Do Not Compromise God’s Truth

“Tell the world this…” Jesus stands up, walks to the edge of the hole from His realm, and motions for me to come beside Him. I walk up to the edge next to Him. The world below seems extremely far away, yet the details are so clear and close as if I could touch them. I grab for Jesus’ hand, to stabilize myself. His peace flows through me. I close my eyes and feel the excitement of the horses and their riders waiting in anticipation for Jesus’ next command.

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 |2024-02-21T01:57:04+00:00February 21st, 2024|Categories: Commandments, From God, Jesus, Law, Legalism vs Freedom, Torah|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Why Do Men Strive to Destroy God’s Goodness?

“That which is from the beginning shall have no end.
He extends His loving kindness from morning to morning,
to all those who will hear His voice.
His trumpet shall resound
from the furthest reaches of the heavens
to the deepest depths of Sheol.
There is none who can take Him
from His established throne above all creation.
None can displace from His head
even one hair nor one toe from His footstool.

Why do men strive to destroy His goodness?
Who among the loins of man can disrupt His plans?
Who in the heavenlies can thwart His plan
that has been established from before even their existence?

None can, that is the answer.
None in all the heavenly realms or in creation below can displace even one jot or iota of God’s Truth.
They can only […]

By |2023-04-11T00:22:20+00:00April 11th, 2023|Categories: About God, End Times, From God, Heaven|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

What is Torah?

Read Part I of This Series

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 |2020-04-13T16:21:33+00:00August 9th, 2013|Categories: Hebrew Roots Movement, Library, Torah|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

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

Justified Before God as Righteous

“Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law,
for ‘The righteous shall live by faith'”

This is found in Galations 3:11 and quotes Habakkuk 2:4. I have been told by HRM followers this proves we are saved by faith in Jesus, but we need to live by obeying the law. See also verses Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:26-30, Romans 4:13-17, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:24. What does God mean by “the righteous shall live by faith”?

jus•ti•fy \ˈjəs-tə-ˌfī\ verb -fied; -fy•ing [Middle English justifien, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French justifier, from Late Latin justificare, from Latin justus] verb transitive 14th century

  • 1       a : to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable
    b       (1) : to show to […]
By |2020-04-13T16:22:48+00:00August 9th, 2013|Categories: Hebrew Roots Movement, Languages, Library, Word Definitions|Tags: , , , , , , |

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 |2020-04-13T16:23:10+00:00August 2nd, 2013|Categories: Hebrew Roots Movement, Law, Library|Tags: , , , , , , , |

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 |2020-04-13T16:24:05+00:00January 23rd, 2013|Categories: Commandments, Hebrew Roots Movement, Law, Library|Tags: , , , , , |

Feast of Unleavened Bread

Fulfilled by Jesus who was without sin. Leviticus 23:4-8

Leaven, a typology of sin, was removed from the dwellings. Then at twilight, as the 14th day of Nisan was ending, the Passover lambs were slain. Sunset initiated the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Nisan 15 was a “high day”, a non Saturday Sabbath. Bread baked without yeast was eaten during the seven days of the feast.

Sunset began the 15th day of Nisan. Jesus took on our sins at the crucifixion and then He was buried, or put away, hidden just in time for the Feast of Unleavened Bread. But in the grave His body did not decay or see corruption. That Passover the sinless unleavened ‘Bread of […]

By |2020-04-13T16:29:24+00:00January 7th, 2013|Categories: Feasts, Hebrew Roots Movement, Law, Library|Tags: , , , |

Passover

Fulfilled by Jesus at His crucifixion. Exodus 12:14-20

On the 14th day of Nisan the sacrifice lamb is slain. The blood of atonement upon the door brings salvation as the death angel passes overhead. The epic Exodus that follows sees God’s covenant people delivered from the bondage of Egypt. This was the Old Covenant fulfillment of Passover for national salvation.

On the 14th day of Nisan, on the eve of Passover, Jesus is crucified. The blood of the promised Sacrifice Lamb is shed. This is the redemption God has provided. It brings salvation to His covenant people, delivering them from the bondage of sin and death. This is the New Covenant fulfillment of Passover for personal salvation.

This is all about […]

By |2020-04-13T16:29:44+00:00January 7th, 2013|Categories: Feasts, Hebrew Roots Movement, Law, Library|Tags: , , , |
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