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  • 11 | Answers4saints.com

    It is the one who is actively and currently engaged in disobeying the Word of God, habitually, without care or concern, without love for the Word, that does not have forgiveness. The unforgivable sin უპატიებელი ცოდვის ვიდეო What is the Unforgivable Sin? must watch მარკოზი 3:29 "მაგრამ ვინც გმობს (აწმყო) სულიწმიდას, არასოდეს აქვს პატიება, მაგრამ ექვემდებარება მარადიულ მსჯავრს "ეს არ ამბობს, რომ ვინც "გმობდა" (წარსული დრო) სული, არასოდეს აქვს პატიება._cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ ოდესღაც ჩვენ ყველანი ვგმობდით სულს, რადგან ყველას გვძულდა ღვთის სიტყვა...სანამ არ მივედით რწმენაში და დავიწყებდით ღვთის სიტყვის სიყვარულს. ხედავ განსხვავებას? მკითხველმა მიაქციე ყურადღება პატიება არ აქვს მას, ვინც აქტიურად და ამჟამად მონაწილეობს ღვთის სიტყვის დაუმორჩილებლობაში, ჩვეულებრივად, ზრუნვის ან ზრუნვის გარეშე, სიტყვისადმი სიყვარულის გარეშე. ამრიგად, თუ თქვენ გიყვართ ღვთის სიტყვა და გაქვთ სურვილი, იმოქმედოთ ღვთის სიტყვით, მაშინ თქვენ არ გმობთ და არ ამცირებთ ღვთის სულს... იმიტომ, რომ ეს არის ღვთის სულის სურვილი ჩვენს გულში. მიჰყევით მის თორას. არის განსხვავება ამჟამად მოუნანიებასა და სულის გმობას შორის ან ღვთის სიტყვის სიძულვილს შორის...ამ ადამიანს არასოდეს აქვს პატიება...და შემდეგ ადამიანს, ვინც გმობდა სულს და მოინანია და უყვარს თავისი თორაში სიარული. როგორც ჩვენმა მესია ასწავლიდა და ასწავლიდა... სწორედ მას აქვს პატიება. არ შეცდეთ, ღმერთი მოგცემთ საშუალებას, დაუმორჩილოთ და არ დაემორჩილოთ მას. ის საშუალებას მოგცემთ დაიცვას ბრბო და მამაკაცების ტრადიციები. ის მოგცემთ ცოდვის საშუალებას. მაგრამ ის ასევე ამბობს, რომ მოდის ანგარიშების დღე. როგორც დათესავ, ისე მოიმკი! „ამიტომ, ვინც იცის სიკეთის კეთება და არ აკეთებს, მისთვის ცოდვაა“. იაკობი 4:17 4 რადგან შეუძლებელია სინანულის დაბრუნება მათ, ვინც ოდესღაც განათლებული იყო - მათ, ვინც განიცადა ზეციური სიკეთე და წილი სულიწმიდაში, 5 ვინც გასინჯა ღვთის სიტყვის სიკეთე და მომავალი საუკუნის ძალა - 6 და რომლებიც შემდეგ შორდებიან ღმერთს. შეუძლებელია ასეთი ადამიანების მონანიებამდე დაბრუნება; ღვთის ძის უარყოფით, ისინი კიდევ ერთხელ აკრავენ მას ჯვარზე და აიძულებენ მას საზოგადო სირცხვილს. იფიქრე იმაზე, რაც სულს ახარებს. 6 ასე რომ, თქვენი ცოდვილი ბუნების უფლებას აკონტროლოთ თქვენი გონება, იწვევს სიკვდილს. მაგრამ სულიწმიდის უფლებას აკონტროლოთ თქვენი გონება, მივყავართ სიცოცხლესა და მშვიდობას. 7 რადგან ცოდვილი ბუნება ყოველთვის მტრობს ღმერთს. ის არასოდეს ემორჩილებოდა ღვთის კანონებს და არც არასოდეს დაემორჩილება. 8 ამიტომ ისინი, ვინც ჯერ კიდევ ცოდვილი ბუნების კონტროლის ქვეშ არიან, ვერასოდეს ასიამოვნებენ ღმერთს. რომაელები 8:7 ის, ვინც ეკუთვნის, ისმენს და პასუხობს იეჰოვას სიტყვებს. თუ არ უსმენთ და არ პასუხობთ, ეს იმიტომ ხდება, რომ თქვენ არ ეკუთვნით იეჰოვას“ (იოანე 8:47).

