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NASB | Hebrews 8:13 When He said, "A new covenant," He has made the first obsolete. But whatever is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to disappear. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 8:13 When God speaks of "A new covenant," He makes the first one obsolete. And whatever is becoming obsolete (out of use, annulled) and growing old is ready to disappear. |
Subject: Why did God give ten commandments? |
Bible Note: Context of James proves otherwise and Biblical cross-references - such as the scriptures cited in the previous post - show conclusively that Christians are not under the Law [of Moses]. So, what do these scriptures mean in James 2:10-12? The context of James shows some strong denunciations of those showing favoritism toward those who were materially rich, please compare James 2:2-4. In the same chapter - a few verses later - some in the congregation were holding onto the Law covenant (this included Christianized Jews) because they thought they were better than others because of doing works of Law - even judging others because of not adhering to the Law! James also denounces them by saying: "whoever keeps the Law" if found quilty of just one thing in it "you have become quilty of the whole Law." Jesus' sacrifice and new convenant provide people with the opportunity to please God without adhering to all the 600 plus laws given to the Israelites. Notice James' counsel to those Christians who try to hold on to the Law convenant in the same context in James 2:12 (The Amplified Bible): "So speak and so act as [people should] who are to be judged under the law of liberty [the moral instructions given by Christ, especially about love]. Given that context, and the understanding that the law of liberty is Christ's instructions that free us form the Law - the verses in James should not be used to prove Christians are under the Law. And, of course, we know the Bible can't contractict itself - see previously quoted verses. With that said, the Law still benefits Christians. How? There are many Laws that contain principles that help us understand God's thinking on matters - even if we are not under the Law. Reading the unquoted scriptures - about Jesus' superior blood sacrifice - from the previous post may help further. And, as you read through the entire Christian scriptures, you'll see how this topic re-appears many times because Christianized Jews had a hard time giving up the old Law covenant. Hope this helps... |