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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. |
Subject: Is the Law abolished or not? |
Bible Note: Johnny: Don't remember where they are, but those Bible verses about being a living sacrafice may also validate "obligation" as a motive. Perhaps,in our humanity, there is a "season" for obligation... we start with basic love, go to obligation, then, to true love of God and his law. Perhaps. Tonight,Friday, I will be painting a divorce christian women's house...out of a sense of obligation... I will feel pride because I am being a such a good Christian. I hope to grow beyond that someday. Oddly enough, the Psalm celebrating the law, Psalm 119, is my favorite. In a way, I think it completes the circle alluded to above: Teach me, O Lord , to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end. Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart. Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared. Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good. How I long for your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness. |