This is an Easy One

[NewPerspective]

My opposition to Old Covenant sacraments and Jewish tradition having any relevance in our New Covenant and Grace dispensed life with Christ, has led to many people replying with the “Jesus followed Jewish tradition and the law perfectly, so why wouldnt we now” argument. This is true and all. But I have some news folks. Jesus was called to live a life under the law so that His death would be the fulfillment thereof. He followed Jewish tradition, BECAUSE HE WAS A JEW. Simple really. Unless your a Jew, living a Jewish life seems a little contrary to the New Covenant life we are called to live. Yes without the law we would not know what sin was but Jesus was the end of the law to those who are led by the Holy Spirit. Galations 5 will clear that up for ya if youd like to take a look. By living the dogmatic and tediously ritualized life that, as far as i know, the catholic church lives, you are saying that what God, in His New Covenant with us, is not sufficient and that we have to revert to OT tradition. I love ya guys I just think your a lil silly.

 

[Didi]

“The Old Testament is revealed in the New Testament and the New Testament is concealed in the Old Testament.” St. Augustine

Jesus came to not to abolish the old law but to fulfil it. He perfected the old law into the new law, which includes the seven sacraments He left to us as gifts to help us through this life.

I suggest you read “Swear to God” – The Promise and the Power of the Sacraments, by Scott Hahn.

 

[Kitty_Chan]

By living the dogmatic and tediously ritualized life that, as far as i know, the catholic church lives, you are saying that what God, in His New Covenant with us, is not sufficient and that we have to revert to OT tradition. I love ya guys I just think your a lil silly.

As far as you know. Why dont you spend a bit and get to know? Before you continue with your guesses.

You are assuming and that is not a new prespective here or anywhere.

Please, take a moment to look beyond the label.

 

[Della]

Well, we Catholics aren’t holding onto OT traditions, such as the Levitical laws. We are doing what Christ commanded us by celebrating the sacraments he established in the Church he established.

At great book to help Evangelicals understand liturgical worship and practice is Thomas Howard’s Evangelical is Not Enough. He came from an Evangelical background, and still holds high regard for it. His book is fair to both Evangelicals and liturgical Christians. You have to read it, or one like it, to really understand what it is you think you are criticizing.