The Whole Counsel of God Romans, Chapter 6 and 7
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Oct 28, 2019 Explore the profound shift from law to grace, highlighting St. Paul's insights on sin and righteousness. Discover how true freedom emerges from serving God, akin to the bond of marriage. Delve into the internal struggle with sin, revealing the Torah's role as a diagnostic tool without cure. Ultimately, embrace the transformative power of grace and the redemptive essence of Christ, providing a solution to humanity's bondage.
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Torah's Purpose
- The Torah, in the Old Testament, served as a system for managing sin before Christ's death and resurrection.
- It maintained the holiness of sacred spaces, but didn't address the root problem of sin and death itself.
Broken Window Analogy
- Fr. De Young uses the analogy of sweeping dirt from a broken window to illustrate the Torah's limitations.
- It managed the consequences of sin without addressing the underlying issue.
Misunderstanding Christ's Sacrifice
- Some Jewish Christians wanted to revert to following the Torah, but Paul critiqued this.
- He argued that returning to the Torah demonstrates a misunderstanding of Christ's sacrifice.