Today, U.S. currency and features of the twenty-dollar bill are used to correct the mistaken notion that Christians are to disregard the Old Testament. Also, there is more on atonement and forgiveness. A writer at “Yahoo! Answers” using the ID “Peter” (a member since April 01, 2013) posted the following originally asked at Yahoo Answers Canada:
Christians: Under the New Covenant you are obliged to disregard the OT. So why follow the 10 Commandments?
........ when they are from the rejected OT.
THE BATTLE AXE: Forgiveness Through GOD? (02/02/2014)—For many who have come to GOD through Jesus Christ, believing began with common sense ideas about what a genuine god would be capable of with a willingness to ask questions and learn more. More than this, we all began with peculiar understandings of what a true god would do to (1) establish and maintain the many expressions of divinity that are displayed through all that exists, (2) make divine person known and respected, and (3) remove every thing that opposes the continued existence of divinity. Through ministries upon the earth as well as from the place of divine presence (we say, heaven), Jesus Christ appears in distinct and godly being (we say, incarnation) that agrees with ones inner sense of order, reality, and truth while further clarifying divine operations, sanctified process, all previous sacred revelations, intimate relationship with GOD, and eternal purpose. Believers all grow in knowledge and understanding by continuing in fellowship with one another, study of the holy writings, and practice of a lifestyle that amplifies and applies sacred truth. See Romans 6: 16-23, Ephesians 2: 1-10 and 1st Peter 4: 9-11, King James Version.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar. For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood. And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life. (Hebrews 7: 11-16, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Covenants and Relationships (01/29/2014); Salvation is Conditional? (01/30/2014); Bible Justice? (01/26/2014); GOD Inhabits Praise (01/27/2014); About Sabbath (10/16/2013); We Shall Behold Him (10/17/2013); Gentiles and the Law? (09/19/2013); According to This Word (09/20/2013); Jesus and the Pharisees (07/14/2013); How Could Angels Fall? (07/15/2013); What He Died For (09/14/2012); Chances for Change (09/15/2012)
“Peter”, for many, the cross is foolishness, they do not understand why it was necessary or what it accomplished; yet for those who believe, it is the power of GOD unto salvation. Here are a few points to consider regarding the impact of the cross for the Old and New Testaments:
(1.) The face of a twenty dollar bill in U. S. currency shows the portrait of a former President (Andrew Jackson), while the obverse shows an image of the White House in Washington, DC. Two different seals, two signatures, and serial numbers appear on only one side of the Federal Reserve Note. While most users are able to recognize the value for the bill by looking at the numbers placed at the four corners, for users to receive full value for the bill they must surrender the whole note. Similarly, to detect counterfeits of a true bill, users must examine and study the whole thing.
(2.) Despite their differences the old and new covenants are aspects of a single truth, and to fulfill the plan of GOD, both must be embraced together. Detection of various errors only become possible by correct knowledge of the “true note,” so to speak. Believers must be prepared to encounter arrogance, false prophesies, hate, heresy, ignorance, lies, malice, pride, and unbelief. Often, the attacks upon truth are disguised as friendship, fun (we say, humor or jokes), intellect, logic, reason, and false science.
(3.) For created beings and living creatures to comprehend the cosmic impact of sin their awareness, and the process of their self-will must be transformed in phases and stages that maintain and reinforce the divine order. Sin opposes the continued existence of GOD, of The Ten Commandments and all divinely given law as well as of all Creation. Just as paper currency represents the authority and lawful order established by a nation for commerce, exchange and social interaction, so the revealed laws of GOD make divinity known and visible while fostering communication and exchange among those who are part of the Kingdom of GOD.
There is far more to be said, properly shared, and spiritually understood. (For example, (4.) The official value of currency is not altered by the private application and use of it; yet, we speak of “filthy lucre.” We acknowledge that, while charitable giving may occur, misuse encouraging prostitution and purchase of illegal drugs also may appear. Similarly, abusers of divine law, of the word of GOD and the many provisions for the faithful will arise. Knowing this, believers put on the whole armor of GOD to disregard, reject, repel, and resist the things that derive from the enemy. The things from GOD continue to be of value as holy, pure, righteous, and wise.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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