Some of the serious NT warnings to the churches

[Mitspa]

IIt is wise to follow your own advice. Just simply read Romans 2. This passage clearly states that such men who obey the Law will inherit eternal life. It doesn't say anything about "no man can keep the law in the flesh", which is yet again, another logical fallacy, since NO ONE HERE has said any sort of thing. You are again arguing with phantoms of your imagination. The passage itself states that GOD WRITES A LAW ON THEIR HEARTS. And they follow it - to eternal reward.

Regards

So is one now limited to Rom 2? No one MUST read the whole of what is written BY PAUL. line upon line precept upon precept.
And of course all that have promoted law-keeping on this thread have done so based upon the flesh.
"The law written upon the heart" is the Spirit and that is how one keeps the intention of the written code.
One cannot keep the law by the law by the written code. This is Pauls clear and evident point.
You see, then one must continue on to read and Paul explains that the written code will actually produce sinful desires, that one must die to the law because of the flesh. Then one must have the Spirit and walk in the spirit. There is no other way, and there is no other gospel.

 

[Mitspa]

Again, the meaning of that is that legalistic following of the law without conversion of the heart is not faith. How can legalism be declared as an act of faith in God? Of course it is not.

One can follow the Law with a faithful heart with God's help. Have you not read the Old Testament??? The prophets were faithful followers of the Law, were they not? I again am saying you misunderstand what is written.

God did NOT write a law with His finger so that no one could obey it - attaching the penalty of death to disobedience of it - and THEN telling Moses to write "it is not difficult to obey". Are you seeing how the theology you present falls apart at just a little bit of thought? It is bogus and I condemn such false theology. God is a God of truth, not one of lies.



Again, it doesn't appear as if you are reading my posts - or refuse to comprehend them. The legalist would have to obey every part of the Law to obligate God to pay them a reward.
The faithful follower of God is not DEMANDED to act in that manner! HE depends upon the righteousness of God. God HIMSELF has given His People of means of rectifying the situation - even if temporarily during the time of the Old Covenant. Clearly, you have heard of the OT cultic sacrifices offered as expiation for sin? Yom Kippur? Good grief. God has given faithful followers a means of turning BACK to God, even during the time of the OT.



Not sure what you mean by "continue in Christ as one receives Him", that is NOT clear and evident, nor do I recall any Scripture passage that states that. It IS clear and evident that you are mistaken in your interpretation, since otherwise, you make God out to be deceitful, or at best, confused that He would call it holy and then sin - meaning it as YOU do. Is this what you are saying?

What are you looking for me to quote? That God is a trickster, who states that the Law is holy - AND is sin??? Or that God made a Law that no one could obey AND demand obedience to it? Or that God would make such a Law and THEN SAY it was not difficult to follow??? :gah

I think you are ignoring the key issue of your own theology. It doesn't mesh with the overall idea that God is holy and does not change. That God is a God of truth, not a God who tricks people and lies.




I don't think you understand what I mean by Grace, nor do I think you are carefully reading what I write, despite writing it over and over again. Because I have been giving you nothing but the Gospel of Grace. Even my signature line shouts it, if you only had ears to listen... But you are closing the door, prefering to close a blind eye to the obvious fallacy of your position. God is a God of Truth, not as you make Him out to be. God has ALWAYS presented a path of grace for His people to follow. Paul sees this, even tracing back to Abraham. Do you seriously think he was the only one who followed God by faith? Or that God would enact a Law that would shut down Abraham's sort of faith???

As Paul would say HEAVENS FORBID...

Regards

Well you do understand that Paul wrote in clear terms that the law is not of faith. So I agree with Paul and His gospel.
That no man is justified by the law before God, and this is "evident" That means this is clear as day.
That Christ is the end of the law, for righteousness.
That the law cannot make a charge of sin against one who is justified by faith in Christ.
That purpose of the law was to make all men sinners and bring all men to Christ that they might be justified by faith.

Now paul writes these things in very clear ways and over and over he makes these same points. He also writes that the God of this world has blinded the minds of some, that they cannot see the gospel. I must assume that this scripture is very true for many seem unable to see what Paul says IS EVIDENT!

Now the warnings of the New Testament are for those who turn from being "freeely justified by grace" back into the law, which is not of faith.
Whoever you are who seek to be justified by law, you have fallen from grace, you are cutoff from Christ.
Now to fall from grace? means one was in grace and turn like a dog to its vomit, back to law.

