30-03-2025, 10:26 AM
(30-03-2025, 01:39 AM)S I M T A N Wrote: You're so fixated on reading Scriptural texts in insolation that you can't see the big picture. Playing with words like "ambiguity" and "only true God" in an attempt to pooh-pooh the deity of Christ , you also disregard the verses saying Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to anyone who believes.
I see a great disparity in the teachings between that of Jesus and of Paul. I've highlighted it to you but you refused to look at it without prejudice. You said I am isolating verses and you are correct. I'm isolating the words of Jesus and the words of Paul. The difference is apparent. Jesus said the Law must stay and Paul said the law is finished. That one I bolded, it was Paul who said that, contradicting Jesus who said he wasn't abolishing the law or the prophets.
Either Paul is right or Jesus is right. Which one?
(30-03-2025, 01:39 AM)S I M T A N Wrote: When the Scripture passages mention the "law," they refer to the law code established by revelation from God to direct His people in their worship, their relationship with Him, and their social relationship with one another. Comprising many specific commandments and rules, this law was given in the OT. God has written off the rules (Rom 10:4).
There it is again. Paul said that. Why then do you attribute those words to God? Furthermore, Jesus said he wasn't sent to abolish the Law. He also said the Law must stay. And he also warned his people about someone like Paul who will teach people to discard the law. Why are you not heeding the warning? What is causing you to deaf your ears to that clear warning?
(30-03-2025, 01:39 AM)S I M T A N Wrote: There's confusion with the Law of Christ and the Law of Moses because they have similar commandments. But because 9 of the 10 commandments can be found in the NT, it doesn't mean the Law of Moses is still in effect. If a Christian steals, they break the law of Christ, not the Law of Moses. If we choose to keep part of the law (for example, dietary laws), we're free to do so, but keeping the law of Moses is neither commanded nor expected. To keep part of the Mosaic law in the belief that we're obligated to do so is to not have trust in the perfect and complete work of Christ.
Attempts to sanctify by the observance of the Law is forbidden in the New Covenant since it diminishes the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. Christ's coming in the New Testament ended the law as a means of achieving righteousness with God. His death on the cross rendered the law eternally ineffective as a way to be in right standing with God.
Again, you're championing the teachings of Paul over that of Jesus. Paul said if you observe the law, you're under a curse. Jesus said you must observe the law. Who is correct?
(30-03-2025, 01:39 AM)S I M T A N Wrote: As a full-bodied Muslim, you have claimed to be a follower of Christ. But are you grounded in Him? What are you relying on to make you right before God: your own efforts and good deeds, or what Jesus has done for you? That's a critical question to ask, because lasting change can only happen if you're "in Christ." It means genuinely putting your trust and hope in the One who has made it possible through His life of perfect obedience, His death on the cross, and His resurrection from the dead - Jesus Christ. It's my prayer that you will don the garments of salvation of Christ and not put on your own robe of righteousness.
No, I am not a follower of Jesus. I am a follower of the Prophet of Arabia. Both of them were sent by the same God and it follows that both brought the same core teachings. However, Jesus said he was sent only to the Israelites, and Muhammad is the messenger for all of mankind, and that includes you and I.
Peace and blessings be upon the two mighty messengers of Allah.