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Galatians chapter 5 verse 4
You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace.
You are conflating the laws of the old covenant contained in ordinances (which has now passed away), with God's eternal laws, which cannot pass away, but were indeed transferred to Christ, and written in the hearts of those born of Him: that is the promise that is now fulfilled.Fundamentally, there are two ways that you can be guided through life to do God's will: the law and the Holy Spirit. If you haven't been born again and received the Holy Spirit then you must be guided externally by the law. If you have been born again and received the Holy Spirit then you are guided internally by Him.
They cannot co-exist! If you received the Holy Spirit you are "dead to the law"!
If you haven't been born again then there must be external rules in place to guide your behavior (and the behavior of others). So there is a definite need for law, both God's law and human law (in that order).
With the growing number of churches that are teaching God’s laws are a thing of the past citing arguments like “we are not under the law we are under grace” or “Gods laws are only for the Jews ” I thought I would create a post to examine what does the Bible teach us about the laws of God. If we remove God's laws what are we really teaching and what are we removing from our lives?
Paul tells us in 2 Corinthians 13: 5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.
According to scripture we should test ourselves to ensure we are in the faith.
What happens if we remove Gods laws? Is God’s character in Gods laws? If we remove His laws are we removing God?
God is Good:
Luke 18:19 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God
God’s law is Good:
Romans 7:12 Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good.
God is Holy:
Isaiah 5:16 But the Lord of hosts shall be exalted in judgment,
And God who is holy shall be hallowed in righteousness.
God’s law is Holy:
Romans 7:12 Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good.
God is Just:
Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect;
For all His ways are justice,
A God of truth and without injustice;
Righteous and upright is He.
God’s law are Just: Romans 7:12 Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good.
God is Perfect:
Mathew 5:48 Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
God’s law is Perfect:
Psalms 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul;
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
God is Love
1 John 4:8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
God's law is Love:
Romans 13:10 Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
God is Righteous
Exodus 9:27 2 And Pharaoh sent and called for Moses and Aaron, and said to them, “I have sinned this time. The Lord is righteous, and my people and I are wicked.
God’s law are Righteous
Psalms 19:9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous.
God is Truth:
Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect; For all His ways are justice, A God of truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He.
God’s laws are Truth:
Psalms 119:142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth. Psalms 119:151 You are near, O LORD, And all Your commandments are truth.
God is Pure:
1 John 3:3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
God’s laws are Pure:
Psalms 19:8 the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;
God is Spiritual:
John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
God’s law is Spiritual:
Romans 7:14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin.
God is Unchangeable:
Malachi 3:6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
God’s laws are Unchangeable:
Matthew 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
God is Eternal
Genesis 21:33 And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.
God’s laws are Eternal
Psalms 111:7,8 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. They stand fast forever and ever, And are done in truth and uprightness
Considering God’s character is reflected in Gods laws, when we remove God’s law what else are we removing?
Yes, we are saved by grace (God’s gift) but what else does the Word of God tell us?
1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.
2 John 1:6 This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it.
1 John 15:10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.
Mathew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
1 John 2:4 He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
Mathew 19:17 So He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”
Revelations 22:14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.
