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The laws of the Old Testament have been replaced by the New Testament and are no longer binding
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| The laws of the Old Testament have been replaced by the New Testament and are no longer binding | |
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| The Bible |
Christianity |
| Law |
New Testament |
| Old Testament |
Theology |
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| The Bible is a source of moral authority The Bible condemns same-sex sexual behavior The Bible condones slavery The Book of Leviticus is a source of moral authority Christians should abstain from eating foods forbidden in the Old Testament People should abstain from eating the flesh of scavenger animals
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- Note: This position is called New Covenant theology.
Supporting arguments
God relates to mankind through a series of covenants, or agreements, with humanity. The covenant that began with the death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled the laws of the Old Testament, which were part of the old covenant. [1]
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Because of Jesus' sacrifice for the sins of all humanity, people can now achieve salvation through the grace of God, rather than the laws of the Old Testament. Some of the laws, however, reflected core ideas about morality, such as many of the laws found in the Book of Leviticus. [2]
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This is supported by Galatians 5:18 and Ephesians 2:18. [3]
It is documented in the Book of Acts that Christians do not have to follow the laws of the Old Testament. Peter, Paul and James all agreed with this view. [4]
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Romans 7:6; 8:2 confirms the view that Christians are not obliged to follow the laws of the Old Testament. [5]
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Opposing arguments
The laws given to Israel in the Old Testament are now binding on the Christian church, because the church has replaced Israel theologically based on the events of the New Testament. [6]
Jesus said in the New Testament that Biblical law s presented in the Old Testament would remain in place until certain conditions are met, among them the end of the world. [7]
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The Old Testament laws are still intended for Jews to follow. The New Testament laws are for Christians, so the latter has not replaced the former, as they exist alongside each other as part of God's plan. [8]
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Peter's vision, documented in Acts 10:1-16, reveals that the Old Testament laws are no longer binding. [9]
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