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What must I do to be saved?   This teaching explores the Bible's complete answer to that question by examining sin, grace, faith, repentance, baptism, the Holy Spirit, and the life believers are called to live through Messiah Yeshua.   Takeaway Salvation is the gift of God through Messiah Yeshua. We are saved by grace through faith, and genuine faith produces a life that increasingly walks in God's ways.

In this episode, we continue our Living Faith series by examining James 1:9–12. James reveals why both the poor and the rich must view their circumstances through eternity and how steadfastness produces true blessing. We explore the promise of the “crown of life” and why YHWH gives it to those who love him.   Takeaway True blessing is found in steadfast love for YHWH—not worldly wealth or status. Endurance under trial forms us for eternity and leads to the crown of life.

Does Romans 3:28 teach that believers no longer need to obey God's Law? In this short-form episode of Sheep vs. Wolf Debate, the Wolf argues that justification by faith means Torah is no longer binding. The Sheep responds by pointing to Romans 3:31, where Paul asks whether faith overthrows the Law—and immediately answers, "By no means! On the contrary, we uphold the law." Sometimes the best answer is simply reading the next few verses.

Romans 6:14 says believers are “not under law, but under grace.” Does that mean God’s Law no longer applies? This Sheep vs. Wolf Debate follows Paul’s argument into Romans 6:15-16 and compares it with 1 John 3:4, James 1:25, and Psalm 119:45 to examine what Scripture identifies as bondage and what it calls freedom.TakeawayRomans 6 contrasts slavery to sin with obedience to righteousness. The question is not simply whether believers are “under law,” but what Paul says grace has actually freed believers from.

In Can We Keep the Biblical Pilgrimage Festivals Today?, we explore whether believers outside Jerusalem can faithfully keep Unleavened Bread, Shavuot, and Sukkot. Torah provides accommodations for unavoidable circumstances, and both diaspora Jews and early Christians honored these festivals wherever they lived.   Scripture References Deut 16:16; Ex 23:14–17; Num 9:6–13; Deut 14:22–25; 1 Cor 5:7–8; 1 Cor 16:1–4   Takeaway YHWH desires faithful obedience. Even when literal pilgrimage is impossible, we can honor the festivals by keeping every commandment we are able to fulfill and directing our hearts toward His chosen place.

When Life Crumbles was inspired by real events, including a devastating cancer diagnosis, a family that continued showing up, and the way God can use faithful love to reach someone during the darkest season of his life.CONTINUE WATCHING FROM 119 MINISTRIES🎵 Listen to more Psalms of 119 music:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo5QtZ1bPyYam5WDLcomoq4aWZuSGE7GD📖 New to 119 Ministries? Begin with 119 Essentials:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo5QtZ1bPyYaP7PhseSDYqhiygiW7Y8J_🎥 Watch the teaching connected to this song, When Life Just Crumbles:https://youtu.be/XOpzc16V1qE▶️ Browse all 119 Ministries playlists:https://www.youtube.com/@119Ministries/playlistsABOUT WHEN LIFE CRUMBLESThis song is not just a story. It was inspired by real events.When Life Crumbles is a song about suffering, love, family, and the way God can reach someone through the faithful care of others. It tells the story of a man who has carried pain, guardedness, and distrust through much of his life, only to find himself facing a devastating diagnosis.Yet in the middle of fear, hospital rooms, hard conversations, and uncertainty, he begins to see something he did not expect: love that keeps showing up.This song was authored by 119 Ministries and inspired by the story of Jason Sherman and his family’s struggle through stage 4 lung and bone cancer.When life crumbles, we do not call suffering good. We do not pretend tragedy is easy. But we can still testify that God is able to bring mercy into the ashes, use love to soften hardened hearts, and turn even the darkest places into a doorway toward truth.What part of the song affected you most? Let us know in the comments.SUPPORT JASON AND HIS FAMILYFor those who would like to learn more about Jason’s situation or consider supporting his family, here is his GoFundMe page:https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jason-sherman-family-through-stage-4-cancer-battleSTREAM PSALMS OF 119Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/5dWJ3aJKgG6hgifgvVBS9S/discographyApple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/psalms-of-119/6771494540YouTube Music:https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCuyqalytZA2413_RoIBOKaQAmazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0H2FYNQZR/psalms-of-119iHeartRadio:https://www.iheart.com/artist/psalms-of-119-50824769CONNECT WITH 119 MINISTRIESShare your thoughts:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZ27XWMSupport free teachings:https://www.119ministries.com/supporting-119/donate/Have questions? Contact us:https://119ministries.com/contact-usLearn more:https://TestEverything.net

What does it mean to be set apart?"Clean and Unclean" is an anthem about walking in God's truth, refusing compromise, and embracing the holiness He calls His people to live. Inspired by Scripture's distinction between the clean and the unclean, this song reminds us that God's Word doesn't change with culture.Listen now and be encouraged to walk faithfully in the narrow way.🎵Stream Psalms of 119🎵🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5dWJ3aJKgG6hgifgvVBS9S/discography🍎 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/psalms-of-119/6771494540▶️ YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCuyqalytZA2413_RoIBOKaQ?si=JCw-Q1ZhKwu-YT6K🎶 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0H2FYNQZR/psalms-of-119📻 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/artist/psalms-of-119-50824769👉 Share your thoughts: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DQ75KY3🤝 Support Free Teachings: https://www.119ministries.com/supporting-119/donate/📬 Have Questions? Contact Us: https://119ministries.com/contact-us🌐 Learn More: TestEverything.net

