Jesus fulfilled the law and prophets what does it mean?

[JesusFollowerForever]

In Matthew 5:17, Jesus said;
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Jesus did not mean the law is finished and should not be followed. When Jesus speaks of fulfilling the law and the prophets, He is emphasizing that His coming represents the culmination and fulfillment of the Old Testament Scriptures, rather than their abolition.

Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection fulfilled numerous prophecies and promises found in the Old Testament Scriptures. These prophecies pointed to the coming of the Messiah, the establishment of the kingdom of God, and the salvation of humanity. Jesus saw Himself as the fulfillment of these promises (Luke 4:16-21; Luke 24:44-48).
on the interpretation of the law, Jesus' teachings and actions reflect His deep reverence for the law and His commitment to its true meaning and intent. He affirms the moral and ethical principles of the law, such as love for God and neighbor, while challenging legalistic interpretations and practices that detract from its spirit (Matthew 23:23; Mark 7:1-23).

Jesus' interpretation of the law goes beyond mere adherence to its letter, calling His followers to a higher standard of righteousness and holiness. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus expounds upon the moral demands of the law, teaching principles such as love, forgiveness, humility, and nonviolence (Matthew 5-7).

While Jesus fulfills the law and the prophets, He also inaugurates a new covenant and a new way of relating to God. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus establishes a new covenant based on grace, faith, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. This new covenant does not annul the moral principles of the law but fulfills them in a deeper and more transformative way.

Jesus' fulfillment of the law and the prophets does not imply the abolition of the law, but rather its fulfillment and embodiment in His person and teachings. Jesus affirms the enduring moral principles of the law while inviting His followers into a deeper relationship with God and a higher standard of righteousness. As such, Christians continue to regard the moral principles of the law as relevant and authoritative for Christian living, while understanding them in light of the teachings and example of Jesus.

Blessings

 

[Stephen Andrew]

Peace to all,

In the New Covenant fulfillment, Transfiguration is possible.

Peace always,
Spehen

 

[Stephen Andrew]

Peace to all,

In the New Covenant fulfillment, Transfiguration is possible.

Peace always,
Spehen

What is the Transfiguration?

Thanks in advance,

 

[JesusFollowerForever]

The Transfiguration is an event described in the New Testament of the Bible, appearing in the synoptic Gospels (Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-8, and Luke 9:28-36). It's a pivotal moment in the life of Jesus Christ, demonstrating his divine nature to his disciples.

The texts relate that Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. There, Jesus's appearance changed dramatically: his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Moses and Elijah, two significant figures from Jewish history, appeared and conversed with Jesus, symbolizing the continuity between the Law (represented by Moses) and the Prophets (represented by Elijah) with Jesus as the fulfillment of both.

The disciples, witnessing this extraordinary sight, were awe-struck. Peter, in his excitement, suggested building shelters for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah. However, as Peter was speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud declared, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!" This voice is traditionally understood to be the voice of God the Father.

After hearing this, the disciples fell to the ground in fear. Jesus approached them, touched them, and instructed them not to be afraid. When they looked up, they saw only Jesus.
The Transfiguration underscores several key theological points:

Jesus's Divinity: His transformation into a radiant figure affirms his divine nature. The dazzling appearance indicates his glory as the Son of God.

Continuity with the Old Testament: The presence of Moses and Elijah emphasizes Jesus's connection to Jewish tradition and his fulfillment of prophecies.

Confirmation from God: The voice from the cloud confirms Jesus's identity as the beloved Son of God and directs the disciples to listen to him, highlighting Jesus's authority.

Preparation for the Crucifixion: The Transfiguration serves as a strengthening moment for the disciples before the forthcoming events of Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection. It provides them with a glimpse of Jesus's glory to sustain them through the trials ahead.

The Transfiguration is a significant event in the Gospels, revealing aspects of Jesus's identity and mission while providing encouragement and instruction to his followers.

 

[Dave G.]

Our own fulfillment of the law is in Jesus Christ. We can't keep the law and the law in itself never saved anyone. Thus Jesus, who could fulfill the law. Then He gave us two commands in Matthew 22 that He stated keeps the law. And we can't even every second of every day, keep those two ! No, we needed a savior, His mercy and God's grace. Jesus paid the penalty for our sins. If not, then we never needed Him and Christianity is false.

