Matthew 5:17 , study of the words of Jesus about the Law can you add relevant scriptures or comments ?

Question

Matthew 5:17....Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.

Romans 3:31....Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.

Luke 4:21...and he began by saying to them, "Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing."

Some other scriptures are...Lu 16:17 Joh 8:5 Ac 6:13 18:13 21:28 Ro 3:31 10:4 Ga 3:17-24

Mat. 3:15 Ps 40:6-8 Isa 42:21 Ro 8:4 Ga 4:4,5 Col 2:16,17 Heb 10:3-12

Matt:7:12....In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

Fulfill copied from this site http://www.thefreedictionary.com/fulfill

ful·fill also ful·fil (fl-fl)

tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils

1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises.

2. To carry out (an order, for example).

3. To measure up to; satisfy. See Synonyms at perform, satisfy.

4. To bring to an end; complete.

Comments

1....These verses were so opposed to the teachings of the scribes and Pharisees that some might assert that he was a destroyer of the law. He replies that he has not come to destroy it, but to fulfill. He does not say that he has come to perpetuate it.

2....To fulfill. To complete its purpose. He was the end of the law.

3....He mediated by His blood the New Covenant of assurance and grace in which all believers stand Rom 5:2 Heb 8:6-13 Song establishing the "law of Christ" Gal 6:2 with its precepts of higher exaltation made possible by the indwelling Spirit

Are the comments above right or wrong , why ?

Jesus said "I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them" at first glance this sounds like a contradiction ,if the law is forfilled ,is it needed anymore ?

Is this the begining of a new law ?

Have i missed any important points ?

Can you add any relevant scriptures or comments ?

Answer 1

Remember, this passage refers to the law and the prophets, and not just the law, therefore it is not about the legalities of the law.

So your take on this is correct.

Legalists insist otherwise.  

If you want, I prepared a paper on this that I can send to you if you request it.

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Answer 2

It's one of the dichotomys that fascinate me most about Christian theology.  Another translation I read quotes Jesus saying "I did not come to abolish the law, but that the law might be fulfilled."  A subtle splitting of hairs you may think, but it changes the meaning entirely.  He didn't personally fulfill the law, he taught people to understand the deeper spiritual meaning of the law (as opposed to a legalistic adherance to it), and in that way WE fulfill the law.

The remainder of the passage you quote also says that not one letter or stroke of the law will be erased.  So why then does Paul insist that the law does not need to be followed?  And why would God give the Israelites the laws in the first place, if they were only arbitrary rules that would one day be done away with?  Isn't it possible that God laid down the laws for a reason?  Could there be an actual medical benefit to not eating certain foods, for example?  And if Jesus' death and resurrection somehow negates the need for those laws, that says that the God of the Bible in fact does change.  So many questions.  So few answers.

