Subject: Bible version can become an idol? |
Bible Note: My only response would be to refer to the same ole analogy about the way we handle a person's Last Will and Testament. As you know, when a person dies and leaves such a document for the execuator to execute, he MUST do so in accordance with those terms and conditions in the will. When the recipient complies and meets those requirements he FULFILLS those terms and conditions. Now of course this has always been discussed from our perspective in our compliance and receiving the gift of salvation to mankind. But another in scenario 2,000 years ago, Christ FULFILLED His Father's Will. And just like in this world of ours, after a person fulfills the will in question, the will is done, thus Christ's Words "It is finished." God's first dispensation was done, it was fulfilled. His Son had met His Father's requirement of one human being living the perfect and sinless life AND became the perfect sacrifice for all mankind AND became the perfect example for mankind to model after and imitate. But my main point here is: The OT was fulfilled and thus has no authority in governing our lives. IF it did we would all still be required to offer up sacrifices of animals at least every week. We would all be required to have all christians circumcised and we all know what Paul says about that subject. No, my friend the burdensome rules, regulations and ordinances of the OT have no place in our spiritual relationship with God because it been FULFILLED by His Son as the perfect sacrifice. Remember fulfillment of a will puts a wrap on it and it's tucked away in some dusty bin in some court appointed drawer somewhere. Its authority is no more. BUT it can be extracted now and again for study or analysis. The best thing about all this is the better covenant we have with better promises and a much better High Priest, Christ Himself. Another wonderful side benefit, Christ sees Himself as our senior Brother. He's willing to cover our sins and vouch for us when we get to Heaven IF we've been faithful. I hope this clears up the full meaning of this controversy for you and God bless. --Rowdy |