The BIG Picture (Shorts)

Question: As a Christian who determines what is and is not a ceremonial law, can you explain why Luke 22:8–20 is or is not considered a ceremonial law? Additionally, was a Temple necessary for the Messiah to keep the Passover and exemplify its observance? Answer: When someone asks whether Luke 22:8–20 is a “ceremonial law,” they are starting from a framework that Scripture never uses. The Bible does not divide the Mosaic Law into moral, civil, and ceremonial categories. Those divisions were created by theologians long after the Bible was written, and they are often used to keep parts of the law alive for Christians today. But when we rightly divide the Word of truth, we see that the Body of Christ is not under the law in any category. We are not Israel, not part of Israel’s covenants, and not governed by Israel’s feast system. Our doctrine comes from Christ through Paul, not from Israel’s Torah. Luke 22:8–20 is not a ceremonial law. It is a historical record of Jesus, as Israel’s Messi...

  Common disputes and arguments used by people that mix, or blend, both the Kingdom and the Grace gospels into one, confusing the matter and creating contradictions concerning salvation. We must learn the answers... Salvation has ALWAYS BEEN THE SAME. We must OBEY Christ’s commands always. Those who repent will be saved. Those who don't will perish. Saved merely by belief in God is refuted by James. The Bible warns of falling away. You MUST BEAR FRUIT, You MUST STAY CLOSE to God or you're not saved. Rev.3 warns that "Those who endure to the end will be saved." Once saved, always saved is a HERESY. God incarnate told us “When you pray… When you fast… When you give alms…” Not IF. Jesus never started His sermons with “For the next couple years…” There is no expiration date to the gospels. The Gospels are not just of historical interest. The 12 wrote content AFTER Paul's epistles, so Paul didn't bring a newer message.  Paul wasn't the ONLY church leader.  The...