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We are instructed to walk as Yeshua did according to the law? Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. you are only fooling yourselves. 613 and 1050 commandments Via Documenta Trailer IS JESUS A CHRISTIAN? Live like Christ did quomodo nos secundum legem fecistis ambulare? 1 John 2:6 6 Qui dicit se in ipso manere, debet, sicut Jesus fecit. James 1:2 Sed non solum audi verbum Dei. Facias quod dicit. Alioquin modo vosmetipsos seducitis. Christus venit nos liberare a maledicto peccati et mortis. Christus venerat docere nos vivere. Christus uenit ad docendum quomodo Deum et hominem nostrum diligamus. Christus « solus missus est ad oves quae perierunt Israel. Leges cibum servabat Leviticum. Et sabbatizavit diem septimum sabbatum sanctum. Omnes festivitates Dei celebravit. Omnia mandata Dei et statuta custodivit. In baptismo totaliter submersus est. fimbriis vestimentorum fimbriis vestiebatur. 1 Peter 2:21 In hoc enim vocati estis, quoniam et Christus passus est pro vobis, vobis relinquens exemplum ut sequamini vestigia ejus. James 2:17 Non possumus fidem habere veritatis Verbi Dei, et vitam nostram contra eam operemur: 1 Peter 2:21 In hoc enim vocati estis, quia et Christus passus est pro vobis relinquens. exemplum tibi ut vestigia eius sequaris. John 14:6 Ego sum via, veritas et vita. Respondit Jesus. "Sine me nemo potest ire ad Patrem." Matthew 22:13 Tunc ait rex ministris: Ligatis manibus et pedibus ejus, mittite eum in tenebras exteriores. Ibi erit fletus et stridor dentium. 14 Multi enim sunt vocati, pauci vero electi. John 3:36 Et omnis qui credit in Filium Dei, habet vitam æternam. Qui non obedierit Filio, non experietur vitam æternam, sed sub irato Dei judicio permanet. 1 John 1:6 si dixerimus quoniam societatem habemus cum eo et in tenebris ambulamus mentimur et veritatem non facimus Quod agimus testimonium est eorum quae interius credimus. Actiones nostrae pro aliis interioribus opinionibus definiunt. Et in hoc scimus quoniam cognovimus eum, si mandata eius observemus. 4 Qui dicit se nosse eum, et mandata ejus non custodit, mendax est, et in hoc veritas non est. 5 Qui autem servat verbum ejus, vere dilectio Dei perfecta est in illo. In hoc cognoscimus quoniam in ipso sumus. 6 qui dicit se in ipso manere debet sicut ille ambulavit et ipse ambulare My Pater diliget eos, et ad illos veniemus et cum illis mansionem facimus». John 14:24 Qui non diligit me, verba mea non servat. et sermo quem vos auditis non est meus sed Patres qui me misit John 10:27 Oves meæ vocem meam audiunt, et ego cognosco eas, et sequuntur me. John 15:14 Vos amici mei estis, si feceritis quae ego praecipio vobis. Matthew 16:24 Dixit ergo Jesus ad discipulos suos: Si quis vult post me venire, abneget semetipsum, et tollat crucem suam, et sequatur me. John 15:16 Non vos me elegistis, sed ego elegi vos et posui vos: vos eatis et fructum afferatis, et fructus vester maneat: ut quodcumque petieritis Patrem in nomine meo, det vobis. Matthew 10:22 Et eritis odio omnibus propter nomen meum. Qui autem perseveraverit usque in finem, hic salvus erit. John 3:36 Qui credit in Filium, habet vitam æternam; quicumque non obedit Filio non videbit vitam, ira autem Dei manet in eo. Hebrews 10:26-27 Si enim peccantes ex industria susceptam veritatem, jam non permanet sacrificium pro peccatis, sed formidolosa exspectatio judicii, et furor ignis devorans adversarios. John 3:3 Respondit Jesus, et dixit ei : Amen, amen dico tibi, nisi quis renatus fuerit. non potest videre regnum Dei. in versu sequenti, "Iehovah dixit nobis quod peccare" non est custodire mandata Ipsius; In hoc distingui possunt filii Dei et filii diaboli. cuius filius es? 1 John 3:4 Omnis qui facit peccatum, iniquitatem facit. Peccatum enim est iniquitas. 5 Sed scitis quoniam Christus apparuit peccata tollere, et peccatum in eo non est. 6 Omnis, qui in eo manet, non peccat; Nemo, qui peccat, vidit eum, nec cognovit eum. 7 Filioli, nemo vos seducat. Qui facit justitiam, justus est, sicut et Christus justus est. 8 Qui facit peccatum, ex diabolo est: quoniam ab initio diabolus peccat. Et ideo revelatus est Filius Dei, ut dissolvat opera Diaboli. 9 Omnis qui natus est ex Deo, peccatum non facit: quoniam semen ipsius in eo manet; non potest peccare, quoniam ex Deo natus est. 10 In hoc discernuntur filii Dei, et filii diaboli: Omnis qui non facit justitiam, non est ex Deo, et qui non diligit fratrem suum. Matthew 7:21 Non omnis qui dicit mihi: Domine, Domine, intrabit in regnum cælorum, sed qui facit voluntatem Patris mei qui in cælis est. 22 multi dicent mihi in die illa Domine Domine Domine nonne in nomine tuo prophetavimus et in nomine tuo daemonia eiecimus et virtutes multas fecimus ; discedite a me operarii iniquitatis. 22 Et quodcumque petierimus, accipiemus ab eo: quoniam mandata ejus custodimus, et ea, quæ sunt placita coram eo, facimus. Christiana vulgaris doctrina de « iustitia per fidem » est iustitiam Dei « imputari » in iis qui « credunt » in « Iesu ». Id est, iustitiam, quam fidelis habet "theoricam" iustitiam, id est, non vere vivendum esse iuste a Deo ut « iustus » videatur. Dicunt, "Cum viderit te Deus, justitiam Christi videt, quia in Christo es." De his qui iusti habentur in conspectu Omnipotentis, manifestat Ioannes, hoc simplici ad intellegendum; John 3: 19 Hæc est autem damnatio: Lux venit in mundum, et dilexerunt homines magis tenebras quam lucem, erant enim eorum mala opera. 20 Omnis enim qui mala agit, odit lucem: et non venit ad lucem, ut non arguantur opera ejus. 21 Qui autem facit veritatem, venit ad lucem, ut ejus fiat facta manifestius videri possunt, quia in Deo facta sunt. Gladius Evangelii, Non pax, sed Divisio Luke 12:51 { Putatis quia pacem veni mittere in terram? Non, dico vobis, sed divisio. 52 Et ex hoc nunc dividentur quinque in domo una, tres in duo et duo in tres. 53 dividentur pater in filium et filius in patrem, mater in filiam et filia in matrem, socrus in nurum et nurus in socrum. in lege." James 1:2 Sed non solum audi verbum Dei. Facias quod dicit. Alioquin modo vosmetipsos seducitis. Definitio transgressionis; Mandatum aut legem violare: PECCATUM: transgredi limitem seu modum. To go beyond limites or statuto: praevaricari legem divinam violare. Sic, hoc quaeris, peccatum exerces? Leges Iehovae servas? Ergo ex fructu cognosces eos? 1 John 3:7 Filioli, nemo vos seducat. Qui facit justitiam, justus est, sicut Jesus justus est. Nihil facilius intelligit quam. Non quaeritur quid Filius Dei vivi dixerit vel fecerit. Verba Iehovae eiusque actiones Filii humano interpretando non indigent.
- 21 steps to salvation | Answers 4 Saints
21 Steps to Salvation Calvinism vs Arminianism bottom of page click on God cannot stand the prayers of anyone who disobeys his Law. Proverbs 28:9 In Isaiah 66:15-17, we see that in the context of the Lord’s return, when He returns, He is clearly upset that people are eating pork. If He cares then, why would we assume that He does not care now? 1. Hear the True Gospel The first step of the build is listening to the unfiltered, original message of God. “From that time Yeshua began to preach and to say, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” — Matthew 4:17 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” — John 8:32 What this means: You cannot build a straight wall if you are reading a warped blueprint. Hearing the true Gospel means listening to the actual Word of God—not human traditions, clever shortcuts, or watered-down messages that just make people feel good in the pew. It is the moment you hear the real standard for the very first time. 2. Believe the True Gospel True belief is not just agreeing with facts; it is placing your absolute confidence and weight on the message. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” — Hebrews 11:6 What this means: Believing means you look at the plumb line and say, "That string is perfectly straight, and I trust it completely." It is an inner conviction that drives you to action. If you don't truly believe the blueprint is accurate, you will never bother to change how you are laying your bricks. 3. Repent of Past Sins Repentance is a deliberate, U-turn in direction. It means stopping your lawlessness and turning back toward the Law of God. “I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” — Luke 13:3 What this means: Since 1 John 3:4 tells us that sin is breaking God's law, your old wall was naturally leaning and crooked. Repentance is the moment you drop your tools, admit your wall is out of line, and make a firm decision to tear down the old, lawless way of living so you can rebuild it straight. 4. Confess Faith in Yeshua Messiah Confession is the public declaration of who is in charge of your building site. “For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” — Romans 10:10 What this means: Confession is nailing your colors to the mast. It means standing up and declaring out loud to the world, to the adversary, and to the assembly: "Yeshua is my Master, and I am building my life on His foundation from this day forward." 5. Be Baptized Baptism is the physical and spiritual washing away of the rubble from your old life. “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Yeshua Messiah for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” — Acts 2:38 What this means: Going under the water is the formal burial of the old, crooked structure. You don't build a new house on top of old trash. You clear the lot. Baptism washes away the stain of past lawlessness so you can step out of the water onto a clean, solid foundation. 6. Be Faithful Unto Death Loyalty to the Creator must be absolute, even when the pressure of the world threatens to break you. “Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” — Revelation 2:10 What this means: This is the ultimate test of the structure. When the storms of persecution, sickness, or trials hit the wall, a true believer refuses to let a single brick slip. It means your loyalty to the Master Builder stays intact even if holding the line costs you your physical life. 7. Obey Him for Eternal Salvation The author of salvation specifically identifies who His work is for: those who follow His instructions. “And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.” — Hebrews 5:9 What this means: The Master Builder only claims ownership of the walls that actually followed His blueprints. Faith that refuses to obey is an illusion. Salvation belongs to the people who don't just call Him "Lord," but who actually submit to His authority and do what He asks. 8. Live Exactly as Yeshua Did The Messiah's walk on this earth is the ultimate, flawless example for our daily lives. “He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.” — 1 John 2:6 What this means: Yeshua is the living plumb line. If you want to know how to treat people, how to handle temptation, or how to keep God's commands, you look at His life. If a custom or a lifestyle choice doesn't square up with how Yeshua walked, it does not belong in your wall. 9. Do What the Word Says, Don't Just Listen True faith is an active, hands-on construction project, not a spectator sport. “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” — James 1:22 What this means: Sitting in a pew and nodding along with a sermon doesn't build anything. If you know what the Bible says but don't practice it on Monday morning, you are fooling yourself. True faith requires you to pick up the trowel and actually lay the bricks according to the instructions. 10. Possess the Spirit of Christ True conversion requires the supernatural presence of the Holy Spirit living inside you. “Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.” — Romans 8:9 What this means: The Holy Spirit is the gravity that keeps the plumb line straight. Without the Spirit living inside your heart, you have no power to keep the wall in line, and you don't belong to the Owner of the house. You must have His seal on the inside. 11. Receive the Holy Spirit Through Obedience God places His Spirit inside those who have a heart bent toward submission. “And we are His witnesses of these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.” — Acts 5:32 What this means: God does not pour His Holy Spirit into a vessel that intends to stay rebellious and lawless. The Spirit is given as a helper to help you keep the Law. When you step out in willingness to obey, God anchors His supernatural strength deep inside your life. 12. Call on the Name of Yeshua Messiah Deliverance and strength come from actively crying out to the authority and identity of the Son. “For ‘whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’” — Romans 10:13 What this means: When the wall is leaning, when your own strength fails, or when the enemy attacks, you don't rely on yourself. You call on the name and the legal authority of Yeshua. It is an active cry for help to the only One who has the power to hold the structure together. 13. Keep the Commandments to Enter Into Life When asked directly how to inherit eternal life, the Messiah pointed straight back to God's boundaries. “Jesus said to him... ‘If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.’” — Matthew 19:17 What this means: Commandments are not heavy burdens; they are the side-guards that keep the wall from warping. Since sin is breaking the law, keeping the commandments is how we show we love God and want our lives to stay completely square with His righteousness. 14. Trust the Son to Not Perish Escape from the penalty of lawlessness requires absolute reliance on the sacrifice of the Messiah. “That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.” — John 3:15,16 What this means: No matter how hard we try to build straight, our past sins would condemn us if not for Jesus. Trusting the Son means knowing that His blood covers our imperfections and saves our structure from facing the ultimate collapse of spiritual death. 15. Walk by Faith, Not by Sight The Christian walk requires trusting God’s structural blueprint even when circumstances look dark and confusing. “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7 What this means: Sometimes the fog of life rolls in, and you can't see two feet in front of you. Walking by faith means you don't guess or look around at what everyone else is doing. You trust the plumb line in your hand because you know God's weight is true, even when your eyes can't see the top of the line. 16. Obey the Son to Avoid Angry Judgment Rejecting the instructions of the King leaves a person exposed to the holy consequences of rebellion. “He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” — John 3:36 What this means: You cannot claim to believe in Jesus while actively refusing to listen to Him. Intentional disobedience is rebellion, and a wall built in open defiance of the Blueprints will eventually face inspection and be completely demolished under divine judgment 17. Be Born Again Salvation requires a radical, supernatural transformation from above—not just a superficial patch-job. “ Yeshua answered and said to him, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.’” — John 3:3 What this means: God doesn't just want to fix a few cracks in your old wall; He wants to give you a brand-new nature. Yeshua told Nicodemus that what is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit, moving like the wind. If you claim you are already fully "born again" right now, why are you still trapped in a temporary body of flesh and blood instead of a glorified, immortal spirit body? Are you confusing the earnest promise of the Holy Spirit inside you today with the actual, physical rebirth that only happens at the resurrection of the dead? True rebirth replaces the temporary structure of flesh with an immortal house from heaven. 