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Faith Vs Law
In my journey with God, a desire
I hold dear is the ability to translate abstract, esoteric truths from
scriptures into everyday contexts, demonstrating that our faith in Christ is
not confined to supernatural or spiritual realms but impacts our material
universe. As I reflect on scripture, I find that some early Christians shared
this desire, though they approached it incorrectly. Today, we'll explore these
individuals and glean lessons from them.
The people I'm referring to are
the Jews addressed in the book of Hebrews. To provide some background:
from Moses to Jesus, about 1,986 years
passed. During this period, the Jews became deeply familiar with the Law (Torah)
and saw how adhering to it in the form of practising Judaism improved their
lives, both individually and nationally. They also experienced the consequences
of straying from its principles, facing defeats that left them at the mercy of
their captors. This led them to strongly adhere to Judaic principles and even
develop a muscle memory for its practices. However, when Christ came, He
revealed that Judaism had served its purpose and He had come to fulfill it
(Matt. 5:17 NLT). Those who accept Christ's fulfilment by faith no longer need
to strive to achieve what has already
been accomplished to be considered God's friends and stand in His presence.
The central message of Christ was
that one can become a friend of God by believing, rather than through
performance-based efforts. This was a stumbling block for devout Jews,
accustomed to a performance-based system of Judaism in other to qualify in God's
sight. Judaism emphasised adherence to strict rules, where failure to comply
was considered a transgression. In contrast, Christ introduced a new approach
where qualification is based on believing in His finished work, which empowers
us to perform. Even when we fall short, Christ has paid the price for our
transgressions and offers us forgiveness, strengthening us to do better. Those
who follow this new approach are called Christians.
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By Powerpoint TribeIn my journey with God, a desire
I hold dear is the ability to translate abstract, esoteric truths from
scriptures into everyday contexts, demonstrating that our faith in Christ is
not confined to supernatural or spiritual realms but impacts our material
universe. As I reflect on scripture, I find that some early Christians shared
this desire, though they approached it incorrectly. Today, we'll explore these
individuals and glean lessons from them.
The people I'm referring to are
the Jews addressed in the book of Hebrews. To provide some background:
from Moses to Jesus, about 1,986 years
passed. During this period, the Jews became deeply familiar with the Law (Torah)
and saw how adhering to it in the form of practising Judaism improved their
lives, both individually and nationally. They also experienced the consequences
of straying from its principles, facing defeats that left them at the mercy of
their captors. This led them to strongly adhere to Judaic principles and even
develop a muscle memory for its practices. However, when Christ came, He
revealed that Judaism had served its purpose and He had come to fulfill it
(Matt. 5:17 NLT). Those who accept Christ's fulfilment by faith no longer need
to strive to achieve what has already
been accomplished to be considered God's friends and stand in His presence.
The central message of Christ was
that one can become a friend of God by believing, rather than through
performance-based efforts. This was a stumbling block for devout Jews,
accustomed to a performance-based system of Judaism in other to qualify in God's
sight. Judaism emphasised adherence to strict rules, where failure to comply
was considered a transgression. In contrast, Christ introduced a new approach
where qualification is based on believing in His finished work, which empowers
us to perform. Even when we fall short, Christ has paid the price for our
transgressions and offers us forgiveness, strengthening us to do better. Those
who follow this new approach are called Christians.