Why This Question Is So Important   Few doctrines have caused more confusion, division, and deception than the belief that the Law of YAH has been done away with. This idea is taught across mainstream Christianity as a foundational truth. Many are told that under the New Covenant, the commandments no longer apply, that grace has replaced obedience, and that attempting to keep the law is either unnecessary or even wrong. But when we examine the Scriptures carefully, we find that this teaching does not align with the Word. It creates contradictions. It redefines obedience. It separates faith from action. And most importantly, it challenges the very words of the Messiah Himself. This is not a small issue. This is not a minor doctrinal disagreement. This is a question that directly affects how a person lives, worships, and relates to YAH. If the law has truly been done away with, then: There is no need for commandments sin becomes undefined Obedience becomes optional But if the law still stands, then: Obedience still matters sin still exists accountability remains So the question must be answered clearly—not based on tradition, not based on what churches teach, but based on Scripture. (See our book, Has the Law been done away with?) What Did the Messiah Say About the Law?   Before we go anywhere else, we must start with the words of the Messiah. If there is any confusion about the law, His words must settle it. Matthew 5:17-18 (KJV) “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law…” This statement is direct and unmistakable. First, He says:“Think not…” That means He knew people would think this. He knew there would be a future belief that He came to destroy the law. So He corrected it before it could spread. Then He says:“I am not come to destroy…” That removes all ambiguity. Then He adds:“Till heaven and earth pass…” Look around. Heaven and earth are still here. That means the law has not passed. If someone claims the law is done away with, they must answer this:Has heaven and earth passed? If the answer is no, then the law has not passed. What Does “Fulfill” Actually Mean?   One of the most misunderstood words in this entire discussion is the word “fulfil.” Many have been taught that “fulfil” means: end complete remove finish permanently But that interpretation creates a contradiction. If “fulfil” means destroy, then the Messiah would be contradicting Himself in the same sentence. “I am not come to destroy… but to destroy.” That makes no sense. The word “fulfil” means: to bring to full expression to establish to carry out completely The Messiah fulfilled the law by: living it perfectly teaching it correctly showing its true meaning He did not remove it—He revealed it. This is why immediately after saying this, He begins expanding the law: anger = murder in the heart lust = adultery in the heart He did not lower the standard. He raised it. He made it that if you think about doing an action then you are in breach of the spirit of the law. Under the original covenant ONLY the action was the breach of the law. This makes the New Covenant even harder to live by, not easier. (See our book, The Path: Of Righteousness) If the Law Is Gone, What Is Sin?   This is one of the most important logical questions in this discussion. If the law has been done away with, then what defines sin? 1 John 3:4 (KJV) “Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.” This verse is clear:Sin = breaking the law So if the law is gone:sin is gone But we know sin is not gone. People still: lie steal commit adultery murder disobey So if sin still exists, then the law must still exist. Because you cannot break something that no longer exists. The law is the pathway to the Kingdom, and only through the law and the righteousness of the Messiah’s sacrifice will we ever make it into the Kingdom of YAHUAH. What Is the New Covenant Really?   This is where much of the confusion comes from. People hear “New Covenant” and assume: New means different laws New means no laws New means freedom from commandments But Scripture defines the New Covenant clearly. Jeremiah 31:33 (KJV) “But this shall be the covenant… I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts…” This is the New Covenant. Notice what it does NOT say: It does not say “I will remove my law” It does not say “I will replace my law” It says:“I will write my law in their hearts” That means: same law new location Before: written on stoneNow: written in the heart So the New Covenant is not the removal of the law. It is the internalization of the law. It is the understanding that through the RUACH HA’ KODESH, there is a Renewal of the Mind, Body, and Spirit that compels one to live as YAHUSHUA lived. One who follows the Torah. One who takes all within the Torah into their inward parts so they are the expression of YAHUAH on this planet in human form. YAHUSHUA the son is the example of the, “renewal” or “new” covenant we have with His Father YAHUAH. (See our book, What is the Gospel?) Why Paul Is So Misunderstood   Much of the confusion about the law comes from misreading Paul. Even Scripture warns about this. 2 Peter 3:16 (KJV) “…in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned… wrest…” Peter warns that Paul’s writings can be twisted. And that is exactly what has happened. We will review some of