18. Produce Good Deeds So Faith Isn't Dead Active obedience and good fruit are the unmistakable evidence of a living faith. “Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” — James 2:17 What this means: Faith is invisible until it shows up in your actions. If someone claims to be a master builder but has never laid a single brick or done a single good deed, their claim is useless. True, saving faith will always show up clearly in the work you do for God's kingdom. 19. Worship God in Spirit and Truth True service to the Father requires complete honesty, removing the masks of religious pretense. “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” — John 4:24 "What this means: This means stop pretending to be a flawless saint in the church pew if you are falling apart on the inside. Worshiping in truth means standing perfectly vertical before God, baring your soul, and saying, "Lord, here is exactly where my wall is leaning." Furthermore, Acts 5:32 states that God gives the Holy Spirit to those who obey Him. This principle emphasizes that a willing, obedient heart is a key condition for receiving and experiencing the empowering presence of the Spirit. If you do not have the Spirit of Christ, you are none of His. Because 1 John 3:4 warns that "sin is the transgression of the law," walking in the Spirit is the only way to overcome the flesh and keep from breaking God's boundaries. 20. Endure Until the End Salvation is a marathon, not a sprint. The prize is given to those who finish the entire construction project. “But he who endures to the end shall be saved.” — Matthew 24:13 What this means: It’s not about how fast you start; it’s about whether your structure stands the test of time. True believers don't pack up their tools and walk away when the culture turns against them or when things get tough. They stay on the wall, checking the line, until the project is completely finished. 21. Be Grafted Into Israel Believers from the nations are joined directly into God’s original, enduring covenant family tree. “And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree...” — Romans 11:17 What this means: You are not a lone house sitting out on an island by yourself. By faith in the Messiah, God links your life directly into the great, historic fortress of His covenant people—Israel. You share in their root, their history, their promises, and their responsibilities to the King. 3 Commonly Misunderstood Bible Questions Answered For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. Many are called but few are saved. Matthew 22:14 And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; God has pronounced that the penalty of sin is spiritual death and separation from God in a place of judgment called hell: “For the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). Jesus clearly taught that sinners were condemned in sin and would perish and go to hell if they didn't believe in Him as their Savior (John 3:16-18). What are the 21 steps to salvation? 1 John 3:4 Whosoever committed sin transgression also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. Hear the True Gospel. (Matthew 4:17 John 8:32) Believe the True Gospel (Hebrews 11:6, John 20:31) Repent of past sins (Luke 13:3, Acts 17:30) Confess faith in Yeshua Messiah (Romans 10:10, Matthew 10:32) Be Baptized (Galatians 3:27, Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38) Be faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10) For all who obey him eternal salvation Hebrews 5:9 Whoever claims to live in him must live as Yeshua did.1 John 2:6 But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. James 1:2 And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. Romans 8:1 We are witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit, who is given by God to those who obey him.” Acts 5:32 “whoever calls on the name of the Yeshua Messiah shall be saved.Romans 10:13-15 For But if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments. Matthew 19:16-26 That whosoever believe i n him should not perish, but have eternal life…John 3:15,16 For we live by faith, not by sight. (Hebrews 11:6) And without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.2 Corinthians 5:7 And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn’ t obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment.” John 3: Yeshua Messiah replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. ”John 3:3 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds , it is dead and useless. James 2:17-23 You must worship God in TRUTH and SPIRIT John 4:24 You must endure until the end to be saved . Matthew 24:13 We must be grafted into Israel. Romans 11:11-31 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree." He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Yeshua Messiah so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Galatians 3:14 Explanation Obedience is a requirement for receiving the Holy Spirit, along with faith in Christ's sacrifice. Repentance, or turning away from sin and toward obedience, is also required. The Holy Spirit gives guidance and companionship, and enables people to obey, kill sin, and be sanctified. "Born of the Spirit" (regeneration) is a spiritual rebirth, a work of the Holy Spirit that gives us new life and makes us capable of understanding and responding to God. Without this spiritual birth, one cannot "see" or "enter" the Kingdom of God (heaven). 1. The Holy Spirit Indwells Believers as a Mark of Salvation :The Holy Spirit Indwells Believers as a Mark of Salvation: 2.The Holy Spirit is the Seal and Guarantee of Our Inheritance : Ephesians 1:13-14: "In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory." 3. The Holy Spirit Regenerates and Gives New Life: 4. The Holy Spirit Sanctifies and Transforms Us: Chist redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: " Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree. " He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Yeshua Messiah so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Galatians 3:14 The decrees of Yehovah are trustworthy , making wise the simple. The commandments of Yehovah are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of Yehovah are clear, giving insight into living. Reverence for Yehovah is pure , lasting forever. The laws of Yehovah are true ; each one is fair. They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them. Psalm 19:7 The one who belongs listens and responds to Yehovah's words. If you don't listen and respond , it is because you don't belong to Yehovah." John 8:47 Some say that God's promises to those who obey him include: Being blessed Being saved Being watched over Being taken care of Being given what you ask for Being happy Living longer Lacking nothing good God's Law Reflects God's Character (Who He Is): The ultimate source of all truth is God Himself. He is perfectly holy, just, righteous, good, and loving. His law, therefore, is not arbitrary rules, but an expression of His very nature. It reveals what is inherently true, good, and right because it stems from the perfectly true, good, and righteous God. Psalm 119:142 says, "Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And Your law is truth. " This verse directly links God's righteousness (His character) with His law being truth. The Law as Divine Instruction and Revelation: In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word "Torah" (often translated as "Law") literally means "instruction," "teaching," or "guidance." It's not just a list of prohibitions, but a comprehensive revelation of God's will and wisdom for how humanity should live and how they can have a relationship with Him. Since God is truth, His instructions are true. They accurately describe reality, the nature of good and evil, and the path to genuine life and flourishing. Psalm 19:7-9 beautifully describes the law: "The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether." Notice the consistent emphasis on truth, purity, and righteousness. The Law Exposes Sin and Points to Reality: The law serves as a mirror, showing humanity its imperfection and sinfulness in contrast to God's perfect standard. In this sense, it is "true" because it accurately diagnoses the human condition. Romans 3:20 states, "for through the law comes knowledge of sin." The law truthfully reveals what is wrong, what deviates from God's intended design for creation and humanity. Jesus Christ Embodies and Fulfills the Law/Truth: Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). He is the ultimate revelation of God's truth. He also stated that He came not to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17). He perfectly lived out the Law and, through His sacrifice, perfectly satisfied its righteous demands on behalf of humanity. Therefore, the truth found in the Law ultimately points to and is embodied by Jesus Christ. The Law Guides Towards a True and Abundant Life: Living in accordance with God's law, empowered by the Holy Spirit, leads to a life that is truly abundant, meaningful, and aligned with God's design. This is not about earning salvation, but about living out the reality of being a new creation in Christ. The moral principles embedded in the law are timeless and beneficial for human flourishing, regardless of one's belief system. For example, honesty, faithfulness, and respect for life are universally recognized as good. In summary, when we say "the law is truth," we mean that God's law is a direct reflection of His unchanging, perfect, and truthful character. It is a divine revelation that accurately defines reality, distinguishes right from wrong, exposes sin, and ultimately points to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of all truth and the source of true righteousness. It provides guidance for a life that is genuinely good and pleasing to God. Key Differences and Implications The Reformed (Calvinist) Order of Salvation The Armenian/Wesleyan Order of Salvation What is the Order of Salvation? The ordo salutis (Latin for "order of salvation") is a theological construct in Christian soteriology that describes the logical (not always strictly chronological) sequence of God's saving acts applied to the believer. It originates from Reformed theology but has been adapted across traditions, highlighting the interplay between divine sovereignty and human response Rooted in passages like Romans 8:29–30 (the "golden chain" of salvation), it underscores salvation as God's initiative from eternity to consummation. While all orthodox Christians affirm the core elements—such as Christ's atonement, faith, justification, and glorification—the order varies significantly between Reformed (Calvinist) and Arminian /Wesleyan views. Reformed theology prioritizes monergism (God's sole work), placing regeneration before faith, while Arminianism emphasizes synergism (cooperation via free will enabled by grace), placing faith before regeneration. The Reformed (Calvinist) Order of Salvation In this view, salvation begins with God's eternal decree and proceeds irresistibly, with human faith as a result of divine regeneration rather than its precondition. A typical sequence includes: Election/Predestination: God's sovereign choice of individuals before creation, based on His will alone (Ephesians 1:4–5). Calling: An outward gospel proclamation and inner, effectual call by the Spirit (Romans 8:30). Regeneration: The Holy Spirit imparts new spiritual life to the elect, enabling faith (Titus 3:5; Ezekiel 36:26). Conversion (Faith and Repentance): The regenerated sinner trusts Christ and turns from sin, as gifts from God (Ephesians 2:8–9). Justification: God declares the believer righteous, imputing Christ's merit (Romans 5:1). Adoption: Believers enter God's family as heirs (Galatians 4:4–7). Sanctification: Progressive growth in holiness, empowered by the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:23). Perseverance: God's preservation of the saints unto the end (Philippians 1:6). Glorification : Final perfection at Christ's return (Romans 8:30). This order emphasizes that no one can contribute to their salvation, avoiding any implication of merit. The Arminian/Wesleyan Order of Salvation Arminians stress prevenient (preceding) grace that restores free will to all sinners, making faith the condition for receiving salvation's benefits. Regeneration follows faith, and perseverance is conditional on continued belief. Roger Olson's classical Arminian sequence is: Electing Grace in Christ: God's election of all who will believe (foreseen faith). Atonement: Christ's universal provision for sinners. Prevenient Grace: God's enabling grace through the gospel, convicting and illuminating (Titus 2:11). Conversion (Repentance and Faith): The sinner's free response to believe and repent. Regeneration, Justification, Adoption , Union with Christ, Indwelling Spirit: Initial saving acts upon faith (John 3:3–5; Romans 5:1). Sanctification: Progressive (and potentially entire) holiness. Glorification: For those who persevere through faith. A broader Arminian outline includes universal/resistible calling before faith, with sanctification open to full freedom from sin's power in Wesleyan thought. Key Differences and Implications Faith vs. Regeneration: Reformed: Regeneration causes faith (monergistic). Arminian: Faith precedes and conditions regeneration (synergistic). Election: Reformed: Unconditional (individual selection). Arminian: Conditional (based on foreseen faith or corporate election in Christ). Calling and Perseverance: Reformed: Irresistible and guaranteed. Arminian: Resistible and dependent on human cooperation. Practical Ramifications: Reformed views foster assurance in God's sovereignty; Arminian emphasizes responsibility and warning against apostasy (Hebrews 6:4–6). These frameworks unite in affirming salvation by grace through Christ alone, differing mainly in emphasis to guard biblical truths like sovereignty (Reformed) and love for all (Arminian). For deeper reading, explore primary sources like the Westminster Confession (Reformed) or Arminius's writings. If you'd like focus on a specific tradition, biblical exegesis, or modern debates, let me know! Anchor 1
- Judgement | Answers 4 Saints