Does Titus 3:9 teach Christians to avoid discussing God's law? Some use Paul's warning about "foolish controversies" and "quarrels about the law" to dismiss conversations about sin, obedience, and accountability. But is that what Paul was actually addressing? In this teaching, we examine Titus 3:9 in its biblical and historical context, exploring the genealogical disputes Paul was warning against and why those concerns should not be confused with teaching believers to obey God's commandments. Discover why confronting sin in love is not a foolish controversy but an essential part of discipleship and the Great Commission. Key Scriptures  Titus 3:9   Matthew 28:19–20   1 John 3:4   Romans 3:20   Romans 7:7   Numbers 15:22–31   Psalm 119:105   Matthew 5:17–19

Has heaven and earth already passed away? Some interpret Matthew 5:18 to mean the destruction of the temple in 70 AD fulfilled Yeshua's words and brought the Torah to an end. This teaching examines that claim by comparing Matthew 5 with Peter's and John's descriptions of the passing away of heaven and earth. Scriptures Matthew 5:17–19 2 Peter 3:7–13 Revelation 21:1–4 Matthew 28:18–20 Deuteronomy 30:1–5Takeaway Scripture consistently places the passing away of heaven and earth in the future. Since heaven and earth remain, so does God's Torah.

Will the Torah be taught during the Millennium?   Micah 4 describes a future Kingdom where the nations come to Jerusalem to learn YHWH's ways and the Torah goes forth from Zion. This teaching explores what that prophecy reveals about God's commandments and why Scripture consistently presents them as a blessing rather than a burden.

Daniel 2 describes a final kingdom symbolized by iron mixed with clay. In this teaching, we explore the two legs of Rome, the prophetic significance of the iron-and-clay mixture, and how the final world system may involve incompatible powers attempting to unite before the return of Messiah.   Scriptures: Daniel 2:33–44 Daniel 7 Daniel 9:11 Revelation 20:4 Acts 15:21 Luke 21   Takeaway: The final kingdom is marked by mixture, instability, and rebellion against YHWH. But Daniel reminds believers that every earthly system ultimately falls before the eternal kingdom established by God.

What mark do the people of God bear? The Mark You Bear explores themes of allegiance, worship, covenant identity, and perseverance. Drawing from Revelation's imagery of the mark of the beast and Scripture's description of God's name and commandments upon his people, this song calls believers to remain faithful to YHWH and walk the narrow way. Takeaway:Every person bears a mark of allegiance. This song reminds believers to remain sealed by the Father's name and faithful to the Lamb.These songs are written by our team and produced with AI assistance, used only as a tool to help compose and arrange the music under our direct guidance and according to the exact result we want. #TheMarkYouBear #119Ministries

In this episode, we dive into James 1:5–8 and discover what it really means to ask God for wisdom “in faith, with no doubting.” James isn’t condemning honest questions—he’s warning against divided loyalty. Learn how wisdom, faith, and steadfastness work together to mature us in Messiah. Show Notes: James says YHWH gives wisdom generously, but only to those who ask in faith. In this teaching we unpack what James means by “doubt,” why double-mindedness makes us unstable, and how steadfast devotion shapes maturity. We also consider how to deal with real intellectual doubts in a healthy, biblical way. Scripture Highlights: James 1:5–8 James 3:17–18 James 4:2–4, 8 Psalm 77:8–15 Jude 22 Takeaway: Asking in faith is about loyalty to YHWH, not absolute certainty. True wisdom produces purity, peace, and steadfastness.

Acts 15 records the Jerusalem Council’s ruling on Gentile believers, circumcision, and the Torah. This episode walks through the dispute, James’s use of Amos, the four prohibitions, and why “Moses is read every Sabbath” matters for discipleship today.   Show Notes: We explore how the apostles affirmed salvation by grace while providing a practical on-ramp to fellowship for Gentiles. Topics: the party of the Pharisees (15:5), Peter’s testimony, the Apostolic Decree’s four prohibitions, and Acts 15:21 as the roadmap for ongoing instruction and growth.   Scripture Highlights (4–6): Acts 15:1–21; Amos 9:11–12 (cited in Acts 15); Genesis 17:10–14; Leviticus 17–18; Matthew 5:17–19; 1 Corinthians 5:8   Takeaway (one sentence): Acts 15 upholds salvation by grace and a Torah-shaped path of discipleship for all believers.

Is the Torah an unbearable yoke? In this episode, we examine Acts 15:10 and the Jerusalem Council to discover what Peter was really addressing. Was the issue Torah obedience—or salvation by works?   Scriptures referenced include Acts 15:1–21, Acts 13:38–39, Deuteronomy 30:11, Psalm 19:7–10, Psalm 119:97, Luke 1:5–6, and James 1:25.   Salvation comes through the grace of the Lord Yeshua, while obedience remains an important part of discipleship and faithful living.#UnbearableYoke #119Ministries