why aren't you out there upholding the Law ?

Iago said...

Matthew 5:18 (New International Version, ©2010)
18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.

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Or if you prefer
Matthew 5:18 (King James Version)

18For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

endquote

So please tell me why you aren't out there upholding the Law ?


@Iago

Because Jesus fulfilled the Law. The purpose of the Law as accomplished in Jesus.

Not even one tiny detail of the Law was changed (the Pharisees were meticulous in their copying, even one wrong letter meant the entire manuscript would be destroyed, it was so important to them)

Jesus says the Law would NEVER be changed UNTIL the time the purpose of the Law was achieved, until the Law was fulfilled.

And the sacrifice of Jesus upon the cross WAS the fulfillment of the Law. It filled out the reality of which the Law was only a shadow.

Also, the Law was given to the Jews. It was not incumbent upon gentiles to abide by the Law. And it is not incumbent upon the church to abide by the Law.

There is warrant for the idea that the Law was to be enforced except within the tribes of Israel.

I hope that helps answer your question.