I would put forth these points for consideration:
1) Gods salvation method has never changed. the Law never saved Israel- They were based on the future coming and sacrifice of Christ. We are saved on the basis of Christ came, died, and was resurrected. so one could potentially not only say that "By faith we are saved" but also, "By faith Israel was saved"
a) Hebrews 11- by faith Abraham, Noah, etc.
b) if salvation was possible through the Law, would Paul of needed Christ, would Job, or any other? if they are "perfect, blameless, upright"?
(I dont know Hebrew/Greek so my understandings of BibleWorks definitions and contextual notes could be off.)

2) I realize terms are useful, and used of in scripture at various places but folk seem to forget is that in the end- God= Jesus. so its all Gods Law as given to or through Moses, etc... .

3) God wanted in the Torah, both circumsison of heart and flesh and requires the heart expressly now.

do yall think im far off with number one? If so, how would it be better stated or understood?

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Jeff Rod
Eastwood Presbyterian Church PCA
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