Our tutor to Christ
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The Holy Spirit making the Law effective [whether law of conscience or Law of Mt. Sinai] is our tutor to Christ.
Ga 3:10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them."
I. What is the law here?
Law refers to the Old covenant made by God to the Israelites. it includes the 10 commandments. Then the text says that those who are under the works of the Law are under the curse.
II. What does 'under the works of the Law' mean?
It refers to persons who seek to be saved by Law-keeping. they are said to be under THE [note the definite article. it does not say 'a curse' it says THE CURSE] CURSE. The curse referred to here is the ultimate curse of the law. What is that curse? it is death spiritual and eternal in hell.
III. Why is it that those who seek to be saved by Law-keeping under the curse?
notice the answer:
for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them."
Question: does it say: 'Cursed is everyone who OCCASIONALLY does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them?
No it says: 'Cursed is everyone who does not continue [or remain] in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them."
The word continue there actually means REMAIN.
It is in the present tense in the Greek. Present tense in Greek describes an action that is continuing. So the verse is actually saying: "Cursed is everyone who does not continually remain in ALL things which are written in the book of the law, to do them.
a> What are the things written in the book of the law?
all it's commandments, precepts and regulations.
b> What is it to continually remain in all things which are written in the book of the law?
it means to obey it continually, abiding in it without the slightest break or infraction. In short? Perfect obedience from start to finish!!!!!!!!
When it comes to the law God demands perfect obedience to His law. No sin in short.
Again the question? Why is any man who desire to saved himself by Law-keeping under the curse?
Because a) God requires perfect obedience to the Law. b) Because no one can obey it perfectly. And the Law brings with it penalty. A law without penalty is not a law but an advice or suggestion. In our land we have laws, and it has its penalties.
REad it again:
Ga 3:10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them
Bad news for us right? We have not obeyed perfectly all of His commands.
"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," [Romans 3:23]
The evidence that we have sinned against God's holy law [whether the law of conscience [ we Gentiles are under] or law of the Mt.Sinai [Israelites are under] is death. WE all die because we have sinned. The moral preacher down the street has sinned. The criminal there in prison has sinned. Ironside has sinned that's why we all die.
The wages of sin is death.
But look at verse 13 :
Ga 3:13 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us............."
God never intended the Law for our salvation. He gave it to show us that we are sinners. Not to saved us. I have never heard of the 10 commandments dubbed as Savior. I have never seen the ten commandments being crucified on Mt. Calvary. The Law was given by God to bring us to Christ.
a) it was given to show us that we are sinners, spiritually sick and in need of THE doctor.
"What purpose then does the law serve? It was added because of transgressions,....."[Galatians 3:19]
b) The Law was given to bring us to Christ and find our satisfaction of salvation in HIm.
"Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith." [Galatians 3:24]
Practical Application:
1) Are you aware of your sinfulness my friend?
2) Have you tried keeping the Law? WEre you succcessul in keeping it? I mean were you able to perfectly obey it thought, motive, intention, desires, words and actions?
3) If we are honest to ourselves, NO we have not obeyed it perfectly. We are under the curse of the Law. And that is eternal hell.
4) But don't despair:
Joh 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
Trust in His finished work on the cross alone!!!
When you do, you know what will happen? The Holy Spirit will indwelt you and enable you and empower you to fulfill the righteous requirement of the law:
Ro 8:3 "For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh,"
4 "that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit."
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hmm....
A common problem when a teaching centralises around a verse, and emphasised onto it. -
MOST OF THE TIMES PEOPLE BELIEVE IN GOD BCOS OF THE CONDEMNATION GIVEN BY HIM NOT BCOS OF LOVE FROM HIM. PEOPLE SCARED OF GOING TO HELL. HOW CAN THAT BE LOVE?
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One good example of a lopsided listener.Originally posted by ICanOnlyHope:MOST OF THE TIMES PEOPLE BELIEVE IN GOD BCOS OF THE CONDEMNATION GIVEN BY HIM NOT BCOS OF LOVE FROM HIM. PEOPLE SCARED OF GOING TO HELL. HOW CAN THAT BE LOVE? -
and a very loud one indeed.Originally posted by M©+square:One good example of a lopsided listener.