God's commandments are found in Exodus 20
God bless
Of course, for the law now exists in the hearts of Christians, who now keep the righteousness of the law, thus establishing it by faith.God's law is for unbelievers, not Christians
Of course, for the law now exists in their hearts.Christians are not under God's law
Of course, the end of the law for righteousness, as the scripture actually says, and He is the beginning of the New Covenant, the covenant of faith; which actually serves to fulfill the righteousness of the law by including grace through faith.Jesus Christ is the end of the law
Of course, for to be under the law is to be subject to it, but Christians are under grace, thus we are subject to grace; and the law is no longer above us, but in us; thus we fulfill the law, day by day, by our living faith.The law is a curse for those under it
Of course not, for Christ is the One Who justifies, by reconciling us to God, as His children, circumcising our hearts by writing God's laws in our flesh, so that we can actually do the law, rightly, from the heart, and not the letter: for the letter it self kills, but the Spirit gives us new hearts, that will beat forever, the righteousness of God's laws.The Law cannot justify us
Of course not, Christ makes us righteous to God, by making us like Himself, children to God, with His laws in our hearts, and thus we can fulfill the righteousness of God's laws. Amen.The Law cannot make us righteous
Of course not, for Christ, the Law Giver, is also, the Life Giver; therefore, life is only through obedience to Christ.The Law cannot give us life
Of course, in the carnal mind, but, as Paul says, not in the spiritual mind; for the spiritual mind can see the righteousness of the law; thus Christians are to be like Christ, we must mortify the flesh, and walk after the Spirit.The Law stirs up sin
Not at all; the law is based on God's word.The Law is based on Man's self-effort
Not at all: the old covenant was the former administrator of God's laws, but now, however, Christ is the new Administrator, thus it is now the administration of grace.The Law is a ministry of condemnation and death
Of course, for Christians walk in the Spirit and not the flesh--we mortify the flesh, and walk in the Spirit, and thus the righteousness of the law is indeed fulfilled in us.The Law has been fulfilled in us
Of course, under the old administration, but we are now under the new administration, the administration of grace; and the law is no longer over us, but in us, and thus established by us. Amen.Under the Law sin is your master
False: for without the law, grace is completely without meaning; thus, if it were not for the law, there would be no place for grace, therefore, grace is because of the law.You cannot mix Law and Grace
False: gentiles do not come to Christ by the hearing of the law, but by the promise of eternal life: the law has great value to them who had it, but no value to them without, but today, it is within, by the Spirit of Christ, from a preacher's mouth. Amen.Once we come to Jesus Christ by faith, the law has done its work. We can now live in a trusting and dependent relationship on the indwelling Holy Spirit instead of trusting and depending on laws designed to manage our flesh.
Never said otherwise. My point all along is that we are not under the law and God is not counting our sins against us.
Fundamentally, there are two ways that you can be guided through life to do God's will: the law and the Holy Spirit. If you haven't been born again and received the Holy Spirit then you must be guided externally by the law. If you have been born again and received the Holy Spirit then you are guided internally by Him.
They cannot co-exist! If you received the Holy Spirit you are "dead to the law"!
If you haven't been born again then there must be external rules in place to guide your behavior (and the behavior of others). So there is a definite need for law, both God's law and human law (in that order).
In the Gospel of John Jesus was healing during the Sabbath. The Jews wanted to kill him John 5:18. According to Jewish law healing is work and people who work on the seventh day should be stoned.There is more than one biblical definition of sin.
Unbelief
"And He, when He comes, will convict the world regarding sin, and righteousness, and judgment: regarding sin, because they do not believe in Me ... " John 16:9
Lack of faith
"But the one who doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and whatever is not from faith is sin." Romans 14:23
Take care
What laws? This is the second covenant. The first covenant is Gods ten commandments. What this means is God's laws are magnified. Sin begins in our hearts, but we are still required to keep the letter.God saved people back before literacy.
And:
33“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts.
What laws? This is the second covenant. The first covenant is God's ten commandments. What this means is God's laws are magnified. Sin begins in our hearts, but we are still required to keep the letter.
No letters.
Hebrews 8:13
In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
Hebrews 9:15
Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.
In the Gospel of John Jesus was healing during the Sabbath. The Jews wanted to kill him John 5:18. According to Jewish law healing is work and people who work on the seventh day should be stoned.
