471 | ||
The NT in conflict with the OT? Interesting. Colin |
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