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NASB | Ephesians 2:15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 2:15 by abolishing in His [own crucified] flesh the hostility caused by the Law with its commandments contained in ordinances [which He satisfied]; so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thereby establishing peace. |
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Bible Answer: I believe you will find part of your answers in the book of Hebrews. The law is defined in the book of Hebrews as a system of worship, a way to approach God. It contrasts the earthly tabernacle and the heavenly tabernacle. It shows how Jesus brought in by His sacrifice, a perfect sacrifice, only offered one time by his death and resurrection. It abolished the animal sacrifices. The animal sacrifices and the furniture represents Jesus. For instance; the showbread/Jesus is the bread of life, the lampstand or menorah/Jesus is the light of the world. It is a beautiful picture of the better covenant aka the New Covenant. When a person believes, has faith in what Jesus has done at the cross and His finished work that person is sealed with the Holy Spirit who helps him have power over sin and walk in obedience to Christ. We still gain insight from the first five books of the bible as to what pleases God, i.e., His moral expectations. We have direction as to what is immorality and how to treat one another, i.e., don't steal,kill,covet, etc. Breaking the law in one point breaks the whole law and brings the curse of death. Christ broke that curse with His one sacrifice so that we are no longer under a curse of death. People who do not believe, have faith in Jesus are still under the curse of the law which is death. Hope this helps. Val |