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Originally Posted by Max@Home
Serious question to the Christians:
is the NT a 'firmware upgrade' over the OT, or an add-on ?
Do the 10 commandments still stand ?
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Kindest regards,
Max@Home
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I have read at least 20 pages after this question, and didn't really see a serious answer to Max's serious question, so I thought I'd throw my pennies into this very fascinating mix...
I'd say that the NT is neither a firmware upgrade nor an add-on; more of a freeware...the OT is pretty much the history of man's rebellion against God, and the NT is kind of like a working demo of God extending grace and mercy, in spite of that rebellion.
Indeed, the 10 commandments still stand, along with, I think, over 600 other laws. However, they don't apply to those who 'believe'....
And, really, we do choose what we want to believe in life, oftentimes in spite of glaring 'evidence' that may contradict what we 'want' to believe--you know, the notorious 'elephant in the room'...the emperor's new clothes...etc...
Anyway, that's just my viewpoint....couldn't help myself.
I'm impressed with the maturity most posters have displayed on what can be a very divisive subject....well done!