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Nov 29, 20198 min read

The Obedient Family (Part 2)- The End of Law

Updated: Dec 23, 2019

The Obedient Family (Part 2)- The End of Law


This marriage to Christ gives us far more than rules. It gives us life! "There is now no condemnation" for us while we remain in Christ (Rom 8:1-4). His Spirit helps us to overcome sin (Rom 8:5-14). The result is that we enjoy complete salvation (Rom 8:15-39). Later, in Rom 10, Paul draws a contrast between Jews and Christians. Jews sincerely try to obey the Law of Moses, yet they remain unsaved. Christians know that "Christ is the end of the law," and He gives them righteousness.[Law-keeping Jews] did not submit to God's righteousness. Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes (Rom 10:3-4).


In this Study Note we use the small letter "l" in "law" to let English readers know when the Greek text has no definite article ("the"). Rom 10:4 is one of these cases where the definite article is absent. Thus Rom 10:4 is saying that "law" in the widest sense which includes the Law of Moses loses its role when Christ takes over. The word "end" (Greek: telos) means "the termination, the limit at which a thing ceases," and especially the completion of a goal.


This concept of completion or fulfillment is important. It helps us to understand that the Law of Moses came to a natural and expected end. A picture from marriage may again be useful. When a man and woman are promised to each other, we say that they are promised, betrothed or engaged. Their engagement may "end" in one of two ways. The couple can break their engagement if their relationship falls apart before the wedding date. Or they can complete their engagement so that it ends in marriage. Everyone understands that an engagement period is temporary. Everyone knows it will end, and the happiness of the wedding day is its planned ending.






The End of Law

In the same way, the Law was known to be temporary. God knew it, and gave a sign of that fact in the fading glory of Moses' face (2 Cor 3:6-11). The prophets knew it, and promised a New Covenant "not like" the Old Covenant given at the exodus (Jer 31:31-34 with 1 Ki 8:9; Ex 34:27-28; Heb 8:6-13 cf. Jer 32:40; Eze 37:26; Isa 55:3; 61:8; Dt 18:18-19 with Acts 3:22-26). When the time came, Christ arrived and fulfilled the Law.

As the perfect and sinless Man, He fulfilled all its legal demands. He also fulfilled its promises, prophecies and expectations. That is why He worded His mission, not in terms of destroying the Law, but in terms of fulfilling the Law.

Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them (Mt 5:17).


He assured Jews that nothing about the Law would change "until everything is accomplished" (Mt 5:18). Indeed, nothing did change "until" up to the time when Jesus met every demand and prophecy of the Law, including paying its penalty of death for all sinners. On the cross Jesus cried out, "It is finished" (Jn 19:30). As the risen Lord, He said, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms" (Lk 24:44 cf. Mt 26:54,56; Lk 22:37; Acts 3:24; 13:18,27,33; 1 Cor 10:11; Eph 3:11). After everything had been fulfilled, both legally and prophetically, changes could take place. Indeed, Heb 7:12 plainly teaches that "a change of the Law" has taken place. More than that, there has been an entire change of covenant (Heb 8:6-12; 10:9). The Old Covenant, which began with tablets of stone (Ex 34:27-28; Dt 4:13), has become "obsolete" (outdated, no longer useful as an effective covenant).


By calling this covenant "new," He has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear (Heb 8:13).


All of this was planned by God from the beginning. True to His statement, Jesus did not destroy or break the Law (like breaking a wedding engagement). Instead, He spent His earthly life under its rule (Gal 4:4), obeying it and fulfilling it in every way. He thus brought it to its proper conclusion (just as engagement ends in a natural way when the couple marries). Jesus replaced the Old Covenant with the New Covenant of forgiveness and true righteousness received by faith. That is why Rom 10:4 says "Christ is the end of the law... for everyone who believes." This natural end helps us to understand that Eph 2 does not contradict Mt 5. The Greek word for "abolish" in Mt 5:17 is kataluo, which means to demolish or tear down. Mt 24:2; 26:61; 27:40 uses that word for violent destruction. Eph 2:15 does not use the same Greek word. Instead it uses katargeo, which means to cause to cease, to make useless or idle, to make of no effect, and thus to abolish. No, Jesus did not overthrow the Law in a destructive sense (Mt 5).Yes, His death fulfilled the Law and so concluded it and caused it to cease (Eph 2).





