Galatians 3:13 says, “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:” (Gal. 3:13). Jesus came to earth, conceived by the Holy Ghost, in the virgin, Mary, born of the virgin, Mary, espoused to Joseph (Matt. 1:18-25). He had brothers and sisters (Mark 6:3). He started His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty (Luke 3:23). And for three and a half years, He healed, did miracles, and forgave sins. And at Passover in 31 A.D., Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, He was buried, and the third day He arose to give us the hope and promise of eternal life in His Holy name. Alleluia and praise the LORD. Amen and Amen.
Law
By the deeds of the law shall no flesh be justified
Romans 3:20 says, “Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.” (Rom. 3:20). Jesus came to earth, conceived by the Holy Ghost, in the virgin, Mary, born of the virgin, Mary, espoused to Joseph (Matt. 1:18-25). He had brothers and sisters (Mark 6:3). He started His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty (Luke 3:23). And for three and a half years, He healed, did miracles, and forgave sins. And at Passover in 31 A.D., Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, He was buried, and the third day He arose to give us the hope and promise of eternal life in His Holy name. Alleluia and praise the LORD. Amen and Amen.
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Freedom from offense
Psalm 119:165 says, “Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.” (Ps. 119:165). Jesus came to earth, conceived by the Holy Ghost, in the virgin, Mary, born of the virgin, Mary, espoused to Joseph (Matt. 1:18-25). He had brothers and sisters (Mark 6:3). He started His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty (Luke 3:23). And for three and a half years, He healed, did miracles, and forgave sins. And at Passover in 31 A.D., Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, He was buried, and the third day He arose to give us the hope and promise of eternal life in His Holy name. Alleluia and praise the LORD. Amen and Amen.
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Freedom from the law of sin and death
The apostle Paul said, “…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” (Gal. 5:22, 23). Jesus gave us freedom from the law of sin and death, to follow the law of life in Jesus Christ (Rom. 8:2). Jesus came to earth, conceived by the Holy Ghost, in the virgin, Mary, born of the virgin, Mary, espoused to Joseph (Matt. 1:18-25). He had brothers and sisters (Mark 6:3). He started His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty (Luke 3:23). And for three and a half years, He healed, did miracles, and forgave sins. And at Passover in 31 A.D., Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, He was buried, and the third day He arose to give us the hope and promise of eternal life in His Holy name. Alleluia and praise the LORD. Amen and Amen.
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Simplifying the Old Testament
Jesus said that all the law and the prophets hang on two commandments; love God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind, and love your neighbour as yourself (Matt. 22:37-40). Jesus simplified it even further and said, “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” (Matt. 7:12). Jesus came to earth, conceived by the Holy Ghost, in the virgin, Mary, born of the virgin, Mary, espoused to Joseph (Matt. 1:18-25). He had brothers and sisters (Mark 6:3). He started His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty (Luke 3:23). And for three and a half years, He healed, did miracles, and forgave sins. And at Passover in 31 A.D., Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, He was buried, and the third day He arose to give us the hope and promise of eternal life in His Holy name. Alleluia and praise the LORD. Amen and Amen.
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Legalism vs. Remembrance – Part 3
Legalism vs. Remembrance – Are the Old Testament laws and traditions still binding today? – Part 3
Depending on the interpretation of the New Testament you prescribe to there have been arguments that the Old Testament laws are no longer binding on Christians today. The argument for or against following the law could be a long one, but it is easiest just to go to the Bible to find the answers. This week I will talk about the law vs. grace, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.
