Which commandments..... ???
It becomes clear with a bit of study.
Paul said not to make the law void, Jesus said to keep the law, James said to obey and John in Revelation said that the saved would keep the commandments... The commandments, law is important but there are places were we are told that it is all about faith and the law is nailed to the cross. Does the bible contradict itself? NO
The key is to understand which laws are being referred to.
Remember that a law was in place before sin, A law that revealed sin and what defined sin. No law = no sin.
When sin came into the picture God started to reveal the plan of salvation with ceremonies and laws that pointed to the salvation that Jesus would bring.
At the cross these laws (which were a teacher and a shadow) were removed because we have the real deal in Jesus.
Many of the sabbaths kept were part of the ceremonial laws that pointed to Jesus given after sin. The weekly Sabbath was established before sin.
It becomes clear with a bit of study.
Paul said not to make the law void, Jesus said to keep the law, James said to obey and John in Revelation said that the saved would keep the commandments... The commandments, law is important but there are places were we are told that it is all about faith and the law is nailed to the cross. Does the bible contradict itself? NO
The key is to understand which laws are being referred to.
Remember that a law was in place before sin, A law that revealed sin and what defined sin. No law = no sin.
When sin came into the picture God started to reveal the plan of salvation with ceremonies and laws that pointed to the salvation that Jesus would bring.
At the cross these laws (which were a teacher and a shadow) were removed because we have the real deal in Jesus.
Many of the sabbaths kept were part of the ceremonial laws that pointed to Jesus given after sin. The weekly Sabbath was established before sin.
We are not under the law (Romans 6:14), are dead to the law (Romans 7:4, Galatians 2:19), and are delivered from the law (Romans 7:6) as concerning condemnation.
While as concerning obedience, we are under the law to Christ (1 Corinthians 9:22);
The law is written on the hearts and minds of every New Covenant believer in Christ (Hebrews 8:8-10, Hebrews 10:16, Romans 8:7, Romans 8:4, 1 John 5:3, 2 John 1:6, Romans 13:8-10; Romans 5:5; 1 John 2:3-6).
This is not referring to only certain aspects of the law; it is referring to the whole law.
The contradiction is not reconciled in that there are different laws; for there is one law that applies to all.
The contradiction is reconciled in that there is no condemnation any more because of the law for those who believe in Christ; while the fact that we are born again, and the love of the Lord is shed abroad in our hearts, means that we will be obedient to the spirit of what is written in the law.
The law is nailed to the Cross as concerning condemnation for the believer; while it is also written on the heart and mind of the New Covenant believer.
As concerning obedience, the law is still in effect.
As concerning condemnation, it is done away with.
Because when we are born again (and thus become inclined towards obedience), we are forgiven of every sin that we ever have or ever will commit.