 

[Mitspa]

The issue of the gospel being a mixture of law and grace is confronted in very clear and strong terms. If its by works then it is no longer by grace. If its by grace then its no longer by works.
As a one receives Christ they must walk in Christ.
The law is not of faith, and those who are under any part of the law are under the curse of the law.

If one looks to those who are in this sort of legalism? One can clearly see the curse of the law upon their lives. If one looks to those who trust in Gods Grace? One can see the blessing of grace upon them.
Just as that evil Cain hated his righteous brother Able, so are we hated by those who labor in that which God has cursed.

Here is suffering that we suffer with Christ. Not sickness nor poverty nor this other nonsense of false humility that mans religion seems so busy with. It at the hands of the ungodly the pharisee the roman, that Christ suffered as did Paul.
False brotheren are those who would destroy the righteous.

 

[francisdesales]

So is one now limited to Rom 2? No one MUST read the whole of what is written BY PAUL. line upon line precept upon precept.

I didn't say that the Bible is limited to Romans 2. It explains my point, so I refered to it. And why are you excluding Romans 7???

And of course all that have promoted law-keeping on this thread have done so based upon the flesh.

No, based on the Spirit. Are you aware of the difference between the flesh and the spirit? Keep the law based upon the spirit of God.

You shall not commit adultery. To the spirit of the Law, not just the written legalistic code. Is this so hard to understand???

One cannot keep the law by the law by the written code. This is Pauls clear and evident point.

No it isn't. Where does Paul say that one cannot keep the Law through the Spirit of God?

Are you telling me that I cannot keep from committing adultery in my heart - even with the Spirit of God, Who writes that law on my heart???

You see, then one must continue on to read and Paul explains that the written code will actually produce sinful desires, that one must die to the law because of the flesh. Then one must have the Spirit and walk in the spirit. There is no other way, and there is no other gospel.

The Law convicts us of our sinful desires. The Law does not generate those desires. When we have a "desire" of lust, and then become aware of the Law, we are convicted of sin. We become aware of sin in our hearts. That is one of the purposes of the Law.

You misunderstand what it means to "die to the Law". It certainly does not mean that the law is no longer in force. That's plainly silly. God still expects us not to murder. Do you think that precept has been abolished? Far from it, Paul states emphatically over and over that murders SHALL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM.

Regards

 

[francisdesales]

Well you do understand that Paul wrote in clear terms that the law is not of faith. So I agree with Paul and His gospel.

I agree with Paul and His Gospel. You preach something entirely different, I'm afraid. Paul continued to exhort Christians to obey God and live the Torah through faith by the Spirit.

That no man is justified by the law before God, and this is "evident" That means this is clear as day.

Of course no man is justified by simply following the Law. I never said we are justified by law following. We are justified by faith in God.

That Christ is the end of the law, for righteousness.[/qoute]

Here is a big source of your confusion. The "end". You seem to think that "the end" means "over". No longer applicable. No longer in force.

Far from it. Christ is the end of the law = Christ has shown the perfection of it. His actions show how the intent that God has for the faithful follower. As followers of Christ, we are to emulate Christ, so that we can be perfect as the Father is perfect. Jesus said he did NOT come to overturn the Law. But you have Him change His mind??? Do you really think Paul was teaching Jesus was a liar or was ignorant? That He really DID come to do away with the Law, WHILE TEACHING THAT WE MUST NOT EVEN HAVE ADULTERY IN OUR MINDS????

You clearly are missing the Gospel. Perhaps you are focusing too much on Paul and not enough on Jesus. Peter did say to beware of people who twist the words of Paul to their own destruction...

That the law cannot make a charge of sin against one who is justified by faith in Christ.

Sure it can. Paul states that no one can enter the kingdom if they commit murder and remain unrepentant.

That purpose of the law was to make all men sinners and bring all men to Christ that they might be justified by faith.

Wrong. The Law is holy. Men are evil. The Law did not create sinners.

Now paul writes these things in very clear ways and over and over he makes these same points. He also writes that the God of this world has blinded the minds of some, that they cannot see the gospel. I must assume that this scripture is very true for many seem unable to see what Paul says IS EVIDENT!

Yes, I agree, Paul does not disagree with Jesus, although you seem to believe that. In your mind, Paul overrides Jesus.

Now the warnings of the New Testament are for those who turn from being "freeely justified by grace" back into the law, which is not of faith.

Which you clearly do not understand what that means. It means returning to the Mosaic code - circumcision and dietary laws. It does NOT mean ignoring the command not to murder. Jeez, I cannot believe I have to actually say such stuff, I would think that people would know this stuff, at least.

