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NASB | 1 John 2:3 ¶ By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 2:3 ¶ And this is how we know [daily, by experience] that we have come to know Him [to understand Him and be more deeply acquainted with Him]: if we habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings). |
Bible Question: I was busy also. I hope everything is all right. So I don't have to follow all the commands God gave in the Old Testament? I don't have to tithe praise God. If there was a phrase that could sum up all the commands of the United States, like the first is, "Don't hurt any body" and the second is, "Live free". Would that negate all the laws on the books? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Asis! Just a quick reminder! When you respond to a post, just select 'note' rather than 'question'. When you select 'question', your post gets put on the unanswered question section of the forum. This spot is usually reserved for open ended questions rather than ongoing discussions. :-) I like your title by the way! "All you need is love" ;-) I notice in your profile that you have a Jewish background. You are probably familiar with the fact then that the Old Testament laws and rituals were fulfilled in Christ. No where in the New Testament are Christian 'obligated' to keep the Old Testament laws and rituals. In fact, many sections of the New Testament explicitly state that to do so is a perversion of the Gospel (see Galatians for instance). The Gospel presents us with a better way (i.e. - the Law of God is now written on our hearts and we do by nature what we could not previously do at all). So, a Christian will walk in holiness and obedience to God because they are a Christian. They do not walk in holiness and obedience to God in order to become a Christian. Do you understand the distinction? p.s. - Everything is fine. Thanks for asking! We are considering adopting our four grandchildren, so we could use everyone's prayers. :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |