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NASB | Romans 7:6 But now we have been released from the Law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and not in oldness of the letter. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 7:6 But now we have been released from the Law and its penalty, having died [through Christ] to that by which we were held captive, so that we serve [God] in the newness of the Spirit and not in the oldness of the letter [of the Law]. |
Bible Question:
We (believers) are free from the Law (Romans 7:6) but Paul stated in Romans 3:31 that we should uphold the Law. Can someone tell me what part of the Mosaic Law (Pentateuch) we should still comply? I wish there was a clear black and white line drawn. iktoose |
Bible Answer: Iktoose, Your original question stated, “We (believers) are free from the Law (Romans 7:6) but Paul stated in Romans 3:31 that we should uphold the Law. Can someone tell me what part of the Mosaic Law (Pentateuch) we should still comply? I wish there was a clear black and white line drawn.”. I have not taken the time to review all the posts to your original question, but I believe you might find the start of your answer in the analysis of the verses you contrast (Ro 7:6 and Ro 3:31). Rom 7:6 6 But now we have been released from the Law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and not in oldness of the letter. NAS Rom 3:31 31 Do we then nullify the Law through faith? May it never be! On the contrary, we establish the Law. NAS Clearly Ro 7:6 refers to the Law of Moses as it states disciples had “been released from the Law”, yet Ro 3:31 says the Law is established! Do we have more context to determine Paul’s meaning? By looking back to verse 27 we are given clarification: Rom 3:27 27 Where then is boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? Of works? No, but by a law of faith. NAS These verses are referring to totally different laws. Where Ro 7:6 speaks of the Mosaic Law, Ro 3:31 refers back to the Law of Faith; two different laws; one for the Mosaic Age, the other for the Christian Age. God’s people prior to the Christian Age were expected to follow God’s commands. Failure to do so resulted in punishment. During the Christian Age, God’s people are still expected to follow His commands: John 14:15 15 "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. NAS Heb 5:9 9 And having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation, NAS Failure to obey continues to result in punishment. Thus law continues in the Christian Age; outlining the actions we must perform to uphold our end of the contract; designed by God and established by our Lord. I am at your service if you wish to discuss this further. AO |