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Think not that I am come to destroy the law, <ref>On the cross, Jesus fulfilled the righteous requirements of the law on our behalf. He was never “anti” law. He mastered the law and then fulfilled it on our behalf. For us who are in Christ have now fulfilled the law with and through Christ.</ref> <ref>The Law spoken of here, refers to the Law of Moses, the commandments, ordinances, punishments, and ceremonial observances given to the nation of Israel through Moses ([[Joshua 8:31]]). This law is sometimes referred to as the law of commandments ([[Ephesians 2:15]]) or the law of the Jews ([[Acts 25:8]]).</ref> or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. <ref>King James Version (KJV)</ref><ref>Jesus clearly states that He did not come to '''abolish''' the law or the teachings of the prophets. Instead, `his mission was to fulfill them.</ref> | Think not that I am come to destroy the law, <ref>On the cross, Jesus fulfilled the righteous requirements of the law on our behalf. He was never “anti” law. He mastered the law and then fulfilled it on our behalf. For us who are in Christ have now fulfilled the law with and through Christ.</ref> <ref>The Law spoken of here, refers to the Law of Moses, the commandments, ordinances, punishments, and ceremonial observances given to the nation of Israel through Moses ([[Joshua 8:31]]). This law is sometimes referred to as the law of commandments ([[Ephesians 2:15]]) or the law of the Jews ([[Acts 25:8]]).</ref> or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. <ref>King James Version (KJV)</ref><ref>Jesus clearly states that He did not come to '''abolish''' the law or the teachings of the prophets. Instead, `his mission was to fulfill them.</ref><ref>Fulfill means that He came to complete, perfect, and bring to reality the purpose and intention of the law and the prophecies, demonstrating their ultimate meaning.</ref><ref>'''The law pointes to Jesus:''' The law and the prophets foreshadowed Jesus. For instance, the sacrificial system pointed to His ultimate sacrifice as the Lamb of God. [[Romans 10:4]] ''“For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.”''</ref><ref>Grace and truth comes by Jesus alone and while Jesus fulfilled the law. Believers are no longer under its condemnation because righteousness is now found in Him, not through the law. [[John 1:17]] ''“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.”''</ref><ref>Jesus often called people to a higher standard (e.g., [[Matthew 5:21-48]], showing that true righteousness goes beyond external adherence to the law. Grace empowers believers to live by the Spirit.</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 07:24, 12 December 2024
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, [1] [2] or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. [3][4][5][6][7][8]
- ↑ On the cross, Jesus fulfilled the righteous requirements of the law on our behalf. He was never “anti” law. He mastered the law and then fulfilled it on our behalf. For us who are in Christ have now fulfilled the law with and through Christ.
- ↑ The Law spoken of here, refers to the Law of Moses, the commandments, ordinances, punishments, and ceremonial observances given to the nation of Israel through Moses (Joshua 8:31). This law is sometimes referred to as the law of commandments (Ephesians 2:15) or the law of the Jews (Acts 25:8).
- ↑ King James Version (KJV)
- ↑ Jesus clearly states that He did not come to abolish the law or the teachings of the prophets. Instead, `his mission was to fulfill them.
- ↑ Fulfill means that He came to complete, perfect, and bring to reality the purpose and intention of the law and the prophecies, demonstrating their ultimate meaning.
- ↑ The law pointes to Jesus: The law and the prophets foreshadowed Jesus. For instance, the sacrificial system pointed to His ultimate sacrifice as the Lamb of God. Romans 10:4 “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.”
- ↑ Grace and truth comes by Jesus alone and while Jesus fulfilled the law. Believers are no longer under its condemnation because righteousness is now found in Him, not through the law. John 1:17 “For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.”
- ↑ Jesus often called people to a higher standard (e.g., Matthew 5:21-48, showing that true righteousness goes beyond external adherence to the law. Grace empowers believers to live by the Spirit.