We\u2019ve already figured out that Paul did not convert to Christianity and start writing new commands for a body that was separate from Israel. He was a model of a Law following Jew (chapter 6), and never stopped abiding in His Messiah\u2019s Word. He taught the Law, filled with the Spirit and love, as it was intended \u2013 a lifestyle and discipleship method. Many of his teachings have been sliced and diced and taught differently. But when we just read the Word, we can see he held to the ancient, unified message of the Father and Jesus.<\/p>\n
Keep three things firmly in mind as you are reading Paul\u2019s writings. One is that he doesn\u2019t downgrade or speak negatively about God\u2019s Law. Ever. Man\u2019s laws on the other hand he\u2019s not so fond of. Two is that the Law was never meant to save anyone. Law was added as a guidepost because of transgressions increasing. Israel was \u201csaved\u201d first then given instruction on living a saved life. Three is that \u201claw\u201d can mean any law including natural law, Roman law, God\u2019s Law, man\u2019s traditions especially Jewish ones, and physical laws. Law is improperly thought of as a legal relationship to earn merit which some think they can trade for salvation.<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t like the Law and have been trained to reject it, then Paul\u2019s writings will look anti-Law. However, if you have a heart of flesh with His Law written on it, then Paul\u2019s writings are easy to understand and easily fit in with the rest of Scripture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We\u2019ve already figured out that Paul did not convert to Christianity and start writing new commands for a body that was separate from Israel. He was a model of a Law following Jew (chapter 6), and never stopped abiding in … read more