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NASB | Romans 7:4 ¶ Therefore, my brethren, you also were made to die to the Law through the body of Christ, so that you might be joined to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 7:4 ¶ Therefore, my fellow believers, you too died to the Law through the [crucified] body of Christ, so that you may belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we may bear fruit for God. |
Bible Question:
I understand that Christ fulfilled the whole law. I guess my next question is in what way did He fulfill this law. In the dictionary fulfill means to: -To bring into actuality -To carry out (an order, for example). -To measure up to; satisfy -To bring to an end; complete Today, we seem to assume Christ destroyed(blotted out) some parts of the law(i.e. feasts, sabbath days) but we still observe other parts. I'd like some biblical understanding as to in what way Chirst fulfilled the law. For example, did He totally blot out the observance of things like feast days or did He, through His death complete or in some way satisfy the law, so that we should be observing these feasts in a different way. (for example, no longer carrying out a sacrifice by killing an animal, but still observing the feast days for the other reasons God prescribed, like remembering all that He had done in the past |
Bible Answer: Christ did fulfill the law of blood sacrifice. However, God said concerning the feasts, "These things shall be from generation to generation." And, as for the Sabbath worship (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset), "This shall be a sign that between you and me, that you are my people". (Or words to that affect.) You make a good point about observing only parts of the OT. One that can't be denied is that in the NT to my knowledge Christ didn't tell us to tithe, but you won't find many preachers that are willing to give up the collection plate. Tithing is from the OT. If we are going to observe tithing, we should be observing the feasts and we should be worshiping on the Sabbath. Sunday worship was created by man. History proves this point. The OT and the NT says, "The whold world will be deceived". This is true in my opinion. I have just started with a church that still worships on Saturday and observes the feasts. For me it is the way. Jesus said, "I came not to change one jot or tittle of the law". That's pretty strong and clear speech! He did become the sacrifice one and for all however. I hope this helps you some. Jude |