Thematic Bible: Ceremonialism
Thematic Bible
Ceremonialism » Laws of, abolished
He rendered the Law inoperative, along with its commandments and regulations, thus creating in himself one new humanity from the two, thereby making peace,
having erased the charges that were brought against us, along with their obligations that were hostile to us. He took those charges away when he nailed them to the cross.
Indeed, because it was weak and ineffective, the former commandment has been annulled,
In speaking of a "new" covenant, he has made the first one obsolete, and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.
For the Law, being only a reflection of the blessings to come and not their substance, can never make perfect those who come near by the same sacrifices repeatedly offered year after year.
The expression "once more" signifies the removal of what can be shaken, that is, what he has made, so that what cannot be shaken may remain.
Ceremonialism » False religion, characteristics of
But now that you know God, or rather have been known by God, how can you turn back again to those powerless and bankrupt basic principles? Why do you want to become their slaves all over again?
They don't eat anything from the marketplace unless they dip it in water. They also observe many other traditions, such as the proper washing of washing cups, jars, brass pots, and dinner tables.)
So why do you test God by putting on the disciples' neck a yoke that neither our ancestors nor we could carry?
The Messiah has set us free so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. So keep on standing firm in it, and stop putting yourselves under the yoke of slavery again.
If you have died with the Messiah to the basic principles of the world, why are you submitting to its decrees as though you still lived in the world?
since they deal only with food, drink, and various washings, which are required for the body until the time when things would be set right.
Religion » Characteristics of » Ceremonialism
But now that you know God, or rather have been known by God, how can you turn back again to those powerless and bankrupt basic principles? Why do you want to become their slaves all over again?
They don't eat anything from the marketplace unless they dip it in water. They also observe many other traditions, such as the proper washing of washing cups, jars, brass pots, and dinner tables.)
So why do you test God by putting on the disciples' neck a yoke that neither our ancestors nor we could carry?
The Messiah has set us free so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. So keep on standing firm in it, and stop putting yourselves under the yoke of slavery again.
If you have died with the Messiah to the basic principles of the world, why are you submitting to its decrees as though you still lived in the world?
since they deal only with food, drink, and various washings, which are required for the body until the time when things would be set right.
FALSE » Religion characteristics of » Ceremonialism
But now that you know God, or rather have been known by God, how can you turn back again to those powerless and bankrupt basic principles? Why do you want to become their slaves all over again?
They don't eat anything from the marketplace unless they dip it in water. They also observe many other traditions, such as the proper washing of washing cups, jars, brass pots, and dinner tables.)
So why do you test God by putting on the disciples' neck a yoke that neither our ancestors nor we could carry?
The Messiah has set us free so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. So keep on standing firm in it, and stop putting yourselves under the yoke of slavery again.
If you have died with the Messiah to the basic principles of the world, why are you submitting to its decrees as though you still lived in the world?
since they deal only with food, drink, and various washings, which are required for the body until the time when things would be set right.