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NASB | Matthew 10:33 "But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 10:33 "But the one who denies and rejects Me before men, that one I will also deny and reject before My Father who is in heaven. |
Bible Question:
Dear Steve, Here is another young Christian's question: Matthew 5:23,24 says, "Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering." So isn't Jesus saying that we, as Christians, need to still be bringing our lambs, goats, and bulls to the altar to be sacrificed? This is an offering for sin, isn't it? And Jesus did say that if I don't forgive my brother, that God will not forgive me. So it makes sense. I need to make sure I forgive my brother (or God won't forgive me) and then bring my sin offering to the altar. Steve, where can I find the altar to bring my sin offering to? The Jews no longer have temple sacrifice and I want to be obedient to the Lord's commands. Jesus did say, 'come and present your offering.' I want to do what the Lord has commanded of me. He said if I love Him then I will keep His commands. Can you help me be obedient here? Under law, Bill Mc :) |
Bible Answer: Jesus became the ultimate sacrifice for our sins when He died on the cross, not before. When Jesus walked the earth, people were still bound to follow the Law. There was no other way to approach God. When Jesus laid down His life for our sins, He became the ONLY WAY for us to approach the THRONE OF GRACE. What Jesus is saying, is that before you approach the Throne of Grace, make it right with your brother. We no longer need to bring a sacrifice. We just need to accept the Sacrifice that God provided. Accept the Lord Jesus Christ, |