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NASB | Matthew 5:17 ¶ "Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:17 ¶ "Do not think that I came to do away with or undo the Law [of Moses] or the [writings of the] Prophets; I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. |
Subject: SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH |
Bible Note: Lightedsteps, Three thoughts. 1. How do we be "doers of the gospel?" 2. Do you see no distinction between doing the Law because it is right, from doing the law in order to earn salvation? How can we suggest that the Law was a perfect expression of rightousness, and God will judge lost people for not living up to it, yet once Christ saves us by perfectly fulfilling that law for us, and paying the penalty for our transgressing that law, shall we then say that having been saved we ought not to live in accordance to the Law of God, even though we are in no way attempting to earn salvation through it? 3. I highly urge you to read Marrow of Modern Divinity, it discusses these very things in great detail. In Christ, Beja |