The law of Moses is how those who have respect of persons are judged under. If they break one point of the law of Moses, then they break the whole law and thus become transgressor of the law. Verse 12 refers to verse 8 as that is the royal law under Christ;
1 John 3:22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. 24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
So James was referring to the royal law Christ as the law of liberty to love others per verse James 2:8 If they do the royal law, they do well. If not, but have respect of persons, then they are judged by the law of Moses.
The contrast between those tow references confirms the truth I just shared. The law of Moses is the law of sin and death. The law of liberty is the same as the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus in having made us free from the law of sin and death.
Our hope in Christ and not in our religious flesh can be seen here.
1 John 3:3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure....8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
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You need to make a distinction between the law of Moses and the law of liberty. They are not one and the same. None of the scripture cited supports your judgment that they are not of Christ. The scripture you misapplied are for discerning believers of whom are abiding in Christ and when they are not. If you consider that those not abiding already know the gospel, then those who profess to believe are called to do what? Repent. If you see a brother living in sin, and he already knows the gospel, you would react in the same way; tell him to go to Jesus for forgiveness and help to not live in sin. If he does not listen, grab 2 or 3 witnesses to confirm the word to him of the need to repent; if he still does not listen, bring him before the church. If he still does not listen to repent, then he is to be excommunicated, but note the beginning of Jesus words as regarding those astray as still His sheep..
Matthew 18:10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. 11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. 12 How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? 13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. 15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. 17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
We see the same instruction in dealing with wicked and unreasonable men that have not faith that do not walk after the traditions taught of us and are "disorderly" as expounding on those that fall away from the faith for not holding the tradition that one cannot receive the Holy Spirt apart from salvation.
2 Thessalonians 2:9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
Damned? Yes, because being left behind to be resurrected after the great tribulation as a vessel of "dishonor" in His House is a damnation, but Paul goes on to explain that they are still brothers.
2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: 2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. 4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. 5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. 6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. 7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;....13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. 14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
How can this be? Paul even calls former believers to repent because Jesus Christ still abides in them, and if they do not, then they are at risk of being denied by Him when the Bridegroom comes.
2 Timothy 2:10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: 13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.....
Example given about former believers before that call to repent to all believers not abiding in Him, but in iniquity.
2 Timothy 2:18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
So abiding in Him as His disciple is to be fruitful and that our joy may be full when the Bridegroom comes. That is what running that race is all about, looking to the author & finisher of our faith to help us lay aside every weight & sin so that we may be received by Him as a vessel unto honor in His House. Hebrews 12:1-2
No one can run that race for salvation for that would be denying Him as our Saviour that we are saved.
Hebrews 4:1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. 2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. 3 For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world...….9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
That is why His burden is easy and His yoke is light ( Matthew 11:28-30 ) because He will do it ( John 6:28-39 ) ; He will finish His work in us to His glory ( Philippians 1:6-11 ) when we rest in Him that we are saved as well as rest in Him as our Good Shepherd to help us to follow Him by His power; not by our religious strivings; but by our trust in Him for everything and to help us. Philippians 3:3-10
The commandments are ..
1 John 3:22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. 24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
If any one wonders why Christians are guiltless for profaning the sabbath, then see why and how in Matthew 12:1-7. If you cannot see that truth, then ask Him. If not still, Lord be willing, ask me and I may be around still to answer you.
1. We are all judged under the Law of Liberty(
John 12:48;
Romans 2:16) so to do we judge by this same Law(1 Cor 2:15, 6:2-5;
John 7:24). He that shows respect for persons because of wealth or position is judged by this same law of Liberty as a sinner(Romans 2:11-16;Acts 10:34-35;Colossians 3:25), because it is the Law we will all be judged by in the Last day.
It is the Law of Liberty being spoken of throughout these verses here. As the law of Liberty is the only Law being mentioned(it is also the Royal Law).
James 2:
8 If ye fulfil
the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
9 But if ye have respect to persons,
ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
10
For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
11 For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill.
Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.
