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NASB | Matthew 5:19 "Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:19 "So whoever breaks one of the least [important] of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least [important] in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them, he will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. |
Bible Question:
Words of Wisdom from Morant61: "In a debate, it is useful if you respond to the points that the other side makes." Regarding my Note "The law cannot be altogether invalid...", I have repeatedly asked: "If you disagree with any of the following, could you quote at least some of the part(s) you disagree with and tell why you disagree"? In other words, please directly address the points I have made. Instead of repeating a general statement you previously made, tell me specifically what is wrong with the points I've made. This question continues to remain unanswered. I am disappointed. |
Bible Answer: I'm afraid I too am dwarfed by all the scriptures and the overall size of your post. I'd like to boil it down to the main thrust of your subject heading. Is the OT valid or invalid? I'm not exactly certain what you mean by this word. The OT is certainly valid for study and understanding where we get the NT but it's most CERTAINLY NOT valid for authoritative guidance over and above the NT for the reasons I have already cited along with the scriptures as provided in my previous posts. I hope this clarifys my position. But just in case you need more proof: Col 2:13 When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, 14 having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. 15 When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him. 16 Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day-- 17 things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ. Notice especially verses 16-17. It seems pretty clear to me Paul is making an application of the point he just made in verse 14. Is there some other way to interpret this? I'd be interested in your response. God bless. |