piningforChrist
Puritan Board Freshman
<P>Colossians 2:16-17 states, "Let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ." </P>
<P><STRONG>Why does it seem that when RPW is defended, it's always with forms from the OT wrapped in a tight robe of eisegeted NT texts?</STRONG></P>
<P>It may be, that in our hardness of heart, we deem that outward shadows are essential. Because we say, "Shame, shame," to Easter and Christmas celebrations, Christ, his nature as the fulfillment of the OT shadows, is demeaned, I daresay, profaned. </P>
<P>I say it is time to practice semper reformada. Enough ardent regulation. Back to liberal expression. Christ and His glory are at stake. </P>
<P><STRONG>Will you continue to walk in shadows, or worship the LIGHT, in feasts, celebrations, and worship services without number (or regulation)?</STRONG></P>
[Edited on 11-2-2005 by piningforChrist]
<P><STRONG>Why does it seem that when RPW is defended, it's always with forms from the OT wrapped in a tight robe of eisegeted NT texts?</STRONG></P>
<P>It may be, that in our hardness of heart, we deem that outward shadows are essential. Because we say, "Shame, shame," to Easter and Christmas celebrations, Christ, his nature as the fulfillment of the OT shadows, is demeaned, I daresay, profaned. </P>
<P>I say it is time to practice semper reformada. Enough ardent regulation. Back to liberal expression. Christ and His glory are at stake. </P>
<P><STRONG>Will you continue to walk in shadows, or worship the LIGHT, in feasts, celebrations, and worship services without number (or regulation)?</STRONG></P>
[Edited on 11-2-2005 by piningforChrist]