Resurrection Day Songs!

 Resurrection Day Songs!

Happy Resurrection Day!

 

John 20:1The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.

2 Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.

3 Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre.

4 So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.

5 And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in.

6 Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,

7 And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.

8 Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.

9 For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.

10 Then the disciples went away again unto their own home.

11 But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,

12 And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.

13 And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.

14 And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.

15 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.

16 Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.

17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.

19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.

21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

Good Friday

(Matt 27:50) Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. 51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; 52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, 53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. 54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

Do This in Remembrance of Me

 

If you are truly saved and in right standing with the Lord, then it is good to partake of the Lord's Supper, also known as Christian Communion, or Christian Passover. God's Word tells us to examine ourselves first so that we do not partake of the Lord's body and blood unworthily. You eat and drink damnation to yourself if you partake unworthily. We must repent of our sins before partaking in communion.

When we partake of Christian communion, we are remembering the Lord's great sacrifice upon the cross for our sins, to bring salvation to the fallen race of man. We remember his body that was broken for us, as well as his blood that was shed. Because of his sacrifice, we have eternal life and have become sons of the living God. There is no salvation apart from the cross of Christ and his finished work.

(1 Cor 11:23) For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. 25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the New Testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. 26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. 27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. 29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. 30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.

Jesus Christ our Sacrificial Lamb

 

Jesus Christ Our Sacrificial Lamb

There is no greater love than a man that is willing to lay down his life for a friend. Our Lord Jesus Christ left his throne in Heaven, clothed himself in the frailty of human flesh, and died a horrible death in order to provide redemption for us. For God so loved the world that he sent his only begotten son, so that whosoever believes in him, should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16).

It was no small sacrifice that our Lord made upon the cross of Calvary, for he gave his very life, so that we may live with him in the eternal Kingdom of God. Redemption means to redeem or purchase something. Christ was literally buying us back from Satan through his sacrifice upon the cross.

Because of the disobedience of Adam, the earth fell from perfection into corruption, and Satan became the prince and power of this fallen world. However, Christ became the second Adam, in that through his obedience to the Father, he provided eternal life to all who will make him Lord of their life.

Jesus Christ is our sacrificial lamb. On the day of preparation, when the Jews killed, as well as prepared the lamb for the Passover meal, our Lord was crucified. Through the shed blood of our Lord, provision was made for sins to be passed over.

The Passover lamb had to be spotless and without defect, or God would reject it. The blood sacrifice of the lamb was symbolic of the sacrifice of God’s sinless Son upon the cross. Christ was tempted in every way that we are, yet he remained the only sinless man ever to walk the earth. Christ was the only man who could take our place upon the cross.

To repent, means to turn away from sin and to become a new creation in Christ, a person that is set apart from the sinful world. Many churches fail to teach people that they must be truly born again. Christ taught that we must remain in the vine, in other words in him, as well as bear good fruit, or the Father will cut our branch off, and throw it into the fire.

When a person is truly saved through repentance and placing their faith in Christ, their spiritual garments are made white by the blood of the Lamb. All of our sins are passed over and we are saved by grace, apart from our works. However, God's Word teaches us that we are to keep our garments clean, for they can be defiled by living in a backslidden state and we can lose our salvation.

(Isaiah 53:4-7) Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, And as a sheep before its shearers is silent, So He opened not His mouth.

When Christ died upon the cross, the veil in the temple was torn from top to bottom. The temple veil covered the entrance to the Holy of Holies. Only the Levitical priest was permitted to enter this most inner chamber. The Ark of the Covenant was kept there. The priest would sprinkle blood upon the mercy seat, between the two cherubim, on top of the Ark. This was done to cleanse the tabernacle, as well as make atonement for the sins of the people. The high priest would offer up an animal sacrifice for himself, as well as the people. When Christ made atonement for our sins upon the cross, his blood was sprinkled upon the mercy seat in Heaven. Christ, our high priest made the final sacrifice for sins. Since the veil was torn from top to bottom in the temple, we now have access to the Holy of Holies (God). The veil of separation between God and man has been removed forever.

