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NASB | Isaiah 33:22 For the LORD is our judge, The LORD is our lawgiver, The LORD is our king; He will save us-- |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Isaiah 33:22 For the LORD is our Judge, The LORD is our Ruler, The LORD is our King; He will save us. [Is 2:3, 4; 11:4; 32:1; James 4:12] |
Subject: Why two tablets ??? |
Bible Note: Doc: I do agree that Abraham did break God's commandments - but that is why we are all sinners - we have all broken at least one commandment. Abraham did not have the power of the HS as we have today to overcome all temptations to sin. That being said - Abraham and Noah were "righteous" in the eyes of God - that is why God gave them grace. As I have stated before in many responses - we must get a good grasp of what is "God's grace". It is not God's will of salvation imposed on individuals (OT or NT). Grace is God's willingness to forgive a repentant sinner and as well to give the opportunity to the sinner to gain forgiveness by repentance and change. David is a great example of one who should have died for his sins but he was so repentive - God did not require his death like many other times in His theocracy but gave him life and forgiveness. Our world would not be where it is today if God did not give grace to Adam/Eve after they sinned. The only reason God did not destroy even Noah in the flood was because Noah found "grace" in the eyes of the Lord. You say faith is given and God's gift is justification - BUT this I disagree with. Faith is shown by our heart and our actions. Justification is given by God because of our own personal choice (will) to repent and change our sinful life - to a life following the commands of God. God chosing Abraham is a reflection of Abraham having a heart for God. If we did not have to reveal our love and obedience for God then - Why would not God save everyone ????? I agree that all men have an understanding of God's law which is within us - BUT it is the obedience of that heart that reflect our love for God or our love for ourselves and the world. I disagree that the "Lord Jesus alone saves" - We cannot be saved unless we are willing to be saved. God gave us free will to either obey or not. That was the whole purpose of the forbidden fruit in the garden. Would man obey God or Satan. But I will agree that the death of the Perfect Lamb (Jesus) is what atones for our sins and only this sacrifice on His part can save us from our sins. The result of our sins is death. Therefore to accept Jesus death and realize there is nothing we can do to atone for our sins is a reflection of our faith in that atonement. But once we accept this God expects our loyalty to Him now and this is shown by not committing sin. We are to live like Christ. We have the power and knowledge now to overcome temptation and flee from sin and Satan. The 4th commandment is the longest commandment. I would seem logical to me that the first 4 commandment relating to God - be on the first tablet and the last 6 commandments - be on the second tablet. In fact, looking at the first 4 there are all pretty long - while the last 6 are each fairly short. It seems quite plausible to me that this is why Jesus summarized all 10 into two summary commandments. This is the same logic I see in saying that we must follow God's guidelines in diet if He already stated it clearly in the OT. In love and look forward to your response, Merv |