Cast first stone?

This story is not in the earliest manuscripts but might be one of the stories not mentioned in NT (as Apostle John noted) that was passed on and a scribe added it to the text. 

In this story, Jesus specifically said to them, let the "one" [among you] without sin cast the first stone. 

"He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." John 8:7

First, they wouldnt be following the Law if they did that (see below). They didn't bring both the man and woman, only the woman. Mustve been someone they didnt like cuz the leaders left the guy off scott free.  So that's all sorts of wrong too.

 

According to the law two witnesses are required to condemn a person to death.Sin is transgression of the law (1 John 3:4). Therefore since no "witnesses" came forward against this woman and the man involved in adultery wasn't present either it would have been a sin to carry out the death sentence.

Jesus couldn't throw a stone, as it would cause Messiah to violate the law. 

The Bible has very specific instructions and commands on stoning and Messiah could NOT have legally thrown a stone. That would have been a sin. 

He followed the law very carefully in this. Remember, Scripture records that they brought the woman to "test" Him.

 

The Law requires both parties; the adulterer and adulteress be brought (Lev 20:10, Deu 22:22). It requires two to three witnesses (Deu 17:6; 19:15), though The Lord Jesus is the "has all be all" witness as he is God, but here he would only be one human witness.

Plus, it requires the matter be brought before the elders/judges (Deu 21:19). And the Law also stipulates that the stoning had to be outside the city (vs), and the witnesses be the ones to cast the first stone (Deu 17:7).

 

None of these requirements were met, and so Messiah followed the law and set the matter right and the woman was not condemned. 

Plus, Jesus said himself he did NOT come to condemn the world. Had he condemned her, he would have made himself a liar. In fact whenever he spoke to sinners, he told them go and sin no more, he didnt condemn them. He warned something worse might happen if they continue to do it. 

 

Stop misrepresenting Messiah and accusing Him of lawlessness.

The meme is a bit off, and appears to twist Scripture. For clarity, as God he could condemn her but Scripture is clear on this topic, and follows a specific timeline in redemptive history. 

1. He wasnt here as God in the sense for judging peoples sins, as a judge. 

2. He [was here back then] "to save sinners".

3. He won't judge the world until he "returns". 

Whether you die first or he returns first...

Based on 👉 your life would Jesus be able to cast judgment on you and condemn you? If so, get this matter settled with God right now. Repent and trust in Jesus. 

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