This is the Law that God Added to His Other Laws. Part 2

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Now that we know of what Law Paul speaks of from the 7th through the 10th chapters of Heb., let’s go to some of Paul’s other writings for better understanding of what he means by the phrase 'works and deeds' of the law;

Col.2
[14] Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

Now didn't we just read about a set of 'divine ordinances' that were part of the 'old covenant'? And did not Paul tell us that these laws could not make the comers there unto perfect. These laws of the Levites are the laws that were against us and contrary to us. Why? Because they could not justify or clear man of his sins once and for all. So what was the set of laws that were 'nailed to His cross'? What law HAD to end when Christ died? What law was only to be around for a little while to give us hope? The answer to that is easy....let's read what happened the moment Christ died;

Matt.27
[51] And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;

Mark 15
[38] And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.

Luke 23
[45] And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.

Behind the veil is where the Levites performed their works/deeds of animal sacrifice. If there was no more veil....their job was over. The Levitical Priesthood ended the moment Christ died. This is the law that was nailed to His cross. (Answer to "What law of God was nailed to His cross?") ALL of the others are yet to be observed.

Let's read some more of Paul's writings.......

Rom.3
[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.

Here we have Paul speaking about BOTH sets of God's laws in (1) verse. The "deeds of the law" are the laws of the Levitical Priesthood and as we were already told by Paul, the blood of bulls and goats could not make the comers there unto perfect. The deeds/works of the law of the Levites could not clear man of his sins. But then Paul speaks of 'another' law, whereby we know what God considers sin.

[28] Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

And this is true...man is justified NOT by the deeds/works of the law of the Levites, but by the faith in Christ which comes from hearing, believing AND obeying the words of God.

Gal.3
[2] This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
[3] Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?
[5] He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

By the works of WHAT law? The only law that required works/deeds; The law of the Levitical Priesthood. And what flesh would Paul be speaking of that the Galatians thought could make them perfect? The flesh of bulls and goats. Even here Paul is speaking of the Law of the Levitical Priesthood. Paul is telling them that going back to killing animals is not going to clear them, or justify them, of sin. Now that we know this let's read more....

[11] But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

And which law is it that no man is justified by? The one that Paul mentioned above. The law that requires works/deeds; the one that required the flesh of bulls and goats for the removal of sin. The law of the Levites.

[19] Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.

And which law was added? The Law of the Levites/Animal Sacrifice. And why was it added? Because God's 'OTHER' laws, the ones that were already given since the beginning of time were continuing to be broken.

Think about it......

God sent a Flood because man did not keep His laws.
God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because man did not keep His laws.
Over and over again God punished man BEFORE the was even a nation of Israel, because man did not keep His laws.

So what law did God add to give man hope until the seed would come?

God added the law of the Levitical Priesthood.

And how long was this law to be around? How long were the Levites to continue to sacrifice animals?..."...till the seed should come to whom the promise was made..." (Answer to "What law of God was only to be around for a short time?")


[21] Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.

And what law could NOT give life? The law of the Levites. Because if the law of the Levites could give life there would not have been a need of a change in the law; that change being allowing one from another tribe to perform sacrifices...Jesus Christ of the tribe of Judah.

[23] But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.

What law were they kept under that would later be revealed? The law of the Levites.

[24] Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
[25] But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.

And what law was our schoolmaster? What law are we no longer under? The law of the Levites! Why? Because once Christ made the perfect sacrifice with His blood there was no need of the Levitical Priesthood. There was no need to kill bulls and goats. The veil of the temple was torn in two. (Answer to "What law of God was to be a school master to man?")

Now let's read a few more....

Rom.3
[31] Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.

Rom.6
[1] What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
[2] God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?

So....do we continue to sin? Do we make void the law? Do we continue to break God's laws? Well....how can we if ALL of them have been nailed to His cross?

So....back to my questions;

1 & 2. What law of God required the 'works/deeds"' that Paul speaks of? The law of the Levitical Priesthood/Animal Sacrifice.

Heb.7
[11] If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

3. What law of God was only to be around for a short time? Levitical Priesthood/Animal Sacrifice.

Heb.10
[4] For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
[5] Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:
[6] In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.
[8] Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;
[9] Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.

4. What law of God was added to His other laws? Levitical Priesthood/Animal Sacrifice.

Gal.3
[17] And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect.
[19] Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.

