I think you are making assumption about what I believe about the law based on others beliefs...that happens when folks group each other into an "us" versus "them" mentality.
.the "us" doesn't agree on everything anymore than the "rhem"
For example, Willybob doesn't believe in imputed righteousness but that doesn't mean I assume you don't.
I believe God have the law to keep the world from becoming more evil than it already is. He gave His angels power to enforce His laws, kind of like spiritual police.
Satan job was to be the accuser or prosecutor. However, he rebelled against God and also wanted to be the judge. He and other angels go beyond what God created them to do.
That is why when we sin, we feel condemned.
There is a difference between conviction which is from God and condemnation.
For example:
Condemnation says you are a failure and will never change.
Conviction says you are a sinner, but God can cleanse you and show you a better way.
One causes despair.the other gives hope and strength to overcome....both uses the Law to help us discern right and wrong.
The Law when used rightly is good. However even Satan tried to tempt Jesus by twisting scriptures. So we have to be ready and prayerful and careful with our words, because if Satan can twist God's own words and deceive folks.., what do you think he does with ours?
You stress relationship with God and I believe that is awesome and true. I believe that is learning self control into godliness and takes perseverance, virtue and faith.
I would stress relationships with our brethren (brotherly kindness) and those who view us as enemies (agape love) as the next steps towards our spirtual journey towards maturity in Christ.
Why do people think it is a bad thing to be called immature?
At first I wanted to be offended, but God says why be offended by the truth? Are we as "perfect" and "mature" as Jesus is? Are we 100% at one with God and His will always? Can't we all still learn from God and one another?
How do we define spiritual maturity?
I say it when we know our place in the Body of Christ (using our spiritual gifts to do good works) and show the fruit of walking with the Holy spirit, rooted in Christ and able to discern good from evil.
Christ righteous
is NEVER imputed anywhere in the text, there is
not one example of the transfer of virtue anywhere in the bible
...However, the truth IS, it is our
faith that is imputed/reckoned to be righteous...Now, the question is; what is faith, by biblical definition?...faith is steadfast obedience to God from heart purity...
You really shouldn't be teaching others anything, because you are unlearned in the scriptures, and rebel against God's word, so much so, that you insist on twisting what He says...you are not even qualified to have an opinion..Peter said the
unlearned wrestle the scriptures to their own destruction.
I do believe in imputed righteousness through faith, because the apostle John said
LET NO ONE DECEIVE YOU, he that doeth righteousness is righteous
Romans 4:13 For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.
Romans 4:9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say thatfaith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.
Romans 9:30 What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.............. (again; faith is steadfast obedience to God from heart purity)
Romans 10:6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise,
Galatians 5:5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.
Philippians 3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law,(righteous through the ordinances of Moses, like the Pharisees)
but that which is through the faith of Christ,(Christ is our example of faithfulness to follow after)
, the righteousness which is of God by faith: (Doing the right thing via the influence of the Spirit by faith, not religious activities)
Hebrews 11:4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.(God said Abel was righteous by doing the what was right) many say their is none righteous, not knowing what Paul was quoting from, when he open his statement with
"it is written".. he was speaking among the wicked and godless there is none good...10 ve3rses of quoting of evil doers from the OT
describing the wicked, beginnign with Psalm 14-1, of the which were
contrasted against the righteous in the
very same chapters....look it up
Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: (their faith was established of God and Jesus Christ, not transfered, but by following after in the steps of faith)
neither sin nor righteousness is transferable, Ezek 20, but rather what is done from the heart, sin unto death, and righteousness to life...our faith is established in Jesus Christ is reighteous
...faith establishes the law, Romans 3-31..the moral law is OF GOD... Hebrews 11:33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions. (also lions many times in the text are metaphoric for the false prophets), young lions etc. found in the books of the prophets
neither sin nor righteousness is transferable, Ezek 20, but rather what is done from the heart, sin unto death, and righteousness to life...our faith is established in Jesus Christ is reighteous
...faith establishes the law, Romans 3-31..the moral law is OF GOD...