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Then do so. Please provide context or verses proving that the Laws of Christ are also included. I mean, surely is not 1 John 3:23 a part of that? If so, then your current belief will self implode.I do know a bit about the context. It's not only about circumcision, though circumcision is related. He wrote the letter to address law-oriented Christian living (as opposed to Christ-centered Christian living). I could quote and rightly explain several sections of Galatians to prove that point.
It appears you are not aware that the Old Law ended when Jesus died upon the cross. So those teachings by Jesus that are not exclusive to the Old Law alone (like the Saturday Sabbath, circumcision, animal sacrifices, etcetera) have not carried over into the New Covenant teachings. The New Covenant and the laws of Christ officially began when Jesus’ physical body died upon the cross (Whereby the temple veil was torn from top to bottom letting us know that the Levitical system had ended). Jesus is not even of the Levitical priesthood, but another priesthood, as well. If you were to read Colossians 2, it says Jesus nailed to the cross those ordinances that were against us. Why else would Paul said that he was afraid for the GalatiansYou have already conceeded that the OT law that is anchored by the 10 Commandments is included in the NT law that Jesus commanded us to fulfill when you referred to the sermon on the mount where Jesus discussed murder, adultery, bearing false witness, and more. He didn't lighten the OT law, He said it not only applies to our physical actions, but the thoughts and intents of our hearts.
First, you have to prove with the Bible that Paul is not referring to our “Initial Salvation” when he talks about being saved by God’s grace through faith without works.No. If you seek to be justified by obedience to law, you have fallen from grace and are estranged from Christ. It doesn't matter what kind of law you construct that through obedience to it you become justified.
Second, you again have to prove with the Bible that Paul is referring to both the laws of Moses and the laws of Christ.
You are mixing the true words of Scripture with man made statements that run contrary to God’s Word.Any attempt to be justified by law reveals that you are creating distance between you and the salvific work of Christ on the cross (estrangement from Christ) and that you are not counting fully on Him and His unmerited favor (fallen from grace).
Verse 2. Circumcision. This was a part of the Old Law and the laws of Christ or New Covenant teachings. So verse 4 here is in reference to Old Law and not the new law.You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. (Ga 5:4)
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