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Romans 2:13; Heb 5:7-8; 9; 10; Leading to Justification, through Faithful Obedience to Messiah Yeshua.
Acts 5:29; 30; 31; 32; 34; 38; 39; 22:3; 6; 7; 8; The Apostle Paul, had been trained in Scripture, by Gamaliel. A highly respected teacher, of Yehwah's Covenant Law. Paul's Roman citizenship, and Biblical training. Uniquely qualified him, to proclaim the Revelation, of Messiah's "Mysteries of Salvation”, to the Gentile world.
(Job 12:22; Mt 13:10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 1 Cor 4:1; 2; 5; 13:2; Eph 1:7-8; 9; 13; 3:3-4; 5; 6; 7-8; 9; 17; Col 1:26; 27; 28; 2:2; 3; Ro 11:25; 16:25; 1 Tim 3:16; 2 Tim 4:1; 2; 3; 4; )
See also: Galatians GOOD NEWS
Messiah Yeshua's Spirit of Holiness, revealed to Paul, the mysteries within Yehwah's Covenant with Abraham, and the sign of Circumcision, and Promised Seed.
See also: Blessings of Abraham
Genesis 12:1; 2; 3; 4; 15:1; 3-4; 6; 13; 18; 17:1; 2; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 18:18; 19; 22:1; 2; 9; 10; 11; 12; 18; 26:4; 5-6; Deut 6:6; 7; 30:2; 6; 8; Abraham's Faithful Obedience, to Yehwah's Covenant Commandments, became an example for later generations, to follow. Yehwah's Covenant 10 Commandments, existed in Abraham's heart. True Circumcision, is a heart of Faithful Love, for Yehwah.
(Ex 20:6; Jn 8:39; 8:19; 29; 31-32; 42-43; 47; 56; 58; 6:44; 45-46; 14:15; 15:10; Ge 14:18-19; 20; Psa 110:1-2; 4; Heb 5:4-5; 6; 7; 8-9; 10; 6:4-5; 6; 11-12; 13-14; 15-16; 17; 18; 19-20; 7:1-2; 3-4; 5; 6; 7-8; 9-10; 11; 15; 16-17; 19; )
see also: ELi-Yeha COMES FiRST
Cutting Away Sin from Israel
Exodus 12:40-41; 19:5; 6; 8; 9; 20:1-3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8-9; 10; 11; 12; 13-16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 22; 24:5; 6-7; 8; 12; 31:16; 17; 18; Heb 9:18; 19; 20-21; 22; Ga 3:17; 18; The 430 years passed, until the appointed time. When Moses and Israel, would enter into Yehwah's Covenant 10 Commandments.
See also: 7 Sabbaths 3 2 1 Exodus
(Ge 1:26; 27; 2:3; 9; 16-17; ) Yehwah's Covenant Commandments, existed before Adam and Eve, ate of the Tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil.
(Ge 3:14; 15; 21; 22; 4:7;) Yehwah Mercifully revealed to Abraham, the Covenant of Restoration. The "Seed of a woman”, the Son of EL elyon the Father. Messiah Yeshua, will crush the head of Satan's Evil spiritual influence, over the children of Adam and Eve. This is the Promised Seed of Abraham, that will turn the hearts, of mankind to Obey Yehwah, by cutting away sin and lawlessness.
Exodus 32:1; 15; 16; 19; 30; 31; 35; 34:1; 5; 6; 7; 27; 28; Deut 4:13; 6:1; 2; 4-5; 6-7; 10:1; 2; 3; 4; 12;13; 11:1; 18; When Yehwah's voice thundered from mount Horeb, the Israelites fearfully promised to obey. Very quickly Israel, became unfaithful to Yehwah's Covenant agreement, by worshiping a golden calf. The first Covenant, was shattered by Moses. But Yehwah, Mercifully Renewed, His Covenant Pledge to Abraham's descendants.
See also: COVENANT of LIFE or DEATH
Hebrews 10:1; 2; 3-4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; In addition to the 10 Covenant Commandments, Yehwah instructed Moses, to institutionalize three symbolic memorials. Physical reminders, of Abraham's Faithfulness, that are called, "Works of the Law". Abraham Faithfully Tithed, made Sacrificial Offerings, and was Circumcised in his heart and flesh. These sacrificial "Works”, reminded Israel, that Yehwah Mercifully Forgives, and Restores the Truly repentant, by renewing their hearts, producing Loving Obedience.
Galatians 2:16 NASB ; Ga 3:2 NASB; Ga 3:5 NASB; Ga 3:10NASB; Ga 3:19; Ro 3:20 NASB; Ro 3:28 NASB; Ex 20:19; 20; Moses also received instruction, to ordain his brother Aaron, of the tribe of Levi, to be high priest. The mediator between Yehwah, and Israel, performed the required, "Works of the Law".
See also: LAW within LAW and UNDER the LAW?
Leviticus 27:30; Nu 18:21; 24; 26;
Deut 14:22; 27-28; Heb 7:9-10; 11; Some of Aaron's family, received temporary appointments, as Levitical priests, that collected Israel's tithes, and commanded offerings to Yehwah.
