2007-10-03 10:53:54 · 10 answers · asked by kloneme 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
how so?
The Old Testament is the promise, the New Testament is the fulfillment of that promise, and our lives are it come together.
2007-10-03 10:57:54 · answer #1 · answered by OldSchoolLove 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No.
The Law (the Torah) is considered by the New Testament to have been completely fulfilled by Jesus (Matthew 5:17-18). Complete fulfillment could only occur with the moment of Jesus' death (John 19:30). That death is considered the culmination of the Law (Romans 10:4; Galatians 3:24-25; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 10:12, 14). Everything occurring to Jesus prior to that moment would have had to be under the Law. Yet, neither the physical condition (blemished), the age (over thirty years of age), the date (15 Nisan), the location (outside Jerusalem and its Temple), the executioners (Romans), the method (crucifixion), nor the cause of Jesus' death (either asphyxiation or shock), is in accordance with that prescribed by the Scriptures for the sacrificing of a paschal lamb. Therefore, the Law was not fulfilled in Jesus. The evidence shows that he could not be equated with the paschal lamb. The commandments in the OT still apply.
2007-10-03 11:15:35 · answer #2 · answered by Primary Format Of Display 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul points out that the old covenant, which includes all the commandments therein, was a glorious covenant, but it was a fading glory, and is surpassed by the new covenant. In comparison, the new covenant has a glory that does not fade, and compared to the old covenant, it had no glory in comparison.
The old passed away like any such covenant upon the death of either party, as Paul shows in Romans 7. Jesus died, who was the God of the O.C. The (Jewish) Christian dies to the law through baptism.
You cannot hold someone to the conditions of a covenant who were neither a party to said covenant, or who has died to said covenant.
The new is shown to be better in all ways, so why do you want to remain with that which is inferior?
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2007-10-04 14:42:44 · answer #3 · answered by Hogie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read Luke 9:29-35 The Transfiguration. When Jesus went up to the Mountain to pray, he took Pter, James and John with him. This was just before his being crucified. He was transfigured before them to fortify their faith to withstand the coming tragedy of the Passion. Jesus foresaw the "scandal of the cross," and prepared them for it by this manifestation of His glory. Moses and Elias appeared there also (remember they had already died) and were representing the law and the Prophets of the Old Testament and were convering with Jesus about His passion. Jesus said "Do not think I have come to destroy the law or the Prophets... but to fulfill them." By this he meant by dying for our sins on the cross and being resurrected, he would fulfill the ten commandments and left us an 11th commandment to love one another as he loved us. At that time a voice came from the cloud "This is My beloved Son, listen to Him." Jesus then admonished them not to tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man rises from the dea. We too will behold the transfigured Jesus on the last Day.
I hope this answers your question...
2007-10-03 11:22:11 · answer #4 · answered by Gentle Spirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He fulfilled them and He made another Testament. Read the book of Hebrews.
If we were in the Old Testament we would be doing animal sacrifices and a lot of other things..
The Old Testament was completed by Jesus and we live in the New..
Rom 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
Heb 8:13 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.
2007-10-03 10:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
he actually did not null and void them. We fullfill the law by our faith in Jesus Christ, and become rightous by our faith.
During Jesus earthly ministry, he rarely dealt with Gentiles. This is why Paul is so important, he was used by God to deliever the good news to Gentiles.
Some may say Peter was the first pope, but in fact he never witnessed to Gentiles either anywhere in the Bible.
Salvation is a free gift, Faith + Nothing. If you put strings on it, it is no longer a good news, and no longer free. Salvation is a no-strings attached gift from God, free.
Now, things like divorce and other items, this is what Jesus meant by love your brother, if you are not showing a good testimony, you are not loving your brother. However, you are still saved by your faith in Jesus Christ, no matter what.
2007-10-03 11:00:03 · answer #6 · answered by Rudy P 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
God did not make the OT null and void due to Paul. Jesus was the predicted Messiah that had been awaited throughout the Old Testament.
Due to the fall of Adam and Eve, someone had to atone for our sins. In order to do that, he had to be perfect. Jesus was that perfect one. His resurrection from the dead made the Law of Moses of none effect, and replaced it with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
2007-10-03 11:05:16 · answer #7 · answered by nymormon 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, what doesn't make sense is why you make such a statement when Paul clearly says in Romans 3:31 "Do we then nullify the Law through faith? May it never be! On the contrary, we establish the Law."
2007-10-03 10:58:20 · answer #8 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You're referring to the bit they made up about the Old and New Covenant. They still can't show where it's biblical. Jesus did say that the old laws were still in effect. He came to fulfill and carry them out.
2007-10-03 11:05:09 · answer #9 · answered by Shawn B 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You mean the 'unchanging' God's commandments?
2007-10-03 10:57:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