God's law is for unbelievers, not Christians
"We know that the law is good if one uses it properly. We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine .." 1 Timothy 1:8-10
Christians are not under God's law
"So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith. Now that this faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian." Galatians 3:24-25
Jesus Christ is the end of the law
"For Christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to everyone who believes." Romans 10:4
The law is a curse for those under it
"For all who are of works of the Law are under a curse; for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not abide by all the things written in the book of the Law, to do them.” - Galatians 3:13
The Law cannot justify us
"...knowing that a person is not justified by works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the Law; since by works of the Law no flesh will be justified." Galatians 2:16
The Law cannot make us righteous
"I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly.” Galatians 2:21
The Law cannot give us life
"... and this commandment, which was to result in life, proved to result in death for me ..." Romans 7:10
The Law stirs up sin
"The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law." 1 Corinthians 15:56
The Law is based on Man's self-effort
"What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, attained righteousness, but the righteousness that is by faith; however, Israel, pursuing a law of righteousness, did not arrive at that law. Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as though they could by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone ..." Romans 9:30-32
The Law is a ministry of condemnation and death
"But if the ministry of death, engraved in letters on stones, came with glory so that the sons of Israel could not look intently at the face of Moses because of the glory of his face, fading as it was, how will the ministry of the Spirit fail to be even more with glory? For if the ministry of condemnation has glory, much more does the ministry of righteousness excel in glory." 2 Corinthians 3:7-9
The Law has been fulfilled in us
"For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit." Romans 8:3-4
Under the Law sin is your master
"For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace." Romans 6:14
You cannot mix Law and Grace
"You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified? This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by works of the Law, or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh?" Galatians 3:1-3
Once we come to Jesus Christ by faith, the law has done its work. We can now live in a trusting and dependent relationship on the indwelling Holy Spirit instead of trusting and depending on laws designed to manage our flesh.
Grace and Peace
Of course, for the law now exists in the hearts of Christians, who now keep the righteousness of the law, thus establishing it by faith.
Of course, for the law now exists in their hearts.
Of course, the end of the law for righteousness, as the scripture actually says, and He is the beginning of the New Covenant, the covenant of faith; which actually serves to fulfill the righteousness of the law by including grace through faith.
Of course, for to be under the law is to be subject to it, but Christians are under grace, thus we are subject to grace; and the law is no longer above us, but in us; thus we fulfill the law, day by day, by our living faith.
Of course not, for Christ is the One Who justifies, by reconciling us to God, as His children, circumcising our hearts by writing God's laws in our flesh, so that we can actually do the law, rightly, from the heart, and not the letter: for the letter it self kills, but the Spirit gives us new hearts, that will beat forever, the righteousness of God's laws.
Of course not, Christ makes us righteous to God, by making us like Himself, children to God, with His laws in our hearts, and thus we can fulfill the righteousness of God's laws. Amen.
Of course not, for Christ, the Law Giver, is also, the Life Giver; therefore, life is only through obedience to Christ.
Of course, in the carnal mind, but, as Paul says, not in the spiritual mind; for the spiritual mind can see the righteousness of the law; thus Christians are to be like Christ, we must mortify the flesh, and walk after the Spirit.
Not at all; the law is based on God's word.
Not at all: the old covenant was the former administrator of God's laws, but now, however, Christ is the new Administrator, thus it is now the administration of grace.
Of course, for Christians walk in the Spirit and not the flesh--we mortify the flesh, and walk in the Spirit, and thus the righteousness of the law is indeed fulfilled in us.
Of course, under the old administration, but we are now under the new administration, the administration of grace; and the law is no longer over us, but in us, and thus established by us. Amen.
False: for without the law, grace is completely without meaning; thus, if it were not for the law, there would be no place for grace, therefore, grace is because of the law.
False: gentiles do not come to Christ by the hearing of the law, but by the promise of eternal life: the law has great value to them who had it, but no value to them without, but today, it is within, by the Spirit of Christ, from a preacher's mouth. Amen.
“Does it say I’ll give them a new covenant, and I'm making a new law”?
Yes, the difference is that, with the New Covenant we don’t attempt to fulfill the law in order to be right with God, rather, man gets right (reconciled) with God first of all and then He fulfills the law, as outlined in the New Testament, in us. That is to be “under grace”. IOW, the law can’t justify us; only God can.With the growing number of churches that are teaching God’s laws are a thing of the past citing arguments like “we are not under the law we are under grace” or “Gods laws are only for the Jews ” I thought I would create a post to examine what does the Bible teach us about the laws of God. If we remove God's laws what are we really teaching and what are we removing from our lives?
