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1 | Why the 7th day bent? | Col 2:16 | charis | 2071 | ||
Dear fliha, You are correct that Jesus rebuked the hypocrisy of the oral law, but He also rebuked the attitude of Israel toward the written law. Our Lord spoke repeatedly to discern and obey the intent of the Law. Indeed, as a Jew living in Israel, He was obliged to obey the Law, but this was a matter of His heart. Look at the case of the adulterous woman; by Law, He should have been throwing stones at her. In fact, his words to the hypocrites saved her, and gave her new life. As the only sinless Person present, He had every right to 'cast the first stone,' and by Law, was bound to do so. He taught us a new law under a new covenant. A superior covenant. Even if you are a Jew living in Israel today, the majority of the Law has been done away with. He is the Lord of the Sabbath, giving us a new rest and a new peace. This comes not from satisfaction of the Law, but from a heart toward God, like David. The ultimate law of grace was active by faith since Abraham, and is now poured forth in the fulness of Christ. As Paul said, why would we want to return to be bound by something that no person was able to keep. Pride in keeping the Sabbath and a few other select laws does not make anyone righteous. If you feel better going to church on Saturday, convinced that your form of Christianity is superior, wonderful! Please remember, though, that attempting to 'keep' one portion of the Law binds you to the whole of it. We are free to obey His commandments and to live in them. Blessings and peace upon you in Jesus' name, charis |
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2 | Why the 7th day bent? | Col 2:16 | fliha | 2091 | ||
Genesis to Revelation is Gods Holy Word. The old covenant is not the book of law and bondage and the new covenant the book of grace. Genesis to Revelation is a book of grace. King David sins should of cost him his life. (Gods grace) Just as the adulterous womens sin should of cost her life. (Gods grace) Salvation is through grace by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. He who is the way, truth and life. Our life in Him is based on relationship, not legalism. This applies to us as well as the old coveenant saints. The Torah (first 5 books) declares Gods desire to have relationship with His people, and He declares that He has given us His law (Torah-instruction) for our sakes. The ten commandments was written by the hand of God Himself. God did not make a mistake and change the day. Man did that. God is the same yesterday, today and forever. Again thankfully keeping sabbath or any other law does not make us righteous only trusting in the Lord. I do not think going to church on saterday is a superior way, nor eating certain foods, celebrating christmas and easter etc etc is superior. Our relationship with God is what is important. We are free to obey His commandments and to live in them. God bless |
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3 | Why the 7th day bent? | Col 2:16 | charis | 2101 | ||
Dear fliha, Except for the 3rd and 4th paragraphs, (and possibly some of the spelling, grammar, and puctuation preferences:-) I thought I was reading my own writing! That means we agree on more than 66 percent of the issue. Even parts of the other two I agree with. But, the Torah was given to the Jews, and is now a 'tutor' to lead us (Christians) to a new, better covenant. "Therefore the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, that we may be justified by faith." Galatians 3:24 NASB. As you said, "Our relationship with God is what is important." It is no longer according to the blood of bulls and goats and the keeping of special days. Every day is a day of the Lord. We do not have the tablets 'written by the finger of God.' Moses destroyed them because Israel 'played the harlot.' We have God's Word as recorded by His servant Moses. Israel could not, and would not obey the Law. Indeed, God did not make a mistake, He gave us a better way, instead. The Sabbath, which Israel could not keep, was glorified. "THIS is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 NASB (emphasis mine) By grace, we CAN keep the day of the Lord. Whatever you do, have a great day in the Lord. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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