Leviticus 16:2; 3; 6-7; 8-9; 10; 11; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22; 23;
Ex 24:8; Heb 9:13; 18; 19; 20-21; 22;
Jas 1:22-23; 24; 25; 2:8; 14; 20-21; 22-23; 24; The Levitical high priest, performed yearly Atonement sacrifices, to Renew Yehwah's Covenant, and cleanse Israel, from their sinful uncleanness. The Levites performed the symbolic acts, of reconciliation, and mediation, between Yehwah and Israel. There were many other types of sacrificial offerings, for Forgiveness, Cleansing, and Redemption.
See also: ATONEMENT; KAPORET QODESH
(Ex 30:12; 14; 15; 16; Nu 3:45; 46; 48; )
Leviticus 12:3; 7; 8; Ge 17:11-12; Lk 2:21; 22; 23-24; Jn 7:22; Levitical priests, also circumcised a male child, on the eighth day, as a sign of Israel's Covenant with Yehwah.
(Ex 13:2, 3-4; 6; 7; 9; 10; 12; 15;
Nu 3:12; 13; 8:9-10; 11; 12; 13-14; 15-16; 17-18; )
see also: LOST TRIBES of ISRAEL
Covenant of Circumcision
Genesis 17:1-2; 11; Yehwah Elohe, commanded Abraham, to be circumcised in the flesh, as a "Sign of the Covenant". The "Sign of Circumcision”, is only a reminder, of the importance of Obeying Yehwah's "Covenant Commandments".
Genesis 17:10 NASB; This verse, should be translated; This is My Covenant wherein abides between Me and between you and between your seed after; Circumcision. Abraham learned that Faithfully Obeying Yehwah Elohe's Commandments, is the True Covenant of Circumcision.
(Ge 17:8; 19; 20; )
see also: ABRAHAM and YeHaWaH's PROMISE
Circumcising Israel
Exodus 12:43; 48; 49; 1-2; 3; 4; 5-6; 7-8; 9; 13; 14; 17; 18; Yehwah promises, to Circumcise the heart of everyone, that turns to Him for Salvation. Only Circumcised worshipers, may join in Israel’s, Passover fellowship with Yehwah.
Luke 22:14-16; 19-20; 1 Cor 5:7; 8; 10:16; 17; 11:23; 24; 25; 26; Heb 9:18; 19; 20-21; 22; 12:4; The sign of Circumcision, is a dedication to Obey Yehwah, from a heart of Love. The pouring out of Messiah Yeshua's lifeblood, Renewed His Passover Covenant Fellowship with Israel. Deeper meaning, is portrayed in the symbols, of unleavened bread, and wine, on Passover. Spiritual Circumcision, is obtained through participation, in the sacrifice of Obedience.
See also: BLOOD of the LAMB and BEARiNG SiN
John 3:13-14; 6:32-33; 35; 44-45; 46-48; 51; 53-54; 55-57; 61-62; 63; 8:28-29; 12:28-29; 30-32; 33-34;Yeshua’s, sinless sacrificial death on a cross, and resurrection to eternal life. Proved that He is the Seed of Abraham, Messiah Savior, and Bread of Life.
Acts 2:22; 23; 24; 32-33; 36; 38;
Heb 10:15-16; 17; The Heavenly Father, poured out the Holy Spirit of Oneness, that is in His Son. So that, the hearts of His disciples, would become Truly Circumcised. Renewing and cleansing, the heart and mind, of the faithful, with the Covenant Commandments.
See also: Died for our Sins?
and Justification of Righteousness
Circumcision of a Servants Heart
Romans 15:8 NASB; Jn 1:1-3; 4-5; 9-10; 11-12; 13-14; 16-17; 18; Acts 2:33; Messiah Yeshua became a {perfect example of Obedience} as a servant of the Circumcision, on behalf of the Truth within Yehwah.
See also: New or Renewed Covenant?
John 14:6; 17:17; 19; Heb 7:25; 26; Messiah Yeshua, is the Perfect High Priest Melchizedek, the Living Word, and the Way, Truth, and Life. True Sanctification, is the Circumcision of the heart, that is completely cut off, from sinful disobedience.
See also: Melchizedek the Savior Elohe
Hebrews 5:5; 6; 7; 8-9; 10; 12; 13-14; 7:1; 2; 3; 11; 12; 15-16; 17-18; 19; 22-23; 24-25; 26; 28; 10:8; 9; 15; 16; 17; Messiah Yeshua, made His Life a Sacrifice, of Perfect Obedience, that restored the High Priesthood of Melchizedek, as the Eternal Mediator, between Yehwah EL elyon the Father, and all mankind. The temporary priesthood of Aaron, never perfected Israel's obedience, to Yehwah's Covenant Commandments, and Righteous Laws. The sacrificial "Works of the Law”, performed by Levites, would be replaced. Requiring, followers of Messiah Yeshua, to make their own life, a sacrifice of Obedience. Yehwah, did NOT change His Covenant Commandments, or Righteous Laws. Messiah Yeshua’s, Spirit of Holiness, leads True worshipers, into Obedience, in the Renewed Covenant of Life.
See also: PRiESTHOOD vs MELCHiZEDEK
Romans 15:9; 10-11; 12; The Gentiles would also hope, for Yehwah, to Mercifully accept them, into His Covenant with Israel. Circumcising their hearts, by the cleansing Spirit of Holiness.
