Worship God in Spirit and Truth You can not come before God with anything you are nothing Spirit You can not come before God with anything you are nothing Spirit Body and Soul Narrow Gate & Path Key points about these verses: Nature of God: John 4:24 establishes that God is a Spirit, requiring spiritual worship. Guidance and Strength: Romans 8:26 highlights the Holy Spirit's role in assisting believers in prayer, even when they don't know what to ask for. Living a Christian Life: Galatians 5:16 encourages walking in the Spirit to resist fleshly desires. Respecting the Holy Spirit: Ephesians 4:30 warns against grieving the Holy Spirit, implying His personhood. Teaching and Remembrance: John 14:26 describes the Holy Spirit as the "Helper" who will teach and remind believers of Jesus' words. Spiritual sacrifices Do justice Do kindness and walk humbly with your God A broken spirit A broken and contrite heart Lear to do good Seek justice Defend the orphan Plead for the widow Love your neighbor as yourself The verse "Draw near to God and he will draw to you" is found in James 4:8 It is a promise highlighting that when individuals take steps to pursue a relationship with God—through prayer, repentance, and repentance—He responds by drawing near to them, offering intimacy, grace, and presence. Romans 10:10 states: "For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved." This verse highlights that salvation involves internal faith in Yeshua resurrection and external confession of Him as Lord, marking a move from legalism to grace. . Key Interpretations of Romans 10:10: Internal and External: It unites internal transformation with external testimony. Heart Belief (Justification): Faith in the heart refers to true, internal trust in God, which makes a person righteous (justified) in God’s sight. Mouth Confession (Salvation): Openly declaring that Jesus is Lord is the outward expression of that internal faith, leading to the assurance of salvation. Role of Grace: This verse underscores that salvation is a gift from God based on faith, not by works or personal performance The Absolute Requirement Romans 8:9 “If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him ” This is not a suggestion. It is a clear dividing line. E zekiel 36:27“I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them. ” The Holy Spirit was never given so we could continue living however we want. His primary work is to empower and cause us to obey the Father’s Torah.1 John 3:24“Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.”You can only have confidence that the Spirit of God truly lives in you if you are actively keeping His commandments. Acts 5:32“And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.”God does not give His Holy Spirit to the rebellious or the lawless. He gives the Spirit to those who obey Him The Primary Test from Scripture 1. Do you belong to Yeshua? (The foundational test) Romans 8:9 “But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.” If you truly belong to Yeshua (you have repented and trusted in Him), then you have the Spirit. But the next verses show how we can know it is real. 2. Is the Spirit causing you to obey God’s commandments? Ezekiel 36:27 “I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them.” This is one of the clearest promises in the New Covenant. The Holy Spirit’s job is not just to make us feel saved — He causes obedience to the Father’s Torah (statutes and judgments). 3. Do you keep His commandments? 1 John 3:24 “Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.” John says this is how we know the Spirit is in us — by a lifestyle of keeping God’s commandments. 4. Has God given you the Spirit because you obey Him? Acts 5:32 “And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.” Obedience and the presence of the Spirit go together. God does not give His Spirit to those who persist in rebellion and lawlessness. Additional Evidences (Supporting Signs) While obedience is the clearest biblical test, other signs often appear when the Spirit is truly at work: The fruit of the Spirit growing in your life: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). A deepening love for God, His Word, and His ways. Conviction of sin when you disobey (the Spirit will not let you stay comfortable in sin). A desire and growing ability to walk in holiness rather than the desires of the flesh. A Straightforward Answer You can know you have the Spirit of Christ if: You truly belong to Yeshua, and Your life is marked by a real, growing obedience to the Father’s commandments (not perfect sinlessness, but a clear direction away from lawlessness and toward holiness). If someone claims to have the Spirit but continues living in open rebellion against God’s Torah with no conviction or desire to change, the Bible says that is a serious warning sign (see also 1 John 2:3-6 and Matthew 7:21-23). The Final Verdict To truly “belong to Him” is to be born again — not just in words, but with a total change of identity. You are transferred from the family of rebels on the Broad Way into the family of obedient sons and daughters on the Narrow Path. Here is the sobering test: If the Holy Spirit is not causing you to walk in the Father’s Torah — His statutes and judgments — then you are still ruling your own life. You may boast that you are “free” from the Law, but in reality you are “free” from the King’s authority, “free” from His protection, and outside the gates of the New Jerusalem. Yeshua warned: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom… but only he who does the will of My Father” (Matthew 7:21). The Process of Being Born Again (Including Baptism) Being born again is a supernatural work of God through His Holy Spirit. It is not earned by human effort, but it follows a clear biblical pattern. Here is the full process: Hearing the Word of God The process begins when a person hears the gospel — the good news that Yeshua the Messiah died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 10:17). Conviction by the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit convicts the heart of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8). The person recognizes their rebellion against God’s Torah and their desperate need for forgiveness and a new heart. Repentance True repentance is a change of mind and direction. You turn away from sin and self-rule (the Broad Way of lawlessness) and turn toward God with a willingness to obey Him (Acts 3:19; Luke 13:3). Faith / Belief in Yeshua You place your full trust in Yeshua as Lord and Savior, believing that His blood cleanses you from all sin and His resurrection gives you new life (Ephesians 2:8-9; John 3:16). The Miracle of New Birth (Regeneration) God sovereignly causes you to be born again by His Spirit. You receive a new heart and a new spirit (Ezekiel 36:26). The Holy Spirit comes to live inside you and begins to cause you to walk in the Father’s statutes and judgments (Ezekiel 36:27; Romans 8:9). Water Baptism – The Outward Act of Obedience After being born again, the next step of obedience is water baptism. Baptism is not what saves you or causes the new birth, but it is the biblical way to publicly identify with Yeshua’s death, burial, and resurrection. “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Yeshua the Messiah for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38) Baptism is an act of burial (the old rebel life is buried) and resurrection (you rise to walk in newness of life). It is a public declaration: “I no longer belong to myself — I belong to Yeshua and His Kingdom.” Obedience as Ongoing Evidence The Holy Spirit now lives in you and produces fruit. You know the Spirit is truly in you because you keep God’s commandments and walk in His ways (1 John 3:24; Acts 5:32). A. The "Death" of the Old Man Born Again You cannot be "Born Again" until the "Old Man" (the rebel who hates the Sabbath and the Dietary Laws) dies. You must surrender your "opinion" to the King's Truth. The Broad Way: Tries to "add" Jesus to their old, lawless life. The Narrow Path: Buries the old life and rises as a New Creation. B. The "Implantation" of the Seed Peter says we are born again by the Incorruptible Seed of the Word (1 Peter 1:23). The Seed: The Torah (The Father's Instructions). The Growth: When the Spirit plants this seed in your heart, it must produce the Father's fruit. If you are born of a Holy Father, you will produce Holiness (Obedience). C. The "Sealing" (The Passport) The moment the Spirit enters, you are Sealed (Eph 1:13). This is your "Identification" for the New Jerusalem. The Proof: How do you know the "Transaction" happened? Ezekiel 36:27 says the Spirit will cause you to walk in His statutes. If you aren't walking in them, the transaction didn't take place. The Condensed "Born Again" Summary "Being Born Again is the moment you trade your 'Lawless Autonomy' for the King’s 'Spirit-Led Obedience.' It’s when the Holy Spirit moves in, kills the rebel in you, and starts rewriting the Father’s Torah on your heart so you can finally 'Hit the Mark' (Righteousness)." The "Attention-Grabbing" Question "If being Born Again means receiving a New Nature that loves the King’s Ways, then why are you still using your 'Grace' as a reason to keep the same 'Old Nature' that ignores His Sabbath and His Laws?" . The Transformation The New Nature: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." — 2 Corinthians 5:17 Spirit and Water: "Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." — John 3:5 The Result: Obedience shifts from an external "rule" to an internal "desire," fulfilling the promise that the Law would be written on our hearts (Jeremiah 31:33). The Transformation From Law to Heart: Obedience is no longer a struggle against your nature; it becomes the desire of your new nature. The Public Seal: Baptism serves as the official "crossing over" from the world's kingdom into God's Kingdom. The Result: Your internal spirit and external actions (Truth) finally align, allowing you to worship in a way that is both sincere and grounded in reality.

