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Why, Then, the Law

By David Maas
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Synopsis :  If a man is not justified by the works of the Law, what was the purpose of the Torah given at Sinai? – Galatians 3:19 . Sinai by Youhana Nassif - Unsplash In reaction to some Jewish Christians who claimed that Gentile believers must be circumcised, the Apostle Paul declared that a man or woman is set right with God from the “ faith of Jesus Christ ,”  NOT  “ from the works of the Torah .” In fact, if justification is based on performing the deeds and rituals required by the Mosaic Law, then Jesus “ died in vain ."
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Absent Church?

By David Maas
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After Jesus finished dictating his letters to the seven “ Assemblies of Asia ,” John saw an “ open door in Heaven ,” and he heard the voice from his first vision summon him to “ come up here .” He then found himself standing before the “Throne sitting in Heaven.” Does this image symbolize the physical removal of the Church from the Earth before the visions of chapters 5 through 22, the so-called ‘Rapture’?
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His Present Reign

By David Maas
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The New Testament links the enthronement of Jesus to his death and resurrection by applying key messianic texts in the Hebrew Bible to him. He qualified to rule over all things because of his faithful “ obedience unto death ,” and this fact God confirmed and vindicated by raising him from the dead. Not only did his Father resurrect him, but He also seated him “ at His right hand ” where he now reigns supreme over the entire Creation.
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