Before answering the posed question for this study, its important as a preface, to address the Hebrews 9:1-2 below states that the Old (first) Covenant also had ordinances and hence is clarifying that the New Covenant does not. How to keep the commandments (1 Timothy 6:14)? The ordinances and statutes reveal God's will and his understanding of what it means to do good, seek justice, and correct oppression. Again, the moral law as a whole was eternal; but its application to the life of Israel was very different from its application to ourselves. Why did God use a system of blessing and cursing with Israel (Deuteronomy 11:26)? The 10 Commandments are called "Statutes, Ordinances and Decrees", See main document: for False distinctions 1-10. Through out the two chapter section the following 5 terms are used interchangeably: ". 20:10, Prov. Obedience is needed in keeping the law (Genesis 26:5). These are important facts that once we are made aware are still valid, we must understand we will be held accountable for. Statutes are the laws for living (Numbers 27:11, Numbers 30:16). For instance, each of the eight verses in the first section begins with the Hebrew letter Aleph. Teaching and instruction of successive generations is therefore a major focus of the . He also calls it "the middle wall of division" in verse 14. No one can change Gods commandments (Numbers 23:20; Numbers 24:13). Paul explains to the Ephesians, mostly Gentiles, that Christians comprise an entirely new community that is not dependent at all upon the man-made laws and regulations of their former religions, but only upon what God had revealed: "Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone" (Ephesians 2:19-20). Ordinance never changes (Numbers 9:14; Numbers 15:15). Each of these twenty-two sections features a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading 1. The commandment of God is pure, enlightening the eyes (Psalm 19:8). Every time a Sabbatarian sees the expression "the commandments" or "My commandments", they automatically think exclusively of the 10 commandments! Today, even believers expose themselves to things that grieve the Holy Spirit. were the Ten Commandments nailed to the cross. Precepts are guiding principles or rules used to control, influence, or regulate conduct. As you can see, there is not so much as a hint of the Ten Commandments being mentioned. It is humbling and painful to be held in the furnace of His refining fire, yet the strongest and most beautiful will come out on the other side of it. We are "to walk just as He walked" (I John 2:6). The law is observed (Deuteronomy 32:46; 2 Chronicles 14:4). Two things will be seen as a result of this study: (1) there are significant differences in the ways the words are used by the various authors; and (2) according to Jesus, all laws and commandments given by God lead to only one commandment"Come unto Christ." [2] Significant Use of the Law/Command Word Group Jesus Christ did indeed do away with the unnecessary and unprofitable requirements of men, but the law of God is binding on us more than ever. Changing ordinances lead to defilement & sin (Isaiah 24:5). Submit yourself to Gods ordained ordinances (1 Peter 2:1315). Precepts from men divorce you from God (Isaiah 29:13). Further, that we must not credit our own abilities for what we have been blessed with. You must seek precepts (Psalms 119:45, 95). There seems to be a lot of confusion among Christians about the need to follow the Ten Commandment law of God. Rev. Keeping statutes grant your health (Exodus 15:26). (See Introduction for a complete analysis.). This would be the same as saying that taking an animal to the temple priest for a sacrifice for sin is the same as one of the Ten Commandments or a moral law if you prefer. Verse Concepts. He is a lifetime member of the NAACP and has served as treasurer for the Louisville, KY branch. To clarify, His Decrees are His decisions, His Ordinances and Statutes are His rules for life as well as His blessings upon on us when we keep them. The commandments, statutes, decrees, and requirements of God are properly defined as the ordinances of God. Commandments are proclaimed (Exodus 36:6). %
De Du). In the Book of Revelation, you find that the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy. 1, 3), keeping his testimonies (vv. Keeping Gods statutes, God keeps his word to you (1 Kings 6:12). 2 0 obj
In addition, sexual immorality, a filth the world has embraced and many church denominations have embraced as normal. Keeping ordinances keep you from sin (Leviticus 22:9). Yeshua did not change the Law and He was specific about that fact. Incline your heart to testimony (Psalm 129:36). "Now because of all this We are making an agreement in writing; And on the sealed document are the names of our leaders, our Levites and our priests." We must obey His 10 Commandments along with keeping His Decrees, His Statutes and His Ordinances. At times, it is difficult to distinguish between these two meanings (Est 1:8), for the edict of the king became a written law among the Persians (Est 1:19). The word of God is His commandments (1 John 79). We live in a dark, perplexing world that offers us many paths. By the deed of the law, no flesh shall be justified (Romans 3:20; Galatians 2:16). Note in verse 12 it says, Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place. I am sure it requires no explanation that this is not referring to the Ten Commandments but to blood sacrifices for sin which are the ordinances as stated in verse 1 and 10. In the Old Testament, we have several Hebrew words for the English word law, which cover various meanings from laws, statutes, and precepts to directions or teaching. Were all of the commandments and ordinances abolished? Erring from statutes leads to destruction (Psalm 119:118). Keep and love Gods testimony (Psalms 119:167). Ordinance is a rule established by authority, a permanent rule of action. Law This word is formed from a verb which means to direct, to guide, to aim, to shoot torwards. Give thanks to God (Revelation 11:17). And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. 44 This is the law * which Moses set before the Israelites. Commandments Derived from a verb signifying to command or ordain. Feasts are kept by ordinance (Exodus 12:14). . This truly is "tak[ing] it out of the way"! To do statutes is a command (Deuteronomy 6:24). Forsake not Gods precepts (Psalms 119:87). Verse Concepts. Ezek 20 calls the first and fourth commandment, My statutes and My ordinances: Ezek 20 calls the 10 commandments, "My statutes and My ordinances", Col 2:14 & Eph 2:15 refer to the whole of the Old Covenant law including the ten commandments, We Speak truth in LOVE
(Malachi 4:4). Ordinance never changes (Numbers 9:14; Numbers 15:15). ContributorByGilbert Magomere AyiekoMinister, Your email address will not be published. The law was added because of transgression (Galatians 3:19). Keeping ordinances make you obedience (Numbers 9:12). Wayne D. Shemwell, Sr. is a former member of the United States Marine Corp holds a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and a Masters in Divinity. God gave the commandment (John 10:18; John 12:49). Well be anxious to share its message of salvation with those who dont know Christ and to discuss its teachings with fellow Christians. Not only is this a principle of God, it is a Decree and a Law that falls within the statutes and ordinances of God. Dont be ashamed of the Lords testimony, (2 Timothy 1:8). To clarify, His Decrees are His decisions, His Ordinances and Statutes are His rules for life as well as His blessings upon on us when we keep them. Thirdly, we will hide it in our hearts. A statute in Israel is the law of God (Psalm 81:4). Ordinances hold everything in their place (Psalms 119:91). 2 For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the showbread; which is called the sanctuary.. V37. The full spiritual intent of God's laws is that each one learn to love God with all the heart, mind, soul, being and strength; and to love one's neighbor as oneself. That is good news! He has been married to Dr. JoAn Shemwell for 23 years; they have two children Wayne, Jr. (21) and Whitney (19). A law becomes a law to you when you uphold it (Romans 2:14). You can teach people mens commandments (Matthew 15:9). Neither the word, "law" or "commandment" are found in the section. We can solve our dilemma with one passage from Jesus' own mouth, speaking to the scribes and Pharisees of His day: Why do you also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition? I spent time reading Psalm 119 today and needed to know the meaning of these words David used so often. First, God tells His people to make sure they are following His will when crowning a king. Precepts also are commands or principles intended primarily as a general rule of action. ). Storing it (LogOut/ The law includes statutes, commandments, judgment, and testimonies (1 Kings 2:3). Your email address will not be published. We only have one commandment to keep, which is love (1 John 3:23; 1 John 4:21). "Then Moses summoned all Israel and said to them: "Hear, O Israel, the statutes and the ordinances which I am speaking today in your hearing, that you may learn them and observe them carefully. " Before the cross in the Old Covenant there were both the Ten Commandments and the Ordinances as also seen from Luke 1:6 that alone proves they are not the same thing. Understood in a somewhat narrower sense, ordinances are also solemn acts or ceremonies that have very specific sacred and holy purposes, significance, and meaning. Testimony (pl. The same is true of God. Erring Precepts ensnares you (Psalm 119:110). . We cannot allow ourselves to skew the perspective as a religious fundamentalist. %PDF-1.5
