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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: Hi Merv, I admire your diligence to study- sincerely. However, is it at all possible that your conclusions- though well intentioned- are wrong? I don't see the overwhelming scriptural evidence obligating us to keep the Law. Is not that counter to an understanding of both Romans and Galatians. Particularly, Romans 8:3, 10:4, and Gal. 3:25. Was not the purpose of the Law, "to lead us to Christ" Gal. 3:24? Law keeping seems to me an excercise in both futility and self-righteousness. If I can keep the Law, than I have something about which to boast. The Law still stands in its' majesty and holiness. However the believers' relationship to it has changed. We're no longer under its' condemnation. I'm not expecting agreement on this point, but in keeping with your desire to "discuss the Bible with fellow believers." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |