Commandment

Asking Jesus About the Torah: Understanding the King’s Law

I ask Jesus, “Lord, what is Your perspective on the study of the Torah?”

Jesus lifts me to His lap and opens up a story book for me to read with Him.

Jesus reads, “There once was a king who lived in a tall and beautiful castle. He would watch his people from the window of his tallest spire where his throne room was. Few desired to come near him for fear of his power and authority. Many rumors were spread in his kingdom about him, his family and even his kingship. So, one day, he decided to write down his law for his people, because much injustice was happening not only to them by others, but also to one another. He […]

By Noelle|2024-10-03T15:13:32+00:00February 21st, 2024|Categories: Commandments, From God, Jesus, Law, Legalism vs Freedom, Torah|Tags: Choices, Commandment, Covenant, Father, God's Authority, God's Kingdom, I Am, Jesus, Law, Love, Torah|

Jesus’ Expectations for His Children

"Tell them! Tell them as they choose to sin against Me in the dark, or even before others, all will be completely exposed and brought to the light unless they humble themselves before Me and seek forgiveness and choose to follow Me and My commands as I taught. And for those who wish to twist what I mean by “My Commands”, let Me clarify so everyone will know and there is no mistake in understanding or teaching.

By Noelle|2023-10-16T15:28:24+00:00October 16th, 2023|Categories: From God, Jesus|Tags: Abide, Choices, Commandment, Daily Life, Enemy, Eternity, God's Kingdom, Jesus, Lies, Love, Salvation, Seeking Truth, Sin, Thoughts, Warning|

What is Torah?

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The word “Torah” in Hebrew is derived from the root ירה which in the hifil (classification) conjugation means “to guide/teach” (see. Lev. 10:11). The meaning of the word is therefore “teaching,” “doctrine,” or “instruction”; the commonly accepted word “law” gives a wrong impression. [Rabinowitz, Louis Isaac and Harvey, Warren. “Torah.” Encyclopaedia Judaica. Ed. Michael Berenbaum and Fred Skolnik. Vol. 20. 2nd ed. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2007. pp 39–46.]

We see that Torah has been translated as ‘instruction’, ‘direction’ and ‘law’. In 2 Kings 14:6 we see it can refer to the Mosaic law as the word here is being used to refer to the Laws of Moses and is translated as such. Still […]

By Noelle|2020-04-13T16:21:33+00:00August 9th, 2013|Categories: Hebrew Roots Movement, Library, Torah|Tags: Commandment, Covenant, Jesus, Law, logical fallacy, Messiah, Name, Torah, Word Definitions, Works|

Is the Torah Still Valid?

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Understanding the words: Dogma (G1378), nomos (G3551), entolen (G1785), didaskalia (G1319), éntalma (G1778)

1378 dogma – a decree, edict, ordinance. 1. of public decrees 2. of the rules and requirements of the law of Moses 3. of certain decrees of the apostles relative to right living
3551 nómos – law. 3551 (nómos) is used of: a) the Law (Scripture), with emphasis on the first five books of Scripture; or b) any system of religious thinking (theology), especially when nomos occurs without the Greek definite article

1785 entolḗ (a feminine noun derived from 1722 /en, “in,” which intensifies 5056 /télos, “reach the end, consummation”) – properly, “in the end,” focusing […]

By Noelle|2020-04-13T16:22:18+00:00August 9th, 2013|Categories: Hebrew Roots Movement, Library, Torah|Tags: Commandment, Fulfill, Jesus, Law, Torah, Word Definitions, Works|

Do Christians Need to Observe the Sabbath?

Old Covenant versus New Covenant
Before I answer that you need to understand that there are two Covenants, an Old Covenant (Also known as the Mosaic Law) and a New Covenant. We who profess Jesus as our Lord and Savior are under the New Covenant. Jeremiah 31:31-34 describes this New Covenant and it was established when Jesus died on the cross for our sins. (See Matthew 26:28, Hebrews 9:14-17, New Covenant or is it Renewed?). Now why is this important? Because without a clear understanding of when the New Covenant started and what it means to us we could easily get confused when reading the Bible. So we see from the above scriptures that the New Covenant has begun and if […]

By Noelle|2020-04-13T16:22:25+00:00August 9th, 2013|Categories: Hebrew Roots Movement, Law, Library, Sabbath|Tags: Commandment, Covenant, Freedom, Jesus, Law, Sabbath|

The Law Makes Us Righteous?

A friend involved with the HRM movement shared with me, “Justification (salvation) is through faith by grace. Sanctification (holy living) is through the Mosaic Law.” Further, he explained, that although they acknowledge salvation is through Jesus alone, one must obey the Mosaic Law through the power of the Holy Spirit in order to continue in the faith so as to be considered righteous before God. He shared how in the Old Testament it was impossible to obey all the Law because they did not have the Holy Spirit indwelling within them. But now it is.

This explanation seems to be logical, until you really think about what Jesus accomplished on the cross and in His resurrection. 1 Peter 3:18-22 shares the power […]

By Noelle|2020-04-13T16:23:10+00:00August 2nd, 2013|Categories: Hebrew Roots Movement, Law, Library|Tags: Commandment, Covenant, Freedom, Fulfill, Jesus, Law, Love, Works|

Obey God’s Commandment

We read in John 14:21 that Jesus is telling us if we love Him, we will obey Him. This is used by the HRM to prove we are to obey the Mosaic Law. Let’s look at this verse and surrounding Scriptures a bit closer.

John 4:15-31 is a beautiful discourse from our Lord Jesus about His relationship to those who believe in Him. He also shares with us a greater truth, the love and relationship the Father has with His children because they follow Jesus. He begins in John 4:15 by declaring those who love Him will obey His commandments. This is repeated several times in the next few verses. The question is, “Whose commandments are we to follow?” It is […]

By Noelle|2020-04-13T16:24:05+00:00January 23rd, 2013|Categories: Commandments, Hebrew Roots Movement, Law, Library|Tags: Commandment, Covenant, Freedom, Jesus, Law, Love|

Fulfill – Definition

Fulfill in Strong’s G4137.

πληρόω plērŏō, play-rŏ´-o; from 4134; to make replete, i.e. (lit.) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (fig.) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.:—accomplish, × after, (be) complete, end, expire, fill (up), fulfill, (be, make) full (come), fully preach, perfect, supply.¹

Some, including the Hebrew Roots Movement, use the wording “fully preach” to refer to Jesus fulfilling the Mosaic Law. There are a couple issues with that interpretation. The words after the colon in the Strong’s definition above are examples of how the word has been translated in some of the English Bibles. The only time pleroo is interpreted […]

By Noelle|2020-04-13T16:30:36+00:00January 7th, 2013|Categories: Hebrew Roots Movement, Languages, Library, Word Definitions|Tags: Commandment, Covenant, Fulfill, Jesus, Law|