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Lord God, might dwell there.”
Paul - Ephesians 4:9 - God “gave gifts to men” (trying to say
this passage is talking about Jesus giving gifts to people)
“But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ
apportioned it. This is why it says: “When he ascended on
high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.”
Tanakh - Psalm 40:7-8 - God’s will is written in the heart
“Then I said, “Here I am, I have come— it is written about me
in the scroll. I desire to do your will, my God; your law is
within my heart.”
Paul - Hebrews 10: 7 - Conveniently leaves out the part about
the law being within the heart, which isn’t surprising because
Paul repeatedly speaks out against the law.
“Then I said, “Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll I have come to do your will, my God.”
Tanakh - Isaiah 59:20 - God will come to Israel and redeem
them forevermore in the Messianic Age. This is what is
meant by the New Covenant.
“The Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who
repent of their sins,” declares the Lord. As for me, this is my
covenant with them,” says the Lord.”
Paul- Romans 11:26-27 - Calls God the Deliverer instead of
Redeemer and also says he shall take away their sins
(meaning through Jesus).
“...and in this way, all Israel will be saved. As it is written:
“The deliverer (Jesus) will come from Zion; he will
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