The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him .Don't put your trust in human leaders; no human being can save you. When they breathe their last, they return to the earth, Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment. Unanswerable questions Ehkä haluat myös esittää osan tai kaikki näistä kysymyksistä suosikkipastorillesi tai -opettajallesi. Tätä teidän kirkkonne opettaa. Ensimmäinen, joka esittää asiansa, näyttää oikealta, kunnes toinen tulee ja ristikuulustelee häntä. Sananlaskut 18:17 Älä luota ihmisjohtajiin; kukaan ihminen ei voi pelastaa sinua. Kun he hengittävät viimeisenään, he palaavat maan päälle, ja kaikki heidän suunnitelmansa kuolevat heidän mukanaan. Psalmi 146:3 Aivan kuten ihminen on määrätty kuolemaan kerran ja sen jälkeen kohtaamaan tuomio, Heprealaiskirje 9:27 Jumala ei ole hämmennyksen, vaan rauhan Jumala.1 Korinttolaisille 14:33 Jos Jumalan laki on tehty paremmaksi ja Jumalan laki on täydellinen (Psalmi 19:7), onko se sanonta, että se, mikä on jo määritelty täydelliseksi, voidaan tehdä paremmaksi? Jos meidät on vapautettu Jumalan laista ja Jumalan laki on vapaus (Psalmi 119:44-45), onko se sanonta, että voimme vapautua vapaudesta? Voiko totuudesta tehdä totuuden? (Psalmi 119:143;160) Sivu 2 / 4 Eikö vanhurskauden tie voi olla enää vanhurskauden tie? (5. Moos. 4:8, Sananlaskut 2:20; Jesaja 51:7, 2. Pietari 2:21; 2 Timoteukselle 3:16) Voivatko Jumalan tiet muuttua eri tavalla? (2. Moos. 18:20; 5. Moos. 10:12; Joos 22:51; 1. Kuningas 2:3; Psalmi 119:1; Sananlaskut 6:23; Is 2:3; Malakia 2:8; Markus 12:14; Apostolien teot 24:14) 6) Jos Jumalan laki on ikuinen ja Jumalan laki on päättynyt, onko se sanonta, että ikuisesti voi päättyä? Tarkoittaako se, että myös ikuinen elämä voi päättyä? (3. Moos. 16:31; 1. Aikakirja 16:15; Psalmi 119:160; Jesaja 40:8) 7) Voiko synnin määrittelevä mitätöidä? Voiko synti olla syntiä yhtenä päivänä ja olla syntiä toisena päivänä? Muuttuuko synnin määritelmä? (4. Moos. 15:22–31; Daniel 9:11; 1. Joh. 3:4) 9) Voiko elämä se, mikä on, olla enää elämää? (Job 33:30; Ps 36:9; Sananlaskut 6:23; Ilmestys 22:14) 10) Jos Jumala on Sana, eikä Jumala voi muuttua, niin kuinka voimme ehdottaa, että Jumalan sana muuttui? (Joh. 1:1; Malakia 3:6) Jos haluamme nauttia Jumalan laista, emmekö enää nauti siitä? (Psalmi 1:2; 112:1; 119:16; 119:35; 119:47; 119:70; 119:77; 119:92; 119:174; Jesaja 58:13; Roomalaisille 7:22) (sivu 29) Jos lakia kirjoitettaessa meitä käskettiin vaeltaa sen mukaan (5. Moos. 10:11-13) täysin tietäen, että Kristus vaelsi samaa lakia, ja Johannes sanoi, että meidän tulee vaeltaa täsmälleen niin kuin Hän vaelsi (1. Joh. 2:5). -6), vaikka Paavali sanoi, että meidän tulee seurata Kristuksen esimerkkiä (1. Kor. 11:1), niin emmekö me noudattaisi samoja käskyjä, joita Kristus vaelsi? - Jos Kristus on lihaksi tehty Sana ja Kristus on Jumalan Sana (Joh. 1:14; Ilmestyskirja 19:13), ja oletetaan, että osa Jumalan Sanasta on kumottu, nousiko Hän ristille poistaakseen osia itsestään? Jos Jumalan laissa on kyse Jumalan rakastamisesta ja muiden rakastamisesta, voiko Jumalan ja muiden rakastaminen muuttua? (2. Moos. 20:6; 5. Moos. 5:10; 5. Moos. 7:10; 11:13; 11:22; 30:16; 6:5; Mooseksen kirja 19:18; Nehemia 1:5; Daniel 9:4; Matteus 22:35-37; 10:39; 16:25; Jo 14:15; 14:21; Roomalaisille 13:9; 1. Joh. 5:2-3; 2. Joh. 1:6) Jos Jumalan lain on aina ollut tarkoitus siunata meitä ja olla hyvä meille, niin miksi Hän ottaisi sen meiltä pois ristin jälkeen? (5. Moos. 11:26–27; Psalmi 112:1; 119:1–2; Psalmi 128:1; Sananlaskut 8:32; Jesaja 56:2; Matteus 5:6; 5:10; Luukas 11:28; Jaakob 1:25; 1. Piet. 3:14; Ilmestyskirja 22:14; Psalmi 119) Jos ihmisen koko tarkoitus on pitää Herran käskyt (Saarnaaja 12:13), niin eikö tämä ole enää totta? Matteus 5:17-19 opettaa selkeästi, että minkään käskyn ei tule kadota ainakaan ennen kuin taivas ja maa katoavat ja kaikki laki ja profeetat ovat täyttyneet. Lisäksi uskovat, jotka opettavat muille, että käskyt ovat kadonneet, ovat vähiten taivasten valtakunnassa, mutta ne, jotka pyrkivät pitämään kaiken Jumalan lain ja opettavat muita tekemään samoin, ovat suuria Valtakunnassa. Kuinka voimme siis olla tyytyväisiä opettaessamme vähemmän kuin mitä Mooses kirjoitti ja mitä Kristus harjoitti ja opetti? Kun Kristus käski meidän tarkkailla ja tehdä kaiken Mooseksen istuimelta (Matt. 23:13), mikä on ja on aina ollut mitä Mooses kirjoitti, niin miksi emme siis haluaisi tehdä sitä, varsinkin kun hän käskee meitä opettamaan kaikkia kansoja kaikki mitä hän käski, mikä tietysti sisältää kaiken, mitä Mooseksen istuimelta opetettiin. Kun Paavali totesi useaan otteeseen, että hän uskoo, noudattaa ja opettaa Jumalan lakia (kuten Mooses on kirjoittanut - Apostolien teot 21:20-26; 24:13-14; 25:8) ja että juutalaisen ja juutalaisen välillä ei ole eroa. Kreikka Kristuksessa (1. Kor. 12:12-14; Gal. 3:27-29; Kolossalaiskirje 3:10-12), kuinka voimme tuntea olomme mukavaksi käyttämällä Paavalin kirjeitä opettaessamme, ettei meidän pidä noudattaa kaikkea Jumalan lakia? Kuinka Paavali voi opettaa Jumalan lakia (kuten Mooses on kirjoittanut) ja opettaa vastoin Jumalan lakia samaan aikaan? Mitä teemme sillä tosiasialla, että Mooseksen kirjoittaman totteleminen tarkoittaa myös pakanoiden, muukalaisten ja muukalaisten opettamista Israelille noudattamaan samaa Jumalan lakia uskossa? (Exodus 12:19; 12:38; 12:49; Mooseksen kirja 19:34; 24:22; Numeros 9:14; 15:15-16; 15:29). Myös Jesaja 42:6; 60:3; Matteus 5:14; Efesolaiskirje 2:10-13; Apostolien teot 13:47; Room. 11:16-27; Jeremia 31:31-34; Hesekiel 37; 1. Joh. 2:10; 1 Joh 1:7) Tämä tarkoittaa, että juutalaisten ja pakanoiden välillä ei ole koskaan ollut eroa uskossa. Eikö kaikki ne ajat, kun Paavalia syytettiin siitä, ettei hän noudattanut ja opettanut Mooseksen lakia, olisivat todellisia syytöksiä väärien syytösten sijaan, kuten Paavali väitti ja osoitti? Miksi Paavalia syytetään edelleen siitä, että hän opetti Mooseksen kirjoittamaa Jumalan lakia vastaan? Miksi hänen on edelleen puolustauduttava tällaisia absurdeja väitteitä vastaan, vaikka Apostolien teot todistavat sitä vastaan? Kun näyttää siltä, että Paavali puhuu laista, hän joko puhuu juutalaisten suullisesta laista tai hän puhuu lain kirouksesta, jonka Messias naulitti ristille. Kun Raamattu sanoo UT:ssa, että meidän tulee pitää Jumalan käskyt rakkaudessamme takaisin Häneen (1. Joh. 5:2-3) vastauksena Hänen armoonsa tai rakkaudestaan meitä kohtaan (1. Joh. 4:19), miten voimme päätellä että meidän tulee pitää vain osa Jumalan käskyistä? Ovatko käskyt 3. Mooseksen kirjan luvussa 23 tai 3. Moos. 11:ssä Jumalan käskyjä vai eivät? Jakeessa Jesaja 66:15-17 näemme, että Herran paluun yhteydessä, että kun Hän palaa, Hän on selvästi järkyttynyt siitä, että ihmiset syövät sianlihaa. Jos Hän välittää silloin, miksi oletamme, ettei Hän välitä nyt? Sakarjan luvussa 14, kun Herra tulee takaisin hallitsemaan, näemme selvästi, että kaikkien odotetaan juhlivan tabernaakkeleita, kuten Mooses on kirjoittanut. Miksi meidän pitäisi viettää tabernaakkeleita ennen ristiä, mutta ei ristin jälkeen, vaan juhlimme sitä sitten uudelleen, kun Herra palaa? Jos Kristus on lihaksi tehty Sana (Ilmestys 19:13), ja Hän on sama eilen, tänään ja iankaikkisesti (Heprealaisille 13:8), niin kuinka Jumalan Sana ei ole sama eilen tänään ja ikuisesti kuin Jesaja 40 :8 sanoo? Ja lopuksi, lukuun ottamatta Apostolien tekojen 10 ja 15 väärinkäsityksiä, lähes kaikki väitetyt tuet uskolle, että Jumalan laki muuttui, juontuu valituista katkelmista Paavalin kirjeistä. Miksi käytämme pääasiassa Paavalia tukemaan Jumalan lain kumoamista, kun Pietari sanoo selvästi, että Paavalin kirjeitä käytetään usein laittomuuden virheen tekemiseen, koska Paavali on vaikea ymmärtää ja monet häntä lukevat eivät ole tarpeeksi perillä Jumalan sanasta, vaan sen sijaan ovat tietämättömiä ja epävakaita (2. Piet. 3:15-17). Paavali on juuri se henkilö, jota Pietari varoittaa käyttämästä opettaakseen vastoin Jumalan lakia. Miksi kukaan käyttäisi häntä? Nämä ovat vain joitain tärkeimmistä kysymyksistä, joita meillä on jokaiselle, joka uskoo, että Jumalan laki on muuttunut. On monia muitakin esiteltäviä, mutta toivottavasti se saa sinut ajattelemaan. 119 ministeriötä