Whoever you are who seek to be justified by law, you have fallen from grace, you are cutoff from Christ.

Agreed. Who has said that? No one. You sure like your strawman, don't you.

Now to fall from grace? means one was in grace and turn like a dog to its vomit, back to law.

Wrong, wrong, wrong... Re-read 2 Peter 2, it has nothing to do with 'returning to the law'...Actually, it sounds like the false preacher is saying something similar to you " we can live in sin because the law does not apply to me.".

Regards

 

[francisdesales]

The issue of the gospel being a mixture of law and grace .
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Let's try another approach.

As a follower of Christ, are you permitted to murder?

If not, please explain why you are not.

Regards

 

[Mitspa]

Let's try another approach.

As a follower of Christ, are you permitted to murder?

If not, please explain why you are not.

Regards

well we know very well that many have murdered in His Name.
The thought of murder has not entered my heart since the Holy Spirit has fill me with the Fathers love. So again this love is the fulfillment of that commandment. If we does not have this love for man, they are already have murder in their heart and are found to have broken the law of God.
You are not justified by the law when you do not murder, you have not fulfilled the intention of the commandment. For the commandment is spiritual and is fulfilled by the Holy Spirits work through the believer.
Now why some of you always think in such ungodly ways as to murder? Proves Pauls point that the strength of sin is the law. The reason these awful thoughts are so common among law-keepers (breakers) is because sin is being stirred up in your members by the written code.

You seem to be getting further away from biblical truth? Do you want to murder? do you hate others?

See the Christian faith is not about mans ability to do good, man has no ability to work righteousness. The Christain faith is about being born-again but the Spirit of God. And walking in and by that Spirit.

No real christain who is walking in Gods Spirit could ever murder. Only a man who claims to be a christian and walks in the ungodly nature of the flesh, could even consider such a thing.

So you see the intention of the law is fulfilled only in those of us who walk in the Spirit. No man has ever kept this commandment but Christ Jesus. And we can only walk in His love for us. So again I point to His Commandment? To love others as I have love you. This is the only law that believer should seek to be under.

 

[Jethro Bodine]

That Christ is the end of the law, for righteousness.

Here is a big source of your confusion. The "end". You seem to think that "the end" means "over". No longer applicable. No longer in force.

I see Paul saying the end of the law means the end of righteousness by way of the law:

"3 ...they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. 4 Christ is the culmination of the (way of righteousness by the) law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes (the 'new' way of righteousness).

5 Moses writes this about the righteousness that is by the law" (Romans 10:3-5 NIV)


I think the context supports the parentheticals that I inserted in the quote above for clarity. The 'end of the law' is the end of the misconception that righteousness comes by keeping the law, rather than what it actually ends up doing--exposing sin and making it utterly sinful. I think it's equally misguided to think Paul meant we have been released from the requirements of the law as it is to think righteousness comes by keeping the law--as if anyone can do that anyway, for it must be perfect obedience for it to justify. Which we mortals have a hard time accepting while we cling to the momentary obedience to the requirements of the law that we do have to our credit.

 

[francisdesales]

well we know very well that many have murdered in His Name.
The thought of murder has not entered my heart since the Holy Spirit has fill me with the Fathers love. So again this love is the fulfillment of that commandment. If we does not have this love for man, they are already have murder in their heart and are found to have broken the law of God.
You are not justified by the law when you do not murder, you have not fulfilled the intention of the commandment. For the commandment is spiritual and is fulfilled by the Holy Spirits work through the believer.

Wow, that was a long post of avoiding a simple question.

I didn't ask you to tell me how good you are or Who keeps you from having thoughts of murder. I am asking you "ARE YOU PERMITTED"?

It is a simple question. If not, please explain why not.

Regards

 

[francisdesales]

I see Paul saying the end of the law means the end of righteousness by way of the law:

"3 ...they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. 4 Christ is the culmination of the (way of righteousness by the) law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes (the 'new' way of righteousness).

5 Moses writes this about the righteousness that is by the law" (Romans 10:3-5 NIV)


I think the context supports the parentheticals that I inserted in the quote above for clarity. The 'end of the law' is the end of the misconception that righteousness comes by keeping the law, rather than what it actually ends up doing--exposing sin and making it utterly sinful. I think it's equally misguided to think Paul meant we have been released from the requirements of the law.. .

Exactly, which explains my new approach. We'll see if he answers the question...

Regards

 

[childeye]

Originally Posted by francisdesales

Originally Posted by Mitspa
That Christ is the end of the law, for righteousness.