12
So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.
13
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy;
and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
2. Yes the Law of Moses is done and we now have a new law told to us by Christ and the Apostles.
3. Yes the Hope is in Christ through faith, but the works produced by that faith being wrought together becomes perfect. Faith and works for justification, Faith alone for Salvation.
4. I have brother, the Law of Moses was written on Parchment by the Hand of Moses, it was completely done away with by Christ's death and resurrection when he spiritually ascended into heaven and entered into the second apartment to sprinkle his blood on the Alter before the Throne of YHWH
Handwriting of ordinances-Exodus 34:27; Nehemiah 9:13,14; 2 Chronicles 33:8; Exodus 18:20; Leviticus 18:4; 2 Kings 17:34,35,37,38
Law of moses-Joshua 8:31,32,34,35; Joshua 23:6; Judges 4:11; 1 Kings 2:3; 2 Kings 14:6; 2 Kings 23:25; 2 Chronicles 23:18; 2 Chronicles 30:16; Ezra 3:2; Ezra 7:6; Nehemiah 8:1; Daniel 9:11,13; Malachi 4:4
Law of the Covenant/Book of the Covenant- Exodus 34:27; Exodus 24:7; 2 Kings 23:21; 2 Kings 23:2,3,21
Book of the Law- Deut 29:27,29; Joshua 1:7-8; Deuteronomy 31:24,26; Deuteronomy 30:10; Joshua 23:6; Joshua 24:26; 2 Kings 14:6; 2 Chronicles 25:4; 2 Chronicles 17:9; Nehemiah 9:3; Nehemiah 8:1; Ezra 6:18; Nehemiah 13:1; 2 Kings 22:8-13 ; Psalm 40:7; 1 Samuel 10:25; Nehemiah 8:9; Joshua 8:31,31,34,35
The Law of Christ is the Moral law written on our hearts and the Law given to us by the Apostles and Christ
Declared all the counsel of God(Acts 20:26-28)
Continued in Doctrine of the Apostles(Acts 2:42)
Hold Fast to the Doctrine(Titus 1:9)
Paul has Planted the word(1 Cor 3:6)
Do the things commanded by the Apostles(2 Thess 3:4,6)
Hold Fast to the word and Tradtions we have been taught(2 Thess 2:14-17)
Doctrine of Christ(2 John 9-10)
Oberserve these things(2 Tim 5:21)
Be mindful of the words spoken by the prophets and the commandments of the Apostles and Christ(2 Peter 3:1-2, 15-18)
Keep the sound words given by Paul(2 Timohty 1:13-14)
Fully known the Doctrine, continue in things learned(2 Tim 3:10, 14-15)
Laws of God (Rom 13:2,9-10)
Stablish according to the Gospel and preaching of Christ(Romans 16:25-27)
Fully preached the Gospel of Christ(Romans 15:19,29)
Acknowledge things spoken as commandments of the Lord(1 Cor 14:37)
Gospel received by Revelation of Christ(Gal 1:6-12)
Christ the same today yesterday and tomorrow, so to is the word of God the same. (Hebrews 13:8-9)
Keep the Commandments given by Christ(John 14:21,23, Matt 28:20)
Keep the Ordinances as delivered by the Apostles(1 Cor 11:1-20)
Holy word of God is of no private interpretation (2 Peter 1:20-21)
So I'm not sure what you think I was misapplying brother, since everything I said was about:
A. the Mosaic law being completed and done away with
B. A new Law of Liberty, faith, and spirit in Christ
C. Faith and works for justification, and Faith alone for salvation
So I don't understand what it is you believe me to be saying brother.
5. His commandments are those listed above, all the commands given by the Apostles and Christ we must keep as it is the law we are all under. It is the Law of Christ.
As to profaning the Sabbath that is still a sin as the Sabbath is never said to have passed. The Reply won't fit in this response so I will send it in another one.
God bless and guide you brother