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way” (Hebrews 8:6).
The fullest depiction of the enmity between those who are of the Law, and those
who are of the Spirit, was revealed when the Jewish leaders crucified the Lord of
Glory. I know from experience, and from the testimony of Scripture that in
addressing this issue once more there will be those whose passions are inflamed
against me and who will decry the message. Indeed, if my focus were upon those who
argue for the Law’s continuance, it would be with the greatest difficulty that I could
bring myself to pick up this subject once more.

The Audience

This book is not written for those without the patience to hear a matter,
examine it closely, test it against the Scriptures, and invite the Spirit of Christ to
guide them into truth. The book has a specific audience in mind.
The word audience literally means hearers. It comes from the same root as the
word audible. It is not my desire to wrangle with those whose minds are closed. Such
ones may read, but they do not perceive. They may listen, but they do not hear. Many
are found among the household of God who are in this condition.

Isaiah 42:19-20
Who is blind but My servant, or so deaf as My messenger whom I send? Who
is so blind as he that is at peace with Me, or so blind as the servant of Yahweh?
You have seen many things, but you do not observe them; your ears are open,
but none hears.

There are legions of those among the body of Christ today who fit the
description set down by the apostle Paul.

I Timothy 1:6-7
For some men, straying from these things, have turned aside to fruitless
discussion, wanting to be teachers of the Law, even though they do not
understand either what they are saying or the matters about which they make
confident assertions.

This writing is offered for those who have hearing ears. I will not offer my
opinion in this book and ask any to receive it. Everything will be predicated upon
Scriptures. I entreat those who are desirous of truth to examine everything. Test the
Scriptures. Invite the Holy Spirit to reveal both truth and error.
This is an exceedingly important subject. Many are running in vain. When they
stand before Yahweh on the day of judgment and present to Him the fruit of their
lives they will find that their offering is despised, as was Cain’s. Do not make this
tragic error. Receive instruction now.
To those who find anger in their hearts toward this brother for writing on this