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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: Tim: Ok - We agree that "under the law" - means that we are guilty of it and must keep it. According to how "I believe" you interpret the NT that "we are no longer under the law" - it means we no longer have to keep the law - RIGHT ?? The reference to Jesus being born during the time of "under the law" meant Jesus musty keep the law but only refers to be guilty in relation to man because man has sin but Jesus does not !!! Man has always been "required" by God to keep law. From the time of Adam - God had a law to not eat from tree of life. This law existed prior to even sin. The Bible says without law their cannot be sin. But even though there was that law - Adam was not guilty before God until he broke it !! So to be "under the law" can have different meaning depending on the time and who is "under the law". But clearly the phrase in the NT that "we are no longer under the law but under grace" can ABSOLUTELY NOT mean that we do not have to keep God's laws. It just makes no sense in the light of all the scripture that requires us to keep His commandments and be obedient to show our love. It would be like saying that although God gave Adam a command to not eat from the tree - Adam didn't really have to keep it. God judges us according to His law because His laws are perfect and holy and just ! Now does this make us or God a legalist - NO !! If we love Him we will obey. It is all about understanding He is our creator and does all things for our good. In love, Merv |