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Talk about confused theology. You ignore the words of Jesus. Has the heavens and earth disappeared? Has the rapture happened??
Matthew 5:13 to 20 NIV
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
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.
Are you back to stuffing words in Jesus' mouth that He never said? Are you going to continue to falsely accuse me? How many times need I remind you that my concern was your pretense of quoting Jesus when you do not faithfully represent what He said? Your lack of honesty does not lend itself to discussion. Nor are we under the law (613 mitzvot) given to Israelites. If you think we are, your theology is not Christian. Out of one side of your mouth you claim we are cleansed, while out of the other you seek to condemn. You are one mixed up puppy.
He never said??? What dream world are you inhabiting?? Here the words of Jesus again. Tell me how the law is not in effect today!!! Have heaven and earth disappeared?? Has the rapture happened?? If not according to Jesus the law is in effect since nothing in it has disappeared!!! Start explaining how this quote of Jesus is wrong!!!
Matthew 5:17 to 20 NIV
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 5:17 to 20 NIV
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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Simple theological facts from the Bible.
1. The law is in force according to Jesus.
2. Sin is transgression of the law. (Without the law there is no sin. Paul said the law told him what was sin.)
3. Jesus paid the penalty for our transgressions of the law.
What need of Jesus crucifixion if the law is not in force. No law then no sin.
What is so hard to understand about these facts Magenta?
1. The law is in force according to Jesus.
2. Sin is transgression of the law. (Without the law there is no sin. Paul said the law told him what was sin.)
3. Jesus paid the penalty for our transgressions of the law.
What need of Jesus crucifixion if the law is not in force. No law then no sin.
What is so hard to understand about these facts Magenta?
Jesus Christ paid for all sin. Sin is not the issue.
This is why religion is THE most dangerous thing in this world.
Sin is finished, but not evil. Christ did not pay for evil. This is why we see unbelievers judged according to their WORKS/DEEDS/ERGON and not sins.
unbelievers are judged according to how well they think they did and their 'good' works,which is evil, and are cast into the LoF according to their DEEDS.(not sins)
IOW. They plead their case with their own righteousness and 'good' deeds because they never did trust in Christ alone and His work alone for their salvation.
And NONE will satisfy Gods Justice apart from the Lord Jesus Christ alone.
This is why religion is THE most dangerous thing in this world.
Sin is finished, but not evil. Christ did not pay for evil. This is why we see unbelievers judged according to their WORKS/DEEDS/ERGON and not sins.
unbelievers are judged according to how well they think they did and their 'good' works,which is evil, and are cast into the LoF according to their DEEDS.(not sins)
IOW. They plead their case with their own righteousness and 'good' deeds because they never did trust in Christ alone and His work alone for their salvation.
And NONE will satisfy Gods Justice apart from the Lord Jesus Christ alone.
I never said it wasn't.
I never said it wasn't.
Scripture says death reigned from Adam to Moses.
“Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression.” Romans 5:14.
“Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the Seed should come to Whom the promise was made.” Galatians 3:19
The law was added due to transgression, which is sin. You even said so yourself!
And you need to say this because...??? You are deluded if you think this has been disputed by me.
Gosh. See above. The law was added due to transgression. Transgression is sin. “Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the Seed should come to Whom the promise was made.” Galatians 3:19
The law was added due to transgression, which is sin. You even said so yourself!
And you need to say this because...??? You are deluded if you think this has been disputed by me.
The law was added due to transgression. Transgression is sin.
Therefore, sin existed before the law was given.
What is so hard to understand about this fact, Endoscopy?
Now, back to the point of you refusing to admit that you put words in Jesus' mouth... which is what you kicking up this fuss is all about. Instead of simply admitting you were wrong, you serve up red herrings and dance around trying to distract from that fact. I would rather watch Walter Huston do the jig
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Again the lawyers and Pharisees fail to understand numerous things...
a. No one keeps the law
b. No one is justified by keeping the law (see a)
c. If you break one of the least you are guilty of the whole (see a)
d. The law is weak through the flesh (see a)
e. The law does not save (see a)
f. The law condemns (see a)
g. The law points to grace, truth and CHRIST (SEE A)
h. The law has been NAILED to the cross (see a)
i. If you live by law keeping you must keep all laws 24/7/365 your whole life or your guilty (see a)
j. NO ONE KEEPS THE LAW AS it shuts every mouth (see a)
k. LAW or GRACE one or the other (see a)
l. Blending law and grace is like oil and water (see a and Galatians chapter 1 and 3)
a. No one keeps the law
b. No one is justified by keeping the law (see a)
c. If you break one of the least you are guilty of the whole (see a)
d. The law is weak through the flesh (see a)
e. The law does not save (see a)
f. The law condemns (see a)
g. The law points to grace, truth and CHRIST (SEE A)
h. The law has been NAILED to the cross (see a)
i. If you live by law keeping you must keep all laws 24/7/365 your whole life or your guilty (see a)
j. NO ONE KEEPS THE LAW AS it shuts every mouth (see a)
k. LAW or GRACE one or the other (see a)
l. Blending law and grace is like oil and water (see a and Galatians chapter 1 and 3)