Thematic Bible: Ordinance


Thematic Bible



If ye died with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as if living in the world, do ye subject yourselves to decrees, "Handle not, taste not, touch not," (which are all for destruction in the using), according to the commandments and teachings of men? read more.
Which things, having, indeed, a show of wisdom, in will-worship, humility, and severe treatment of the body, are not of any value, against the indulgence of the flesh.



having abolished in His flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments expressed in decrees, that He might make the two one new man in Himself, making peace, Verse ConceptsNew ThingsLaws, AbolishedLaw, And GospelRitual LawRitualSalvation, Nature OfLaw, TemporaryAbolish, Evil ThingsAnnulmentTwo GroupsNew LifeChurch Distinct From IsraelMaking Peace With God

having blotted out the hand-writing in decrees against us, which was contrary to us, and He has taken it out of the midst, nailing it to the cross; Verse ConceptsAbolish, Fulfilled By ChristBlottingLaws, AbolishedOnce Saved Always SavedRitual LawSin BearerLaw, TemporaryNailsCancelling DebtsSignificance Of Christ's CrucifixionThe CrossDebttransition

Verily, therefore, the first covenant used to have ordinances of divine service, and the sanctuary pertaining to the world. Verse ConceptsSanctuaryHow To Worship GodLife In A Material WorldThe Tabernacle


the Holy Spirit signifying this, that the way into the Holies has not yet been made manifest, while the first tabernacle is yet standing; which, indeed, is a figure for the time present, according to which are offered both gifts and sacrifices, which cannot, as to the conscience, make the worshiper perfect; being only (with meats and drinks and various immersions) ordinances of the flesh, imposed until a time of reformation.