  • 22 | Answers 4 Saints Names matter

    Man has removed the name of the Heavenly Father and His Son from His own book. The Hebrew name Yeshua ( ישוע) is His Son's name. Yeshua means salvation, the name Jesus has no meaning, the English translation is only 400 years old. Yehovah is Gods name His name means He saves Names Matter to God Jesus vs. Yeshua: Are They Really the Same Messiah?? Names matter The Origins of Yahweh - NehemiasWall.com The tradition of saying 'LORD' or Jesus instead is human reverence, not divine order. Claiming 'God authorized the change' adds to His word and misrepresents Them—itself a vain use of Their names. by changing Yeshua to Jesus because of translations Scripture alone is truth." NAMES The deep importance of people's names. In so many ways, a name isn't just a label—it's tied to identity, purpose, and even divine meaning. Just as the Bible shows us time and again (think of how God renamed Abram to Abraham or Jacob to Israel), names carry weight, reflect character, and connect us to something bigger. Your reminder of that made me pause and value names more intentionally. Who has ascended into heaven and descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has wrapped the waters in His garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name or His Son's name? 6. Surely you know. Proverbs 30:4 Many churches are UNFAMILIAR with the NAME of the MESSIAH What is the Sacred Name of God? The name of God discovered in over 1227 manuscripts! Yahweh name doesn't have the same meaning as Yehovah The 3rd Commandment იეშუა ან იესო ვიდეო The Origins of Yahweh 1,000 Manuscripts with Yehovah ღმერთის სახელი არ არის იაჰვე - მტკიცებულება ებრაელი რაბინებისგან How to Pronounce YehoVah How to Pronounce Yeshua? (CORRECTLY) Jesus - Yeshua in Hebrew - Hebrew Word of the Day . No human has the right to change a name given directly by God. why do you call him Jesus? According to the Bible, an angel instructed Joseph to name his son Yeshua. Matthew 5:18 Yes, according to the Gospel of Matthew , an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and instructed him to name his son Jesus (Yeshua) because he would save his people from their sins. The name "Jesus" is the English translation of the Hebrew name Yeshua, which means "Yahweh saves" or "The LORD is salvation". The Scriptural Checkpoint: "There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." — Acts 4:12 Yeshua The Name Audit Are you aware that the letter "J" did not exist in any language until around the 15th-17th century, meaning the Savior could never have been called "Jesus" during His time on earth?[ ] YES [ ] NO. Do you recognize that the Savior was born a Hebrew Israelite from the tribe of Judah, and therefore carried an authentic Hebrew name? [ ] YES [ ] NO Do you know that His original Hebrew name is Yahshua (or Yeshua)—the exact same name shared by Joshua in the Old Testament [ ] YES [ ] NO Are you aware that the name Yahshua literally means "Yahweh is Salvation," directly embedding the Father's personal name (יהוה / Yah) into the Son's name? [ ] YES [ ] NO Do you realize that the English name "Jesus" completely removes this linguistic link, stripping the Father’s name out of the Messiah’s identity?[ ] YES [ ] NO Now that you know the original, covenant name given by the angel from heaven (Matthew 1:21), will you consciously choose to honor it over later altered forms?[ ] YES [ ] NO Are you aware that the name "Jesus" (Iesus) came from the Greek "Iēsous" and later Latin, which changed the original Hebrew pronunciation and meaning?[ ] YES [ ] NO Do you recognize that the Apostles and early believers called the Messiah by His Hebrew name, not a later Greco-Roman version?[ ] YES [ ] NO Are you aware that the Sacred Name Yahshua preserves the direct connection to the Father’s Name Yahweh, as emphasized in Scripture?[ ] YES [ ] NO Do you believe that restoring the original name Yahshua is necessary for returning to the pure faith of the early believers?[ ] YES [ ] NO Are you aware that the name "Jesus" has no meaning in Hebrew, while Yahshua clearly means "Yahweh saves"?[ ] YES [ ] NO Do you understand that it is important to use the Savior’s name as it was originally given in Hebrew rather than later translated and altered forms?[ ] YES [ ] NO Will you make a deliberate effort to use the name Yahshua (or Yeshua) in your prayers, worship, study, and daily life moving forward?[ ] YES [ ] NO Do you reject any name that breaks the connection to Yahweh’s salvation embedded in the true name?[ ] YES [ ] NO Are you committed to using only the original Hebrew name regardless of popularity or custom?[ ] YES [ ] NO Scoring 13–15 Yes: Full alignment with the original truth. 9–12 Yes: Strong recognition but room to fully apply. 0–8 Yes: Still holding to altered forms. Factual Note: The Messiah’s original name was Yeshua (יֵשׁוּעַ), a shortened form of Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ / Joshua). Hebrew etymology: It derives from the root יָשַׁע (yasha — to save, deliver, rescue). The name combines the theophoric prefix Yah (from יהוה / Yahweh) + shua (salvation/cry for help), literally meaning "Yahweh saves" or "Yahweh is salvation." Hebrew Alphabet History: The Hebrew alphabet consists of 22 letters and has never included the letter "J" or the "J" sound. Ancient Hebrew used the yod (י) which produces a "Y" sound (as in "yes"). The Savior’s name in Hebrew letters is ישוע (Yod-Shin-Vav-Ayin), pronounced approximately Yeh-shoo-ah or Yah-shoo-ah. The letter J did not exist in any alphabet until the 15th-17th centuries in European languages WHY are they HIDING GOD'S NAME? | The YESHUA TRUTH the CHURCH won’t TELL YOU The change of these names was not a single event, but a three-stage mechanical breakdown of the original Hebrew Blueprint. It was driven by a combination of linguistic "telephone" and a deliberate effort by the Roman-led Church to distance the faith from its Hebrew roots. To understand why the names, the Sabbath, and the Feasts were changed, you have to look at the Council of Nicaea (325 AD) and the Council of Laodicea (363 AD). This wasn't just a "misunderstanding"; it was a deliberate divorce from the Hebrew Blueprint. The Roman-led Church didn't just want to "add" to the faith; they wanted to kill the root to make the religion acceptable to the Roman Empire. 1. The Greek "Translation" (Stage One) As the message moved into the Roman Empire, the Hebrew names were squeezed into the Greek language, which lacked the proper sounds to support them. Yeshua (ישוע) became Iēsous. Because Greek has no "Sh" sound and requires male names to end in "s," the name was structurally altered. Yochanan became Ioannes (John). Ya'akov became Iakobos (James). 2. The Latin "Standard" (Stage Two) When the Roman Catholic Church took control, they translated the Greek into Latin (the Vulgate). Iēsous became Iesus. The names were further "Latinized" to fit the tongue of Rome, moving them even further away from the original sound and meaning intended by Yehovah. 3. The English "Invention" (Stage Three) This is where the final "addition" occurred. As you noted, the letter "J" is a late addition to the alphabet. The Timeline: For 1,500 years, the name was pronounced with an "I" or "Y" sound. The Change: In the 16th and 17th centuries, English printers began using the "J" to distinguish the consonant sound. Iesus became Jesus. The Result: A carnal world accepted a name that is phonetically disconnected from the Father. By the time you get to "Jesus" or "James," the Hebrew connection to Salvation and Yehovah has been completely erased. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? While linguists blame "natural evolution," the Truth reveals a more calculated culprit: The Spirit of Rome: The Roman Church sought to create a "Universal" (Catholic) religion. To make it palatable to the pagan world, they stripped away the "Jewishness" of the Savior and His disciples. The Translators: Men like Jerome and later English scholars prioritized the "sound" of their own languages over the Sanctity of the Original Name. The Mechanical Failure By changing the names, they "subtracted" the power of the Hebrew identity and "added" a Western identity. Ya'akov (the name of the Patriarch) was turned into James—a name that didn't even exist in the ancient world. Yeshua (The Father's Salvation) was turned into a generic, 600-year-old English label. The Verdict: If you are following "Jesus and James," you are following a Westernized translation. If you want to walk the Narrow Way, you must return to the Original Blueprint: Yeshua and His disciples who lived and died by the Torah. As the language is read right to left, the letter sequence is . actually HWHY, and means this pictographically: H = ה = hey = behold/reveal/breath W = י = yod = arm/hand/work/deed/worship H = ה = hey = behold/reveal/breath Y = ו = vav = nail/secure/add/and When read pictographically, the word YHWH means, “Behold the hand, behold the nail.” As others have pointed out, this would mean nothing in Judaism. But in Christianity, the hand and nail are direct references to Jesus’ crucifixion, the defining act around which the entire Christian faith revolves. So for some Christians, the name YHWH is God telling humanity how He will save them. სახელები მნიშვნელოვანია "ცოდვა არის იმის ცოდნა, თუ რა უნდა გააკეთო და მერე არ გააკეთო." იცით თუ არა, რომ წმინდა წერილი შეცვლილია თქვენს ბიბლიაში 6800-ზე მეტჯერ ღვთის სახელის შესაცვლელად? მისი სახელი არ არის "უფალი". ვებსტერის ლექსიკონი სიტყვა Lord განსაზღვრავს როგორც ვინმეს ან რაღაცას, რომელსაც აქვს ძალა, ავტორიტეტი ან გავლენა; ბატონი ან მმართველი. ეს არის გვარი. ადამიანმა ამოიღო თავისივე წიგნიდან მამაზეციერისა და მისი ძის სახელი. შესაძლოა, სახელები არ არის ძალიან მნიშვნელოვანი თანამედროვე სამყაროში ან თქვენთვის, მაგრამ წმინდა წერილებში შეგვიძლია აღმოვაჩინოთ, რომ ისინი ძალიან მნიშვნელოვანია. ებრაული სახელი იეშუა (ישוע) მისი ძის სახელია. იეშუა ნიშნავს ხსნას, სახელს იესო არა აქვს მნიშვნელობა, ინგლისური თარგმანი მხოლოდ 400 წლისაა. იეჰოვას, შენი ღმერთის სახელის არასწორად გამოყენება მესამე მცნების დარღვევაა. მკრეხელობაა, ეს არის ისრაელის ღმერთის სახელის „ტყუილად მიღება“. მისი სახელი Son შეიცვალა დაახლოებით 900-ჯერ. მას აქვს ებრაული სახელი, ის არის ებრაელი, მისი სახელი არ არის იესო. მისი სახელია იეშუა, რაც ნიშნავს ხსნას. მესიას სახელი არასოდეს ყოფილა "იესო" და სახელი "იესო" ფაქტიურად ადამიანის გამოგონებაა. იცით? ასო J მხოლოდ 400-500 წლისაა და ებრაულ ანბანში არ მოიძებნება. კითხვა გამიჩნდა თავში. არის, "კარგია თუ არა იესოს სხვა სახელით დარქმევა"? თქვენ ალბათ იტყვით არა. ვიდრე მე გკითხავთ, რატომ არის კარგი მისი სახელის იესოს შეცვლა? ებრაელთა 1: 3 ეს ცხადყოფს, რომ ძე ბევრად აღემატება ანგელოზებს, ისევე როგორც სახელი, რომელსაც ღმერთმა მისცა, მათ სახელებზე დიდია. შემდეგი მუხლები განმარტავს, რომ სახელები მნიშვნელოვანია, თავად იეჰოვა მისცემს ახალ სახელს ვინც გადალახავს. გამოცხადება 2:17 "ვისაც სმენის ყური აქვს, უნდა მოუსმინოს სულს და გაიგოს, რას ეუბნება ეკლესიებს. ყველას, ვინც გაიმარჯვებს, მივცემ ცაში დამალულ მანანას და მივცემ მას. თითოეული თეთრი ქვა და ქვაზე იქნება ამოტვიფრული ახალი სახელი, რომელიც არავის ესმის, გარდა იმისა, ვინც მიიღებს მას. ფილიპელები 2:9 ამიტომ ღმერთმა აამაღლა იგი უმაღლეს საპატიო ადგილზე და დაარქვა სახელი ყველა სხვა სახელზე მაღლა, გამოსვლა 20:7 „არასწორად გამოიყენო უფლის, შენი ღმერთის სახელი, რადგან უფალი არ დაიცავს დანაშაულს მის სახელს ბოროტად გამოყენებისას. რომაელები 10:12 რადგან არავითარი განსხვავება არ არის ებრაელსა და ბერძენს შორის: (ქრისტიანი) იგივე უფალი არის ყველაფრის უფალი და მდიდარია ყველასთვის, ვინც მას მოუხმობს, 13: „ყველა, ვინც მოუხმობს (იეჰოვას) სახელს, იქნება. გადარჩება“. 14 მაშ, როგორ მოუხმობენ მას, ვისიაც არ სწამდათ და როგორ შეუძლიათ ირწმუნონ ის, ვისიც არ გაუგიათ? და როგორ შეიძლება მოისმინონ ვინმეს ქადაგების გარეშე? თუ არ გინდა გააგრძელო მამის სიცრუე იერემია 16:19. "ჩვენს მამებს არაფერი აქვთ მემკვიდრეობით, გარდა სიცრუისა, ფუჭისა და უსარგებლო ნივთებისა." შეუძლია ადამიანს ღმერთების შექმნა თავისთვის? თუმცა ისინი ღმერთები არ არიან! ვებსტერის ლექსიკონის განმარტება სიტყვის „ამაო“: არ გააჩნია რეალური სუბსტანცია, ღირებულება ან მნიშვნელობა; ცარიელი; ბათილად; უსარგებლო; არადამაკმაყოფილებელი. „შენი ამაო საბაბი.“ ... პროფანული: მკურნალობა (რაღაც წმინდა) უპატივცემულობით ან უპატივცემულობით. საკრალური ღმერთს არ სურს, რომ ჩვენ არანაირად შევცვალოთ ან შევცვალოთ მისი ან მისი ძის სახელი. მესამე მცნება ძალიან მკაფიოა: „ტყუილად ნუ გამოიყენებ იეჰოვას, შენი ღმერთის სახელს“ ღმერთის სახელი, რომელიც ყველაზე ხშირად გამოიყენება ებრაულ ბიბლიაში არის YAWEH (,(י ה ו ה). იეჰოვა, რაც ნიშნავს გადაარჩენს. ვინ ავიდა ზეცაში და ჩამოვიდა? ვინ შეკრიბა ქარი მუშტებში? ვინ შეახვია წყლები თავის სამოსში? ვინ დაადგინა დედამიწის ყველა ბოლო? რა არის მისი სახელი ან მისი ძის სახელი? 6. აუცილებლად იცი. იგავები 30:4

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    How to honor our father and mother? Be nice and cheerful to them When they ask you to do something for them? Show them respect when you talk to them Spend time with them. Be unselfish. For God said: 'Honor your father and mother' and 'Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death. How Do I Honor My Father and Mother as a Young Adult? Work together on setting clear boundaries. ... Take an interest in their lives and feelings. ... Tell them about your life. ... Learn from them. ... Express your appreciation for them. ... Ask for a father's blessing. ... Speak positively about them to others. ... Pray for them. More items... Honor your Father and Mother ჩვენი განსაკუთრებული შვილიშვილებისთვის: თქვენ ნამდვილად ღვთის საჩუქარი ხართ, თითოეული თქვენგანი ჩვენთვის სრული სიხარული იყო. ჩვენ ყველანი გვიყვარხართ და ყოველდღიურად ვლოცულობთ, რომ ღმერთი გამოგიცხადოთ. თითოეულ ჩვენგანს, მათ შორის თითოეულ თქვენგანს, მოეთხოვება მისი ყველა მცნების დაცვა. 2„პატივი ეცი მამას და დედას“. ეს არის პირველი მცნება დაპირებით: 3 თუ პატივს სცემთ მამას და დედას, „კარგი გამოგივათ და დიდხანს გექნებათ სიცოცხლე დედამიწაზე ეფესოელები 6. როგორ ვაფასებთ მამას და დედას? ემორჩილება მათ მამის შეგონება: შეიძინე სიბრძნე 8 ჩემო შვილო, მისმინე, როცა მამაშენი გასწორდება. ნუ უგულებელყოფთ დედის მითითებებს. 9 რასაც მათგან ისწავლი, მადლით დაგირგვინებს და შენს კისერზე საპატიო ჯაჭვი იქნება. იყავით კეთილგანწყობილი და ხალისიანი მათ მიმართ, როცა ისინი გთხოვენ რაიმეს გაკეთებას მათთვის? გამოიჩინეთ მათ პატივისცემა, როცა ესაუბრებით. გაატარეთ დრო მათთან. იყავი უანგარო. რადგან ღმერთმა თქვა: „პატივი ეცი მამას და დედას“ და „ვინც მამას ან დედას აგინებს, უნდა მოკვდეს. მათე 15:4