(Deut 32:43; Psa 18:49; 117:1; Isa 11:10; 42:6; 21; 23; 24; 49:1; 2; 3-4; 5; 6; 7; 8; Mt 5:17; 18; 19; 9:13; 12:21; Ro 1:5; 3:29; 11:25; 26; 27-28; 29-30; 31-32;)
See also: DOCTOR WHO?
"Good News" for Gentiles
Romans 15:13; 14; 15; Acts 17:22; 23; 24; 25; 26; 27-28; 29; 30; 31; Jn 6:44-45; The apostle Paul became a minister, of the "Good News”, to the Gentiles. Paul boldly taught, Yehwah's Spiritually revealed truth. Proclaiming the Covenant Laws, and the Prophetic Promises, in Scriptures. Many Gentiles were turning to Yehwah, as they were being cleansed, by His Spirit of Holiness.
See also: SPiRiT of HOLiNESS
Romans 15:16; 17-18; 1:1-3; 4; 5; 8:3; 4; 12:1; 2; Paul's priestly ministry. instructed the Gentiles, to make their lives an obedient sacrifice, of faithful worship to Yehwah Elohe. The Lamb of Yehwah, Messiah Yeshua, made His Life a sacrifice of Perfect Obedience, for His disciples to follow.
See also: GROWiNG PAiNS
Spiritual Discernment
1 Corinthians 7:1-2; 3; 4; 5; 6-7; 8-9; 10-11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 19; Paul instructs new believers, with his perspective, on living an orderly, Spiritual Life. Paul presents his personal resolution, to Spiritual questions, and the importance of Obeying Yehwah's Commandments.
see also: RiGHTly DiViDe_TRUTH vs LiES
Atonement Cleansing
1 Corinthians 7:18; 19; The apostle Paul ministered to Jews and Gentiles, that were turning to Faith, in Yeshua, the promised Messiah Savior. Both circumcised Jews, and uncircumcised Gentiles, may repent of sinful lawlessness, receive Forgiveness, and be baptized. Water baptism, symbolizes putting to death human sinful nature, and renewal of life, by the cleansing Mercy, of Messiah Yeshua’s, Spirit of Holiness. Paul continued teaching, that the Jews should not reject, Yehwah's Covenant "Sign of Circumcision".
(Acts 10:15; 28; 33-34; 35-36; 37; 38; 39; 40-41; 42-43; 44-45; ) Peter and Paul recognized, that repentant Gentiles, receive Yehwah's Holy Spirit, are being cleansed, from sinful disobedience, by the True Circumcision, of their hearts.
See also: BORN AGAiN ?
(Heb 10:15; 16; 17; Jer 31:33; 34; ) The gift of the Holy Spirit, would renew Yehwah's Covenant with Israel. Writing His Laws, in the mind, and on the heart, of Faithful disciples, of Messiah Yeshua.
(Deut 6:4-6; 10:12; 13; 16; 29:29; 30:6; 8; 19; 20; Mt 22:37; 38; Neh 9:29;
Eze 18:26; 27-28; 29; 30; 31-32; 20:21;
Lev 18:5; 19:15; 16; 17-18; Mt 5:17; 18; 19; 7:12; 19:17; 18-19; 22:39-40; )
(Acts 11:1; 2-3; ) Peter and Paul, continually encountered the question, is the sign of circumcision, in the flesh, required for Gentile converts, to join Yehwah's Covenant with Israel. Circumcision in the flesh, originated as a sign of Yehwah's Covenant, that already existed, in Abraham's heart. Circumcision in the flesh, is a painful reminder. And a bloody conviction, that Obedience to Yehwah's Commandments, are required to remain, in the Covenant. The Covenant Promises, and required Obedience, existed before the "Sign of Circumcision in the flesh".
See also: ABRAHAM and YeHaWaH's PROMISE
(Ge 12:3; 17:1; 9; 11; 19; 18:18; 19; 21:4; 22:15-16; 17; 18; 26:2; 3; 4; 5-6;
Ex 4:26; Lk 2:21; 22; Jn 7:21- 22; Acts 3:25; 7:8; Ro 2:25; 26; 27; 28; 29; 3:1-2; 4:11; 12; Ga 3:8; 16; )
see also: ATONEMENT; KAPORET QODESH
Mediation of Mercy
Galatians 5:2-3; 4-5; 6-7; Paul opposes Israel's misplaced reliance, on the sign of circumcision in the flesh, and animal sacrifices. The symbolic "Works of the Law”, did NOT produce Justification, through Faithful Obedience, that is True Righteousness.
See also: DiVORCE isRAEL?
And MAN of SiN; iMAGE of JEALOUSY
(Ro 2:13; 9:30-31; 32; 11:6-7; Heb 10:1; 2; 3-4; 5-6; 7; 8; 9; 15; 16; 17; Ro 3:20 NASB; Ro 3:28 NASB; Ga 2:16 NASB; Ga 3:2 NASB; Ga 3:5 NASB; Ga 3:10 NASB; The "Works of the Law”, are symbolic acts, performed to acquire "Mercy and Restoration”, as a required mediation. Circumcision in the flesh. and animal sacrifices, became institutionalized, through the mediation, of the Levitical priesthood. 430 years after Abraham originally received the Covenant Promises. The Levitical priests performed the "Works of the Law”, as a way of leading Israel, into Obedience. The "Works of the Law”, were intended to help direct Israel, to seek Yehwah's Mercy, and Forgiveness of sin. Yehwah's True Justification, occurs when Israel's restoration, produces Obedience to Yehwah's Covenant Commandments, and laws of Righteousness, Truth, and Love. Messiah Yeshua, came to reveal the Heavenly Father's Promise, to Mercifully Renew, His Covenant with Israel, by the cleansing restoration, with His Holy Spirit.
See also: NAILED to the CROSS
And CURSE of the LAW
(Ro 4:6-7; 8-9; 10; 11; 12; 13-14;
Psa 51:1-2; 3-4; 6-7; 9-10; 11-13; 15-16; 17; ) Paul explains, that Abraham's Faith, in Yehwah's Mercy, is considered Righteousness.
See also: Justification of Righteousness
Abraham's Sin & Repentant Heart
Genesis 16:3-4; 5; 6; 9-10; 11; 12;
Psa 32:1; 2; 5; 8; 10-11; Yehwah forgave Abraham, because he had repented, after his sexual sin with Hagar.
Genesis 17:1-2; 7; 10; 11; Abraham waited 13 years, after Ishmael's birth, until Yehwah renewed His Covenant Promise. And established the sign of Circumcision. Abraham was required to teach his children, Yehwah's way of Justice and Righteousness. The sign of Circumcision in the flesh,, represented, Abraham's commitment to Obey, Yehwah's Covenant, by keeping His Commandments, Decrees, and Laws.
Galatians 3:8; 16; The restoration of Abraham and Sarah's marriage union, would bring blessings, from Yehwah.
(Ge 12:1; 2; 3; 4; 15:2; 3-4; 5-6; 17:16; 18:10-11; 14; 18; 19; 22:18; 26:4; 5; 28:14; Heb 11:11; 12; 13; 14-15; 16; ) Abraham's love for Sarah, remained faithful, and they receive the promised, son Isaac. Isaac's birth, symbolically looked forward to the "Seed of Abraham, Messiah Yeshua". Abraham's "Faithfulness and Obedience”, worked together to produce, Righteousness. Yehwah desires, the heart of everyone, to love His Words of Truth.
(Ge 22:1; 2; 10-11; 12; 16; 17; 18;
Psa 40:6-7; 8-9; 10; 11; ) Later, Yehwah tested Abraham, by requiring that Isaac become a sacrificial offering. Abraham considered, that Yehwah would raise to life, his dead son, and fulfill the promise, that Isaac would inherit, the Covenant Blessings. Abraham's many acts of Faithful Obedience, became an example of True Righteousness.
(Heb 11:1-2; 6; 8; 9-10; 17-18; 19;
Jas 1:2-3; 4-5; 12; 16-17; 18; 22; 25; 2:15; 18; 21-22; 23-24; )
see also: SACRIFICE a WORK of FAITH
And LOVE Story
Sowing the Seed
Galatians 5:1-2; 3; Acts 13:32; 33; 38-39; 40; 41; At the appointed time, the Promised Seed of Abraham, became manifest to Israel. Messiah Yeshua’s arrival, would confront the circumcised descendants of Abraham. The Covenant sign of Circumcision, only revealed Israel’s, spiritual bondage, in sin. The sacrificial system, was intended to turn their hearts to Obedience. But, symbolic “Works of the Law”, became a False substitution, for the Righteousness, Yehwah requires, to Justify Mercy and Forgiveness.
See also: PASSOVER APPOINTMENT
(Ro 9:31-32; 10:5; 8; Of all the tribes of Israel, only Judah and Levi, retained the "Works of the Law”, in a superficial practice, of circumcision and animal sacrifices. Symbolic worship, did not represent the True repentance of Abraham.
(Jn 5:39-40; 42; 45-46; 47; Deut 18:15; 16; 17-18; 19; Acts 3:17-18; 19-20; 21; 22; 23-24; 25; 26; ) Judah and Levi did not listen to Moses. Messiah Yeshua, came to restore Israel, to a heart of love for Yehawah's Covenant Commandments and Laws.
(Jn 8:31-32; 33-34; 35-36; 37-38; 39-40; 41; 42-43; 44; 45-46; 47; Mk 7:6; 7-8; 9; 13; Ro 7:14; 6:18; 22; 8:1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7-8; 9; 10:1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8; 9-10; 11-12; Deut 30:10; 11; 12-13; 14-15; 16; 19; 20; Ro 12:1; 2; ) The Jewish teachers of the law, had uncircumcised hearts, and were enslaved to sinful lawlessness. Messiah Yeshua, called everyone to repent, by turning away from their disobedience to the Covenant Commandments and Laws.
See also: RiGHTly DiViDe_TRUTH vs LiES
Mark 1:14-15; 1 Jn 1:9-10; 2:1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7; 8; 3:1; 2-3; 4-5; 6-7; 8; 9; 10;
Acts 2:38; Heb 10:15; 16; 17; Repentant, and Baptized, believers in Messiah Yeshua, may receive Merciful Forgiveness, and the promised cleansing Spirit of Holiness. Circumcising their hearts, and leading them into Obedience, to Yehwah's Covenant Commandments, and Laws of Love.
Symbolic Works?
Galatians 5:3; Paul emphasizes, that Circumcision, is a commitment to keep the whole law. Paul never teaches anyone, to disobey Yehwah's Covenant Commandments, and Laws. Paul is only opposing, the deceptive reliance, on Circumcision in the flesh, as a sign of "Justification and Righteousness". Circumcision in the flesh, did not produce, true repentance, and a Circumcised heart. Abraham's heart of Obedience, is the True Circumcision, that identifies Yehwah's Covenant people. The sign of Circumcision in the flesh, is only a reminder, that Yehwah's Covenant people, must keep His Commandments, and Laws.
Galatians 5:4 NASB; Paul metaphorically states, that relying on Circumcision in the flesh, will sever Israel, from Mercy. True repentance, and Faith, in Messiah Yeshua, is required to receive Forgiveness of sin.
(Ro 4:1-2; 3-4; 5-6; Psa 32:1-2; 5; 8; 10-11; 51:1-2; 3-4; 6; 9-10; 11-13; 15-16; 17; Ga 3:6-7; 8-9; ) Abraham did not attempt to offer any animal sacrifice as, a way to seek "Mercy or Justification”, and “Forgiveness” of his sin. Abraham Faithfully listened, to Yehwah's voice, guiding his heart, to return to Faithful Obedience. Yehwah reckoned Abraham's Faithfulness, as Righteousness, and he received Mercy, and restoration of the Covenant, Promised before receiving the sign of Circumcision.
(Ga 3:1; Ga 3:2 NASB; Ga 3:3-4; Ga 3:5 NASB; Ga 3:17; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22; 23; 24-25; Heb 10:1; 2-3; 4-5; 6-7; 8; 9; 15; 16; 17; ) The "Works of the Law”, were institutionalized, through the Levitical priesthood, 430 years, after Abraham received the Covenant of the Promised Seed. The "Works of the Law”, are symbolic acts, performed to acquire Forgiveness, and cleansing Mercy. The, "Works of the Law”, became a tutor, convicting Israel of sin, and requiring the symbolic acts, of circumcision in the flesh, and animal sacrifices. The “Works of the Law”, did not perfect the worshipers, of Yehwah. The "Works of the Law”, were institutionalized, through the mediation, of Levitical priests. Circumcision in the flesh, and animal sacrifices, identified Yehwah's Covenant people, and set them apart from the Gentile nations. Symbolic acts, of Circumcision in the flesh, and animal sacrifices, did not stop Israel from disobeying, Yehwah's Covenant Commandments, and Laws. Yehwah promised, to renew His Covenant with Israel, by writing His laws, in their mind and on their heart. Love for Yehwah's Mercy, will Circumcise, the heart of Israel, to bring about Obedience, to the Covenant Commandments and Laws. The sacrifice of Loving Obedience, becomes the True Circumcision of the heart, that was desired in the symbolic acts of the "Works of the Law".
(Isa 1:11; 16-17; Eze 18:26; 27-28; 29; 30; 31-32; 44:5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 15; 16; 23; 24; 1 Cor 1:23-24; 25; 2 Cor 3:14-15; 16-17; Ro 2:4; 11:5-6; 7; 11; 12; 15; 22; 23; 25; 26; ) Israel's continual sinful lawlessness, became a stumbling block, that prevented them from understanding Yehwah's Mercy, that would be revealed, through Messiah Yeshua the "Promised Seed of Abraham".
Galatians 5:5-6; Jn 1:29-30; 31-32; 33; 34-36; 14:15; 15:9-10; 1 Jn 2:1; 2-3; 4-5; 6-7; 4:7-8; 9-10; 11-13; Messiah Yeshua, is the Passover lamb, and Atonement sacrificial offering, that Mercifully cleanses repentant worshipers of passed sins. Messiah Yeshua's Spirit of Holiness, is poured out to repentant baptized worshipers. The Spirit of Holiness, Circumcises their mind and heart. Leading disciples into Obedience, to the Covenant Commandments, and Laws of Yehwah. Perfect Observance of the Covenant Commandments, are an expression of Love, for Yehwah, the Father and Son, and all mankind. Paul is not diminishing, or abolishing, the value of Circumcision in the flesh, as a sign of the Covenant.
Romans 1:5; 2:25; 26; 27; 28; 29; Paul correctly identifies the importance, of the True Circumcision of the heart, that Perfects Faithful Obedience, to the Covenant Commandments, and Laws, of Yehwah.
(Ex 19:5-6; 20:1-3; 4; 5; 6-7; 8-9; 10; 11; 12; 13-16; 17; 18; 19-20; 21-22;
Deut 10:12; 13-14; 15; 16; 30:6; 7-8;
Lev 26:40; 41; 42; Jer 4:4; Acts 7:51; 52; 53;)
see also: Galatians GOOD NEWS & UN-EASTER STORY
Righteous Work of Love
Galatians 5:5-6; The original Greek states: We, because of the Spirit, through Faithfulness, Hopefully
{await Righteousness.
(1 Jn 2:28-29; 3:2; 3-4; 7; )}.
And because of Messiah Yeshua, neither,
(Circumcision in the flesh)
{makes: someone capable
(Lk 13:24; Php 4:13: )}
nor (Uncircumcision).
On the contrary, Faithfulness through
{Love = Agape
(Jn 15:9-10; 1 Jn 4:7-8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-14; 15-16; 17; 19; )} Works.
1 Corinthians 7:19-20; The (Circumcision in the flesh) nothing is, and the (Uncircumcision) nothing is.
On the contrary, keep the Commandments of Yehwah. (Each - person) in the call, which called,, in this
{abide
(Jn 15:9-10; 1 Jn 1:3; 9-10; 2:1; 2-3; 4-5; 6-7; 20-21; 24-25; 27; 3:1; 2-3; 4-5; 6-7; 8; 9; 10; )}.
(Ex 20:6; 34:6; 7; Deut 7:6; 8; 9; 11-12; )
1 Corinthians 7:22; 23-24; Jn 6:44-45; 8:31-32; 34-36; 56; 10:29; 30; Ro 8:3; 4; 12:1; 2; Disciples are called to “abide”, in the Heavenly Father, through unity of the Spirit of Holiness, that is in Messiah Yeshua. The apostle Paul explains, that if a person is called, as a slave, then they become Spiritually Free, to serve the Heavenly Father, in Holiness and Newness of Life. Paul is not instructing, new believers to remain, in their physical state of life, at the time of their calling. Salvation in Messiah Yeshua, produces Spiritual changes, in the life of new disciples. All disciples, are called, to live a Life of Holiness, through Obedient Love. The Spirit of Holiness, leads disciples away from, sinful natural desires of the flesh. The sign of Circumcision in the flesh, is still a reminder that a man, must keep Yehwah's Covenant Commandments, and Laws. But, Circumcision in the flesh, and animal sacrifices, never perfected Obedience, from a heart of Love for Yehwah.
see also: YESHUA n FATHER r ONE
Obedient Faith
Galatians 5:11; Ge 17:11; 12; 13;14; Lev 12:3; Paul still teaches, that the sign of Circumcision in the flesh, is valuable, and in agreement with the commandment, to circumcise a male child, on the eighth day after birth.
Galatians 4:29; 6:12; Paul was persecuted by the Jews, for teaching that Messiah Yeshua, is the True Savior, who would Circumcise the hearts of Israel. And Renew the Covenant of Yehwah, with His cleansing Spirit of Atonement. Messiah Yeshua’s unjust crucifixion, became a stumbling block to the unbelieving Jews. Jewish religious leaders, were Uncircumcised in their hearts, and refused to turn to Messiah Yeshua, to be Saved. Circumcision in the flesh, is valuable if a worshiper, keeps Yehwah's Covenant Commandments, and Laws. Signs and symbols, do not save! But, are reminders, that motivate Obedience, and Love for Yehwah's Covenant Commandments, and Laws.
(Ex 20:6; 7-8; 31:12-13; 16-17; 18; Lev 23:1-2; 44; Eze 20:19-20; Lk 22:15-16; 17-18; 19-20; 1 Cor 5:7; 8; 10:16; 17-18; 11:23-24; 25; Acts 1:4; 5; 2:1-2; 3-4; )
Acts 21:18-19; 20; 21; 22-23; 24; 26; 22:1-2; 3; Unbelieving Jews, with Uncircumcised hearts, falsely accused Paul, of teaching disobedience to Yehwah's laws. Paul did not teach Jews, to neglect, circumcising their male children, on the eighth day. Paul proved himself innocent, of all false accusations.
Acts 11:9-10; 11-12; 13-14; 15-16; 17; 18; 15:19; 20; 21; Jn 6:45; 46-48; Acts 2:32-33; 34-35; 36-37; 38; 39; All the apostles agreed, that the Gentile converts, should be taught from the law given to Moses, as they assemble on the Sabbath, as commanded by Yehwah. The Gentile converts, would not be burdened, with the levitical mediation and sacrificial system. The "Works of the Law”, are no longer required, as a way to receive Merciful Cleansing, from sin. Animal sacrifices, did NOT produce Justification. The Heavenly Father, has poured out the Spirit of Holiness, to cleanse Repentant believers hearts. Leading them into Obedience, to the Covenant Commandments, and Laws. Gentiles have received the True Circumcision of the heart, through the Saving Mercy, of Messiah Yeshua.
see also: CURSE of the LAW
Cut Away from Lawlessness
Galatians 6:12; 13; 14-15; Mt 23:15;
Rev 14:12; Jewish religious leaders, with Uncircumcised hearts, required Gentile converts, to be Circumcised in the flesh. The unconverted Jews boasted, in their fleshly symbolism of circumcision. But, they did not obey, Yehwah's commandments or laws. The hearts of all mankind, need to be Circumcised, by the Holy Spirit. To be led, into Faithful Obedience, to the Covenant Commandments, and Laws of Yehwah.
(Mt 19:16; 17; Lk 10:25-26; 27-28; 20:34-35; 36; 37-38; Ro 6:1-2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 8-9; 10-11; 12; 13; 16; 17-18; 19-20; 21; 22-23; Ga 5:5-6; ) Everyone must Repent, be Baptize, and received the gift of the Holy Spirit. Spiritual help is required, to overcome their natural sinful nature, before they may enter into Eternal Life,; at the Resurrection of the Righteous.
