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  The New Living Way — God’s Answer to the Law’s Weakness Introduction The Law was holy, righteous, and good (Romans 7:12). Yet it was powerless to bring people into maturity or impart life. If the Law could have perfected us, Christ’s death would have been unnecessary (Galatians 3:21). But God had already promised a better way — a New Covenant, a New Living Way. The mystery hidden in God for ages is now revealed: God would put His Spirit within us, write His laws on our hearts, and create a new humanity in Christ. I. The Law’s Weakness Exposed Hebrews 7:18–19 — “There is indeed a setting aside of the former commandment because of its weakness and uselessness, for the Law perfected nothing.” Romans 8:3 — “For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son.” Romans 7:14   — The Law was spiritual, but man was carnal. The carnal mind was hostile to God and could not submit to His spiritual laws (Romans 8:7). Teaching...

  Freedom from the Mosaic Law: A Deep Theological Exploration of New Testament Teaching Introduction: The Question of the Mosaic Law and Christian Identity One of the most significant theological debates and practical challenges for the early church was the place of the Mosaic Law in the life of believers in Jesus Christ. This question remains alive today, particularly in communities and churches that quote the Old Testament as if its legal prescriptions still directly obligate Christians. The apostolic writings, especially those of Paul, provide the primary lens through which the New Testament resolves this matter. Paul’s letters—rich in both theological reflection and ecclesiastical urgency—not only confront false teaching but chart the path of new covenant living by the Holy Spirit.  This essay seeks to offer a doctrinal synthesis on why believers are no longer “under the Mosaic Law,” supported by original-language insights, harmonized scripture references, and commentar...

 I believe the weight of biblical evidence supports this view: faith is not merely human persuasion but a divine work initiated by God. Let’s walk through this carefully and harmonize the relevant passages. 📖 1. Jesus Declares Believing Is God's Work John 6:29 — “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.” Jesus doesn’t say belief is your work. He says it is God’s work. The Greek: ἔργον τοῦ θεοῦ — “the work of God.” Faith is not self-generated; it is divinely initiated. 📖 2. Faith Is Authored by Christ Hebrews 12:2 — “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…” Greek: ἀρχηγὸν (archēgon) — originator, author, source, captain. Jesus is not just the object of faith—He is its source and completer. 📖 3. Faith Is Granted, Not Earned Philippians 1:29 — “For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake… to believe in Him…” Greek: ἐχαρίσθη (echaristhē) — “graced,” “freely given.” Faith is a gift, not a human ac...

  🧭 Reframing the Statement on Unbelief The phrase “unbelief is the tragic resistance to divine persuasion” is incomplete unless we clarify who is capable of being persuaded . Scripture teaches that: The carnal man cannot comprehend spiritual things (1 Corinthians 2:14; Romans 8:7). Faith is the work of God (John 6:29). New birth is required to see and enter the kingdom (John 3:3, 3:5). We believe when we hear the gospel —but also we are sealed by the Spirit (Ephesians 1:13–14). So — unbelief is not merely resistance; it is the absence of power or ability to submit to the spiritual laws of God, which requires new birth. The carnal man cannot be persuaded spiritually unless God initiates regeneration. 📖 Divine Initiative and Human Response 1. God’s Role: Initiation, Persuasion, Regeneration John 6:44 — “No one can come to Me unless the Father draws him.” John 6:65 — “No one can come unless it is granted by the Father.” John 3:3 — “Unless one is born again, ...

 📜 Divine Initiative in Faith: Father, Spirit, and Son Scripture presents a rich and cohesive theology of  God’s divine initiative in faith , especially through the words of Jesus. Faith is not a human invention—it is the result of the Father’s teaching and granting, the Spirit’s drawing, and the Son’s authorship. Let’s expand this with clarity and scriptural depth. 🧭 1. The Father Grants and Draws John 6:44 — “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him…” Greek: ἑλκύσῃ ( helkysē ) — to draw, drag, compel inwardly. This is not passive invitation—it’s active divine initiative. Jesus affirms that coming to Him is impossible without the Father’s granting . John 6:65 — “No one can come to Me unless it has been granted him by the Father.” Greek: δεδομένον ( dedomenon ) — given, granted, bestowed. Faith is not earned—it is granted by divine will. 🪜 Insight : The Father initiates faith by granting access and drawing hearts toward Christ. ...

