The creator said I change not. He does not break his own laws.
The Jews as they are called were taught by the Levites. The Levites are not here just to teach the Jews, but all of mankind to repent for the kingdom of heaven is near at hand. Remember John the immerser? He baptized all who repented of thier sins. Where does it say they were all Jews? Read more closely. When Paul had the vision with the sheet and the animals this had nothing to do with food. It was about going to teach all mankind and that they to could be forgiven if they would turn from sin.
2006-09-10 16:51:13 · 13 answers · asked by remembertnb 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sorry about the mix up with the names.
2006-09-10 17:22:43 · update #1
This is a very good question. I have often wondered how modern christians convince themselves that their god is good. After all, in the old testament, he ordered his people to commit genocide (the ammonites and caananites, among others), to kill all witches, to kill anyone who committed adultery, to kill anyone who committed a homosexual act or bestiality....the list goes on and on. Supposedly, he is the same yesterday, today and forever, and by his own words Jesus did not come to abolish the law. So I always wonder what God thinks about these people who claim to follow him but conveniently leave out the parts they don't like. In my opinion, a true Christian would be out their killing gay people, anyone who claimed to cast spells or do magic, anyone who committed adultery etc. Jesus himself didn't hesitate to take drastic measures (the cleansing of the temple in the new testament), so I have to think that all those Christians disobeying God's commandments are in for a rude awakening.
By the way, it was Peter who had the dream, not Paul.
2006-09-10 17:04:46 · answer #1 · answered by Jensenfan 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You are right thet G-d does not change, and that all the first christians were jews. He will also keep his promises to Israel.
Peter had the vision of the sheet for the reasons you mentionned.
Paul said eat anything you want. He used to be a pharesee also, strickt kosher guy, but I think he said that for the gentiles converts,its a question of concience, if you think its wrong eat kosher thats all!
I am a vegetarian, cause I like animals, it has nothing to do with the fact that I'm a christian.
2006-09-10 23:57:38 · answer #2 · answered by Yahoo! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As it is written: "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness..." (II Timothy 3:16)
When the Apostles taught, they also used the Scriptures that were available to them. If you read any of Paul's writings, he quotes rather significantly from the Old Testament.
Paul tells us this: "Of course, we know that the law is good if a person uses it legitimately..." (I Timothy 1:8)
And
"And so the law was our tutor until Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith." (Galatians 3:24)
So, the Old Testament has an important use. It clearly demonstrates our need for a Savior, since we are not able to keep the law.
2006-09-11 00:06:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I never met a Christian who did not believe the OT. It is longer and less read, but that is it.
Jesus did not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it.
I feel sorry for Christians that don't like the OT. Thank you for setting them straight.
P.S. Petersaw the sheet come down to heaven 3 times -
3 times is sort of a theme for him
2006-09-10 23:58:37 · answer #4 · answered by Slave to JC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Old Testament is just as important to Christians as the New. The new testament is the fullfillment of the old they compliment each other and are ALL the word of God, you cant believe one and not the other or follow one without the other
2006-09-10 23:56:27 · answer #5 · answered by Robert K 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the sacrifice of Christ created a new covenant with God. Hence, the Old Testament and it's covenant are not that important to Christians.
2006-09-10 23:55:12 · answer #6 · answered by Paul M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thanks for the clarification.
I've always liked the OT -- especially the part where it says that it is OK to beat your slaves -- as long as they can get up again within a couple of days.
Go to go -- I have to kill all the Egyptian first borns in the neighborhood.
2006-09-10 23:57:33 · answer #7 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Any Christian who believes the OT is not for them has been sadly misinformed.
2006-09-11 02:27:59 · answer #8 · answered by AcePrincess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First let me guess your Jewish!?
Second you read the bible on the 2nd and 3rd level (deep)
Third you are right!
2006-09-11 12:33:24 · answer #9 · answered by Grandreal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's because they would rather pick and choose what they should or should not have to use. They don't want to take responsibility for everything.
2006-09-11 00:19:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