Then comes the judgement 📋 The Final Appointment with God Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,— Hebrews 9:27 Here is the expanded, 10-question version of the test. It drives home the absolute weight of that single, unavoidable appointment with death and judgment, stripping away every possible excuse a churchgoer might use to stall. Question 1: The Timeline of Repentance Traditional church culture often conditions people to think they have plenty of time to align their lives with the truth later on. According to the absolute law of mortality, when does your opportunity to stop practicing lawlessness (anomia) permanently end? A) It extends past the grave, offering a second chance to look at the commandments. B) The exact second your physical breath stops. There are no extensions, no revisions, and no delays. Question 2: The Representation at the Throne When you stand at the judgment seat described in Hebrews 9:27, who will be standing there with you to answer for the way you lived your life? A) Your pastor, your spouse, or your church community to help explain your traditions. B) Absolutely no one. You will stand entirely alone, answering directly for whether you physically walked as He walked. Question 3: The Currency of Judgment Many churchgoers rely on their regular attendance, church titles, or good intentions as their security. When the books are opened after death, what is the ultimate standard of measurement? A) How popular your church was and how sincere your human traditions felt. B) Literal alignment with the unchanging Word of God and the physical footsteps of the Messiah (1 John 2:6). Question 4: The Delusion of "Later" If a conditioned mind looks at a clear commandment today (like the Seventh-Day Sabbath or the dietary laws) and says, "I'll look into that some other time," what are they gambling with? A) A harmless delay that grace will automatically cover. B) A sudden, unannounced arrival at their fixed appointment with death—sealing them forever in a state of unacknowledged betrayal. Question 5: The Passing Grade Fallacy Many churchgoers believe they will pass judgment because they are "better than most people" or because they don't do "the really bad sins." What does the mirror of God’s Law say about this excuse at judgment? A) God grades on a curve and compares you to the rest of the world. B) God compares you strictly to His perfect standard. Breaking even one point of the Torah makes you guilty of lawlessness. Question 6: The Pastor’s Accountability Shield If your local pastor told you from the pulpit that the Seventh-Day Sabbath was changed or that the dietary laws were done away with, whose head will that error fall on when you stand before the throne? A) The pastor will take the blame, and you will be let off the hook for just following orders. B) You will answer for your own blindness. The blind leading the blind means both fall into the ditch. Question 7: The Finality of the Closed Door In Matthew 25, the foolish virgins arrived late, knocked on the door, and cried out to be let in. What does their sudden, permanent rejection teach us about the moment after death? A) That God will eventually relent if you beg long and hard enough after you die. B) That once the door of mortality is shut, the Master's decision is final and absolute. Question 8: The Myth of the Church Altar Many rely on a past prayer, a baptism certificate, or an emotional night at a church altar as a permanent insurance policy against judgment. If that past event didn't result in a lifestyle of physical obedience, what is it worth on Judgment Day? A) It is a valid, unbreakable contract of salvation regardless of how you lived. B) It is a worthless piece of paper that proves you talked the talk but refused to walk the walk. Question 9: The "Depart from Me" Reality In Matthew 7:22-23, the people rejected by Yeshua were completely shocked. They expected a reward. What was the exact reason they were cast away on their judgment day? A) They didn't do enough church activities or build a big enough ministry. B) They practiced anomia—living a lifestyle completely detached from and opposite to God’s Torah. Question 10: The Ultimate Fear of Man If you refuse to obey the Creator's physical commandments today because you are terrified that your friends, family, or church will turn on you, what are you failing to realize about the moment of death? A) That keeping the peace with people on earth is more important than keeping the covenant. B) That every single person you are trying to please today will be completely absent from your judgment. Their opinions will mean nothing when you face the Judge. ⚖️ The Verdict Blueprint If you chose "B" for every answer: Awake to Reality. You understand that time is a luxury you do not own. You recognize that the delusion of traditional comfort will instantly vaporize the moment you close your eyes in death, leaving you alone before the Judge. If you made excuses or chose "A": Stalling in Delusion. You are currently banking on a traditional safety net that does not exist in scripture. You are treating a terrifying, fixed appointment like an optional meeting. "Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth." — Proverbs 27:1 The clock is ticking down to your appointment. Drop the church excuses, face the mirror, and align your walk with the Messiah before your time runs out. This diagnostic test uses the same direct, mirroring method. It contrasts the common theological defenses used to excuse a lawless lifestyle with the stark, uncompromised warnings found throughout the scriptures. 📋 The "Profession vs. Walk" Mirror Test Instructions: Answer these 4 direct questions honestly based on the everyday choices, priorities, and scriptural claims of the modern believer you are evaluating. Question 1: The Definition of Deception If this person reads the warning in James 1:22 ("Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves"), how do they reconcile their own lifestyle? A) They recognize that "doing the Word" means physically mimicking the obedience, Sabbaths, and righteousness of the Messiah, viewing any other path as self-deception. B) They believe that mentally agreeing with theology or sitting in a pew satisfies the text, using "grace" to redefine a hearer as a doer. Question 2: The Fruit of Knowing Him According to 1 John 2:4, "The man who says, 'I know Him,' but does not do what He commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him." When confronted with the actual commandments Christ kept (the Torah), how does this person respond? A) They acknowledge that to know Him is to obey the same instructions He obeyed, striving for total alignment with His walk. B) They claim they "know Him" through an emotional connection or a past prayer, dismissing His actual commands as an outdated yoke meant only for a bygone era. Question 3: The True Measure of Love When Jesus says, "If you love me, keep my commandments," and John reinforces it in 1 John 5:3 ("For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments"), what does "love" look like in this person's life? A) Love is treated as a binding action of physical obedience to the Father's established instructions and statutes. B) Love is treated as a subjective feeling, a sentimental vibe, or an internal emotion that requires no adherence to a biblical calendar, diet, or Sabbath. Question 4: The Reality of Coming Judgment Scripture states in John 3:36 that "anyone who doesn't obey the Son will never experience eternal life but will remain under God's angry judgment." Knowing that the Son explicitly warned in Matthew 5:17–19 that not a single jot or tittle would pass from the Law, how does this person view the final accounting? A) They realize that the Son commands an active turn away from lawlessness (sin) and toward the Torah, making repentance a physical U-turn in behavior. B) They assume their confession shields them from any requirement to obey, believing the Son "fulfilled" the Law so that they are free to ignore it without facing consequences. The Scoring Key: Look back at the boxes checked. If the answers lean toward B, the mirror reveals a sobering truth: it is impossible to claim the destination of the Savior while walking in the exact opposite direction.
- Practicing Christians | Answers4saints.com
Why would any Christian not believe or want to keep the 10 Commandments? or say I don't have to keep the commandments? and why don't they want to live and love God by keeping His commandments? Christianity the New Religion Why would any Christian not believe or want to keep the 10 Commandments? or say I dont have to keep the commandments? Warning, look at what the verse doesn't say when you read them (The 10 commandments) 613 commandments 1,050 New Testament Commands How much do you really know about the Bible? Think your minister knows his Bible?Think again. Satan’s Greatest Deception The Ten commandments Christianity the new religion Excuses Christians Use For Not Keeping The Law #1 Romans 10 and verse 4 say Christ is the end of the law for righteousness. Does this verse really mean that Christians have no moral obligation to the law of God? (Romans 7:12 God's Law is Holy So the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.) Numbers 23:19 God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? Hebrews 13:8 James 1:17 Excuses Christians Use For Not Keeping The Law #2 Colossians 2 in verse 14 says, Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross. Were the 10 commandments really against us? Were the 10 commandments really contrary to us? Did Jesus really nail the 10 commandments to His cross? (Psalms 40:8 KJV) I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.) (Romans 8:7 KJV) Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. (Mark 7:8 For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. Excuses Christians Use For Not Keeping The Law Of God #3 In Ephesians 2:14-15 the Bible says, For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace. Was the middle wall of partition the 10 commandments? Did Jesus abolish the 10 commandments? (Hebrews 5:9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; (Revelation 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. (Colossians 2:21 KJV) (Touch not; taste not; handle not; (Colossians 2:22 KJV) All are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men? The Jews created a partition between the Jews and gentiles causing issues in the temple. Excuses Christians Use For Not Keeping The Law Of God #4 The book of Galatians says the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith comes, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. Exactly what law was a schoolmaster to bring us to faith in Christ? Was it the 10 commandments like so many Christians suppose? The Schoolmaster was the aminal sacrifice that showed all sin requires a blood sacrifice and lead to the cross Excuses Christians Use For Not Keeping The Law Of God #5 Jesus said in Matthew 5:17, “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.” The thing Jesus said don’t think is the very thing that many Christians are thinking and that is that Jesus abolished the law. Just what did Jesus mean when He said, I came to fulfill the law? Does this mean there is no moral obligation to the 10 commandments? Excuses Christians Use For Not Keeping The Law #6 The law has been abolished and nailed to the cross. What do you do when your church is teaching heresy? Excuses Christians Use For Not Keeping The Law #7 We’re not under the Old Covenant we’re under the New Covenant. Does the New Covenant dismiss our need to obey the laws of God?
- Comandments | Answers 4 Saints
God’s Promises to Those Who Keep His Commands God will reveal Himself to us. “He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him” (John 14:21 ). God will dwell with us. “If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him” (John 14:23 ). We will abide in God’s love and our joy will be full. “If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full” (John 15:10–11 ). We will know that we know and love God. “And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. . . . Whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him” (I John 2:3 , 5 ). “If ye love me, keep my commandments ” (John 14:15 ). We will show love to God’s children. “By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments” (I John 5:2 ). We will be friends of Christ. “Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you” (John 15:14 ). Our prayers will be answered. “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight” (I John 3:22 ). We will be disciples. “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another ” (John 13:34–35 ). Remember: “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure ” (Philippians 2:13 ). Living a life of obedience to God is not found by striving or trying harder, but rather by abiding in Christ. God is the One that works in you to will and to do His good pleasure. In I Thessalonians Chapter 5, after a list of important commands such as “Pray without ceasing,” “In every thing give thanks,” and “Quench not the Spirit,” we find this verse: “Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it” (verse 24). Praise God that He does not just give us these commands, but He also does them in and through us! The only way we are faithful is be The Hand: Representing action. By "binding" a principle to your hand, it serves as a reminder that your physical deeds and work should align with your beliefs. The Forehead: Representing intellect and vision . Placing it between the eyes signifies that these truths should focus your thoughts and dictate how you perceive the world. Remember God's Words 18 Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 19Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.… The works of the law are not what you think they are works of men Deuteronomy 11:18 - Remember God's Words Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 19 Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.… The Hand: Representing action . By "binding" a principle to your hand, it serves as a reminder that your physical deeds and work should align with your beliefs. The Forehead: Representing intellect and vision. Placing it between the eyes signifies that these truths should focus your thoughts and dictate how you perceive the world. Bible Verses About the Consequences of Disobedience 1 . Deuteronomy 28:15 – Curses for Disobedience However, if you do not obey the Lord your God and do not carefully follow all his commands and decrees I am giving you today, all these curses will come on you and overtake you. 2. Romans 6:23 – The Wages of Sin Is Death For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. 3. Galatians 6:7-8 – You Reap What You Sow Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 4. Proverbs 13:15 – The Way of the Unfaithful Leads to Their Destruction Good judgment wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction 5. Isaiah 1:19-20 – If You Are Willing and Obedient If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land; but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. 6. Jeremiah 17:5-6 – Cursed Is the One Who Trusts in Man This is what the Lord says: Cursed is the one who trusts in man , who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord. That person will be like a bush in the wastelands; they will not see prosperity when it comes. They will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives. 7. Proverbs 1:24-27 – When Disaster Strikes But since you refuse to listen when I call and no one pays attention when I stretch out my hand, since you disregard all my advice and do not accept my rebuke, I in turn will laugh when disaster strikes you; I will mock when calamity overtakes you—when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind, when distress and trouble overwhelm you. 8. Numbers 32:23 – Be Sure Your Sin Will Find You Out But if you fail to do this, you will be sinning against the Lord; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out. 9. 1 Samuel 15:23 – Rebellion Is as the Sin of Witchcraft For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and presumption is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He has also rejected you from being king. 10. Proverbs 14:12 – There Is a Way That Appears to Be Right There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. 11. James 1:14-15 – When Desire Has Conceived But each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. 12. Hosea 8:7 – They Sow the Wind and Reap the Whirlwind They sow the wind and reap the whirlwind. The stalk has no head; it will produce no flour. Were it to yield grain, foreigners would swallow it up. 13. Ezekiel 18:20 – The Soul Who Sins Shall Die The soul who sins is the one who will die. The child will not share the guilt of the parent, nor will the parent share the guilt of the child. The righteousness of the righteous will be credited to them, and the wickedness of the wicked will be charged against them. 14. Proverbs 5:22-23 – The Evil Deeds of the Wicked Ensnare Them The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast. For lack of discipline they will die, led astray by their own great folly. 