5. What law of God could not make the comers there unto perfect? Levitical Priesthood/Animal Sacrifice..

Heb.10
[1] For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.

6. What law of God did He not like? Levitical Priesthood/Animal Sacrifice.

Heb.10
[5] Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:
[6] In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.

7. What law of God had to be changed? Levitical Priesthood/Animal Sacrifice.

Heb.7
[11] If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
[12] For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
[13] For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
[14] For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.

8. What law of God was to be a school master? Levitical Priesthood/Animal Sacrifice.

Gal.3
[24] Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
[25] But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.

9. What law of God was nailed to His cross? Levitical Priesthood/Animal Sacrifice.

Col.2
[14] Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
Heb.10
[1] For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.

Hopefully when you come across the writings of Paul and read the words 'works and deeds' of the law, or even the word 'law' by itself, you will stop to consider.....just which law it is Paul is speaking of. For we know Paul kept the laws of God to the best of his ability AND he told all that he preached to to do the same.

Paul speaks of (2) sets of laws in his writings; those that were nailed to Christ cross, the Levitical Priesthood/animal sacrifice laws.....and ALL of God other laws! One set have been done away with.....for a time. The others still must be kept by man to the best of our ability.


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[Eccl12and13]

Readers..... The law that God added to His other laws were the laws given to the Levites which detailed their job (works and deeds) of animal sacrifice.


This law was added because ALL of God's other laws continued to be broken.
This law was the one that was to be the school master and keep the people in hope until Christ would come to offer a better and more perfect sacrifice.
This law is what the people was under, but when hope came, they were no longer under THIS law; the laws of the Levitical Priest and their job of animal sacrifice.
This law God never liked, but allowed in order for mankind not to have to shed His own blood for his sins.
This is the law that had to be changed. Why? Because when God first gave this commandment, it was given ONLY to those of the tribe of Levi; only a Levite could offer a sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins. But since Jesus was going to offer the ultimate sacrifice, Him being of the tribe of Judah, there was a need for God to change the law.
This is the law that could not justify, or clear man of sin, thus the need for Christ to come and shed His blood.
This is the law that was nailed to His cross when He died.


Readers....if you read Heb.7 thru Heb.10 closely you will find that Paul ONLY speaks of one set of laws; the laws given to those of the tribe of Levi.


Readers..... This is ONLY one set of laws that can answer ALL of the questions presented; The Law of the Levitical Priesthood and their job (works/deeds) of animal sacrifice.


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[Eccl12and13]

Let's discuss the word of God. Let's use reason and ALL scripture. Let's now PROVE that the law that was added was in fact the laws given for the Levitical Priesthood detailing their job (works/deeds) of offering sacrifices unto the Lord.


Let's first as the question.......did God have laws that ALL men were to obey BEFORE Moses? YES! Now let's prove this;

Gen.6
[5] And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
[6] And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
[7] And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them.
[12] And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.

So although we can read of no written law, at some point God must have given man laws for him to follow. It is obvious that man was not keeping those laws, for God's words above tells us,

"...the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.", and "...for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth."

Now did God find fault with ALL of mankind? No He did not. Let's find one that was not wicked and always thinking evil.

[8] But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.
[18] But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons' wives with thee.

Now what did God say would happen to those that were wicked? Who is it that God punishes? Is it those that keep His laws or those that do not? Let's read....

[13] And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.
[17] And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die.

So although we cannot read of a written law, we know for a fact that ALL of mankind was breaking God's laws, thus He brought a flood upon the earth. Let's now prove this with scripture.

Josh 24
[2] And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods.

So now it is clear that those on the 'other side' of the flood knew that it was wrong to serve other god's. How they knew is not recorded. But we know that they knew it was wrong, thus the flood from God.

Question...... Was there a Levitical Priesthood at this time? NO!

Was the above the only instance we know of where we can find an example of God's laws being known of by other nations BEFORE they were given to Moses? NO! Again....although we have no place where we can go to read of God's laws written down or given, we have MANY examples of other nations knowing about God's laws BEFORE they were given to Moses.

Question....... Can we find anywhere in the word of God that there was a Levitical Priesthood during those times when God's other laws existed? NO! And why not? You cannot have a Levitical Priesthood BEFORE the tribe of Levi exists! That's where common sense and reason kicks in. Moving on....


Let's jump to when God made the covenant with the nation of Israel.

