Messiah Matters

Show #489 - The First shall be last Description In this episode, we look at various passages that talk about the first being last and what exactly this means. Also, a quick discussion on Acts 10 and the vision given to Peter. Time Stamps • 3:20 Start • 10:53 Yom Teruah • 13:00 Acts 10 and Kashrut • 28:34 The First Shall Be Last • 47:58 Israel in Exile in the Land? Links Become and Executive Produc...

Show #488 - New Covenant Description In this episode, we discuss several comments we have received on our last few shows and discuss the New Covenant. Has the Christian Church and Christian theology missed something when it comes to the New Covenant. Also, a discussion on physical circumcision and if this sign has been done away with by Paul and the New Testament? Time Stamps • 3:30 Start • 5:33 F...

Show #487 - Confirmation Description In this episode, we look at R.L. Solberg’s follow up video where he confirms he doesn’t understand salvation. Also, a discussion on how we are pushing Torah observance and if this makes us Judaizers Then we move to a question about 2Peter 1:4 and what exactly this text means. Time Stamps • 3:28 Start • 10:07 R.L. Solberg Doubles Down • 23:14 Are We...

Show #486 - Levirate Marriage Description In this episode, we have a lengthy discussion about the Torah’s law of levirate marriage and how we should view this law today. We also discuss what the principle of this law teaches us today. Then we move to a discussion on deliverance ministries and if we think they are legitimate today. Time Stamps • 3:32 Start • 5:06 Discussion on John Owen • 16:...

Show #485 - Total Fail Description In this episode, we look at a video from R.L. Solberg where he believes Torah observance can be toppled by one simple question, yet he doesn’t realize his question shows that he doesn’t understand how God saves sinners. Also, a question about the Aramaic NT. Time Stamps • 3:29 Start • 15:22 Aramaic Primacy is it wrong? • 29:08 – R.L. Solberg&#82...

Show #484 - Heaven Description In this episode, we discuss the afterlife and what they may look like. We discuss various views of what happens when someone dies and also if it is theologically sound to think that our loved ones are here with us still. Also a discussion about the 1000 year reign of Yeshua and various views on when and how this happens. Also, a full discussion on Romans 14 and if th...

Show #483 - Red Flags Description In this episode, we discuss flags and symbols in worship and if they are permitted according to Torah, then we move to a quick discussion about gentiles that are grafted into Israel and if they have land rights, then a look at dispensational theology and the idea of a 40 year period between dispensations. Finally, a look at canonicity and the importance of a belie...

Show #482 - Idols and Icons Description In this episode, we discuss the idea of using images, statues, and icons in worship. Does the Catholic Church have it right that they can use such things in the worship as long as they are not worshipping the images themselves, or is there more that needs to be considered? Also, a discussion on the Torah movement as a reformation and if it is “necessar...

Show #481 - Spiritual Formation Description In this episode, we look at the term “works of the law” in Galatians 3, then we move to a discussion on spiritual formation and if this is just another way of saying “sanctification.” Finally, some more questions about the Last Supper. Time Stamps • 4:02 Start • 7:24 Hebrew Classes at TR • 13:23 Works of the Law (Galatians 3.10-12...

Show #480 - The Law Was a Guardian Description In this episode, we look at some significant differences between the Masoretic Text and the LXX, then we move to a discussion on Galatians 3:24-25, finally we will look at some questions posed to us about Communion and discuss what the term “means of grace” means when used by Catholics VS Evangelicals. Time Stamps • 3:37 Start • 5:31 What...

Show #456 - What Matters Description In this episode, we discuss Genesis 9:3 and if Noah was allowed to eat pork, then we turn to some basics of biblical Hebrew and discuss why some scholars use “waw” instead of “vav.” Finally, a discussion on the sacrificial system and whether or not it ended when Christ died and rose from the dead. Is it “spitting in the face of Chr...

Show #478 - Covenant Members Description In this episode, we go to our phone messages and discuss several voicemails that have been left including a question about physical circumcision, whether or not all of the laws of Torah apply to everyone outside of covenant relationship with God, and finally a question about banquet meals in the ANE. Time Stamps • 3:37 Start • 10:55 Do the laws of God apply...

Show #456 - What Matters Description In this episode we take a deep dive into Mark 7:19 and the claim by most within mainstream Christianity that Yeshua is declaring all foods able to eat and we know longer have to worry about the dietary laws. In order to view some of the more modern arguments, we look at some clips from R.L. Solberg. Time Stamps • Start 3:29 • 7:16 Background • 18:21 A look at t...

