BloodBought 1953
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No. You did not just provide a list of Bible verses. The intent of your posting was to convince me, or anyone else that was reading, that first...
in other words, "existing" (whatever that means) under God's commandments is intimating that we shouldn't obey God's commandments, and that by doing so, we are living outside of grace. That my friend is nonsense. You are, without saying so, that anyone who seeks to obey God's commandments is doing so in order to be justified by their obedience, which is nothing more than a diversion...a straw-man...because you don't want to obey God's commandments for any reason. You also provided that list in order to prove
which is true, and why are we no longer under the law? Because we have been granted, by grace, the righteousness of Christ. Such a precious gift however does not remove the law as the standard of that righteousness. As to your list to "prove" whatever point you were making, it was not just a list of scriptures. To each scripture quoted, you introduced each and every one with a commentary of your own...presumably to convince the reader, me, to look at said scripture through your eyes, and in tune with your understanding. Sorry, no. That I will not do. The following two examples are why...
This is wrong in the sense that strictly speaking, the law only brings wrath upon them who transgress it. I would presume you are talking about the Ten Commandments, because I assume you are intelligent enough not to attempt to convince anyone that the law of Moses, that is the civil laws and services and sacrifices of the sanctuary are still the guide for anyone in this discussion. The law we are focusing on is the decalogue right? That same law Americans are so upset about being removed from the walls of the courthouses and lawns of the local councils? That same law so many Americans believe is defunct? That law right? So yes, it brings wrath upon those who transgress. But, and this is a big BUT, does it bring wrath upon those empowered by the Spirit of God to obey that law? This text here...that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit Romans 8:4.
Again, your commentary lacks context and is presented to convince of an untruth. The law isn't in and of itself weak. It is powerful...perfect...and accomplishes exactly that for which it is intended. What made the law weak in its effect was the flesh of man. Read those scriptures you quoted again, and include verse 4 as I quoted above to give the full context. It is NOT the law that is weak...it is you.
“ By The Works Of The Law, no man will be Justified”.....that’s pretty much all I needed to hear...I want to get Saved....Trying and failing to obey those Laws ain’t the Way to Heaven.....The Law is “ weak” , due to its lack of POWER.....
God gave the Law to show you that it can’t be kept....it was given to show your need for a Savior and the Grace That The Savior will freely extend to all of those that will abandon their Self Effort and simply believe the Gospel Of 1 Cor15:1-4....
Once a person trust Jesus instead of the obedience to the Law as The means of obtaining their Salvation, God will give them His Holy Spirit.....and you will “ Find Yourself” Doing those things that please God....it’s all about that Transformation of the “inside of the cup” .....
The Law has served its purpose in my life—- it lead me to Jesus....
Let somebody else have that Law now. I traded it in for something that does a much better job of making me obedient—- an “ obedience” that God actually is interested in.....an “ obedience” that is spurred by Love—- not obligation and Fear.
I care about the “ Spirit” Of The Law, not the “ Letter” Of The Law.....
The Law means practically nothing to me.....paradoxically , I do a better job of keeping it that you do, I could safely wager....
Another “ safe wager” is that you will go to your grave not having a clue as to what I am talking about—- you have to live it....it’s called “ Christianity”. Sounds like you got a thing going on that I would call “ Judah-Anity” ....Judaism with a little bit of Jesus sprinkled about. I don’t think that God will have it.....