Subject: New Perspective of Sha'ul |
Bible Note: Thank you Steve. As I noted in my previous post, Wikipedia is a dubious source and I do not agree with all of it. I studied the Scriptures daily for a long time and I did not find this site till I had already become convicted. It just confirmed some things. Also, Wikipedia is not my only source, I have a great deal of other books relating to this topic, both for and against, that I have read with all diligence in trying to find out the truth. What did Peter mean by "placing a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers not we have had the strength to bear"? The yoke that he speaks of is the oral tradition and laws that were binding in Rabbinical Judaism, not the actual Torah. Of course, no one could keep these, for they had missed the whole point of the law. Again, this was brought up by the Judaizer sect that wanted all to be circumcised before they could receive salvation. I full heartedly agree with Galations 2:11-16, for Peter was being a hypocrite, all because of his fear of the Judaizing sect. Paul had every right to go off at him! As to whether he loved Y'shua the less and whether he was out of fellowship with Him, he was neither. As I said before, the law is not for salvation. I will repeat it again, the law is not the means of salvation. Naturally, Peter was not at fault in any way, other than that he acted a hypocritical part. I love the law, as much as David did in Psalm 119. I do not romanticize it. Also, I have every hope of keeping it, I may not be perfect (and never will be), but I will try my utmost. Yes, if I do fail one part, I am guilty of breaking them all; but if I do fail, the One who gave them to me and has saved me from all sin, will forgive me and help me to continue on. Again, I try because of John 14:15. Why is it, that people can only see the law as a means unto justification and sanctification? Is it because of the hellenistic mindset that we think in? I don't know, but I don't find faith and works incompatible. John 8:32, that is the truth. I am thankful for your efforts, but I am sorry that you think I am misguided. Your affectionate brother in the body of Christ, Amsel (aka Talmid) |