So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless Cross References Romans 8:3 For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh, Galatians 3:21 Is the law, then, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come from the law. Hebrews 7:11 Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear--one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? Treasury of Scripture For there is truly a cancellation of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof. a disannulling. Hebrews 7:11,12 Hebrews 8:7-13 Hebrews 10:1-9 the weakness. Hebrews 7:19 Hebrews 8:7,8 Hebrews 9:9,10 |