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In Spirt or by Flesh?

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The jurisdiction of the Mosaic regulations over the covenant community reached its limit with the arrival of Jesus, the Seed of Abraham . Responding to claims that Gentiles must be circumcised, Paul appealed to the common experience of the Spirit received by the Galatians. Did they receive the Gift through a “ hearing of faith ” or “ from the works of the Law ”? Having begun in the Spirit, why did they seek the “ completion ” of their faith based on “ flesh ” rather than the Spirit by submitting to circumcision? In Jesus, believers have reached the end of the Law  “ for righteousness ”  - (Romans 10:4).
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His Urgent Warning

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Jesus stressed critical information that is vital if we hope to avoid deception by false prophets and other deceivers active in the Assembly . The discourse given by Jesus on the Mount of Olives includes instructions about the future. He warns repeatedly of “ the many deceivers ” and “ false prophets ” who will spread misleading information about his return, and thereby they will deceive many of “ the elect .” Constant vigilance and adherence to the Apostolic teachings are necessary so we may recognize their deceptions and lies.
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