Subject: Law v Faith. Are Jews Condemened? |
Bible Note: Hi EdB, You gave a good answer and I have no comment on it. But terrib has introduced to the thread Ephesians and I thought of Romans. Can we look at those passages to see their contribution to the question at hand. I thought of Romans because it speaks of the lack of condemnation and also of being set free from the law. Romans 8:1, NASB, "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death." Ephesians 2:17, "And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near. 18 for through Him we both have one access in one Spirit to the Father." EdB, you wrote that "There is only one access to the Father and that is through Jesus Christ.". I agree with that. Ephesians 2:18 said that "through Him we both have one access" and Ephesians 3:12 says, "in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him." Looking further, however, into the consideration of the trinity of God and the individual Persons, would you comment concerning the access "in one Spirit to the Father." I see Ephesians 2:18 and the access in one (Spirit) to the Father to be a match with Romans 8:2 and the (Spirit) of life in Christ Jesus. Not a perfect match in considering the Persons, but good comparison verses. We belong to (Him), Romans 8:9 and I bow my knees to the (Father), Ephesians 3:14 I find to be a perfect match. Any comments at all? From the heart, Ray |