The atonement of Christ also provided for the healing of our bodies. God’s Word states that He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities, and by His stripes, we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). Christ was scourged with the Roman cat of nine tails. This device had nine leather straps with bone and metal in each strap. Many men died from this type of torture, but our Lord endured it. His stripes provide healing for our physical bodies. God’s Word says that if there be any sick among you to call for the elders, to anoint with oil and pray over the sick, and the prayer of faith will restore them, and if they have committed sins they will be forgiven (James 5:14,15).

The Lord is willing to forgive us of all of our sins, no matter how big they are, if we will repent and turn from them. The Lord is very patient, as well as merciful with each of us; he gives us time to grow in our Christian walk. Will you accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal savior? There is Heaven to be gained, as well as Hell to be avoided. If we repent of our sins, as well as make confession of our faith in Christ, we shall be saved. If you would like to accept Christ into your heart, then please pray with me.

Lord Jesus Christ,

I believe that you are the Son of God, the creator of all things.

I believe that you died upon the cross for my sins, and I ask you to forgive me of all of my sins, as I turn from them to everlasting life.

I believe that the Father raised you from the dead, and that by accepting you as my Savior, you will also raise me from the dead when you return.

Please help me to allow your Holy Spirit to transform me into a new creation.

Lord Jesus, please send your Holy Spirit now to live within me.

In the most holy name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen!

This prayer alone will not save your soul, unless you pray with sincerity, as well as conviction. Accepting Christ into your heart is the beginning of your Christian Walk, not the end. You must remain in the faith, study your Bible, as well as grow spiritually. The Holy Spirit is our helper, counselor, and friend, he is the portion of God’s Spirit that indwells us.

Please consider these Scriptures in regard to salvation.

(Romans 10:9-13) that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

( 1 John 1:9) If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

(John 15:1-4) “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.

(1 Timothy 6: 11-12) But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

(2 Corinthians 7:10) For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.

(Luke 15:7) I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.

(1 Corinthians 6:9-11) Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.

Inhumane Conditions at ICE Detention Camps

 

ICE guards are betting on which detainee will kill themselves next. The AP just exposed the savage conditions of a detention camp in El Paso.

The Associated Press got inside Camp East Montana. What they found should be on the front page of every newspaper in this country until it closes.

About 3,000 people packed in per day. Loud, unsanitary quarters crawling with insects. Food so scarce that detainees steal from each other just to eat. Disease spreading through filthy rooms, showers, and restrooms that go uncleaned. People losing weight. People unable to see a doctor. People losing their minds.

Staff made nearly one 911 call per day in the camp's first five months. One call captures a man sobbing after being assaulted by another detainee. Another has a doctor describing a man banging his head against a wall while expressing suicidal thoughts.

A nurse calls about a pregnant woman in severe pain with coronavirus. Detainees suffering seizures, some resulting in serious head trauma. Ages ranged from a 19-year-old who fell from a bunk to a 79-year-old who couldn't breathe.

And then there's the detail that should haunt this administration for the rest of its existence.

Owen Ramsingh, a former property manager from Columbia, Missouri, who spent weeks in the camp before being deported to the Netherlands, told the AP he overheard a security guard talking about a betting pool among the staff. They were wagering on which detainee would be next to die by suicide. The guard said he had put $500 in. The total pot rode on the outcome.

Ramsingh said the talk was particularly devastating because he had contemplated suicide himself.

Guards are gambling on the deaths of people in their custody. People who are hungry. People who are sick. People who are begging for help through 911 calls that come in every single day. And the staff turned it into a game.

This is not some rogue facility. This is the system working exactly as this administration designed it. Overcrowded by policy. Underfed by neglect. Understaffed by choice. They built a place where human beings deteriorate and then the people paid to watch over them place bets on who breaks first.