 

[Stephen Andrew]

Peace to all,

To me it's like born again saved. From Adam and Eve, we receive a soul with a failed spirit and a mortal Body. From The Church, we receive a Baptized Body, incorruptible and immortal with a saved spirit and then we become confirmed as a New Being by the Holy Spirit now able to transfigure gloriously into the image of The Father.

Peace always,
Stephen

 

[keepitsimple144]

In Matthew 5:17, Jesus said;
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Jesus did not mean the law is finished and should not be followed. When Jesus speaks of fulfilling the law and the prophets, He is emphasizing that His coming represents the culmination and fulfillment of the Old Testament Scriptures, rather than their abolition.
Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection fulfilled numerous prophecies and promises found in the Old Testament Scriptures. These prophecies pointed to the coming of the Messiah, the establishment of the kingdom of God, and the salvation of humanity. Jesus saw Himself as the fulfillment of these promises (Luke 4:16-21; Luke 24:44-48).

Now that this faith in Christ Jesus has come, you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Gal 3:25-29

Jesus' fulfillment of the law and the prophets does not imply the abolition of the law, but rather its fulfillment and embodiment in His person and teachings. Jesus affirms the enduring moral principles of the law while inviting His followers into a deeper relationship with God and a higher standard of righteousness. As such, Christians continue to regard the moral principles of the law as relevant and authoritative for Christian living, while understanding them in light of the teachings and example of Jesus

Before you try raising the bar, keep in mind that the standard to attain a right standing is not having sinned.
If we say we have not sinned, we are fooling ourselves, and the truth isn't in us.
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:8,7
God made Christ Who knew no sin as an offering for sin on our behalf, so that in Him we become acceptable, approved, in right relationship with Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 So that he would be just and justify the one who has faith in Jesus. Rom 3:26
That the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not rely on flesh but in the Spirit. Rom 8:4

 

[Simon_Templar]

In Matthew 5:17, Jesus said;
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Jesus did not mean the law is finished and should not be followed. When Jesus speaks of fulfilling the law and the prophets, He is emphasizing that His coming represents the culmination and fulfillment of the Old Testament Scriptures, rather than their abolition.

Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection fulfilled numerous prophecies and promises found in the Old Testament Scriptures. These prophecies pointed to the coming of the Messiah, the establishment of the kingdom of God, and the salvation of humanity. Jesus saw Himself as the fulfillment of these promises (Luke 4:16-21; Luke 24:44-48).
on the interpretation of the law, Jesus' teachings and actions reflect His deep reverence for the law and His commitment to its true meaning and intent. He affirms the moral and ethical principles of the law, such as love for God and neighbor, while challenging legalistic interpretations and practices that detract from its spirit (Matthew 23:23; Mark 7:1-23).

Jesus' interpretation of the law goes beyond mere adherence to its letter, calling His followers to a higher standard of righteousness and holiness. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus expounds upon the moral demands of the law, teaching principles such as love, forgiveness, humility, and nonviolence (Matthew 5-7).

While Jesus fulfills the law and the prophets, He also inaugurates a new covenant and a new way of relating to God. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus establishes a new covenant based on grace, faith, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. This new covenant does not annul the moral principles of the law but fulfills them in a deeper and more transformative way.

Jesus' fulfillment of the law and the prophets does not imply the abolition of the law, but rather its fulfillment and embodiment in His person and teachings. Jesus affirms the enduring moral principles of the law while inviting His followers into a deeper relationship with God and a higher standard of righteousness. As such, Christians continue to regard the moral principles of the law as relevant and authoritative for Christian living, while understanding them in light of the teachings and example of Jesus.

Blessings

You have to pair what Jesus says here with what is written in Hebrews regarding how the Old Covenant is passing away.

When Jesus spoke those words, he had not YET fulfilled the law and the prophets. He was GOING to fulfill them.

The passing away of the old should be understood in the same way that Paul talks about how gifts of the Spirit and the like will pass away when we attain perfection.

Like those gifts, the Old Covenant was given to point forward to the perfect Covenant that would be given through Christ. When that perfect covenant in Christ's blood has come, the old is no longer necessary to point to it. As such it passes away.

