Nov 16, 2017 jesus said, 15 if ye love me, keep my commandments. While we might not see a conveniently compiled list of the ten commandments in the new testament like we do in exodus 20 and deuteronomy 5, we do see through the teachings of jesus and his disciples that we are expected to keep the ten commandments today. Not all of these commandments were given to disciples. He also tells us to believe that he and the father are in one another. A second meaning of pleerootranslated to fulfill in matthew 5. Truly, there are more than seven commandments that were given by jesus as i counted over 30 so there may be more than that but i do hope to reveal seven of the greatest commandments jesus gave us in the gospels. Keeping the commands of jesus begins with recognizing what they are. The law speaks of ceremonial truths, moral truths and dietary truths.
The old testament principles still apply because god changes not, but the direct temple. Here, then, is the complete list of all the commandments which jesus taught his disciples to observe, as i have found them recorded in the four gospels. The commandments of jesus wonderful grace of jesus. This site is for his glory alone and to reach the masses. Dake shows 1050 new testament commands in the back of the bible that bears his name. I believe one reason may be because johns writings were written last. The lord revealed them to moses in ancient times see exodus 20. All emphases in scripture quotations have been added by the author. And jesus said to him, you shall love the lord your god with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. How did jesus christ fulfill the law and the prophets. In this column weve been exploring jesus christs teachings on the 10 commandments. All the law and the prophets depend on these two commands. In this book, the author examines all these commandments, making them clear and understandable for the modern day reader. It speaks to all areas of life, and to every living soul upon the face of the earth.
The 120 commandments of jesus audio recital is a free gift that you can play while you sleep, drive, exercise, cook, clean, walk, and just about any activity you can think of, including meditation. Due to repetitions we can classify them under 69 headings. Some verses were directed at the apostles specifically but can also apply to us today such as. This does not count the great number of implied commands or teachings that are quite similar to actual commandments. The ten commandments were already in force long before they were officially given to israel at mount sinai and this will be demonstrated.
The great commandment is a term used to describe the first of two commandments cited by jesus in matthew 22. May 12, 2014 love the lord your god with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. Jesus said, 15 if ye love me, keep my commandments. Jesus said, if ye love me, keep my commandments, john 14. Those who take the time to study the commandments find theyre not a list of do nots, but are in fact gods guide to the good lifea life full of blessings. The 7 commandments of the jesus christ trumpet call. Believe in yahweh as the only source of power in the universe. Study this file to learn what gods commandments are and how we can obey. And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to peter. The jewish tradition that there are 6 commandments hebrew.
Walk in all of gods ways keep all of gods commandments. There are 1,050 commands in the new testament for christians to obey. Notice how jesus commands us to both preach repentance and teach them to observe all things that i commanded you. Sadly, most people know little about the ten commandments or where to find them in the bible read exodus 20 and deuteronomy 5. Some were incidental commandments given to people being healed mt. The commandments of jesus must not be confused with the ten commandments in the old testament. This book shows us exactly what jesus christ expects of us. The great commandment and the other commandment that is spoken just under it in matthew 22. Why did christ mention only six of the ten commandments. All 6 commandments in the old testament law of moses. I am so he is essentially commanding us to believe that jesus is the i am of the old testament, even though most people might not catch that. The commandments of jesus christ commandments are duplications of the same commandment repeated in the various gospel accounts. We have asked if jesus replaced the 10 commandments with a more simple command to love and if he reaffirmed all 10 the many scriptures we have examined in these last two articles show the new testament position on the 10 commandments. Being a christian is all about following jesus christ, ie obeying him.
We express our love for god by keeping the spiritual intent of his commandments with a humble spirit and willing heart as led by the holy spirit. By these words take inventory of your allegiance and obedience to christ. We are here to spread the gospel and what jesus commanded. Many people only know the 10 commandments, but there are actually 1,050 commandments in the new testament for christians. I am nearly 70 years and it is wonderful and liberating to be set free from all legalistic tradidional bondages. The 50 commandments of christ will change a nation. The law of love first, love god your creator more than anything else. And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death. Jesus actually gave seven i ams in the four gospels. Complete list of jesus commandments christian forums. It transcends all other law, making it the supreme law of the entire earth. He was also the only author among the first 4 that did not record the sermon on the mount. God gave the decalogue, or 10 commandments, to the israelites shortly after they left egypt.
