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How so?
The parts of Tanach that most interest the average Christian, those that seemingly refer to Jesus.
This is a misrepresentation of Paul's point. Have you read the whole of Galatians 3?
I'm interested in it all, as to me it is all inspired scripture, and all points to Christ!
I haven't. I'll check it out. Thanks.
But have you read all of Jeremiah?
Yes, why?
Can you tell me how righteousness is achieved under the law?
Just curious. It sounded like you had no idea who the false prophet in Jeremiah was.
You've pretty much ignored a lot of the well thought-out sources, points and questions I've posted here. Not everything, of course, but a significant percentage nonetheless. I will therefore take a hard pass on this question.
I have not side-stepped any of your questions. In fact, l've given an answer that demonstrates, scripturally, that Jesus did not adopt Samaritanism.
I've read it! Paul's point is "we are no longer under the curse of the law". Though, he needs the law to claim God's blessing through Christ, so, it was at one time useful for that specific purpose. In all other ways it's a curse, it's foolish, a yoke of burden. Paul's theology is completely opposed to the theology of King David. Psalms 119.
Righteousness is defined in Ezekiel 18:5-9. Don't overlook "walk in the LORD God's statutes" and "keeping the LORD God's judgements". Walking and keeping are physical requirements not spiritual/cerebral actions. Statutes and judgements are the whole law, not just the 2 Jesus spoke of.
Ah. You asked for a definition, but you reall only wanted it from one specific prophet. Sure. Deuteronomy 28:1. Note the word "carefully".
Paul selectively ignores verses, slices and dices them and pastes them together kind of like the old fashioned ransom note.
Ummmmm you're ignoring Deuteronomy 6:5. Loving with all your heart includes faith/trust/belief. You should know this. Jesus spoke about it.
To my understanding Deuteronomy 28:1 is exactly what lsrael was called to do, but has failed to do!
All Israel? Yes. The righteous remnant? No.
The prophets also speak about a righteous remnant. You're ignoring scripture again.
The psalm was written by the son's of Korach, so this is probably a later psalm written for the temple. Yes, it was built in righteousness. "Their own righteousness", not sure what that means.
You're quite right, Christians acknowledge their sinfulness! There is no turning to Christ as Saviour without repentance being a factor. Repentance is an acceptance that 'our way' is not God's way.
That's what is said. The world is a big place; no one can speak correctly about each and every person on the planet.
No that's not enough. A murder who acknowledges God as the only savior is still a murderer.
Not even close.
" He is officially off-course on a highway to hell. "
That's what is said. The world is a big place; no one can speak correctly about each and every person on the planet.
No that's not enough. A murder who acknowledges God as the only savior is still a murderer.
Ezekiel 18 defines the righteous. It includes person to person code of conduct combined with ongoing commitment and implementation of the religious laws given by the LORD.
Who are the righteous remnant? They are scattered in Jewish communities of the various denominations world wide.
Not even close.
What I'm saying is Paul's magic trick in Galatians 3 is smoke and mirrors. He is leading Jews astray, putting stumbling blocks in front of the blind. He is officially off-course on a highway to hell.
I'm also saying that the verses in scripture that require a Jewish person to do all the commandments, statutes, precepts, etc, are real-life instructions that require "care".
Finally, for me personally, like Paul I go back to before the law was given to Moses. For me I go back to the story of Cain. The promise made to Cain might be valid for me too. My effort might be accepted. If so, God will be my savior. No Jesus needed.
The only evidence for overcoming sin is in overcoming death, since death is the wages of sin. All in Adam die, and it follows that evidence of a soul not dying needs to be shown to prove sinlessness.
That's what is said. The world is a big place; no one can speak correctly about each and every person on the planet.
No that's not enough. A murder who acknowledges God as the only savior is still a murderer.
Ezekiel 18 defines the righteous. It includes person to person code of conduct combined with ongoing commitment and implementation of the religious laws given by the LORD.
Who are the righteous remnant? They are scattered in Jewish communities of the various denominations world wide.
Not even close.
What I'm saying is Paul's magic trick in Galatians 3 is smoke and mirrors. He is leading Jews astray, putting stumbling blocks in front of the blind. He is officially off-course on a highway to hell.
I'm also saying that the verses in scripture that require a Jewish person to do all the commandments, statutes, precepts, etc, are real-life instructions that require "care".
Finally, for me personally, like Paul I go back to before the law was given to Moses. For me I go back to the story of Cain. The promise made to Cain might be valid for me too. My effort might be accepted. If so, God will be my savior. No Jesus needed.