Dear Members or Friends, True Disciples or Leaders and Rulers

Lord Jesus' first disciples included His apostles. But they were not the last disciples, for He trained them to train others.

"Make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you" (Matthew 28:19-20).

Jesus our King did not say, "Make believers." A person may have some sort of belief, but never become a disciple. Our King Jesus does not say, "Make worshipers." People may give prayers and offerings without being disciples. All disciples believe and worship, but not all 'believers' and 'worshipers' are disciples. Our savior and King Jesus commands, "Make disciples." That term, as commonly used at that time, means, "Train learners who are committed to following their Teacher's instruction and example." Lord and our healer Jesus reinforces the meaning of continuing learning by saying, "...teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you" (Matthew 28:20). Some refer to Matthew 28:20 as the second half of the Great Commission. It may be more difficult to fulfill, but it is essential for spiritual health as you "grow up in your salvation." Hearing and obeying Christ our Lord and Savior, these are like air to the disciple. To stop breathing that air is to cease being a disciple.

INTRODUCTION AND TESTIMONY

Grace Kingdom Ministry international(G.K.M.I) was birthed in 2011 December in Buru Buru Phase 5 ,Nairobi,Kenya when the founder or Visionary Pastor Stephen Olita met the Lord Jesus Christ and gave him a vision of the Kingdom of God, to preach the Kingdom of God to all Nations Mathew 24:14 and to teach about our Lord Jesus Christ as we to raise leaders in Africa starting with Kenya, Africa and the Whole world. Acts 28:31, Philippians 4:13.

Grace kingdom ministry international is a Church, Leadership and Humanitarian organization with it headquarter in Nairobi, Kenya in Kiambiu Slum in Buru Buru phase one on outering road. We are mandated to address both spiritual, mental or emotional and physical needs for the oppressed people in our society including Widows, Orphans and disables, James 1:26-27.

We have seen and we are still seeing all kinds of crimes, Sexual abuse, murder,prostitution,adultery,rape,gang warfare Galatians 5:16-26 in our streets taking toll on our people especially targeting our young People with drugs and drug dealers are influencing our youth or our young People. Now is our responsibility as a Church to invest all our efforts into Sports, Business, Arts, Films and Music, Talents, Skills and gifts search and to bring our young People out of crime in our streets to our Lord Jesus Christ and to know Him better through these activities so they can discover their Purpose, Passion, Potential and their destiny which is a hope and a future.

OUR VISION-Transforming followers into leaders and leaders into agent of change (Raising Leaders and Rulers, shaping vision, influencing society and culture through Christ).Philippians 4:13

OUR MISSION-Preaching the kingdom of God, Teaching about Lord Jesus Christ and saving the lost at any cost. Mathew 24:14

Our Church as Leadership organization is mandated to train and raise over 3 Billions disciples or Leaders in Nairobi, Kenya ,the whole Africa and the whole world between now 2019 to 2035 and beyond. These trained Leaders will in return train others Disciples close to over 3 Billion and these circles of Multiplication goes on and on by grace and will or mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ as we preach the kingdom of God and teaching about Lord Jesus Christ as we follow His instruction to fulfill the great commission in Mathew 28:18-20.This is the main core of our vision and mission of our organization and we are looking for resources to fulfill this goal and plan from our Partners and well-wishers around the World including you and others.

SUBJECT:KENYA,AFRICA and The WHOLE WORLD are IN NEED OF YOU.Take action now.Don't watch things happening.make a difference.

