The distinction between the Israelites and the Egyptians became strikingly evident during the plagues preceding the tenth. From the flies to the darkness, God made it clear He protected His people while bringing judgment upon Egypt. However, for the tenth plague, a crucial change occurred. Although God assured the safety of the Israelites, they were required to mark their doorposts with the blood of a…
Story Tag: Obedience
Obedience vs. Grace? – Richard F. Ames thebiblesaysthat.com
Ryan Welsh
11 months ago in Grace
In the quest for salvation, varying beliefs emerge—some emphasizing mere belief or grace, while others suggest a set of regulations for a better afterlife. The truth lies in understanding the dynamic relationship between grace, repentance, and obedience. Is obedience contrary to accepting God’s grace? Post-grace, what does God expect? Misunderstandings persist about repentance and obedience, leading to confusion about their role in salvation. When asked,…
Fulfillment of the Law – Tim Vail thefatherscall.org
Brian Orchard
4 years ago in Law, Days of Unleavened Bread, Law Done Away
Do all the laws of the Old Testament end with Christ’s death? Many believe that the 10 commandments as well as the statutes based on those laws are not binding on man today. This belief is supported by Jesus’ role as High Priest fulfilling many of the rituals observed by the ancient Israelites, such as animal sacrifices. So indeed, some Old Testament practices did end…
Whiter Than Snow – Jeremy Lallier sabbaththoughts.com
Julie Modad
4 years ago in Grace, Sin, Repentance
King David’s story is a case study in the peaks and valleys of dedicated obedience to God and the brutal realities of sin. Being willing to face his sins was one of his strengths. He acknowledged his disobedience and repented, but he also understood grace, the path to complete forgiveness which leads to a right relationship with God.