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I need the forum Christians/religous scholars | by slayer | 2003-01-04 16:38:33 |
| Old Testament vs. New Testament |
by gblues |
2003-01-04 18:30:46 |
The Old Testament is essentially a documentary. It begins with the establishment of a covenant between God and Abraham in Genesis, which is reaffirmed with each of the patriarchs (Genesis). It continues with the establishment of Israel (Exodus) and of the Law (Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy).
The rest is a combination of history, prophecy, poetry, and erotica. ;)
The New Testament is the establishment of a new covenant. The Old Covenant required Man to keep to a strict code, which of course he fail(ed|s) miserably trying to keep. The new covenant is salvation by faith, rather than by works.
The essense of the Old Testament law boils down to: "Love your neighbor as yourself" and "Love the Lord your God with all your body, mind, heart, soul, and strength." All the other laws are mere clarifications of these two laws.
The purpose of the covenant is for God to restore the relationship with Man that was destroyed in the Garden. The covenants are the same in purpose, but different in implementation.
Clear as mud? Good. :)
Nathan |
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But why the change? | by Naruki | 2003-01-04 18:32:24 |
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I'm guessing he wasn't happy with the ratings... | by DireEyez | 2003-01-04 18:41:56 |
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What'd he expect? | by Naruki | 2003-01-04 18:43:36 |
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hmm...I think he's working on the more extreme | by DireEyez | 2003-01-04 18:50:24 |
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A change, but also a continuation... | by poohknight | 2003-01-04 21:24:29 |
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I'm glad for an ernest response, | by slayer | 2003-01-04 18:36:42 |
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You sound like your mind is already made up. | by gblues | 2003-01-04 20:29:37 |
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Well... | by Naruki | 2003-01-04 20:34:35 |
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Come on Naruki, could you give it a small rest? | by slayer | 2003-01-04 21:04:22 |
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Far be it from me to defend a Naruki, | by adiplomat | 2003-01-04 21:11:20 |
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Thank you. | by Naruki | 2003-01-04 21:14:24 |
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Honestly, I felt he wandered off-topic, | by adiplomat | 2003-01-04 20:36:55 |
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Dude, please don't go. | by slayer | 2003-01-04 20:42:05 |
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I thought as much. Hey, glblues? | by adiplomat | 2003-01-04 20:50:32 |
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Hey any help would be appreciated. | by slayer | 2003-01-04 21:01:56 |
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First off, you're kinda ignoring the main thrust | by adiplomat | 2003-01-04 20:34:35 |
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oops, wish I read this before replying to glblue. | by slayer | 2003-01-04 20:57:46 |
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Heh, I asked that a while ago. | by Naruki | 2006-11-19 12:55:59 |
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You missed a subset of #2. | by adiplomat | 2003-01-04 21:17:30 |
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Do you know where? | by Naruki | 2003-01-04 21:19:22 |
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Below is a link that has at least some of | by adiplomat | 2006-11-19 12:55:59 |
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Also, | by adiplomat | 2006-11-19 12:55:59 |
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This is terribly frustrating for me :) | by slayer | 2003-01-04 21:31:17 |
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Well, I'll waffle some, though it's actually | by adiplomat | 2003-01-04 21:39:13 |
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Well thank you, this was very enlightening. | by slayer | 2003-01-04 22:00:30 |
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No problem here. Link away. | by adiplomat | 2003-01-04 22:10:00 |
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Well, | by poohknight | 2006-11-19 12:55:59 |
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Tomorrow | by poohknight | 2003-01-04 22:01:37 |
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Night (n/t) | by slayer | 2003-01-04 22:04:22 |