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    Nailed To The Cross The New Covenant Bottom of the page The New Covenant The Fulfillment of the Law The New Covenant Nailed to the cross Christ Redeemed Us nailed to the cross the law of the spirit and death is hung on the cross redeeming mankind from the curse of sin and death through his death on the cross. You've perfectly summarized a core doctrine of Christianity: redemption from the curse of sin and death through Jesus' death on the cross. Let's unpack what each part of that statement means in Christian theology: "Redeeming mankind": Redeem means to "buy back " or "pay a price for something lost or forfeited." In ancient times, it could refer to buying a slave's freedom or repurchasing property. In a spiritual sense, mankind was "lost" or "enslaved" to sin and its consequences. Jesus "bought back" humanity's freedom. "From the curse of sin and death": Sin: In Christianity, sin is not merely a mistake but an active rebellion against God's holy nature and perfect will. It's disobedience and a breaking of God's law. Curse of Sin : The Bible teaches that sin brought a curse upon creation and humanity. This curse manifests as: Spiritual Death: Separation from God, which is the ultimate source of life. Physical Death : The eventual cessation of biological life. Spiritual Bondage: The inability to overcome sin's power on one's own. Condemnation : The just judgment and punishment from a holy God. The "curse" also relates to the consequences described in Genesis 3 after the Fall – toil, pain, fractured relationships, and mortality. "Through his death on the cross": This is the means by which redemption is achieved. Atonement: Jesus, being fully God and fully man, lived a perfect, sinless life. His death on the cross is understood as a substitute (vicarious) atonement. He took upon Himself the penalty and punishment for humanity's sins, satisfying the demands of divine justice. Sacrifice: His death is seen as the ultimate sacrifice, the perfect Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Victory: While appearing to be a defeat, the cross is also understood as the place where Jesus disarmed the powers of darkness, cancelled the legal debt of sin, and ultimately triumphed over sin and death (especially when combined with His resurrection). In essence, because of sin, humanity was under a divine curse leading to death and separation from God. Jesus, by willingly dying on the cross, paid the ultimate price, thereby redeeming those who believe in Galatians 3:12 The law, however, is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.” 13 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.” 14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. … COLOSSI ANS 2:13-15 13 You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. 14 He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. New Covenant The New Covenant is a central concept in Christian theology, representing a fundamental shift in God's relationship with humanity, as promised in the Old Testament and established through Jesus Christ in the New Testament. It stands in contrast to the Old Covenant (or Mosaic Covenant), which was established with Israel through Moses at Mount Sinai, centered on the Law. Here's a breakdown of the New Covenant: 1. Old Testament Prophecies of the New Covenant The idea of a "new covenant" was first prophesied in the Old Testament, most famously in: Jeremiah 31:31-34: "Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord,' for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more." Other prophets like Ezekiel also hint at a new spirit and new heart (e.g., Ezekiel 36:26-27). And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules. These prophecies highlight the perceived failures of the Old Covenant (people broke it) and hint at a more internal, trans formative covenant. 2. Establishment of the New Covenant in Christ Christians believe the New Covenant was inaugurated by Jesus Christ through His life, death, and resurrection: His Blood: Jesus explicitly links the New Covenant to His blood during the Last Supper: "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." (Luke 22:20; Matthew 26:28; 1 Corinthians 11:25). His sacrificial death is the basis for this new agreement. His Fulfillment of the Law: Jesus is seen as fulfilling the Old Covenant Law (Matthew 5:17), not abolishing it, but bringing it to its intended goal and perfection. He satisfied its righteous demands. His Resurrection and the Holy Spirit: The New Covenant is made effective through the power of the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus sent after His resurrection and ascension. 3. Key Characteristics of the New Covenant The New Covenant contrasts with the Old Covenant in several significant ways: Internal vs. External: The Law of the Old Covenant was primarily external, written on stone tablets. The New Covenant involves God's Law being written on the heart and mind (Jeremiah 31:33; Hebrews 8:10), implying an internal transformation and desire to obey. Forgiveness of Sins: A central promise of the New Covenant is the forgiveness of sins, where God declares, "I will remember their sin no more" (Jeremiah 31:34; Hebrews 8:12). This forgiveness is achieved through Christ's sacrifice. Direct Access to God: Under the Old Covenant, access to God was mediated through priests and rituals. Under the New Covenant, believers have direct access to God through Christ (Hebrews 4:14-16, 10:19-22). Empowerment by the Holy Spirit: Instead of relying on human effort to keep the Law (which consistently failed), the New Covenant provides the Holy Spirit to empower believers to live righteously and obey God's will (Ezekiel 36:27; Romans 8:3-4). Relationship of Grace and Faith: While the Old Covenant had elements of grace, the New Covenant is overwhelmingly characterized by grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ, rather than through perfect adherence to legalistic rituals or commands (Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:21-26). Universal Scope: While the Old Covenant was primarily with the nation of Israel, the New Covenant extends to all who believe, both Jews and Gentiles, forming a "spiritual Israel" or the Church (Galatians 3:28-29; Romans 10:12). 4. Significance for Christians For Christians, the New Covenant signifies: Salvation : It's the basis for salvation and reconciliation with God. New Life: It inaugurates a new way of life characterized by an internal transformation and empowerment by the Holy Spirit. Fulfillment: I t demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His ancient promises. Foundation of the Church: It is the foundation upon which the Christian Church is built. In summary, the New Covenant, established through Jesus Christ, is understood as a superior and everlasting covenant that brings forgiveness, internal transformation, direct access to God, and empowerment by the Holy Spirit, all based on God's grace and received through faith. Gods Instructions Gods unchanging laws The Fulfillment of the Law The Fulfillment of the Law 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. 17Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. 18For 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

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    Hebrews 8:10 This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.