Further, there are things in the Old Covenant which continue, but are transformed and transfigured. In the New.

For example, the celebration of Passover was given as a perpetual ordinance. It is going to last forever. However, it has been transformed and transfigured by Christ into a more perfect form.

We no longer look back to the Passover of Egypt, instead we now look back to the Passover of Calvary. The lamb is no longer a literal lamb that we sacrifice every year, the Lamb is now Jesus Christ the Lamb of God.

The Passover continues in the New Covenant, but it is not unchanged. Every Christian who participates rightly in the elements of Holy Communion is keeping the Passover. On the other hand, people who try to follow the old rite of the Passover, and don't participate rightly in Holy Communion, are not keeping the Passover.

God's law is not abolished, but it is transfigured. The Law of the New Covenant is merely not the Law that was given at Sinai, and subsequently modified through out the Pentateuch. It is the Law of Love that is written on the hearts of every believer by the Holy Spirit.

There are two errors to be avoided here.

One is antinomianism. The idea that some in the Corinthian Church had when they wrote to Paul, that there are no longer any laws and all behaviors are permissible.

The other is clinging to the old so firmly that you miss the new. This is what Hebrews talks about and it essentially says that those who insist on serving the Old Covenant have no place in the New Covenant of Christ.

 

[keepitsimple144]

You have to pair what Jesus says here with what is written in Hebrews regarding how the Old Covenant is passing away.

When Jesus spoke those words, he had not YET fulfilled the law and the prophets. He was GOING to fulfill them.

Who has come, not according to the law of a fleshly commandment, but according to the power of an endless life. Heb 7:16
Who cleansed your conscience from dead works...And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, Heb 9:14-15

There are two errors to be avoided here.
One is antinomianism. ...

Then He adds, “Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” (Heb 10:17).

That the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not rely on flesh but in the Spirit. Rom 8:4

The other is clinging to the old so firmly that you miss the new.

Being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness,...Heb 1:3-4

This is what Hebrews talks about and it essentially says that those who insist on serving the Old Covenant have no place in the New Covenant of Christ.

Being separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, [the spiritual blindness within them], because of the hardness of their heart. Ephesians 4:18 "If the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!"

 

[JesusFollowerForever]

Now that this faith in Christ Jesus has come, you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Gal 3:25-29

Before you try raising the bar, keep in mind that the standard to attain a right standing is not having sinned.
If we say we have not sinned, we are fooling ourselves, and the truth isn't in us.
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:8,7
God made Christ Who knew no sin as an offering for sin on our behalf, so that in Him we become acceptable, approved, in right relationship with Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 So that he would be just and justify the one who has faith in Jesus. Rom 3:26
That the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not rely on flesh but in the Spirit. Rom 8:4

Paul's doctrine vs Jesus son of GOD. At the end Jesus will prevail, listen to him he is the only way to eternal life. if you do not you loose. Many here forgot Jesus teachings, time is now very short, read the gospel of Jesus Christ the messiah is you have not for a long time, all our lives depends on His message, Jesus said everything openly, why do you prefer a gospel that was given in secret with no witnesses.

 

[keepitsimple144]

Now that this faith in Christ Jesus has come, you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Gal 3:25-29
Before you try raising the bar, keep in mind that the standard to attain a right standing is not having sinned.
God made Christ Who knew no sin as an offering for sin on our behalf, so that in Him we become acceptable, approved, in right relationship with Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 So that he would be just and justify the one who has faith in Jesus. Rom 3:26
That the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not rely on flesh but in the Spirit. Rom 8:4

Paul's doctrine vs Jesus son of GOD. At the end Jesus will prevail, listen to him he is the only way to eternal life.

Giving thanks to the Father Who brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves; In whom we have redemption...Col 1:12-15

if you do not you loose. Many here forgot Jesus teachings, time is now very short, read the gospel of Jesus Christ the messiah is you have not for a long time, all our lives depends on His message,

Who became the source of eternal salvation... Heb 5:9

Jesus said everything openly, why do you prefer a gospel that was given in secret with no witnesses.

God is my witness, [The Spirit testifies with our spirit Rom 8:16] whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son; Rom 1:9
Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. 1 John 5:12

 

[Dave G.]

