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NASB | Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. |
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Subject: How is it a law without consequences? |
Bible Note: Searcher, Thanks for the response. I use the NASB for my word studies and correlate it with my interlinear. They both have the word "not" in Gal 5:18. That is the best I can do because I cannot read Greek. You are right that we will probably not agree on the relationship of law and grace/mercy. That's too bad because I feel all Christians need a solid understanding of both. You need to know that though I don't think that we are under Law, I am not without a 'guidance system.' I do, indeed, have one. It is no longer the external Law written on stone but the law of Christ internally written upon my heart and mind. So, at heart, I am not anti-Law. But, be that as it may, I will respect your right to disagree with me. With that in mind, I will have to pass up answering some of your questions for the sake of peace on this issue. It wouldn't do either of us any good for me to respond to a Law question, "Searcher, we are not under Law" when you believe that we are. So I will be a little bit 'pickier' on what questions I submit answers to. Searcher, I would appreciate if you read my fairly current question on whether we are under the Mosaic Law or not. Even if you don't agree with me, it would be helpful if you saw the scriptures listed there that show why I take such a strong stance on this issue. In Christ, Bill Mc |