15. 2 Chronicles 36:16 – Until the Wrath of the Lord Arose But they mocked God’s messengers, despised his words and scoffed at his prophets until the wrath of the Lord was aroused against his people and there was no remedy. 16. Hebrews 2:2-3 – How Shall We Escape If We Ignore So Great a Salvation? For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? 17. Jeremiah 7:23-24 – They Did Not Listen or Pay Attention But I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in obedience to all I command you, that it may go well with you. But they did not listen or pay attention; instead, they followed the stubborn inclinations of their evil hearts. They went backward and not forward. 18. Deuteronomy 8:19-20 – If You Ever Forget the Lord If you ever forget the Lord your God and follow other gods and worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely be destroyed. Like the nations the Lord destroyed before you, so you will be destroyed for not obeying the Lord your God. 19. Proverbs 28:9 – Even Their Prayers Are Detestable If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable. 20. Romans 1:28 – God Gave Them Over to a Depraved Mind Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done. 21. Proverbs 29:1 – Suddenly Destroyed Without Remedy Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. 22. Leviticus 26:14-16 – If You Will Not Listen to Me But if you will not listen to me and carry out all these commands, and if you reject my decrees and abhor my laws and fail to carry out all my commands and so violate my covenant, then I will do this to you: I will bring on you sudden terror, wasting diseases and fever that will destroy your sight and sap your strength. 23. Isaiah 3:11 – Woe to the Wicked! Woe to the wicked! Disaster is upon them! They will be paid back for what their hands have done. 24. Amos 3:2 – Therefore I Will Punish You You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your sins. 25. Jeremiah 22:21 – You Have Not Obeyed Me I warned you when you felt secure, but you said, ‘I will not listen!’ This has been your way from your youth; you have not obeyed me. 26. Psalm 81:11-12 – My People Would Not Listen But my people would not listen to me; Israel would not submit to me. So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices. 27. 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 – He Will Punish Those Who Do Not Obey He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might. 28. Colossians 3:25 – Anyone Who Does Wrong Will Be Repaid Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism. 29. Proverbs 11:21 – The Wicked Will Not Go Unpunished Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free. 30. Matthew 7:26-27 – The Foolish Man Who Built on Sand But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash. 31. Luke 12:47-48 – The Servant Who Knows His Master’s Will The servant who knows the master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what the master wants will be beaten with many blows. But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. 32. Hebrews 10:26-27 – If We Deliberately Keep On Sinning If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God. 33. Ezekiel 3:20 – When a Righteous Person Turns From Their Righteousness Again, when a righteous person turns from their righteousness and does evil, and I put a stumbling block before them, they will die. Since you did not warn them, they will die for their sin. The righteous things that person did will not be remembered, and I will hold you accountable for their blood. 34. 1 Corinthians 10:5 – God Was Not Pleased With Most of Them Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. 35. Revelation 22:18-19 – If Anyone Takes Words Away I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll. Obedience to God’s word is a cornerstone of the Christian life, reflecting our love, trust, and commitment to him. The Bible offers numerous verses that guide believers on the path of obedience, emphasizing its significance and the blessings it brings. Below are 33 Bible verses on obedience, each accompanied by a reflection to inspire and deepen your understanding. John 14:15 “If you love me, keep my commandments.” Reflection: True love for Christ manifests in our willingness to follow His teachings. Obedience is not merely about adhering to rules but is a heartfelt response to the love of God. By keeping the commandments of the Lord, we demonstrate our devotion and align our actions with His divine will. Deuteronomy 11:27 “A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you this day.” Reflection: God promises success and blessings to those who follow His commands. Obedience opens the door to divine favor, guiding us toward the good land He has prepared. By choosing the way of truth, we position ourselves to receive the fullness of His promises. James 1:22 “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” Reflection: Engaging with the word of God is essential, but it must be coupled with action. Merely being a hearer of the word without implementing it leads to self-deception. True faith is demonstrated when we become doers of the word, actively living out God’s teachings in our daily lives. 1 Samuel 15:22 “To obey is better than sacrifice , and to hearken than the fat of rams.” Reflection: God values true obedience over ritualistic offerings. While sacrifices were significant under the law of Moses, they are meaningless without a heart inclined toward obedience. Prioritizing the voice of the Lord and aligning our actions with His will brings Him great delight. Romans 6:16 “Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?” Reflection: Our choices reveal our allegiances. Yielding to sin leads to spiritual death, while man’s obedience to God results in righteousness. By choosing to be obedient slaves to righteousness, we embrace the way of faithfulness and reflect the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Matthew 7:21 “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.” Reflection: Verbal confession alone is insufficient for entering the kingdom of heaven. It is through doing the will of my Father that we demonstrate genuine faith. Obedience is the key that unlocks the door to eternal fellowship with God, emphasizing the importance of obedience in our spiritual walk. Romans 13:1 “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.” Reflection: Respecting governing authorities is an act of obedience to God, acknowledging His sovereignty in establishing leadership. By submitting to earthly rulers, we honor God’s ordained order, fostering peace and reflecting the law of love in our interactions with society. Luke 11:28 “Blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.” Reflection: Hearing the word of God is a blessing, but the greater blessing lies in keeping it. Obedience transforms knowledge into wisdom, allowing us to bear fruit in our lives. By faithfully adhering to God’s teachings, we experience the fullness of His blessings and the joy of a living sacrifice. 1 Peter 1:14 “As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance.” Reflection: As obedient children, we are called to abandon the passions of our former ignorance. Embracing a new identity in Christ means aligning our desires with His, leading to a transformed life that reflects the renewing of our minds and the pursuit of holiness. Hebrews 5:9 “And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him.” Reflection: Christ’s perfect obedience to the Father established Him as the source of eternal salvation. Our obedience to Him is a response to His sacrifice, securing our place in the kingdom of heaven and affirming our commitment to the will of God. Ephesians 6:1 “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.” Reflection: Obedience within the family unit mirrors our relationship with God. By honoring our earthly parents, we practice submissive compliance that pleases the Lord. This commandment fosters harmony and reflects the law of love in our Christian life . John 15:14 “Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.” Reflection: Friendship with Christ is marked by obedience. By following His commands, we enter into a deeper relationship with Him, characterized by mutual love and trust. This obedience is not burdensome but a joyful expression of our connection with Christ Jesus. Colossians 3:20 “Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.” Reflection: Comprehensive obedience to parental guidance aligns with God’s design for familial relationships. Such obedience is well pleasing unto the Lord, fostering an environment where the commands of the Lord are honored and the family unit thrives Acts 5:29 “Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.” Reflection: When faced with conflicting authorities, our ultimate allegiance is to God’s commandments. The apostles, as witnesses of these things, modeled courageous faith and unwavering obedience. Their words remind us that true obedience sometimes requires standing against worldly systems for the sake of His name. 1 John 2:3 “And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.” Reflection: The gift of God—eternal life—was made possible through this ultimate act of obedience. This verse highlights that the Christian life is rooted in action, not merely belief. Philippians 2:8 “And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” Reflection: Jesus, taking on human form, showed perfect obedience to the point of the cross. His humility becomes the model for all servants of the Lord, inviting us to live sacrificially. The gift of God—eternal life—was made possible through this ultimate act of obedience. Titus 3:1 “Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work.” Reflection: Obedience extends into civic life, where believers are called to be exemplary citizens. By honoring authorities and doing good work, Christians become living testimonies of God’s order. This aligns with the work of the Lord in all areas of society. Matthew 28:20 “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.” Reflection: Obedience becomes worship when we yield to the will of God with sincerity and love. It’s through this act that we live out the importance of obedience daily. It’s through this act that we live out the importance of obedience daily.. Discipleship involves learning and observing the commands of the Lord, ensuring a legacy of true obedience across generations. Teaching obedience is integral to the spread of the kingdom of heaven. Romans 12:1 “Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Reflection: This verse calls for complete surrender—our bodies and lives as a living sacrifice. Obedience becomes worship when we yield to the will of God with sincerity and love. It’s through this act that we live out the importance of obedience daily. 1 Peter 2:13 “Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake.” Reflection: Submissive compliance is not weakness but spiritual strength. By obeying lawful authority, we reflect trust in God’s sovereignty and His governance over the nations of the earth. Our obedience honors the name of the Lord and brings good understanding. Hebrews 13:17 “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls.” Reflection: Spiritual leadership is a sacred trust, and obedience to godly leaders ensures accountability and care. The work of God within church leadership req uires cooperation and unity. This verse underscores the law blessing that comes through spiritual oversight. John 15:10 “If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love.” Reflection: Obedience keeps us rooted in the love of God. R emaining in Christ’s love means honoring His commandments of the Lord, much like He obeyed the Father. This abiding relationship produces peace and helps believers bear fruit in their walk. 1 John 3:22 “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments , and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.” Reflection: Obedience opens the door to answered prayer . Living in harmony with God’s will demonstrates true obedience and reflects trust in the Holy Spirit. Our obedience pleases God and aligns us with His good plan for our lives. Romans 2:13 “Not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.” Reflection: Righteousness is not about hearing the law of Moses, but obeying it. Doers of the word engage actively with truth and live out their faith with integrity. This aligns with the perfect law that brings liberty and justice. 2 John 1:6 “And this is love, that we walk after his commandments.” Reflection: Love and obedience are inseparable in Scripture. Walking in obedience is the way of truth and a sign of fidelity to God. This verse ties the first commandment to daily life—love is action, rooted in God’s word. 2 Corinthians 10:5 “Bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” Reflection: Obedience starts in the mind, shaping how we live and act. As we align our thoughts with Christ, we participate in spiritual warfare against man’s disobedience. The renewing of your mind is essential for a transformed, obedient life. Psalm 119:115 “Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.” Reflection: Obedience may require separating from influences that hinder spiritual growth. Commitment to the commands of the Lord sometimes means choosing solitude with God over company that leads us astray. It’s a declaration of allegiance to the law of love of God. Jeremiah 7:23 “Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people.” Reflection: God’s covenant promise hinges on our obedience to the voice of the Lord. This intimate relationship, defined by loyalty and love, reveals the whole duty of man. Walking in obedience draws us into the heart of God’s plan. Romans 16:26 “Made known to all nations for the obedience of faith.” Reflection: The gospel is not just for belief but also for obedience of faith. Across the nations of the earth, God’s call to obey through faith bridges cultures and unites believers. It highlights the New Testament call to walk in step with His wil l. Hebrews 11:8 “By faith Abraham obeyed.” Reflection: Abraham’s story exemplifies how man’s obedience often precedes understanding. Trusting God’s promise, he followed without knowing the destination, modeling unwavering faith. Obedience and faith are the twin pillars of the Christian life. Proverbs 1:8 “Forsake not the law of thy mother.” Reflection: Mother’s teaching plays a critical role in spiritual formation. Honoring parental wisdom is part of God’s design for instruction and discipline. This obedience fosters a foundation of faithfulness, rooted in the holy Bible. Ecclesiastes 12:13 “Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.” Reflection: The fear of the Lord and obedience summarize life’s ultimate purpose. The whole duty of man is wrapped up in living with reverence and aligning with God’s decrees. This verse is a powerful memory verse reminding believers of what matters most. Obedience is a call to all children of God. Our lives should reflect the standard of teaching found in the name of Christ. As servants of the Lord, let us obey the Father’s commandment even to the point of death, just as Christ did. Through the Greek word, Hebrew word, or even the English Standard Version, the message remains: Obedience is a good thing. .
