Messiah Matters

Rob Vanhoff, an expert in rabbinic texts, sheds light on Yeshua's relationship with oral law and its implications for modern believers. He discusses a recent split among Messianic groups regarding dual affiliations and the impact of one-law theology. The conversation delves into whether Yeshua condemned or cited oral law, and how he engaged with rabbinic traditions. Additionally, they explore how the Mishnah was formed and the changing perspectives on Jewish identity within these communities.

Show #532 - Are We On the Wrong Calendar? Description In this episode, we look at common objection to the rabbinical calendar. Many within the Hebrew Roots movement believe we should be keeping various calendars but is this true? To understand this argument we first attempt to define what Hebrew Roots and Messianic Judaism is and look and the differences between them. Then we look at the problems and strengths of the traditional calendar. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:22 Start• 11:50 Calendar Debate• 14:56 Hebrew Roots VS Messianic• 25:52 Problems with Traditional Calendar• 47:00 Old VS New Two House Theology• 53:00 Sanctuary Cities Links TorahResource Academic ConferenceThere Shall Be One LawBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #532 – Are We On the Wrong Calendar? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #531 - Salvation by Faith Alone Description In this episode, we look at the celebration of Halloween and ask if Christians should be involved in celebrating this holiday, or if the modern Church’s replacement with things like “Trunk or Tread” are ok from a biblical perspective. Then we turn to the doctrine of salvation by faith alone. Has the Church missed something here? What do we do with Yeshua’s response to the rich young ruler? Does James advocate for salvation my works? All of these points are looked at and discussed. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:17 – Start• 9:36 – Discussion on Halloween• 37:08 – Salvation by Faith Alone Links TorahResource Academic ConferenceThere Shall Be One LawBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #531 – Salvation by Faith Alone appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #530 - The Term "Pronomian" Description In this episode, we look at an article by R.M. Bailey that contends the term “pronomian” is taking on a new shape and that we should use it as a hermeneutical term instead of a label. We survey the article and give some opinions and history as to how this term has been used in the past five years. Finally, a look at the teachers who have used this term and how we are more united than ever before, not because of a label or a theological perspective, but because of our love for our King Yeshua. Links R.M Bailey PostBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #530 – The Term “Pronomian” appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #529 - FESTIVALS Description In this episode, we start by looking at the five major festivals in the Bible and discuss what each one of them mean, what their significance is, and how they point directly to our personal story of salvation, as well as, Israel’s story of redemption. These festivals point to what has happened for believers in Yeshua as well as future events that are yet to happen. Then we move to the arguments made by the mainstream Christian Church on why we no longer have to keep these feasts, and ask if these arguments are biblical or not. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:10 Start• 7:20 The Fall Festivals, Meaning & Significance• 31:41 Fulfill & Appeal to Early Church• 45:16 Be can but don’t have to?• 57:27 Celebrating Passover in the Heart Links Ligonier MinistriesChristianity Still Makes SenseTR Academic ConferenceBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #529 – Festivals appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #528 - Theonomy Description In this episode, I look at liturgical prayer for today and discuss what this can look like in the life of a believer. Then a short look at what has often been termed “the Covenant of Works” and if this is really what was going on in the garden. Then I move to the main topic of Theonomy, a theological position that contends the civil aspects of God’s law still apply today and that we as believers should try to get the nation we live in to conform to God’s civil law. How should we as Torah observant believers see this theological position? Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:20 Start • 7:08 Liturgy for Believers• 15:30 Covenant of Works? • 21:13 What is Theonomy?• 23:40 Christians and Theonomy • 43:31 General Equity Theonomy • 58:44 Should We Believe in Theonomy? Links Wonderful ThingsBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #528 – Theonomy appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #527 - As Often as You Eat It Description In this episode, we begin by giving advice for new Torah observant father’s. Then we move to the Passover. What is going on in 1 Corinthians 11? Why does Paul use the “for as often as you eat this bread…”? Is Paul taking about communion or passover, or is something else going on? Finally, we read an email from someone who asks if Christians really keep most of the Torah?   Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:18 Start • 6:43 Advice for TO Fathers• 12:46 Eating Passover Uncircumcised • 23:10 1Corinthians 11• 45:54 Pagan Elements?• 52:54 Do Christians Keep Most of Torah? Links Become and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #527 – As Often as You Eat It appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #526 - The Priesthood Description In this episode, we welcome Rob back for a discussion on the priesthood. Starting in Jeremiah 31, we move through several texts that describe the future kingdom with a priesthood once again established on earth. Is this metaphorical as some have suggested? Or is there to be a priesthood on earth again? Also, a look at Hebrews 8.13 and the fact that “covenant” is not found in this verse. Finally, a discussion on 1 Peter 2 and what it means that we are to be a nation of priests.  Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 4:48 Start • 15:44 Jeremiah 31 • 31:57 Hebrews 8:13 • 41:35 What did the Priests do during exile? • 44:51 1 Peter 2 Links Become and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #526 – The Priesthood appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #525 - Salvation and Passover Description In this episode, we first look at a take on salvation that attempts to couple calvinism and arminian theology. This idea suggests that the Bible teaches two salvations, one for national Israel and one for individual people. We look at this from a biblical perspective to see if it holds up. Then we turn to a video by a Lutheran teacher who discusses his view of the Lord’s Supper as something totally different from the Passover and why this view has major problems.  Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) 2:21 Start5:53 National and Individual Salvation21:30 Problems with this view33:05 Last Supper and Passover46:45 Clean Break? Links Baptist Press: Whosever WillPassover and the Lord’s SupperBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #525 – Salvation and Passover appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #524 - Covenant Theology Description In this episode, we look a the ins and outs of covenant theology. We start by looking at the basic foundations of this theology, then we move to some of the issues that covenant theology has when it comes to coherent biblical interpretation, finally, we look at the various views of physical Israel and if those who hold to covenant theology believe in replacement theology or not.  Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:32 Start • 6:13 Tongues and 1Cor. 14.2• 19:41 What is Covenant Theology?• 34:11 Covenant and Punishment• 41:14 Covenant Theology and the Torah Links Become and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #524 – Covenant Theology appeared first on Messiah Matters.