The mark of Yehovah God (777)The Mark of God is a sign of obedience between God and His faithful they keep His Sabbath and His commandments The fourth commandment is the only Commandment that contains The seal of God His name, His Title His Territory (666) The Mark of the Beast Is disobedience to God and His laws and they keep Sunday Gods excape plan for His children A sign of a true Christian is having the testimony of Yeshua and adhering to the commandments. 22 Signs You Are Marked by God Which mark will you recieve? Seven day Sabbath Seven Spirits of God Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath Seven trumpets Seven Angels With Seven Plagues Seven Spirits of God God's seal is not a physical mark The forehead represents the mind of those who make a consonance decision to obey God's requirements to receive His seal, which will protect us from the last seven plagues. The Mark of God is a sign of obedience between God and His faithful Thus the Sabbath is the sign of a relationship between God and His people, serving as "a test of their loyalty to Him" Yeshua is the LORD of the Sabbath, not Sunday and they get the Mark of God will escape the plages. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit. Is a characteristic of people who have surrendered their lives to God God's seal is in His laws. Bind up the testimonies and seal the law among my disciples. God's sign is His seal, the words sign and seal are interchangeable in the bible. The Sabbath is God's sign, The Sabbath is the seventh day of the week. The fourth commandment is to remember the Sabbath. There is not one scripture in the entire Bible changing the Sabbath to Sunday. Its a sign of God's authority He chose the day. Luke 11:13 God gives His Spirit only to those who have demonstrated in attitude and behavior that they have repented. Then they must be baptized and obey His commandments. No one who continues to live a lifestyle apart from God's law has received the Spirit of God or has the power of God working in him. 777 Thus the Sabbath is the sign of a relationship between God and His people, serving as "a test of their loyalty to Him" Yeshua is the LORD of the Sabbath These elements are found in the Sabbath commandment. Seventh day God created the heavens and earth and finished His work. Seventh-day, He rested Seventh-day, He sanctified it. Seventh-day, He made it Holy Those who receive God's seal upon their foreheads are "God's commandment-keeping people ." "Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus" (Rev 14:12; Testimonies, 6:15). Who will seal God's children? Revelation 14 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, with him a hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads. Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Yeshua. The mark of God is a sign of protection over God's people. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 1. Ex. 31:13 Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between you and me throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctifies you. Deuteronomy 6:4-94 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and your gates. Exodus 13: -10 6 Seven days thou shalt eat unleavened bread, and in the seventh day shall be a feast to the Lord. 9 And it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes , that the Lord's law may be in thy mouth: for with a strong hand hath the Lord brought thee out of Egypt.10 Thou shalt therefore keep this ordinance in his season from year to year. And LORD YEHOVAH said to him: “Go through within the city, within Jerusalem, and make a mark on the forehead of the men who groan and are tormented because of all the abominations and the evils that are done within her” What is the seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit? The seal of the Holy Spirit is God's means of protecting the believer. The Holy Spirit is God's seal of protection over the believer's life. Under this sacred seal, no man, demon, or any other thing can wrest the Christian from the secure position he has in Christ Yeshua. The seal represents the certainty that we receive from the Holy Spirit. Despite what our emotions tell us, despite what the lies of the enemy tell us, and despite what our own human reasoning tells us, we know that we belong to God because of the Holy Spirit, the seal of the promise of salvation. “When you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit. he will guide you into all the truth, my life belongs to Him.” I must turn away from evil. Those who receive God's seal upon their foreheads are "God's commandment-keeping people." If you do the things God hates and refuse to keep His commandments and encourage others to do the same, they, too, will drink the wine of God’s fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath. They will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment will rise forever and ever. There will be no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.” NOT THE MARK OF GOD “YEHOVAH”

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, Oletko koskaan lukenut Uutta liittoa? Mitä uutta Uudessa liitossa on? (Heprealaisille 8) Katkaisi puhelun heprealaisille Mikä on uusi liitto Oletko oksastettu? Mutta hän vastasi ja sanoi: "Minua ei ole lähetetty, paitsi Israelin huoneen kadonneiden lampaiden luo Matteus 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.… Heprealaiskirje 8:8-12 8 Sillä hän löytää syytteen heistä, kun hän sanoo:[a ] "Katso, päivät tulevat, sanoo Herra, kun teen uuden liiton Israelin huoneen kanssa ja Juudan huoneen kanssa, 9 ei niinkuin se liitto, jonka tein heidän isiensä kanssa päivänä, jolloin otin niitä kädestä tuodakseni ne pois Egyptin maasta. Sillä he eivät pysyneet minun liitossani, enkä siksi osoittanut huolta heistä, sanoo Herra. 10Sillä tämä on se liitto, jonka minä teen Israelin huoneen kanssa niiden päivien jälkeen julistaa Herra: Minä panen lakini heidän mieleensä, ja kirjoita ne heidän sydämeensä, ja minä olen heidän Jumalansa, ja heistä tulee minun kansani. 11Eivätkä he opeta, kukin lähimmäistään ja jokainen veljensä sanoen: 'Tunne Herra'. sillä he kaikki tuntevat minut , pienimmästä suurimpaan. 12 Sillä minä olen armollinen heidän pahoille teoilleen, enkä muista heidän syntejään enää." One in Christ Gentiles Grafted In …12 muista, että sinä olit siihen aikaan erillään Kristuksesta, vieraantunut Israelin yhteisöstä,ja lupauksen liittojen vieraita, ilman toivoa ja ilman Jumalaa maailmassa. 13 But nyt sisään Kristus Yeshua sinä WHO kerran olivat kaukana on tuotu lähellä kautta the verta Kristuksesta. 14 Sillä Hän itse on meidän rauhamme, joka on tehnyt nämä kaksi yhdeksi ja repinyt irti vihamielisyyden väliseinän... Jeremia 31:31-34 "Katso, päivät tulevat", sanoo Herra, "kun minä teen uuden liiton Israelin heimon ja Juudan heimon kanssa, ei niinkuin se liitto, jonka tein heidän isiensä kanssa sinä päivänä, jolloin tartuin heidän käteensä viedäkseni heidät pois Egyptin maasta, minun liittoni, jonka he rikkoivat, vaikka minä olin heidän aviomies, sanoo Herra. "Mutta tämä on se liitto, jonka minä teen Israelin heimon kanssa niiden päivien jälkeen", sanoo Herra,"Minä panen lakini heidän sisimpäänsä ja heidän sydämeensä, kirjoitan sen ja olen heidän Jumalansa, ja he ovat minun ihmiset 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.

