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Many fundamentalists have suggested that Christian morality stems from the Ten Commandments.
So the first question is, which version? And why that particular one as opposed to the others?
What punishment should be cast upon those that do not follow those commandments? Why or why not do those punishments, from a fundamentalist or any Christian perspective, be the same or not the same as called for in the Bible?
Romans 3:10 says that none are righteous. The only remedy is Christ dwelling in people through the Holy Spirit. Christ is the fulfillment of the law for all who believe.
Many fundamentalists have suggested that Christian morality stems from the Ten Commandments.
So the first question is, which version? And why that particular one as opposed to the others?
What punishment should be cast upon those that do not follow those commandments? Why or why not do those punishments, from a fundamentalist or any Christian perspective, be the same or not the same as called for in the Bible?
Actually the term "Fundamentalists" is not only a pejorative used when no good arguments exist, but is applied to many who hold varying beliefs. many do not believe the 10 commandments apply, so maybe just ask who does, and not assume "Fundamentalists" do, as "they" don't.
Now from my point of view the old Law, including the 10 Commandments ended with Christs death, resurrection and the out pouring of holy spirit at Pentecost.
Christians live under grace, not the Law. Jesus commanded us to love God & love one another. The Law was fulfilled by Christ. The book of Hebrews explains this is great detail.
They no longer apply as law though they, for the most part cover behavior that would be expected of someone who was following the ideal that is the basis for Christian morality, otherwise known as "the Golden rule." The spirit which was to animate the Law remains, but the letter can never do what was needed. Incidentally, the spirit of the Sabbath Law was explained in Hebrews where we are able to "enter into His rest...today."
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Originally Posted by nateswift
They no longer apply as law though they, for the most part cover behavior that would be expected of someone who was following the ideal that is the basis for Christian morality, otherwise known as "the Golden rule." The spirit which was to animate the Law remains, but the letter can never do what was needed. Incidentally, the spirit of the Sabbath Law was explained in Hebrews where we are able to "enter into His rest...today."
The golden rule predates Christianity. Do you know what the golden rule even is?
It certainly has nothing to do with the first give offer six commandments, depending on which version you pick.
So up to this point everyone is agreeing the ten commandments no longer apply?
Because that is what it sounds like.
Morally yes. If you want to please God's - yes.
Legally - no.
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Originally Posted by Mr5150
Well you distracted a few folk. But not me.
You suggest there is more than one version of the 10 commandments. OK I am all ears. Post away. Put up or shut up.
Second version is in Deuteronomy. Pretty much the same except the day of rest is slightly different.
Or maybe he means Jesus stating the commandments are summed up in love God, love your neighbor.
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