As christians which one are we supposed to believe today, should we leave under the law-decalogue or should we believe we are saved by Grace, or both whichever you choose may you explain why?? Thanx

Ephesians 2:8

This chapter says it all. We are not saved by the amount of money we give to church or the man of God nor how regular we pay our tithe (though not scriptural that is the gospel of men "Peddlers of the gospel" But purely GRACE by Faith.

thanks.

we are no more under the law but under grace

Ephesians 2:8, says "By grace through faith are you saved, not by works lest men should boast." we are in the period of grace and no more under the law. God sent His son Jesus to die for the sins of men and after His death be came into the period of grace. "And as it is appointed unto man once to die, but after this the judgment, " once death knocks at the door of a man, grace comes to an end. One life leads to another. In the first life is filled with grace from God while in the second life no grace any more but judgment which will lead a man to where ever he acted toward while on earth.

I'll create a thread this week by God's special grace which will show men the only way to the only father and also show them how to let this grace work in their lives.

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It depends on what you mean by under the law. God's moral law of 10 commandments is different than the Mosaic ceremonial laws. One set was written by His own fingers, and one set was written by Moses. The moral law was placed under the mercy seat of the ark of the covenant, while one set was placed in the pockets of the ark which was on the outside.

However, only God's grace and not the law can save the sinner. The moral law serves as a guide against sin. James describes it as a mirror in which one looks to see one's condition. The apostle Paul says it points out sin in Romans 3. In Romans 7 Paul refers to it as holy, just and good. In verse14 he calls it spiritual.

Its easy to see why persons become a bit confused, because they see the law as one code, and especially as Paul didn't always make a distinction when he spoke negatively about the ceremonial aspects of the law, versus the moral aspects of it.

In essence the law as a word encompasses several codes.

1. The moral decalogue of 10 spiritiual and moral guidlines.

2. The ceremonial laws that served as a type of Christ's ministry

3. The civic laws that dealt with civil relationships and their intricacies.

4. The health and dietary laws.

So, when any apostle spoke of the law he often times wouldn't specify which one unless the reader makes the effort to note the context in which Paul spoke. To read a verse from a chapter and make a definitive statement like we are no longer under law, but grace is a dangerous thing. We aught to be mindful that God's words must be approached prayerfully and respectfully. Due diligence must be given.

Now if there were no 10 guidelines or moral law against sin, then what purpose would grace serve in trying to empower us not to sin. In other words if there were nothing to describe sin and how to avoid it, then why would we need to worry about sinning. Paul says if there is no law there can be no sin. Hence no need for God's empowering grace.

It was God who from the very beginning laid the boundaries, and demarcations. From the beginning He established moral guidelines about what was wrong and right to do.

Has He changed? Absolutely not. That is why Jesus said in Matthew 5 that He came not to destroy God's law of commandments. Notice how Jesus qualified that He was addressing the commandments. He came to fulfill, or establish it.

So fellow Christians pray about it. Ask God to guide you in coming to a better understanding of His words.