





But, Paul said...
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Eisegesis (from Greek εἰς "into" as opposed to exegesis from ἐξηγεῖσθαι "to lead out") is the process of interpreting a text or portion of text in such a way that it introduces one's own presuppositions, agendas, or biases into and onto the text. This is commonly referred to as reading into the text. The act is often used to "prove" a pre-held point of concern to the reader and to provide him or her with confirmation bias in accordance with his or her pre-held agenda.” Wikipedia
“The Law” = “the Law of Moses” is a presupposition. Granted it was taught to us by beloved teachers, preachers, and family members, but they all applied the same presupposition. We all tend to try to uphold what we have been taught all of our lives, however many things are so ingrained in us, that we can’t recognize them as presupposition and prejudices.
There are unthinkable ramifications if “we are not under the Law” wasn’t: “we are not under the Law of Moses.” Yet there is substantial evidence that “the Law” = “the Law of Moses” is incorrect.
It is interesting that when I defend what I have studied I am accused of being:
Ignorant of the true meaning of Grace, Blown about by every wind of doctrine, a heretical Judaizer, an AntiChrist, and Crucifying Christ all over again, etc…
Yet they fail to address the serious fallacies of the “we are not under the Law of Moses” doctrine, and choose to attack me. The main argument that the “we are not under the Law of Moses” doctrine followers use: “But, Paul said…” ____ insert reference here. They treat Paul’s statements as if they occur in a bubble and don’t affect other passages and aren't affected either.
They ignore things like:
- The “we are not under the Law of Moses” doctrine and the lies that killed Stephen are the same. (Act 6:11-14)
- “we are not under the Law of Moses” is a significant change to "the customs that Moses delivered to us." therefore agreeing with the lies that killed Stephen.
- The Biblical definition of “fulfill” (Mat 3:15, Mat 5:17, Rom 15:13, Col 1:25) is to dedicate, consecrate or fill completely; not “end.” (Num 7:88, 1Ch 29:5, 2Ch 13:9, Job 20:23, Psa 20:4-5 (2), Isa 8:8, Isa 13:3, Jer 33:5)
- Jesus’ words in Mat 5:17-19 are directly against the “We are not under the Law of Moses” doctrine and would sentence Paul to be “least in the Kingdom.”
- “We are not under the Law of Moses” and “iniquity” are the same.
- “Iniquity” is lawlessness
- Iniquity is never a good thing
- G458 ἀνομία anomia an-om-ee'-ah From G459; illegality, that is, violation of law or (generally) wickedness: - iniquity, X transgress (-ion of) the law, unrighteousness.
- Mat 7:23; Mat 13:41; Mat 23:28; Mat 24:12; Rom 4:7; Rom 6:19; 2Co 6:14; 2Th 2:7; Titus 2:14; Heb 1:9; Heb 8:12; Heb 10:17; 1Jn 3:4;
- Iniquity is never a good thing
- 1st John 3:4 is completely ignored.
- When applying the “We are not under the Law of Moses” doctrine to 1st John 3:4 it becomes impossible to sin…
- 1Jn 3:4 KJV Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
- 1Jn 3:4 ASV Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.
- 1Jn 3:4 NET Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; indeed, sin is lawlessness.
- 1Jn 3:4 NIV Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness.
- 1Jn 3:4 HCSB Everyone who commits sin also breaks the law; sin is the breaking of law.
- “But, Paul said…”
- When applying the “We are not under the Law of Moses” doctrine to 1st John 3:4 it becomes impossible to sin…
- “Iniquity” is lawlessness
- The New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31 and Hebrews 8:8) isn't in place yet.
- Jer 31:33-34 NET “But I will make a new covenant with the whole nation of Israel after I plant them back in the land," says the LORD."I will put my law within them and write it on their hearts and minds. I will be their God and they will be my people. (34) "People will no longer need to teach their neighbors and relatives to know me. For all of them, from the least important to the most important, will know me," says the LORD. "For I will forgive their sin and will no longer call to mind the wrong they have done."
- The New Covenant is with Israel and Judah not the Church.
- The Law will be written on our hearts
- Not everyone knows the LORD
- There is still Sin.
- But, Paul said…
- Jer 31:33-34 NET “But I will make a new covenant with the whole nation of Israel after I plant them back in the land," says the LORD."I will put my law within them and write it on their hearts and minds. I will be their God and they will be my people. (34) "People will no longer need to teach their neighbors and relatives to know me. For all of them, from the least important to the most important, will know me," says the LORD. "For I will forgive their sin and will no longer call to mind the wrong they have done."
- This doctrine makes a mockery of the reason that the Israelites were sent into captivity
- Israel was sent into captivity for not obeying His Laws.
- Isa 42:24, Jer 44:23, Jer 6:19, Jer 9:13, Jer 16:11, Jer 26:4-6, Jer 44:10, Eze 22:26, Isa 5:24, Isa 30:9
- Punishing Israel for disobedience to the Law - then telling a later Israel that they are "not under the Law of Moses."
- Did the thousands die in vain?
- The Law of Moses will be followed in the Millennial Kingdom:
- Zech 14:16-18 Isaiah 56:7, Isaiah 66:22-23, Ezekiel 44:24, Ezekiel 45:17, Ezekiel 46:1-3, Revelation 12:17, Revelation 14:12, Revelation 22:14
I know, I know:
"But, Paul said..."
Jesus’ words in Mat 5:17-19 are directly against the “We are not under the Law of Moses” doctrine and would sentence Paul to be “least in the Kingdom.”
Paul and Stephen didn't teach that you may violate the Law of Moses.
Paul was unlike the other 12 Apostles (who preached to the 12 Tribes that where spread over the world): the apostle of the Gentiles
Rom 11:13 For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry:
the NET translation is not very literal(it is "House of Israel")
The "House of Judah" are the Jews and the "House of Israel" are the "10 lost Tribes" who are not Jews.
From the Restored Holy Bible; (the red part is taken from the NT source)
Jer 31:31
Behold, the days come, said the LORD,
when I will make a New Covenant with the House of Israel and with the House of Judah: Heb 8:8 .
Jer 31:33 For this is the Covenant that I will make with the House of Israel after those days, said the LORD;
I will put My Laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts:
and I will be to them GOD, and they shall be to Me a people: Heb 8:10 .
Jer 31:34 And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother,
saying, Know the LORD: for all shall know Me, from the least to the greatest. Heb 8:11 .
For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness,
and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. Heb 8:12 .
It is true that a part of the prophecy about the New Covenant shall be fulfilled in the Millennial Kingdom together with the Old Covenant. (Both Covenants co-exist)
But the New Covenant already existed since "the Last Supper" (on the beginning of Passover in the end of the 4 Gospels).
The word "Covenant" is also translated as "Testament" in the most Bibles. So the "New Testament" is about the "New Covenant".
Heb 9:14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the Eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God,
cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the Living God?
Heb 9:15 And for this cause He is the mediator of the New Covenant, that by means of death,
for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the First Covenant,
they who are called may receive the promise of everlasting inheritance.
Heb 9:16 For where a Covenant[Testament] is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
Heb 9:17 For a Covenant[Testament] is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator lives.
Heb 9:18 Hence even the First was not dedicated without blood.
Heb 9:19 For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the Law,
he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book and all the people,
Heb 9:20 Saying, This is the blood of the Covenant which God has enjoined to you. Exo 24:8 .
Heb 9:21 Moreover, he sprinkled likewise with blood both the Tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.
Heb 9:22 And almost all things are by the Law cleansed with blood; and without blood-shedding is no remission.