WE Grace Kingdom Ministry International(G.K.M.I),WE are trying to plant our over 11 Churches and Orphanages(James 1:26-27) in Kenya,Malawi,India,Pakistan,Uganda,Ghana,South Africa,Tanzania,DRC Congo,Zimbabwe,Somali(al-Shabaab),Nigeria(Boko Haram), Sudan (South and North) , Philippines,Haiti ,Zambia,Australia, Onalaska Washington State USA for the Glory of GOD to fulfill the Great Commission Mandate in MATHEW 28:18-20 at a cost of over USD 7 Million.Acts 1:8,Acts 9:31.Acts 12;24,Acts 16:5,Revelation 2:9-10, Revelation 3:7-13.

Our vision and Mission is focused beyond 2035 if we will be alive by that time but if not we are planning it now for the generation now and the coming new future generation. As per below stated, We have two phases,Phase one is for Kenya to raise over 20 million leaders and Phase Two is the whole of Africa and the whole world to raise over 3 Billion leaders from now to 2035 and beyond. We believe we will fulfill this great commission by reaching out to the whole World or Nations by the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ as He commanded us to preach in Mathew 24:14 and Mathew 28:18-20 if these resources are met as suggested.

We have targeted to raise over USD 7 Million to plants or build the following Churches in Nairobi and the whole Kenya ,Africa and the whole world namely,Eastleigh,South B and C and along Ngong road ,Kibera area,Eastern province in Thika Makongeni, Nyatta plateau,Machakos,Nakuru,Kitale,Kisii,Homa Bay,Migori,Kuria Land,Kisumu,Siaya,Busia, Malawi,India,Pakistan,Uganda,Ghana,South Africa,Tanzania,DRC Congo,Zimbabwe,Somali(al-Shabaab), Nigeria(Boko Haram), Sudan (South and North),Philippines,Haiti ,Zambia,Australia, Onalaska Washington State USA. These Churches will include all the necessary facilities and resources for training Leaders or Disciples with also centers for feeding for the orphans and other vulnerable Children. Our own Radio ,TV station,Books,Publishing Company, Print Media, Universities, Holy Bible Colleges and institutes,Banks,Media centers and institutes for music and film making, Hotels resorts and Business buildings. and other systems of influence for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 1:8,Acts 9:31.Acts12;24,Acts 16:5,Revelation 2:9-10, Revelation 3:7-13,Galatians 3:14,26-29.

Any support to help us raise the needed funds as mentioned in the above for the planting or building of these Churches in Nairobi ,Kenya, Africa and the Whole world as explained in the above will be will be honored and appreciated for the sake of saving souls for the kingdom of God to fulfill the great commission of our Lord Jesus Christ, Mathew 28:18-20.

WE need Partners, Holy Bibles, Financial Support, Lands in the Cities, Towns or Villages near you to do this worthy noble cause. Acts 4:28-37.

The following are our Church Bank details. Bank Name: Kenya Commercial Bank Swift Code:KCBKENX Bank Code:100 Branch Code:0107 ACCOUNT NUMBER:1253041768.

Also you can use Western Union Money Transfer or Money Gram addressed to Stephen Olita,+254722761587,email:pastorolita@gmail.com,gracekingdomministry@gmail.com,pastorolita@yahoo.com.Please also do send me the copy of the Bank Slip to enable me access the Money and do the will of GOD. James 1:26-27 New International Version (Niv),Luke 6:38,2 Corinthians 9:5-15.

THIS IS THE REASON WHY YOU SHOULD PARTNER WITH US AND DONATE ANY RESOURCES INCLUDING MONEY. https://web.facebook.com/groups/1773715129514690/ https://www.facebook.com/GRACE-KINGDOM-MINISTRY-521008011400445/\

Contact me for more information Pastor Stephen Olita,+254722761587,+254734939308 or email me:pastorolita@gmail.com,gracekingdomministry@gmail.com,pastorolita@yahoo.com

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