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Originally Posted by LindaR

I think I see your point...that which is taught (doctrine) is both "profitable" and "applicable" to the NT believer.....both Old Testament and New Testament.

That's correct. Except the laws for "atonement for ones sin" in the OT, do not apply to the NT teaching, of course.

Blood of bulls and goats compared to the precious blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, for example.