Here is a big source of your confusion. The "end". You seem to think that
"the end" means "over". No longer applicable. No longer in force.

I think Mitspa is saying you can't put Old wine into a New wineskin.

 

[Ryan]

Romans 10:4
For Christ is the end[goal] of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.

Is a poorly translated verse. Telos is the Greek word and is actually properly translated as this:

τέλος the fulfilment τέλος properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid)

Derivation: from a primary τέλλω (to set out for a definite point or goal);

If one believes the translation that it means the end, then it flies in complete contradiction to this:

Matthew 5:17-19


17 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. 18 For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Revelation 21:5-6


5 And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” And He *said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” 6 Then He said to me, “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life without cost.

All prophecy is completed at this point which isn't a surprise because Peter speaks to this

2 Peter 3:13


13 But according to His promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.




Still waiting for the new heavens and earth and prophecy to be completed.

 

[Deborah13]

I think Mitspa is saying you can't put Old wine into a New wineskin.

Luke 5:36-39

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

36 And He was also telling them a parable: “No one tears a piece of cloth from a new garment and puts it on an old garment; otherwise he will both tear the new, and the piece from the new will not match the old. 37 And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise the new wine will burst the skins and it will be spilled out, and the skins will be ruined. 38 But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins. 39 And no one, after drinking old wine wishes for new; for he says, ‘The old is good enough.’"


Luke 5:36-39

King James Version (KJV)

36 And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old.
37 And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.
38 But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved.
39 No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.



And what does this last verse of the parable mean?

 

[childeye]

Luke 5:36-39

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

36 And He was also telling them a parable: “No one tears a piece of cloth from a new garment and puts it on an old garment; otherwise he will both tear the new, and the piece from the new will not match the old. 37 And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise the new wine will burst the skins and it will be spilled out, and the skins will be ruined. 38 But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins. 39 And no one, after drinking old wine wishes for new; for he says, ‘The old is good enough.’"


Luke 5:36-39

King James Version (KJV)

36 And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old.
37 And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.
38 But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved.
39 No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.



And what does this last verse of the parable mean?

Great scriptures. Very appropriate for the dialogue transpiring currently on this thread. What the last verse means to me is they are content with their drink and do not seek for it to be improved upon. By the way, I spent two hours putting together scriptures as per your request pertaining to post 815. They can be found on post 866. I have seen no response from you. At the risk of appearing like a baby. WAAAAAAAAAAA!!

 

[Deborah13]

Great scriptures. Very appropriate for the dialogue transpiring currently on this thread. What the last verse means to me is they are content with their drink and do not seek for it to be improved upon. By the way, I spent two hours putting together scriptures as per your request pertaining to post 815. They can be found on post 866. I have seen no response from you. At the risk of appearing like a baby. WAAAAAAAAAAA!!

Oh but I did, I'll have to look to find the # of the post. I found little to disagree with or to add to but some. LOL baby!

 

[childeye]

I find this amazing, that Jesus did not consider this scribe as a man working in the flesh by trying to follow the Law of God with his "whole heart"...

For some reason this reminds me of when I see two people embracing one another. I cannot tell if they are taking or giving since they appear to do both. Ahh the semantics of words. At any rate whether giving or taking, it is pure since both words have come to mean the same thing even though they approach from opposite perspectives.

Some people just Love Him because they know Him, not because they were commanded to. Nonetheless, the commandment is valid per common sense, but is unnecessary for those who know Him..

 

[Mitspa]

Romans 10:4
For Christ is the end[goal] of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.

Is a poorly translated verse. Telos is the Greek word and is actually properly translated as this:

τέλος the fulfilment τέλος properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid)

Derivation: from a primary τέλλω (to set out for a definite point or goal);

If one believes the translation that it means the end, then it flies in complete contradiction to this:

Matthew 5:17-19


17 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. 18 For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Revelation 21:5-6


5 And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” And He *said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” 6 Then He said to me, “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life without cost.

All prophecy is completed at this point which isn't a surprise because Peter speaks to this

2 Peter 3:13


13 But according to His promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.




Still waiting for the new heavens and earth and prophecy to be completed.

First I just noticed that you do not claim to be a Christian? I doubt very much that one could understand the fulfillment of the law by the Spirit, if one does not have the spirit?

Yes Jesus said He came to fulfill the law, this he did! he fulfilled every jot and tittle or He he did none of it!

For the believer 2 Cor 5:17 is the passing away of which he spoke. And in fact for the believer we are already considered to be seated with Christ. Heaven and earth have in fact passed and been made new for those who are in Christ.

