The Law of Christ

[OneAccord]

I think that seminaries have become far too homogenized. It's sort of like they train these folks to conform to image of the church, and have turned the calling into something more like a career or profession than a unique ministry.

I think someone with the call of God on them would fare far better to do their seminary time in the wilderness like John the Baptist did and conform to the image of Christ rather than the church. If we had enough folks doing this we would see some radical changes in the church.

I am always struck by how much the church conforms with the world. The suit-and tie image reminds me a whole lot more of businessmen than of disciples.

I think far too often the Holy Spirit is quenched in these matters.

Anyway, that's my 2 shekels.

[WayneB]

I have only noticed the following references to Christ's Law and don't know exactly what it is and how it affects us today.

I know it has already been said but I wanted to post the actual Scripture.

The Greatest Commandment --- The Law of Christ

Matthew 22:34 Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" 37 Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."

[justjake]

I have only noticed the following references to Christ's Law and don't know exactly what it is and how it affects us today. 

I know it has already been said but I wanted to post the actual Scripture.

The Greatest Commandment --- The Law of Christ

Matthew 22:34 Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" 37 Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."

Great Scripture!

So that leads to this question:

Are we Christians bound under the Law of Christ as the Jews were bound under the Moasic Law?

[Ovedya]

Very well said God-man.

[Ovedya]

I have only noticed the following references to Christ's Law and don't know exactly what it is and how it affects us today.

[WayneB]

I have only noticed the following references to Christ's Law and don't know exactly what it is and how it affects us today.

[Ovedya]

Made perfect sense to me! One cannot abide in love unless love abides in him.

[Catsmeow]

I think that seminaries have become far too homogenized.  It's sort of like they train these folks to conform to image of the church, and have turned the calling into something more like a career or profession than a unique ministry.

I noticed that OA has this habit of making profound statements.....the kind you just don't forget.

This is another one of those revelations that I could ponder over and over...

Seminaries are supposed to be the training camps for our future shepherds, tending the flocks ...young and old, senior and infant...saved and searching.

They're crucial in their role in the Body...so Satan will strike the shepherd where he's vulnerable...in the wallet. Yep. You thought I'd say something else...huh?

It's his wallet. That's what most men worry about...how to feed and support his wife and children.

Pastors may be leaders but they're men too...husbands, fathers...real human beings.

Satan will exploit this and take a man's eyes off his Lord and His provision... and convert a genuine calling from God into a business...one that can produce some rather attractive perks and writeoffs, too. Sad but true. The enemy knows us all too well, I'm afraid. It's no surprise he strikes hard at the jugglar vein, (seminaries).

Excellent insigth, OA...

[Blood Stained Soul]

I think that seminaries have become far too homogenized. It's sort of like they train these folks to conform to image of the church, and have turned the calling into something more like a career or profession than a unique ministry.

I think someone with the call of God on them would fare far better to do their seminary time in the wilderness like John the Baptist did and conform to the image of Christ rather than the church. If we had enough folks doing this we would see some radical changes in the church.

I am always struck by how much the church conforms with the world. The suit-and tie image reminds me a whole lot more of businessmen than of disciples.

I think far too often the Holy Spirit is quenched in these matters.

Anyway, that's my 2 shekels.

I catch flack from some because I have no degrees on my walls yet I preach the Lords Gospel as the Holy Gjost inspires me. Most do not know how much time in the Word and in prayer I have spent to learn what Christ has taught me. This is the same raod my Pastor took and he is full of Wisdom and Revelation from God. The Lord has drawn a similiar path for me. Have I ever wanted to go to seminary, yes I even began the process to go to Lee University to study in there Missions Program, but God would have non of it. I asked him why and all I get is that he does not want me to learn from man but from HIM, so I simply obey HIM and my walk and HIS ministry through me have flourished. Each person has to do what they feel the Lord doing in their own hearts. Do though study to show yourself approved as Paul wrote to Timothy. Blessings...

[justjake]

I catch flack from some because I have no degrees on my walls yet I preach the Lords Gospel as the Holy Ghost inspires me.

I want to comment real quick on this before I get to the main reason for this post.

Who in the world would give you flack for that? I mean, did Jesus or Paul or Timothy have a PhD in theology?

NO! We don't need one either.

Seminarys are more like schools of indoctrination. They teach you HOW to think like a Baptist, Prez, Meth. or whatever seminary you happen to go to. Sad.

All we need is these three things:

1. A Bible

2. The Holy Spirit

3. Willingness to accept what the Bible says regardless of where it may lead you

Wayne said:

Brother Jake,

God-man answered beautifully.

I will only add this comment. It is not about being bound. It is about abiding. A marriage contract is binding...and can be broken. BUT abiding in a marriage means to remain in it...a choice made on the basis of love.

Love doesn't "bind" us. Love frees us to enjoy the abiding.

OK, it doesn't make sense to y'all but it does to me. Love is what keeps me faithful and abiding in my marriage.

Bless you,

Wayne

So let me ask this question.

Since we are set free from the Moasic Law and all of the restrictions and rules and are also free from sin....

....

Jake is thinking here.

Is it more of a law of freedom? Like we are free to serve and glorify Jesus where as in the OT the people were required to serve and glorify God?