Last, Galatians 5:22 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” So if indeed we are living by inspiration of the Holy Spirit you and I are free indeed! Jesus Christ came to free us from our bondage, our bondage to sin, sin being known through the knowledge of the law (Romans 8:2). There is nothing wrong with following “rules” or “laws”. However, if we know that we have Jesus Christ in our life, then we know that we are freed from the “curse” that comes along with the inability to keep the law perfectly in our sinful flesh. Remembering where we came from versus following the “law” may be a better way of looking at it. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for educating (2 Timothy 3:16). So next time you here about the rules, laws and “legalism” of the Bible, remember and give thanks to God and Christ for the freedom He has given you in His perfect sacrifice through fulfilment of the law. But I will leave that for you to decide…
Darrell
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Legalism vs. Remembrance – Part 2
Legalism vs. Remembrance – Are the Old Testament laws and traditions still binding today? – Part 2
Depending on the interpretation of the New Testament you prescribe to there have been arguments that the Old Testament laws are no longer binding on Christians today. The argument for or against following the law could be a long one, but it is easiest just to go to the Bible to find the answers. This week I will talk about the law vs. grace, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.
Next, let’s look at a few versus in the New Testament that talk about “the law”. Jesus spoke about himself being the fulfilment of the law, He even went as far to say “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfil them” (Matt. 5:17). In Romans 10:4 it says, “Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.” And again in Romans 7:12 it says, “So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good.” The point is that the law in and of itself is not a bad thing; the problem lies in our inability to fulfil it ourselves, through our own efforts (Romans 3:20). That is why we need Jesus Christ.
More to come…
Darrell
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Time, Times and a Dividing of Time
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Legalism vs. Remembrance – Part 1
Legalism vs. Remembrance – Are the Old Testament laws and traditions still binding today? – Part 1
Depending on the interpretation of the New Testament you prescribe to there have been arguments that the Old Testament laws are no longer binding on Christians today. The argument for or against following the law could be a long one, but it is easiest just to go to the Bible to find the answers. This week I will talk about the law vs. grace, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice.
First, let’s talk about “the law”. In reality, the laws that exist today in the democratic societies of the world are founded much on the Old Testament laws of the Bible. A perfect example is the law, “though shalt not kill” (Exodus 20:13). No democratic society tolerates the killing of another human being at least without some sort of judgment falling on the life taker at some point in time in their life. The same goes with, “thou shalt not steal” (Exodus 20:15). In Proverbs 29:18 is says, “…he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” (KJV).
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Darrell
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Time, Times and a Dividing of Time
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Authorities, Obedience and Law – With all of the confusion in this world who should you listen to? – Part 5
Authorities, Obedience and Law – With all of the confusion in this world who should you listen to? – Part 5
It is becoming increasingly popular to “rebel” against authority and the “establishment” in various ways and throughout various countries in the world today. It started a couple of years back with occupy Wall Street, then the G20 summit, the Arab Spring and now civil disobedience in Hong Kong. But what are the real issues behind all of this and how can you find calm in this seemingly confusing time? Let’s talk about these concerns and try to come up with a successful solution…cont’d.
Last, Obedience creates peace and blessings, as it mentions in Romans 13, “Authorities hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong” (Romans 13:3). So let us rebel, not against the law, but against the popular trend of anarchy and rebellion itself. Let’s listen to authority, pray for those who are in power and hope that we can all move forward together towards a “better tomorrow”!
To learn more about this topic and others, read the book, Seven Steps to Freedom, available here.
Darrell
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Authorities, Obedience and Law – With all of the confusion in this world who should you listen to? – Part 4
Authorities, Obedience and Law – With all of the confusion in this world who should you listen to? – Part 4
It is becoming increasingly popular to “rebel” against authority and the “establishment” in various ways and throughout various countries in the world today. It started a couple of years back with occupy Wall Street, then the G20 summit, the Arab Spring and now civil disobedience in Hong Kong. But what are the real issues behind all of this and how can you find calm in this seemingly confusing time? Let’s talk about these concerns and try to come up with a successful solution…cont’d.
Second, a democratic society and the capitalist business system that comes along with it breed’s innovation. The very social media that these various groups around the world are using to suit their own ends was created by the “enemies” they are boasting about killing. Where is the logic in that?
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Darrell
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