God didn’t promise us that we are going to heaven, there is not a single verse in the bible describing “going to heaven”. He said,John 3:13 No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven. Resurection The dead in Christ will rise first Taivas tai ylösnousemus Jumala ei luvannut meille, että menemme taivaaseen, Raamatussa ei ole ainuttakaan jaetta, jossa kuvattaisiin "taivaaseen menemistä". Hän sanoi, Joh 3:13 Ei kukaan ole noussut taivaaseen, paitsi hän, joka taivaasta tuli alas, se on Ihmisen Poika, joka on taivaassa. Apostolien teot 2:29 "Miehet ja veljet, sallikaa minun puhua teille vapaasti patriarkasta Daavidista, että hän on sekä kuollut että haudattu, ja hänen hautansa on meidän kanssamme tähän päivään asti. 30. Sentähden, koska hän oli profeetta ja tiesi, että Jumala oli vannonut hänelle valan, että hänen ruumiinsa hedelmästä, lihan mukaan, hän nostaisi Kristuksen istumaan valtaistuimelleen, 31 hän näki tämän ja puhui. Kristuksen ylösnousemuksesta, ettei Hänen sieluaan jätetty Hadekseen, eikä Hänen lihansa nähnyt turmeltumista. 32 Tämän Jeshuan Jumala on herättänyt, minkä todistajia me kaikki olemme. 33 Sentähden, kun hän oli korotettu Jumalan oikealle puolelle ja saatuaan Isältä lupauksen Pyhästä Hengestä, hän vuodatti tämän, minkä nyt näet ja kuulet. 34 Sillä Daavid ei noussut taivaaseen, vaan hän itse sanoo: Herra sanoi minun Herralleni: Istu oikealle puolelleni, Alla olevat jakeet kuvaavat, kun kuolemme, menemme hautaan ja odotamme ylösnousemusta. ● John 5:28 Älä ihmettele tätä; sillä hetki tulee, jolloin kaikki, jotka ovat haudoissa, kuulevat hänen äänensä 29 ja tulevat esiin - ne, jotka ovat tehneet hyvää, elämän ylösnousemukseen, ja ne, jotka ovat tehneet pahaa, tuomion ylösnousemukseen. Ilmestyskirja 20:4 Silloin minä näin valtaistuimet, ja niillä istuville oli annettu valta tuomita. Ja minä näin niiden sielut, jotka oli mestattu heidän todistuksensa Jeshuasta ja Jumalan sanan vuoksi, ja niiden, jotka eivät olleet palvoneet petoa tai sen kuvaa eivätkä olleet saaneet sen merkkiä otsaansa tai käsiinsä. Ja he heräsivät eloon ja hallitsivat Kristuksen kanssa tuhat vuotta. Ilmestyskirja 20:5 Muut kuolleet eivät heränneet henkiin ennen kuin ne tuhat vuotta olivat täyttyneet. Tämä on ensimmäinen ylösnousemus. Ilmestyskirja 20:6 Autuas ja pyhä on se, jolla on osa ensimmäisessä ylösnousemuksessa; heihin ei toisella kuolemalla ole valtaa, vaan he ovat Jumalan ja Kristuksen pappeja ja hallitsevat hänen kanssaan tuhat vuotta. Joh 5:24 "Totisesti minä sanon teille: joka kuulee minun sanani ja uskoo häneen, joka on minut lähettänyt, hänellä on iankaikkinen elämä, eikä hän joudu tuomiolle, vaan on siirtynyt kuolemasta elämään. 25 Totisesti minä sanon teille: hetki tulee ja nyt on, jolloin kuolleet kuulevat Jumalan Pojan äänen; ja ne, jotka kuulevat, elävät. 26 Sillä niinkuin Isällä on elämä itsessään, niin hän on antanut Pojalle elämän itsessänsä, 27 ja hän on antanut hänelle vallan myös tuomion toimeenpanoon, koska hän on hänen Poika Mies. 28 Älä ihmettele tätä; sillä hetki tulee, jolloin kaikki, jotka ovat haudoissa, kuulevat hänen äänensä 29 ja tulevat esiin - ne, jotka ovat tehneet hyvää, elämän ylösnousemukseen, ja ne, jotka ovat tehneet pahaa, tuomion ylösnousemukseen. 30 En voi itsestäni tehdä mitään. Kuten kuulen, tuomitsen; ja minun tuomioni on oikea, sillä minä en etsi omaa tahtoani, vaan Isän tahtoa, joka on minut lähettänyt. Daniel 12:2 2 Ja monet niistä, jotka nukkuvat maan tomussa, heräävät, toiset iankaikkiseen elämään, toiset häpeään ja iankaikkiseen halveksumiseen. 3 Viisaat saavat loistaa. Joh 11:23 Jeshua sanoi hänelle: "Veljesi nousee ylös." 24 Martta sanoi hänelle: "Minä tiedän, että hän nousee ylös ylösnousemuksessa viimeisenä päivänä." Yeshua sanoi hänelle: "Minä olen ylösnousemus ja elämä. Joka uskoo minuun, hän elää, vaikka kuolisikin. 26 Ja joka elää ja uskoo minuun, ei koskaan kuole. Uskotko tämän?" Act 4:1 Mutta kun he puhuivat kansalle, papit, temppelin päällikkö ja saddukeukset tulivat heidän kimppuunsa, 2 ja he olivat suuresti järkyttyneenä siitä, että he opettivat kansaa ja saarnasivat Yeshuassa ylösnousemuksesta kuolleista. Apostolien teot 23:6 Mutta kun Paavali ymmärsi, että toinen osa oli saddukeuksia ja toinen fariseuksia, hän huusi neuvostossa: "Miehet, veljet, minä olen fariseus, fariseuksen poika; toivosta ja kuolleiden ylösnousemuksesta minut tuomitaan!" ● Act 24:15-16 Minulla on toivo Jumalaan, minkä he itsekin hyväksyvät, että kuolleitten, sekä vanhurskaiden että epävanhurskaiden, ylösnousemus tapahtuu. 16 Näin ollen minä itse aina pyrin loukkaamattomaan omaantuntoon Jumalaa ja ihmisiä kohtaan. ● 1. Tessalonikalaiskirje 4:13-18 Mutta en tahdo teidän, veljet, olevan tietämättömiä nukkuvista, ettet murehdi, niin kuin muut, joilla ei ole toivoa. 14) Koska uskomme, että Yeshua kuoli ja nousi ylös, uskomme myös, että Jehova tuo Yeshuan mukana ne, jotka ovat nukkuneet Hänessä. 15) Sillä tämän me sanomme teille Herran sanan kautta, että me, jotka olemme elossa ja jäämme Herran tulemukseen, emme estä niitä, jotka ovat nukkumassa.16 Sillä itse Jeshua laskeutuu alas taivaasta huudon kanssa. arkkienkelin ääni ja Jumalan trumpetti, ja Kristuksessa kuolleet nousevat ylös ensin. 17) Silloin meidät, jotka olemme elossa ja jäljellä, temmataan yhdessä heidän kanssaan pilvissä Herraa vastaan ilmaan, ja niin me tulemme aina olemaan Herran kanssa. 18) Lohduttakaa siis toisianne näillä sanoilla" What did Jesus say about a man going to heaven? John 3:13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. Is King David, a man after God’s heart, in heaven? Acts 2:34 For David is not ascended into the heavens... Is King David still in the grave? Acts 2:29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulcher is with us unto this day What did Jesus say about those dead in the grave? John 5:28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice. What did Jesus call this event when all that are dead would hear His voice? John 5:29 and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of judgment. (ASV) At the resurrection, will you live forever? Luke 20:36 Neither can they die anymore: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.

