I am so at ease speaking of the Bible and what it says. But this is not a seminary and anyone who wishes knows my beliefs.
However, some folks take excerpts, with apparently no grasp of the context, of what is actually being said, and use that to support their argument.
I don't mean something exotic and only the 'special folks' can understand. I mean basic comprehension.
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Repeatedly references are made to the Sermon on the Mount. OK >>
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Originally Posted by sjh
...The Sermon on the Mount which Jesus gave prior to his resurrection is intended to show the futility of trying to live by Mosaic law. It's purpose is to say, you are not able to fulfill what Moses commanded you and I tell you that if you want to repair your rupture with God the Law of Moses is not enough, this is what you must do to have a Law-based covenant. The purpose is to show that no one can succeed on that basis. Jesus, then offers a new way, His crucifixation and resurrection....
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The message of the Bible is about a relationship with God, not advocating someone's preferred social agenda.
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