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That's true on one level. But at the level where the Law as a covenant marker has been fulfilled by Christ, the apostles teach that Christ is the "end" or "goal" of the law for righteousness. We need to keep distinct the product as explained by the apostles and the process as depicted in Jesus; and also be careful not to separate them as if the one has no bearing on the other. Quote:
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Originally Posted by armourbearer One should be careful not to read into the text the later apostolic solution regarding the application of the law to Gentile believers. Our Lord was speaking to Jews, for whom possessing and obeying "The Law and the Prophets" was a necessary marker of covenant relationship. The intent of the passage is to show Jesus' fidelity to this covenant marker as a revelation of God. The word "fulfil" was specifically used for the reason that it has a range of meanings depending on context. It allows for the "filling out" of what the law requires, as is found in the rest of Matthew 5; as well as an eschaological fulfilment in the person and work of Jesus, as is indicated in many of the fulfilment sayings in the rest of Matthew's Gospel. One point is clear -- Jesus did not come to release disciples from the obligation to the law. This should be the starting point of interpretation; and any understanding of fulfilment of the law which undermines this basic starting-point must be regarded as contrary to authorial intent. | Does Paul have this in mind when he later wrote Romans? Quote: |
Rom 13:8-10 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. | Jesus Christ not only fulfilled the Law in His own person, but, through His redeeming blood has made it possible for His people to keep His commandments.  |
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