Paul tells us in 2 Corinthians 13: 5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.
According to scripture we should test ourselves to ensure we are in the faith.
My pastor preached a beautiful sermon on this topic so I wanted to share here.
What happens if we remove Gods laws? Is God’s character in Gods laws? If we remove His laws are we removing God?
God is Good:
Luke 18:19 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God
God’s law is Good:
Romans 7:12 Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good.
God is Holy:
Isaiah 5:16 But the Lord of hosts shall be exalted in judgment,
And God who is holy shall be hallowed in righteousness.
God’s law is Holy:
Romans 7:12 Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good.
God is Just:
Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect;
For all His ways are justice,
A God of truth and without injustice;
Righteous and upright is He.
God’s law are Just: Romans 7:12 Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good.
God is Perfect:
Mathew 5:48 Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
God’s law is Perfect:
Psalms 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul;
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
God is Love
1 John 4:8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
God's law is Love:
Romans 13:10 Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
God is Righteous
Exodus 9:27 2 And Pharaoh sent and called for Moses and Aaron, and said to them, “I have sinned this time. The Lord is righteous, and my people and I are wicked.
God’s law are Righteous
Psalms 19:9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous.
God is Truth:
Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect; For all His ways are justice, A God of truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He.
God’s laws is Truth:
Psalms 119:142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth. Psalms 119:151 You are near, O LORD, And all Your commandments are truth.
God is Pure:
1 John 3:3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
God’s laws are Pure:
Psalms 19:8 the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;
God is Spiritual:
John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
God’s law is Spiritual:
Romans 7:14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin.
God is Unchangeable:
Malachi 3:6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
God’s laws are Unchangeable:
Matthew 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
God is Eternal
Genesis 21:33 And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.
God’s laws are Eternal
Psalms 111:7,8 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. They stand fast forever and ever, And are done in truth and uprightness
Considering God’s character is reflected in Gods laws, when we remove God’s law what else are we removing?
Yes, we are saved by grace (God’s gift) but what else does the Word of God tell us?
1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.
2 John 1:6 This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it.
1 John 15:10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.
Mathew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
1 John 2:4 He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
Mathew 19:17 So He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”
Revelations 22:14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.
God's commandments are found in Exodus 20
God bless
Yes, the difference is that, with the New Covenant we don’t attempt to fulfill the law in order to be right with God, rather, man gets right (reconciled) with God first of all and then He fulfills the law, as outlined in the New Testament, in us. That is to be “under grace”. IOW, the law can’t justify us; only God can.
If you're in a position to do that, then you are in a position to note their love for their neighbor, which is the real measure.
Father, in the name of Jesus, please remove the veil that covers the eyes of those who are under the law. Please show them the difference between a life of flesh management is not what you have called us to. Reveal to them the New Covenant and what it means to have the hope of Christ in them and not the hopelessness of life under the law. Lead them to the end of themselves so they will learn to trust in you and not their disobedience of trying to a life they cannot live. Show them that the sin issue is over between you and us. Allow them to experience your forgiveness so they can have a relationship with you and not your commandments. Take away the religious pride that deceives us into believing we have found a way to be obedient to your laws and makes us lord over other Christians. Let them see that the law is for unbelievers and not Christians. Lead them into your rest. Show them the light yoke you promised. Thank you for your faithfulness and fellowship to us despite our sins and failures. May you be glorified in all of this. Amen!You all need to stop saying this...you ARE under the law if you sin because sin is the transgression of the law. What you are not under is the CURSE. The curse was nailed to the cross...because He became a curse for us. If there is no law then there is no sin and you do not need grace.
Also, a central claim made very often, that the traditional Protestants and Catholics and Orthodox ignore the ten commandments has been shown false by .
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