Answer 3

Matthew 5:17 is in the Most famous Sermon ever given. The Sermon on the Mount. The site is near the Sea of Galilee, probably close to Capernaum. After spending the whole night in prayer, Jesus has just chosen 12 of his disciples to be his apostles. Then, along with all of them, he comes down to this level place on the mountain. By now, you would think, Jesus would be very tired and would want some sleep. But crowds have come, some all the way from Judea and Jersalem, 60 to 70 miles away. Others have come from the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon located to the north. They have come to hear Jesus and to be healed of their sicknesses. There are even persons who are troubled by demons, the wicked angels of Satan. As Jesus comes down, sick people draw close to touch him, and he heals them all. Afterward, Jesus apparently climbs to a higher place on the mountain. There he sits down and begins teaching the crowds spread out on the level place before him. And think of it! Now there is Not Even One Person in the entire audience who is suffering from a serious infirmity! The people are eager to hear the teacher who is able to perform these amazing miracles. Jesus, however, delivers his Sermon mainly for the benefit of his disciples, who are probably gathered closest to him. But so we can benefit too, both Matthew and Luke have recorded it. Matthew's account of the Sermon is about four times as long as Luke's. Moreover, portions of what Matthew records, Luke presents as being said by Jesus at another time during his ministry, as can be noted by comparing Matt 6:9-13 with Luke 11:1-4, and Matt 6:25-34 with Luke 2:22-31. Yet this should not be surprising. Jesus obviously taught the same things more than once, and Luke chose to record some of these teachings in a different setting. What makes Jesus' sermon so valuable is not only the depth of its spiritual contents but the simplicity and clarity with which he presents these truths. He draws on ordinary experiences and uses things familiar to people, thus making his ideas easily understood by all who are seeking a better life in God's Way.

~~~~~A High Standard for his Followers~~~~

The religious leaders consider Jesus a transgressor of God's Law and recently have even conspired to kill him. So as Jesus continues his Sermon on the Mount, he explains: "Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill." Jesus has the highest regard for God's Law and encourages others to have such also. In fact, he says: "Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and teaches mankind to that effect, he will be called 'least' in relation to the kindom of the heavens," meaning that such a person would not get into the Kingdom at all. Far from disregarding God's Law, Jesus condemns even the attitudes that contribute  to a person's breaking it. After noting that the Law says, "You must not murder," Jesus adds: "However, I say to you that everyone who continues wrathful with his brother will be accountable to the court of justice." Since continuing wrathful with an associate is so serious, perhaps even leading to murder, Jesus illustrates the extent to which one should go to achieve peace. He instructs: "If, then, you are bringing your {sacrificial} gift to the altar and you there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar, and go away; first make peace with your brother, and then, when you come back, offer up your gift."

Answer 4

Google antinomianism. Look under the gotquestions/antinomianism heading. An interesting article I think speaks to this quite well.

Answer 5

good question, since Jesus fulfilled the law  or completed the law , christians don't need to try to live by the law of the old covenant anymore. because the bible says that christians are in Christ ,which means everything Christ have we have ,everything christ did we did. but unfortunately most of the people who called themselves christians don't have this knowledge. it is a shame , they try to become perfect by obeying the law of moses. we're not under the law of moses but we are under the law of the spirit: love your brother as yourself , it is more blessed to give than to receive ... these are spiritual laws

Answer 6

Jesus came to give the law of love and grace!  Not like the Mosaic law of Dos and Don'ts but the law that proves a gracious God.

Answer 7

Matthew 5:17 = John 19:30 => Sabbath = Sunday and Matthew 24:19-20    

19How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! 20Pray that your flight will not take place in winter or on the Sabbath."

= Sunday 26/12/2004

Answer 8

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Hope this is of some use to you

Answer 9

You are beginnng to see the reason why Scripture is call "milk".  

The law is suppose to be understood spiritually not carnally (literally).  Romans 7:14 says that the "the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin."   Our minds have to see the law with a spiritual mind or it all becomes contradictory.  But our natural way is to see it with our carnal minds, but we have to change our minds (repent).  The Greek word for repent means to change your mind.  Or change the way your mind is seeing it.

There is another scripture that helps us to see that the law is spiritual.  Matthew 19:16-22.  The young man did lack one of the commandments.  But we ask what does selling all that you have and giving to the poor and following Jesus has to do with the commandments.  But if you look closely, all of the commandments were not listed at first.  So notice the ones that were not listed (love God and no coveting, etc), you see that selling all that you have (remember spiritual) has something to do with not coveting. The law is spiritual and when you see why it is so important for your soul to not commit adultery, you will see the importance of the spiritual law.  This website give a good foundation and explanation of these difficult topics in the Bible.  This website may help you to see the whole Bible in a spiritual way, which helps us through these questions.  This is a must read.  Good luck in your studies.

http://www.serviceforyourchurch.com/arti...

Answer 10

the real purpose of the Law was, as stated by the apostle Paul, “to make transgressions manifest, until the seed should arrive.” It was a “tutor leading to Christ.” It pointed to Christ as the objective aimed at (“Christ is the end of the Law”). It revealed that all humans, including the Jews, are under sin and that life cannot be obtained by “works of law.” (Ga 3:19-24; Ro 3:20; 10:4) It was “spiritual,” from God, and “holy.” (Ro 7:12, 14) At Ephesians 2:15 it is called “the Law of commandments consisting in decrees.” It was a standard of perfection, marking the one who could keep it as perfect, worthy of life. (Le 18:5; Ga 3:12) Since imperfect humans could not keep the Law, it showed that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Ro 3:23) Only Jesus Christ kept it blamelessly.—Joh 8:46; Heb 7:26.

Jesus said that the whole Law hung upon the two commandments, to love God and to love one’s neighbor. (Mt 22:35-40) It is interesting that in the book of Deuteronomy (where the Law was modified somewhat to govern Israel’s new circumstances upon settling in the Promised Land) the Hebrew words for “love,” “loved,” and so forth, appear more than 20 times.