"Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest part or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place." (Matthew 5:17 NAB)
2006-09-10 01:32:28 · 15 answers · asked by Mr. Mojo Risin 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Keep it up,pal,you've got the holy-joes up in arms.Hilarious.
2006-09-10 02:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by michael k 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well, is it really the Old Testament that the new refer to? I doubt it. Anyway, i understand what you mean. The fact is there is no clear agreement on the part of Jesus with the cruelties of the Old testament.
One thing is christian do not make animal sacrifices, like the jews, but light candles (candels used to be made of fats, but...)
Looking from the viewpoint of an orthodox the answer to your main question is he has objection, but who might say what was it!
from the viewpoint of a Catholic though I must say, it seems the religion has kept at least some part of this cruel spirit... examples are ample...
2006-09-10 01:46:38 · answer #2 · answered by Randy Beaman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes but further into his teachings he expounds on that by adding softer terms to apply to mosaic law.You should still love they neighbor, but now you should also love your enemy. So he may have not taken away per se from the laws but he made some of it null and void. Mostly the laws with regard to food and sacrifice. You no longer have to make sacrifice for the forgiveness of sin, you simply have to ask. And as far as him allowing stoning, he summed that up when he said he who is without sin shall cast the first stone. Therefore noone should ever be stoned again because we all fall short and sin.
2006-09-10 01:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
correct, and once Christ sacrificed Himself, all things had taken place.
I'm really happy you seem to be getting the verses a little better. that is wonderful! if you read the footnotes just below verse 24, it explains it well also. if you read through 20 you'll see a little more what He meant. if you break the law and teach someone to do the ssame, you will be the least in the kingdom of heaven. we're talking the mosiac laws. however, again, they were all fulfilled when Christ became our sacrifice ont he Cross.
since you're using the Rcc version of the bible, please check with your diocese adn i'm sure they can let you know the various study groups - you would be welcome with open arms - we're always looking to share and discuss (and yes even debate) the Scripture with those looking to learn!
God bless
2006-09-10 01:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by Marysia 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hey Mr.Mojo
just looked at all your Yahoo questions -
Do you really want answers to your questions -
Sounds to me like you're trying to make God look silly -
God cannot be mocked - whatever a man sows that he will also reap. Gal 6:7
If you really want answers, the BIble says
Seek me and you will find me if you seek me with all your heart....Jer 29:13
are you really doing that?
2006-09-10 01:56:23 · answer #5 · answered by Kare♥Bear 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
God is a Holy God and old testament was under the Law ,we are under Grace, Go stand in front of the ocean so u may see how small you are ,
2006-09-10 01:37:39 · answer #6 · answered by Terry S 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
You use passages from the bible to mock Christ,just like the devil did and the priests from the high temple did at his trial. So quit hidding behind your bogus questions{which arnt really questions but statements disguised as questions}and say wats really on ur mind.
2006-09-10 01:48:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Meanwhile back at the ranch some try to learn from the book, not execute it
2006-09-10 01:37:36 · answer #8 · answered by thecharleslloyd 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
'And in their footsteps We sent Jesus the son of Mary, confirming the Law that had come before him: We sent him the Gospel: therein was guidance and light, and confirmation of the Law that had come before him: a guidance and an admonition to those who fear Allah'- (Qur'an)
2006-09-10 01:42:51 · answer #9 · answered by abdulaziiz 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
You believe what you are reading, our you wouldn't be bashing it the way you are. You are afraid of what it is saying to you. Keep on reading. Eventually it will change your heart. Praise the Lord!! This man is reading his bible!!!!
2006-09-10 01:35:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