Paul's doctrine vs Jesus son of GOD. At the end Jesus will prevail, listen to him he is the only way to eternal life. if you do not you loose. Many here forgot Jesus teachings, time is now very short, read the gospel of Jesus Christ the messiah is you have not for a long time, all our lives depends on His message, Jesus said everything openly, why do you prefer a gospel that was given in secret with no witnesses.

Paul states to not follow any other Gospel but what they taught. He warns this to several churches, the most famous perhaps, the Galatians. Why, for wanting to truncate the Gospel by including law ritual ! Well that Gospel that Paul preached is the same Gospel Jesus taught. It's no secret Gospel, Paul ended up in jail for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thus he states in opening letters " I an apostle of Jesus Christ", or "I Paul a prisoner for the Gospel of Jesus Christ", and other such wording. He also calls himself apostle to the gentiles ( if you remember in Matthew Jesus state He came to address the house of Israel). But anyway, I'm inclined to point you towards First Corinthians 15, where Paul describes the basic Gospel, which includes resurrection. From that resurrection on, we are in the new covenant. It all began in Acts with the Holy Spirit coming upon believers and with Peters instruction to go into all the world and preach the Gospel. This starts the church age that we are still in now.


You just ran off the rails in saying otherwise, that Paul preached another Gospel. But in fact, he well warned of not doing so..

 

[JesusFollowerForever]

Paul states to not follow any other Gospel but what they taught. He warns this to several churches, the most famous perhaps, the Galatians. Why, for wanting to truncate the Gospel by including law ritual ! Well that Gospel that Paul preached is the same Gospel Jesus taught. It's no secret Gospel, Paul ended up in jail for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thus he states in opening letters " I an apostle, Paul a prisoner for the Gospel of Jesus Christ", and other such wording.

You just ran off the rails.

You need discernment, the gospels of paul and Jesus are not quite the same. do you see the differences? Why do yo think paul called it HIS GOSPEL? do a list of what they both said and see. But I know this, you think you know but don't and you wont even look because you are afraid of what you may find, the truth.

 

[JesusFollowerForever]

Our own fulfillment of the law is in Jesus Christ. We can't keep the law and the law in itself never saved anyone. Thus Jesus, who could fulfill the law. Then He gave us two commands in Matthew 22 that He stated keeps the law. And we can't even every second of every day, keep those two ! No, we needed a savior, His mercy and God's grace. Jesus paid the penalty for our sins. If not, then we never needed Him and Christianity is false.

Read again, Jesus gave us much more than the two commands, the two commands as you call them are a condensed version of the Moral Law, the 10 Commandments!

 

[Yarddog]

In Matthew 5:17, Jesus said;
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Jesus did not mean the law is finished and should not be followed. When Jesus speaks of fulfilling the law and the prophets, He is emphasizing that His coming represents the culmination and fulfillment of the Old Testament Scriptures, rather than their abolition.

Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection fulfilled numerous prophecies and promises found in the Old Testament Scriptures. These prophecies pointed to the coming of the Messiah, the establishment of the kingdom of God, and the salvation of humanity. Jesus saw Himself as the fulfillment of these promises (Luke 4:16-21; Luke 24:44-48).
on the interpretation of the law, Jesus' teachings and actions reflect His deep reverence for the law and His commitment to its true meaning and intent. He affirms the moral and ethical principles of the law, such as love for God and neighbor, while challenging legalistic interpretations and practices that detract from its spirit (Matthew 23:23; Mark 7:1-23).

Jesus' interpretation of the law goes beyond mere adherence to its letter, calling His followers to a higher standard of righteousness and holiness. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus expounds upon the moral demands of the law, teaching principles such as love, forgiveness, humility, and nonviolence (Matthew 5-7).

While Jesus fulfills the law and the prophets, He also inaugurates a new covenant and a new way of relating to God. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus establishes a new covenant based on grace, faith, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. This new covenant does not annul the moral principles of the law but fulfills them in a deeper and more transformative way.

Jesus' fulfillment of the law and the prophets does not imply the abolition of the law, but rather its fulfillment and embodiment in His person and teachings. Jesus affirms the enduring moral principles of the law while inviting His followers into a deeper relationship with God and a higher standard of righteousness. As such, Christians continue to regard the moral principles of the law as relevant and authoritative for Christian living, while understanding them in light of the teachings and example of Jesus.

