Grace Triumphs over Law
The Scripture that Changed My Life
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Now we have a High Priest who has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old ministry as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises. The New Covenant has better promises, less restrictions, inclusion of God’s Holy Spirit in our lives, a righteousness from God, a lighter load, a promise of love, a promise of no anger or rebuking, etc. This list goes on and on and yet we find ourselves mad at God because we have feelings that life is not fair or for injustices that we see in this world, some of which have been perpetrated by each one of us. God did not promise to take us out of the world but to relieve us of its strict requirements and to bring peace where it looks like there should be no peace. (Philippians 4:7 “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ESV) He wants to put our minds and hearts at ease so we can be free to worship Him out of a loving heart, not burdened with a conscience overwhelmed by the sins we have committed and our responsibility to pay for each one. So relax, take a deep breath, fall upon the grace of God through Jesus His Son, and spend some quality time thanking Him for taking away the strict requirements of the Law. Do you really want to go back to a system of bringing animals to the temple to be slaughtered on your behalf to try and make atonement for the things we do wrong every day? Do you want a covenant so strict that you cannot even light a fire on the Sabbath or have to go through daunting rituals if you touch anything unclean? You should read some of the 613 laws listed in the Old Testament and try to live by them. For those of us who are Gentiles, that means no more ham, pork chops or bacon. No bacon? That’s almost a crime in itself.
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Grace Triumphs over Law - The Scripture that Changed My Life is the story of one man’s journey from living under the law to living under grace, from condemnation to salvation, and from darkness to light. While studying the Scriptures, the Holy Spirit brought clear understanding of the falsehood of his religion and the real truths found in God’s Holy Word.
We will examine hundreds of scriptural references and quotations to uncover the distinction between the old and new covenants (law and grace), demonstrating the promises and righteousness now available to all Christians through Jesus Christ our Lord. Examples from the law and its rituals are examined, explained, and shown to be predecessors to the new covenant of love, grace, and mercy.
You will be carried along this journey with him as we explore how good and gracious our God truly is, as demonstrated by the life, death, burial, resurrection, ascension, and teachings of God the Son. God’s free gift of Christ’s completed work has opened to us a better covenant with better promises, and the gift of the Holy Spirit to all who believe.
This is a handbook and study guide, for old and new Christians alike, concentrating on the new life found in Jesus, through His eternal sacrifice, which brought about the wonders of the new covenant between God and His saints.
About the Author
JT Johnston is an evangelist, worship leader, and Bible-study teacher. He is available as guest speaker to churches of all denominations. He will unfold truths from God’s Word concerning God’s love for man, grace vs. law, abolition of the law, and the promise of a new covenant through the completed work of Christ on the cross. Sermons concerning other topics from the Bible may be requested. For information or to schedule a visit, please contact him through his website, www.jtjohnston.com.