(Acts 24:15; 21; 26:8; Jn 3:3; 5-6; 7-8; 5:26; 27-28; 29; Da 12:2; Rev 20:4; 5; 6; 7-8; 9; 11; 12; Eze 37:3; 11; 12; 13; 23; 24; 26; 27-28; 39:23; 24; 25; 26; 27; 28; 29; Ro 11:15; 26-27; Jer 31:33; 34; ) The Resurrected Saints will reign with Messiah Yeshua, in the Kingdom of Yehwah, on earth. The “Good News” of the Kingdom, will bring Salvation, to all of mankind. The rest of unsaved mankind, will be resurrected to renewed physical life, at the end of the First 1,000 years, of Yehwah's Kingdom on earth. Messiah Yeshua, will bring everything into submission, to Yehwah's Covenant Commandments, and Laws.
(1 Cor 15:21-22; 23-24; 25-26; 27; 28;
2 Cor 5:17-18; 19; 20; Eph 4:24; Col 3:10;
Rev 21:1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6-7; ) After the White Throne Judgement, the Heavenly Father, will create a New Heaven, and a New Earth, in which only Righteousness, Truth, and, Love, will remain Eternally.
see also: RESURRECTION of the DEAD!
Israel’s Sins & YeHaWaH’s Restoration
Ephesians 2:11; 12; 13; 17-18; 19-20; 21-22; Ro 10:15-16; 17; 18; 19; 21; 11:6-7; 11-12; 13-14; 15; 22; 23; 24; 25-26; 27; Heb 4:9-10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; Gentile converts are being grafted into, Yehwah's Covenant Promise, to Israel. The Law of separation from the Gentile world, through fleshly Circumcision, is replace by Unity in the Holy Spirit, through the Circumcision of the heart.
(Eph 2:14; 15; 16; Acts 11:1-2; 3-4; 8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-14; 15-16; 17; 18; ) The Covenant Commandments and Laws of Yehwah, were given to Israel, to form a Righteous nation, that would be a light to the Gentiles.
(Acts 7:42; 43; Amos 5:22; 23-25; 26; 27; Isa 1:2; 4; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19-20; 43:22; 24; 25; 26-27; ) Israel's UnCircumcised hearts, turned symbolic fleshly circumcision, of the Covenant, into a painful reminder, of their separation, from Yehwah. Continuel sacrificial offerings, could not cleanse Israel, from their sins of rebellion, against the Covenant Commandments, of Yehwah.
(Ro 8:3; 4; Acts 7:51; 17:30; 31; Isa 55:1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6-7; 8; 9; Eze 11:19; 20; 36:26; 27;) Messiah Yeshua, came to condemn sin, in the flesh. He required True Repentance. Both Jew and Gentile worshipers, may receive the cleansing Forgiveness, of Yehwah's Spirit of Holiness, that renews the Covenant Tree of Life. Messiah Yeshua, rejected the Jews, superficial misuse of the sign of circumcision, in the flesh. Symbolic works and animal sacrifices, ceremonially separated Israel, from the Gentile sinners.
(Jn 4:9; 10; 14; 19-20; 21-22; 23-24; ) Messiah Yeshua's Spirit of Holiness, will lead true worshipers, of Yehwah, into Obedience to the Covenant Commandments, and Laws.
(Mt 5:17; 18; 19; Isa 42:1-2; 3; 4; 6; 21; 2:1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 9:6; 7; 11:1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7-8; 9; ) Messiah Yeshua said, He did not abolish the law. But, He magnified, glorified, and came to fill mankind, with the correct understanding, of the purpose of the instructions, within Yehwah's Commandments.
(Ex 20:6; Jn 14:15; 15:9; 10; Heb 5:8-10; 12:2; 3-4; 5; 6; 7-8; 9; 10; 11; ) Messiah Yeshua taught His disciples, to keep His Father's Commandments, and abide in His Love. Messiah Yeshua, did not change, His Father's commandments. He was an example, of Perfect Obedience, for everyone to follow.
see also: The LORD's DAY 1 and 2
"Good News”, the Kingdom of True Circumcision
Philippians 3:2-3; Jer 4:4; 6:10; 9:23; 24; 25; 26; Lev 26:40; 41; 42; 43; 44; 45; 46; Ro 2:28; 29; Yehwah desires to show His Mercy, and Restoring Love, to all mankind. So Repent and Believe the "Good News".
(Acts 1:4; 5-6; 7; 3:17-18; 19-20; 21; 22; 25; 26; Jn 4:23-24;) Messiah Yeshua's disciples, looked forward to the Restoration, of Yehwah's Covenant, with all Israel.
(Eze 44:5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 15; 16; 23; 24; ) Messiah Yeshua, will establish the Kingdom of Yehwah, on earth, and restore the Covenant Commandments and Laws. Including the sign, of Circumcision in the heart, and flesh, of True worshipers, of Yehwah.
(Ge 2:3: Ex 20:6; 8; 31:12; 13; 14; 16; 17; Eze 20:12; 19-20; ) The Sabbath rest, is also a sign, of Yehwah's Faithfulness, to those who Love Him, and keep His Covenant Commandments, and Laws.
Circumcision, the Way, Truth, and Life
Colossians 2:9-10; 11; 12; 13; 14; Disciples of Messiah Yeshua, are baptized into His death, and symbolically raised to Renewed Life, by the power of His Holy Spirit. Restoring covenant unity, and the True Circumcision of the heart.