Of all the 10 commandments, the sabbath seems to excite the most interest in religious controversy. Jesus said, if ye love me, keep my commandments john 14. Obeying the commandments of jesus will bring rewards. The ten commandments the church of jesus christ of latter. Although there have been a lot of attempts to codify and enumerate the commandments. Love the lord thy god with all thy heart, and all thy soul, and all thy strength, and all thy mind. Now, these would be strange words indeed if jesus intended to nail the ten commandments to the cross, to abolish the ten commandments, to repeal the law. To reject or receive not into fellowship those who consent not to the doctrine or the commandments of the lord jesus. Complete list of the commandments of jesus here, then, is the complete list of all the commandments which jesus taught his disciples to observe, as i have found them recorded in the four gospels. They cover every phase of mans life in his relationship to god and his fellowmen, now and hereafter. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Although not all laws within the pre jesus old testament apply to christians, some definitely do. The order is my own, as are the explanations of how some rules are derived from some biblical passages. It is based primarily on the list compiled by rambam in the mishneh torah, but i have consulted other sources as well. After the giving of the ten commandments and after israel had boldly promised that they would keep the law, god said. Since the focus is on the commands of jesus in this book, much about his. Aug 28, 2018 the first verse is literally telling you that if you keep all of gods commandments and stay out of any serious sin then he will give you safe dwelling in your present set of circumstances and also give you the power and ability to engage and chase your enemies away from you should they even try to launch an attack against you.
The apostle john was the only writer in the nt that articulates the commandments of jesus. We tend to focus on getting people saved, or born again. Love the lord your god with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. I was taught all those years that must keep the commandments to prove to jesus thati love him. If obeyed, they will bring rich rewards here and forever.
Jesus saidthou shalt love the lord they god with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. The 49 commands of christ crosspoint community church. Teach them to observe all things whatsoever i have commanded. Make the church a house of prayer for all nationsmark 11. The many scriptures we have examined in these last two articles show the new testament position on the 10 commandments. A second meaning of pleeroo translated to fulfill in matthew 5. Watching the context closely in john, it is clear that jesus was not referring to the ten commandments, nor the whole law of moses.
All scripture that was written by the spirit is profitable for instruction and for decisive refutation, and for correction, and for deep extensive learning in righteousness. The ten commandments were never part of the law of moses addressed more fully later in the chapter or the levitical sacrificial system. As you read through them, ask god to help you observe these words, apply them, and faithfully follow them throughout your lifetime. And he said to him, teacher, i have kept all these things from my youth up. Jesus if ye know these things, happy are ye, if ye do them. Love the lord your god with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Jesus was most definitely not referring to the law of moses because he has already fulfilled those as we see in the next. The first fruits of all our labor must be separated and brought to the sanctuary of yahweh.
But it is the prophet habakuk who came and based them all on one principle, as it is said. Most scholars date this event around the th or 14th century bc. Because christ was speaking to a jew, he had to clarify of which commandments he was speaking. In the gospels jesus often gives orders to his disciples and others he was speaking to. Epitome of the commandments of christ 1 epitome of the commandments of christ ye are my friends if ye do whatsoever i command you. As i said in the page on halakhah, rambams list is probably the most widely accepted list, but it is not the only one. The audio was professionally recorded in our studio and its yours to keep for ever once you download it. Love one another means love all people, not just love other christians. Jesus said thou shalt love the lord they god with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. As you study these commandments orders of jesus it will become evident that god is not only the god of grace, he is also the god of expectations.
In fact, these commandments have existed since the creation of man. Some of them were for christians as a whole, and some were intended for the disciples only, i. And the second is like unto it, thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Jesus brought the physical rituals of the law to completion. Of course all old testament laws still have significance to jews, and are an important part of their covenant with god. Waggoner are the ten commandments, or any part of them, binding on christians. You know the commandments, do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not defraud, honor your father and mother. The record of the ten commandments can be found in the bible, both in exodus 20.
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