Posted: 3/16/2012 5:53:56 AM EDT
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Ok, I have a question. Why is it that in the New Testament the writtings after Mathew, Mark, Luke and John hold as much weight as the direct words of Christ? It makes sense to me that the words spoken directly by Christ should be more imporant than the sometimes angry rant-y letters a redeemed murderer wrote to his churches or an interpretation of a dream by an exiled monk.
Jesus stated very clearly that he is The Way, the fullfilment of both prophacy and The Law. Folowing his teachings should then set aside Mosaic law, correct? Or did I miss something? |
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Ok, I have a question. Why is it that in the New Testament the writtings after Mathew, Mark, Luke and John hold as much weight as the direct words of Christ? It makes sense to me that the words spoken directly by Christ should be more imporant than the sometimes angry rant-y letters a redeemed murderer wrote to his churches or an interpretation of a dream by an exiled monk. Jesus stated very clearly that he is The Way, the fullfilment of both prophacy and The Law. Folowing his teachings should then set aside Mosaic law, correct? Or did I miss something? The law was the schoolmaster, and its lessons should be learned. Righteousness is the goal. The problem with the law is that it gives the air of righteousness by works without actually being righteous. One only has to look around today to see an example thereof. How many bankers have gone to jail? The law was given as a temporary measure and because of transgressions (Galatians). It was also a parable of things to come, not the actual thing, (Heb 10:1). God required more from Christians, and really didn't want slaughtered animals and such, he wants his servants to be living sacrifices (Rom 12:1) and our praises to him to be our burnt offerings (Heb 13:15). If a Christian wants rules, he's probably missed the point. Regarding the ranking of scripture, 2 Peter 1:12-21 are the best defense of the inspiriation of the apostles and scripture there is. He closes this letter by acknolwedging Paul's letters (your redeemed murderer I presume). He was slamming the door on the Ebionites who ended up being absorbed into Islam. The interpretation of a dream by an exiled monk leaves me scratching my head as to whom you are talking about. If you mean John and the Revelation of Jesus Christ, prophecy is a large part of scripture (Isaiah, Ezekiel, and onward). It was written Christ's servants to show them what would happen, if it isn't showing you what will happen, that means something. |
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Ok, I have a question. Why is it that in the New Testament the writtings after Mathew, Mark, Luke and John hold as much weight as the direct words of Christ? It makes sense to me that the words spoken directly by Christ should be more imporant than the sometimes angry rant-y letters a redeemed murderer wrote to his churches or an interpretation of a dream by an exiled monk. Jesus stated very clearly that he is The Way, the fullfilment of both prophacy and The Law. Folowing his teachings should then set aside Mosaic law, correct? Or did I miss something? As you grow as a Christian (?) you may find in your reading and studying the Epistles or letters are still the gospel ,it's just expounded on. As I read most of the New Testament by books at a time, I started with some Epistles, then a Gospel ,and so forth I remember saying OH! it's the same. For instance Luke 18:17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. Is saying the same thing TOO ME as Galatians 5:24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. That's how I see it. |
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Ok, thanks. Both of those really do help out. :)
Wow, looking back at my previous post I had a much different tone than what I was trying to put across. Yes, Paul is the redeemed murderer as his actions lead to the deaths of many early Christians such as Stephan. I have a very hard time wrapping my head around Revelations which is leading me to want to learn classic Greek so I can read it in its original form. Now I 'get' that the Scriptures are the message and Acts and onward are the 'how-to' manual. I do agree that Grace allows believers to do their good works. There is no way we can 'earn' our way to Heaven but we do need to use the peace that Grace grants to us to allow ourselves to help our neighbors better their lots in life. |