To parahprase, Ecc. says that every man sins.
It is said that the only way to earn atonement for these sins is through sacrifice. It is said that today we have no sacrifices, so the only way to earn atonement is through the sacrifice of Jesus.
Now 1 kings 8:46-50 (to paraphrase) says that every man sins and there will be a time when they will be far away (and unable to bring sacrifices to earn atonement), and that in this circumstance if they pray & repent G-d will forgive them.
Both Kings and Ecclesiastes use almost the same exact phrase and are stated by the same author (as Solomon said this spech in Kings, and Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes). Kings is expanding on Ecclesiastes, and describes the exact circumstance that we find ourselves in today (sacrificeless). Kings offers the solution to the problem of sin w/o sacrifice - prayer and repentance.
Why draw another conclusion (the need for Jesus) from Solomon's statement in Ecc., when he himself clarifies his intent in Kings?
2006-07-20 12:40:21 · 7 answers · asked by supcch063 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, only the sacrifice of animals will be put away and that because Christs is sufficient.
2006-07-20 12:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by beek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Hebrew law in the old testament specifcally states that unless there is BLOOD there can be no forgiveness. Jesus' blood was the sacrfice that took care of all the rest. Remember that many Old Testament passages foreshadow Christ. This would explain why 1 Kings talks about not needing to sacrifice.
2006-07-20 19:50:50 · answer #2 · answered by puppyraiser8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forgiveness of all sins back then called for a blood sacrifice-and then only in the Temple. Those in captivity did not have a temple or sacrifice at their disposal. Under "THOSE" circumstances God allowed forgiveness if they truly repented. That act of mercy did not negate the need for sacrifice in the temple. It only made provision for those who "could not" go to the temple.
2006-07-20 19:55:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming that you know the entire story of the crucifixion of Christ. Now, from what I've read, you looked for sources only in the old testament. Jesus Christ, being the son of God, was sent as the ultimate sacrifice, therefore it is not just asking for forgiveness, but asking it in the name of Christ that sins are forgiven.
2006-07-20 19:49:01 · answer #4 · answered by TheMadHatter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they use to have to sacrifice animals because the penelty of sin was death but when jesus came he died for are sins even though he had never sinned so he got punished for something he has never done but after he did that after he died for us all we have to do after we sin is pray to him maybe not after every time but at the end of the day or in the morning
2006-07-20 19:48:38 · answer #5 · answered by liveslifelikeitcomes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a way without "sacrifice". Read this Article.
2006-07-20 19:47:47 · answer #6 · answered by el 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're right, but there's no prize for pissing people off. Besides, you won't change their minds.
2006-07-20 19:55:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