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this commentary does a nice job too:

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Ro 8:1-3
Heb 10:19-20
Eph 2:13
Ga 3:13
Ro 10:4
Ga 3:24-26

The authority being cited in the references above is Paul, not Christ, and a reasonable person could hardly be faulted for expecting people who are Christian to choose Christ as their guide. It is fairly clear what he wants from his followers, and equally clear that it isn't consonant with stoning people, etc. Accordingly, the Law to which he refers cannot be Leviticus, and there is no need to invoke the theological constructions of Paul to explain anything.

K.

much of Christianity finds its theological basis in the writings of the apostles, including paul.

and in these particular instances, I can see nothing in what the author of the commentary referenced in paul, that does not find its origins in the words of Christ as recorded in the gospel, and in keeping with his (Christ's) role as the fulfillment of old testament prophecy.

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theres nothing in scripture I am aware of that teaches such a thing.

if you have biblical evidence that takes into account the whole of the new testament, and what is meant by the term "apostle," you are invited to post it.

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theres nothing in scripture I am aware of that teaches such a thing.

if you have biblical evidence that takes into account the whole of the new testament, and what is meant by the term "apostle," you are invited to post it.

https://exodus2thekingdom.wordpress.com/2013/03/13/did-johns-epistle-identify-paul-as-a-false-prophet/:

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But in my opinion, the teachings of Christ are not consonant with the barbarisms of Leviticus, or much of the rest of what "God" commands in the OT.

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if you want to have an actual serious conversation about the information contained in that link, write me a private message and i'll take the time to address as many of those points as im able to, and that will be quite a lot.

in the meantime, let me leave you with this concerning it---its full of misused words and its a misrepresentation of what john is actually writing and what paul actually wrote and did. as such, it's allowed the author to make a ridiculous conjecture that has never been taught in my hearing or reading, which by the latter is implied, more or less all of mainstream Christianity.

and to that point---the church fathers and biblical scholars who have been responsible for giving us the bible, considered (and still consider) paul an apostle.

the guy who wrote that, and that particular "teaching" is so low on the radar screen that I cannot even find a formal church response to it.

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if you want to have an actual serious conversation about the information contained in that link, write me a private message and i'll take the time to address as many of those points as im able to, and that will be quite a lot.

in the meantime, let me leave you with this concerning it---its full of misused words and its a misrepresentation of what john is actually writing and what paul actually wrote and did. as such, it's allowed the author to make a ridiculous conjecture that has never been taught in my hearing or reading, which by the latter is implied, more or less all of mainstream Christianity.

and to that point---the church fathers and biblical scholars who have been responsible for giving us the bible, considered (and still consider) paul an apostle.

the guy who wrote that, and that particular "teaching" is so low on the radar screen that I cannot even find a formal church response to it.

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But in my opinion, the teachings of Christ are not consonant with the barbarisms of Leviticus, or much of the rest of what "God" commands in the OT.

Totally with you on that!

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A lot of Sharia law is right out of the Biblical book of Leviticus and you happen to agree with that book.
Does that make you a Muslim?

The book of Leviticus details the Levitical laws which contain specific instructions to the priests (the tribe of Levi) and only apply to Israel. That is part of the covenant with the Jews.

The covenant with the gentiles commences during the New Testament through the crucifixion. Notwithstanding the injunctions of Jesus to existing Jews to keep the law (IE: their existing covenant), the covenant with the Gentiles is covered by the ten commandments and the sayings of Jesus himself. Gentiles are not required to observe the Levitical laws.

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Greta, it's important for us in the West to tolerate this religion of intolerance. Indeed, Leftists seem to think we should just give the country away to them - because all white, male, heterosexual, Christian power is unearned.

I saw a news item (and someone else posted it on another thread) where a German politician is claiming that Sharia law is completely in keeping with German law.

My first thought was: "Maybe German law from 1939?"

It's amazing how we are allowing this wave of religious extremism to make war with us on legitimate battle fields while also allowing them a foothold into legitimate political process. It's like inviting Hirohito to address the congress in 1942. Insanity.


Michael

Told when it appeared first, again when you commented on the "another thread" and now here: No, German law is NOT "completely in keeping" with Muslim laws. The matter discussed is (international) family law about validity of marriages abroad, especially where there is no secular but only religious marriage. This deals with marriages in a number of Muslim countries as well as with for example the validity of USA religious marriages, in Germany.

You should learn to read contents, not only headlines.