Unfortunately many are mistaken that the Law is done away with. Christ fulfilled the Law and as such if we are in Christ then the Law does not apply just as a speeding law does not appluy to someojne who doesnt drive. However they must be in Christ Jesus, not just have Christ in them, there is a difference. If you have killed the flesh and walk in the spirit then the Law has no effect on you but what if you havent? The answer is obvious
Greetings;
I am not exactly certain of the sentiments intended to be expressed here?
It appears to be a mixed message to me.
I have bolded the sentences in question here. No, I don't think the answer to the questions may be as obvious as indicated.
Fulfill: in western understanding, this word is used as it is here, with the implied meaning that something is finished, completed, no longer applies.
In Hebraic understanding, to fulfill the Word means to lift it up, to identify or explicate it correctly. To fulfill the Word rather than abolish it, has to do with correctly identifying the true heart and character of our Elohim in an interpretation.
On the other hand, abolishing the Word has to do with offering an interpretation that in some way misrepresents or demeans the heart and character of our Creator.
Our Yeshua completely fulfilled the Word in that His life and actions correctly interpreted the true nature of YHWH. So that we could see and learn; drawing on His Spirit as the only way we could even hope to become more like Him.
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"Law" is the English translation of the word Torah.
The word Torah is Strong's 8451, meaning law, direction, instruction
From the root word, yarah: 3384, meaning to throw, shoot, cast.
The paleo or ancient Hebrew pictographic meaning of both the word Torah, and yarah the root,
confirm that the meaning of this word, translated in such a limited fashion into English is NOT just a law as we might think of it, as in a speeding law, but rather a direction and instruction pointing out the correct direction in which to go.
Rather like the English expression "to hit the mark" as in aiming at a target bull's eye.
So when we honor His Righteous teachings, we are accepting His direction and the way we are to walk, thus hitting the mark of His standard, not our own.
Hattah, one Hebrew word for sin, correspondingly, literally means "to miss the mark."
If we are not honoring His standard, we will not be able to hit the bull's eye, and sometimes may not even be near the target at all!
I suggest a word study on "the way we walk" checking the word "walk" and phrase in the entire Scripture. A picture that is completely in focus and agreement all the way from Genesis to Revelation will appear as I know because I have already done this. (study available on our website)
These sentences indicate a more western or Greek mindset or understanding as opposed to the more functional Hebrew mindset.
Either way, whether we are humbly submitting to His teachings on righteousness OR if we are rebelliously defiant toward them, His righteous teachings ARE affecting us.