Peter explains his vision “God has shown (Peter) me that I should not call any person common or unclean.” Acts 10 and 11 Peters vision Peter selittää näkemyksensä "Jumala on osoittanut (Pietarille), että minun ei pitäisi kutsua ketään tavalliseksi tai saastaiseksi." Apostolien teot 10 ja 11 Kaikki ruoat ovat puhtaita! Ei ole olemassa sellaista asiaa kuin epäpuhdas ruoka! Torah Life Ministries 51,7 000 tilaajaa Tilaa 1, 3 000 Pietari ja Kornelius 1 Kesareassa oli mies nimeltä Cornelius, sadanpäämies niin sanotusta italialaisesta kohortista, 2 harras mies, joka pelkäsi Jumalaa koko perheensä kanssa, jakoi anteliaasti almua ihmisille ja rukoili jatkuvasti Jumalaa. 3 Noin yhdeksännen tunnin tienoilla hän näki selvästi näyssä Jumalan enkelin tulevan sisään ja sanovan hänelle: "Kornelius." 4 Ja hän katsoi häntä kauhuissaan ja sanoi: "Mikä se on, Herra?" Ja hän sanoi hänelle: "Rukouksesi ja almusi ovat nousseet muistomerkiksi Jumalan edessä. 5 Ja nyt lähetä miehiä Joppeen ja tuo yksi Simon, jonka nimi on Pietari. 6 Hän majoittuu erään Simonin, nahkamiehen luona, jonka talo on meren rannalla.” 7 Kun enkeli, joka puhui hänelle, oli lähtenyt, hän kutsui kaksi palvelijaansa ja hartauden sotilaan heidän joukossaan, 8 ja kertoi heille kaiken ja lähetti heidät Joppeen. Pietarin visio 9 Seuraavana päivänä, kun he olivat matkalla ja lähestyivät kaupunkia, Pietari nousi katolle kuudennen tunnin tienoilla.b to pray. 10 Ja hänelle tuli nälkä ja hän halusi jotain syötävää, mutta kun he valmistelivat sitä, hän joutui transsiin 11 ja näki taivaiden avautuvan ja jonkin suuren lakanan kaltaisen laskeutuvan alas neljästä kulmastaan maan päälle. 12 Siinä oli kaikenlaisia eläimiä ja matelijoita ja taivaan lintuja. 13 Ja hänelle kuului ääni: "Nouse, Pietari; tapa ja syö." 14 Mutta Pietari sanoi: "Ei suinkaan, Herra; sillä en ole koskaan syönyt mitään tavallista tai epäpuhdasta." 15 Ja ääni kuului hänelle uudelleen toisen kerran: "Mitä Jumala on puhdistanut, älkää sanoko yleisiksi." 16 Tämä tapahtui kolme kertaa, ja asia vietiin heti taivaaseen. 17 Nyt kun Pietari oli sisimmässään ymmällään siitä, mitä hänen näkemänsä näy saattaisi tarkoittaa, katso, Korneliuksen lähettämät miehet, jotka olivat tiedustelleet Simonin taloa, seisoivat portilla 18 ja soittivat kysyäkseen, oliko Simon, jota kutsuttiin Pietariksi, majoittua siellä. 19 Ja kun Pietari pohti näkyä, Henki sanoi hänelle: "Katso, kolme miestä etsii sinua. 20 Nouse ja mene alas ja seuraa heitä epäröimättä,c sillä olen lähettänyt ne." 21 Ja Pietari meni alas miesten luo ja sanoi: "Minä olen se, jota te etsitte. Mikä on tulosi syy?” 22 Ja he sanoivat: "Kornelius, sadanpäämies, oikeamielinen ja jumalaapelkäävä mies, josta koko juutalainen kansa on puhunut, pyhä enkeli käski sinua tulemaan hänen taloonsa kuulemaan, mitä sinulla on. sanoa.” 23 Joten hän kutsui heidät vieraakseen. Seuraavana päivänä hän nousi ja lähti heidän kanssaan, ja muutamat joppalaiset veljet seurasivat häntä. 24 Ja seuraavana päivänä he saapuivat Kesareaan. Cornelius odotti heitä ja oli kutsunut yhteen sukulaisensa ja läheiset ystävänsä. 25 Kun Pietari astui sisään, Kornelius tapasi hänet ja lankesi hänen jalkojensa juureen ja palvoi häntä. 26 Mutta Pietari nosti hänet ylös ja sanoi: "Nouse! Minäkin olen mies.” 27 Ja kun hän puhui hänen kanssaan, hän meni sisään ja löysi monia ihmisiä kokoontuneena. 28 Ja hän sanoi heille:" Tiedätte itsekin, kuinka laitonta on juutalaisen seurustella jonkun toisen kansakunnan kanssa tai vierailla jonkun kanssa, but Jumala on osoittanut minulle, että minun ei pitäisi kutsua ketään tavalliseksi tai saastaiseksi. 29 Kun siis minut lähetettiin, tulin vastustamatta. Kysyn sitten, miksi lähetit minut hakemaan." 30 Ja Kornelius sanoi: "Neljä päivää sitten, noin tähän aikaan, minä rukoilin kotonani yhdeksännellä hetkellä,d ja katso, mies seisoi edessäni kirkkaissa vaatteissa 31 ja sanoi: 'Kornelius, rukouksesi on kuultu ja almusi on muistettu Jumalan edessä. 32 Lähetä siis Joppeen ja pyydä Simonia, jota kutsutaan Pietariksi. Hän majoittuu nahkamiehen Simonin talossa meren rannalla.' 33 Joten lähetin sinut heti hakemaan, ja olet ollut kiltti tullaksesi. Nyt olemme siis kaikki täällä Jumalan edessä kuullaksemme kaiken, mitä Herra on käskenyt sinulle." Ei-juutalaiset kuulevat hyvän uutisen 34 Niin Pietari avasi suunsa ja sanoi: "Totisesti ymmärrän, ettei Jumala ole puolueellinen, 35 mutta jokaisessa kansakunnassa jokainen, joka pelkää häntä ja tekee sitä, mikä on oikein, on hänelle otollinen. 36 Mitä tulee sanaan, jonka hän lähetti Israelille saarnaten hyvää uutista rauhasta Jeesuksen Kristuksen kautta (hän on kaiken Herra), 37 te tiedätte itse, mitä tapahtui koko Juudeassa, Galileasta alkaen sen kasteen jälkeen, jonka Johannes julisti: 38 kuinka Jumala voiteli Jeesuksen Nasaretilaisen Pyhällä Hengellä ja voimalla. Hän kulki ympäriinsä tekemässä hyvää ja parantamassa kaikkia paholaisen sorrettuja, sillä Jumala oli hänen kanssaan. 39 Ja me olemme kaiken sen todistajia, mitä hän teki sekä juutalaisten maassa että Jerusalemissa. He surmasivat hänet hirttämällä hänet puuhun, 40 mutta Jumala herätti hänet kolmantena päivänä ja sai hänet ilmestymään, 41 ei kaikelle kansalle, vaan meille, jotka Jumala oli valinnut todistajiksi, jotka söimme ja joimme hänen kanssaan sen jälkeen, kun hän nousi kuolleista. 42 Ja hän käski meitä saarnaamaan kansalle ja todistamaan, että hän on Jumalan asettama elävien ja kuolleiden tuomariksi. 43 Hänestä kaikki profeetat todistavat, että jokainen, joka uskoo häneen, saa synnit anteeksi hänen nimensä kautta." Pyhä Henki laskeutuu pakanoiden päälle 44 Pietarin vielä puhuessa näitä, Pyhä Henki laskeutui kaikkien, jotka kuulivat sanan. 45 Ja Pietarin mukana tulleet uskovat ympärileikattujen joukosta hämmästyivät, koska Pyhän Hengen lahja vuodatettiin pakanoidenkin päälle. 46 Sillä he kuulivat heidän puhuvan kielillä ja ylistävän Jumalaa. Sitten Peter ilmoitti: 47 "Voiko kukaan pidätellä vettä kastaakseen näitä ihmisiä, jotka ovat saaneet Pyhän Hengen aivan kuten mekin?" 48 Ja hän käski kastaa heidät Jeesuksen Kristuksen nimeen. Sitten he pyysivät häntä jäämään muutamaksi päiväksi. Apostolien teot 10: Pietarin näky - 119 palvelutyötä Peter selittää tekojaan 11. Apostolit ja uskovat kaikkialla Juudeassa kuulivat, että myös pakanat olivat ottaneet vastaan Jumalan sanan. 2 Kun Pietari meni ylös Jerusalemiin, ympärileikatut uskovat arvostelivat häntä 3 ja sanoivat: "Sinä menit ympärileikkaamattomien miesten taloon ja söit heidän kanssaan." 