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please see replies in the fear thread....Originally posted by ICanOnlyHope:MOST OF THE TIMES PEOPLE BELIEVE IN GOD BCOS OF THE CONDEMNATION GIVEN BY HIM NOT BCOS OF LOVE FROM HIM. PEOPLE SCARED OF GOING TO HELL. HOW CAN THAT BE LOVE?
even if people believe in God because they are afraid of going to hell, you will still end up there because they cannot keep the law perfectly. These people still need to believe in Yeshua, and have a repentant heart, if their hearts are not repentant and they do so out of fear, they will still be going to hell, as there is no relationship.
The important thing is the condition of the heart. -
quite deafening actually... shall we get the cone of silence for him??Originally posted by vince69:and a very loud one indeed. 
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Originally posted by breytonhartge:quite deafening actually... shall we get the cone of silence for him??
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WHAT! SILENCE OF THE LAMBS OR WOLVES OR WHAT?!Originally posted by breytonhartge:quite deafening actually... shall we get the cone of silence for him?? -
none of these, can you don't use cap lock? using mix case or lower case will make your statement easier to read. using all upper caps in an online posting is like shouting, which is not needed, we can hear quite well, thank you.Originally posted by ICanOnlyHope:WHAT! SILENCE OF THE LAMBS OR WOLVES OR WHAT?!
ps. don't think anyone here like to be shouted at. -
WELL, DON'T WE REPENT OUT OF FEAR OF HELL? PEOPLE ARE SCARED THE SHIT OUT OF THEIR PANTS SO THEY HAVE TO REPENT. IT'S BCOS MANY MANY PEOPLE DON'T BELIEVE IN HELL OR THEY ARE GOING TO HELL THAT'S WHY THEY DON'T REPENT.Originally posted by breytonhartge:please see replies in the fear thread....
even if people believe in God because they are afraid of going to hell, you will still end up there because they cannot keep the law perfectly. These people still need to believe in Yeshua, and have a repentant heart, if their hearts are not repentant and they do so out of fear, they will still be going to hell, as there is no relationship.
The important thing is the condition of the heart. -
actually no. we repent because we see the truth, not because we are afraid of going to hell.Originally posted by ICanOnlyHope:WELL, DON'T WE REPENT OUT OF FEAR OF HELL? PEOPLE ARE SCARED THE SHIT OUT OF THEIR PANTS SO THEY HAVE TO REPENT. IT'S BCOS MANY MANY PEOPLE DON'T BELIEVE IN HELL OR THEY ARE GOING TO HELL THAT'S WHY THEY DON'T REPENT. -
trash.
wanna meet god so much?
go hang yourself. your meet him soon enough -
Can anyone meet God by killing himself or herself? More likely meets the devil in hell.Originally posted by killstyle:trash.
wanna meet god so much?
go hang yourself. your meet him soon enough -
This one also got no answer.Originally posted by The Elder:Can anyone meet God by killing himself or herself? More likely meets the devil in hell.
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Ok will try to TONE DOWN. Can u pls EXPLAIN WHAT IS THE TRUTH? Isnt the TRUTH THAT WE ARE SINNERS & we are going to HELL?Originally posted by breytonhartge:actually no. we repent because we see the truth, not because we are afraid of going to hell. -
Yea, no answer. Can anyone here pls tell me where a Christian go if he commits suicide?Originally posted by M©+square:This one also got no answer. 
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When i say no answer. That means no answer.Originally posted by Raptured:Yea, no answer. Can anyone here pls tell me where a Christian go if he commits suicide? Don't try to force an answer out. -
Seeing some members in this forum and others
I almost thought loony = Christians
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PM me the other forums address leh.Originally posted by laurence82:Seeing some members in this forum and others
I almost thought loony = Christians
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okOriginally posted by M©+square:PM me the other forums address leh. -
Originally posted by M©+square:When i say no answer. That means no answer. Don't try to force an answer out. Ok lah! You win lah! But i really like to know.
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Then why you still come here? Are you a loony yourself or what? Some <> All, ok?Originally posted by laurence82:Seeing some members in this forum and others
I almost thought loony = Christians
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Don't go & torture the sane Christians there. Stay here for some entertainment leh.Originally posted by M©+square:PM me the other forums address leh. -
Eternal Hope is the premier entertainment forum in sgforums, dont you know that?Originally posted by The Elder:Then why you still come here? Are you a loony yourself or what? Some <> All, ok?
By the way, I know, end of month coming.