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NASB | Colossians 2:14 having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Colossians 2:14 having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of legal demands [which were in force] against us and which were hostile to us. And this certificate He has set aside and completely removed by nailing it to the cross. |
Subject: Partly under the Law? |
Bible Note: Doc: We agree - law does not justify !! Grace from God has existed since the time man sinned. The gospel is the good news that Jesus has taken away our condemnation by the law. But we disagree that we as Christians are not required by God to not sin or keep his law. Only faith in Christ can justify. Once we understand that keeping law is not a burden but a blessing we will never agree on this issue of the law. You quoted all the verses that support the Christian keeping the law through the power of the given Holy Spirit. When we were babies we listened to our parents because we were told "no to not do this or that" but as we mature we obey our parents out of respect and love. Our parents always loved us and required us to obey for our well being. But as we mature we look to show our love and respect to our parents. Hopefully this will help show how our love for God reflects in our obedience. In love, Merv |