Are Jesus’ Teachings In the Four Gospels To Be Obeyed?

Jesus was born under the law to fulfill the law (Galatians 4:4-5). He was an Israelite, who obeyed the Law of Moses. Deuteronomy 18:15, 19 Everything Jesus did and taught was His Father’s will (John 5:19; Matthew 5:17-18; Luke 24:44). His earthly ministry was geographically limited, but His purpose extended to all.

Jesus preached the gospel of God and of the kingdom (Mark 1:14, 15; Matthew 4:23). Preaching of the gospel began with Jesus’ ministry. Jesus’ teaching is gospel. Matthew 13:19, 38; Luke 8:11 The saving gospel includes Jesus’ teaching in the Gospels.

Jesus’ words are His heavenly Father’s words (John 12:49-50). The source of Christ’s authority is His Father (John 5:27). Jesus came to be the Light to the world (John 12:46-48. The teaching of the Son of God is to be obeyed (John 14:15).

Jesus’ words are His heavenly Father’s words (John 12:49-50). “ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…” (Matt. 5:44) “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness…” (Matt. 6:33) “And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me” (Matt. 10:38)

Jesus’ words are His heavenly Father’s words (John 12:49-50). “And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for fornication, and marries another woman commits adultery” (Matt. 19:9) All are to be taught to observe all that He commanded (Matthew 28:20)

The New Covenant teaching of Christ includes what has been revealed before the cross and after the cross. Jesus promised His apostles that the Holy Spirit would guide them (John 14:26; 16:13). Man’s spiritual birth is understood by harmonizing Jesus’ words with apostolic writings. John 3:3, 5; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 2:29; 4:7

The New Covenant teaching of Christ includes what has been revealed before the cross and after the cross. The New Covenant memorial Supper of our Lord’s death was established while He was still under the Law. Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25