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1 | I just started reading the Bible and.... | OT general | Morant61 | 211223 | ||
Greetings Pete! Your questions cover a wide range of topics, but allow me to make one observation that may help you begin to answer some of your questions. The Mosaic law was a covenant that God made between Him and the people of Israel during the time of Moses. Simply put, most of it's requirements do not apply to us because we are not Israel. While we can certainly draw instruction from His moral laws, the civil laws are no more binding on us (as no Jews) than the laws of Russia are binding me as an American. I have to run now, but see if this observation might help with some of your questions. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | I just started reading the Bible and.... | OT general | petedavis6263 | 211250 | ||
Dear Tim, Psalm 119 tells us a lot about God, all of His words, commandments, precepts, statutes, judgments, testimonies and laws are perfect, righteous, faithful, truthful, good and pure and they endure forever to all generations. Why do you suppose God would have a second set of standards for non-Jews? Are we better than them or are they better than us? Pete |
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3 | I just started reading the Bible and.... | OT general | Morant61 | 211256 | ||
Greetings Pete! It is not that God has a second standard, it is that we are not bound by the covenant made with Israel. Allow me to illustrate. Suppose Russia's government votes that everyone of it's citizens must serve in the military for two years upon reaching the age of 18. This would have no effect upon me whatsoever, as I am not a citizen of Russia. In the same way, God made a covenant with Israel. A covenant is a contract. Those with whom He made the contract are bound by it's rules and conditions. One of the 'rules' of the contract was that one could not mix two different kinds of cloth in one's clothing. It is not a sin for me to mix two kinds of cloth, as I am not bound by Israel's contract. We see evidence of this in the New Testament in that Paul does not expect Gentiles to be circumcised, yet Jews must be! The Mosaic Law, in it's entirety, is nothing but a big contract made between God and Israel. The reason you are struggling with some of your questions is because you are trying to apply that contract to us, and it doesn't apply. This won't answer all of your questions, but it is a good foundation to build upon. I hope it helps. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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4 | I just started reading the Bible and.... | OT general | petedavis6263 | 211267 | ||
Greetings Tim, We are not all children of Russia, but we are all children of God. I have a very hard time understanding your theory of duality. Where on earth do you see a mortal human parent establish one set of moral and civil rules for one child and another set of moral and civil rules for another. It is impossible for a parent to love one child more than the other. Although it sometimes might happen, generally, parents love all their children equally. How much less likely would it be for an immortal parent to establish perfect, pure, just, righteous and good laws for one group of His children and then issue a different code for the rest? If what you are saying is true and the Jews are the only ones obligated to obey all of God's laws, where do you draw the line? Why do you suppose God prefers such a system? In Mark 13:10, Jesus says "...the gospel must first be preached to all nations." What is the gospel but the words of Jesus? And Jesus says in Matt 19:17, "...But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments." The gospel that needs to be preach to all the world includes the commandments. It is clear to me that Jesus is saying for all nations to keep the commandments. In John 14:15, He says, "If you love me keep my commandments." How would you apply that concept to those exempt from the keeping the whole law? If what you say is correct than part of the law applies only to the Jews, part of the law applies only to the Gentiles and part of the law applies to everyone. You're making my head spin, brother Moran. Sincerely, Pete |
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5 | I just started reading the Bible and.... | OT general | BradK | 211270 | ||
Hello Pete, What I believe Tim was saying (without putting words in his mouth)was ,Scripture definitely makes a distinction between Isreal and the Church- the Body of Christ. I think as you progress in your study you will find that to be evident. As an example: Eph. 2:12- "remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world." (NASB) I believe it rightly said that Romans is the "theology of the NT". The doctrine of condemnation is laid out in Rom. 1:18 - 3:20. Basically all of us- Jews or Gentiles- are guilty before God! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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6 | I just started reading the Bible and.... | OT general | petedavis6263 | 211271 | ||
Hello BradK, It definitely is late for me and I think this will be my last post for the night. Thank you for your kind words. I haven't yet made it to Romans, just partially through Mark right now. With respect to being guilty before God, I choose to believe that I am born of Him. My pastor told me once awhile ago, as God spoke in 1 John 3:4-9, whoever is born of God cannot sin. Ever since I was a little boy I had a remarkable kindness towards others. I never bullied anyone and no one ever bullied me. I had and I still have a God-given respect for others. Red, yellow, black or white, everyone's the same in my sight. In my business career I am a straight shooter. I am honest, fair and generous both with my customers and employees. I have been very successful as my blessings have been abundant. I believe I am a sinner only to those who judge incorrectly. Through mine own eyes I see clearly. As 1 John 5:18 tells me, whoever is born of God cannot be touched by the wicked one. I regret that I have never attempted to read the bible completely until now. Although I am only a few books into the effort, I am surprised at what I have learned so far. I'm not sure if I'm stepping on any toes and if I have offended anyone, I am deeply sorry. I do not mean to insult or hurt anybody. If I am despised because I speak the truth as my eyes see it, then I ask for forgiveness. Thank you for your kind understanding. Pete |
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7 | I just started reading the Bible and.... | OT general | Morant61 | 211274 | ||
Greetings Pete! Brad may yet respond, but may I point you to a few verses. While it is certainly true that once we have been redeemed that God can keep us from sin, Scripture is quite clear that we all begin life as sinners, no matter how 'good' we might think we are. Rom. 3:23 - "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," Ecc. 7:20 - "There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins." 1 John 1:8 - "If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives." Ps. 51:5 - "Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me." Keep reading and keep asking questions my friend, no one is offended by honest questions. :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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