Seems like a lot of people on here think striving for perfection is legalism though. But striving for perfection is clearly something we are encouraged to do multiple times in the New Testament, and I see nothing wrong with it. It most definitely will not lead to salvation, since we all fall short, but nonetheless has merit to it.
Lesson here. Due to past childhoods, PTSD can surface, mostly for the IFBxers/IFB. They are very emotional. Most here were raised in church and often well into adulthood remained members in strict IFB churches. Continuing the cycle of abuse. They are the first to point a finger with a false accusation or it's so exaggerated it resembles squat of what you said or the circumstances...while they've been involved in much more of the EXACT SAME STUFF on a routine basis for decades under the name of religion.They even follow each other to other websites to cause drama.
Most of the accusations here are false, hardly any are ever true. The more people involved, the more fabricated the lie. They see sex, drunkennness, and other bad stuff where it doesn't exist, even inventing it. Never defend yourself when it the drama persists.. it's to your benefit later for people to believe ill about you. It separates the sheep and wolves.
Freebirds are the most relaxed though they can provoke the IFBxers sometimes. They generally ignore Calvinists and other Freebirds don't generally get them riled up. probably have lives outside of the forum and facebook. Calvinists tend to feel they are somehow superior or special, and are often childishly sarcastic which is odd (it's the humor of the gay men in San Francisco). But they don't tend to lie, and you won't ever cut and paste a post from decades long ago to show their hypocricy. . They have set beliefs and stick with it. I am closest to Freebird but also very close to a Calvinist. Agree with much of the IFBxers, if just partially but not generally for their reasons. This board is heavily handed censored & moderated compared to the other Boards. Whereas the other FFFs Boards often ran wild...total opposite. Can't have your cake and eat it too. Nothing's perfect. Just don't respond behind the scenes.
Also, if He clearly says He did not come to abolish/destroy the law then shouldn't the Jews still seek to follow His commands as given by Moses? As long as they do it with the understanding that they will not gain salvation from it?
Remember Jesus says he did not come to abolish the law but TO FULFILL IT through his blood sacrifice. You can't drop the second part. It's the verse I quoted already a post or two above. So the law requirement for Salvation is fulfilled for those who belong to him. Once saved always saved.
In Christ, everyone is equal. There is no additional burdens/laws placed on any particular race, including Jews. Everyone is equal in Christ Jesus, part of Gods household.
Gal 3:18 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus
Regarding "The Law of Moses, Ceremonial laws are generally done away with. The rule of thumb is we live in the new covenant governed by Love in which all other commandments hinge upon this greatest commandment.You cannot be a Christian without it. A good rule of thumb is If whatever commandment you are concerned over is re-iterated in the New Covenant, then we are still expected to abide by it today. Considering it is for us. The Moral Laws found in the 10 Commandments, written with Gods own finger, including honoring the Sabbath day, are still in effect in my opinion. It hinges on being fully convinced in your own mind, so whatever you choose, no biggie. Nice to meet you, by the way 8)
Matthew 22:36-40 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?†Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.â€
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