In the fifth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, Yeshua uses a word that has ignited significant debate and controversy within the evangelical church, particularly over the last decade. As one of the most hotly contested passages in the Gospels, it warrants close examination—although many readers may already be familiar with it.
Do not think that I came to abolish the Torah or the Prophets! I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill. Matthew 5:17
At first glance, this statement may seem straightforward. However, even among those who agree on its surface meaning, there exists a sharp division regarding what "straightforward" actually entails.
The typical Christian interpretation of this passage goes something like this: "Jesus didn’t come to destroy the law or take it away. He came to fulfill its demands on behalf of His followers, thereby releasing them from its obligations."
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