14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. 15 But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie.
Revelation 22:14-15 (NKJV)
I read this and it appears to me to be saying that I would need to follow God's commandments. Am I missing something?
I guess verse 15 is a definate that dogs don't go to heaven, would you agree that on a plain reading of this verse that it is saying that dogs are not allowed into the gates of heaven? Poor Dorthy won't have Toto in the afterlife will she?
I read verse 14 it says those who follow His Commandments have access to the tree of life. Am I missing something?
2006-08-08 04:08:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The law tells you what you shouldn't do, Jesus told you what you should do. There is no contridiction, the two compliment each other, and form a larger body.
2006-08-08 05:38:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"This is an eternal law for all generations"
(Exodus 12:14, 12:17, 12:43, 27:21, 28:43, Leviticus 3:17, 7:36, 10:9, 16:29, 16:31, 16:34, 17:7, 23:14, 23:21, 23:31, 23:41, 24:3, Numbers 10:8, 15:15, 19:10, 19:21, 18:23, 35:29, Deuteronomy29:28)
This concept is mentioned in the Torah no less than 24 times. It is absurd to accept the Divine origin of the Torah yet deny it's eternal relevance.
2006-08-08 04:15:33 · answer #2 · answered by Quantrill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul says in Galatians 5 that the purpose of the law to expose sin (that what people do wrong)--it serves as a school master. It reveals to us that we need saving.
One of the major tenets of Hebrews is that Christ came to be the final sacrifice required by the law, so in dying he fulfills the requirements of the law. When Jesus fulfilled the law, he set those who were under the law free from it. This doesn't mean that they were to be lawless, but they weren't under the the law's requirement of death because of sin. Romans calls those under the law "slaves" to the law.
A Christian is suppose to be a new creation. He takes on a new attitude toward sin, in that he tries diminish sin and take on more Christlike character. This doesn't mean that people will ever become perfect in this life. This is done through God's grace and mercy. Something of note: there were a number of people in the Old Testament who lived less than godly lives (David, Moses) yet are considered some of the great men of faith. God wasn't looking for perfection, but a contrite heart and a will to seek him, although they messed up. The same is true for Christians. The law shows us our lack and our need for grace, and God gives us grace.
Certainly, we need to follow God's commandments, which Jesus emphatically says can be summed up in loving others and loving God (paraphrased) and by doing these, you were obeying his commands.
2006-08-08 04:38:38 · answer #3 · answered by The1andOnlyMule 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians are not 'under the Law' as the Hebrews were. The law was actually given so that people might see the futility of relying on 'works' in order to attain salvation. Jesus said that He did not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. By placing our trust in His death and resurrection and accepting His Lordship over our lives, we are proclaimed righteous. Jesus also said that the law and prophets were summed up in the two commandments of, Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and love your neighbor as yourself.
And dogs in Hebraic tradition were un-clean animals.
2006-08-08 04:31:22 · answer #4 · answered by mikey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which commandments the 10 ? or the 613 ? The commandment is God given and it is life. It is not given with a view to punish but to give life. We view it as a punitive commandment becasue we enjoy sin. Nevertheless, the commandment is not an end to itself. It is to show God's grace. The way you say it, you pride yourself to be able to follow it. But can we really able to follow God's way with human strength. God the FATHER sent His SON in turn Send HIS SPIRIT to circumcise our heart. To write the law in our hearts thru the Spirit and that is a greater judgement against us. For then its not the law that condemns us but the the Spirit thru His Son judges us. For then Be BAPTIZED in the Holy Spirit and be enlightened. For the harvest is plentiful and the laboureres few.
2006-08-08 04:23:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sexually immoral? Sounds like fun on the other side of the gate. And I am an animal lover too.
2006-08-08 04:13:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christs commandments are diff than the big 10. see matt22 36-40
40 being the key
2006-08-08 04:12:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plus, somewhere in the New Testament Jesus is quoted as saying " I did not come to do away with the old law, but to fulfill it". Quote them that one, Jim. I don't feel like it.
2006-08-08 04:11:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The OT laws were Jewish law. Most Christians are gentiles. OT law was not invalidated, it just does not apply to most Christians. In order to be a Christian you do not have to first become a Jew.
2006-08-08 04:14:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read this Jimmy Boy.
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2006-08-08 04:12:52 · answer #10 · answered by Yoda Green's Hope 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