There are several words in the New Testament that refer to sin. Sometimes these words can be used interchangeably because there is a lot of overlap between them. But there are also some subtle differences in their meanings. We will consider some of these words in this article.
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Despite the fact that the Jews – in large part – rejected the gospel, Paul’s prayer was that they might be saved (Romans 10:1). But in order to be saved, they needed to understand Christ and His relationship to the Law of Moses. “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes” (Romans 10:4). Jesus came for the purpose of being “the end of the law.” What does this mean? Many of the Jews did not understand this and, as a result, were not saved through the gospel. In this episode, we will notice what it means for Christ to be “the end of the law.”
Article: Christ Is the End of the Law
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After describing the life of a disciple as blessed, Jesus directed His message to a discussion of righteousness. He touched on this in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:6). As we noticed in the previous lesson, to be righteous is to be right by God’s standard, not man’s. The verses we will consider here expand on that idea. We can see from Jesus’ words that the life of a disciple is a righteous life.
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Many have questions about the use of alcohol – whether or not a Christian can or should drink and whether we should condone (or even advocate for) the practice. While many might have different opinions about this, we need to know what the Bible says about it. So in this article, we are going to consider what the Bible says about the evils of alcohol.
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Forever, O Lord,
Your word is settled in heaven.Your faithfulness continues throughout all generations;
You established the earth, and it stands.They stand this day according to Your ordinances,
For all things are Your servants.If Your law had not been my delight,
Then I would have perished in my affliction.I will never forget Your precepts,
For by them You have revived me.I am Yours, save me;
For I have sought Your precepts.The wicked wait for me to destroy me;
I shall diligently consider Your testimonies.I have seen a limit to all perfection;
Your commandment is exceedingly broad.(Psalm 119:89-96)
The world around us is constantly changing. Yet God’s word is “firmly fixed in the heavens” (Psalm 119:89, ESV). This allows us to have stability in our lives if we follow God’s word.
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May Your lovingkindnesses also come to me, O Lord,
Your salvation according to Your word;So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me,
For I trust in Your word.And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
For I wait for Your ordinances.So I will keep Your law continually,
Forever and ever.And I will walk at liberty,
For I seek Your precepts.I will also speak of Your testimonies before kings
And shall not be ashamed.I shall delight in Your commandments,
Which I love.And I shall lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love;
And I will meditate on Your statutes.(Psalm 119:41-48)
How can it be said that we have liberty when we are also bound to follow God’s law? Many people are confused by this concept. But let us consider David’s words about following God’s law and walking at liberty.
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As the gospel was being preached in the first century, many of the Jews wanted to hold onto the Law of Moses. This was done in two ways. Some rejected the gospel outright, choosing to continue following the old law and refusing to follow Christ (Acts 4:10-11; Romans 9:33-10:4). Others tried to bring the Law of Moses – or parts of it – into the gospel, thus distorting the gospel of Christ (Galatians 1:6-7; 2:4-5). In either case, the result was condemnation (Romans 11:22; Galatians 1:8-9).
Despite the fact that the Jews – in large part – rejected the gospel, Paul’s prayer was that they might be saved (Romans 10:1). But in order to be saved, they needed to understand Christ and His relationship to the Law of Moses.
“For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes” (Romans 10:4).
Jesus came for the purpose of being “the end of the law.” What does this mean? Many of the Jews did not understand this and, as a result, were not saved through the gospel. In this article, we will notice what it means for Christ to be “the end of the law.”
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What does “propitiation” mean? How is “justification” connected to salvation? What does “sanctification” look like in our day-to-day lives? The Bible uses some powerful words to describe God’s plan to save mankind. However, these words are not always easy to understand, especially when they are not part of our everyday vocabulary. This book explores key Bible terms that unlock the message of the gospel.
Big Words in the Bible examines five important words – Propitiation, Reconciliation, Sanctification, Justification, and Resurrection – using plain language to see how the Scriptures describe these concepts and how the apostle Paul employs them in his letter to the Romans. This book also contains an appendix with eleven additional articles to explore these topics further.
Whether you are new to the Bible and want to grow in your understanding or want a simple way to explain these core gospel doctrines to others, this book will be helpful. With a focus on the Scriptures, Big Words in the Bible helps break down these fundamental topics to shed light on the life-changing message of the gospel and the salvation found in it.
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