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NASB | Matthew 5:18 "For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:18 "For I assure you and most solemnly say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke [of the pen] will pass from the Law until all things [which it foreshadows] are accomplished. |
Bible Question:
1) I was wondering the role of Old Testament laws in light of Christ's sacrifice. He did indeed say that He is the fulfillment of the law and not the destroyer (Matt. 7:17). The rabbinic interpretations are certainly not what Chrisitans are to care for, but what are we to follow, if indeed there are laws to follow? For instance, tithing was an old testament law; Christ has fulfilled - are those that follow Him still ordered to tithe? If so, how is He the fulfillment; if not, how does the law play in the Christian's life, and which laws? 2) When we hear of a curse in the Bible, would it be proper to say that this curse is the eventual cessation of God from a person's life? In other words, is a curse the neutral state without God, or is it some negative impressment that God gives to those who act out of rebellion? This seems, to me, to be the case with Malachi 3:9 and the curse of not tithing to God. 3) Concerning the resurrection and the new body of 2 Cor. 5 (and this may appear to be an amateur question) - are we given completely new bodies, or are our old bodies 'upgraded'; that is, redone while still maintaining the same physical structure as we had on earth? 4) Finally, I've heard it said that come the regeneration of all things that the saints will live on a perfected earth. I'm not referring to an a-millenialist interpretation of Revelation 19 either. Can you please help? blessings, John |
Bible Answer: These are very challenging questions. First of all I think you are going too far in combining the tithe and Jesus as being the fullfillment of the law. He fullfilled the law in that, He came as it was prophisied in the old testament.(see Luke 4:16-21. As far as tithing goes I would refer you to 2 Corinthians chapter 9. And to touch on the law, read Romans 3:20, and study that verse out. As to your second question I stand on Hebrews 13:5. Your third question I believe would derive from 1 Corinthians 15. look at verses 53-54, but read the whole chapter. As far as maintaining the same physical structure, I always refer to Matthew 17:1-4. I believe we will be recognizable in glory. and your fourth question. The bible tells us of the new heavens and new earth in Revelation 21. I do believe we will have accsess to this new earth. Or else why would He create it? Thanks for the challenge John. I hope I've helped. Praise the Lord for His word. He is the only reason we can speak of these things. Take care, And God bless. Russ |