It's my understand that the new Testament is after Jesus died for our sins, and that you don't have to live by the words of the Old Testament anymore, but merely believe that Jesus is your savior in order to get into Heaven. Is this correct?
2006-07-28 13:19:03 · 20 answers · asked by Justsyd 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I had some problems with the OT until I started picking up study guides (Moody's come to mind) and dug deeper to learn the significance of the events and laws. As you study the NT you will gain a much better understanding of what Christ did for us through an understanding of the OT. All the pieces will start coming together! It has helped me a lot with the context of passages. As can plainly be seen on this forum, there are a lot of people who take a single verse completely out of context and try to twist it to use against you.
2006-07-28 13:39:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
St. Augustine says ' The New Testament is concealed in the Old, and the Old Testament is revealed in the New'. Both are important and much of understanding the new testament requires some knowledge of the old. The new testament is full of quotes and allusions to the old. When you find the old testament quoted, you should read the context of the old testament writing to better understand what is being conveyed in the new.
For example, did you know that 'My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?' is an old testament quote? It is the beginning of Psalm 22. Christ was not crying out in despair, he was giving the people (who knew all the psalms by heart) one last testamony to who he was. Psalm 22 is a prophetic psalm describing the suffering the messiah had to endure. You'll note the the priests who had been cursing and saying 'If he is the son of God, let him come down from the cross, and we will believe' stopped jeering after Jesus began this Psalm. It's like someone saying 'Oh, say can you see?'. The beginning brings to mind the whole psalm.
Christ's sacrifice has removed us from obligations to the Levitical codes, but 'all of scripture is inspired of God, and worthy of use in instruction'
God Bless
2006-07-28 20:40:33 · answer #2 · answered by Freeadviceisworthwhatyoupayfor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The New Testament is a fulfillment of the Old Testament. It makes certain things in the Old Testament (Like blood sacrifice) no longer necessary because Jesus took care of all that stuff on the cross. It doesn't make the Old Testament any less true or valuable. We just don't have to be bound by legalism anymore since Jesus freed us from sin and condemnation.
2006-07-28 20:24:13 · answer #3 · answered by Gwen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The God that is the God of the Bible is the same in the Old Testament as in the New Testament-so it is not as if we rule out the Old Testament since Jesus came. Now it is true that Jesus fufilled some of the things that were required, so we no longer need to do them (By Jesus dying for our sins, he was the ultimate sacrifice, therefore we no longer need to offer sacrifices as payment for our sins). But there are many things in the Old Testament that are still applicable (the 10 commandments for instance).
2006-07-28 20:26:56 · answer #4 · answered by Joyful13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most I've know select based on what supports their personal beliefs.
For example, if I think it's ok to do something that the Old Testament says is wrong ... I should cite the New Testament and Jesus fulfilling the law.
If instead I wish to levy judgement or condemnation on someone, then I should place strict attention on the words of the Old Testament.
2006-07-28 20:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by Arkangyle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use both. I think The Ten Commandments are just as important as the Beatitudes. There is a lot to learn from both, like prophecy, life stories, moral code, and more. The thing is, Jesus quoted from the Old Testament during His conversations with His disciples and His teachings. He made many references to different sections of this book or that, so they must be important and valid. We can't ignore what He valued.
2006-07-28 20:43:32 · answer #6 · answered by Iamnotarobot (former believer) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Part is correct, Jesus isthe only to heaven and you only need to call upon Him to be saved. But your still need to listen to old Testament. Remember that the entire is the Inspired Word of God, that means God chose every piece of material in there. And He expect us to listen. People say that the old testament rules don't apply anymore. Well guess what God is the one who said be fruitful and multiply and people don't find that to old testament do they.
2006-07-28 20:28:44 · answer #7 · answered by twobyfour 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law in the Old Testement are by no meens abolished. We still abide by them. But you can look at the Bible as a big storyline, starting at the begenning of time to the end. The only thing that we are waiting on is for the Chrit to come back, but is all that is left to happen for the new testement to be fullfilled. Jesus is the on who died for the sins of the believers, the ones who would eventualy belive. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_points_of_Calvinism. Please vist this sight and it will teach you everything tyou need to know to be a christian.
2006-07-28 20:31:34 · answer #8 · answered by Lundy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, as I have said on here before, the Old Testament is as relevant today as it ever was. The laws, commandments, code of conduct, are all God's laws, and Jesus being crucified for our sins does not change God's word. Thank you for allowing me to voice my opinion and God bless.
2006-07-28 20:58:06 · answer #9 · answered by stullerrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont believe its correct too. Preaching dome and damnation on people to convince us to join their religion. Its just not right. And then they talk about having free will. What kind of free will is that if Im to be punished because I dont chose your way to serve God. And the Old testament, so racist. God choosing a set of people as he chosen? Whats up with that? And even in the new testament...Jews are not to mix with gentiles, slaves obey your master? huh?????????? I dont think Mr Paul. If you ask me its an oppressive religion always judging and punishing people
2006-07-28 20:26:59 · answer #10 · answered by Simply Put 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