Subject: why don't people study the old testmant |
Bible Note: Ischus, """I do not deny that the bible contains history, but when it does, the point that the authors make is the way in which God works in history- the bible is not objective history (nor is any history, for that matter)- it is a theological interpretation of events that show God's divine work.""" You and I agree on this. But, let's say that the NT is more objective. """Each section of the OT demonstrates God's desire for a relationship with his people in spite of their failures; each book shows God's love, mercy, faithfulness, justice, holiness, grace, and his universal love for all people, including gentiles and pagans.""" Right. And the NT is the objective proof of that, John 3:16. Do you see what I mean? """These are not historical- they are Gospel! I am sorry to hear that you do not see the OT in this way.""" Well, historical none the less. I don't doubt the broad themes of the OT, of course the NT has those too. But I my point is that the NT IS the fruition of the OT. Things that were valid in the OT, the Law, aren't any longer. We as Christians don't go through laborious classes on the written law, why not? Because Christ was the fulfillment and freedom of the law. Take care, SUEDE |