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1 | Did He complete the Old Testament? | Bible general Archive 3 | skccab | 192338 | ||
Morning Steve, Thanks for the response. I read Galatians over the weekend and my understanding is that it was talking about a group of born-Jews (not practicing Jews) who were just trying to stir up trouble (and doing a decent job of it). The verse you quoted does say that Gentiles don't HAVE to, but doesn't say NOT to - so we're still working with the terms forever, perpetual, permanent etc (used in different Bible versions as available in e-Sword). Don't get me wrong, Steve, I'm not trying to spur an argument, I really am having trouble reconciling these ideas. And right now, I'm really struggling with the "forever" things. Still learning :-) Cheri |
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2 | Did He complete the Old Testament? | Bible general Archive 3 | srbaegon | 192339 | ||
Hello Cheri, The theme of Galatians is: Why would Gentiles want to obey the Law? It's unnecessary, and you place a burden on yourself that not even the children of Israel could bear. The eternal aspect of these things is in Christ himself. He came to fulfill and is the fulfillment of the Law. Steve |
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3 | Did He complete the Old Testament? | Bible general Archive 3 | skccab | 192340 | ||
Hiya Steve, I don't feel that it is a burden and the "Law" that the Jews couldn't bear was all the traditional oral additions that the elders kept throwing into it. Yeshua said this, too. Mat 23:1 Then spake Jesus to the multitudes and to his disciples, Mat 23:2 saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses seat: Mat 23:3 all things therefore whatsoever they bid you, these do and observe: but do not ye after their works; for they say, and do not. Mat 23:4 Yea, they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with their finger. Mat 23:5 But all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, So what do we do with the above verses, especially the one where Yeshua tells us to "do and observe" these things? The original Torah as recorded in the Books of Moses show me a God full of care and concern for His people (and even included those called strangers in their land). These the Jews "chose" not to obey. :-) Cheri |
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4 | Did He complete the Old Testament? | Bible general Archive 3 | srbaegon | 192341 | ||
Hello Cheri, I understand what the scribes and Pharisees had done. My quote was from Acts 15:10. Believers from the party of the Pharisees were wanting Gentiles to be circumcised and keep the Law of Moses. Paul opposed the idea--not the oral traditions but the Law itself. As for Matt 23:1-5, Jesus was speaking to Jews, not Gentiles. I fully agree with what you say about the Torah. People think the God of the OT is angry and hostile. A thorough reading displays grace, mercy, steadfast love, and long-suffering beyond measure. Steve |
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5 | Did He complete the Old Testament? | Bible general Archive 3 | skccab | 192344 | ||
Yes, Steve, thank you. :-) Cheri |
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