GOD'S SABBATH AND THE REAL TRUTH OF COL 2:14-17 WHO DO WE BELIEVE GOD or MAN?
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And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. (Rev 21:4)
And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. (Isa 35:10)
Here on Mount Zion the LORD Almighty will prepare a banquet for all the nations of the world—a banquet of the richest food and the finest wine. Here he will suddenly remove the cloud of sorrow that has been hanging over all the nations. The Sovereign LORD will destroy death forever! He will wipe away the tears from everyone's eyes and take away the disgrace his people have suffered throughout the world. The LORD himself has spoken. (Isa 25:6-8)
And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. (Isa 35:10)
Here on Mount Zion the LORD Almighty will prepare a banquet for all the nations of the world—a banquet of the richest food and the finest wine. Here he will suddenly remove the cloud of sorrow that has been hanging over all the nations. The Sovereign LORD will destroy death forever! He will wipe away the tears from everyone's eyes and take away the disgrace his people have suffered throughout the world. The LORD himself has spoken. (Isa 25:6-8)
why would you say that the law was pesky?
The teachings of the*Lord*are perfect;
****they give new strength.
The rules of theLord*can be trusted;
****they make plain people wise.
8*The orders of the*Lord*are right;
****they make people happy.
The commands of the*Lord*are pure;
****they light up the way.
9*Respect for theLord*is good;
****it will last forever.
The judgments of the*Lord*are true;
****they are completely right.
10*They are worth more than gold,
****even the purest gold.
They are sweeter than honey,
****even the finest honey.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalms19&version=NCV
The teachings of the*Lord*are perfect;
****they give new strength.
The rules of theLord*can be trusted;
****they make plain people wise.
8*The orders of the*Lord*are right;
****they make people happy.
The commands of the*Lord*are pure;
****they light up the way.
9*Respect for theLord*is good;
****it will last forever.
The judgments of the*Lord*are true;
****they are completely right.
10*They are worth more than gold,
****even the purest gold.
They are sweeter than honey,
****even the finest honey.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalms19&version=NCV
Jesus said the law is in place until heaven and earth disappear. That means we all are under it. When we admit that we sin we are admitting the law is in place. That is because sin is transgression of the law!! The issue for Christians is grace through faith in Jesus means we are not under the penalty of the law. Non believers however will be judged under the law and pay the penalty!!
Jesus lived under the law and was the only one who never sinned. Thus making Him the unblemished Lamb of God and making Him the perfect sacrifice for all of our sins if we accept Him as our savior. Those who reject Him will be judged under the law.
Matthew 5:13 to 20 NIV
Jesus saying he came to fulfill the law and the prophets.
Salt and Light
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
The Fulfillment of the Law
17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:13 to 20 NIV
Jesus saying he came to fulfill the law and the prophets.
Salt and Light
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
The Fulfillment of the Law
17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
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I take the word of Jesus that the law is in place. Here is the law.
In addition to the 10 commandments there are the laws scattered through the Torah.
List of the 613 laws in the Torah
All 613 Commandments in the Old Testament Law of Moses
Discussion about the 613 laws in the Torah
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/613_commandments
In addition to the 10 commandments there are the laws scattered through the Torah.
List of the 613 laws in the Torah
All 613 Commandments in the Old Testament Law of Moses
Discussion about the 613 laws in the Torah
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/613_commandments
The Law is still in place, but in Christ, we are dead to it and alive to Christ. It was given until God could show mercy on us. If we have not received God’s mercy it is still alive to us and if we miss even one point we are guilty of it. If you are justified in Christ, now you are not lead by the Law, but by the Spirit. Sure the Law can teach us how to avoid sin, but to exceed it we enter in His righteousness and chase Love and by doing so we also avoid sin. Love fulfills the Law. We who are justified live by faith. And it pleases Him. This doesn’t mean we do things like lie, it means we even love those who try to defraud us. It is a far higher call and it requires the grace of God. Paul says, some eat meat and other veggies, and says it is sin for those who do it without faith, so to one it is faith and to the other it is sin, this isn’t a Law he’s teaching, but purity of heart in regard to our personal walk with our Lord.
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You have a flawed theology. Jesus was the only one who never broke the law. He was sinless. That fact made Him the unblemished Lamb of God and an acceptable sacrifice for our sins. If you admit to being a sinner then you admit the law is in place like Jesus stated. Sin is transgression of the law. Basic definitions.
Here are Paul's thoughts on the subject. A dilemma we all face.
Romans 7 NIV
14 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17 As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19 For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. 20 Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.
21 So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22 For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; 23 but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. 24 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? 25 Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!
So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.
Romans 7 NIV
14 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17 As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19 For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. 20 Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.
21 So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22 For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; 23 but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. 24 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? 25 Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!
So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.
Aaron wasn't given priesthood by Moses; he was made priest by God, according to the Law given at Sinai. Exodus 28 -- is it Moses giving commands or is it the LORD?
so Psalm 99 isn't referring to Moses as priest by Law: the Law, given by God, made Aaron priest. high priest of a certain covenant. covenant is the theme of Hebrews 8.
yet Levi isn't priest anymore - though he was established as priest through this covenant law. Levi can only be removed by a change in law because Levi is established by law ((Deut. 18 e.g.))
'if the first covenant had been faultless' it says. a new covenant was made, and 'where there is a change in covenant..'
the covenant was established by Law.
the covenant was replaced by a new one.
((here's a good place to read Deut. 4:13 again))
is it time now for one of your little rants about immutable law?
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