The sacred expression “Thus says the Lord!” appears only in the Old Testament and indicates a direct pronouncement from God. When a prophet used these words, there was silence to hear what God Himself had to say. In the epistles, this expression was never used, as the apostles wrote only letters containing guidance, not decrees from God. They did not receive the same level of revelation as the prophets. This shows that God did not change His laws nor instituted a new plan of salvation through the apostles, as many advocates of the doctrine of ”unmerited favor” believe. Salvation is individual. No Gentile will ascend without seeking to follow the same laws given to Israel, laws that Jesus and His apostles followed. Do not follow the majority just because they are many. | The Gentile who joins himself to the Lord, to serve Him, being thus His servant… and who holds fast to My covenant, I will also bring to My holy mountain. (Isaiah 56:6-7)

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