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Laying Down the Law
Regarding the utility of the Law of Moses in the life of a believer in Christ: Before Jesus’ resurrection He said… Matthew 5:17 – “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.” After His resurrection He said… Luke 24: 44 …
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Righteous in OT ~ Righteous in NT
God’s definition of righteousness does not fundamentally change between the old and new testaments of the Bible. Both involve active faith and love for God. Old Testament: [Deuteronomy 6:4-5 NKJV]: 4 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one! 5 You shall love the LORD your God with all your…
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God Was, Is & Always Will Be A Covenant God
Yahweh God has, is and always will be a covenant God. A quick search for “covenant” in your favorite Bible app, website or concordance will easily demonstrate this fact and yet will only scratch the surface. Not long ago I wrote a post on “hesed” — a Hebrew word used hundreds of times in the…
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God’s Solid Foundation
“Nevertheless, the solid foundation of God stands firm, having this seal: ‘The Lord knows those who are His,’ and let everyone who claims the name of the Lord keep away from unrighteousness.” (2 Tim 2:19 Pickering NT) Notice God’s “solid foundation” doesn’t mention faith. The gospel was entirely conceived and begotten by the faithfulness of…
The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Make straight the way of the LORD” (John 1:23)