The 10 Commandments of God must be observed, even if a majority says that these laws have long been abolished and are therefore non-binding.
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“Laws? Away with them!”
A large part of the Lutheran and Evangelical world is talking about abolished laws. They claim that these laws were nailed to the cross with Jesus Christ and thus abolished. Moreover, the general consensus is that these laws cannot be kept by humans anyway. We live under grace and no longer under the law, that Jesus has forgiven all sins (“in a blanket way”?), and all one has to do is believe in Jesus. That’s it, that’s it.
You’re already safe if you just get baptized. Even the umbrella organization of the Protestant churches in Germany conveys this sentiment. (EKD). Baptism is essentially the ticket to heaven, since one is now part of the community of Christians (Info). A “kindergarten theology” for good feelings, but nothing more.
The Bible about the valid 10 Commandments (Laws of God)
Following are some examples from the New Testament that demonstrate the absolute clarity that God’s Ten Commandments must be kept. Not out of “righteousness by works,” but because one wants to keep these commandments with true faith, with true love for God and one’s fellow human beings. The so-called “new commandments of love” defined by Jesus Christ describe this precisely in this way.
These commandments of love do not abolish the Ten Commandments, but rather describe the reason why people want to keep the commandments with true faith. (Info). Paul described it in Romans 13:9:
“For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.“
Revelation 12:17:
“And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.“
Revelation 14:12:
“Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.“
Revelation 22:14:
“Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.“
John 14:15:
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.“
John 14:21:
“He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.“
John 15:10:
“If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.“
1 John 2:3:
“And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.“
1 John 2:4:
“He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.“
1 John 3:22:
“And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.“
1 John 3:24:
“And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.“
1 John 5:2:
“By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.“
1 John 5:3:
“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.“
Expected general redemption despite lawlessness
The Old Testament also provides a whole series of examples that God’s commandments, His law, must be observed. Only examples from the New Testament are deliberately listed, since those who preach “abolished laws” are generally inclined to declare the Old Testament obsolete for Christians as well. One claim is that the Old Testament was abolished with the “New Covenant” and applies only to the Jewish communities.
Since we Christians all live under grace and no longer under the law, and God does not want to condemn anyone, there is a kind of general amnesty. Everyone will be redeemed after a certain period of purification. They don’t seem to understand (anymore) that this is leading Lutherans and Evangelicals down the wrong path of the purgatory fairy tale. (Info).
A Celebrated Confusion
The almost incalculable chaos surrounding the confusion of the Gospel has, however, not yet reached its peak. Further theories from confused minds describe a James who did not understand the Gospel. Others speak of different messages between Jesus and Paul. Recently, the message emerged that the “Our Father” (Luke 11:1-14) does not apply to Christians at all, but only to Jews. This madness knows no bounds.
Anyone who only glances at the Bible superficially, perhaps only to seek confirmation of the well-sounding narrative they have heard, will find it. Isolated verses, without considering their context, can be conveniently placed for their own satisfaction. In this way, the independent Ten Commandments and the ceremonial laws are simply lumped together and declared to be abolished. (Info).
Blinded to the details
Thus, man literally becomes blind and is no longer able, let alone willing, to take into account details clearly described in the verses, such as in Ephesians 2:15:
“Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;“
“Aha, Jesus has abolished the law. It’s right there!” Yes, but which law? The “Law of Commandments in Ordinances,” meaning the ceremonial laws and not the Ten Commandments! “Whatever, get rid of it!”
In this cheap way, one also receives confirmation that Jesus abolished the Sabbath (Info) and also declared the dietary laws null and void (Info).
What would the future world of eternity look like?
If one considers the numerous erroneous theories as a whole, they depict a future kingdom that knows neither law nor rules, in which every person can act according to their own moral code, as they wish. Everything has already been forgiven and forgotten. It would be in chaos. Just as we see it in this world today. And this “only” about 6,000 years after the first Fall, and “only” about 4,500 years after the “reset” by the Flood. The future, however, concerns eternity. This without any rules, which those who declare were abolished with the crucifixion of Jesus a good 2,000 years ago?
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
Revelation 22:14-15
Bible verses from King James Version (1611)
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