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    Paul told us to test all things to see if they were from God. do they include His law? Deflections are the Greatest sin The shortest verse in the English Bible is "Jesus wept" found in John 11:35. It has only 10 letters and two words. In Luke, Jesus weeps (eklausen, meaning to sob aloud) as he enters Jerusalem. He grieves because the people rejected his offer of peace, refused to turn to God, and would soon face destruction as a consequence. In short, the devil's deflection on Matthew 5:18–19 works by convincing people that taking Yeshua’s exact words seriously is somehow a violation of his grace. It redirects the mind from humble obedience to theological technicalities that excuse setting aside the commands. Matthew 17-19 17 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.… Prof the law was fulfilled by Yeshua: He was the only person in the entire Bible that never sinned, He showed us how to love Yehovah the creator ,He showed how to love our fellow man , He show us how to keep the Sabbath Holy, He never ate anything unclean, and He always kept all of Yehovah appointed . "It is easy to claim the name of Christ, but true discipleship is shown through obedience. Many claim to follow Him while actively living against everything He commanded." John 3:36 ("whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him") I have not come to abolish them , 1 John 3:8, which states that "whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil". Ecclesiastes 12:13 –– "Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all. Proverbs 28:9: " He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. 1 John 2:4, w hich says: "Whoever says 'I know him' but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in that person." John 14:15 "If you love me, you will keep my commandments" Matthew 19:17 , "If you want to enter life, keep the commandments". Revelation 12:17. The text states that the dragon (identified as the devil and Satan) was angry with the woman and went to make war with the rest of her offspring—defined as those who keep God's commandments Revelation 13:7 , which states that the beast empowered by the dragon was allowed "to make war with the saints, and to overcome will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; Luke 7: 28 I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” Matthew 11:11 Verily I say unto you, among them that are born of women, there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist; notwithstanding, he that is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he. (Because no one on earth has been to heaven ) The Core Connection When people deflect Scripture, they usually do not burn the Bible; instead, they remove the commands they find uncomfortable by declaring them "least" or obsolete, or they add human loopholes to bypass God's true intent (as Yeshua rebuked in Mark 7:9–13). Matthew 5:18–19 makes clear that in God's eyes, even what humans consider "least" remains fully binding. Below are the primary biblical passages that explicitly prohibit adding to, taking away from, or modifying God's word and commandments: Here is the complete, unified breakdown bringing together every point—from altering words, names, and titles to adopting pagan holidays, eating unclean, rejecting God's appointments, and profaning the Sabbath—and the explicit judgments Scripture attaches to them. The Deflection: Weaponizing Grace The core deception pits Yeshua’s salvation against his instructions—tricking believers into viewing obedience as "legalism" rather than the natural fruit of love. 1. Redefining "Fulfill" (Matt. 5:17) The Trick: Treating "fulfill" as "terminate and throw away." The Reality: In first-century Hebrew idiom, to fulfill meant to correctly interpret and live out the Torah's full intent. Yeshua came to demonstrate how to keep it, not to dismiss it. 2. False Dichotomy: "Love vs. Rules" The Trick : Framing commands as rigid legalism and "love" as abstract freedom. The Reality: Yeshua defined love through action: "If you love me, keep my commands" (John 14:15). The commands define what love looks like in practice. 3. Perverting Grace The Trick : Rebranding grace as an excuse for apathy toward God's standards. The Reality: Grace is divine empowerment (Titus 2:11–12). It cleanses the past and transforms the heart so obedience becomes a joy. 4. Theological Loopholes The Trick: Using complex technicalities to bypass Matthew 5:18–19. The Reality: It creates a state where people cite treatises to excuse setting aside the very commands Yeshua warned never to relax. The Ultimate Irony: It turns distrust of Yeshua's direct words into a false badge of "spiritual maturity," making people feel enlightened precisely because they have explained away the Sermon on the Mount. The Deflection: Weaponizing Grace The core deception pits Yeshua’s salvation against his instructions—tricking believers into viewing obedience as "legalism" rather than the natural fruit of love. 1. Redefining "Fulfill" (Matt. 5:17) The Trick: Treating "fulfill" as "terminate and throw away." The Reality: In first-century Hebrew idiom, to fulfill meant to correctly interpret and live out the Torah's full intent. Yeshua came to demonstrate how to keep it, not to dismiss it. 2. False Dichotomy: "Love vs. Rules" The Trick: Framing commands as rigid legalism and "love" as abstract freedom. The Reality: Yeshua defined love through action: "If you love me, keep my commands" (John 14:15). The commands define what love looks like in practice. 3. Perverting Grace The Trick : Rebranding grace as an excuse for apathy toward God's standards. The Reality: Grace is divine empowerment (Titus 2:11–12). It cleanses the past and transforms the heart so obedience becomes a joy. 4. Theological Loopholes The Trick: Using complex technicalities to bypass Matthew 5:18–19. The Reality: It creates a state where people cite treatises to excuse setting aside the very commands Yeshua warned never to relax. The Ultimate Irony: It turns distrust of Yeshua's direct words into a false badge of "spiritual maturity," making people feel enlightened precisely because they have explained away the Sermon on the Mount. 1. Altering God's Word & Loss of Eternal Life Directly modifying, taking away from, or adding human commentary to the text forfeits access to eternal inheritance: Revelation 22:18–19 "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... God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City..." The Judgment: Direct assignment of written plagues and removal of one's name/share from the Tree of Life and the Heavenly City. 2. Deception, Changing Truth, and the Lake of Fire Creating false doctrines, fabricating traditions, or distorting scriptural facts places a person under the category of deception: Revelation 21:8 & Proverbs 30:6 "...and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur... Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar." The Judgment: Divine rebuke, public exposure as a deceiver, and final condemnation in the Lake of Fire alongside those who reject God's authority. 3. Profaning and Substituting the Sacred Names Erasing, changing, or replacing the covenant name Yehovah (יְהוָה) or the redemptive name Yeshua (יֵשׁוُעַ) with human alternatives violates the core command regarding His identity: Exodus 20:7 & Jeremiah 23:26–27 "You shall not take the name of the Lord [Yehovah] your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless... who try to make My people forget My name..." The Judgment: Being held guilty before the heavenly court and suffering spiritual blindness for lowering His divine identity to human tradition. 4. Adopting Pagan Holidays & Mixing Worship Customs Importing pagan customs, celebrations, and cultural holidays into the worship of the Creator is explicitly condemned as adding to His word: Deuteronomy 12:30–32 "Be careful not to be ensnared... saying, 'How do these nations serve their gods? We will do likewise.' You must not worship the Lord your God in their way... do not add to it or take away from it." The Judgment: Falling into spiritual entrapment and practicing what God classifies as a detestable abomination. 5. Eating Unclean Things & Rejecting Purity Instructions Dismissing God's dietary laws in favor of personal appetite or cultural preference is identified as active rebellion against His sanctification: Isaiah 66:15–17 "For behold, the Lord will come with fire... Those who sanctify themselves... eating swine’s flesh and the abomination and the mouse, shall be consumed together, says the Lord." The Judgment: Facing direct destruction alongside the lawless at the return of the Lord. 6. Rejecting God's Appointed Times (Moedim) Substituting man-made religious calendars and holidays for the eternal appointed feasts listed in Leviticus 23 leads to divine abandonment: Leviticus 23:2, 14 & Hosea 2:11 "The appointed times of the Lord... shall be a statute forever... I will also cause all her mirth to cease, her feast days, her New Moons, her Sabbaths, and all her appointed feasts." The Judgment: Withdrawal of true spiritual insight, leaving individuals in empty, powerless religious ritual. 7. Profaning the Seventh-Day Sabbath Setting aside, altering, or declaring God's holy Sabbath done away with is highlighted as a primary trigger for divine wrath: Ezekiel 22:26, 31 "Her priests have violated My law... they have hidden their eyes from My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them... Therefore I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath." The Judgment: Complete loss of God's presence, exposure to spiritual deception, and direct divine indignation. Here is the complete, unified breakdown bringing together every point—from altering words, names, and titles to adopting pagan holidays, eating unclean, rejecting God's appointments, and profaning the Sabbath—and the explicit judgments Scripture attaches to them. 1. Altering God's Word & Loss of Eternal Life Directly modifying, taking away from, or adding human commentary to the text forfeits access to eternal inheritance: Revelation 22:18–19 "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... God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City..." The Judgment: Direct assignment of written plagues and removal of one's name/share from the Tree of Life and the Heavenly City. 2. Deception, Changing Truth, and the Lake of Fire Creating false doctrines, fabricating traditions, or distorting scriptural facts places a person under the category of deception: Revelation 21:8 & Proverbs 30:6 "...and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur... Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar." The Judgment: Divine rebuke, public exposure as a deceiver, and final condemnation in the Lake of Fire alongside those who reject God's authority. 3. Profaning and Substituting the Sacred Names Erasing, changing, or replacing the covenant name Yehovah (יְהוָה) or the redemptive name Yeshua (יֵשׁוُעַ) with human alternatives violates the core command regarding His identity: Exodus 20:7 & Jeremiah 23:26–27 "You shall not take the name of the Lord [Yehovah] your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless... who try to make My people forget My name..." The Judgment: Being held guilty before the heavenly court and suffering spiritual blindness for lowering His divine identity to human tradition. 4. Adopting Pagan Holidays & Mixing Worship Customs Importing pagan customs, celebrations, and cultural holidays into the worship of the Creator is explicitly condemned as adding to His word: Deuteronomy 12:30–32 "Be careful not to be ensnared... saying, 'How do these nations serve their gods? We will do likewise.' You must not worship the Lord your God in their way... do not add to it or take away from it." The Judgment: Falling into spiritual entrapment and practicing what God classifies as a detestable abomination. 5. Eating Unclean Things & Rejecting Purity Instructions Dismissing God's dietary laws in favor of personal appetite or cultural preference is identified as active rebellion against His sanctification: Isaiah 66:15–17 "For behold, the Lord will come with fire... Those who sanctify themselves... eating swine’s flesh and the abomination and the mouse, shall be consumed together, says the Lord." The Judgment: Facing direct destruction alongside the lawless at the return of the Lord. 6. Rejecting God's Appointed Times (Moedim) Substituting man-made religious calendars and holidays for the eternal appointed feasts listed in Leviticus 23 leads to divine abandonment: Leviticus 23:2, 14 & Hosea 2:11 "The appointed times of the Lord... shall be a statute forever... I will also cause all her mirth to cease, her feast days, her New Moons, her Sabbaths, and all her appointed feasts." The Judgment: Withdrawal of true spiritual insight, leaving individuals in empty, powerless religious ritual. 7. Profaning the Seventh-Day Sabbath Setting aside, altering, or declaring God's holy Sabbath done away with is highlighted as a primary trigger for divine wrath: Ezekiel 22:26, 31 "Her priests have violated My law... they have hidden their eyes from My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them... Therefore I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath." The Judgment: Complete loss of God's presence, exposure to spiritual deception, and direct divine indignation. 1. Deuteronomy 4:2 (NKJV) "You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you." 2. Deuteronomy 12:32 (NKJV) "Whatever I command you, be careful to observe it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it." 3. Proverbs 30:5–6 (NKJV) 5 "Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him." 6 "Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar." 4. Matthew 5:18–19 (NKJV, modified) 18 "For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled." 19 "Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven." 5. Revelation 22:18–19 (NKJV) 18 "For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book;" 19 "and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book." Actions & Consequences Deuteronomy 4:2 & 12:32 Adding to or taking away from divine decrees Inability to truly keep the Lord’s commandments Proverbs 30:6 Adding human thoughts or rules to God's words Divine rebuke and being found a liar Matthew 5:19 Loosening or removing the "least" command Called least in the kingdom of heaven Revelation 22:18–19 Adding to or removing text from prophetic revelation Receiving the plagues written in the book; removal from the Book of Life Jeremiah 26:2: The Command to Declare the Whole Word Without Diminishing It In Jeremiah 26:2, God explicitly commands the prophet Jeremiah to speak His message in its entirety, warning him against holding back or softening a single word to accommodate human sensitivities. Jeremiah 26:2 (NKJV) "Thus says the LORD: 'Stand in the court of the LORD’s house, and speak to all the cities of Judah, who come to worship in the LORD’s house, all the words that I command you to speak to them. Do not diminish a word.'" Key Insights from the Text "Do Not Diminish a Word": The Hebrew word used for "diminish" is gara, which means to subtract, withhold, trim down, or take away. God specifically instructs that not a single word can be removed or softened to make the message more comfortable or acceptable to the hearers. The Setting (The Temple Court): Jeremiah was sent to the very place where religious people gathered to worship. The warning was given directly to the religious leaders and worshippers who were inclined to selectively accept God's comfort while deflecting His warnings. The Purpose of Uncompromising Truth (Jeremiah 26:3): God explains why every word must be delivered without subtraction: "Perhaps everyone will listen and turn from his evil way, that I may relent concerning the calamity which I purpose to bring on them because of the evil of their doings." Trimming or diminishing God's warning deprives people of the chance to fully understand their standing and genuinely repent. Parallel Warnings Against Withholding God's Word PassageThe Command / PrincipleThe Severity Jeremiah 26:2"Do not diminish a word."Withholding truth prevents genuine repentance. Ezekiel 3:17–18The watchman must warn the wicked with God's exact words.If the watchman fails to warn them, their blood is required at his hand. Acts 20:26–27 Paul declares: "I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God."True faithfulness requires delivering the entire truth without omitting difficult doctrines. Scriptural Definitions of Misusing or Deflecting God's Word The Bible addresses several ways people reject, distort, or deflect Scripture rather than submitting to it: Wresting / Distortion (Strebloo): Taking Scripture out of its intended context to force a desired outcome or opinion. Substituting Human Tradition: Setting aside explicit commandments in favor of human traditions or personal rationalizations. Partial Obedience: Accepting passages that align with personal desires while ignoring or explaining away inconvenient commandments. Pharisaical Deflection: Using theological debates or legalistic technicalities to evade the underlying moral principles of God's law. Key Scriptures & Warnings Scripture Reference Concept / Action Theological Consequence / Punishment 2 Peter 3:16 Distortion ("untaught and unstable people twist [Scripture] to their own destruction")Spiritual ruin and destruction. Mark 7:8–13 Setting aside God's word for human tradition ("making the word of God of no effect")Hypocrisy; spiritual blindness and rejection by God. Revelation 22:18–19 Adding to or taking away from prophetic words Loss of share in the tree of life; receiving the plagues described. Galatians 1:8–9 Preaching a modified or perverted gospelCondemnation (Anathema / eternal separation). Matthew 7:21–23 Hearing or using Scripture without practicing obedience Rejection by Christ at final judgment ("I never knew you; depart from me"). Matthew 5:18–19 addresses the authority, permanence, and obligation of God's law, specifically warning against setting aside or misrepresenting even the smallest part of Scripture. Matthew 5:18–19 ( NKJV) 18 "For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. 