Messiah Matters

Show #439 - We Already Discussed This In this episode, we discuss Col. 2:16… again, and respond to an objection of our interpretation. Then we talk about why Judaism rejects Yeshua… Again. Also, a look at a video where a Christian teacher says the Sabbath is fulfilled and discusses the term “fulfilled”… again. The post Show #439 – We Already Discussed This appeared first on Messi...

Show #438 - Are We Unhitching Again? In this episode, Caleb takes a look at a video and a presenter that many have asked us to respond to. Its the same old arguments but this one brings a lot of our past discussions into one argument. We look at a video from R.L. Solberg on keeping the Sabbath. The post Show #438 – Are We Unhitching Again? appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #437 - Walk in the Spirit In this episode, we look at some responses to our last show that looked at standard Christian doctrine and the covenants. It is suggested that the thing we have missed is the fact that Jesus fulfilled the law. Is this something that we’ve missed? If Jesus fulfilled the law, doesn’t this mean its been done away with? The post Show #437 – Walk in the...

Show #436 - Israel VS the Church In this episode, we discuss the relationship of Israel and the Church. Should these two groups be seen as separate? How does the Church work into God’s plan VS Israel? The post Show #436 – Israel VS the Church appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #435 - Checkmate In this episode, we discuss why we believe Christians should still be keeping the Torah if the Torah commands men be circumcised, but Paul tells us that circumcision is done away with now. We also look at teachers in the Hebrew Roots movement and various other fun rabbit trails. The post Messiah Matters #435 – Checkmate appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #434 - How to Study In this episode, we discuss various things to look out for when studying and how to get the most out of your sources. The post Show #434 – How to Study appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #433 - Search These Things Out In this episode, we look at a voicemail that came in on our comment line that asks us to talk about the name “Jesus,” Constantine’s role in Sunday worship, and the end times. The post Show #433 – Search These Things Out appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #432 - Do This In this episode, we discuss the Last Supper… again, and ask why Jesus didn’t say “do the Passover” in remembrance of me. Or did He? The post Show #432 – Do This appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #431 - Modern Day Donatism? In this episode, we look at the apology by Anthony Bass and how these kinds of things actually reflect on the modern Church. We also look at group two-way conversations with God. Yes, you read that correctly. The post Show #431 – Modern Day Donatism? appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #430 - Communion In this episode, we look at a question that asks, if the Lord’s Supper commanded in the Bible is actually Passover, then what are the implications of the Church’s institution of communion on a regular basis? The post Show #430 – Communion appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #429 - Sacraments In this episode, we look at Romans 7:4 and discuss if this passage really means we as Christians don’t have to keep the law, then we move to the biblical support for believers in Yeshua keeping a kosher diet. Our main topic looks at a comment left that suggests we are not saved because we do not have legitimate “priests” administering the sacraments and the...

Show #428 - Receipts Please In this episode, we discuss how circumcision is a sign of the virgin birth, then we move to the history and transmission of the Mishanah and how the commonly held narrative is not correct and is no longer being accepted by scholars. The post Show #428 – Receipts Please appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #427 - Something in the water In this episode, we discuss baptism and mikvah. Are these the same thing, or is there a difference? Then, a discussion on Messianic congregations vs Christian Churches, should these two things look different? The post Show #427 – Something in the Water appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #426 - Internet Theology In this episode, we discuss the suggestion that Paul and Yeshua quote the rabbinical literature, then we turn to a question about circumcision in the ANE. Finally, a conversation about getting theological help online as opposed to in your faith community. The post Show #426 – Internet Theology appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #425 - Passover VS Easter In this episode, we discuss salvation before, during, and after Christ. Has the way of salvation changed over time? Also, if it is “obscured” to have someone who does not believe in Christ teach Christians about Christ, what about people like Mark Nanos and other scholars that don’t believe? Finally, a discussion about Easter and if it really came f...

Show #424 - What About All the Verses In this episode, we discuss the New Perspective on Paul and how this would work against all the verses that talk about salvation by works. Also, a discussion on the term “walking before God”, then we discuss passover outside of the land and if a person must be circumcised to celebrate. Executive Producer: Eric Warren, Bob & Larue Miller, Shane...

Show #423 - Later Additions In this episode, we discuss the claim that the Apostolic Writers quote the Apocrypha, a look at the historical placement of Esther, canonical debates, Hebrew Roots Theology as symptoms of bigger problems, and more. The post Show #423 – Later Additions appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #422 - Rightly Divide In this episode, we discuss 2Tim 2:15 and what exactly it means to rightly divide the Word, then we move to a discussion on the term “chosen”, and finally we look at the use of cultural context to interpret Scripture. The post Show 422 – Rightly Divide appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Show #421 - Why All the theater? In this episode, we discuss a comments that  challenges our view on dispensationalism, why  animal sacrifice? Then, we move to the hymn “Onward Christian Soldier” and talk about the lyrics and history of this song. Finally, a discussion on disagreements with accepted doctrine and how believers should challenge and figure out their foundational issues fi...

Show #420 - what is the gospel (again) In this episode, we look at what we do on the Sabbath if we attend a Sunday Church, then we look at the laws of Torah and if they should be kept outside the land of Israel, finally a look and what exactly is the Gospel.  Executive Producer: Bob & Larue Miller, Shane & Ruth Lunderville, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard...

Notes #419 - Let's Pull On This Thread In this episode, we discuss if Yeshua’s tradition should be considered divinely inspired, then we look at 2Cor. 11:13, our main topic looks at comments posted on one of our last videos that walk us down an interesting theological path. Does Church fellowship really have anything to do with justification by works?  Executive Producer: Bob & Larue Mil...

Show #418 - How to Know Who to Listen to In this episode, we discuss if Jonah made a false prophecy, then we look at Romans 14 (again), as well as a discussion on evangelism and the place of Torah observance in such discussions. Executive Producer: Bob & Larue Miller, Shane & Ruth Lunderville, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Elizabeth Marchman, Michael M...

Show #417 - Community In this episode, we talk about why we believe it’s important to even have an “inspired” canon, then we touch on home fellowships and if they are the same as “official” congregations, also a quick look at how to deal with questions from children regarding Sabbath observance, and how to talk to children about theological issues. Executive Producer:...

Show #416 - The Rapture In this episode, we discuss why the Apocrypha books are not considered part of Scripture, then we move to a discussion on how those who believe in the Sabbath and the kosher laws should submit to pastors that reject such things, and finally a discussion on the rapture and what our views of a pre-trib rapture are.  Executive Producer: Bob & Larue Miller, Shane &...

Messiah Matters #415 - The Torah is Grace In this episode, we discuss what it means to rest on the Sabbath. Also, a discussion whether Paul and the Apostles saw themselves as part of a sect of Judaism. Our main topic response to a question asked about our last show, where we said that the Torah is grace. Do we mean that the Torah shows the Messiah and the grace that comes through the cross? Execut...