The AP has the data. The recordings. The interviews. The court filings. This is documented. This is real. This is happening right now in El Paso, Texas, in the United States of America.

Do you trust in the Good Shepherd?

 

Do you trust in the Good Shepherd? 

(Psalms 28:7) The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him. 8 The Lord is their strength, And He is the saving refuge of His anointed. 9 Save Your people, and bless Your inheritance; Shepherd them also, And bear them up forever.

 

We live in a very stressful world, and many people feel a since of hopelessness. There are many hardships in life, and it is easy to feel overwhelmed. However, the Good Shepherd has promised to lead us through green pastures, beside the still waters. Do you trust the Lord Jesus Christ with your path in life? If you have truly made Jesus the Lord of your life, you may rest in his care, in the midst of the storms of life. If Christ is the captain of your ship, you will make it safely to the other side. Peace and joy are among the fruits of the Spirt that God has promised those who have been filled/indwelt by his Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not only a comforter, but he also transforms us into a new creation. It is God's Spirit who sanctifies us (sets us apart from the sinful world). You must be truly born again to know the peace of God. To know God, is to walk in the Spirit, as well as to love one another.

 

(Philippians 4:7) and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things.

 

If you have a personal relationship with Christ, God’s peace will guard your hearts and minds. (Phil 4:7) tells us to meditate on praiseworthy things. If we keep our minds focused on Godly things, we will keep the enemy at bay. Fear and anxiety are the opposite of faith, and they will empower the enemy in our lives. If you have faith that God has good plans for your life, and you put your trust in him, you will have peace and joy. When we go through the many fiery trials of this life, we must walk by faith, and not by sight. We need to stand on God’s Word and know that He is faithful to keep His promises.

 

 It is God’s desire that we allow the fruits and gifts of His Spirit to operate in our lives, so that we may overcome this world. To stand firm in Christ in the midst of spiritual Sodom and Gomorrah, we must have the power of God’s Spirit at work in our lives. If we are the temple of the Holy Spirit, then why should we fear men, demons, or the trials of life? God Almighty, is stronger and greater than Satan, or our fears. Trust God, and walk in the fullness of life that He desires for you! 

(John 10:11) I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. 12 But a hireling, he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. 13 The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep and am known by My own.

Journey to the Cross

 

Happy Palm Sunday!

 

(Mark 11:7-10) And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and He sat upon him. And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.

And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, "Hosanna; Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord: Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest."

No Kings but Jesus!!

 

The Beast loves worship. He is the ultimate narcissist!

Is Tithing Required of the New Testament Believer?

Under the Old Covenant, the system of tithing showed mercy and compassion for the poor, unlike the modern unbiblical churches.  Under the old covenant the ten percent tithe was never money, it was of crops and livestock. If a poor family was unable to make the pilgrimage to Jerusalem to present their tithes, and there was not a Levite in their village, they were allowed to keep and eat their own tithe. How often do you see the modern churches tell the poor to keep their tithe? 

The Old Covenant was disannulled and nailed to the cross of Christ, including its many regulations and ordinances. We are now under the New Covenant of Grace. The tithe applied to the nation of Israel only. The New Testament standard for giving to the Lord is that of freedom. Paul taught that the Lord loves a cheerful giver and that no one should put us under compulsion to give. The Lord will bless those who give to him. However, it is according to your ability and not of requirement. 

There is nothing wrong with a humble church building, or a pastor receiving a modest salary. However, large, fancy, church buildings, as well as a pastor receiving a large salary is misuse of God's money. There are many ways to give to the Lord. You may give of your time in the Lord's work, or help feed the poor, or support missionary work. Meet the needs of others and stop giving to buildings or buying your pastor a Mercedes.