19 "Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven." Breakdown & Key Definitions Permanence of Scripture ("Jot" and "Tittle"): Jot (Yod ): The smallest letter in the Hebrew alphabet. Tittle: The minute stroke or pen-mark that distinguishes similar Hebrew letters. Meaning: Jesus emphasizes that every minute detail of God's word is intentional, authoritative, and enduring. None of it can be discarded or treated as obsolete. The Act of Deflecting or Relaxing the Law: Verse 19 explicitly addresses those who "break" (Greek: luo, meaning to loosen, dissolve, set aside, or declare non-binding) the commandments and "teach men so" (leading others to minimize or deflect those instructions). The Consequences & Judgment Action / Stance Toward ScriptureDirect Consequence (Verse 19) Loosening, ignoring, or teaching others to minimize even the smallest commandment"Shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven" Practicing and teaching the fullness of God's commandments"Shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven" The Biblical Prohibition Against Adding or Removing Scripture repeatedly warns that altering God's word —whether by addition, subtraction, or reclassifying what is "least" or "greatest"—is a severe offense against divine authority. Key Scriptures on Adding and Subtracting Deuteronomy 4:2 & 12:32: "You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God..." Proverbs 30:5–6: "Every word of God is pure... Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar." Revelation 22:18–19: "If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life..." How "Adding and Removing" Relates to "Least and Greatest" In Matthew 5:18–19, Yeshua bridges these concepts by declaring that not even a single "jot or tittle" (the smallest strokes of text) can be removed. Passage Action Status / Consequence Matthew 5:19 Loosening / Removing the "Least": Breaking or setting aside small commandments and teaching others to treat them as irrelevant."Called least in the kingdom of heaven" Matthew 5:19 Upholding All: Keeping and teaching both major principles and minor commands faithful to God's intent."Called great in the kingdom of heaven" Proverbs 30:6 Adding Human Doctrines: Elevating human traditions or extra-biblical rules to the level of Scripture.Rebuked by God; found to be a liar Revelation 22:19Removing / Stripping Scripture: Erasing, deleting, or outright rejecting parts of God's revealed word.Loss of share in the tree of life and holy city The Core Connection When people deflect Scripture, they usually do not burn the Bible; instead, they remove the commands they find uncomfortable by declaring them "least" or obsolete, or they add human loopholes to bypass God's true intent (as Yeshua rebuked in Mark 7:9–13). Matthew 5:18–19 makes clear that in God's eyes, even what humans consider "least" remains fully binding. Jesus on Human Tradition vs. God's Commandments In Matthew 15:1–9 and Mark 7:1–13,Yeshua directly confronts religious leaders for using human tradition to bypass, void, or deflect explicit Scripture. The Primary Passages Matthew 15:3, 6, 8–9 (NKJV) 3 "He answered and said to them, 'Why do you also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition?'... 6 'Then he need not honor his father or mother.' Thus you have made the commandment of God of no effect by your tradition... 8 'These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me. 9 And in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.'" How Deflection Works: The "Corban" Example (Mark 7:9–13) Yeshua singles out a specific practice of Deflecting to show how people legally manipulate language to void God's law: Summary of Consequences Method of Distortion Spiritual Outcome Scriptural Reference Substituting tradition for Scripture Worship becomes in vain (useless before God)Matthew 15:9 Using religious loopholes to avoid duty Transgressing God's direct commandments Matthew 15:3 Elevating human rules over divine intent Laying aside and nullifying God's wordMark 7:8, 13 The Authority and Integrity of Matthew 5:18 Matthew 5:18 stands as one of the strongest statements in Scripture regarding the absolute preservation, authority, and unchangeable nature of God's word. Matthew 5:18 (NKJV) "For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled." Core Warnings Embedded in Matthew 5:18 Warning Against Erasing "Minor" Details: By pointing to the yod (smallest letter) and tittle (smallest stroke of a pen), Yeshua warns that no detail of God’s word is irrelevant, dispensable, or open to human erasure. Warning Against Human Expiration Dates: The phrase "till heaven and earth pass away" establishes that human cultures, opinions, or changing times do not have the authority to declare God's law expired or invalid. Warning Against Partial Fulfillment: The law remains fully authoritative until "all is fulfilled." Attempting to dismiss portions of Scripture before God’s complete redemption plan is realized is a direct violation of Christ’s standard. Cross-References: The Immutable Nature of Scripture Scripture Reference Parallel Concept Consequence / Warning Isaiah 40:8 "The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. "Human systems perish; God's word remains permanently standing. Matthew 24:35 / Luke 21:33"Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away ."Absolute guarantee that divine instruction outlasts the physical universe. Psalm 119:89 "Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven."Scripture is fixed by divine decree, beyond human alteration or deflection. Luke 16:17 "And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one tittle of the law to fail."The total reliability of Scripture; not even the smallest mark can fail to perform its purpose. The Warning Applied: Deflection vs. Submission When Matthew 5:18 is paired with verse 19, the warning becomes personal: anyone who attempts to "relax," "loosen," or deflect even the smallest part of God's word—or who teaches others that minor commands do not matter—places themselves in direct opposition to Christ’s declaration of the law's permanence. In Matthew 5:17–18, Jesus clarifies His relationship to the Old Testament, ensuring His followers understand He came neither to abolish Scripture nor to permit people to ignore its commands. Matthew 5:17–18 (NKJV) 17 "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled." Four Ways Christ Fulfills the Law and the Prophets 1. Perfect Obedience (Moral & Righteous Fulfillment): Yeshua lived a sinless life, keeping every detail of the Law—down to every "jot and tittle"—without failure (1 Peter 2:22, Hebrews 4:15). Where human tradition bypassed God’s intent, Yeshua upheld its absolute moral purity. 2. Prophetic Completion (Messianic Fulfillment): Yeshua fulfilled hundreds of Old Testament prophecies, types, and shadows regarding the Messiah—from His birth and ministry to His sacrificial death and resurrection (Luke 24:44). 3. The Ultimate Sacrifice (Sacrificial & Ceremonial Fulfillment): The ceremonial laws, animal sacrifices, and priesthood were shadows pointing forward to Christ. By offering Himself as the perfect, once-for-all sacrifice (Hebrews 10:1–10), He brought the penal demands of the ritual law to their intended completion. 4. Revealing Full Intent (Deeper Spiritual Meaning): In the rest of Matthew 5 (the "Sermon on the Mount"), Yeshua demonstrates what fulfilling the law looks like in practice. He goes beyond outward compliance to address the heart: showing that murder begins with hatred, adultery begins with lust, and partiality violates love (Matthew 5:21–48). Summary Matrix: Fulfill vs. Abolish False Assumption ("Destroy / Abolish")Biblical Realit y ("Fulfill")Scriptural Context Erasing the Old Testament commands Bringing them to their complete, intended goal Matthew 5:17 Declaring Scripture obsolete or unimportant Establishing its eternal authority and moral depth Romans 3:31 Setting aside the strict demands of God Satisfying those demands fully through Christ In Romans 10:4, Paul addresses the ultimate goal and resolution of God's law, resolving how Christ relates to the righteous demands of Scripture. Romans 10:4 (NKJV) "For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes." Understanding "End" (Telos) The Greek word used here for "end" is telos. It does not mean "destruction," "abolition," or "termination," but rather: Goal or Target: The destination toward which the Law was always pointing (like the "end" of a journey). Fulfillment / Completion: The realization of the Law’s ultimate design and purpose. Consummation: The bringing of something to its intended final state. Three Key Theological Dimensions 1. Christ as the Target (The Goal of the Law): The Law was never designed to be an end in itself; it was a tutor or guardian intended to lead people to Christ by revealing God's absolute holiness and human inability to achieve perfection (Galatians 3:24). Christ is the target the Law aimed at all along. 2. Christ as Righteousness (Ending Self-Righteousness): Human beings often attempt to deflect or twist Scripture to construct their own system of merit. Romans 10:3–4 directly contrasts two ways of seeking righteousness: Human Effort / Self-Righteousness Divine Righteousness in Christ Attempting to keep the Law to earn salvation Receiving the righteousness of God as a gift through faith Lowering or distorting commands to fit human limits Relying on Christ’s total, perfect keeping of every "jot and tittle" Seeking righteousness by personal performance Receiving righteousness by believing in Christ (Romans 3:21–22) 3. Termination of the Law as a Means of Justification: While the moral truth of God's word remains eternal (Matthew 5:18), Christ ended the Law's role as a system for securing acceptance before God. Believers are no longer under the condemnation or curse of the Law (Romans 8:1, Galatians 3:13), because Christ satisfied its requirements on their behalf. The Law as "Guardrails" Against Sin The metaphor of the Law as a set of guardrails aligns closely with how Scripture describes God's commandments: they establish clear boundaries to expose danger, keep individuals from veering into sin, and protect them from destruction. The role of keeping Christ’s commandments True believers do keep His commandments. Yeshua said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15). 1 John repeatedly links knowing God, abiding in Him, and obedience as evidence of genuine faith rather than its ground. The Spirit enables the righteous requirement of the law to be fulfilled in those who walk according to the Spirit (Romans 8:4). Obedience is the fruit and necessary evidence of new life, not the condition that activates or preserves freedom from the law’s curse and condemnation. Key Scriptures: The Protective Function of the Law Psalm 119:11: "Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You." Guardrail Function: Internalizing Scripture acts as a direct barrier against temptation. Psalm 119:105: "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Guardrail Function: Defines the safe path, preventing a person from blindly straying off a cliff into sin. Galatians 3:23 : "But before faith came, we were kept under guard by the law, kept for the faith which should afterward be revealed." Guardrail Function: Paul explicitly uses military/custodial language (phroureo - to guard or hem in) to show how the Law contained and restrained human sinful nature until Christ arrived. 1 Timothy 1:8–10: " Knowing this: that the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and for sinners..." Guardrail Function: Laws and boundaries exist precisely to restrain unruly behavior and prevent lawlessness from going unchecked. How the Guardrail Metaphor Completes the Biblical Picture Function of the Law Practical / Theological Meaning Scriptural Reference Exposing Sin (Mirror)Shows what sin is by defining absolute right and wrong Romans 3:20, 7:7 Leading to Christ (Tutor)Proves human inability to stay within boundaries, driving us to grace Galatians 3:24 Connecting Guardrails to Deflection When people deflect, remove, or relax parts of Scripture (as warned against in Matthew 5:18–19), they effectively tear down the guardrails God put in place for their protection. Removing the "least" commandment creates a gap in the fence, making it significantly easier to slide into major sin. Psalm 19 describes the warnings and rewards of God's law? Psalm 19: The Protective Value, Warnings, and Rewards of God's Law In Psalm 19:7–14, David transitions from God's revelation in creation (verses 1–6) to God's written word, providing a complete defense of Scripture's perfection and protective boundary. The Perfect Character of the Law (Verses 7–9) David uses six distinct titles and descriptions for God's word, showing how it acts as a total guide for human life: Term Used Description Practical Effect on the Soul The Law of the LORD Perfect Restores/converts the soul The Testimony of the LORD Sure Makes wise the simple The Statutes of the LORD Right Rejoices the heart The Commandment of the LORD Pure Enlightens the eyes The Fear of the LORD Clean, enduring forever Provides an unshakable foundation The Judgments of the LORD True and righteous altogether Imparts divine truth The Law as Warning and Guardrail (Verses 11–13) In verses 11–13, David explicitly describes how Scripture functions as a protective guardrail against different types of sin: 11 "Moreover by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward." 12 "Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults." 13 "Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me..." Warning Against "Secret Faults" (Unintentional Sin): Scripture shines light on blind spots—sins committed in ignorance or rationalized away through self-deception. Guardrails Against "Presumptuous Sins" (Willful Sin): Presumptuous sins are intentional, high-handed rebellions (such as deflecting or deliberately ignoring a known command). David prays that the boundary of God's law holds him back so those deliberate sins do not form a habit or gain "dominion" over his life. The Ultimate Goal: Divine Acceptance (Verse 14) David concludes by bringing every thought, word, and reaction under the standard of God's word, recognizing that keeping the guardrails intact leads to true righteousness: 14 "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer."