Blessings

Those who live by the law will be judged by the law. Those that embrace God's Holy Spirit have already fulfilled the law through the works of Jesus Christ. God's children depend on his Spirit to change them and teach them to love.

 

[JesusFollowerForever]

Those who live by the law will be judged by the law. Those that embrace God's Holy Spirit have already fulfilled the law through the works of Jesus Christ. God's children depend on his Spirit to change them and teach them to love.

It is true that we depend on God s spirit to change and learn but show me scripture where Jesus said there is no law. it is the penalty of sin that Jesus paid for those who believe in him then have a repentant heart and want to change.

Jesus was teaching the commandments not lawlesness.

 

[th1bill]

Peace to all,

To me it's like born again saved. From Adam and Eve, we receive a soul with a failed spirit and a mortal Body. From The Church, we receive a Baptized Body, incorruptible and immortal with a saved spirit and then we become confirmed as a New Being by the Holy Spirit now able to transfigure gloriously into the image of The Father.

Peace always,
Stephen

See red highlighted in quote.. I am sorry but after better than 34 tears of study it is noted by me that Baptism, an important move, saves nothing but, instead, shows the world you are committing to folliow Yashua. Failure to have that in your heart and all you do is get wet.

 

[Mackenzie Young]

We have to remember that the Law was old Israeli that Moses and God created. This is similar to Hindu religion and the laws that were made to govern the people.

 

[JesusFollowerForever]

We have to remember that the Law was old Israeli that Moses and God created. This is similar to Hindu religion and the laws that were made to govern the people.

Do you believe that because the law was given more the a millennia ago that is is no longer applicable? what does scripture, Jesus in particular say about the law of Moses and the commandments? Your answers are in the written words of Jesus the son of GOD, one with God.

Peace

 

[Dave G.]

Read again, Jesus gave us much more than the two commands, the two commands as you call them are a condensed version of the Moral Law, the 10 Commandments!

This is quoted from a portion at The Gospel Coalition:

If Paul and Jesus agree, why does the apostle use the phrase “my gospel”? It’s worth observing that he only adds the modifier in “my/our” six of the 60 times he used the term “gospel.” He highlights how his gospel includes a judgment performed by King Jesus (Rom. 2:16), enables the obedience that comes from faith (Rom. 16:26), and empowers endurance as believers are persecuted because of Christ (2 Cor. 4:3; 1 Thess. 1:5). These examples demonstrate that rather than differentiating his message from Jesus’s, Paul is aligning it.

By comparison, Paul uses “the gospel” without any qualifier 27 times. This most common designation reflects his understanding that the gospel he preached was the same one preached by the Jerusalem church (Acts 15:22–30). Additionally, Paul uses “gospel of Christ” (e.g., Rom. 15:19) and “gospel of God” (e.g., 1 Thess. 2:2) in ways that parallel Mark 1:1 and 1:14. The gospel revealed to Paul (Gal. 1:11–12) aligns with Jesus’s plan—that the Gentiles would hear the good news of Jesus’s kingship, which enables people to be saved (Matt. 24:14; 26:13; Mark 13:10; 14:9; Luke 24:44–49).

The gospel Paul preached was a fulfillment of the prophets’ promises: God would rescue his people through Jesus’s death and resurrection, resulting in his enthronement as king.

How should the unified gospel of Jesus and Paul affect the church today?

First, we should consider whether we do favor Paul, elevating him in a way that pits him against Jesus. We should learn to appreciate the entire Bible, not just our favorite testaments, genres, or authors.

Second, we should have confidence that Paul articulated “the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” faithfully. His concepts and language have roots deep within the Old Testament and in the ministry and message of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels.

Last, we should be bolstered in our belief that the entirety of the Scriptures perfectly reveals God to his people. He entrusted his church with 66 books, and the early church placed these books alongside each other as Christian Scripture.

We mustn’t elevate our own reasoning to unhitch portions of what God has revealed to his church. If we manipulate what’s left into a supposedly biblical argument, we fall into representing our sensibilities rather than God’s truth.