The Church of God, established by God, does not follow man-made rules, only God's laws. They recognize that no one is able to give salvation except God, the Creator of the heavens and the earth. Jesus already revealed that those who follow the laws of men cannot be saved.
Mark 7:6-9 『He [Jesus] replied, "Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: "'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.' You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men." And he said to them: "You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions!"』
The Church of God was established on the foundation of the apostles who followed the teachings of Jesus Christ, and it has not changed since its inception. The true Church follows the laws which Jesus and the apostles observed.
No matter how many members a church has, if the church has different doctrines than those of Jesus Christ, it could not have originated from Jesus. We keep the Sabbath day-the memorial day of the Creator-not observing the law of the Old Testament, but following the law of the new covenant which Jesus and the apostles obeyed.
The saints, who will be saved on the last day, the day of God's judgment, are those who follow in Jesus' footsteps. The Sabbath day, one of Christ's footmarks, is a very precious commandment of God.
So what is this new covenant? It's the covenant in the blood of Christ. When we sign the contract, we agree in the terms and conditions to (1) believe in the name of God's Son Jesus Christ and (2) love one another as Christ loved. What law we are bound by? The Law of Life {Spirit}. As long as we keep these terms and conditions, we are granted by the Law of Life eternal life. And this is the truth of the Gospel.
GodIsSovereignty 2 days ago
Therefore, the contract we were agreed to and we were bound the law were cancelled. So if Christ fulfilled the covenant {contract} and established with us a new covenant, we live by a new law and agree to the terms and conditions bound by this new law. We are released from the old covenant bound by the old law, and serve God in the new way of the Spirit.
GodIsSovereignty 2 days ago
If there is no law, there is no law violation—there is no sin committed. The law says that God is holy; well, we are not holy. The law is contrary to us. The law, including the Ten Commandments, says we cannot do this and do that. The law was against us and stood opposed to our sinful nature. Our sins, our debts, to be paid are too much. Thus, Christ paid them all at the cross, fulfilling the demands {works} of the law.
GodIsSovereignty 2 days ago
However, God made us alive with Christ. How? (1) By the forgiveness of our sins. For forgiveness to be possible, God canceled the written code, including its regulations. (2) By fulfilling the requirements of the written code at the cross.
The question we need to address is. What written code was against us? The Scripture says that the transgressions of the law is sin. The wages of sin is death.
GodIsSovereignty 2 days ago
Let me show how the Ten Commandments are no more.
Col. 2:13-14 says, “When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; he took it away, nailing it to the cross.”
According to verse 13, we were dead in (1) our sins and (2) our uncircumcision of our sinful nature (old nature).
GodIsSovereignty 2 days ago
God bless the Pope; He stands for Christ.
protochris 3 days ago
God`s law and commandments is good and just. However, it is impossible to gain salvation from the Law. We need a new spirit(the holy spirit). This we gain through belief and baptizim in his Son, The Christ. From then on, We can truly worship him and keep his commandments in pure love and faith.
Scynable 1 week ago
@vaticanantichrist
moses law is called Gods law. I thought gods law couldn't change so how could it last only until the cross? I thought he didn't change?
Myhopeisinhim 1 week ago
@vaticanantichrist
actually that is not the reason listed in the scriptures. The reason listed in the scriptures regarding the separation of meats was to show that israel was separated from the gentile people.
Do you believe God can change his laws? Also...if loving God means keeping the commandments, the pharisees must have loved him tons;)
Myhopeisinhim 1 week ago
@vaticanantichrist Are you saying the Ten Commandments will bind forever and ever?
GodIsSovereignty 1 week ago