(2 Cor 9:6) But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

The Apostles and Elders of the church at Jerusalem, under the leadership of James, the brother of Christ, made a decree concerning this matter. They were all in agreement, that the keeping of the Law should not be required of the Gentile Christians. They only asked that they abstain from sexual immorality, eating food sacrificed to idols, eating of things strangled, as well as the consumption of blood.  No further requirements were put upon these new converts. 

Acts15:19 Therefore I judge that we should not trouble those from among the Gentiles who are turning to God, 20 but that we write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from things strangled, and from blood.  21 For Moses has had throughout many generations those who preach him in every city, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath.” 22 Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas who was also named Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren. 23 They wrote this letter by them:  The apostles, the elders, and the brethren, To the brethren who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.

24 Since we have heard that some who went out from us have troubled you with words, unsettling your souls, saying, “You must be circumcised and keep the law” —to whom we gave no such commandment—  25 it seemed good to us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,  26 men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.  27 We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, who will also report the same things by word of mouth.  28 For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things:  29 that you abstain from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell.

Dream About the Third Temple

 I recently received a dream from the Lord about the third temple. I saw a newly built third temple on top of a mountain. I saw a priest dressed in ancient priestly robes ascending the mountain toward the temple. I said," Donald Trump will sit in that temple." Then the Lord spoke and said, "When Israel is on top of the world you know that the Antichrist has come. Then the Lord said, "When Israel is on top of the mountain the Antichrist has come." End of Dream

Recently, Netanyahu said that Israel has become a world superpower due to its military attacks on Iran. The Israeli military is truly quite impressive in its ability to wage war. Israel is exerting itself as a world power. This may be what the Lord meant when he said that Israel will be on top of the world. This dream also indicates that Israel is currently an antichrist nation.

 I believe that Trump is the Little Horn of Daniel, as well as the Beast of Revelation. When he is resurrected and indwelt by Satan, he will sit in the Temple and proclaim himself to be God. The three-and-a-half-year Great Tribulation period will be when this will happen, and the Mark of the Beast is initiated.

The second Judaic Temple was destroyed in 70 AD by Rome. Christ predicted the destruction of the Temple. 

Matt 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! 38 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.

Matt 24:1 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

Jesus Christ was the final sacrifice for sin, to end the need for any future sacrifices. God allowed the second temple to be destroyed, and Israel to be left desolate, because they rejected God's Son, as well as the atonement that he made upon the cross. Jesus Christ alone provided salvation, redemption, and the forgiveness of sins. Israel does not know God and the third temple will be an antichrist abomination. God's Spirit dwells within his Spirit filled children, not within a structure. We are the temple of the Holy Spirit according to the New Testament.

Some prominent Jews in Israel have asked Trump to build a third Temple. Some consider him to be the Messiah of Israel and others the return of Cyrus the Great. Donald Trump is worshipped by many in Israel, but the true Messiah Jesus has been rejected by Israel. Anyone, or nation, that rejects Jesus Christ is an antichrist. The Apostle Paul referred to Jews who reject Christ as the synagogue of Satan.

 I was told by a Jewish Rabbi that Israel is the only nation on earth where you must sign a paper that you are not a Christian, nor a follower of Jesus/Yeshua, to be granted citizenship. I checked out his claim and found it to be true. Christians who pray at the wailing wall have been spit upon by Jews and others have had their vehicles vandalized for their faith in Christ. 

I love the nation of Israel, and I pray for her salvation and protection. I believe that God has restored the Jewish people to their ancestorial homeland in hope that a remnant will be saved. I believe that when Christ returns and splits the Mount of Olives, many from Israel will mourn over the one whom they have pierced and will flee to him for salvation. Israel will worship the Beast for a period of time, then a remnant will be saved by Christ upon his return.

Here are pics of Levitical Jewish priests practicing for temple sacrificial duties.

  

Netanyahu Insults Christ

 

This is blasphemy. Netanyahu insulted our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!! For those who don't understand this. Judaism is an antichrist religion. We are under the NEW COVENANT of Grace. It is Finished said Christ. Netanyahu is a blood thirsty man of war!