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Christians don't teach: You die once then comes judgment. Hebrew 9:27You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you…9 Of all the creatures that live in the water, whether in the sea or in the streams, you may eat anything with fins and scales, no pork product . Why hasn’t your Pastor shared these Verses? Cur hos versus non communicavit Pastor tuus? Christiani non docent: semel ergo morieris iudicium. Hebrews 9:27 Carnibus eorum non vescemini, et cadavera non tangetis; Omnia quæ in aquis vivent, sive in mari sive in fluminibus, sive pinnas et squamas comedite, Leviticus 11:9 Deus vocat homosexualem et abhominationem. (Immundi et abominatio est) Oportet te usque in finem saluari. Matthew 24:13 Non veni pacem mittere, sed gladium, Matth missus sum tantum ad oves quae perierunt domus Israel. Matthew 15:24 Ut victuri simus sicut ille. 1 John 2:6 Legem, sabbatum, dies festos, et omnia mandata Dei custodivit. Sapiente non natus id. Matthew 2:10 Messias Evangelium docuit de Regno Dei. Marc. Nusquam enim Scriptura dicit, quia Evangelium venit, ut pro peccatis nostris moriatur. Unus versus mutandus est sabbatum in dominica. Novum illud foedus est domui Jehudae et domui Israelis. Jeremiah 31:31 Visio Petri non est de esu immundorum. Acts 10:15 Execratio legis peccati et mortis in cruce affixa. Galatians 3:13 Quod si Spiritu ducimini, non estis sub lege. Galatians 5:18 Deus preces hominis qui legem negligit detestatur. Proverbs 28:9 John 3:36 they stop at John 3:16 inseri debemus Israeli. Romans 11:11-31 Vias gentium nolite discere. Jeremiah 10:2 Vanæ et stultae sunt viae eorum: lignum exciderunt, et artifex sculptile est; clavi sic non cadunt. Jeremiah 10:3 Sacerdos Ishtar novellas virgines in altari non docent singulis annis Christiani. Pueri in Nativitate Domini nati et proximo anno immolati sunt in Resurrectionis Domini servitio sole orto. Sacerdos ova Istar sumat et ea tingat in sanguine filiorum immolatorum. Hoc observatum est circa MM annos ante Christum natum. Deus tuus; Ego Dominus. Leviticus 18:21 21 . Filioli, nemo vos seducat hoc: cum recte feceritis, ostendit quoniam justi sunt, sicut et Christus justus est. 8 Sed cum homines peccant, ostendit eos esse diabolos, qui ab initio peccaverunt. Sed Filius Dei venit ut opera diaboli destruat. 9 Qui nati sunt in familia Dei, peccatum non faciunt, quoniam vita Dei in eis est. Non possunt ergo peccare, quoniam filii Dei sunt. 10 Nunc ergo dicamus, qui sunt filii Dei, et qui sunt filii diaboli. Omnis qui non vivit juste et non diligit alios fideles, non est Dei. in te. Quamdiu manet in te Spiritus eius, non indigetis ut te doceat. Spiritus enim eius te docet omnia, et verum est quod docet, non falsum. Spiritus ergo doctrina obedite et in unione cum Christo manete. John 2:27 Vosmet ipsi probate an veri credentes sint: examinate te. An nescitis quia Iesus Christus in vobis est, nisi fictus es?
- Spirit | Answers 4 Saints
God only gives His Spirit to those who keep His commandments Narrow way Living in the Spirit Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God. 9 You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness.… Romans 8:9 which states that God gives the Holy Spirit to those who obey Him. This principle emphasizes that a willing, obedient heart is a key condition for receiving and experiencing the empowering presence of the Spirit. Acts 5:32, But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his." Here is a clear Yes/No self-assessment to help determine if you are currently walking in the Spirit (according to the Bible — Galatians 5:16-25, Romans 8:5-14). “Am I Walking in the Spirit?” Test Answer Yes or No honestly to each: create a test 1 John 3:4 (KJV), the verse reads: "Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law." Answer Yes or No honestly to each question to examine your heart. The "Walking in the Spirit" Deep Reflection Test Spiritual Deafness: When Scripture or a sermon convicts me of a specific change I need to make, do I listen and act immediately, rather than tuning it out or making excuses to justify myself? The Internal Battle: When I am tempted to break one of God’s commandments (in my thoughts, words, or actions), do I feel an immediate, sharp internal friction from the Holy Spirit urging me to stop? Worship in Spirit: Is my private devotion—when absolutely nobody else is looking or listening—just as earnest, real, and passionate as my public religious behavior? Spiritual Blindness : Am I quick to notice and convict myself of my own hidden sins (like pride, resentment, or greed), rather than just pointing out the obvious sins of the world around me? The Still, Small Voice: In the middle of a busy day or a stressful situation, am I quiet enough to hear and recognize the Holy Spirit's promptings regarding my attitude or speech? Keeping His Commandments: Do I view God's laws as a joyful path of protection and fellowship that I want to keep, rather than a heavy burden I have to drag around? The Internal Reality: When someone wrongs or provokes me, do I actively rely on the Spirit to change my internal feelings toward them, rather than just forcing a fake smile on the outside? Recognizing the Blindspot: Am I genuinely willing to ask God to show me the faults in my character that I am currently blind to, and am I ready to change if He reveals them? Ritual vs. Spirit: If all religious structure, services, and routines were stripped away today, would my personal, daily walk and communication with God remain completely intact? Hardening the Heart: Am I aware of any area where I have repeatedly ignored God's warnings to the point where my conscience no longer bothers me about it? "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion." — Hebrews 3:15 "Son of man, you are living among a rebellious people. They have eyes to see but do not see and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious people." — Ezekiel 12:2 "God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." — John 4:24 Reflecting on Your Answers Mostly "Yes": This indicates an active, living connection where your spiritual senses are sharp. Your ears are open to His voice, you are fighting the internal battle to keep His commandments, and you are operating from a place of true, spiritual reality. Several "No" Answers (especially on Questions 1, 5, and 10): This is a warning sign of spiritual deafness. When we repeatedly ignore the promptings of the Spirit or turn a deaf ear to God's laws, our hearts naturally begin to harden, and His voice becomes harder to discern. If you are struggling to hear Him, it is a direct call to clear away the noise, stop resisting, and pray: "Lord, take away my stubbornness, open my ears, and give me a heart that hears and obeys." Key Bible Truth: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh … Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:16, 25) True life in the Spirit is marked by freedom, fruit, and dependence on God — not perfection, but direction. A key verse is Romans 8:9: "But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his." Other verses about having the Spirit of God: Other verses about having the Spirit of God: 2 Corinthians 13:5 "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith... Know ye not your own selves, how that Yeshua Messiah is in you, except ye be reprobates?" Galatians 4:6 "And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father." 1 Corinthians 3:16 "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?" 1 Corinthians 6:19 "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you ...?" Ephesians 1:13 "After that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise." 1 John 3:24 "And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us. " 1 John 4:13 "Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit." According to Scripture, the presence of God's Spirit is evidenced by faith in Messiah, obedience to God, and a transformed life: "And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments." (1 John 2:3) "If ye love me, keep my commandments." (John 14:15) "And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us." (1 John 3:24) 1 . The Mindset: What Governs Your Thoughts? The primary difference starts in the mind. Romans 8:5 states, "For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit." In the Flesh: A person is trapped in their own perspective. When a trial hits, their immediate reaction comes from human instinct—fear, anger, retaliation, or self-pity. In the Spirit: A person's mind is anchored in divine truth. When the same trial hits, they pause, lean on the Spirit, and recall the commandments of God, responding with humility, truth, and faith. "In the Spirit" vs. "In the Flesh" : This refers to a fundamental shift in a believer's identity. Being in the flesh represents our old, unredeemed nature, while being in the Spirit means our lives are governed and empowered by the Holy Spirit. [1, 2] T he Indwelling Spirit: The presence of the Holy Spirit inside a believer is the defining mark of true faith. Paul uses it as proof that an individual truly belongs to Christ. [1, 2, 3] The "Spirit of Christ": Paul interchangeably uses "Spirit of God" and "Spirit of Christ," emphasizing the divine nature of the Holy Spirit and the intimate connection between the believer and Yeshua Christ. [1, 2, 3] "In the Spirit" vs. "In the Flesh": This refers to a fundamental shift in a believer's identity. Being in the flesh represents our old, unredeemed nature, while being in the Spirit means our lives are governed and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Indwelling Spirit: The presence of the Holy Spirit inside a believer is the defining mark of true faith. Paul uses it as proof that an individual truly belongs to Christ.The "Spirit of Christ" : Paul interchangeably uses "Spirit of God" and "Spirit of Christ," emphasizing the divine nature of the Holy Spirit and the intimate connection between the believer and Jesus Christ. 2. The Battle Over the Commandments Your response to God's instructions immediately reveals which realm you are operating in. "For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God." — Romans 8:7-8 The Flesh Rejects: Because the flesh wants to be its own god, it views the commandments as a restrictive burden. It rationalizes compromise, creates excuses, and ultimately rejects the truth. The Spirit Accepts: The Spirit gives us the supernatural ability to understand and love the commandments. It breaks the power of the flesh so that obedience isn't a legalistic chore, but a natural expression of our identity in Yeshua. The Sovereign Distinction: You cannot serve both. Walking in the flesh is relying on your own human strength and desires, which cuts a person off from salvation. Walking in the Spirit means surrendering your will to the truth of Yeshua, allowing His Spirit to produce real, righteous life within you. When Yeshua laid down this standard in John 4, He was radically redefining what it means to connect with the Almighty, breaking it down into two inseparable pillars. 1. Worshiping "In Spirit" (The Internal Reality) Worshiping "in spirit" means that your worship originates from the innermost core of your human spirit, energized and led by the Holy Spirit. Bypassing the Physical: Before Yeshua, people believed worship was tied to a physical location (like the Temple in Jerusalem or Mount Gerizim) or specific physical rituals (sacrifices, incense, holy garments). Yeshua explained that because God is Spirit, He cannot be confined to a building or moved by empty, outward motions. Heart Over Performance: It means your heart is actually in it. You can sing the songs, read the scriptures, and say the prayers, but if your mind is wandering or your heart is cold, it is just a fleshly performance. Worshipping in spirit means your inner being is actively alive and connected to God. 2. Worshiping "In Truth" (The Doctrinal Reality) Worshiping "in truth" means your worship is firmly anchored in God's absolute reality, His Word, and His commandments. Alinged with Reality: You cannot worship God based on a version of Him you made up in your own mind. It must be based on who He actually is as revealed in scripture . The Blueprint of Salvation: As noted previously, truth is non-negotiable—without truth, there is no salvation. Worshiping in truth means accepting God's standard of righteousness, acknowledging the reality of sin, and recognizing Yeshua as the only true way to the Father. It leaves no room for falsehood, self-delusion, or compromise. The Side-by-Side Balance Genuineness only happens when both elements are operating together perfectly. One without the other creates a dangerous imbalance. In Spirit (Without Truth)In Truth (Without Spirit)In Spirit AND In Truth Pure Emotion: Excitement, feelings, and high energy, but lacks a scriptural foundation. It easily drifts into false doctrine because it relies on "how I feel" rather than what is true.Dead Religion: Correct theology, strict rules, and flawless structure, but cold, rigid, and heartless. It results in a Pharisee-like walk that has the form of godliness but denies its power .True Worship: A vibrant, sincere heart that is deeply in love with God, backed by an uncompromising commitment to His absolute Word and commandments. Summary: To worship genuinely is to bring your whole heart (spirit) into perfect alignment with God's reality (truth). It is a walk where your inner thoughts, your public actions, and your obedience to the commandments all match up perfectly before the eyes of the Fathe r. Spiritual Blindness: Inability to See: Just as physical blindness prevents someone from seeing the physical world, spiritual blindness prevents individuals from "seeing" or discerning spiritual truths . This can manifest as: Lack of Understanding : Difficulty grasping theological concepts, biblical teachings, or the nature of God. Failure to Recognize God's Presence: Not perceiving God's activity in the world or in their own lives. Misinterpretation of Reality: Viewing life solely through a material or secular lens, without recognizing a spiritual dimension. Inability to See Their Own Sinfulness: Being unaware of their moral shortcomings or their need for redemption. R ejection of Spiritual Evidence: Dismissing or ignoring signs and experiences that might point towards a spiritual reality. Causes: Spiritual blindness can be attributed to various factors, including: Sin and Unbelief : A hardened heart due to persistent sin or a refusal to believe in God. Worldly Distractions: Being consumed by material possessions, worldly desires, and the cares of this life. Pride and Intellectual Obstacles: Relying solely on human reason and rejecting the need for divine revelation. Deception: Being misled by false teachings or ideologies. Spiritual Opposition : Some theological perspectives suggest that Satan or other spiritual forces actively work to blind people to the truth. (2 Corinthians 4:4) 2 Corinthians 4:4 states that the "god of this age" (Satan) has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel. This spiritual blindness keeps people from perceiving the glory of Christ, who is the exact image of God. Spiritual Deafness: Inability to Hear: Similar to physical deafness, spiritual deafness describes an inability or unwillingness to "hear" or heed spiritual messages. This can involve: Ignoring God's Word: Not paying attention to or disregarding scripture, sermons, or other forms of spiritual communication. Resisting the Holy Spirit's Promptings: Ignoring inner convictions or nudges towards righteousness. Being Unresponsive to God's Call: Not recognizing or heeding God's invitations to faith and relationship. Preferring Other Voices: Being more attuned to worldly opinions or desires than to spiritual guidance. Lack of Discernment : Difficulty distinguishing between true and false spiritual teachings. Causes: Similar to spiritual blindness, spiritual deafness can stem from: Sin and Rebellion: A stubborn and disobedient heart that refuses to listen to God. Preoccupation with the World: Being too busy or focused on worldly matters to hear God's voice. Skepticism and Doubt: A closed mind that is unwilling to accept spiritual truths. Hardened Heart: A heart that has become Calloused and resistant to God's influence. Spiritual Opposition: Again, some believe that external spiritual forces can hinder people from hearing God's voice. Interconnections: Spiritual blindness and deafness are often interconnected. If someone cannot "see" spiritual truth, they are less likely to "hear" and respond to it. Conversely, if someone refuses to "hear" spiritual messages, their understanding and "sight" can become clouded. Overcoming Spiritual Blindness and Deafness: Christian theology emphasizes that spiritual blindness and deafness can be overcome through: God's Grace: Ultimately, it is God's initiative and grace that opens eyes and ears to spiritual truth. Faith in Yeshua messiah: Believing in Yeshua and accepting his sacrifice is seen as the key to spiritual healing. The Work of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is believed to illuminate the mind and open the heart to understand spiritual realities. Prayer: Seeking God's help to see and hear. Study of Scripture: Engaging with the Bible to learn about God and his ways. Fellowship with Believers: Being part of a community of faith that can offer support and encouragement. Repentance and Obedience: Turning away from sin and living in accordance with God's will. Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us. In summary, spiritual blindness and deafness represent a significant barrier to experiencing and understanding the spiritual realm and one's relationship with God. They are conditions that, according to Christian belief, require divine intervention and a willing heart to overcome. To all who are weary of the heavy burdens of the world and the confusion of the Broad Way: You are cordially invited to enter the Kingdom of God. The King of the Universe, Yehovah, has not left you to wander without a map. He has provided His Torah—His perfect instruction—to act as the light for your feet and the guardrail for your life. While the world offers a wide road of "do as you please," the Father invites you to the Narrow Path, where true freedom and lasting peace are found. Romans 8:16 "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God." The Meaning: God’s Holy Spirit connects directly with the human spirit to give internal assurance of salvation. 1 Corinthians 2:11 "For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God." The Meaning: Just as your own deep thoughts are only known by your personal consciousness (your spirit), the deep things of God can only be revealed by the Holy Spirit. Worshiping in Spirit and Truth This is one of the most famous statements made by Yeshua regarding the nature of true worship. John 4:24 "God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." (NKJV) The Meaning: Because God is not a physical being confined to a physical temple, true worship must happen in the spiritual realm—sincerely from the human heart—rather than just through external rituals. Testing the Spirits In the Epistles, believers are warned that not everything claiming to be spiritual is from God. 1 John 4:1 "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world." (NKJV) The Meaning: A warning to evaluate the teaching, motive, and supernatural backing behind any spiritual message. Testing the Spirit: The Scriptural Protocol In the modern religious world, people confuse "the Spirit" with an emotional vibe, a subjective feeling, or a goosebump experience during a worship service. They hear someone speak with passion, perform a sign, or claim a direct revelation from God, and they automatically assume it is from the Almighty. But the Scripture issues a strict, legal mandate to audit and cross-examine every spiritual claim. The Apostle John gives a direct commanding order: "Test the spirits." The Confrontation: "You are completely unguarded if you swallow every teaching, every prophecy, and every emotional experience just because someone uses the name of Jesus. The spiritual realm is filled with counterfeits designed to mimic holiness while leading you straight into rebellion. The Creator did not leave you to judge by your intuition; He gave you a fixed legal protocol to test what is operating in front of you. Read 1 John 4:1." The Verse: "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world." The Shock: "The Greek word for 'test' is dokimazō—a legal and metallurgical term meaning to assay, analyze, or put to a rigorous trial to see if it is genuine or counterfeit. If a spirit, a teacher, or a movement cannot pass the scriptural audit, you are commanded to reject it entirely, no matter how good it feels or how many followers it has." The Three Infallible Scriptural Tests To determine if a spirit is the Ruach HaKodesh (the Holy Spirit of Truth) or a spirit of deception, you must apply the three-fold protocol laid out in the literal text: Test 1: The Torah and Light Test (The Baseline) A true spirit will never contradict, alter, or relax the permanent instructions and commandments given by the Father. The Protocol (Isaiah 8:20): "To the law (Torah) and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them." The Execution: If a spirit or a teacher tells you that the Sabbath is changed, that the dietary laws are done away with, or that the Moedim (Appointed Feasts) are replaced by pagan-rooted traditions under the guise of "grace," the verdict is instantaneous: There is no light in them. The Holy Spirit is the author of the Law; He will never lead a person to break it. Test 2: The True Identity and Identity of Yeshua Test The spirit must confess and align entirely with the true, uncompromised identity, flesh, and lineage of the Hebrew Messiah. The Protocol (1 John 4:2-3): "By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ (Yeshua HaMashiach) has come in the flesh is of God, and every spirit that does not confess that Yeshua HaMashiach) has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist..." The Execution: To confess Him "in the flesh" means acknowledging His literal, physical reality as the Hebrew Messiah who walked in perfect Torah obedience, kept the Sabbath, and embodied the Word. If a spirit presents a counterfeit, lawless, Hellenized "Jesus" who authorizes his followers to throw out the Father's commandments, that spirit is exposing itself as the spirit of the Antichrist (anomos—the lawless one). Test 3: The Fruit and Character Test You do not judge a spirit by its gifts, its signs, or its numbers; you judge it by the structural transformation it produces in a person's life. The Protocol (Matthew 7:20, Galatians 5:22-23): "Therefore by their fruits you will know them... But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." The Execution: Look past the performance. Does the spirit produce a life of radical Teshuvah (repentance), deep humility, and a protective love for the brethren? Or does it manifest the hidden works of the flesh—pride, gossip, horizontal treason against brothers, and a stubborn heart of flint that refuses correction? The Verdict of the Audit The Spirit of DeceptionThe Ruach HaKodesh (Spirit of Truth) Promotes anomia (lawlessness) and excuses the violation of the Commandments.Writes the Torah directly onto the heart and causes you to walk in His statutes (Ezekiel 36:27). Relies on emotional highs, human traditions, and the approval of the majority.Anchors itself strictly to the literal text: "Thus saith the Lord." Breeds pride, defensiveness, and a carnal mind hostile to God's Law.Produces the visible, active fruit of righteousness and horizontal love. The Bottom Line: Stop being spiritually naive. Run every voice, every teacher, and your own internal thoughts through this exact scriptural protocol. If it fails to match the Torah and the testimony of Yeshua, hit the eject button immediately. Turn your ear back to the Law so your very prayers do not become an abomination (Proverbs 28:9). Living in the Spirit Romans 8:9 8 Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God . 9 You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10 But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness.… Jesus and the Samaritan Woman John 4:24 …23 But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. 24 God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us. 1 John 3:24
- Gate &Path | Answers 4 Saints
The Narrow Path: Complete Entry & Endurance Body & Soul Worship God is Spirit&Truth Enter through the narrow gate. The Narrow Door …23“Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered, 24 “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able. 25After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’ … That phrase—"solo trek of human effort"—is the greatest trap on the journey. A solo trek of human effort is the attempt to reach the Kingdom by relying entirely on your own willpower, intellect, and "goodness." It is the opposite of the Supernatural Partnership. The Narrow Path: Complete Entry & Endurance According to the scriptures, the Gate always comes first. You must pass through the entry point before you can begin the journey on the road. The Sequence of the Journey The Gate (The Entrance): This represents the moment of decision and transition— Repentance, Faith, and Baptism. It is "narrow" because it requires leaving behind the heavy "baggage" of self-rule and the broad way of the world. The Narrow Path (The Walk): Once you have passed through the Gate, you find yourself on the Path. This is the ongoing life of a disciple —using the Guardrails (Commandments) for safety and the Wind (The Spirit) for power. The Scriptural Order I n the Sermon on the Mount, the order is explicitly defined: "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction... because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way [path] which leads to life." — Matthew 7:13-14 Gate vs. Door: The Distinction In the scriptures, these two terms highlight different aspects of the same reality: The Narrow Gate (Matthew 7): Focuses on the Entry to the Journey. It’s the choice to leave the broad highway and step onto the restricted mountain path. The Narrow Door (Luke 13): Focuses on Access to the House. It’s the struggle to enter the Master’s presence before the invitation expires. "Strive to enter through the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able." — Luke 13:24 The Mechanical Integration The Struggle: The word "strive" in the original Greek is agonizomai (where we get "agonize"). It implies a total, concentrated effort to align oneself with the King's entry requirements. The Baggage: You cannot fit through the Narrow Door while carrying the "Lawless DNA" of the broad road. Repentance is the act of dropping that baggage so you can fit through. The Result: Once through the Door, you are no longer an outsider; you are a member of the household, positioned to begin the Ongoing Walk on the Narrow Path. The Secret of the Road The Door is narrow not because the King is stingy, but because the Guardrails of the Path are set to a specific width. If the Door were wide, people would try to bring "Broad Road" behaviors onto a "Narrow Road," leading to a wreckage. The Door ensures you are "sized" correctly for the journey ahead. Since we’ve looked at the Gate and the Path, does seeing the entry as a "Door" change how you view the urgency of the journey? Here is a clear Yes/No self-assessment to help determine if you are currently living “in the flesh” (carnal, sinful nature) according to the Bible (Romans 8:5-8, Galatians 5:16-21). “Am I in the Flesh?” Test Answer Yes or No honestly to each: Do I frequently give in to sinful desires even when I know they are wrong? Is my mind mostly occupied with worldly things (money, pleasure, status, lust, anger, revenge)? Do I often justify or excuse my sin instead of fighting it? Am I controlled more by my emotions, appetites, or impulses than by God’s Word? Do I have ongoing patterns of behavior like bitterness, jealousy, gossip, sexual sin, greed, or outbursts of anger? Is prayer and time in God’s Word inconsistent or mostly absent in my daily life? Do I prioritize my own comfort, desires, and will over obedience to God? Am I quick to argue, get offended, or hold grudges? Do I feel little conviction or grief when I sin? Is my life producing more of the “works of the flesh” (Galatians 5:19-21) than the “fruit of the Spirit” (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, etc.)? Scoring & Interpretation: 8–10 Yes answers: Strong evidence you are currently living in the flesh (carnal mind). 5–7 Yes answers: You are struggling and partially in the flesh — mixed living. Scoring & Interpretation: 8–10 Yes answers: Strong evidence you are currently living in the flesh (carnal mind). 5–7 Yes answers: You are struggling and partially in the flesh — mixed living. 0–4 Yes answers: You are mostly walking in the Spirit, though no one is perfect. Key Bible Truth: “Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires… The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” (Romans 8:5-6) If many answers were “Yes,” that is not the end — genuine repentance and surrender to the Holy Spirit can change this immediately. Would you like me to create a similar test for walking in the Spirit, or adjust this one for a specific area of struggle? THE BLUEPRINT OF ETERNITY: A FINAL WARNING 1. THE ARCHITECT’S LAW (THE FOUNDATION) There is only one God, Yehovah. He built the universe with a specific blueprint called the Torah. This is not a "suggestion"—it is the structural code of reality. The Rule: You cannot add your own ideas or delete His rules. The Penalty: If you "edit" His law to fit your lifestyle, He will "edit" your name out of the Book of Life. You will be deleted from eternity. (Rev 22:18-19) 2. THE PRICE OF YOUR "FREEDOM" You act like a spoiled child, demanding everything while giving up nothing. You say, "No one tells me what to eat, when to worship, or that Christmas and Easter are Pagan God knows my heart. To pay for that arrogance, a blood-price was required: Yeshua, the Son of God, was betrayed and humiliated for your "small" sins. He was tortured, whipped, and nailed to a cross because you refused to follow the rules. The Father had to turn His back on His own Son because your carnal rot was so heavy. If you take His sacrifice but keep your carnal lifestyle, you are spitting on His blood. 3. THE TRAP OF THE "WIDE GATE" The "Wide Gate" is the path where you do whatever you want. It feels good because there are no "restrictions." The Deception: It is wide because it is a trash chute. It accepts everything—lies, fake holidays, and "self-made" worship. The Crash: It leads to Destruction (Matt 7:13). A soul that refuses to be "tempered" by the Law stays soft and hollow. When you hit the wall of eternity, a soft soul shatters like glass. 4. THE NARROW GATE (THE TEMPERING) A soul restricted to the Truth is the only soul that can walk into eternity without breaking. The Restriction: The Commandments (Keeping the Sabbath Holy, Leviticus food restrictions, Worship God in Spirit and Truth and Gods appointed times Passover unleavened bread ect. ) are the "mold" that holds you together. The Tempering: Just like steel must be heated and hammered to be strong, your soul must be restricted by the Torah to become unbreakable. The Fit: The door to Heaven is a specific shape. If you are shaped like a "lie" because you ignored the Law, you will hit that door and break. THE BOTTOM LINE: You are not "free"—you are unprotected. By refusing the Sabbath and the Commandments, you are removing the structural bolts from your own soul. You are building a life on sand, and the storm is coming. Judgment is not a conversation; it is a measurement. If you don't match the Blueprint, you don't get into the House. You will be left in the outer darkness where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth. "If you say you know Him but don't keep His commandments, you are a LIAR." (1 John 2:4) CHANGE YOUR SHAPE NOW, OR BE BROKEN FOREVER.