4 Alusta alkaen Pietari kertoi heille koko tarinan: 5 "Olin Joppen kaupungissa rukoilemassa, ja transsissa näin näyn. Näin jotain suuren arkin kaltaista, joka laskettiin alas taivaasta sen neljästä kulmasta, ja se laskeutui sinne, missä olin. 6 Katsoin sitä ja näin maan nelijalkaisia eläimiä, petoja, matelijoita ja lintuja. 7 Sitten kuulin äänen sanovan minulle: 'Nouse, Pietari. Tapa ja syö. 8 Minä vastasin: 'Ei suinkaan, Herra! Mitään epäpuhdasta tai epäpuhdasta ei ole koskaan tullut suuhuni. 9 "Ääni puhui taivaasta toisen kerran: 'Älä sano mitään saastaista, jonka Jumala on puhdistanut'. 10 Tämä tapahtui kolme kertaa, ja sitten kaikki vedettiin jälleen taivaaseen. 11 "Silloin kolme miestä, jotka oli lähetetty luokseni Kesareasta, pysähtyi taloon, jossa minä asuin. 12 Henki käski minun olla epäröimättä lähteä heidän kanssaan. Myös nämä kuusi veljeä lähtivät mukaani, ja menimme miehen taloon. 13 Hän kertoi meille, kuinka hän oli nähnyt enkelin ilmestyvän taloonsa ja sanovan: 'Lähetä Joppeen Simon, jota kutsutaan Pietariksi. 14 Hän tuo sinulle sanoman, jonka kautta sinä ja koko perheesi pelastutte. 15 "Kun aloin puhua, Pyhä Henki tuli heidän päällensä, niin kuin hän oli tullut meidän päällemme alussa. 16 Sitten muistin, mitä Herra oli sanonut: 'Johannes kastoia ] vedellä, mutta sinut kastetaan[b ] Pyhä Henki. 17 Jos siis Jumala antoi heille saman lahjan, hän antoi meille, jotka uskoimme Herraan Jeesukseen Kristukseen, niin kuka minä sitten luulin voivani seisoa Jumalan tiellä?" 18 Tämän kuultuaan heillä ei ollut enää vastalauseita, ja he ylistivät Jumalaa sanoen: "Jumala on siis pakanoillekin antanut parannuksen, joka johtaa elämään." Antiokian kirkko 19 Mutta ne, jotka olivat hajallaan Stephenin surmattua puhjenneen vainon johdosta, matkustivat Foinikiaan, Kyprokseen ja Antiokiaan ja levittivät sanaa vain juutalaisten keskuudessa. 20 Mutta muutamat heistä, Kyproksen ja Kyrenen miehiä, menivät Antiokiaan ja alkoivat puhua myös kreikkalaisille kertoen heille hyvää uutista Herrasta Jeesuksesta. 21 Herran käsi oli heidän kanssaan, ja suuri joukko ihmisiä uskoi ja kääntyi Herran puoleen. 22 Tieto tästä saapui Jerusalemin seurakunnalle, ja he lähettivät Barnabaan Antiokiaan. 23 Kun hän saapui ja näki, mitä Jumalan armo oli tehnyt, hän iloitsi ja rohkaisi heitä kaikkia pysymään uskollisina Herralle kaikesta sydämestään. 24 Hän oli hyvä mies, täynnä Pyhää Henkeä ja uskoa, ja suuri joukko ihmisiä tuotiin Herran luo. 25 Sitten Barnabas meni Tarsokseen etsimään Saulia, 26 ja löydettyään hän vei hänet Antiokiaan. Niinpä Barnabas ja Saul tapasivat koko vuoden ajan seurakunnan kanssa ja opettivat suuria määriä ihmisiä. Opetuslapsia kutsuttiin kristityiksi ensin Antiokiassa. 27 Sinä aikana profeettoja tuli Jerusalemista Antiokiaan. 28 Yksi heistä, nimeltä Agabus, nousi ylös ja ennusti Hengen kautta, että ankara nälänhätä leviäisi koko Rooman maailmaan. (Tämä tapahtui Claudiuksen hallituskaudella.) 29 Opetuslapset päättivät kukin pystyessään auttaa Juudeassa asuvia veljiä ja sisaria. 30 Niin he tekivät ja lähettivät Barnabaan ja Saulin lahjansa vanhimmille.

"And you shall have the tassel, that you may look upon it and remember all the commandments of YEHOVAH and do them, and that you [may] not follow the harlotry to which your own heart and your own eyes are inclined, What does the tzitzit symbolize? Each tassel has eight threads (when doubled over) and five sets of knots, totaling 13. The sum of all numbers is 613, traditionally the number of commandments in the Torah. This reflects the concept that donning a garment with tzitzit reminds its wearer of all Torah commandments, as specified in Numbers 15:39. Tassels and Tzitzit Gods commandments 613 OT 1050 NT Tupsut ja Tzitzit 4 Moos 15:38 - "Puhu Israelin lapsille: Käske heitä tekemään tupsuja vaatteensa kulmiin sukupolvesta toiseen ja laittamaan sininen lanka kulmien tupsuihin. - "Ja sinulla on oltava tupsu, jotta voit katsoa sitä ja muistaa kaikki JEHOVAN käskyt ja tehdä ne, etkä seuraisi sitä haureutta, johon oma sydämesi ja silmäsi ovat taipuvaisia, - "ja jotta voisitte muistaa ja tehdä kaikki minun käskyni ja olla pyhä Jumalallenne. Se on siis käsky. Sitä meitä käsketään totella. Ja useimmat ihmiset eivät edes ymmärrä, että tämä käsky on edes olemassa Raamatussa. Mutta se on siellä. Nyt jotkut ihmiset uskovat, että tämä tietty käsky on nyt syrjäytetty tai kumottu tai poistettu; meidän ei tarvitse tehdä sitä enää, koska nyt meillä on Pyhä Henki muistuttamaan meitä käskyistä, emmekä tarvitse sarjoja muistuttamaan meitä käskyistä. Mutta katsotaanpa hetki heidän perustelujaan. Yeshua sanoi: Joh 14:26 - "Mutta Puolustaja, Pyhä Henki, jonka Isä lähettää minun nimessäni, hän opettaa teille kaikki ja palauttaa mieleenne kaiken, mitä minä olen teille sanonut. Niin he uskovat, jotka pitävät Tämä on kumottu, että Pyhä Henki on nyt se, minkä Jehova on antanut meille tuomaan mieleen ne asiat, jotka meidän on käsketty tekemään. Mutta meidän on oltava varovaisia käyttäessämme inhimillistä järkeä Jehovan käskyjen raapimiseen tai kumoamiseen. Meidän on ole todella varovainen sen suhteen. Se, että Pyhä Henki pystyy tuomaan Jehovan sanan mieleemme, ei tarkoita, etteikö meillä enää olisi minkäänlaisia muistutuksia Jehovan sanasta ja että Pyhä Henki korvaa kaiken. Koska totuus on, meillä on Raamatussa kaikenlaisia muistutuksia. Tizitiz The wearing of tzitzit, is a constant reminder and an awareness to others of our obedience to God's commands. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Exodus 12:49 The knots on the tzitzit represent six hundred and thirteen commandments. Some are for men, women, children, Priests, and the temple Numbers 15:39. The White Cords Every time you look up and see white clouds you are to remember to be holy just as He is Holy, you are to refuse to practice sinning God only gives His Spirit to those who refuse to practice sinning and obey His commandments. 1 Peter 1:16 1 John 3:4T The Blue cord reminds us of the ocean, sky, and God's throne. It also reminds us of our personal relationship with God. blue is the color of God's Glory. The Chain represents bondage to sin, The Spirit first convicts people of their sin, bringing to mind God's standards and leading them to repentance. God restrains sin through conscience Yeshua wore the tizitzit as of obediently to God's commands.

