First/Old Covenant/Testament vs. Second/New Covenant/Testament. This occurs when we believe the facts about something but it doesn’t have any bearing on our lives or our heart. The Covenant of Circumcision came later, and that was based on the family line of Isaac receiving the promise of inheritance, not Ishmael, the first born.

Dr. Charles Stanley explains the distinction between a life-changing faith that transforms you into the likeness of Jesus Christ, and faith that is based on head knowledge alone. That is why it is called “works”, or “deeds”. Some of these sects tells us that Abraham had, or knew the Law of Moses, as they quote the following: Genesis 26:5 Did Abraham observe the Sabbath?

But some seem to think so. 7th Day Adventists Please log in using one of these methods to post your comment: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Abraham was indeed justified by “works” of James 2:26. “Your teachings are trying to equate the Law of Moses with the Torah, and that is not true. And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die. 2:1-10).”. That is works of righteousness. He took away the first, calling it old, so that he may establish the second, calling it new. I included the above verse because legalists are always referencing this verse.). Faith comes from hearing the gospel preached.

“Torah simply means…INSTRUCTIONS” Jesus taught…TORAH.”. You  are trying to equate the Law of Moses with the Torah. Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

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. If anyone can keep the law perfectly, then they have “earned” a wage, and God “owes” them eternal life. In regards to the Calvinists, they acknowledge that the Lord’s day is Sunday, so according to them, that is the ONLY commandment that was changed. Faith alone without the Law of Moses.

We are now under the Law of Christ, which is the Law of Faith, which is the Law of Freedom (liberty) and the COMMANDMENTS of Jesus is a singular commandment: Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself. So, if we are to believe that Abraham had the law, but that it just wasn’t codified yet, then we can be led to believe that Abraham was sinless, when reading Genesis 26:5. The Calvinists boast about the word exegesis. 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. Calvinists are about Law Plus Grace. 2. Works Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace. where no law is, there is no transgression. And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws. Jesus said “He who believes and is baptized will be saved..”(Mark 16:16) Jesus did not say God will give you the gift of faith so you can believe, be baptized and be saved. In v. 19 we see James saying that “faith,” without verifying fruit, is no different than demons, who are indeed in hell. YOU ARE INVITED TO FOLLOW MY CHRISTIAN BLOG. Jesus is the Son of God.

sin is the transgression of the law. HOW TO PRAY. God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second. Romans 4:15
Because Jesus said it does. All Rights Reserved. Sin But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament. 1. Romans 4:5 After God Spoke the Ten Commandments to ALL of the children of Israel, they were afraid that if God continued to speak to them, that they would die, so they asked if Moses would speak to them about what God wants of them, instead of God himself. I can say that I believe she is my wife but go out and be with other women; then my actions call into question my “belief.”. The former is misplaced faith. Saving faith is intelligent faith. What Sabbath? The Law of Moses is the Old Testament. Salvation is not predetermined by God and forced on a select few by forcing them to have faith and be saved. Obeying the law of Moses is earning your way, not knowing for sure. Romans 6:11 We should all know that the Old Testament, aka, Old Covenant, First Covenant, begins in Exodus 20. Jeremiah 31:31-32 Dictionary.com defines Exegesis as, “critical explanation or interpretation of a text or portion of a text, especially of the Bible.”  But the Calvinists are expository driven, rather than topical driven. Why was the Law of Moses instituted? The same is true for Jesus. Did Abraham go to church on Saturday?

Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) FAITH IS: Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood. The law of Moses is Bondage. *We see here that belief is not considered a work. Now FAITH IS:  The guarantee of things (substance/assurance) expected (hoped/waiting for). Can you believe this and still not be saved? But it has no effect on how I live my life. We are all familiar with the following verses: Ephesians 2:8 That is what the Calvinists reword it to state. Flesh vs. Hey George! Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of God.(NKJV). It’s called a conscience. So, do people who don’t know God, or Jesus, automatically go to hell because they are sinners? to expect with confidence; Expectation is defined as:  Anticipation;   Anticipation is defined as:  The act of looking forward, and, visualization of a future event or state. And the justification that Abraham gives in not disclosing that Sarah was his wife was because he did not feel that the fear of God was in that place. Hebrews 11:1  But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. But God’s Word can help us in thinking through the question. Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.(NKJV).

Carnal (Physical Land of Israel…with “specific” borders, and Isaac). Are we to be obedient to God? Some say that it is OK to eat all meats, while others think that having bacon with your eggs will get you to hell in a hand basket. Did the Egyptians allow the Hebrews to take Saturday off? From Exodus 20, beginning with the Ten Commandments. Change ). Why? By the way, man added verses numbers to the scriptures in the fifteenth century. Abraham knew that the Pharaoh was not going to harm Sarah. There was a similar question posed in Scripture and I think it’s important for us to go back to God’s Word for more information.
 Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away. The law prohibited the inheritance of eternal life (promised land). Romans 11:6 Sound confusing? The words commandments, statutes, and laws is somehow equated to the Law of Moses? Another one of their arguments is that God never changes, that is, if God set before us the Law of Moses, then we are to be obedient to the law of Moses, for God never changes. Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works. For example, I believe the sky is blue. On the other hand, there is mental or intellectual assent only. if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. Saving Faith vs Intellectual Faith - Charles Stanley (July-10-2019). The Old Testament does not begin with Genesis 1. Emerging “Returning to our Jewish Roots” movements. Our broken lives are a testimony of His saving grace.

if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. The Calvinists believe in a term called “Saving Faith”. Later, in Deuteronomy 5, Moses once again reiterates what was spoken in Exodus 20 – 24. “Jesus makes it clear that he didn’t come to destroy the “Torah or the Prophets” (Tanakh). For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Ephesians 2:9 *For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. The law was given so that sin would increase. Amen! Faith and Law is contrary to one another. The whole chapter of Galatians chapter 3 negates out that claim. And he said unto them, This is that which the.

Now it is important to distinguish between saving faith and what may be called mere intellectual assent. Romans 4:3 and Galatians 3:6 and James 2:23 all state the following: For what saith the scripture?

Exodus 16:23 Like I said above, Galatians 3 counters the claim that Abraham had the Law of Moses. 2 Corinthians 3:14 1 Corinthians 1:21 For since, in the wisdom of God , it pleased God through the foolishness of the messaged preached to save those who believe.(NKJV). And he said unto them, This is that which the Lord hath said, To morrow is the rest of the holy sabbath unto the Lord: Romans 5:13 Hoped, Hope: A worker is one who works, right? ( Log Out / 

Really? He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.


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