See one must use the whole counsel of the scriptures.
Line upon line, precept upon precept, hear a little there a little.

Besides all that Paul makes this issue very clear in his epistles.
There is no debate needed the truth is EVIDENT.
now I studied the Greek for years and your understanding of Rom 10:4 is just not an honest translation and is in fact very dishonest. The very context in which the scripture is presented proves its clear meaning, not to mention that no Greek translator has taken your position, to my knowledge?
Even that which you post does not support your position.

 

[Mitspa]

I didn't say that the Bible is limited to Romans 2. It explains my point, so I refered to it. And why are you excluding Romans 7???



No, based on the Spirit. Are you aware of the difference between the flesh and the spirit? Keep the law based upon the spirit of God.

You shall not commit adultery. To the spirit of the Law, not just the written legalistic code. Is this so hard to understand???



No it isn't. Where does Paul say that one cannot keep the Law through the Spirit of God?

Are you telling me that I cannot keep from committing adultery in my heart - even with the Spirit of God, Who writes that law on my heart???



The Law convicts us of our sinful desires. The Law does not generate those desires. When we have a "desire" of lust, and then become aware of the Law, we are convicted of sin. We become aware of sin in our hearts. That is one of the purposes of the Law.

You misunderstand what it means to "die to the Law". It certainly does not mean that the law is no longer in force. That's plainly silly. God still expects us not to murder. Do you think that precept has been abolished? Far from it, Paul states emphatically over and over that murders SHALL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM.

Regards

I understand very well, and have explained the true gospel in clear terms.
Of course Paul says that the believer is no longer under the law.
For Christ is the end of the law.
The the righteousness of God is revealed apart from the law.
And the law does very much produce sinful desires. Rom 7:8
But sin taking occasion by the commandment, produced all manner of evil desires, for apart from the law, sin is dead.
THE STRENGTH OF SIN IS THE LAW.

This is made very clear and evident thoughout Pauls epistles.
It cannot be challenged.

To die to the law means that very thing, to reckon yourself dead to the law, with Christ. This is what baptism represents. The dying of the flesh with Christ and the raising of the New Creation into the life of the spirit.

Yes a christain cannot inherit the kingdom of God by walking in the flesh. Those who are under law are in the flesh.

For the law is not of faith.

 

[Mitspa]

I see Paul saying the end of the law means the end of righteousness by way of the law:

"3 ...they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. 4 Christ is the culmination of the (way of righteousness by the) law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes (the 'new' way of righteousness).

5 Moses writes this about the righteousness that is by the law" (Romans 10:3-5 NIV)


I think the context supports the parentheticals that I inserted in the quote above for clarity. The 'end of the law' is the end of the misconception that righteousness comes by keeping the law, rather than what it actually ends up doing--exposing sin and making it utterly sinful. I think it's equally misguided to think Paul meant we have been released from the requirements of the law as it is to think righteousness comes by keeping the law--as if anyone can do that anyway, for it must be perfect obedience for it to justify. Which we mortals have a hard time accepting while we cling to the momentary obedience to the requirements of the law that we do have to our credit.

Not sure of your point here jethro?
Are you saying that we are under the law but we should know that we cannot keep it? That is lawlessness.
No God has given us two simple commandments and in these two simple commandments all that God has commanmded is fulfilled. Believe in His Son, and love as He gave commandment. This is the simplicity of Christ.
The royal law of love and the law of faith.
Paul said it this way? NOTHING PROFITS ANYTHING BUT FAITH WORKING BY LOVE.

 

[Deborah13]

Romans 10:4
For Christ is the end[goal] of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.

Is a poorly translated verse. Telos is the Greek word and is actually properly translated as this:

τέλος the fulfilment τέλος properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid)

Derivation: from a primary τέλλω (to set out for a definite point or goal);

If one believes the translation that it means the end, then it flies in complete contradiction to this:

Matthew 5:17-19


17 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. 18 For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Revelation 21:5-6


5 And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.†And He *said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true.†6 Then He said to me, “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life without cost.

All prophecy is completed at this point which isn't a surprise because Peter speaks to this

2 Peter 3:13


13 But according to His promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.




Still waiting for the new heavens and earth and prophecy to be completed.

Hi Ryan, you are correct that the Law has not passed away. Why would it? If there were no Law how would one be brought to salvation in Christ? The Law has the same purpose it always did, but it cannot save. Jesus fulfilled the Law, paid the price. But there is still a need for the Law right up to the end.