The Law of Faith Established
This post is intended to be “food for thought only.”It is not intended to be a new Theology, or any such, it is simply some thoughts to be considered.
In my opinion, the New Covenant Law is the Law of Faith. I will explain how I came to believe this in the commentary below.I will provide Scripture support for my thoughts. To begin my commentary, I want to show how the Apostle Paul introduced this idea to the Church, and thus, to the world.
In Romans, Chapter 3; the Apostle reveals how the Law of the First Covenant is replaced by the Law of the New Covenant. Beginning in verse 19, the Apostle states that the Law of the First Covenant could not justify any man.
19) Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 20) Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
The Apostle further explains: 21) But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 22) Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
Notice that he clearly states that the “righteousness of God without the Law” is now manifested, and it is being witnessed by the Law of the First Covenant and the Prophets. Where is this righteousness from? He states: “which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe.” (see John 3:16)
He also explains in verse 23, that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Even so, we are “vs. 24) justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus ”We are justified by God through faith!"
25) Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26) To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
Having explained this, the Apostle now states: 27) Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.
The Apostle clearly states that no man can boast of his own righteousness by the First Covenant Law of works, for boasting has been “excluded.” And it has been excluded by the Law of Faith through Christ Jesus who is the Author and Finisher of our faith. (see Hebrews 12:2) He continues by stating: 28) Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. He is clear that man is only justified by FAITH without the DEEDS of the law. That law being the Frist Covenant Law of Moses.
It is also my opinion that the confusion surrounding this establishment of the Law of Faith comes from the last few verses of this Chapter, especially the very last verse.
29) Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also: 30) Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. 31) Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.
It is my opinion that verse 31 is the Apostles assertion that the Law of Faith, the New Covenant Law IS ESTABLISHED.
The Eleventh Chapter of Hebrews is often considered the Chapter of Faith. I will let you read this Chapter for yourselves. There is also a large body of Scripture concerning “faith” and the role it plays in God’s salvation plan for all mankind. I want to share some of those Scriptures with you for your consideration, and to show how the Law of Faith fits firmly into both God’s salvation plan and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Faith is defined in this way by the Author of Hebrews 11:1) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.......3) Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
The Apostle also stated to the Ephesians in Chapter 2:8) For by grace are ye saved THROUGH FAITH; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9) Not of works, lest any man should boast.
He states, in Romans, Chapter 10:13) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14) How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15) And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things, and he concludes by stating: 17) So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Additional Scriptures for your consideration.
Hebrews 11:6) But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Mark 11:22) And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
1 Corinthians 2:5) That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
2 Corinthians 5:7) (For we walk by faith, not by sight
Hebrews 10:22) Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23) Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised) 24) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:……………38) Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
Luke 17:13) And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14) And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. 15) And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16) And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 17) And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? 18) There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. 19) And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.
Mark 10:47) And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. 48) And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. 49) And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. 50) And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. 51) And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. 52) And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.
Mark 8:1) When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2) And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3) And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 4) And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Matthew 9:20) And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: 21) For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. 22) But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour............27) And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us. 28) And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. 29) Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. 30) And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it. 31) But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.
1 John 5:10) He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11) And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12) He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13) These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 14) And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15) And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
James 5:13) Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14) Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15) And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. 16) Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
And, of course, I must include:
John 3:14) And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
15) That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17) For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18) He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. ………… 36) He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
John 4:46) So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. 47) When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. 48) Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. 49) The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. 50) Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. 51) And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth. 52) Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him. 53) So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house. 54) This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judaea into Galilee.
John 5:22) For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: 23) That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him. 24) Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life…………..37) And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape. 38) And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not. 39) Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 40) And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.
Mark 9:19) He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me. 20) And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming. 21) And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child. 22) And oft times it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us. 23) Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 24) And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. 25) When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him. 26) And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. 27) But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.
In conclusion, let me say; Faith is dynamic, powerful, and wondrous to those that believe in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
For all who actually read through this, thank you for your consideration of my thoughts, and may God bless you.