Excerpt from article: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced backlash for quoting historian Will Durant to say, “Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan.”

During an English-language press conference in Jerusalem on Thursday, Netanyahu defended America and Israel’s military operation in the Middle East, arguing in favor of the West asserting strength.

“History proves that, unfortunately and unhappily, Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan,” he said. “Because if you are strong enough, ruthless enough, powerful enough, evil will overcome good. Aggression will overcome moderation.”

1 Thessalonians 2:14 For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:

15 Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:

16 Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.

Iran Targets Israel's Nuclear Facilities

 

Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear site as Trump issues ultimatum | 7NEWS

Iran targeted Israel's nuclear facilities and did significant damage to nearby cities. Fortunately, they missed the nuclear targets, or this could have been apocalyptic. This war is in a very dangerous stage and getting worse every day. This attack on Israel was a response to The US attack on Iran's nuclear facility.

Trump has given a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to stop attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, or the US will bomb Iran's power plants starting with their largest one. Please be in prayer for the people of the middle east.

Law of Christ

 

(Written by Steven R. Cook)

The Law of Moses was the covenant God gave to Israel through Moses at Sinai. It included commandments, statutes, and ordinances that governed Israel’s worship, civil life, and moral conduct. Scripture identifies it as a distinct covenant given to a particular nation. Moses wrote, “The LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that you might perform them in the land where you are going over to possess it” (Deut. 4:14). The Law revealed God’s righteousness and exposed human sin, for “through the Law comes the knowledge of sin” (Rom. 3:20). However, it was never designed as a permanent rule of life for the Church. With the coming of Christ, the Mosaic covenant reached its fulfillment. Paul states, “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes” (Rom. 10:4), and believers are described as those who have “died to the Law through the body of Christ” (Rom. 7:4).

In contrast, the Christian now lives under the Law of Christ. Paul writes, “Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ” (Gal. 6:2). This refers to the body of instruction given by the Lord and His apostles that governs the life of the believer in the present age. The Law of Christ centers on love, grace, and Spirit-directed obedience. Jesus declared, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you” (John 13:34). The believer is therefore guided not by the Sinai code but by the teachings of Christ and the apostolic instruction that explains His work and its implications for the Church.

Fruchtenbaum states, “The Law of Moses has been disannulled, and believers are now under a new law. This new law is called the law of Messiah in Galatians 6:2 and the law of the Spirit of life in Romans 8:2. This is a brand-new law, totally separate from the Law of Moses. The Law of the Messiah contains all the individual commandments from the Messiah and the apostles that are applicable to a New Testament believer. The details on this period will be discussed under the New Covenant.” (A. G. Fruchtenbaum, The Word of God: Its Nature and Content, p. 104).

The primary body of instruction for believers begins in the upper room discourse recorded in the Gospel of John. Starting in John 13, the Lord prepares His disciples for the coming Church age. He teaches about the new commandment of love (John 13:34–35), union with Him as the vine and branches (John 15:1–5), the coming ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 14:16–17; 16:13), and the believer’s relationship to the world. These chapters function as transitional teaching in which Christ anticipates the spiritual realities that would define the Church.

The doctrinal explanation of the Christian life is then developed in the apostolic epistles, beginning with Romans and extending through Revelation 3. In these writings the apostles explain salvation by faith (Rom. 3:28; 5:1), the believer’s union with Christ (Rom. 6:3–5), life by the Spirit (Rom. 8:1–11), spiritual growth (1 Pet. 2:2; 2 Pet. 3:18), and the calling of the Church. The book of Acts provides the historical record of how the gospel spread and how churches were established, but its narratives are descriptive rather than the primary source of doctrine for Christian living.

Therefore, the believer today lives under the Law of Christ, drawing instruction from the Lord’s teaching beginning in the later Gospel material and especially from the apostolic instruction. This body of revelation provides the doctrinal framework for the Church and the practical guidance for the Christian life.