A Prayer
of Jesus
 I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes; yea, Father, for such was thy gracious will.
Edition No. 24                                                                              July 1, 2003
WE ARE HERE TO LISTEN TO
The Voice of Jesus
"This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!"
MISUNDERSTANDING JESUS (#14)
Salvation: Law and Grace
The False Teaching
Dispensationalism provides for an age of law and one of grace. One site defines them so: Law - The dispensation of Law is one of the longest in terms of years, lasting from the Giving of the Law by God to Moses until the crucifixion of Christ. Grace: The dispensation of Grace is where we are now. It has been from the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2) and will last until the Rapture, or Catching Away, of the Church. This says that Jesus taught only the Jews and that salvation was by works through keeping the Law. Then Paul opened the era of Grace, which applies to all, both Gentile and Jew, and by which salvation comes as a free gift through faith in the atoning sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. This accounts for the different salvation doctrines of Jesus and Paul. The next dispensation, after grace, is that of the kingdom.  J. N. Darby was active in introducing this scheme in America, and its inclusion in the Schofield  Bible has influenced Evangelicals. This is all false as is Paul's doctrine of salvation by grace through faith.
Exposing the Error
Grace has no place in the Word of Jesus. It is by his words only that one hears Truth.  He said:
If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.(John 8:31,32) He never mentioned grace, so salvation by grace is not truth. The Word of Jesus is the last word from God, and is complete. He warned us of false prophets: False Christs and false prophets will arise and show signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect. But take heed; I have told you all things beforehand.(Mark 13:22,23) Jesus told all things; there is nothing, in Truth, for Paul to add.  And Paul, poor guy, exposed himself as false when he said, The signs of a true apostle were performed among you in all patience, with signs and wonders and mighty works. (II Cor. 12:12)  And he has surely led billions astray! Jesus also said,
He who rejects me and does not receive my sayings has a judge; the word that I have spoken will be his judge on the last day.(Jn. 12:48) We stand or fall on the sayings of Jesus! Paul and his word, grace, will not be heard.
Declaring the Truth
There is no dispensation of grace.God's government of men goes directly from the Law to the kingdom. The switch does not come at the crucifixion, but at John the Baptist. Jesus said: The law and the prophets were until John; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and every one enters it violently. (Luke 16:16)  Therefore, neither works of the Law (these are long past) nor a gift of grace (this never existed) are needed for eternal salvation. Under the current kingdom administrtion, the sole qualification for eternal life is to receive and believe the word of the king, who says to all:Truly, truly, I say to you,
he who hears my word and believes him who sent me, has eternal life; he does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.(John 5:24)(Also:  He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
(John 12:25)   This IS the Great Principle that is the  keystone of salvation in the kingdom of God.  Comply with the Great Principle and the works will follow!  You will also be born from above! Read more.