Exod.19
[9] And the LORD said unto Moses, Lo, I come unto thee in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with thee, and believe thee for ever. And Moses told the words of the people unto the LORD.
[11] And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the people upon mount Sinai.

So we have God preparing the people to hear what HE will have to say to them. The laws that will be given are NOT the laws of Moses, but are the laws of GOD! Let's continue....

Exod.20
[1] And God spake all these words, saying,
[2] I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

So God starts to speak all of His laws that the nation of Israel are to keep. Let's skip to the end.....

Exod.24
[3] And Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD, and all the judgments: and all the people answered with one voice, and said, All the words which the LORD hath said will we do.
[4] And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD, and rose up early in the morning, and builded an altar under the hill, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel.

So AFTER God gave all of His laws to the nations that choose to follow Him, the next morning Moses wrote all of the words of the Lord down.

Question........ Was the Levitical Priesthood laws a part of those laws given to the nations by God? NO! Let's continue.....

[6] And Moses took half of the blood, and put it in basons; and half of the blood he sprinkled on the altar.
[7] And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people: and they said, All that the LORD hath said will we do, and be obedient.
[8] And Moses took the blood, and sprinkled it on the people, and said, Behold the blood of the covenant, which the LORD hath made with you concerning all these words.

Question........ What laws were part of the covenant made between the nations and God? ONLY the laws that were spoken by God up to this point.

Question........ Was the laws of the Levitical Prieshood part of the covenant? NO!

Question........ So when did God give the laws of the Levitical Priesthood?


They were added AFTER the covenant was made with those nations that choose to follow the true and living God!


The laws of the Levites and their job as priest were NOT a part of the covenant that God made with the nations. The laws of the Levites and their 'works and deeds' of killing animals was a set of laws that were ADDED after the covenant was made.


Question....... Is the above not true?


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[Eccl12and13]

To those keeping track of these 2 post we now know for a fact that Paul speaks of TWO sets of laws in his writings; the set of laws of the Levitical Priesthood/Animal Sacrifice and those laws that Paul tells us we should keep.


Let's compare the two;


The Laws of the Levitical Priesthood

The laws of the Priesthood were only to be around for a short time.
Gal.3
[19] Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.

The laws of the Priesthood could not make those that came perfect, in other words, they could not save.
Heb.7
[19] For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
Heb.10
[1] For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.

The laws of the Priesthood was a schoolmaster to the people only until Christ came and died.
Gal.3
[24] Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

The laws of the Priesthood were no longer needed once Christ died, so the people were no longer under their laws.
Gal.3
[25] But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.
Col.2
[14] Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;



The "Other" set of Laws.

Paul kept God's laws when he was made aware of them.
Rom.7
[7] What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.

Paul taught others to keep God's laws.
Rom.13
[9] For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Paul taught not to associate with those that did not keep God's laws.
1 Cor.5
[9] I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators:
[10] Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.
[11] But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.

Paul taught that those that continued to break God's laws would not enter into His kingdom.
1 Cor.6
[9] Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
[10] Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Paul teaches that God's laws are good.
Rom.7
[12] Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.

And finally..... Paul tells us that God's laws DO save.
Rom.7
[10] And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death.


Now let's confirm what Paul tells us above;

Rev.22
[14] Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

Jesus tells us the same above. Those that keep His laws will have a right to enter into His kingdom.

And what of those that continue to break His laws?

Rev.22
[15] For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.




What a stark contrast we find when reading the writings of Paul. At times he tells us we are no longer under the law. Then he turns around and tells us to keep them and that they are holy and just and good. Sometimes he tells us the law could not make the comers there unto perfect, then turns right around and tells us the commandments were ordained to life.

Peter was right on target when he said ALL of Paul's writings are hard to be understood;

"...As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood..."


But now that we know that Paul speaks of TWO sets of laws throughout his writings we can now understand how Paul can say what he says.


The laws that we are no longer under, the laws that could not save, the laws that were only to be around for a short time and the laws that were nailed to Christ's cross are the laws of the Levitical Priesthood/Animal Sacrifice.

And then we have the laws of God that Paul teaches us to keep, and to avoid those that do not keep them, and that were ordained to life. These are the same laws that Jesus tells us to keep for eternal life;

Matt.19
[16] And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
[17] And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
[18] He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
[19] Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.


The doctrine Paul received from the word of God was right on point. God's commandments DO SAVE!!

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