Newness of spirit, righteousness and Sabbath
keeping are major topics, today; and there is more on the promises of GOD
through the root of Jesse. A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID
“SabbathDayFreedom” (Level 4 with 4,419 points, a member since December 1, 2007)
posted the following:
When one observes the sabbath in the
Newness of spirit how is that so very different from oldness of
letter?
of the Law?
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How and WHY did Jesus keep God's Law was it a have
to thing or a great LOVE thing
THE BATTLE AXE: The Root of
Jesse (01/03/2013)—All the promises to mankind recorded in the holy writings
were first established as commitments by GOD the Father to the Son, before the
creation of heaven and earth. The name “David” is used in Scripture referring
to the Old Testament king of Judah as well as to Jesus of Nazareth in the New
Testament, the appearance of GOD in flesh. First Adam, later David, was chosen
as the one in whom, and through whom, the divine promises for an eternal
kingdom, that were granted to the Son of GOD, would be fulfilled in the earth.
This is a device similar to that found with Abraham: The promises of GOD to the
Son appear as covenants and promises to Abraham, then, are fulfilled to and
through the offspring and succeeding generations following Abraham. The
promises to the Son of GOD are proclaimed in David, and carried out through his
offspring that includes the Christ. More than this, the promises to the Son of
GOD that were to be fulfilled through Aaron and others of Levi, that they would
have an eternal priesthood, were transferred to the tribe of Judah, and
therefore can be lawfully declared as fulfilled in Jesus Christ (see Hebrews 7:
11-28, King James Version).
THE GOLDEN ARROW: For as
many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as
have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law; (For not the hearers of the
law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.
For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained
in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: Which shew
the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing
witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing
one another;) (Romans 2: 12-15, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Knowing
Who Your Real Friends Are (12/11/2012); Scriptures To Reassure (03/05/2012);
Purity of Heart (03/06/2012); Law Violated? (11/21/2011); Sunday? (01/16/2011);
Childhood Cancers? (01/17/2011); Annual Feasts (12/29/2010); The Afterlife?
(12/30/2010); Lord of Sabbath (12/25/2010); A Holy Ghost?
(12/26/2010)
The eternal, unchanging aspect of covenant
relationship, of all divine law, of all heartfelt love, and of dutiful obedience
is one and the same: righteousness. This one element underlies such diverse
commands as “thou shalt not steal,” “thou shalt not commit adultery,” and “thou
shalt remember the Sabbath day.” Righteousness is always demonstrated and made
visible through the action and behavior of created beings and living creatures
when they forgo acting upon self-will to carryout and fulfill divine purpose (as
when men submit to (obey) sacred law (i.e., the expressed will of GOD). )
The voluntary putting aside of ones own will
to acknowledge, benefit and respect another is one of the most powerful
indicators of love. In dealing with Almighty GOD as the Creator, it is the
putting aside of self-will that constitutes acknowledgment and acceptable
worship. More than this, where ones will is transformed through death, rebirth,
repentance, and sanctification, divinity and the law are internalized. By
faith, reborn believers operate in accordance with the godly aspects of will
that now reside within themselves; that is, they obey the law of GOD as the
natural expression of their own makeup and person, not as an external standard
from another.
There is far more to be said, correctly
applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, the law of GOD, the Spirit
of GOD, and the Word of GOD always agree; and for mature believers, there is no
confusion or contradiction among them. Although believers operate as new
creatures—those having the imparted, indwelling Spirit of GOD within themselves,
and acknowledging the Lord our Righteousness—the new life is not one of “do as
you please,” pride, and self promotion. Rather, it is heightened awareness of
the Holy marked by such elements as commitment, hope, humility, and meekness
of spirit.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you
according to your faith.
THE BLACK
PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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