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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 The Way დოკუმენტური თრეილერი IS JESUS A CHRISTIAN? Live like Christ did ჩვენ დავალებული ვართ ვიაროთ ისე, როგორც იეშუა კანონის მიხედვით? 1 იოანე 2:6 ვინც ამტკიცებს, რომ მასში ცხოვრობს, იესოს მსგავსად უნდა იცხოვროს. იაკობი 1:2 მაგრამ არ მოუსმინოთ მხოლოდ ღვთის სიტყვას. თქვენ უნდა გააკეთოთ ის, რაც წერია. წინააღმდეგ შემთხვევაში, თქვენ მხოლოდ თავს იტყუებთ. ქრისტე მოვიდა ჩვენ გასათავისუფლებლად ცოდვისა და სიკვდილის წყევლისგან. ქრისტე მოვიდა, რომ გვასწავლოს როგორ ვიცხოვროთ. ქრისტე მოვიდა, რათა გვასწავლოს როგორ გვიყვარდეს ღმერთი და ჩვენი მოყვასი. ქრისტე „მხოლოდ ისრაელის დაკარგულ ცხვრებთან იყო გაგზავნილი. ის იცავდა ლევიანთა კვების კანონებს. მან წმიდად იცვა მეშვიდე დღე შაბათი. ის იცავდა ღვთის ყველა დღესასწაულს. ის იცავდა ღვთის ყველა მცნებასა და წესდებას. ნათლობის დროს იგი მთლიანად ჩაძირული იყო. ტანსაცმლის თასებზე თასები ეცვა. 1 პეტრე 2:21 რადგან თქვენ ამ მიზნით ხართ მოწოდებული, რადგან ქრისტეც იტანჯებოდა თქვენთვის და დაგიტოვათ მაგალითი, რომ მიჰყვეთ მის ნაბიჯებს. იაკობი 2:17 ჩვენ არ შეგვიძლია ვთქვათ, რომ გვწამს ღვთის სიტყვის ჭეშმარიტება და პრაქტიკაში ვიცხოვროთ მის წინააღმდეგ.: 1 პეტრე 2:21 იმიტომ, რომ თქვენ ამ მიზნით ხართ მოწოდებული, რადგანაც ქრისტეც იტანჯებოდა თქვენთვის და წავიდა. თქვენ მაგალითი ხართ, რომ მიჰყვეთ მის ნაბიჯებს. ● იოანე 14:6 "მე ვარ გზა, ჭეშმარიტება და სიცოცხლე!" უპასუხა იეშუამ. „ჩემ გარეშე ვერავინ წავა მამასთან. მათე 22:13: მაშინ მეფემ უთხრა მსახურებს: „შეუკარით მას ხელ-ფეხი და ჩააგდეთ გარე სიბნელეში. იმ ადგილას იქნება ტირილი და კბილების ღრჭენა. 14 რადგან ბევრია მოწოდებული, მაგრამ ცოტაა რჩეული“. იოანე 3:36 და ვისაც სწამს ღვთის ძე, აქვს მარადიული სიცოცხლე. ვინც არ ემორჩილება ძეს, არასოდეს განიცდის მარადიულ სიცოცხლეს, მაგრამ დარჩება ღვთის განრისხებული განაჩენის ქვეშ. 1 იოანე 1:6 თუ ჩვენ ვამტკიცებთ, რომ გვაქვს მასთან ურთიერთობა და მაინც სიბნელეში დავდივართ, ჩვენ ვიტყუებით და არ ვცხოვრობთ ჭეშმარიტებით. რასაც ჩვენ ვაკეთებთ არის იმის მტკიცებულება, რისიც გვწამს შინაგანად. ჩვენი ქმედებები სხვებისთვის განსაზღვრავს ჩვენს შინაგან რწმენას. 1 იოანე 2:3 ახლა ამით ვიცით, რომ ვიცნობთ მას, თუ ვიცავთ მის მცნებებს. 4 ვინც ამბობს: „მე ვიცნობ მას“ და არ იცავს მის მცნებებს, მატყუარაა და ჭეშმარიტება არ არის მასში. 5 მაგრამ ვინც იცავს მის სიტყვას, ჭეშმარიტად ღვთის სიყვარული სრულყოფილია მასში. ამით ჩვენ ვიცით, რომ ჩვენ მასში ვართ. 6 ის, ვინც ამბობს, რომ მასში რჩება, თავადაც ისევე უნდა იაროს, როგორც ის დადიოდა ● იოანე 14:23 იესომ უპასუხა: „ვისაც ვუყვარვარ, დაემორჩილება ჩემს სწავლებას. Ჩემი მამას შეუყვარდება ისინი, ჩვენ კი მათთან მივალთ და მათთან ერთად დავსახლდებით“. ● იოანე 14:24 ვისაც არ ვუყვარვარ, არ იცავს ჩემს სიტყვებს. და სიტყვა, რომელიც გესმით, ჩემი კი არ არის, არამედ მამების, რომლებმაც გამომგზავნეს იოანე 10:27 ჩემი ცხვრები ისმენენ ჩემს ხმას, მე ვიცნობ მათ და მიყვებიან მე. იოანე 15:14 თქვენ ჩემი მეგობრები ხართ, თუ აკეთებთ იმას, რასაც მე გიბრძანებთ. მათე 16:24 მაშინ უთხრა იეშუამ თავის მოწაფეებს: თუ ვინმე მოინდომებს ჩემს უკან, უარყოს თავისი თავი, აიღოს თავისი ჯვარი და გამომყვეს. იოანე 15:16 თქვენ არ ამირჩიეთ მე, არამედ მე აგირჩიეთ თქვენ და დაგადგინეთ, რომ უნდა წახვიდეთ და გამოიღოთ ნაყოფი და დარჩეს თქვენი ნაყოფი, რათა, რასაც სთხოვთ მამას ჩემი სახელით, მოგცეთ. მათე 10:22 და ყველანი შეგძულთ ჩემი სახელის გამო, ხოლო ვინც ბოლომდე მოითმენს გადარჩება. იოანე 3:36 ვისაც ძე სწამს, აქვს საუკუნო სიცოცხლე; ვინც არ ემორჩილება ძეს, ვერ იხილავს სიცოცხლეს, მაგრამ ღვთის რისხვა რჩება მასზე. ებრაელები 10:26-27 რადგან თუ ჩვენ განზრახ ცოდვას ვაგრძელებთ ჭეშმარიტების ცოდნის მიღების შემდეგ, აღარ რჩება ცოდვის მსხვერპლი, არამედ განკითხვის საშინელი მოლოდინი და ცეცხლის რისხვა, რომელიც შთანთქავს მოწინააღმდეგეებს. ● იოანე 3:3 მიუგო იეშუამ და უთხრა მას: „ჭეშმარიტად გეუბნები შენ, თუ ხელახლა არ დაიბადება; ის ვერ ხედავს ღვთის სასუფეველს“. შემდეგ მუხლში, იეჰოვა გვეუბნება, რომ ცოდვა არის მისი მცნებების არ დაცვა. ამით შეიძლება განვასხვავოთ ღვთის შვილები და ეშმაკის შვილები: ასე რომ, წმინდა წერილის მიხედვით; ვისი შვილი ხარ? 1 იოანე 3:4 ყველა, ვინც ცოდვას სჩადის, უკანონობას სჩადის. მართლაც, ცოდვა არის უკანონობა. 5 მაგრამ თქვენ იცით, რომ ქრისტე გამოჩნდა ცოდვების მოსახსნელად და მასში არ არის ცოდვა. 6 მასში დარჩენილი არავინ სცოდავს. არავის, ვინც აგრძელებს (პრაქტიკას) ცოდვას, არ უნახავს იგი ან იცნობს მას. 7 შვილებო, ნურავინ მოგატყუებთ: სიმართლეს მოქმედი მართალია, როგორც ქრისტეა მართალი. 8 ცოდვის ჩამდენი ეშმაკია, რადგან ეშმაკი თავიდანვე სცოდავს. ამიტომაც გამოეცხადა ძე ღვთისა, რათა გაენადგურებინა ეშმაკის საქმეები. 9 ღვთისგან დაბადებული ნებისმიერი უარს ამბობს ცოდვაზე, რადგან ღვთის შთამომავალი ცხოვრობს მასში; მას არ შეუძლია ცოდვის გაგრძელება, რადგან ის ღვთისგან არის დაბადებული. 10 ამით შეიძლება განვასხვავოთ ღვთის შვილები და ეშმაკის შვილები: ვინც სიმართლეს არ აკეთებს, არ არის ღვთისაგან და არც ის, ვისაც არ უყვარს თავისი ძმა. მათე 7:21 არა ყველა, ვინც მეუბნება: „უფალო, უფალო“, შევა ცათა სასუფეველში, არამედ მხოლოდ ის, ვინც ასრულებს ზეციერი მამის ნებას. 22 ბევრი მეტყვის იმ დღეს: „უფალო, უფალო, განა შენი სახელით არ ვიწინასწარმეტყველებდით და შენი სახელით არ განვდევნეთ ეშმაკები და მრავალი სასწაული მოვახერხეთ?“... 23 მაშინ გარკვევით ვეტყვი მათ: „არასდროს გიცნობდი შენ. ; წადით ჩემგან, თქვენ უკანონობის მუშაკებო. 22 და რასაც ვთხოვთ, ვიღებთ მისგან, რადგან ვიცავთ მის მცნებებს და ვაკეთებთ იმას, რაც სასიამოვნოა მის თვალში. პოპულარული ქრისტიანული სწავლება „რწმენით სიმართლის“ შესახებ არის ის, რომ ღმერთის სიმართლე „მიეწერება“ მათ, ვისაც „იეშუას“ „სწამს“. სხვა სიტყვებით რომ ვთქვათ, მათი აზრით, სიმართლე, რომელიც მორწმუნეს აქვს, არის "თეორიული" სიმართლე - თქვენ არ გჭირდებათ სამართლიანად ცხოვრება, რომ ღმერთმა დაინახოს როგორც "მართალი". ისინი ამბობენ: "როცა ღმერთი გიყურებს, ხედავს ქრისტეს სიმართლეს, რადგან შენ ხარ ქრისტეში". იოანე ძალიან ნათლად ხსნის მათ შესახებ, ვინც ყოვლისშემძლეის თვალში სამართლიანად ითვლება, ამ მარტივი გასაგებად განცხადების წარმოდგენით: იოანე 3:19 და ეს არის მსჯავრი, რომ ნათელი მოვიდა ქვეყნად და ადამიანებმა სიბნელე შეიყვარეს ვიდრე ნათელი, რადგან მათი საქმეები ბოროტი იყო. 20 რადგან ყველას, ვინც ბოროტს აკეთებს, სძულს ნათელი და არ მოდის ნათელთან, რათა არ გამოაშკარავდეს მისი საქმეები. 21 ხოლო ვინც ჭეშმარიტებას აკეთებს, მოდის სინათლეზე, რომ მისი საქმეები აშკარად ჩანს, რომ ისინი ღმერთშია გაკეთებული“. სახარების ხმალი, არა მშვიდობა, არამედ განხეთქილება ლუკა 12:51 გგონიათ, რომ მე მოვედი დედამიწაზე მშვიდობის მოსატანად? არა, გეუბნები, მაგრამ დაყოფა. 52 ამიერიდან ერთ ოჯახში ხუთი გაიყოფა, სამი ორს და ორი სამს. 53 გაიყოფიან, მამა ვაჟის წინააღმდეგ და ვაჟი მამის წინააღმდეგ, დედა ქალიშვილზე და ქალიშვილი დედის წინააღმდეგ, დედამთილი რძლის წინააღმდეგ და რძალი დედის წინააღმდეგ- კანონში." იაკობი 1:2 მაგრამ არ მოუსმინოთ მხოლოდ ღვთის სიტყვას. თქვენ უნდა გააკეთოთ ის, რაც წერია. წინააღმდეგ შემთხვევაში, თქვენ მხოლოდ თავს იტყუებთ. გადაცდომის განმარტება; ბრძანების ან კანონის დარღვევისთვის: ცოდვა: საზღვრებს ან ზღვარს გასცდა. გასცდეს საზღვრებს, რომლებიც დადგენილ ან დადგენილ იქნა: დაარღვიე ღვთიური კანონი. მაშ, ეს თქვენი შეკითხვაა, ცოდვას სჩადიხართ? იცავთ თუ არა იეჰოვას კანონებს? მაშ, მათი ნაყოფით იცნობ მათ? 1 იოანე 3:7 შვილებო, ნურავინ მოგატყუებთ: სიმართლის მოქმედი მართალია, როგორც მართალია იეშუა. ამის გაგება უფრო ადვილი არ არის. ეჭვგარეშეა, რა თქვა ან გააკეთა ცოცხალი ღმერთის ძემ. იეჰოვას სიტყვები და მისი ძის ქმედებები არ საჭიროებს მათ ინტერპრეტაციას.

