JCIVInDisguise
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Sometimes it's "Psh, we don't follow that anymore!" and the next answer, you're quoting Leviticus.
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Christians, is the Old Testament important or not?
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Adyllllllll
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Not for catholics. They read the Gospels, and they're open to very symbolic interpratations.
The old testament is a heritage of the calvinist/lutheran/evangelic wing of christianity. It's importance is very "American", in a way. The Jewish God was effectively a tribal one, which hardly can be believed the same one incarnated by Jesus. The unity of the Bible, wheter you believe or not, is an historical false, that the Church shouldn't ever be allowed.
The old testament is a heritage of the calvinist/lutheran/evangelic wing of christianity. It's importance is very "American", in a way. The Jewish God was effectively a tribal one, which hardly can be believed the same one incarnated by Jesus. The unity of the Bible, wheter you believe or not, is an historical false, that the Church shouldn't ever be allowed.
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Of course it is important. It is also important to put it into context. The laws, which are only part of the Old Testament, are not in effect for Christians. There is also prophecy, and history and moral lessons that are important to Christians.
I don't think I have EVER quoted Leviticus.
I don't think I have EVER quoted Leviticus.
mountainparadise
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The whole bible is important and we learn from the O T as the figures in it are true and for our example
When Jesus died he had fulfilled the law and when we get born again we become new creatures in Christ and the Holy Spirit writes the law in our hearts and mind
Hebrews 10:15-17
King James Version (KJV)
15Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,
16This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;
17And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
When Jesus died he had fulfilled the law and when we get born again we become new creatures in Christ and the Holy Spirit writes the law in our hearts and mind
Hebrews 10:15-17
King James Version (KJV)
15Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,
16This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;
17And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
Yes it is, as it ties together with the New Testament. Jesus is described through out the OldT, also prophecies and knowledge explaining the NewT are needed from the OldT. Especially the book of Revelation. If I was to focus on one or the other being important for our current time, the NewT would be most needed for us today, but it doesn't diminish the importance of the OldT.
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Yes it is. . .the only rule's physical aspect I don't really obey (I adhere to the spiritual aspect) is sacrifices, because it would be an insult to Jesus (have to obey the Love God law) now to obey it physically instead, since those were "A shadow of things to come" of Jesus and the events to come, and Jesus, though He came to Live (saying "I am the Life") was murdered as an innocent Lamb. . ."They did whatever they wished to Him" but He metaphorically is considered the Lamb of God--He said God nevertheless thy choice be done, and the decision part was that Jesus told Iscariot to do something, and Iscariot chose to kill God--and there's a big curse on him (and his children since they were Iscariotic: Psalm 109, Acts 1:20, Psalm 69:25 I think ) Sabbath was meant as a day to Enjoy the Lord's day and Speak His words and not your own pleasures. . .some say "Today" (NT) means we should always have a Sabbath in our hearts, and at least two people say that yes, but also take time one day a week to stop work and think of God. . .practice makes for a habit.
But Bible is a historical account, prophecies are documented miracles, and You are invited to watch these amazing video testimonies at the following links:
Dr.Maurice Rawlings, MD (a heart surgeon physician): “A documentary on near death experiences”- video at:
http://www.spiritlessons.com/Documents/Rawlings/To_Hell_And_Back_Dr_Rawlings_Med.wmv (main page is: http://www.spiritlessons.com ).
Doctor prays for dead patient, patient rises! - at:
http://christianfaithfriends.net/community/index.php?/topic/227-doctor-prays-for-dead-patient-patient-rises/#vid
Surprise visit of an angel at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9PjVmuI5OE
Prof. Walter Veith: From evolutionist to creationist at: http://www.revelatia.ro/docs/wv_rt.html
But Bible is a historical account, prophecies are documented miracles, and You are invited to watch these amazing video testimonies at the following links:
Dr.Maurice Rawlings, MD (a heart surgeon physician): “A documentary on near death experiences”- video at:
http://www.spiritlessons.com/Documents/Rawlings/To_Hell_And_Back_Dr_Rawlings_Med.wmv (main page is: http://www.spiritlessons.com ).
Doctor prays for dead patient, patient rises! - at:
http://christianfaithfriends.net/community/index.php?/topic/227-doctor-prays-for-dead-patient-patient-rises/#vid
Surprise visit of an angel at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9PjVmuI5OE
Prof. Walter Veith: From evolutionist to creationist at: http://www.revelatia.ro/docs/wv_rt.html
mmmmmmmmmtbar_enosht
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Yes, it is important, and the title "Old Testament" is misleading (a poor translation in the King James Bible).
The "New Testament" simply calls the "Old Testament" -- the Hebrew Scriptures -- "the Holy Scriptures."
"And how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus." -- 2 Timothy 3:15, New International Verion
When the apostle Paul wrote those words to Timothy, the only Scriptures that existed when Timothy was an infant, were the Hebrew Scriptures, the so-called Old Testament.
Therefore, Paul is saying that the Hebrew Scriptures were important, they "are able to make you wise for salvation."
That is because Paul understood those Hebrew Scriptures as containing prophecies about Jesus Christ.
The "New Testament" simply calls the "Old Testament" -- the Hebrew Scriptures -- "the Holy Scriptures."
"And how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus." -- 2 Timothy 3:15, New International Verion
When the apostle Paul wrote those words to Timothy, the only Scriptures that existed when Timothy was an infant, were the Hebrew Scriptures, the so-called Old Testament.
Therefore, Paul is saying that the Hebrew Scriptures were important, they "are able to make you wise for salvation."
That is because Paul understood those Hebrew Scriptures as containing prophecies about Jesus Christ.
