Joe said:<br><blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr>[color:"blue"]Well, if the law is not all that important, as you state:<br>1. Why did God give it is the first place?<br>2. Why did Christ fulfill it?<br>3. Was there ANY LAW BEFORE MOSES?<br>4. Is any of the Word of God NOT ALL THAT IMPORTANT?</font><hr></blockquote><p><br><br>The Law was not important, in that it was not esential for salvation. Abraham was saved without it. The Law is important, though. It is good. It is what we have to do if we work our way to heaven. The Law was given to show man that he can never live up to God's standards. The dietary laws were given to show Israel's "set aside" position. Their unique position in God's plan. WHEREVER DID YOU GET THE IDEA THAT YOU COULD SEPERATE THE LAWS - moral, dietary, whatever? If God wants Christians to obey one, He wants Christians to obey ALL. There are about 320, and nowhere are you, I, or anyone given permission to seperate them!<br><br>Yes, there was law before Moses. But, to avoid confusion, let's not call them law. Let's call them rules or regulations or something else.<br><br>Why did Christ fulfill it? The only answer I can give is a personal opinion. My personal opinions are not worth much. I think the reason was to free Israel from the Law. God gave the Law, so who has a right to negate it? No one! So, Christ ended the slavery to the law by bringing them to completion, with His death on the cross.<br><br>All of God's word is important! We should read and study the Mosaic Law, but never, ever try to live by them - not even one of them!<br>Example: The Law says to give 10% of our wages back to Him. If 10% is about what you, as a Christian, can afford give 9% or 11% instead. It's better to stay away from 10%! <br><br>Re: Gal. 13:10; Gal. 13:13; Deut. 27:26; Rom. 10:4-5, Joe said:<br><blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr>[color:"blue"]These verses DO NOT support this statement! But, do not try to obey the Law of Moses. To do so puts you under a curse.</font><hr></blockquote><p><br>If you really feel this way, I'm convinced your mind is slammed shut.<br><br>Joe said:<br><blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr>[color:"blue"]1. Can a born again Christian fulfill ANY of the Law of Moses?</font><hr></blockquote><p> Christ has already fulfilled all of them. The only Law of Moses that a Christian can obey are the ones repeated in other parts of the Bible. <br><br>Joe said:<br><blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr>[color:"blue"] How many different type laws are there and how do they differ (main categories)?</font><hr></blockquote><p><br>God has different rules and regulations for each dispensation. They don't contradict each other. It isn't like God's plan changes, it just progresses.