(Jn 1:1; 11-12; 13; 14; Lk 2:21; 22; 23-24; Ga 4:4-5; 6; Mt 3:13-14; 15; 16; 17; ) The Eternal Son, who is called the Word of Yehwah, entered into His creation, by becoming a fleshly human. Messiah Yeshua, parents faithfully circumcised, him on the eighth day, and redeemed their firstborn, with the required offering. Messiah Yeshua, was baptized by John, and the Heavenly Father, praised His Son's Righteous Obedience.
(Mt 4:4; 7; 10; ) Messiah Yeshua, Faithfully resisted, Satan's temptations, of sin.
(1 Pe 2:21-22; 23; 24; 25; ) Messiah Yeshua offered His Life, as a sacrifice of Perfect Obedience. He Trusted His Father, to Justly Vindicate, Him from the false accusations, of the Jewish teachers of the law.
(Jn 14:15; 15:9-10; ) Messiah Yeshua Faithfully Obeyed, His Heavenly Father's Commandments, and remains in His Love, Forever.
(Acts 2:32-33; 36-37; 38; 5:32; Heb 5:9; ) Messiah Yeshua, received the Promised Spirit of Holiness, that is poured out to everyone, that Obeys Him.
(Ro 6:4; 5; 6; 10-12; 13; 16; 22; Php 2:5-6; 7-8; 9-10; 11; ) Disciples are baptized, into Messiah Yeshua's death, as a commitment, to " Cut Away" their sinful nature, by living a renewed life of Obedience, to Yehwah's Covenant Commandments, and Laws.
(Ro 2:29; Eph 2:11; 12; ) The word; "Circumcision" means, to "Cut Away”, or to be "Separated”, from sinful lawlessness.
Colossians 2:13; 14; Messiah Yeshua Forgives sin, and offers, His cleansing Spirit of Holiness, that renews Yehwah's Covenant, by writing the Commandments, and Laws, in the mind and on the heart, of Faithful worshipers. When Messiah Yeshua. was nailed to the cross, He exposed the list of all mankind's transgressions, and sins, against Yehwah's Righteous Commandments, and Laws. Everyone that repents, and turns to Messiah Yeshua, will receive Forgiveness of sin, and the list of their transgressions, will be canceled. Justification occurs, when sinners repent, and turn to Obey, Yehwah's Covenant Commandments, and Laws.
(Mt 5:17; 18; 19; ) Messiah Yeshua does not change or abolish, His Heavenly Father's Commandments or Laws.
(Psa 9:7-8; 96:1-2; 8-9; 10; 13; Isa 2:2; 3; 4; 26:2-3; 4; 8; 9; 33:22; 42:21; Acts 17:30; 31; ) If there was no law, then Messiah Yeshua, could not Judge, the world, or establish Righteousness, on earth.
see also: NAILED to the CROSS
Sign of Faithfulness
Every man, that enters into the Covenant of Salvation, through Messiah Yeshua, will be Circumcised in his heart. Perfecting Obedience to the Commandments, and laws, of Yehwah. Circumcision in the flesh, is still a commanded sign of the Covenant, and valuable, if a man keeps the Laws. Also Faithful parents, should Obediently, circumcise their male child, on the eighth day, as Commanded by Yehwah. There is a blessing, for obedience, that benefits in a natural way, of improved cleanliness, and health. The sign of Circumcision in the flesh, was always intended, to be a Spiritual reminder, of Yehwah's Covenant, with Abraham's descendants. The sign of Circumcision, and animal sacrifices, symbolically portrayed Yehwah's Covenant, requiring a Sacrifice of Obedience.
(Ro 6:1-2; 3; 4; 5; 6; Ga 3:27-28; 29; ) Messiah Yeshua's Spirit of Holiness, Renews Yehwah's Covenant, in the hearts, of Faithful worshipers.
Human Nature vs Spiritual Truth
(Ge 2:3; 24; Mt 19:4; 5; 6; 1 Cor 6:15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; Eph 5:24; 25; 26; 27; 28; 29; 30; 31; 32; ) Modern society proclaims, its intellectual superiority, over Yehwah's instructions. Cultural degrading of male leadership, in marriage and family, attempt to alter the roles in parenting. Opponents of patriarchal authority, reject Yehwah's creation, of the marriage union, between one man and one woman.
(Ge 17:11; 18:19; Dt 6:1-2; 4-5; 6-7; 30:2; 6; 8; Eph 6:1-2; 3-4; )Abraham received the sign of Circumcision in the flesh, to designate his responsibility, to teach Yehwah’s Covenant Commandments, and laws, to his children.
(Ro 2:13; 24; 25; 26; 27; 28; 29; Eze 22:26; 44:23; 24; ) Christianity has also joined, in the dishonoring of the Heavenly Father's hegemony, over all life. The sign of Circumcision in the flesh, has physical and Spiritual. value. Unspiritual mankind, also reject Yehwah's Commanded Sabbath assemblies. Ignorance abounds, as scriptural Food laws, are despised. Mankind inflicts upon itself, degrading diets of unclean and diseased animals. Disobedience to Yehwah, brings suffering, disease, and death. But, Obedience brings Blessing, and Life.
see also: COVENANT of LIFE or DEATH
