But Knowing The Truth Will Set You Free
Lie # 1 “The Mosaic Law reveals God’s true character.”
No, the Mosaic Law was given to reveal man’s evil nature in Adam and, therefore, man’s desperate need of a new nature made possible by believing and receiving Jesus’ divine exchange through rebirth. Jesus revealed God’s true nature of love and mercy, for He was the exact representation of our Father-God. If the Mosaic Law reveals God’s true character, 1) why did Jesus fulfill it and replace it (for believers) with the higher law of faith, love and liberty of the New Covenant and 2) why did Jews have to die (spiritually) to the Law to be married to Jesus, and 3) why were the Gentiles never given the Law if it was as good for us as He is? It was the Law Tree that got us into trouble through Adam. For more on this topic, see Hebrews 1:3 and Chapter Eight in my book Is There An Elephant In YOUR Church?.
Lie # 2 “Man’s nature consists of only a body and a soul.” No, Jesus revealed to Paul that man is a spirit being (like God) and who has a soul that lives in a physical body until death. See chapters Sixteen and Seventeen for documentation on this vital issue. Until you agree with God about His revelation, you won’t be able to fathom Jesus’ whole Gospel revealed to Paul. A decisive description is found in Hebrews 4:12 where the writer distinguishes between a person’s soul and spirit by using an effective analogy of joints and marrow, which are two distinct parts of the human body. Also see 2 Thessalonians 5:23.
Coming Next Week: The next two lies – #3 and #4 – which confuse many Christians. REMEMBER: Wrong believing which leads to wrong living. Conversely, right believing leads to right and prosperous living in Christ. Contact me (below) with any comments or questions about the content of this Blog. Lenny
life, that is, Jesus himself.