None of the messianic prophets, such as Isaiah, Daniel, or Jeremiah, ever mentioned at any point that the Messiah would die to allow those seeking salvation to disregard the laws that God gave in the Old Testament. Jesus, the Messiah Himself, also never suggested that His Father instructed Him to say that, because He came into the world, those who believe in Him would be exempt from following the same laws given to Israel. If neither God’s prophets nor the Son of God taught us this, we can be sure that such a doctrine has a satanic origin. And this is not surprising, as since Eden, the serpent has always sought human disobedience to God. Salvation is individual. Do not follow the majority just because they are many. | “Surely the Lord God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.” Amos 3:7
The notion that God would have sent His Son so that His followers could disobey His laws is so irrational that only a malignant force could make millions of souls in churches accept this idea. How can those who consider themselves intelligent not see that if the doctrine that Christ’s sacrifice exempts obedience to God’s laws were true, there would be numerous prophecies in the Old Testament about it? Not to mention that Jesus Himself would have made it absolutely clear that part of His mission was to allow disobedience to His Father’s commandments and still guarantee salvation. Salvation is individual. Do not follow the majority just because they are many. Obey while you are alive. | “My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God [Old Testament] and do it” (Luke 8:21).
Based on the doctrine of “unmerited favor,” many in the church think: ”No one deserves to be saved, so I won’t even try to obey God’s commandments; I’ll keep ignoring His laws.” However, the reality is that Jesus never taught such nonsense. People love to use this phrase because it conveys an image of humility, but deep down, they do not want to follow the narrow path that leads to eternal life. They may deceive others, but they do not deceive God, who searches the hearts. The gentile who wishes to be saved by Christ must follow the same laws that the Father gave to the chosen nation for His honor and glory. The Father sees the faith and courage of this gentile, despite the difficulties. He pours out His love on him, unites him with Israel, and leads him to the Son for forgiveness and salvation. | “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day.” John 6:44
There is a direct relationship between seeking to obey all of God’s Law, given to the prophets in the Old Testament and to Jesus, and being intimate with God here on earth. This intimacy is revealed in various aspects, one of which is the responsibility that God entrusts to the individual. As we faithfully obey, the Lord prepares us for greater projects and entrusts us with their execution. The Lord’s plans include the necessary empowerment and resources. The person who disregards God’s laws, for whatever reason, should not expect any kind of intimacy with Him, as they are not part of His people. But the one who is faithful, the Father guides, blesses, and leads to the Son for forgiveness and salvation. | “All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, to such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.” Psalm 25:10
It is impossible to be sanctified without obeying God. The word “sanctification” is one of those that have a great impact in the church, just like love, faith, and worship. However, just because the word carries weight does not mean that merely using it brings us closer to God. The type of sanctification that many churches teach ignores the clear commandments of God, given by the prophets of the Old Testament and by Jesus, and therefore has no practical value, remaining only in speech. Whoever truly wants to be sanctified and have an intimate relationship with God must first seek to obey all His laws rigorously. Only when this is done will the Lord guide them on the true path of sanctification. | “My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God [Old Testament] and do it.” Luke 8:21
The main factor of salvation is pleasing the Creator. No Jew or gentile will enter heaven if God is not pleased with that person. No one will be saved just by thinking, speaking, or singing nice things about God and Jesus while ignoring His eternal laws. However, when the gentile decides to obey the Creator, no matter the cost, everything changes between him and God. The gentile who seeks salvation in Jesus must follow the same laws that the Lord gave to the nation He set apart for Himself with an eternal covenant. The Father sees the faith and courage of this gentile, even in the face of challenges, pours out His love on him, unites him with Israel, and leads him to the Son for forgiveness and salvation. This plan of salvation makes sense because it is true. | “And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.” 1 John 3:22
Nowhere in the Gospels does Jesus say that He came into the world so that we would not need to obey His Father’s laws for salvation. Although this teaching is preached in many churches, it does not come from Christ but was an invention that arose as soon as Jesus returned to the Father. After Jesus gave the order to the apostles to go and preach His message to the world, the devil devised several deceptions to divert gentiles from what Jesus actually taught. What Jesus said is that the Father sends us to the Son, and the Father only sends those who follow the laws He gave to the nation set apart for Himself with a perpetual covenant. This plan of salvation makes sense because it is the true one. | “I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours, and You gave them to Me; and they have kept Your word [the Old Testament].” John 17:6
The Father does not send rebels to His Son. Rebelling against God is consciously disobeying His holy and eternal laws. Lucifer and his fallen angels disobeyed and became rebels. Adam and Eve also disobeyed and chose rebellion. Those who, in the church, know the laws of God, given to His prophets in the Old Testament and to Jesus in the Gospels, and yet choose not to obey, remain in rebellion against the Lord until they decide to seek obedience, even if obstacles arise. To these, the Lord blesses and sends them to Jesus for blessings and salvation. | “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day.” John 6:44
If it were true that God sent His only Son to free people from the obligation to obey His laws and be saved only by believing, certainly this would be clearly prophesied. However, the reality is the opposite. In the Gospels, we see that Jesus, instead of canceling the laws that God gave us in the Old Testament, made them even stricter: we commit adultery just by looking, we kill by wishing evil, and if we do not forgive others, we will not be forgiven. The truth is that the gate is indeed narrow. Salvation is individual. No soul will ascend without seeking to follow the same laws given to Israel, laws that Jesus and His apostles themselves followed. Do not follow the majority because they are many. Obey while you are alive. | “Oh, that they had such a heart in them that they would fear Me and always keep all My commandments, that it might be well with them and with their children forever!” Deuteronomy 5:29
All events related to salvation that were supposed to happen after Malachi were prophesied in the Old Testament, including the birth of the Messiah, John the Baptist, the mission of Christ, and His innocent death. There is no prophecy that mentions anyone after Jesus’ ascension, inside or outside the Bible, bringing the doctrine of “unmerited favor.” Yet, millions of gentiles live in open disobedience to God’s laws and still expect to be welcomed into heaven based on this human teaching. No gentile will ascend without seeking to follow the same laws given to Israel, laws that Jesus and His apostles themselves followed. Do not follow the majority because they are many. Obey while you are alive. | “Surely the Lord God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.” Amos 3:7