This post is intended to be “food for thought only.”It is not intended to be a new Theology, or any such, it is simply some thoughts to be considered.
In my opinion, the New Covenant Law is the Law of Faith. I will explain how I came to believe this in the commentary below.I will provide Scripture support for my thoughts. To begin my commentary, I want to show how the Apostle Paul introduced this idea to the Church, and thus, to the world.
In Romans, Chapter 3; the Apostle reveals how the Law of the First Covenant is replaced by the Law of the New Covenant. Beginning in verse 19, the Apostle states that the Law of the First Covenant could not justify any man.
19) Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 20) Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
The Apostle further explains: 21) But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 22) Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
Notice that he clearly states that the “righteousness of God without the Law” is now manifested, and it is being witnessed by the Law of the First Covenant and the Prophets. Where is this righteousness from? He states: “which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe.” (see John 3:16)
He also explains in verse 23, that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Even so, we are “vs. 24) justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus ”We are justified by God through faith!"
25) Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26) To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
Having explained this, the Apostle now states: 27) Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.
The Apostle clearly states that no man can boast of his own righteousness by the First Covenant Law of works, for boasting has been “excluded.” And it has been excluded by the Law of Faith through Christ Jesus who is the Author and Finisher of our faith. (see Hebrews 12:2) He continues by stating: 28) Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. He is clear that man is only justified by FAITH without the DEEDS of the law. That law being the Frist Covenant Law of Moses.
It is also my opinion that the confusion surrounding this establishment of the Law of Faith comes from the last few verses of this Chapter, especially the very last verse.
29) Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also: 30) Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. 31) Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.
It is my opinion that verse 31 is the Apostles assertion that the Law of Faith, the New Covenant Law IS ESTABLISHED.
The Eleventh Chapter of Hebrews is often considered the Chapter of Faith. I will let you read this Chapter for yourselves. There is also a large body of Scripture concerning “faith” and the role it plays in God’s salvation plan for all mankind. I want to share some of those Scriptures with you for your consideration, and to show how the Law of Faith fits firmly into both God’s salvation plan and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Faith is defined in this way by the Author of Hebrews 11:1) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.......3) Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
The Apostle also stated to the Ephesians in Chapter 2:8) For by grace are ye saved THROUGH FAITH; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9) Not of works, lest any man should boast.
He states, in Romans, Chapter 10:13) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14) How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15) And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things, and he concludes by stating: 17) So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Additional Scriptures for your consideration.
Hebrews 11:6) But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Mark 11:22) And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
1 Corinthians 2:5) That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
2 Corinthians 5:7) (For we walk by faith, not by sight
Hebrews 10:22) Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23) Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised) 24) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:……………38) Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
Luke 17:13) And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14) And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. 15) And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16) And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 17) And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? 18) There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. 19) And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.
Mark 10:47) And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. 48) And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. 49) And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. 50) And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. 51) And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. 52) And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.
Mark 8:1) When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2) And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3) And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 4) And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Matthew 9:20) And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: 21) For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. 22) But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour............27) And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us. 28) And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. 29) Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. 30) And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it. 31) But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.
1 John 5:10) He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11) And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12) He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13) These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 14) And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15) And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
James 5:13) Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14) Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15) And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. 16) Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
And, of course, I must include:
John 3:14) And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
15) That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17) For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18) He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. ………… 36) He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
John 4:46) So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. 47) When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. 48) Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. 49) The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. 50) Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. 51) And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth. 52) Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him. 53) So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house. 54) This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judaea into Galilee.
John 5:22) For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: 23) That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him. 24) Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life…………..37) And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape. 38) And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not. 39) Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 40) And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.
Mark 9:19) He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me. 20) And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming. 21) And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child. 22) And oft times it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us. 23) Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 24) And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. 25) When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him. 26) And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. 27) But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.
In conclusion, let me say; Faith is dynamic, powerful, and wondrous to those that believe in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
For all who actually read through this, thank you for your consideration of my thoughts, and may God bless you.
