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PLAN FOR HEAVEN:   ROMANS 3:23-27, since all have sinned and continually fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are being justified [declared free of the guilt of sin, made acceptable to God, and granted eternal life] as a gift by His [precious, undeserved] grace, through the redemption [the payment for our sin] which is [provided] in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God displayed publicly [before the eyes of the world] as a [life-giving] sacrifice of atonement and reconciliation (propitiation) by His blood [to be received] through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness [which demands punishment for sin], because in His forbearance [His deliberate restraint] He passed over the sins previously committed [before Jesus’ crucifixion]. 26 It was to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the One who justifies those who have faith in Jesus [and rely confidently on Him as Savior]. 27 Then what becomes of [our] boasting? It is excluded [entirely ruled...

  Peter vs Paul : https://matthewmcgee.org/2gospels.html Many churchgoers often think that the beginning of Matthew Chapter 1 marks the start of Christianity. However, this isn’t the case. It’s actually a continuation of God’s relationship with Israel, rooted in the covenants and promises of the Old Testament. During this period, the Law still governs. The Temple is active, sacrifices are ongoing, and even those who become believers and followers of Christ do not abandon their Judaism. They continue to observe all aspects of the Law. Matthew 5:17-18 (AMP)  “Do not think that I came to do away with or undo the Law [of Moses] or the [writings of the] Prophets; I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 For I assure you and most solemnly say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke [of the pen] will pass from the Law until all things [which it foreshadows] are accomplished. From the time of Abraham, it’s clear that Israel was God’s chosen peop...