Tattoos and the Law
October 10th, 2010 | Law of Moses | No Comment
Are Your Tattoos A Sin?
Our examination of this study arose from a buzz on the internet regarding tattoos. Tattoos are so common today that not many people take much notice. I'm sure everyone remembers former basketball star, Dennis Rodman's tattoos. Many others have followed the practice of tattooing or covering their bodies with body art. Our question is can we use Leviticus 19:28 as a text to condemn wearing tattoos? The question is not merely about practice of body art as it is about the proper use and application of the Law of Moses. Our interest is to show ...
When and How Did Israel’s Inheritance Come?
July 20th, 2009 | Eschatology | No Comment
In the last post, we discussed the inheritance for Israel, showing that because of immaturity, they were the same as bondslaves. Their immaturity was not based upon age, but upon their legal status under the Law. An heir cannot inherit until reaching legal age. This we covered in Galatians 4:1-2. When and how did Israel's inheritance come?
Legal Status as Children
According to Paul, Israel's legal status was that of a child, a minor too young to receive their inheritance. Thus, they were under "stewards" until the time appointed of the Father. This is described as being under the "elements of the ...