BeenBornAgainm
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Yes it does. It is part of the Bible too. It talks about the Creation of the Earth, prophecies, and much more. So it does matter.
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YAHUSHUA kept Torah, and His followers will also.
JohnSavage
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Important? Sure, very.
But much of it is Jewish Law. Useful in many ways, but no longer binding to God's people.
But much of it is Jewish Law. Useful in many ways, but no longer binding to God's people.
Um..the whole Bible is important? It's just that the New Testament can be more easily related to us. But if you study the Old Testament, and everything, you'll find out that both the testaments are very importantDear Friend,
Without the Old Testament, we could not have the New Testament. It is woven in perfect tapestry and is symbolic of the Messiah to come. God is a God of love and He is a God of wrath. Since Jesus became the perfect Lamb of God to pay the debt of sin we could not pay....there are no more animal sacrifices and the like.
Without the Old Testament, we could not have the New Testament. It is woven in perfect tapestry and is symbolic of the Messiah to come. God is a God of love and He is a God of wrath. Since Jesus became the perfect Lamb of God to pay the debt of sin we could not pay....there are no more animal sacrifices and the like.
AngryCandy
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Well, you claim to be Jesus. You should know better than anyone else. Why not read the bible for yourself instead of mocking what you THINK you know about the Christian faith?
DanCallahan
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Yes anything about our religion is important
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*** w07 9/1 pp. 5-7 “Written for Our Instruction” ***
Have the Hebrew Scriptures Been Replaced?
It is not uncommon today for textbooks to be replaced when new research becomes available or when popular opinion changes. Did the Christian Greek Scriptures replace the Hebrew Scriptures in that way? No.
If Jesus had intended that the record of his ministry and the writings of his disciples replace the Hebrew Scriptures, he would surely have indicated this. However, regarding Jesus just before his ascension to heaven, Luke’s account states: “Commencing at Moses and all the Prophets [in the Hebrew Scriptures] he interpreted to [two of his disciples] things pertaining to himself in all the Scriptures.” Later, Jesus appeared to his faithful apostles and others. The account continues: “He now said to them: ‘These are my words which I spoke to you while I was yet with you, that all the things written in the law of Moses and in the Prophets and Psalms about me must be fulfilled.’” (Luke 24:27,*44) Why would Jesus still be using the Hebrew Scriptures at the end of his earthly ministry if they were out-of-date?
After the Christian congregation was established, Jesus’ followers continued to use the Hebrew Scriptures to highlight prophecies that were yet to be fulfilled, principles from the Mosaic Law that taught valuable lessons, and accounts of ancient servants of God whose fine examples encourage Christians to remain faithful. (Acts 2:16-21; 1*Corinthians 9:9, 10; Hebrews 11:1–12:1) “All Scripture,” wrote the apostle Paul, “is inspired of God and beneficial.” (2*Timothy 3:16) How do the Hebrew Scriptures prove to be beneficial today?
Hope for the Future
The entire Bible has but one theme: The Kingdom under Jesus Christ is the means by which the vindication of God’s sovereignty and the sanctification of His name will be accomplished.—Daniel 2:44; Revelation 11:15.
Through the Hebrew Scriptures, we learn details about life under God’s Kingdom that give us comfort and draw us closer to the Source of that comfort, Jehovah God. For example, the prophet Isaiah foretold that there would be peace between animals and humans: “The wolf will actually reside for a while with the male lamb, and with the kid the leopard itself will lie down, and the calf and the maned young lion and the well-fed animal all together; and a mere little boy will be leader over them.” (Isaiah 11:6-8)
Have the Hebrew Scriptures Been Replaced?
It is not uncommon today for textbooks to be replaced when new research becomes available or when popular opinion changes. Did the Christian Greek Scriptures replace the Hebrew Scriptures in that way? No.
If Jesus had intended that the record of his ministry and the writings of his disciples replace the Hebrew Scriptures, he would surely have indicated this. However, regarding Jesus just before his ascension to heaven, Luke’s account states: “Commencing at Moses and all the Prophets [in the Hebrew Scriptures] he interpreted to [two of his disciples] things pertaining to himself in all the Scriptures.” Later, Jesus appeared to his faithful apostles and others. The account continues: “He now said to them: ‘These are my words which I spoke to you while I was yet with you, that all the things written in the law of Moses and in the Prophets and Psalms about me must be fulfilled.’” (Luke 24:27,*44) Why would Jesus still be using the Hebrew Scriptures at the end of his earthly ministry if they were out-of-date?
After the Christian congregation was established, Jesus’ followers continued to use the Hebrew Scriptures to highlight prophecies that were yet to be fulfilled, principles from the Mosaic Law that taught valuable lessons, and accounts of ancient servants of God whose fine examples encourage Christians to remain faithful. (Acts 2:16-21; 1*Corinthians 9:9, 10; Hebrews 11:1–12:1) “All Scripture,” wrote the apostle Paul, “is inspired of God and beneficial.” (2*Timothy 3:16) How do the Hebrew Scriptures prove to be beneficial today?
Hope for the Future
The entire Bible has but one theme: The Kingdom under Jesus Christ is the means by which the vindication of God’s sovereignty and the sanctification of His name will be accomplished.—Daniel 2:44; Revelation 11:15.
Through the Hebrew Scriptures, we learn details about life under God’s Kingdom that give us comfort and draw us closer to the Source of that comfort, Jehovah God. For example, the prophet Isaiah foretold that there would be peace between animals and humans: “The wolf will actually reside for a while with the male lamb, and with the kid the leopard itself will lie down, and the calf and the maned young lion and the well-fed animal all together; and a mere little boy will be leader over them.” (Isaiah 11:6-8)