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Where in the New Testament does it say the coming of Jesus was the fulfillment of the old law?
Jesus Himself attests to coming to "fulfill" the Law [the Ten Commandments]. Nor does He call them "the old law."
The Ten Commandments are as fresh and new and vital today as they were from before man was created. Moses merely "passed on to us in his writings" [see Acts 7:38] what God [Jesus Christ, the ETERNAL Creator God of the Old Testament -- see John 1:1-3] "etched in stone with His own finger!"
"Then as the LORD finished speaking with Moses on Mount Sinai, He gave him the two stone tablets inscribed with the terms of the covenant [the Ten Commandments], written by the finger of God." (Ex.31:18 NLT)
"Don't misunderstand why I have come. I DID NOT come TO ABOLISH the Law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came TO FULFILL them. I assure you, until heaven and earth disappear, even the smallest detail of God's Law WILL REMAIN until ITS PURPOSE IS ACHIEVED. So if you break the smallest Commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who OBEYS God's Laws and TEACHES them will be great in the Kingdom of Heaven." (Matt.5:17-19 NLT New Living Translation)
And so, of course, the vast majority of modern professing Christianity DOES misunderstand why Jesus came... and DOES believe He came to abolish the Commandments... and DO teach God's Commandments are "done away."
In Jesus' "fulfilling" of the Commandments, the modern churches think it means "to abolish" them -- which turns Jesus' statement above into:
"Don't misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the Law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to abolish them." [does that make any sense to anyone? totally contradicting Himself in one bold nonsensical statement?]
No. Jesus' "fulfillment" of the Law [not the "old" Law], the Ten Commandments... was to bring to Light - to Illuminate - the SPIRITUAL aspect of them in the hearts and minds of converted men.
Jesus reveals that "not murdering" someone means to, first of all, not be "angry" for no good reason -- which is an "emotional, spiritual" act that precedes the final "physical" act of taking one's life; with premeditation in the heat of anger and hatred.
"You have heard that the Law of Moses says, 'Do not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to Judgment. But I SAY, if you are ANGRY with someone [KJV: says, 'angry... without a cause' -- God gets angry, but not without a cause; man's disobedience to His Law], you are subject to Judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the high council. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell [Gehenna]." (Matt.5:21-22 NLT)
Jesus taught His disciples to "guard their thoughts!" Which is a "spiritual discipline" and fulfillment of the Commandments.
Jesus mastered His emotions through the Power of the Holy Spirit. He LOVES [fulfills the Law]... He doesn't hate [disobeying the law - see I John 3:4]. The Ten Commandments are God's [new and always fresh... not old] Laws of LOVE and RESPECT for God and for one's fellow man -- the most Selfless demonstration of which was in His Sacrifice for His creation... at the hands of His creation!
"I command you to Love each other in the SAME WAY THAT I LOVE YOU. [in other words: I COMMAND YOU TO FULFILL THE LAW] And here is how to measure it - the Greatest Love is shown when people LAY DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR FRIENDS. You are My friends IF YOU OBEY ME.'" (John 15:12-14 NLT)
These are some places in the Bible where Jesus talks about His coming "fulfilling" the Law; demonstrating God's Greatest Love. And where He commands His obedient servants [His friends] to do the same.
What else can I help you with?
Why old and New Testament are grouped?
The old testament is all what happened before the coming of Jesus, the new testament is after jesus came and died.
When did Jesus stand in the New Testament?
Even though the birth of Jesus is mentioned in the old testament, it is the new testament which is all about the teachings of Jesus. And also his second coming.
What prepares us for Jesus' coming?
What prepares us for Jesus' coming is the New Testament because it was before Jesus' was alive
Where does it say in the Old Testament about Jesus coming which is then described in the New Testament?
Verses please
How is the relationship between the Old Testament concealed and the New Testament revealed in the Bible?
The relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament in the Bible is often seen as concealed in the Old Testament and revealed in the New Testament. The Old Testament contains prophecies and foreshadowing of events and themes that are fulfilled in the New Testament, particularly through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The New Testament then provides clarity and fulfillment of the promises and teachings found in the Old Testament, showing how they all point towards the coming of Jesus and the establishment of the Christian faith.
Is the story of Jesus birth New Testament or Old Testament?
The story of Jesus' birth is part of the New Testament, specifically found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. The Old Testament contains prophecies that foretell the coming of the Messiah, who Christians believe to be Jesus.
How is the Old Testament related to the New Testament, and how is the concept of the New Testament concealed within the Old Testament?
The Old Testament and the New Testament are both parts of the Christian Bible. The Old Testament contains the religious texts of Judaism and sets the foundation for the teachings in the New Testament. The concept of the New Testament is concealed within the Old Testament through prophecies, symbols, and foreshadowing of the coming of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. The New Testament then fulfills these prophecies and teachings, providing a continuation and fulfillment of the promises made in the Old Testament.
What are the Old and New Testaments?
The Old Testament is centered around the Law and is full of promises. The New Testament, with the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus, is the fulfillment of those promises.
How does the New Testament reveal what the Old Testament concealed?
The New Testament reveals the fulfillment of prophecies and promises made in the Old Testament, showing how Jesus Christ brings a new covenant and salvation for all people, which was not fully understood in the Old Testament.
What is the difference between the old testimate and the new testimate?
The old testament is about the times before the coming of Jesus. the new Testament is the records of after Jesus came and died.
What is the relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament, and how is the concept of concealment reflected in their connection?
The Old Testament and the New Testament are both parts of the Christian Bible. The Old Testament contains the religious texts of Judaism and tells the story of God's covenant with the Israelites. The New Testament focuses on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the early Christian church. The concept of concealment is reflected in their connection through the idea that the Old Testament foreshadows and conceals the coming of Jesus Christ, who is revealed in the New Testament as the fulfillment of the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament.
Explain How the Old Testament and the New Testament are different?
The biggest difference is in the Old Testament any christian was a christian because they new Jesus was coming and was going to die on the cross, in the New Testament they got to be with Jesus, they saw Him and most beleived. In the new testament till now we believe that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and that through Him we can go to heaven. So the main thing is people believed that Jesus died for their sins and for the Old Testament they believed He was coming.
