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1 | Matthew 18:18 | Matt 18:18 | Edd | 184277 | ||
What is the true meaning of this scripture ? | ||||||
2 | Matthew 18:18 | Matt 18:18 | jonp | 184281 | ||
Hi The power of binding and loosing was given to a Rabbi when he received 'the key of knowledge' on graduation. It meant that in interpreting the Law, for which he was now seen as qualified he could either bind people to the strict letter of the Law or could loose it a little by giving it a different interpretation. Thus Hillel loosed the Law when he said that a man could divorce his wife if she displeased him. Shammai insisted that it could only be for uncleanness found in her. Thus here the Apostles were being given the authority to make binding regulations for the Christian church and interpret the Scriptures in term of God's requirements with their interpretations being binding on the church because they would be confirmed by Heaven. But this did not of course entitle them just to decide what they liked. In order to fulfil this role they were given a special enduing of the Holy Spirit in the Upper Room (John 20.21-23) when their minds were opened to understand the Scriptures (Luke 24.45) in accordance with Jesus' promises to them earler (John 14.26; 16.13). It was not an authority that was ever passed on. Best wishes Jonp. | ||||||
3 | Matthew 18:18 | Matt 18:18 | Edd | 184283 | ||
Thanks, but hummmmm ! | ||||||