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Righteousness by Faith

No longer under the law

First of all, what is the law? This seems like a foolish question, but it is a very necessary one.

Ten Rules or God’s nature?

It is very important that we recognize that the ten commandments were a type just like all the other laws. This is where the mistake lies.

The Everlasting Gospel

The phrase, “the everlasting gospel,” is one that every Adventist is very familiar with. We all know the three angels' messages inside out. They have been the central focus, the key teaching of the movement, ever since it started more than a hundred and sixty years ago.

The Two covenants

In 2 Corinthians 3:5,6, the apostle Paul makes a statement which brings this issue into focus and very clearly explains what message, what ministry God has given us.

Under The Law

For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. (Rom 6:14)

What is the Old Covenants?

What Covenants did God make with Israel? What was the problem with that Covenant? What Covenant is in place today?

Righteousness by Faith

Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: (Rom 3:22)

The End of The Law

Some of us may be alarmed at the title of this article, however the phrase is a perfectly legitimate biblical statement taken from the writings of the apostle Paul and it can be found in Romans 10:4.

The Law is not the issue

The problem with legalism is that it leads to the perspective where God is viewed through legal eyes. The emphasis becomes The law of God, instead of the God of the law.

The year 1888 in SDA

The year 1888 is a year of significance for Seventh-day Adventists. In that year two young ministers brought a special message which contained the formula for revival to the church. Many believe that this message was never received by the SDA church.

Understanding Righteousness

Righteousness is a gift which is given to us when we receive Christ. This righteousness consists of:

Without The Law

In seeming contradiction the Bible speaks of a righteousness which is “without the law.” If righteousness is defined by the law, how can there be righteousness, “without the law” as Paul describes?

Has The Law Been Abolished?

Before answering this question, it is necessary to first of all clarify what we mean when we say, “the law.”

A Change of Government

In this article I want to focus on what I consider to be one of the greatest misconceptions among those who are from a Seventh-day Adventist background.

The Missing Disciple

And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

The book of Galatians

The arguments of Paul in the book of Galatians are very important, and understanding them is critical to a proper appreciation of the purpose and place of the law, as well as to a proper appreciation of the gospel.

Future “Good Things”

It is important to note that the law did not simply represent, “good things,” but it represented good things to come in the future.

Legal Law vs Natural Law

I believe the legal expression of the moral law (the ten commandments) to be a true, but limited expression of the will of God.

Liberated from Legalism

One of the passages which is widely misunderstood and misused, it Romans 7:14-20....

What is Legalism?

What is Legalism? The word “legalism” is most often used in a religious context and it usually refers to somebody who attaches undue importance to minor details in his religious practices.

God has given Christ to us

He has given us the gift of his Son, the greatest gift that Heaven could bestow; and now if you connect with God, if you connect with heaven, you may, in the name and strength of Jesus develop symmetrical characters; characters that are spotless as the pure lily that opens its blossom on the bosom of the lake.

Immediate Righteousness

This concept views the Christian life as a total and immediate change (2 Cor. 5:17; 1 John 3:19), rather than a gradual change which takes place through hard struggles.

What is the Truth?

For most people truth is a statement which expresses things which are not false. It represents an accurate statement of the facts concerning any particular subject.

I will give you rest

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29) Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (30) For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Mat 11:28-30)

The Yoke of Bondage

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (Gal 5:1)

The Two Adams

To show what I saw, I want to ask a couple questions. Whose life do you have? You may be thinking, “What a silly question – I have my life!”

God’s governing principle

In all the universe, no other government operates on the same profound principle as that of God.

Is Justification, Salvation?

When we talk about salvation today, most Christians tend to focus on justification. In fact one of the phrases that is used to describe the message of righteousness in Christ, is, “Justification By Faith.”

The Covenants Confusion

There is something very wrong with the way many Seventh-day Adventists understand the two covenants.

Duty of Ministers to Present the Message of Righteousness by Faith

The following paragraphs furnish most excellent and appropriate counsel to ministers and other gospel workers,..

Genuine Freedom

In the beginning, God created one man. We have no record that God ever again created anyone from that time until today....

Perfected Forever

Very early in my experience as a Christian I developed a strong desire to be perfect.

God Alone is Good

As we have emphasized over and over, God alone is good (Matt. 19:17; Rev. 15:4). There is no place or person in the universe where goodness may be found unless God is dwelling there.

The Law And The Gospel

The Letter versus the Spirit, Old Covenant versus New....

Do Works Justify?

Recently I criticized the use of a certain word by James, in his epistle addressed to the 12 tribes. In chapter 2 of this epistle James writes:

21 things happened in AD 31 for the first time

There are 21 things which happened in AD 31 for the first time:

Did The Apostles Keep Feasts?

Most of, if not all the apostles kept feasts long after Jesus had established the new covenant and returned to heaven. It may be even more of a surprise to realize that they not only kept the feasts, but they also kept most of, if not all the other rituals and ceremonies associated with the law of Moses!

Justifying Feast-keeping

A pre-advent ministry?
Many feast-keepers now make another claim for feast-keeping which goes further than any other claim in making the life, death and resurrected ministry of Jesus Christ of none effect.

Foot-washing and the New Covenant

It was my understanding of the new covenant which made me first began to question the place of foot washing during the communion service.

Understanding Covenants (For feast-keepers)

As I have had discussions with feast-keepers over the past twenty years or so, I have tried to understand, first of all, the reason why feast-keeping is so attractive to some people and secondly, what are the reasons presented by feast-keepers in defense of the practice.

Righteousness by Faith

No longer under the law

Ten Rules or God’s nature?

The Everlasting Gospel

The Two covenants

Under The Law

What is the Old Covenants?

Righteousness by Faith

The End of The Law

The Law is not the issue

The year 1888 in SDA

Understanding Righteousness

Without The Law

Has The Law Been Abolished?

A Change of Government

The Missing Disciple

The book of Galatians

Future “Good Things”

Legal Law vs Natural Law

Liberated from Legalism

What is Legalism?

God has given Christ to us

Immediate Righteousness

What is the Truth?

I will give you rest

The Yoke of Bondage

The Two Adams

God’s governing principle

Is Justification, Salvation?

The Covenants Confusion

Duty of Ministers to Present the Message of Righteousness by Faith

Genuine Freedom

Perfected Forever

God Alone is Good

The Law And The Gospel

Do Works Justify?

21 things happened in AD 31 for the first time

Did The Apostles Keep Feasts?

Justifying Feast-keeping

Foot-washing and the New Covenant

Understanding Covenants (For feast-keepers)

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