In the law of Moses, a whole chapter, Deuteronomy 20, is devoted to the rules of war. After beginning with the procedure before going to battle, the actual rules of engagement come — and they are not exactly what we'd expect. It definitely ain't Geneva Conventions, even if it is closer to it...
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”And when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD our God hath commanded you?
Then thou shalt say unto thy son, We were Pharaoh's bondmen in Egypt; and the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand:
And the...
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A while back, I had a discussion with someone that was researching how to respond to Jewish claims about the "law that is by word of mouth", or Oral Law. I promised him to write a short summary of the position and of suggested responses to it. Anyone here with more information or further...
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This phrase has been used recently in a discussion offline on whether or not the biblical feasts need to be observed, from the side of the man who tried to argue passover should be kept today.
This post will not contain any conclusions on the meaning of the term and it's proper interpretation -...
I am trying to think this through:
In the first five books of the scriptures, which places give the clearest indications that the one who is to come will be God, the God-man?
I will name the first one I thought of.
Both clear-cut quotations and longer explanations about what some passage or...
Hello All,
Looking for recommendations on popular works related to Jesus' fulfillment of the law centered around Matt 5:17-20. Any suggestions linked to the following topics:
1. Law/Gospel
2. Tripartite Division
3. Matt 5:17-20 commentary
4. Other
Thanks,
Rob
"And the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your offspring, so that you will love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live." - Deuteronomy 30:6 ESV
What is your understanding of this verse? Wesley thought it supported his idea of...