Some have taught that He was born "under the law." The crux of this teaching is that Jesus lived under Old Covenant rules and regulations and that He was bound to keep the "whole law" with all of its rituals and ceremonies. One of these crafty arguments centers around the birth and early life of Jesus. ![]() Since the founding of the church of God, many subtle arguments have been advanced to convince people that they do not really have to walk in the footsteps of Jesus Christ in order to be a true Christian. ![]() Jesus said, "If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you" ( John 15:20). It requires self-denial and leading a life quite different from those around us. However, to walk in the footsteps of Christ is not popular. We are to think like Him ( Philippians 2:5), imitate Him ( I Corinthians 11:1) and follow His example in every detail of our lives ( I John 2:6). In this regard Peter writes, "For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps" ( I Peter 2:21). The life of Jesus Christ was a perfect example for us to follow in all respects. I have been crucified with Christ it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. One of the central themes of the New Testament is that a Christian is a follower, a disciple, of Jesus Christ, who lives His life over again in our flesh by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. ![]() Was our Savior bound by the Old Testament law of rituals and sacrifices when He lived on earth? If not, why not? Does it really matter?
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