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1 | was the ten commandments done away with | Matt 22:40 | jlhetrick | 210077 | ||
Hello Val, no need to apologize. You’re probably not nearly as simple-minded as you think you are; I’ve seen some really good posts from you that demonstrate pretty good insight and intellectual capacity. I wasn’t disagreeing that the law serves to give guidance, to include God’s expectations of how we are to treat others. I included the Scripture references to help point toward the greater purpose of the Law as declared by Scripture. I assumed you would have followed that and perhaps read more of the context there and not been left misunderstanding. The Scripture gives us a clear teaching of what the law was/is for and the resulting consequences. As I understand it, the law serves two very important functions that are more related to who God is and who we are in relation to Him. The law revealed sin but also the abounding grace of God that is far greater than, and able to overcome, any degree of sin. Take a look at Romans chapter 7 as well, start at verse 7 and read on. I suspect you’re well familiar with it but perhaps didn’t have it in mind and so didn’t catch on that I was building on your statement, not disagreeing with it; an expected and usual consequence of the limitations of this type of communication. Not that I’m not thankful for the Forum. God bless, Jeff |
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2 | was the ten commandments done away with | Matt 22:40 | Val | 210079 | ||
Dear Jeff, Thanks for your post. I agree with your understanding of the Romans passage. I have not yet done an in depth study of Romans but have heard some say that it is the constitution of our faith. I look forward to studying it in depth Precept Upon Precept. That is probably why I did not catch on. Thanks for your kind words. Blessings - Val |
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3 | was the ten commandments done away with | Matt 22:40 | jlhetrick | 210082 | ||
Val- I can only say that you're study of Romans will be a blessing the first time around as well as the second and third and so-on. While this is true of all Scripture, the book of Romans is such a faith building study that it's impossible for most not to return to it again and again for in-depth study. My first true study of Romans was when I was leading a bible study at my local church; a verse by verse of the book of Romans. I'm sure I was blessed more than any who sat in the class with me. My second real attempt at the book was a private study and I came to realize just how shallow my teaching of the book had been to the adult class. Finally, as it stands now I wouldn't feel qualified to teach the book to a room full of adults simply because I've discovered it's depths beyond my ability. Praise the Lord that His word is true and the one source for saving faith. A fair scratching of the surface will change a person's life. God bless, Jeff |
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