The Religion Of Law Versus The Great I Am
THE RELIGION OF LAW VERSUS THE GREAT I AM
The case of the adulterous woman in John chapter eight reveals that the religion of the law (8:5, 17), as represented by the temple (8:2, 20), cannot set people free from sin and its death, but that the Lord Jesus as the I Am, becoming the Son of Man lifted upon the cross for the serpent-poisoned people, can do what religion and law cannot do. The religion of law-keeping is versus the great I Am. This chapter reveals that among human beings on earth there are two things—a religion and a living Person. This reli gion is excellent, high, and superior. It is not a heathen religion or a religion of superstition. It is the typical religion, which helps people to wor ship God, to know God in the outward way of letters, and to assist people to keep the law of God in order to please God and to perfect them selves. This religion is the best, and all the typi cal Jews are proud of it. If you consider the orthodox religion of the Jews, you will realize that it is the highest religion. It is not false; it is absolutely real and genuine. Everything related