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NASB | Matthew 22:40 "On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets." |
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Subject: Does God want the NT or OT reflected? |
Bible Note: I agree with you that we (Christians) must reflect God's Will and Word. It's what separates us from the world (unbelievers/hypocrites). Many can read the Bible, but how many do what God says? I'm glad that God has led you to commentary that is suitable for your spiritual needs. However (for the sake of new and unlearned souls who may read these posts) I would put emphasis on being led, by the Holy Ghost, to an appropriate commentary and not so much on what schools were attended, Ph.D's, etc - maybe it's just me. We know that these people who wrote the "good" commentaries were led by the Holy Ghost and we glorify God for giving us understanding of His Word, but new and unlearned souls may look to men for answers instead of God (and we know that all commentary is not in line with the Word of God). I do commend you for bringing out the importance of studying the Bible and obeying what God has said and that there is truthful commentary, and other spiritual study guides to be used. All Christians, whether new or "seasoned" need to know that it takes more than a superficial reading of the Bible. God says in Proverb 4:7, "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding." (Many Christians lack wisdom or don't know what it means to have it). Lastly (and I didn't mean to make this so long-forgive me), I believe that the OT and the NT are equally important to a well rounded relationship with God. Only in some areas does the NT have authority over the OT but not as a whole. But with the NT fulfilling (via Jesus) the OT, we see that God is the same; He does not and will not change. WalkingTalkingBible |