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."

Why would any Christian not believe or want to keep the 10 Commandments? or say I don't have to keep the commandments? and why don't they want to live and love God by keeping His commandments? Christianity the New Religion Why would any Christian not believe or want to keep the 10 Commandments? or say I dont have to keep the commandments? Warning, look at what the verse doesn't say when you read them (The 10 commandments) 613 commandments 1,050 New Testament Commands How much do you really know about the Bible? Think your minister knows his Bible?Think again. Satan’s Greatest Deception The Ten commandments Christianity the new religion Excuses Christians Use For Not Keeping The Law #1 Romans 10 and verse 4 say Christ is the end of the law for righteousness. Does this verse really mean that Christians have no moral obligation to the law of God? (Romans 7:12 God's Law is Holy So the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.) Numbers 23:19 God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? Hebrews 13:8 James 1:17 Excuses Christians Use For Not Keeping The Law #2 Colossians 2 in verse 14 says, Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross. Were the 10 commandments really against us? Were the 10 commandments really contrary to us? Did Jesus really nail the 10 commandments to His cross? (Psalms 40:8 KJV) I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.) (Romans 8:7 KJV) Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. (Mark 7:8 For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. Excuses Christians Use For Not Keeping The Law Of God #3 In Ephesians 2:14-15 the Bible says, For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace. Was the middle wall of partition the 10 commandments? Did Jesus abolish the 10 commandments? (Hebrews 5:9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; (Revelation 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. (Colossians 2:21 KJV) (Touch not; taste not; handle not; (Colossians 2:22 KJV) All are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men? The Jews created a partition between the Jews and gentiles causing issues in the temple. Excuses Christians Use For Not Keeping The Law Of God #4 The book of Galatians says the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith comes, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. Exactly what law was a schoolmaster to bring us to faith in Christ? Was it the 10 commandments like so many Christians suppose? The Schoolmaster was the aminal sacrifice that showed all sin requires a blood sacrifice and lead to the cross Excuses Christians Use For Not Keeping The Law Of God #5 Jesus said in Matthew 5:17, “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.” The thing Jesus said don’t think is the very thing that many Christians are thinking and that is that Jesus abolished the law. Just what did Jesus mean when He said, I came to fulfill the law? Does this mean there is no moral obligation to the 10 commandments? Excuses Christians Use For Not Keeping The Law #6 The law has been abolished and nailed to the cross. What do you do when your church is teaching heresy? Excuses Christians Use For Not Keeping The Law #7 We’re not under the Old Covenant we’re under the New Covenant. Does the New Covenant dismiss our need to obey the laws of God?

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

The Mark of the Beast The one who practices, sin is lawlessness, separating themselves from God, and offending God by action or neglect or by tolerating wrongdoing—being unrestrained by His commands and His will 1John 3:4. acts of disobedience, indifference, or rebellion they show they belong to the devil and take his inner character and moral values from him, not God] 1 John 3:8 (666) Gods excape plan for His children Trubulation 1. The Warning for Those Who Take the Mark Revelation 14:9–11 (ESV) "And another angel, a third, followed them, saying with a loud voice, 'If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, he also will drink the wine of God's wrath, poured full strength into the cup of his anger, and he will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night, these worshipers of the beast and its image, and whoever receives the mark of its name.'" 2. The Punishment of the Devil Revelation 20:10 (ESV) "And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever." 3. The Final Judgment of Both Revelation 20:15 (ESV) "And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." Summary The Scripture makes a direct link between the fate of the devil, the beast, and those who take the mark: all are cast into the lake of fire and sulfur, where the torment is described as eternal ("day and night forever and ever"). In Jesus' words elsewhere in Scripture, this destination is explicitly described as being prepared for the devil and his angels: Matthew 25:41 "Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.'" Christianity, the most lawless religion on earth You can be sure the False Prophet and the Man of Lawlessness will certainly come from the only religion that has promoted and pushed Lawlessness (not obeying God’s Laws) since the beginning. Keeping in mind that Christianity, the most lawless religion on earth since it actually forbids observing God’s Law, is over 30% of the world, so we got our first indication of what kind of percentage we might be looking at taking the mark. If you do the things God hates and refuse to keep His commandments and encourage others to do the same, they, too, will drink the wine of God’s fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath. They will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment will rise forever and ever. There will be no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.” NOT THE MARK OF GOD “YEHOVAH” The Mark of the Beast 16 And the second beast required all people small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, 17 so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark— the name of the beast or the number of its name. 18 Here is a call for wisdom: Let the one who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and that number is 666. The Messages of the Three Angels 6 Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. 7 And he said with a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water.” 8 Another angel, a second, followed, saying, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, she who made all nations drink the wine of the passions of her sexual immorality.” 9 And another angel, a third, followed them, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, 10 he also will drink the wine of God’s wrath, poured full strength into the cup of his anger, and he will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. 11 And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night, these worshipers of the beast and its image, and whoever receives the mark of its name.” Matthew 10:21-22 21 “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 22 You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. T his self-reflection test is designed to cut through the confusion and fear often surrounding this topic. In Scripture, the "marks" are not about hidden microchips or literal ink tattoos; they represent ownership, allegiance, and what rules your mind (the forehead) and your actions (the hand). Answer Yes or No honestly to each question to examine whose mark you bear in your daily life. The Allegiance & Identity Test The Ultimate Authority: When a choice comes down to following God’s explicit commandments versus following the crowd, the culture, or human convenience, do I choose God's way? The Mind (The Forehead): Is my mind primarily occupied with Scripture, truth, and how to honor God, rather than being consumed by the fears, anger, and philosophies of the world? The Actions (The Hand): Do the physical works of my hands—my labor, how I spend my money, and how I treat my family and neighbors—reflect God’s righteousness and justice? The Source of Security: In times of economic trouble or societal pressure, do I rely entirely on God to provide for and protect my household, rather than putting my ultimate trust in human systems? Open Allegiance: Am I willing to stand firmly for my faith and God's truth even if it means facing disapproval, loss, or being cut off by others? Worship in Truth: Is my worship rooted in an internal reality and a desire to keep His laws, rather than just an empty ritual or a standard routine to look good to others? Understanding the Biblical Meaning In the Bible, the concept of a "mark" is deeply symbolic of identity and ownership. It shows who has your allegiance. The Mark of God (The Seal) : In the Book of Revelation and Ezekiel, God places a seal or mark on the foreheads of those who belong to Him. This mirrors Deuteronomy 6:8, where God tells His people to bind His commandments as a sign on their hands and as frontlets between their eyes (their foreheads). It means your thoughts and your actions are dedicated to keeping His laws. The Mark of the Beast: This is the direct counterfeit. It represents a mind (forehead) and a lifestyle (hand) that has completely surrendered to the world's corrupt system, willful disobedience, and rebellion against God's commandments for the sake of survival, comfort, or fit-in convenience. "Bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." — Deuteronomy 6:8-9 "Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads." — Revelation 14:1 Reflecting on Your Answers If your life aims toward "Yes": Take heart. If you are actively striving to keep God’s commandments, relying on His Spirit, and trusting Him for your security, you bear the identity of a child of God. Perfect performance isn't the metric—the direction of your allegiance is. If you see areas of "No": It is a clear reminder of where the world or the flesh is trying to press you into its mold. If fear of the future or the pressure of the culture is driving your choices rather than God’s word, it is an invitation to draw a line in the sand. Repent, refuse to bow to worldly compromise, and commit your mind and hands fresh to the Lord today. 14 Because of the signs it was given to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived those who dwell on the earth, telling them to make an image to the beast that had been wounded by the sword and yet had lived. 