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These three words, show God's love by Obedience, the only place to find Truth is in His Torah, and if we are not in His spirit we can't, please Him. The thing that haunts me most in life is on the day of judgment, you say Daddy why didn't you make me listen? DAD Filiae meae pulcherrimae et familiae vestrae Modo volui tibi dicere quam superbus sum utriusque vestrum, filia, uxor, mater. Et ut patres et filii viri. Librum meum tibi dare cogitabam, sine rationabili dubio et DVD via vocata, hoc DVD depingens quomodo Deus filios suos ex Ecclesia vocat. dvd cur mater tua describitur et ecclesia discessi. Librum meum tibi dare cogitabam antequam manu in manum veni, tamen, editor meus paulo sub angustia et non habui ut publisher in tempore, vere volui te habere libros in casu non. per chirurgiam eam fac, ego quoque te ad studium earum propensiorem fore putabam. Dixit Deus propositum vitae custodire mandata eius. et quomodo nos velit vivere et diligamus eum. Tota ibi in primis Libris Bibliorum, Ecclesia legem vocat, sed Deus mandata Ipsius esse dixit. Ad hoc aestuat, nos ut Filium eius vivimus et mandata eius servamus, quae ducit ad vitam aeternam, sive traditiones manfactas sequimini, ecclesiam vestram, quae ducit ad mortem aeternam. John 3:36 Hoc durum sonat, sed hoc est quod dixit Deus. Cum libros meos inspexeris, cito invenies omnes versus adscriptos esse. Deus dixit "Peccatum non servat mandata sua" I, Io. iii. 4, et probatio renascentis est, quod nolles peccare, 1 John 3:9. Proximus hic versus unus est, quem nunquam audietis in ecclesia. Sed bona pars misit Filium suum, dedit pro peccatis nostris, confixit maledictionem peccati et mortem crucis; non lex Dei. Galatians 3:13, ostendit nobis quomodo victurus sit ut vivat, sabbatum custodiens, dies festus Dei custodiens, et omnia mandata custodiens. Evangelium dixit nobis regnum Dei in novam terram venturum esse. Paenitendum est, ut baptizati in nomine Ipsius Iesu, et tunc det nobis Spiritum suum, Act 2, 38; Spiritus nos docebit et adiuvabit ut mandata Dei et statuta servet. Argumentum est quod renascimur quod peccare nolumus, eius vita videbitur. Tunc vivemus vita nostra ut placeat ei. 1 John 3:9. Cum igitur librum rescripsimus, postquam libros ab editore mom varios errores repertos accepimus, orthographiam solvi, tamen sensum plurium verborum mutat. Credo Deus inspiravit me ut libros istos scriberem, in mente eligit homines similes mei, quia ultimus homo essem quem crederes verba sua in hac forma ponere. Inter utrumque libros supersunt sex millia verba et supra 700 versus bibl. Semper mane circa 3 am cum alio versu evigilare velim, qui probatum Dei verbum auxilium contra doctrinas christianas plurimas. Quaesitum me est, paratus sum ad faciemIratus Dei iudicium? Ego memini me per margaritas portas prima acie esse satis. Ad ecclesiam accessi bis in hebdomada, studium bibliae semel in hebdomada, peregrinis testatus sum, collegi calceos, referta animalia, toothbrushes, profugos alui, aegros in domo nutricantium testati sumus, et super 3000 vestigia dedi. 3 Christiana pagina construxit, hospitem in domum nostram sumpsi. Tot homines comitem amisimus adiuvimus. ire possem; ego autem Dei praeceptum non custodivi, Leviticum cibum eius sequi recusavi, sanctum sabbatum non custodivi et die quo elegi ad ecclesiam veni. Celebravi Paganorum Natalem, Pascha, et Halloween dum immundum cibum comedere. Et filios meos non docui praecepta eius, aut quomodo viveremus sicut filius eius. Expergiscimini omni mane cogitans quod possum dicere te videre te in eadem via fui. Moles obruit notitias ego praecipio tibi. Sed hoc non mutat Deum in primis quinque libris in biblia sua mandata in Torah, et omnes exspectat ut obediant et sequantur et obediant Filio suo. Hi versus sunt: Verba propria Dei spernens, ipsum Deum spernit, qui consequentia aeterna habet. Qui est Dei, audit et respondet verbis Dei. John 8:47 Pater tuus, non desinam te protegere usque ad extremum spiritum, vitam meam et animam meam dare volens te et familiam tuam protegere. Deus mihi per omnia haec indicia benedixit. et ego do tibi. Haec tria verba amorem Dei per Obedientiam demonstrant, unicus locus inveniendi veritatem in Torah eius est, et si non sumus in spiritu eius, non possumus ei placere. me in vita maxime in die iudicii, dicis Pater cur non audisti me? c.
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Yehovah gave us a set of instructions He called the Torah. The Torah consists of the first five books of the bible. There are approximately 600 instructions in the Torah, some for men, some for women, some for Priests, some for children and others pertaining to the temple. The Complete Jewish Bible CJB Gods Commands 613 OT and 1050 NT Gods Instructions God’s Promises to Those Who Keep His Commands The Ten Commandments: God's Law of Love Video Marathon: The Ten Commandments 613 Laws of God Don't Just Hear Torah, Live Torah The purpose of life Torah video There is now one single law that rules both Jew and Greek alike: One law for Jews and Greeks: faith in the crucified and risen Jesus. That is why Paul can say in the very next breath after “neither Jew nor Greek”: “You are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to the promise” (Galatians 3:28–29). Same promise. Same inheritance. Same law. No exceptions. No special tracks. This is what the Bible define sin Breaking the Sabbath? Yes (Exodus 20:8) — By working, shopping, or doing regular business on the 7th day. Gossip or Talebearing? Yes (Leviticus 19:16) — By sharing rumors or venting about others behind their backs. Dishonest Business/Time? Yes (Deuteronomy 25:13-15) — By cutting corners on the job or cheating an employer on hours. Holding a Grudge? Yes (Leviticus 19:18) — By keeping a mental scorecard or harboring hidden bitterness. Showing Favoritism? Yes (James 2:9) — By treating someone better because of their wealth or social status. Tuning Out God's Commands? Yes (Proverbs 28:9) — By actively closing your ears to the Law, which makes even your prayers detestable. Willful Ignorance? Yes (Leviticus 5:17) — By breaking a command even if you claim you "didn't realize" it; the Bible still holds you accountable. Refusing to Listen to Warning? Yes (Zechariah 7:11-12) — By stopping up the ears and making the heart like flint so the words of the Law cannot get through. Forgetting the Law Over Time? Yes (Hosea 4:6) — By neglecting to study or pass down the commandments until they are forgotten entirely. Replacing the Messiah's True Hebrew Name? Yes (Jeremiah 23:27, Exodus 23:13) — By substituting the original Hebrew name Yeshua (which means "Yahweh is Salvation") with translated names, which many scriptural literalists argue obscures His true identity, lineage, and the Hebrew roots of the faith. General Disobedience to God's Commandments? (1 John 3:4, Matthew 19:17) — By walking in intentional lawlessness and choosing not to live according to the rules and instructions laid out by the Father. Ignoring God's Appointed Days (Feasts/Moedim)? (Leviticus 23, Numbers 29:40) — By bypassing or replacing the set-apart calendar dates God specifically called "My Feasts" and commanded His people to keep forever. Instead keeping Pagan Christmas and Easter Violating God's Dietary/Food Laws? Yes (Leviticus 11, Deuteronomy 14) — By eating animals that God explicitly designated as unclean and forbidden, which defiles the body He called to be set apart. Teaching against obedience to God’s commandments is a betrayal of His Word because it directly undermines His authority in four ways: It Erases the Definition of Sin: Scripture explicitly defines sin as "the transgression of the law" (1 John 3:4). If you throw out the Law, you destroy the only boundary that defines right from wrong. It Defies Yeshua’s Direct Warning: The Messiah specifically warned that anyone who breaks the commandments and teaches others to do so will be called the least in the Kingdom (Matthew 5:19).If "least" literally meant a low-ranking person inside the Kingdom, Yeshua would be saying that a carnal, commandment-breaking believer is somehow spiritually superior to John the Baptist. That makes no sense. But if "least" means the person who hasn't even entered yet (the mortal believer still waiting on the outside), the phrase makes perfect sense. Conclusion: Sin is the transgression of God's law (1 John 3:4) , then the key question is whether a particular action violates a command of God as revealed in Scripture. Therefore, determining what is or is not sin should come from God's Word rather than personal opinion, tradition, culture, or majority belief. If God commands it, obedience is righteousness; if God forbids it, disobedience is sin. The standard is not what people think, but what God has spoken. Spiritual separation from God: "Your iniquities have separated you from your God" (Isaiah 59:2). Ongoing sin creates distance in your relationship with God. Guilt, shame, and inner torment: Many people describe a heavy conscience, anxiety, or spiritual emptiness. Damaged character and bondage: Yeshua said, "Everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin" (John 8:34). Habits of lying, lust, anger, greed, etc., get stronger and harder to break. Earthly consequences: Broken relationships, health issues (e.g., from sexual sin, addiction, violence), financial ruin, loss of reputation, and legal problems. Eternal consequences: The New Testament warns that unrepentant, ongoing sin leads to spiritual death and hell (Romans 6:23 – "The wages of sin is death"). However, genuine repentance and faith Yeshua brings forgiveness. The Greatest Commandment And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates.… And you shall bind them for a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 2 Timothy 3:16 After the Ten Commandments, God gave the Israelites a vast body of laws, traditionally summarized as the Law of Moses, or the Torah. These laws, found primarily in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, provided a comprehensive framework for the Israelites' religious, social, and civil life. Jewish tradition holds that there are 613 commandments (known as the mitzvot) within this law. These commandments are often categorized into three main groups: Moral Laws: These are the ethical principles that reflect God's character and are universally applicable. The Ten Commandments are the core of this category, but it also includes principles like "love your neighbor as yourself" and prohibitions against gossip and injustice. Ceremonial Laws: These laws pertained to religious rituals and worship, designed to set the Israelites apart and teach them about holiness and atonement. They include instructions on: Sacrifices and Offerings: Detailed rules for different types of sacrifices for sin, peace, and thanksgiving. The Priesthood: Regulations for the priests (the tribe of Levi) and their duties in the Tabernacle. Festivals and Holy Days: Observances for events like Passover, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles. Dietary Laws: The rules of kosher (clean and unclean) foods. Civil (or Judicial) Laws: These laws governed the daily life of the Israelite community and dealt with matters of justice, property, and social order. They were designed to create a just and compassionate society and included regulations on: Judicial Procedures: Rules for fair trials, the need for multiple witnesses, and punishments for various crimes. Property Rights: Laws concerning theft, damage, and inheritance. Social Justice: Specific protections for the poor, widows, orphans, and foreigners, reflecting God's concern for the vulnerable. The purpose of this extensive legal code was to establish Israel as a "kingdom of priests and a holy nation," distinct from the surrounding pagan cultures. The laws were not simply a list of rules, but a means to guide the Israelites in their covenant relationship with God and to prepare them for life in the Promised Land. Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. 18 For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19 So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.… The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; NIV The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. Psalms 19:7 Proverbs 28:9 Qui declinat aures suas ne audiat legem, oratio ejus erit execrabilis. Ecclesiastes 12:13 Tota fabula est. Hic nunc postrema conclusio est: Deum time et eius mandata observa, hoc enim est omnium officium. Romans 2:13 Non enim auditores legis justi sunt apud Deum, sed factores legis justificabuntur. 1 John 2: 4 Si quis dixerit: Quoniam scio eum, et mandata ejus non custodit, mendax est, et in hoc veritas non est. 5 Si quis autem verbum ejus custodit, caritas Dei perfecta est in eo. In hoc cognoscimus quoniam in ipso sumus. The Torah Nihil lege Iehovae remotum, finitum, deletum; delevit or aliter applicari utrum? Jew sive Gentilis (Christian) Iehovah dedit nobis mandatum quod vocavit Torah. Torah consistit in primis quinque libris bibliae. Sunt circiter DC instructiones in Torah, quaedam pro viris, aliae pro foeminis, aliae pro Sacerdotibus, aliae pro pueris, aliae ad templum pertinentes. Sequentes versus manifestissime manifestant: Deus nobis electiones dat aeternas exitus. 