The Keepers of the Law – Part 2
So did (The Lord through) Paul – deal with this works of the Law false doctrine
Saved by MERCY, Not by works I’ve done but works JESUS FINISHED! Im justified by GRACE–not WORKS of the law. Im free. Good works r profitable-not necessary. Tit3:5-8
Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
Titus 3:7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
“believe..” 318 times Let’s see what it means.
1st mention – Genesis 15:5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. 6 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.
What is the story? What is the context?
Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. 2 And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus? 3 And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir. 4 And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir.
Genesis 15:5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. 6 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.
There was no OTHER action required. There was no other WORK required. None, right?? I mean, just believe what God said. God didn’t ask him to DO ANYTHING. Except believe.
But, get this…
James 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
“faith” is in The Bible 247 times. 245 of them are in the NEW TESTAMENT!
That leaves 2 – and only 2 – for the entire OLD Testament. And, here they are…
Deuteronomy 32:20 And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: for they are a very froward generation, children in whom is no faith.
Habakkuk 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
That’s it. The Jews, God’s chosen people, had NO FAITH!!!
Hence, they COULD NOT LIVE. THEY WERE DEAD AND COULD NOT LIVE. Why? Habakkuk 2:4!!!!
THEN, in the NT “faith” is there 245 times. That is a 122.5 to 1 ratio. That is a 12,250% increase.
In the OT faith is basically NON-EXISTENT.
It shows up BIG TIME in the NT.
“faith is”, the exact phrase is in The Bible 9 times…
2nd mention… (1st is not hurtful but not helpful – just inapplicable here)
2 – Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
And 6 of the other 7…
3 – Romans 4:14 For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:
4 – Romans 14:23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
What does this say??????
If it is “not of faith” IT IS SIN. “Of faith” is in The Bible 33 times…
1st 4…
Acts 6:5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:
Acts 6:8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Acts 11:24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
Acts 14:27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.
The door?????
John 10:7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. … 9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Hence, “the door of faith” is JESUS, through which we get salvation.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through (the door of) faith (faith is the door to GRACE); and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast (that would be pride). So, what of works?? 10 For we are his workmanship (we ARE HIS WORK!!), created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
We are His FINISHED WORK!!!!!!!!
Colosians 2:10 And ye are complete in him (IN JESUS, IN CHRIST, IN GRACE – having gone through the door “of faith”), which is the head of all principality and power: 11 In whom (IN JESUS, IN HIS BODY) also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh (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) by the circumcision of Christ (Hence, the Sprit of God is IN YOU, but IN YOUR SPIRIT YOU – NOT YOUR FLESH YOU!!!! That’s what circumcision does. It puts off the body. That aint you any more! Thank God!!!! Not until you and I get new SINLESS bodies someday.) 12 Buried with him in baptism (spiritual baptism, you WERE DEAD -, BURIED UNDER THE WATER!! NOW YOU HAVE RISEN!!!!!), wherein also ye are risen (past tense) with him through the (“door of” faith) of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 13 And you, being (currently in this state right now) dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened (raised, made alive, RISEN ALREADY!!) together with him, having forgiven you (where are YOU? Not in the FLESH, but in the SPIRIT!!!) all trespasses (so, where are all of your trespasses ALREADY FORGIVEN??? In the SPIRIT, NOT IN THE FLESH!! That’s why we still ask forgiveness IN THE FLESH but NOT IN THE SPIRIT!!); 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us/”YOU”, which are in the spirit, which was contrary to us/”YOU”, which are in the spirit, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. 16 THEREFORE, because of ALL of that which Paul just told you… Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink (the law), or in respect of an holyday (the law), or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days (the law): 17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. 18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of [fallen] angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind
Aug 14 2023
The Keepers of the Law – Part 2
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The Keepers of the Law – Part 2
The Keepers of the Law – Part 2
So did (The Lord through) Paul – deal with this works of the Law false doctrine
Saved by MERCY, Not by works I’ve done but works JESUS FINISHED! Im justified by GRACE–not WORKS of the law. Im free. Good works r profitable-not necessary. Tit3:5-8
Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
Titus 3:7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
“believe..” 318 times Let’s see what it means.
1st mention – Genesis 15:5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. 6 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.
What is the story? What is the context?
Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. 2 And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus? 3 And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir. 4 And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir.
Genesis 15:5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. 6 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.
There was no OTHER action required. There was no other WORK required. None, right?? I mean, just believe what God said. God didn’t ask him to DO ANYTHING. Except believe.
But, get this…
James 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
“faith” is in The Bible 247 times. 245 of them are in the NEW TESTAMENT!
That leaves 2 – and only 2 – for the entire OLD Testament. And, here they are…
Deuteronomy 32:20 And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: for they are a very froward generation, children in whom is no faith.
Habakkuk 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
That’s it. The Jews, God’s chosen people, had NO FAITH!!!
Hence, they COULD NOT LIVE. THEY WERE DEAD AND COULD NOT LIVE. Why? Habakkuk 2:4!!!!
THEN, in the NT “faith” is there 245 times. That is a 122.5 to 1 ratio. That is a 12,250% increase.
In the OT faith is basically NON-EXISTENT.
It shows up BIG TIME in the NT.
“faith is”, the exact phrase is in The Bible 9 times…
2nd mention… (1st is not hurtful but not helpful – just inapplicable here)
2 – Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
And 6 of the other 7…
3 – Romans 4:14 For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:
4 – Romans 14:23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
What does this say??????
If it is “not of faith” IT IS SIN. “Of faith” is in The Bible 33 times…
1st 4…
Acts 6:5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:
Acts 6:8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Acts 11:24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
Acts 14:27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.
The door?????
John 10:7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. … 9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Hence, “the door of faith” is JESUS, through which we get salvation.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through (the door of) faith (faith is the door to GRACE); and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast (that would be pride). So, what of works?? 10 For we are his workmanship (we ARE HIS WORK!!), created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
We are His FINISHED WORK!!!!!!!!
Colosians 2:10 And ye are complete in him (IN JESUS, IN CHRIST, IN GRACE – having gone through the door “of faith”), which is the head of all principality and power: 11 In whom (IN JESUS, IN HIS BODY) also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh (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) by the circumcision of Christ (Hence, the Sprit of God is IN YOU, but IN YOUR SPIRIT YOU – NOT YOUR FLESH YOU!!!! That’s what circumcision does. It puts off the body. That aint you any more! Thank God!!!! Not until you and I get new SINLESS bodies someday.) 12 Buried with him in baptism (spiritual baptism, you WERE DEAD -, BURIED UNDER THE WATER!! NOW YOU HAVE RISEN!!!!!), wherein also ye are risen (past tense) with him through the (“door of” faith) of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 13 And you, being (currently in this state right now) dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened (raised, made alive, RISEN ALREADY!!) together with him, having forgiven you (where are YOU? Not in the FLESH, but in the SPIRIT!!!) all trespasses (so, where are all of your trespasses ALREADY FORGIVEN??? In the SPIRIT, NOT IN THE FLESH!! That’s why we still ask forgiveness IN THE FLESH but NOT IN THE SPIRIT!!); 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us/”YOU”, which are in the spirit, which was contrary to us/”YOU”, which are in the spirit, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. 16 THEREFORE, because of ALL of that which Paul just told you… Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink (the law), or in respect of an holyday (the law), or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days (the law): 17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. 18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of [fallen] angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind
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