  📖 Divine Persuasion Requires Regeneration In Divine Persuasion , faith is defined as peithō —a divine persuasion rooted in the Spirit and truth. The article states, “Faith is defined as Divine Persuasion… this persuasion is at the core of obedience.” But it also clarifies that this persuasion is not natural: “We are changed after being with Jesus… repentance is of the will of God.” This means that persuasion is not merely intellectual—it is spiritual transformation initiated by God’s Word and Spirit that result in new birth or being a new creation. 📖 The Carnal Man Cannot Be Persuaded In The New Living Way , Paul’s teaching in Romans 8:7–8 is emphasized: “The carnal mind is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.” As the article explains the Law was “spiritual,” but man was “carnal,” and therefore powerless to fulfill it. It concludes: “The carnal man and mind has no power to fulfill the spiritual laws of God… by nature the carnal man rebel...

🧭 Obedience and Disobedience: A Theology of Faith and Unbelief Thesis New covenant obedience in Christ is not mere moral or behavioral compliance—it is the fruit of mature faith. Disobedience, conversely, is not simply rebellion but the manifestation of unbelief or the lack of faith. Unbelief can be a sign of not knowing God, but also of not being fully convinced of his promises or having a lack of faith, see the  Faith Of Abraham . This spiritual law is illuminated through the Greek term ἀπείθεια ( apeitheia ) in Hebrews 4:6 and Paul's declaration in Romans 14:23 that "whatever is not from faith is sin." 📖 Hebrews 4:6 — Disobedience as ἀπείθεια (Unbelief) "Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience [ἀπείθεια]." — Hebrews 4:6  Greek Interlinear : δι᾽ ἀπείθειαν — "because of apeitheia " Root: ἀπείθεια = not persuaded , unbelief , disobedience . ...

🧩 New Testament Laws: Governing Principles Paul uses “law” metaphorically to describe various spiritual dynamics: Law Description Reference Law of the Mind                                                                                   The inner desire to obey God, contrasted with the law of sin in the flesh. Romans 7:20-25 Law of Sin in My Members                          Exists in the body because of one man's sin. This fleshly nature wars against the Spirit and the mind. The fleshly mind has no power to submit to God thus transformation by renewing of the mind is needed. Romans 5:12-15; Romans 7:23; Romans 8:7; Galatians 5:17; Romans 12:2 Law of Faith The principle that justification comes by faith, not works R...

🌟 Evangelism Through Maturity: The Church as Light and Witness 1. The Church as Light: Life Manifested John 1:3–4; 1 John 1:1-4 — Life as light to men.  “In Him was life, and the life exists the light of men.”  "That which existed in the beginning, whom we have heard, beheld with our eyes, looked upon, and our hands have touched, concerning the word of life, this life was revealed and we have seen and testify and proclaim to you, the eternal life that existed with the Father and was revealed to us... so that you too may have fellowship with us..." (1 John 1:1-4) 1 Peter 3:15 — Hope is visible; people ask about our hope because they see it in our life. Implication : Light is not just moral clarity — it is the manifestation of divine life. Evangelism proclaims new life in Christ, thus begins with a supernatural event of new birth. 🔍 Evangelism is not merely verbal; it is the radiant witness of life in Christ. 2. Maturity as the Measure of Light Ephesians 4:13 — Matu...

  “Bless My Soul Yahweh and Forget Not All His Benefits”: The Theological Significance and Soul-Nourishing Power of God’s Benefits Introduction In the tapestry of biblical revelation, certain passages invite believers to pause, reflect, and recalibrate their perspective on life and the divine. Psalm 103:2 and its New Testament echo in Ephesians 1:3 constitute such an invitation—a call not merely to intellectual assent, but to a soul-deep remembrance and celebration of God’s blessings. “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” This imperative, penned by David amid hardship and spiritual reflection, forges a bridge between gratitude and spiritual vitality, shaping both ancient and contemporary devotional life. The present essay seeks to explore the theological richness of Psalm 103:2, focusing on the catalog of God’s benefits, their impact on the soul, and how this motif is carried forward and intensified in the New Testament—particularly in Paul’s doxology o...