18. Jesus, the Law’s Fulfillment
Matthew 5:17–19 Matthew 5:17−19 has been a very important text to Sabbath keepers and others who want to support the continuing nature of the Ten Commandments. These verses deserve our […]
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17. A Better Law
The Law made nothing perfect, and on the other hand there is a bringing in of a better hope Now we are ready for the heavyweight and often misunderstood truth […]
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16. A Better Covenant
In this section we come to the heart of the new covenant. But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry by as much as He is also the mediator […]
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15. New Covenant Documents and Signs
Do this in remembrance of me It is now time to return to the new covenant and study it in greater depth. In Chapter 6 we had a brief overview […]
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Christ Follower: You Are Righteous
DALE RATZLAFF | Pastor and Founder, Life Assurance Ministries (1936–2024) We at Life Assurance Ministries often refer to the simple gospel of God’s grace in Christ in our communication with others. Some […]
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14. Sabbath in the Epistles
In the last chapter we studied about Paul and his companions as they went to Jewish synagogues to preach Christ. We found that in every instance their Sabbath activities were […]
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13. Sabbath In Acts
On the Sabbath day they went into the synagogue This chapter will examine all the Sabbath incidents in the book of Acts to discover what, if anything, is taught regarding the Sabbath […]
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12. The Paradox of Sabbath Law
“You are His disciple, but we are disciples of Moses” John 9 This story, like those in John 5 and 7, is a very important one and deserves our most […]
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11. Sabbath Conflicts
“He not only was breaking the Sabbath” A Sabbath in a Synagogue (Lk. 6:6−11; Mt. 12:9−14; Mk. 3:1−6) In all the synoptic gospels, this Sabbath episode follows the one we […]
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In Times Like These Will Your Anchor Hold?
ASK THE PASTOR WITH DALE RATZLAFF | Pastor and Founder, Life Assurance Ministries (1936–2024) How should we react to the frightening news stories we are hearing? Should we be preparing […]
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10. Lord of the Sabbath
In this chapter we will examine two occurrences in the ministry of Jesus where He clearly exerts His authority over old covenant Sabbath law. Authority over the Demonized (Mark 1:21−34; […]
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9. Jubilee Sabbath
As we study the life of Jesus in the four Gospels we should keep several concepts well in mind. Transition between the covenants The Gospels record the historical time period […]
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8. Jesus and Old Covenant Moral Laws
You have heard that it was said, “YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY”; but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already […]
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7. Jesus and Ritual Law
One of the most important tasks we face in our study of the Sabbath is to determine if the Sabbath is a moral requirement that all are to observe or […]
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6. The New Covenant
When He said, “A new covenant,” He has made the first obsolete. This chapter will give a sweeping overview of the new covenant, determine how the New Testament defines the […]
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