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1 | abide | 1 John 2:3 | Morant61 | 217285 | ||
Greetings MJH! I have been doing some research on Col. 2:14, but I am by no means finished. :-) In regards to your analysis of the passage, a couple of points come to mind. 1) Clearly, when the phrase 'traditions of men' is used in Scripture, it indicates the perversions of God's Law (see v. 8). But, is that what Paul is discussing in v. 14? I have doubts for several reasons. a) In what way would these false teachings need to be nailed to the cross? What hold did they have on us? How did the cross do anything to them? It would seem to me that the only debt that could legitimately be nailed to the cross is the debt we owed God. b) Secondly, v. 17 speaks of these 'things' as being shadows of what was to come in Christ. This is the same language used of the Law in Hebrews 8 and 10. In what way would a false teaching be fulfilled in Christ? c) Finally, while Col. 2:14 uses a phrase that may or may not refer to the law, the parallel passage in Eph. 2:15 specifically speaks of the law being abolished in His flesh. Though the word 'law' is modified with several words in this text. I plan on doing some research in the LXX concerning Col. 2:14 and Eph. 2:15 to see if these particular words were ever used there in reference to the Mosaic Law. I have enjoyed digging into these passages my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | abide | 1 John 2:3 | MJH | 217299 | ||
Tim, (quick note for now.) In regards to "a" I will return to answer. I've been meditating on this some more and have an idea that needs to be tested. Pluss I'm short on time. In regards to "b", Vs. 16-17 are not the same as vs. 14. Maybe an outline of Paul's flow in argument, as I understand it, would help. I'll put one together later when I have time. And "c". Eph 2:15 is a whole different connected discussion, but in short, I believe the "wall" spoken of is traditional laws taught that separated Gentiles and Jews from communion together (which is why Paul uses “dogma” again). These are not found in the actual Law of God. One can not find Gentiles removed from God's people because they are not physical Israel (Ruth is a perfect example.) The “ger [stranger] who sojourns with you” was not an Israelite but considered a full member and equally responsible towards the Law and had equal access to the Temple. Some have said the "wall" was the wall that Gentiles could not pass in the Temple, but the Greek word is different from that found in the Temple notice. I thought you did some research on "dogma" in the past and found one reference in a Jewish writing not included in the cannon, but maybe it was someone else or a different word? MJH I look forward to seeing what you come up with. |
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