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2 Corinthians 3:3-8
[SUP]3 [/SUP]Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.
[SUP]4 [/SUP]And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward:
[SUP]5 [/SUP]Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
[SUP]6 [/SUP]Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
[SUP]7 [/SUP]But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away:
[SUP]8 [/SUP]How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious?
The old covenant, the ministration of death written on stones, along with its condemnation is done away in Christ.
The New Covenant, the Ministration of the Spirit of the Living God written on our hearts, is a much better covenant bringing Life. Abundant Life, Eternal Life.
[SUP]3 [/SUP]Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.
[SUP]4 [/SUP]And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward:
[SUP]5 [/SUP]Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
[SUP]6 [/SUP]Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
[SUP]7 [/SUP]But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away:
[SUP]8 [/SUP]How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious?
The old covenant, the ministration of death written on stones, along with its condemnation is done away in Christ.
The New Covenant, the Ministration of the Spirit of the Living God written on our hearts, is a much better covenant bringing Life. Abundant Life, Eternal Life.
Romans 9:30-33
[SUP]30 [/SUP]What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.
[SUP]31 [/SUP]But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.
[SUP]32 [/SUP]Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;
[SUP]33 [/SUP]As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
In the old covenant they followed after laws for their righteousness. Do this, don't do that. Eat this, don't eat that. Observe this, don't observe that.
In the New Covenant we follow our High Priest by faith. We are righteous before God because we have faith that our High Priest has made us that way and has Said So. Not by any of our work. By our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
[SUP]30 [/SUP]What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.
[SUP]31 [/SUP]But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.
[SUP]32 [/SUP]Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;
[SUP]33 [/SUP]As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
In the old covenant they followed after laws for their righteousness. Do this, don't do that. Eat this, don't eat that. Observe this, don't observe that.
In the New Covenant we follow our High Priest by faith. We are righteous before God because we have faith that our High Priest has made us that way and has Said So. Not by any of our work. By our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Galatians 5:3
And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law.
James 2:10
For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all.
People who want to take us back to law. and make us do one point of the law to be saved, as the galtion people did trying to add physical circumcision to the gospel for salvation. They are indebted to keep the whole law.
However, as James said, If we keep it all and mess up in one point, We have been found guilty of breaking the law. and are condemned by the curse of the law..
That curse, Death, Now try to make yourself alive after you have died, It is impossible..
And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law.
James 2:10
For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all.
People who want to take us back to law. and make us do one point of the law to be saved, as the galtion people did trying to add physical circumcision to the gospel for salvation. They are indebted to keep the whole law.
However, as James said, If we keep it all and mess up in one point, We have been found guilty of breaking the law. and are condemned by the curse of the law..
That curse, Death, Now try to make yourself alive after you have died, It is impossible..
The interesting thing is that those who attempt to teach and take people back to law say it is not for salvation.
They say it is for obedience.
They are extremely confused on what obedience actually is. It is not attained by the will and strength of the flesh.
Only those who have been to Christ know this. They have had the vail removed from their hearts and minds.
Galatians 3:19-22
[SUP]19 [/SUP]Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.
[SUP]20 [/SUP]Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one.
[SUP]21 [/SUP]Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.
[SUP]22 [/SUP]But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
They say it is for obedience.
They are extremely confused on what obedience actually is. It is not attained by the will and strength of the flesh.
Only those who have been to Christ know this. They have had the vail removed from their hearts and minds.
Galatians 3:19-22
[SUP]19 [/SUP]Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.
[SUP]20 [/SUP]Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one.
[SUP]21 [/SUP]Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.
[SUP]22 [/SUP]But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
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I think Jesus showed us also. When he said the law says do not commit adultry, But I tell you. If you eve look at a woman, you have sinned. Than law can not even tell us how good we are. it can just give us false hope we are good. because we did not do certain things. Which is why one can be a "lawyer" and think they are ok with God.. where as other people see the same law. And see how filthy rotten sinners they are (look at soul, Who though he was an obedient master of God who followed the law. and because the chief of all sinners.. Here is a person who saw the law from both perspectives) I believe it takes us seeing the law the way Paul did and not the way Saul did to bring us to repentance.
I also think it is funny, They say it is not for salvation, Yet they will say if you do not do it, Your not saved, or may lose salvation..
I also think it is funny, They say it is not for salvation, Yet they will say if you do not do it, Your not saved, or may lose salvation..
J
it seems strange so many would accept a belief thats a leading luceferian doctrine. our way has always been opposite of their way. do we have any examples in the bible of the Lords people and satans people having the same goals and beliefs? all the places i have read of such things (Jews falling to idolatry) the bible makes it clear the Lord does not like it.
W
Please help ME to understand:
What exactly IS the "final Passover?"
God Bless you,
Patrick
My friend, NO,
Just as in Jewish Tradition and Practice the Passover is still celebrated; so too Christ Easter prolongs this historic event.
FURTHER it is continued DAILY in every Catholic Church; every Catholic Mass throughout the entire world.
God Bless you
Patrick
Please help ME to understand:
What exactly IS the "final Passover?"
God Bless you,
Patrick
A
it's not about a chore list your parents leave you to do before they come back home, it's about having a relationship with our Heavenly Father.
The parable of the son who said he would not go to the vineyard, but later repented and went or the son who said he would but did not go, who obeyed their father?
I will admit I do not know all the laws found in the old testament but God has shown me what I need to know to live this life. Just as He shows all His children through the Holy Spirit.
No, but I will have to think and pray for the words to speak the question clearer......
What is the gospel message?
and
how does keeping or not keeping communion and Passover affect your salvation?
That's what i was wondering.
Thank you for responding.
The parable of the son who said he would not go to the vineyard, but later repented and went or the son who said he would but did not go, who obeyed their father?
I will admit I do not know all the laws found in the old testament but God has shown me what I need to know to live this life. Just as He shows all His children through the Holy Spirit.
No, but I will have to think and pray for the words to speak the question clearer......
What is the gospel message?
and
how does keeping or not keeping communion and Passover affect your salvation?
That's what i was wondering.
Thank you for responding.
F
Please help ME to understand:
What exactly IS the "final Passover?"
God Bless you,
Patrick
My friend, NO,
Just as in Jewish Tradition and Practice the Passover is still celebrated; so too Christ Easter prolongs this historic event.
FURTHER it is continued DAILY in every Catholic Church; every Catholic Mass throughout the entire world.
God Bless you
Patrick
Please help ME to understand:
What exactly IS the "final Passover?"
God Bless you,
Patrick
