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People speak of mosaic law and new covenants but where can I find this exactly...and not as an "interpertation" but in black and white text.


If so why did christ die on a friday, rest saturday (sabbath) as his father did then rise on sunday. If the old law was no more then why did he give example of following this law even after his death?

2007-03-09 02:13:29 · 14 answers · asked by myindigostar 3 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

yes it was gods law written in gods own finger and iven to moses to show the israelites gods love and expectations for the chosen. I want real answers not propaganda please, seriously

2007-03-09 02:18:27 · update #1

I AM LOOKING FOR EXACT REFERENCES NOT VAGUE "SOMEWHERE IN 4 BOOKS" STUFF. If its true and you follow it shouldnt you know where it is?

2007-03-09 02:28:36 · update #2

14 answers

There is none. God doesn't really exist. Things that don't exist don't change much. However, you'll be able to find any number of stories about gods, most of them contradictory, and even more interpretations of stories.

2007-03-09 02:16:20 · answer #1 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0 2

They can't answer you because they don't know. The changes were done outside the bible by the early Christian (Catholic) church.

From http://answersforthefaith.com/bibleq/2006/07/01/18/:
<< Bishop John Chrysostom, in a series of sermons preached in 386-387 AD, railed against Jewish Christians who continued to worship in Synagogues on Saturdays and then attend Mass at Church on Sundays. He demanded that they make up their minds, and forbade any from attending Jewish services or celebrations. In many cities, Jewish Christians were kicked out of the local Synagogues, particularly after 70 AD. The Christian meetings, then increasingly became their only worship service. By the end of the 4th century, the separation between Judaism and Christianity was substantially complete. As the Church expanded among ‘gentiles’, there arose a major controversy within the Christian community. Many demanded that the ‘goyim’ become Jews, and follow the Mosaic Law. Others like the Apostle Paul, and Peter, believed that this was an unnecessary burden. >>

2007-03-09 10:21:16 · answer #2 · answered by Sweetchild Danielle 7 · 0 0

Jesus, himself, said "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of the pen; will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. " Matthew 5:17-18.

Jesus came to fulfill the prophesies of the Bible and enter into a new covenant with man by the sacrifice on the cross. It doesn't mean we ignore the law but that the law becomes an interal commitment within us rather than an external show.

2007-03-09 10:45:47 · answer #3 · answered by kaehya2003 4 · 0 1

Some of the law is still in effect. The old Jewish traditions were the Jews attempts to be cleansed of their sins -- Jesus did that by dying on the cross.

But, the law is still in effect as to the 10 Commandments. When Jesus was asked "what is the greatest commandment", He answered by telling them "Love God and love others." That in a nutshell covers all the commandments.

We are still under the law, as far as loving God and loving others, but the traditions are done away.

About what you eat. The Jewish law had strict laws on what was "clean" and "unclean". The purpose for this was for their health. But, the Jews began over time to consider it "sinful" or "not sinful". That is why Jesus said it doesn't matter what you eat or drink -- as far as having a Spiritual relationship with God. But, if you read the OT law on "clean" and "unclean" foods, there was a good reason for it. You aren't to eat dairy with meat -- it causes bad digestion. You aren't to eat shellfish -- they are scavengers.

All through the New Testament, you will find the difference on what Old Law to keep and what is not necessary anymore because of the saving grace of Christ.

2007-03-09 10:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by Dianne C 3 · 0 2

Let's just take something simple like eating the eating of pork. In the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, v. 7, it is recorded that God declares the pig to be unclean for believers. Then, in
verse 8, God says: “You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you”. This command is
repeated in Deuteronomy 14:7-8. Then, in Isaiah 65:2-4, and 66:17, God issues a stern warning against those who
eat pork.

Some people are aware of this prohibition from God, but they say that they can eat pork because St. Paul said that all
food is clean in his letter to the Romans 14:20. St. Paul said this because he believed (as he wrote in his letter to the
Ephesians 2:14-15) that Jesus had abolished the Law with all its commandments and regulations. He seems, however,
to have misunderstood what he heard about Jesus. In the Gospel According to Matthew 5:17-20, Jesus is reported to
have said quite the contrary, as follows: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law . . . ." Jesus then went on
in that passage (in verse 19) to denounce anyone who would break the smallest commandment and teach others
likewise. He also praised his true followers who will practice and teach even the smallest commandment. One of the
commandments, as we have seen, is to stay away from pork.

This is why the true followers of Jesus, holding on to his teachings, did not let unclean food such as pork enter their
mouths, so that Peter, the chief disciple, can say, “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean” (Acts of the
Apostles, ch. 10, v. 14)

Five chapters later in the Acts of the Apostles, 15:29, we find that the original disciples still differentiate between clean
and unclean foods, and this time Paul is in agreement with them. Six chapters later, in ch. 21, v. 25, their decision to
impose food regulations on believers is mentioned without regret, and this time Paul is challenged to prove that he is in
agreement with them; and he demonstrated his full agreement with them.

What remains, then, is that Jesus, on whom be peace, upheld the prohibition against pork. His disciples also upheld it, and so must all his followers. Those who fail to uphold it need to be informed and reminded of this rule from God.

So you see the Mosaic law still applies to Christians. If you read the red letter bible you'll see exactly what Jesus himself said and not what Paul says.

2007-03-09 10:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by By Any Means Necessary 5 · 2 0

You Christians disappoint me. read the whole book of Romans dear.

Romans 6:14
For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace.

And move on to Ephesians:

2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast.

The whole message of Christianity is freedom from the obligations and judgement of the law and salvation as a free gift the God gives out of his grace.

2007-03-09 10:21:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

The New Covenant is in Jeremiah 31:31 and the change in God's Law you can find it in The four Gospels.

2007-03-09 10:18:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

Read Hebrews 8
7-12 and then 13 states that "When He said, 'A new covenant' He has made the first obsolete. But whatever is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to disappear."

I hope this helps. I also put a link that goes into it more.

2007-03-09 10:23:08 · answer #8 · answered by momof2 5 · 0 1

A good book to read about this subject is the Book of Hebrews. It tells you which laws were abrogated by Christ's death.

2007-03-09 10:23:47 · answer #9 · answered by srprimeaux 5 · 0 1

There was no change in the law.
Jesus came to fulfill the law....not to abolish it.
We are saved by grace through faith....apart from the Mosaic Law.

2007-03-09 10:17:03 · answer #10 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 0 1

Look up Conversations with God By Neale donald Walshe but understand this :From God you can receive power,love and wisdom.If you only have power you will become a fundamentalist,if you only recieve love ,you will be the all forgiving being that seeslove in everything and everybody.you need wisdom to discern both love and power to become a truly elevated being

2007-03-09 10:25:10 · answer #11 · answered by elleor_gwb 1 · 0 2

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