Are Christians subject to God`s moral law (The Ten commandments) , or are they rather prompted by the new commandment of LOVE taught by Jesus ?
2006-10-23 06:40:23 · 6 answers · asked by TALITA KUMI 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You've got it wrong; it's mythology vs mytheology.
2006-10-23 06:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The second is the fulfillment of the first. Personally I am not a proponent of either covenant theology or dispensational theology. The latter was only developed in the last couple of centuries, and was not popularized until the end of the 19th century, beginning of the 20th.
Covenant theology has been interpreted in many different ways. For some, it leads us to put ourselves under the OT law again, for others it does just the opposite. I would prefer to describe my beliefs as an attempt to follow Biblical theology! Systematic theologies are useful for reference, but dangerous if they enslave our minds.
2006-10-23 13:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the Ten Commandments were given, the law also said that there must be a blood sacrifice to pay for sin. When the Israelites broke the law, they had to chose an unblemished lamb from their flock, lay their hands on it's head in front of the priest to transfer their sins to the lamb, and then watch this innocent animal which had done nothing wrong, be killed for their transgressions. Christ did not "do away" with the law. Breaking the Commandments is still wrong and still requires a blood sacrifice. Christ, as the Son of God, is that sacrifice. But we must accept the sacrifice that He made on our behalf for it to be applied to our account. Yes, we are supposed to love one another. Love is the reason Christ died for our sins. At no time did God intend for us to quit keeping the Ten Commandments. We just need to realize that when we break one of them, we have an advocate to plead our case before the Father.
2006-10-23 13:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both, Jesus came to fulfill the law. Only He could do that because He was sinless. He said He came not to abolish the law. So in obedience to Him, we still observe the law but know we cannot be perfect. When we do sin, our sins are covered by the perfect work of Jesus Christ on the cross. We were bought with a high price and need to keep that in mind in our daily lives.
2006-10-23 13:47:27 · answer #4 · answered by Tatochka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone, regardless of his religion, or lack thereof, is bound by moral laws. Jesus just happens to be one of the best teachers and examples, but there are others: Mother Teresa, Albert Schweitzer, etc.
2006-10-23 13:48:54 · answer #5 · answered by The Gadfly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes we are to obey the Ten Commandments, and in Love to go beyond them.
2006-10-23 13:46:00 · answer #6 · answered by tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