16 Omnis Scriptura divinitus inspirata utilis est ad docendum, increpandum, corripiendum et erudiendum in iustitia, 17 ut servus Dei ad omne opus bonum instructus sit. Timotheus 3:16-17 (Vetera et nova testamenta sunt hominis verbi Dei separatio, tota Scriptura mandatum Dei est ad amorem Illum et hominem nostrum. 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ ULTIMUM IUDICIUM: "Qui spernit me et non accipit verba mea, habet qui iudicet eum; Verbum quod locutus sum, ille iudicabit eum in novissimo die". Si homines Dei iudicium de peccato apud Calvariam in Messia accipere noluerint, et noluerint se iudicare per Verbum, quod unicum est infallibilis regula, restat tantum poena peccati, quod est iudicium ad perditionem. Mors aeterna consequitur peccatum in homine non regenerato. Et quae est alia gens sic inclita, ut habeat praecepta atque iudicia, sicut omnis lex haec, quam ego proponam hodie ante vos? Deuteronomy 4:8 Omnis Scriptura divinitus inspirata utilis est ad docendum. increpationem, correctionem, et disciplinam in justitia, 17 ut serviamus Dei ut ad omne opus bonum instructus. 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hoc mandatum quod tibi hodie praecipio, non est nimis difficile ad intellegendum, nec extra te positum est. Deuteronomy 30:11 Deus dixit non mentitur aut mutet mentem suam et filium suum fecit manifestum est quod doctrina Dei non est eius mutare. Si quis dixerit quod mutatum est legem Dei, nonne mendacem dicunt Deum? Numbers 23:19 Ego enim sum Dominus, non mutor; ideo non sunt consumpti filii Jacob. Si dixit eos deos, ad quos verbum Dei venit, et non potest solvi Scriptura mandata Iehovae perfecta, vivificans animam. Decreta Domini fidelia sunt, * qui sapientes faciunt parvulos. 8 Praecepta Domini recta, laetificantes cor. Clara sunt mandata Domini, ad vivendum intelligentiam. 9 Reverentia Domini immaculata, et remissa in sæcula sæculorum. jura Domini vera; quisque est pulcher. Sunt dulciores melle, et favo mellis. Psalms 19:7 "Hoc est pactum, quod feriam cum filiis Israel post tempus illud", dicit Dominus. Dabo legem meam in mente eorum et in cordibus eorum inscribam eam. Ego ero eis Deus, et ipsi mei erunt. Jeremiah 33:31 31 Et dabo vobis cor novum, et spiritum novum tribuam in visceribus eorum. Ego sumam cor lapideum de carne tua et dabo tibi cor carneum. spiritum meum ponam in medio vestri et faciam ut in praeceptis meis ambuletis et iudicia mea custodiatis et operemini. Ezekiel 36:26-27 1 Thessalonians 2:13 13 Gratias autem et nos agimus Deo semper, quoniam, cum accepistis verbum Dei, quod audistis a nobis, non secundum verbum humanum accepistis, sed sicut est verbum Dei, quod est vere. Ecclesiastes 12:14 Finem loquendi pariter omnes audiamus. Deum time, et mandata ejus observa: hoc est enim omnis homo. Proverbs 28:9 9 Qui declinat aures suas ne audiat legem, oratio ejus erit execrabilis. 1 John 3:4 Omnis qui facit peccatum, et iniquitatem facit. Peccatum enim est iniquitas. Exodus 12:49 " Eadem lex erit indigenis et colono qui peregrinatur apud vos." Deuteronomy 30:20 ut diligas Dominum Deum tuum, ut audias vocem ejus, et adhæreas ei: ipse est enim vita tua et longitudo dierum tuorum. et ut habitetis in terra, quam iuravit Dominus patribus vestris, Abraham, Isaac et Iacob, ut dent eis. Ezekiel 18:24 24 Justi autem justorum non salvabunt eos, si conversi fuerint ad peccatum, prævaricatio est legis. (et baptizati sumus) ● John 14:15 Si diligitis me, mandata mea servabitis. Matthew 23:1 Tunc Jesus locutus est ad turbas, et ad discipulos suos: 2 " Super cathedram Moysi sederunt scribae et pharisaei". 3 Sic facite et custodite omnia quae annuntiant vobis. sed non faciunt quod faciunt, non enim faciunt quod dicunt 1 Timothy 1:8 Scimus autem quoniam bona est lex, si quis ea legitime utatur. Psalm 19 Lex certa notum fecit, faciens prolem. 8 Iustitiae Domini rectae, laetificantes cor. Verbum Domini purum est, illuminans oculos. Ad Timotheum enim scriptura pertinet, quod multi vetus testamentum vocant, novum testamentum nondum erat scriptum. 2 Peter 1:20-21 20 Hoc autem primum scitote: quia omnis prophetia Scripturæ propriae interpretationis est. Proverbs 10:8 Sapiens mandata accipiet; Plerique credunt Judaeis tantum legem fuisse, vel cruci affixam, yehovah autem dixit: Infra charta magnas homines ab initio temporis exhibet, chartula agnoscit utrum Judaeorum fuerint, et Iehovah leges et statuas secuti sunt. Verus Israel diceretur. non est enim distinctio Iudaeae et Graecae; nam idem Dominus Deus Deus est Deus omnium, abundans divitiis omnibus qui invocant eum; 13 pro "Quicumque invocaverit nomen Domini" Dominus salvus erit. Romans 10:12"
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"Abomination of desolation" is a phrase from the Book of Daniel describing the pagan sacrifices with which the 2nd century BCE Greek king Antiochus IV replaced the twice-daily offering in the Jewish temple, or alternatively the altar on which such offerings were made. End times last Generation Timeline Explained Sacrificium repetam Princeps foedus faciet Qui in Iuda fugiunt, The End of America 144,000 Major Exodus Magna Meretrix Unius mundi religio Tribulation Two Wittness Revelation’s End-Time Prophecy Zephaniah 2 Prophecy Gaza Ecclesia est Mystey Bablyon The Dead in Christ will rise and He will return White Throne judgement Revelation’s “End of the World” Timeline Explained Ecclesia est Magna Meretrix relinquetur New Jerusalem *REVEALED Ultima generatio adpropinquavit. Omnes prophetiae sunt cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ c. Multi enim venient in nomine meo, dicentes, "Ego sum Messias" (Sunt plusquam 45,000 denominationum globally.) vide quomodo Religio sustentat valores non christianos hic preme. Audietis bella et opiniones bellorum (In saeculo vicesimo plures homines in bellis interfecti sunt omnes historiae) Exsurget gens contra gentem et regnum contra regnum._cc781905-5cde-394-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Fames erunt (Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Iemen et Afghanistan)Fames pulsans ostium 41 milionum terrarum, WFP monet Terrae motus variis in locis. (Annus 2021 tempus valde activum pro seismico globali fuit, cum 19 terraemotibus maioribus, quorum tres super 8.0 erant, et etiam seismice activum ab anno 2007. Fuerunt summa caedes 2,476, cum pluribus ex M 7.2 in Haiti. Homines iter huc atque illuc Travel (ubi quisque est planum, agmen, erucae et carros) Scientia augebit (scientiam duplicatam in anno MCMLVIII et circa singulas 3 menses duplicat) Multitudo (plus est homines in hac terra habitantes quam omnes historiae 666 (Biden explorans monetam digitalem) (666) Marcum bestiae Apocalypsis 13:17-18. Unius mundi Religio adest Religiosi Praepositi met apud Matthaeum Sania ad nova 10 praecepta stabilienda. Magna Meretrix est Ecclesia. Comparison: Exodus vs. Tribulation You’ll notice some striking similarities between the 10 plagues of the Exodus (which we just discussed for Passover) and the 21 judgments of the Tribulation. This is often seen as a biblical "echo": Water to Blood: In Exodus, it was just the Nile; in the Tribulation (Trumpets and Bowls), it affects all the seas and rivers. Boils/Sores: I n Exodus, this was the 6th plague; in the Tribulation (1st Bowl), it strikes those who have the Mark of the Beast. Darkness: In Exodus, it lasted three days; in the Tribulation (5th Bowl), it plunges the kingdom of the Beast into darkness. Locusts: In Exodus, they were literal insects; in the Tribulation (5th Trumpet), they are described as "demonic" locusts with stings like scorpions. The Key Difference In the Exodus, the 10 plagues were sent to a specific location (Egypt) to free a specific people. In the Tribulation, these 21 judgments are global, intended to lead the world to repentance before the final judgment. Since you've been looking into the Book of Revelation and the Lamb's Book of Life recently, would you like me to find the specific verses where these "Bowl" judgments begin, or perhaps a timeline of how the Seals, Trumpets, and Bowls overlap? To help you visualize how these events unfold in the Book of Revelation, here is a breakdown of the 21 Judgments and how they overlap throughout the Tribulation period. Timeline of the 21 Judgments Most scholars view these judgments as a "telescoping" sequence: the 7th Seal opens the 7 Trumpets, and the 7t h Trumpet opens the 7 Bowls. 1. The 7 Seals (The Beginning of Sorrows) 1st Seal: The White Horse (The Antichrist rises as a false peacemaker). 2nd Seal: The Red Horse (Global war and civil strife). 3rd Seal: The Black Horse (Famine and hyperinflation). 4th Seal: The Pale Horse (Death of one-fourth of the world's population). 5th Seal: The Souls Under the Altar (Martyrdom of those who turn to God). 6th Seal: The Great Earthquake (Sun turns black, moon turns to blood). 7th Seal: Silence in Heaven (The 7 Trumpets are prepared). 2. The 7 Trumpets (Increasing Severity) 1st Trumpet: Hail and fire mixed with blood (1/3 of the earth’s vegetation burned). 2nd Trumpet: A "great mountain" falls into the sea (1/3 of the sea becomes blood). 3rd Trumpet: The star "Wormwood" falls (1/3 of fresh water becomes bitter). 4th Trumpet: 1/3 of the sun, moon, and stars are darkened. 5th Trumpet: Locusts from the Bottomless Pit (5 months of torment). 6th Trumpet: Four angels released from the Euphrates (Death of 1/3 of humanity). 7th Trumpet: The Kingdoms of the World (The 7 Bowls are prepared). 3. The 7 Bowls (The Final Wrath) 1st Bowl: Malignant sores on those with the Mark of the Beast. 2nd Bowl: The entire sea turns to blood (all sea life dies). 3rd Bowl: All rivers and springs turn to blood. 4th Bowl: The sun scorches people with fierce heat. 5th Bowl: Total darkness over the kingdom of the Beast. 6th Bowl: The Euphrates River is dried up (preparing for the Battle of Armageddon). 7th Bowl: "It is Done" (The greatest earthquake in history and 100-lb hailstones). The Parallel to the "First Death" In your recent study of the "Second Death" (Revelation 20:14), these judgments represent the final warnings for the living. While the 10 plagues of Exodus led to the physical freedom of Israel, these 21 judgments lead to the final spiritual separation of those written in the Lamb's Book of Life from those who are not. Since we've looked at the timeline, would you like to see the specific verses in Revelation 16 that describe the final "Bowl" judgments, or perhaps more on how the Mark of the Beast relates to the first Bowl? Since you are focusing on the Bowl Judgments (often called the "Vials of Wrath"), it’s important to see how they differ from the Seals and Trumpets. While the earlier judgments affected one-fourth or one-third of the earth, the Bowls are "full" and affect everything—they are the final strokes before the return of Christ. Here is the breakdown of the specific verses in Revelation 16 where these final plagues begin. The Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath (Revelation 16) 1st Bowl (v. 2): The Grievous Sores "The first angel went and poured out his bowl on the land, and ugly, festering sores broke out on the people who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image." 2nd Bowl (v. 3): The Sea Turns to Blood "The second angel poured out his bowl on the sea, and it turned into blood like that of a dead person, and every living thing in the sea died." (Unlike the 2nd Trumpet, which hit 1/3, this hits 100% of the ocean). 3rd Bowl (v. 4–7): Fresh Water Turns to Blood "The third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood." 4th Bowl (v. 8–9): The Sun Scorches "The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and the sun was allowed to scorch people with fire." Instead of repenting, the text says they cursed the name of God. 5th Bowl (v. 10–11): Darkness on the Throne "The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom was plunged into darkness." 6th Bowl (v. 12–16): The Euphrates Dries Up "The sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings from the East." This leads directly to the gathering at Armageddon. 7th Bowl (v. 17–21): "It Is Done" "The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air... there came a loud voice from the throne, saying, 'It is done!'" This triggers the greatest earthquake in human history and 100-pound hailstones. The Connection to the "Mark of the Beast" The 1st Bowl is specifically targeted at those who have taken the Mark of the Beast (Revelation 13:16-18). In your recent study of the Lamb's Book of Life, this is the "point of no return." Those who receive the mark are excluded from the book and become the primary targets of these final seven plagues. A Biblical Pattern: Passover vs. Revelation Just as the Israelites were protected in the land of Goshen while the 10 plagues hit Egypt, many interpret the Sealing of the 144,000 and the safety of the faithful as a modern "Passover." While the world faces the Bowls of Wrath, those in the Book of Life are seen as "passed over" by the Second Death. Since we are looking at the drying of the Euphrates in the 6th Bowl, would you like to see how that connects to the Battle of Armageddon, or should we look closer at the White T hrone Judgment where the books are finally opened?
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