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Does Christ's death release us from all the laws in the Old Testament?
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Not at all. Jesus death fulfilled the requirement of a 'blood sacrifice' for the sins of all mankind - He is mankind's 'at-one-ment' or atonement to the Father - He has made us 'right' to God the Father as our propritiation.
In Matthew 5:17, Jesus said:
Matthew 5:17New Life Version (NLV)
Jesus Teaches about the Law17 "Do not think that I have come to do away with the Law of Moses or the writings of the early preachers. I have not come to do away with them but to complete them.
Actually, Jesus 'enlarged' the spritiual meaning of the Law of God that was being forgotten by many due to the inordinate 'letter' of the Law the Scribes and Pharisees were placing upon the people.
In the verse above, the term 'complete/fulfill' comes from the Greek word 'pleroo.' Thayer's Greek to English Lexicon of the New Testament, 2005, Strong's number 4137 adds 'to render perfect; to carry through to the end.'
The Law was followed perfectly by Jesus and after His death by His Apostles and disciples as best they could with the help of God's Holy Spirit. It wasn't until the 4th Century A.D. that the Roman Emperor's changed much of God's Law - in particular the Sabbath Day and the Annual Holy Days.
The only 'administrative' changes to the Old Testament Laws was the ceasing of the Laws of Sacrifice as Christ is mankind's ultimate sacrifice, and the Levitical Priesthood as Christ is now our living, eternal High Priest, our only mediator between God and mankind. All other Laws/Commandments are still in effect and we will be judged by them.
ANOTHER VIEW: In Colossians 2:16-17 Paul tells the Colossians, "So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, which are a shadow to come, but the substance is of Christ."
Paul was warning the Colossians against trading their freedom in Christ for a set of useless, man-made laws, legalistic rules. Legalism is powerless to save or to restrain sin.
Rome may have sent out dictations, but from Paul's time he was preaching that Christians do not follow these things since Christ the reality had come and died on the cross and they had no more value.
This of coarse was mostly a Gentile church and had never followed the Law of Moses.
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Why are commands important?
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How many Old Testament laws are there?
600
How many laws are in the Old Testament?
10 laws in the old testement
What is the different be twine the Old Testament church and the modern church?
The Old Testament was a series of Laws. The New Testament is Love and Faith.
Can i eat meat con April 4?
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How many Divine Laws are in the first five books of the Old Testament?
The Jews claim that there are 613 Laws in the First Five Books of the Old Testament.
How does the New Testament of the Christian Bible differ from the Old Testament?
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How many types of writing is in the Old Testament?
There are 6 major types of writings in the Old testament. Old Testament writings could be classified as oracles and prayers, narratives, songs, wisdom and laws.
Should you apply the Old Testament laws in your own day?
AnswerAt the time the Old Testament laws were written, Judah was a theocracy, or at least a theocratic monarchy. Most Western countries today are secular democracies, where the representatives of the people decide what laws should be enacted and applied.Since morality is universal, the laws of the land sometimes coincide with those of the Bible, but it is the laws of the nation that must be applied and respected by all. Many of the Old Testament laws, especially those about diet and rituals, could not sensibly apply other than to those who voluntarily submit to those laws, as Jews.
How many law books in the Old Testament?
There are 613 laws found in the Old Testament, primarily in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. These laws cover various aspects of religious, moral, civil, and criminal conduct for the ancient Israelites.
Is there a relationship between the Old Testament and law?
Yes there is a relationship between the old testament and the law , as the book of Moses Leviticus is full of laws the Jews had to follow.
What was that thing that was a set of laws based on the Hebrew religion you are found in the Old Testament in the bible?
The Hebrew Bible or Tanakh (×ª× ×´×š), which Christians refer to as "The Old Testament" is a set of laws intended for the Jewish religion. The first section of the Hebrew Bible is called the Torah (תורה), which contains all 613 laws.
