Galatians 5 speaks of freedom in Messiah. This teaching explains that Messiah set us free from the bondage of sin, not from God’s law. It walks through Galatians and related passages to show how obedience to Torah is true liberty.
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What does Paul mean when he says, “For freedom Christ has set us free”? Many assume it means we’re free from the law—but Scripture reveals something far deeper. This episode walks through Galatians 4–5, Psalm 119, and James 1 to show how the Torah is not bondage but freedom. Messiah did not free us from God’s law—He freed us from sin. Obedience is not legalism. It’s liberty. And it’s the life Yeshua modeled perfectly.
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What is the Law of Christ that Paul talks about in Galatians and 1 Corinthians? Is it something new? Is it an expansion on something old? Is it limited only to what is in the New Testament? We look at these options and more as we work on defining what is the law of Christ.
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This study of the Jerusalem Council explains the circumcision controversy, the four prohibitions, and the meaning of the Apostolic Decree for Gentile believers. It shows how Peter, James, and Paul upheld salvation by grace while expecting ongoing obedience to God's law, including Moses being read every Sabbath.
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Popular teacher Mike Winger claims that Jesus [Yeshua] set believers free from God’s law. In this response, 119 Ministries examines his arguments, evaluating the context of passages in Romans and Galatians. It explains why the Torah remains relevant for followers of Messiah and addresses common misunderstandings about law and grace.
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