when Jesus came?

Question

did that really (as christians say) change all the rules?

i was told that when jesus came that meant that all the old testament laws (such as the eating no pork law) was now in void, and we can now eat whatever we please. is this true?

Answer 1

Yes. Many laws pertained to the coming of the Messiah. Mark 7:15 There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.
16 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
17 And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.
18 And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him;
19 Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
20 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.
21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.

Answer 2

Dear Bobby-

It is not a simple as that. A careful study of the full council of God., the entire bible, will shed more light on this subject.

"All the rules" did not change with the New Covenant (New Testament). Jesus said in Matthew 5:17-18 "Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished." -Now in these verses Jesus is speaking specifically of the 10 commandments. The Law/ten commandments show us that we are sinners that need a savior.

Your question about the Jewish dietary law is answered in Acts 10. Peter is given a vision and told to go ahead and eat what was previously considered unclean. Acts 10:15 "Again a voice came to him a second time, "What God has cleansed, no longer consider it unholy."

So the things that the early Jewish believers were struggling with, like the dietary restrictions and circumcision were covered throughout the New Testament. The book of Romans chapter 14 says that we need to be careful about offending each other with how we live for God. Romans 14:13 Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this - not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother's way.

I hope this helps. If you have other questions feel free to email me.
Sincerely - Redeemed

Answer 3

Jesus stated all the Laws of the OT would remain. There are also numerous "l"aws, requirements, suggestions and the like in the OT which have changed. Pork was approved in Acts 10.

Answer 4

Yes. Christ was a flexible person, yet he was just.and fair.
He did not change the rules, but He fulfilled them with all the necessary changes for the better. Have you heard of the word 'amendment'? Well it is similar to that. He simply improved the rules to be more inclusive as people all over the world have different cultures and eating habits.

Answer 5

Jesus said that he didn't come to abolish the law of the prophets, but to fullfill the law. we are judged by the old testament law, but we are saved by the blood of Jesus> therefore, the old testament is not as important as compared to the new testament>

Answer 6

yes.
a loving god would not send one to hell for eating pork.

Answer 7

yep
why did we separate two factions if not
(christian and Judaism)

Answer 8

Yes it did. Shellfish and all.