When God gave the Ten Commandments, Moses went up Mount Sinai to meet God. The mountain was covered in cloud, thunder, lightning, and the sound of a trumpet. The people were commanded not to touch the mountain. Only Moses was allowed to ascend. There, Moses received the Ten Commandments, spoken by God Himself and later... Read more »
God gives this command in the singular, “you,” so each of us hears it personally, as if He were calling us by name. We’re quick to claim His promises, but we often treat His commands as if they’re meant for someone else. By saying “you,” God makes it unmistakable: this command addresses every person individually.... Read more »
The Second Commandment is God’s loving guardrail for worship. It does not ban all art or everyday symbols; rather, it forbids using images to represent God for the purpose of worship. Like in this video, Images appearing in Apostles-Creed.org videos are educational illustrations only, not intended for worship and not to be viewed as accurate... Read more »
The third commandment guards how we speak, think, write, and live in relation to God’s holy name. The third commandment is: “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.” (Exo 20:7 NAS) The word “take” in this context... Read more »
God set the Sabbath in creation. It is a moral statute commanding cessation from ordinary labor one day in seven. God set in creation the necessity for all people to rest and for the land to rest. The full command is, “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and... Read more »
The fifth commandment reaches far beyond the parent/child relationship. It sets a pattern for how we relate to every authority God places in our lives and how those authorities must care for the people under them. The commandment trains households, churches, and nations in honor, love, order, and justice. The fifth commandment is: “Honor your... Read more »
The sixth commandment is short, but it reaches into every part of life. God forbids the unjust taking of life and the neglect to preserve life. We are to preserve our own life as well as our neighbor’s. The commandment refers to the unjust killing of humans, animals, and destroying their property. The commandment is,... Read more »
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Interdimensional Theology: The Law and Fulfillment of the Sabbath
When God gave the Ten Commandments, Moses went up Mount Sinai to meet God. The mountain was covered in cloud, thunder, lightning, and the sound of a trumpet. The people were commanded not to touch the mountain. Only Moses was allowed to ascend. There, Moses received the Ten Commandments, spoken by God Himself and later... Read more » 