Each of the verses in the next section begins with the Hebrew letter Beth. This distinction is a Sabbatarian myth unsupported by the Bible and the record of history. Decline not from Gods testimony (Psalms 119:157). A feast is observed by ordinance (Exodus 12:7,24). Not keeping Gods commandments is forgetting Him (Deuteronomy 8:11). KINGDOM DYNAMICS - Devotionals, Prayers, Affirmations, Poems, Quotes, Stories, Testimonies, Topical Bible Verses, Bible Term Study, Concise Commentaries, Lyrics & Hymns & Reviews. 15 See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. Your email address will not be published. Turn your feet to Gods testimony (Psalm 119:59). The law made nothing perfect (Hebrews 7:19). In todays world, we can be consumed with the desire for money, material things, appearances to the extent that God is no longer front and center in our hearts or lives. And what was the enmity that was abolished in the flesh of Christ that Paul spoke of in Ephesians 2:15? Finally, we will constantly rejoice over the Word of God and delight in it (vv. You shall not commit adultery. This is the curse that is spoken of. If we are careless about the paths we choose, we invite misery and ruin. Then the king stood at his post and made a covenant in the Lord's presence to follow the . " The Greek word for ordinances in this verse is the same word used in Colossians 2:14 that refers to what was nailed to the cross. It was very helpful while preparing for bible study. His commandments[H4687], 4) kept His laws[H8451], 5) and kept His statutes[H2708]. Fourthly, we will declare it to others (v. 13). Then you will live. Clearly this is not so. Additionally he has served as unit commissioner for the Boy Scouts and Chairperson for the Louisville Urban Leagues Annual Youth Golf Scramble. Laws are written in a book (Joshua 1:8; Luke 10:26). Strong's effectively labelled it the ceremonial law while the Thayer dictionary was even clearer stating it was the rules and requirements of the law of Moses. Ordinance is an authoritative decree or direction. 3 0 obj
Many have no clue what is abhorrent to God. Such a distinction simply does not exist and cannot be shown in any way. What did it mean to be devoted to destruction? Additionally, some important thoughts from Logos research . If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I am commanding you today, by loving the Lord your God, walking in his ways, and observing his commandments, decrees, and ordinances, then you shall live and become numerous, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land that you are entering to possess. When we were children, our parents had rules in place that were meant to protect us from harm and to develop our character. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that you might do them in the land where you go to possess it: Deuteronomy 4:1,5,14,45 Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers giveth you. So if the section does not refer to the weekly Sabbath, there are 4 of the ten commandments left that are still called, ", The final nail in the coffin, of the false doctrine that there is a distinction between what Adventists call the 10 commandments and the ceremonial law, is the fact that Deut 5:1 starts off by saying, "Then Moses summoned all Israel and said to them: "Hear, O Israel, the, Most importantly please notice that these two chapters, that deal exclusively with the 10 commandments, starts off with ". God founded his testimony forever (Psalm 119:152). Precepts are meditated on (Psalm 118:15, 78). I'm commanding you to live exactly as he wants you to live. One of the last things mentioned in these passages, is not to bring an abhorrent thing into our homes. For example, the word Torah is the Hebrew word for teaching and direction for life and is primarily used for the laws/principles God has given to His people for their benefit and spiritual well-being. This means we are to store it in our minds and treasure it in our affections with the confidence that it will fortify us against sin (v. 11). Christ abolished the Talmudic traditionsall of which were yokes of bondage (Galatians 5:1; Matthew 23:4)as necessary for salvation. "Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments: And madest known unto them thy holy sabbath, and commandedst them precepts, statutes, and laws, by the hand of Moses thy servant:" (Nehemiah 9:13-14) They had the "the book of the law of the Lord their God" (9:3) read to them and all the people "all they cried with a loud voice to the Lord their God" (9:4) and said, you gave us the weekly Sabbath!
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