Show #456 - What Matters Description In this episode, we respond to a video by Andrew Schumacher that suggests we are not actually dealing with the hard questions posed to the Torah movement, then we look at a comment about Romans 7 and 8 that asks about the law of sin and death. Also, a discussion on our definition of “free will”. Time Stamps • 3:34 Start • 9:31 Response to Andrew Sch...

Show #475 - What's Written on the Heart? Description In this episode, we discuss several comments that challenge our view of the law and God writing the law of Moses on our hearts. If God didn’t write the law of Moses on our hearts, what did He write on there? Also, a discussion on the seat of Moses in Matthew 23. Time Stamps • 3:34 Start • 10:55 Mosaic Law Written on the Heart? • 18:37 Roma...

Show #474 - Atonement for Sins Description In this episode, we discuss an email that came in that asks about animal sacrifice and Leviticus 4:20, 5:10, and 17:11. If the sacrifices didn’t atone for sin, why does the text say it does? How do we explain this? Time Stamps • 4:11 Start • 11:49 Free Will Discussion • 21:14 Free Will and the Virgin Birth • 26:04 Does Animal Sacrifice Atone for Sin...

Show #473 - Remission of Sins Description In this episode, we discuss various topics including Matthew 5:32 and the topic of what constitutes a legitimate divorce, what Israel saw as unleavened bread (looking at Exodus 12:34, 39), and how the remission of sins works according to the Bible. Time Stamps • 3:33 Start • 10:33 Matthew 5.32 and Divorce • 26:50 Exodus and Leavened Bread • 37:38 When Does...

Show #472 - Yes I've Read Galatians Description In this episode, we look at Galatians 3:19 to try to shed light on what Paul is talking about in this passage, then we look at Galatians 2:17, but this is just the start of the fun. Join us as we look at more biblical topics as well. Time Stamps • 3:40 Start • 10:55 Revisiting Law VS Ordinances • 26:24 Interpreting Galatians 3:19 – Rob • 30:46...

Show #456 - What Matters Description In this episode, we disucss the idea my some that the Ten Commandments are different than the ordinances that were written by Moses. Then we turn to a comment that states that Gentiles don’t have to keep the law because of Ephesians 2:11-16. Finally, a discussion on if Acts is descriptive or prescriptive. Time Stamps • 3:38 Start • 11:51 Laws VS Ordinance...

Show #470 - Is Scripture Enough Description In this episode, we kick things off by responding to an email that asks about being ritually clean for Passover and corpse defilement. Then we move to a question about Sola Scriptura which leads to a discussion on tradition, finally a look at Revelation 19 and if the Messiah will have tattoos when He returns. Time Stamps • 3:38 Start • 11:01 Being Ritual...

Show #469 - Friday Description In this episode, we discuss tzitzit for today and the question of what the Scriptures actually say about this command as opposed to the man-made tradition that has been attached to it. Then we moved to a discussion on Passover and why chronology is an important topic, and then we discussed the claim that John actually says Yeshua died on Friday. Finally, a discussion...

Show #468 - Let's Have a banquet Description In this episode, we discuss eating fat and if the command prohibiting such an act (Lev. 7:22-25) means we can’t eat steak anymore, then we turn to Lev. 19:27 and discuss hair cuts, but the show really livens up when we look at 1Cor. 11:26ff and what exactly this passage means. Also, a discussion on the parable of new wine in old wineskins. Time St...

Show #467 - First Day Sabbath Description In this episode, we begin by looking at Deuteronomy 24.16, a verse that is sometimes used by anti-missionaries and look at what this passage means, then we turn to a video presentation by Doug Wilson on the Sabbath being changed to Sunday and see if Wilson got it right (spoiler, he did not). Finally, conversation about the term “Law of Christ”,...

Show #466 - Christ is King Description In this episode, we discuss the 2024 “Christ is King” controversy. Although this centers around many political commentators in our modern time, we are looking purely at the theological aspects of the controversy and how we as believers should navigate such phrases when they are hijacked by horrific beliefs and bad people. Time Stamps • 3:17 Start...

Show #465 - Leap Year Description In this episode, a quick discussion on purim and the chronology that is laid out there, then we talk about Hebrew word pictures, what they are and why people should avoid them. Then a quick chat about Christmas tradition, and a short look at passion chronology before we jump into leap years in the Hebrew Calendar. Time Stamps • 3:34 Start • 10:26 Discussion on Pur...