Calming Believers Concerns around Legalism & Mosaic Law
Q: I've been seeing a lot of people in Christian groups or forums online recently telling people that Christians need to abide by the Mosaic Law, particularly regarding the Sabbath and dietary rules. (I'm not sure why those are their main concerns, seeing as there was so much more to the law, including clothing, stoning and sacrificing, etc.). I suspect they are in cults or have been taught wrong by flawed church teachers & preachers who are weak in the knowledge of Scripture.
A: I've also seen a lot of others concerned by these things with Christians asking if we need to follow the Old Testament laws, since those trouble makers and decieved ones are causing anxiety in new and weak believers. Let's address this here...
I recommend that everyone read through Galatians, especially chapters 2–5. It's a short book, and you can even listen to the whole thing in about 20 minutes using a free Bible app. And discuss with your Sunday School teacher & Pastor if you are in a solid Bible focused church (that doesnt focus on or put any emphasis on Mosaic Law).
Christians have been arguing over this topic since the first century. But it is addressed in Romans, and Galatians & Hebrews were written to specifically address the issue. Everything changed for us after the crucifixion & resurrection of Jesus Christ & the sending of Holy Spirit to dwell inside the believer.
It comes down to a lack of understanding of God and about Righteousness.
If we are in Christ, our life is lived in the righteousness of imitating God's character through the communicable attributes, which are listed in Scripture. We do this through the indwelling Holy Spirit, thus we live out our purpose as restored redeemed ones.
There is no legalism of Jewish covenant requirements for Christians. That old system has been fulfilled and done away with. There were reasons God had them do those things back then, some sanitary, some to be different, or preserve life. Its not needed in modern times, or was as shadow of or fulfilled in Christ.
Hope that clarifies.
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