  • New Covenant | Answers 4 Saints

    For he finds fault with them when he says: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah, ოდესმე წაგიკითხავთ ახალი შეთანხმება? რა არის ახალი ახალი შეთანხმების შესახებ? (ებრაელთა 8) გათიშა ებრაელებზე რა არის ახალი შეთანხმება ნამყენი ხარ? მაგრამ მან უპასუხა და თქვა: მე არ ვარ გაგზავნილი, არამედ ისრაელის სახლის დაკარგულ ცხვრებთან მათე 15:24 Exodus 24:7 states: "Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it in the hearing of the people. And they said, 'All that the Lord has said we will do, and be obedient.'" The New Covenant Hebrews 8: 10 For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. 11 No longer will each one teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest.… ებრაელთა 8:8-12 8 რადგან ბრალს პოულობს მათ, როცა ამბობს:[ა ] „აჰა, მოდის დღეები, ამბობს უფალი, როცა ახალ შეთანხმებას დავდებ ისრაელის სახლთან და იუდას სახლთან, 9 არ ჰგავს აღთქმას, რომელიც დავდე მათ მამებთან იმ დღეს, როცა ხელში ავიღე ისინი ეგვიპტის ქვეყნიდან გამოსაყვანად. რადგან ისინი არ დარჩნენ ჩემს აღთქმაში, და ამიტომ მათზე არ ვზრუნავდი, ამბობს უფალი. 10რადგან ეს არის აღთქმა, რომელსაც დავდებ ისრაელის სახლთან იმ დღეების შემდეგ, აცხადებს უფალი: ჩემს კანონებს ჩავდებ მათ გონებაში, და ჩაწერეთ მათ გულებზე, და მე ვიქნები მათი ღმერთი, და ისინი იქნებიან ჩემი ხალხი. 11და არ ასწავლონ ყოველი თავის მოყვასს და თითოეულმა თავის ძმას და თქვა: „იცოდე უფალი“ რადგან ისინი ყველა მიცნობენ მე , უმცირესიდან უდიდესამდე. 12 რადგან მოწყალე ვიქნები მათი ურჯულოების მიმართ, და მე აღარ გავიხსენებ მათ ცოდვებს“. One in Christ Gentiles Grafted In …12 გახსოვდეს, რომ იმ დროს შენ იყავი განცალკევებული ქრისტესგან, გაუცხოებული ისრაელის თანამეგობრობისგან,და აღთქმის აღთქმების უცხონი, უიმედოდ და ღმერთის გარეშე სამყაროში. 13 მაგრამ ახლა in ქრისტე Yeshua შენ ჯანმო ერთხელ იყვნენ შორს მოიყვანეს ახლოს მეშვეობით The სისხლი ქრისტეს. 14 რადგან ის თავად არის ჩვენი მშვიდობა, რომელმაც ორივე ერთი გახადა და დაანგრია მტრობის გამყოფი კედელი… იერემია 31:31-34 "აჰა, მოდის დღეები", - ამბობს უფალი, "როცა ახალ შეთანხმებას დავდებ ისრაელის სახლთან და იუდას სახლთან, არა როგორც აღთქმა, რომელიც დავდე მათ მამებთან იმ დღეს, როცა ხელი მოვკიდე მათ ეგვიპტის ქვეყნიდან გამოყვანის მიზნით, ჩემი აღთქმა, რომელიც მათ დაარღვიეს, თუმცა მე მათი ქმარი ვიყავი, - ამბობს უფალი. "მაგრამ ეს არის აღთქმა, რომელსაც დავდებ ისრაელის სახლთან იმ დღეების შემდეგ", - ამბობს უფალი.„დავდებ ჩემს კანონს მათში და მათ გულზე, დავწერ მას და ვიქნები მათი ღმერთი და ისინი იქნებიან ჩემი ხალხი The new covenant is a significant concept in the Bible, primarily prophesied in the Old Testament and believed by Christians to be established by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The most well-known prophecy of this covenant is in the book of Jeremiah 31:31-34, which states: "Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” Key aspects of this new covenant, as described in Jeremiah, include: * Internalization of the Law: U nlike the Mosaic Covenant, which was written on tablets of stone, the new covenant involves God placing His law directly "in their minds" and "on their hearts." This signifies an inward, heartfelt desire to obey God, rather than a forced, external set of rules. * Forgiveness of Sins: A central promise of the new covenant is the complete forgiveness of sins, with God vowing to "remember their sin no more." * A Personal Relationship with God: The prophecy indicates a time when everyone, from the least to the greatest, will "know the Lord," implying a deep and personal relationship with God that doesn't require an intermediary to teach them. In Christianity, the New Testament explains that Jesus' death and resurrection fulfilled this prophecy, establishing the new covenant through his blood (Luke 22:20). This covenant is seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to Israel, but also as something that extends to all who believe, both Jewish and Gentile. I’m The New Testament explains that Christians—both Jewish and Gentile (non-Jewish) believers—are included in the new covenant. This is a central theme in several New Testament books, especially those written by the Apostle Paul. Here are some key passages that explain this: 1. Ephesians 2:11-22 This passage is one of the clearest and most direct explanations. Paul tells the Gentile Christians in Ephesus to remember their past state: > "Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called 'uncircumcised' by those who call themselves 'the circumcision' (which is done in the body by human hands)—remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world." (Ephesians 2:11-12) > He then explains that through Jesus's sacrifice, this has all changed: > "But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility... His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross..." (Ephesians 2:13-16) > This passage shows that Gentiles, who were once "foreigners to the covenants," are now "fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household" (Ephesians 2:19), all because of their unity with Christ. 2. Romans 11 In Romans, Paul uses the analogy of an olive tree to explain how Gentile believers are included in God's covenant promises. The olive tree represents God's people, with the root being the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) and the natural branches being the Israelites. > "If some of the natural branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing sap from the olive root, do not consider yourself to be superior to those other branches." (Romans 11:17-18) > He explains that because some of the natural Jewish branches were "hardened" and rejected Christ, Gentile believers have been grafted in. This doesn't mean the Gentiles have replaced Israel, but that they have been brought into the same covenant blessings through faith. 3. Galatians 3:26-29 Paul teaches that faith in Christ is the key to becoming a part of God's people. > "So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise." > This passage emphasizes that ethnic or social distinctions are no longer a barrier to being included in God's family. By belonging to Christ, both Jews and Gentiles become "Abraham's seed" and inherit the promises of the covenant.

  • cross referances | Answers 4 Saints

    Whoever denies all scripture denies God. Whoever says the old testmate was for the Jews is a false prophet. The entire bible is connected and It would be impossible for the Old Testament and the New Testament not to be only one Testmate. Jordan Peterson: "The Bible is the World's First Hyperlink Text" All Scripture is God-breathed Torah the first books in the Bible The first five books of the Bible are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. They are known as the Torah God's instructions of Love The all new Testmante books is founded on the Torah 2 Timothy 3:16 states, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness". This verse is often used to support the idea that God inspired the Bible. These men wrote the new testament Peter who were fishermen in Galilee Fishermen James and John: Brothers who were fishermen in Galilee Tax collector Matthew: he was a tax collector for the Roman EmpireTax Luke does not directly identify his profession. Tradition has it that he was a first-century physician. Mark ? Whoever denies all scripture denies God. Whoever says the old testament was for the Jews is a false prophet. 63,779 Cross-References I’d like to share with you one of the most amazing and awe-inspiring images I have ever seen. Period. Professor Jordan Peterson recently and brilliantly described the Bible as the first “hyperlinked text,” that is, the first text that complexly references itself throughout the entirety of its structure in a vast series of internal interconnections. Think of Wikipedia, in which the articles all reference and interlink to one another in a vast web of knowledge. The Bible is hyperlinked in the same way but for ancient stories and repositories of ancient myths, insights, narratives, wisdom, mystical poetry, and ethical theories. The difference was that instead of clicking, ancient readers would have to flip through the pages like a Choose Your Own Adventure Book. Advertisements Report this ad What does this amazing image show, you may wonder? It is truly mind-blowing when you fully grasp it. Consider this staggering fact: Every single one of the lines on the bottom of the image is a Biblical verse. The length of each line is proportionate to the number of times that verse is referred to in some way by some other verse in the Bible. In other words, this image is a map. It shows the 63,779 cross-references in the Bible, this massive sweeping text written over thousands of years by hundreds of people from a wide variety of different backgrounds in three different languages: Greek, Latin, and Aramaic. Starting at any one verse, imagine how many pathways you could take through all the interlinked verses through the text! There are nearly endless permutations and combinations and every verse and phrase is dependent on nearly every other verse and phrase to get the “full” meaning of what this sweeping collection of many books within a book says on any one subject… Christopher Harisson offers even deeper insight into this amazing diagram he created when he says that it “…started as a collaboration between Christoph Römhild and myself. Christoph, a Lutheran Pastor, first emailed me in October of 2007. He described a data set he was putting together that defined textual cross references found in the Bible. He had already done considerable work visualizing the data before contacting me. Together, we struggled to find an elegant solution to render the data, more than 63,000 cross references in total. As the work progressed, it became clear that an interactive visualization would be needed to properly explore the data, where users could zoom in and prune down the information to manageable levels. However, this was less interesting to us, as several Bible-exploration programs existed that offered similar functionality and much more. Instead we set our sights on the other end of the spectrum –- something more beautiful than functional. At the same time, we wanted something that honored and revealed the complexity of the data at every level –- as one leans in, smaller details should become visible. This ultimately led us to the multi-colored arc diagram you see below. The bar graph that runs along the bottom represents all of the chapters in the Bible. Books alternate in color between white and light gray. The length of each bar denotes the number of verses in the chapter. Each of the 63,779 cross references found in the Bible is depicted by a single arc – the color corresponds to the distance between the two chapters, creating a rainbow-like effect.” In short, the Bible is an important book. Indeed, it is one of the most foundational texts on which our culture was built, the massive powerhouse that inspired some of our most-exquisite literature, films, music, poetry, philosophers, and theologians, influences the lives of millions upon millions of people, a text for which countless people were paradoxically both baptized at birth and killed in the name of, and which represented the very deepest insights that human beings were able to come up with over thousands of years, many powerful insights of which still have something to say to us this day. And this point remains true even if we don’t read the Bible in a fundamentalist-literalist way, but rather take the majority of it as metaphorical and mythical with some intrusions of history throughout and a whole lot of cultural context infused into its nearly inexhaustible depths. It’s a really amazing and awe-inspiring book, to be sure, and with an amazing version like the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible , which sheds light on the ancient cultures and contexts that inform its verses, can be a really fascinating and inspiring read.

