Friday, January 26, 2018

Let’s keep the True Torah – the one of Life and not the one of Death!

The difference in the two covenants is emphasized by the Nile becoming undrinkable and loathsome by Moses whereas the wine provided by Jesus was praised for its taste. The difference in the two covenants is emphasized by Uzzah being killed when he reached out and touched the ark whereas the woman was healed and praised for her faith when she reached out and touched the hem of Jesus’ garment. The two covenants are contrasted with the emphasis in the Old Testament on what you shouldn’t do in the Ten Commandments given on the mountain and in the New Testament on what you should do in the Sermon on the Mount. Through the virgin Eve agreeing with the fallen angel death came to humanity and through the virgin Mary agreeing with the angel Gabriel to become the mother of Jesus eternal life was offered to humanity. By all means let's keep the Torah but not the one in the shadows (see 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6) - let's keep the one that is in the Light!


J. Clontz – Editor of the Comprehensive New Testament

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