15 The second beast was permitted to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship it to be killed. 16And the second beast required all people small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their forehead,… The Mark of the Beast seal is not a physical mark.The forehead represents the mind of those who make a consonance decision to disobeys God Commandments, and The mark on the hand represents worship on Sunday. forsaking Gods Sabbaath Saturday Something to think about Nebuchadnezzar's Dream Worship the beas t Daniel 3:9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, “Long live the king! 10 You issued a decree requiring all the people to bow down and worship the gold statue when they hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and other musical instruments.the statue was made for a specific purpose. With it, the king would demand total obedience and humiliation from his governmental underlings. And Daniel warns the dream means that God's Kingdom is coming to crush all other kingdoms (Daniel 2:44). But Nebuchadnezzar ignores the warning and builds a 90-foot tall statue (or image) of himself. He demands that all his politicians bow down and worship his image (Daniel 3:1, 5). 4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. 5 You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him, there is no sin. 6 No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. 7 Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. 8 Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. 9 No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God’s seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God. 10 By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother. What Is the 'Mark of the Beast' and Who Has It? These 10 Biblical Clues Expose the Truth Dennis Lee The author has 794 answers and 1.4M answer views And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him - Revelation 12:9 Because of the signs it was given to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived those who dwell on the earth, telling them to make an image to the beast that the sword had wounded and yet had lived. - Revelation 13:14 You can be sure if the whole world is deceived this will include Christians, Muslims, Jews, and Atheists alike. But what percentage takes the mark? It’s not hard to determine who will wield the mark if you eliminate doctrine and preconceived notions. The beast is that which “…will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time.” This change of appointed times and Laws happened in 364CE when the Law was changed and the 4Th Commandment was replaced, moving the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday in the Council of Laodicea. The “saints” were also mandated to be oppressed by canon law in the very same council and have been at the mercy of the Beast ever since, until 1948 . The Beast, none other than the Roman Empire that “destroyed the holy city and the sanctuary”, then suffers a mortal head wound, Caesar, but does not die. Instead, it is reborn the Holy Roman Empire with a Pope at its head. Certainly not all of them, but if my guess is close, it will be many. Christianity is the only religion that accepts a “man” to be “God”, Judaism and Islam will never accept a human claiming to be God. This is the very “Man of Lawlessness” that will sit in the holy place and declare himself God—something the Romans have always enjoyed doing to their rulers.

The Diagnostic Test — Spirit of Truth or Spirit of Tradition? Use these four questions to examine yourself or guide a brother or sister through honest self-reflection: 1. The Humility Test (John 16:13 & Acts 17:11) The Question: When clear biblical evidence exposes that an inherited church belief or holiday violates Scripture, what is your immediate response? Spirit of Truth: "Let God be true and every man a liar." You yield to the text, repent, and abandon the tradition, regardless of the personal or family cost. Spirit of Tradition: You become defensive, dismiss the study, justify church custom, or claim "God knows my heart." 2. The Obedience Test (1 John 2:3–4 & John 14:15) The Question: “Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says, ‘I know Him,’ and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.” Do you strive to obey His commandments, or do you view His law as a burden? Spirit of Truth: Obedience is your act of love and fruit of repentance. Spirit of Tradition: Uses grace as an excuse for disobedience, claiming the commandments don't apply anymore. 3. The Authority Test (Mark 7:7–9) The Question: When God's Word says one thing and your denomination or favorite preacher says another, who wins? Spirit of Truth: Scripture alone holds final authority over doctrine and daily life. Spirit of Tradition: Denominational catechisms, pastors' opinions, and family heritage overrule the text. 4. The Name Test (Matthew 1:21 & Acts 4:12) The Question: When shown that Gabriel assigned the Hebrew name Yeshua ("Yahweh is Salvation"), carrying the Father's personal redemptive signature, does your spirit leap to honor it, or do you despise its Hebrew origin? Spirit of Truth: Receives the name with reverent joy, marveling at the Father's salvation. Spirit of Tradition: Clings to familiarity and mocks or rejects the original Hebrew truth. Part 3: The Watchman’s Mandate “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me: When I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, that same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand. Yet, if you warn the wicked, and he does not turn from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered your soul.” — Ezekiel 3:17–19 To the Reader: This warning is delivered to you not in hatred, but in urgent love. You have now been shown the mirror of Scripture. The difference between what God commanded and what man instituted is clear. In Romans 8:1–14, Paul sets up an absolute, binary divide. There is no middle ground or third category: a person is either governed by the mind of the flesh (sarx) or the Spirit of God (Pneuma). Paul does not frame this test around emotional experiences or external religious performance, but around dominion, mindset, and alignment with God's law. 1. The Starting Position: Condemnation vs. Freedom (vv. 1–4) What God Said: The Mosaic Law was holy and just, but it was "weakened by the flesh"—it could command righteousness, but human nature could not produce it. God fulfilled the righteous requirement of the Law by sending His Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to condemn sin in the flesh. The Mark of Having the Spirit: The believer walks "not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit" (v. 4). The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set them free from the law of sin and death. The Contrast: The flesh is trapped under an endless cycle of command, failure, and condemnation. The Spirit produces an internal reality where the demand of God's Word is actively loved and lived out. 2. The Mindset Test: Setting the Affections (vv. 5–6) "For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace." (vv. 5–6) The Mind of the Flesh: Governed by temporal preservation, self-elevation, appetites, and autonomous human reasoning. Its ultimate end is spiritual decay and death. The Mind of the Spirit: Preoccupied with what honors God—truth, holiness, obedience, and kingdom purposes. The Test: What does the mind naturally drift toward when unrestrained? The flesh defaults to self-interest; the Spirit defaults to God's will, resulting in inner stability (life and peace). 3. The Authority Test: Hostility vs. Submission (vv. 7–8) "For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God." (vv. 7–8) This is the diagnostic core of Paul’s argument: The Flesh Cannot Submit: The natural human heart views God's absolute authority as an imposition or a threat to autonomy. Even when outwardly observant, it negotiates, modifies, or excuses disobedience. It is fundamentally at war with "God Said." The Inability to Please God: Good deeds, religious ceremonies, or moral philosophies done under the impulse of the flesh remain unacceptable to God because the underlying will has never surrendered. 4. The Ownership Test: The Indwelling Presence (vv. 9–11) "You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him." (v. 9) Paul’s Binary Conclusion: You either possess the Spirit and belong to Christ, or you do not have the Spirit and are alien to Him. There is no category of a Christian who lacks the Spirit of Christ. The Internal Witness: If Christ is in you, the natural body remains subject to physical death because of sin, but the spirit is alive because of imputed and imparted righteousness (v. 10). The Guarantee: The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead acts as a residing power, imparting resurrection life even to mortal bodies to walk in holiness now (v. 11). 5. The Mortification and Sonship Test (vv. 12–14) "For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God." (vv. 12–14) Active Mortification: Having the Spirit does not mean passive sinlessness; it means active warfare. The true believer does not coddle the flesh or make peace with compromise—they actively put to death the misdeeds of the body through the Spirit's power. Led by the Spirit: In biblical context, being "led by the Spirit" in verse 14 does not refer primarily to mystical nudges about career or life choices; it refers directly to being led away from sin and into righteousness. Summary Table: Romans 8 Diagnostic Diagnostic Marker The Mind of the Flesh (Lacking the Spirit) The Mind of the Spirit (Having the Spirit) Primary Impulse Self-preservation, worldly interest, autonomy (v. 5) Righteousness, divine purpose, eternal truth (v. 5) Relation to God's WordHostile, resisting, unable to submit (v. 7) Submissive, fulfilled by the Spirit's power (v. 4, 7) Spiritual Fruit Death, alienation, inability to please God (vv. 6, 8) Life, peace, reconciliation with the Father (v. 6) Daily Habit Indulging or rationalizing the body's appetites (vv. 12–13) Actively mortifying the deeds of the flesh (v. 13) Identity Debtor to the fallen nature; outside Christ (vv. 9, 12) P ossessed by Christ; confirmed son/daughter of God (vv. 9, 14)