  • I Didnt come to bring peace but a swordd | Answers 4 Saints

    Christ didn't come to bring peace but a sword The Real Jesus Not Peace, but a Sword 34 “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. 36 And a person's enemies will be those of his own household. Matthew 10:34-36 Watchman’s Message In the message in Hosea, Yehovah is saying my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. He is warning us that it is our responsibility to give them warning from Him, about the coming wrath that is coming on this earth. Our Father repeated these few verses, He wants us to understand that He is serious, and will hold us accountable if we don't warn them (“son of man" denotes mankind generally) Hebrew people, This passage from Ephesians 4:25 urges believers to reject falsehood, lies, and deceit in favor of speaking the truth to their neighbors. The core reasoning is that Christians are interconnected members of one body—the body of Christ—making lying to one another equivalent to harming oneself. Sheep among Wolves …20 For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21 Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. 22 You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.… Matthew 10:20-22 “I’ve come to start a fire on this earth—how I wish it were blazing right now! I’ve come to change everything, turn everything right side up—how I long for it to be finished! Do you think I came to smooth things over and make everything nice? Not so. I’ve come to disrupt and confront! From now on, when you find five in a house, it will be— Three against two, and two against three; Father against son, and son against father; Mother against daughter, and daughter against mother; Mother-in-law against bride, and bride against mother-in-law.” Luke 12:49 Therefore, rejecting all falsehood [whether lying, defrauding, telling half-truths, spreading rumors, any such as these], SPEAK TRUTH EACH ONE WITH HIS NEIGHBOR , for we are all parts of one another [and we are all parts of the body of Christ]. New Life in Christ Ephesians 4:25 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. 25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another. 26“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, BE ANGRY [at sin--at immorality, at injustice, at ungodly behavior], YET DO NOT SIN; do not let your anger [cause you shame, nor allow it to] last until the sun goes down. 27 And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin by holding a grudge, or nurturing anger, or harboring resentment, or cultivating bitterness]. 28 The thief [who has become a believer] must no longer steal, but instead he must work hard [making an honest living], producing that which is good with his own hands, so that he will have something to share with those in need. 29 Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak]. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God [but seek to please Him], by whom you were sealed and marked [branded as God’s own] for the day of redemption [the final deliverance from the consequences of sin]. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor [perpetual animosity, resentment, strife, fault-finding] and slander be put away from you, along with every kind of malice [all spitefulness, verbal abuse, malevolence]. 32 Be kind and helpful to one another, tender-hearted [compassionate, understanding] , forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also forgave [c] you. I Never Knew You 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’ Matthew 7:21-23 Narrow gate 13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction , and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. Matthew 7:13-14 Many are called but few are chosen

  • Quick Self test | Answers 4 Saints

    The statement " God gives His Spirit to those who keep His commandments" is a core theological concept, emphasizing that obedience to God's commands is a sign of love and a means by which His Spirit empowers believers to live a life pleasing to Him. Acts 5:32 Romans 8:9, he writes: "But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all". Self-Test The Examination of Faith: A Self-Test Scriptural Requirements for Salvation. "Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith.It asks: Is my faith a living, breathing part of who I am, or am I just going through the motions?Test yourselves..." — 2 Corinthians 13:5 He wants us to find out now, in the quiet of our own prayer lives, if we are operating in the flesh or the Spirit—rather than standing before Him on Judgement Day only to hear the words, "I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness" (Matthew 7:23). The Line in the Sand Scriptural Assessment There is no gray area, no partial alignment, and no grading on a curve. In the economy of God's Kingdom, you are either a submissive subject or an active rebel. Your daily actions, your handling of His instructions, and the fruit of your lifestyle are the evidence that will either vindicate you or convict you. Use this 15-point diagnostic to weigh your walk under the light of the written Word. Test 1: The Benchmark of Gathering "He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad." — Matthew 12:30 The Question: Are your daily choices, your lifestyle, and the traditions you practice actively gathering people into covenant obedience to God's instructions, or are your actions scattering them away into compromise, lawlessness 1 John 3:4, and worldly customs? By saying "He who is not with Me is against Me," He eliminated any possibility of a "neutral ground." In a spiritual war, sitting on the fence is not an option. If you are not actively working for the Kingdom of Light, your existence naturally serves the Kingdom of Darkness. Are your daily choices, your lifestyle, and the traditions you practice actively gathering people into covenant obedience to God's instructions, or are your actions scattering them away into compromise, lawlessness, and worldly customs? Your Answer: [ ] YES, I am gathering / [ ] NO, I am scattering Test 2: The Benchmark of the Spirit "And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him." — Acts 5:32 The Question: Does the spirit inside you cause you to humbly submit to and keep the Father's commandments (Ezekiel 36:27), or does it make excuses, calling obedience "legalism" while clinging to man-made traditions? (God only gives His true Spirit to those who obey Him). Your Answer: [ ] YES, it leads to obedience / [ ] NO, it rejects His law Test 3: The Benchmark of Truth "He who says, 'I know Him,' and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him." — 1 John 2:4 The Question: When confronted with the plain instructions of Scripture, do you lay your life down flat to align with them, or do you pretend to know God through a mere "feeling" or traditional heritage while ignoring His laws? Your Answer: [ ] YES, the truth is in me / [ ] NO, I am deceiving myself Test 4: The Benchmark of Love "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." — John 13:35 The Question: Is your life marked by genuine, sacrificial love and service toward the brethren who walk in the truth, or is it hindered by pride, malice, or division? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 5: The Benchmark of Fruit "Every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit... Therefore by their fruits you will know them." — Matthew 7:17, 20 The Question: Does the daily output of your life consistently produce the supernatural fruit of the Spirit—patience, kindness, goodness, and self-control—or do you still bear the bitter fruit of the flesh? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 6: The Benchmark of the Tongue "If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless." — James 1:26 The Question: Is your speech ruled by scriptural self-control, or is your tongue unbridled—frequently given over to anger, gossip, profane language, or tearing others down? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 7: The Benchmark of Separation "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." — 1 John 2:15 The Question: Have you consciously set yourself apart from worldly entertainment, fleshly standards, and pagan-rooted traditions because you love the Father more than the culture? Jeremiah 10:43 For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut down a tree from the forest; it is shaped with a chisel by the hands of a craftsman. 4 They adorn it with silver and gold and fasten it with hammer and nails, so that it will not totter. Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 8: The Benchmark of Action "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." — James 1:22 The Question: When you discover a direct command or truth written in the Scriptures, do you immediately adjust your life to execute it, or do you simply listen to it and remain unchanged? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 9: The Benchmark of Sovereignty "No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other... You cannot serve God and mammon (money)." — Matthew 6:24 The Question: Does the Almighty possess total authority over how you acquire, manage, and distribute your financial resources, or does the pursuit of wealth, security, and personal comfort govern your choices? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 10: The Benchmark of Mercy "He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him has mercy on the needy." — Proverbs 14:31 The Question: Do you actively demonstrate compassion, care, and tangible help to the poor, weak, or distressed when it is within your power to do so? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 11: The Benchmark of Correction "Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser..." — Proverbs 9:8-9 The Question: When another believer brings scriptural correction to expose an error or a sin in your walk, do you receive it with humility and appreciation, or do you respond with anger, pride, and self-defense? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 12: The Benchmark of Humility "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble... Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up." — James 4:6, 10 The Question: Are you genuinely willing to take the lowest seat, serve without recognition, and prioritize God's reputation above your own ego and the desire to be right? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 13: The Benchmark of Endurance "But he who endures to the end shall be saved." — Matthew 24:13 The Question: Do you remain steadfast in obeying God's truth when trials, persecution, or family rejection come against you, or do you compromise your walk to escape friction or pressure? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 14: The Benchmark of Pure Worship "God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." — John 4:24 The Question: Do you worship God strictly according to the clean parameters defined in His Word, or do you try to honor Him using methods, calendars, and celebrations adopted from pagan cultures? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 15: The Benchmark of Fear of Man "The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever treats the Lord shall be safe." — Proverbs 29:25 The Question: Is your ultimate goal to please the Master regardless of public opinion, or do you alter your speech, actions, and scriptural standards to seek the approval and validation of human beings? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO ⚖️ Evaluating the Results If you answered YES to all 15: You are With God. Your eyes and ears have been opened by a soft heart, and the true Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) is operating inside you, giving you the supernatural power and desire to walk in His covenant statutes (Ezekiel 36:27). If you answered NO to any of them: You are Against God. This is the definition of spiritual blindness. By rejecting the light of His instructions in favor of your own comfort or man-made religious traditions, you have closed your own eyes. If you persist in this state, God will eventually confirm you in that darkness, making it so you can no longer hear or see the truth. "Choose this day whom you will serve... but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." — Joshua 24:15

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    We all were born into a ready man-made religion. Including Pastors. However, it shows that we relied on men to teach us, instead of God. Look around do you see sin everywhere including inside the church? Most people in the church don't know what sin is, and they practice sinning every LORD's Sabbath Please leave any comments or suggestions that I need to add to the website, thank you Get in touch First Name Last Name Email Phone Message Submit

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