This article is part of our Testing Claims series, which examines popular Sacred Name and Hebrew Roots arguments by asking one question: What does Scripture actually teach when read in context? Home › Testing Claims › Is the Law of Moses for Sanctification? Testing the “Growth, Not Salvation” Claim (Acts 15 Follow-Up) Bottom Line: The... Continue Reading →
Why This Entry Matters Few words in Scripture carry more theological weight than Torah. How Torah is defined affects how readers understand: law and grace obedience and freedom continuity between Israel and the church the meaning of Christ’s work the authority of the New Testament Because of that, explanatory notes on Torah are not neutral... Continue Reading →
Why This Entry Matters Few phrases in Paul’s letters are as central to the gospel—and as contested—as “works of the law” (or, in ISR language, “works of Torah”). This phrase sits at the heart of debates about: justification by faith, the role of the Mosaic Law, Jewish–Gentile relations in the early church, and whether obedience... Continue Reading →
Home › Hebrew Roots › Feasts › Final Pastoral Chapter: Romans 14, Law of Christ, Conscience, Unity Bottom Line: Romans 14 teaches that Christians may differ on days and practices without condemning one another. The goal is not “calendar conformity,” but Christ-centered unity. We honor conscience without turning it into a covenant requirement, and we... Continue Reading →
In Acts 15, the early church faced a theological crisis regarding Gentile salvation. The Apostles concluded salvation is by grace, not law, leading to guidelines for unity. Disagreements among leaders resulted in doubled missionary efforts.
In Galatians 6, Paul emphasizes the importance of restoring others with gentleness and humility, encourages believers to live generously, and highlights that true spirituality comes from being a new creation through faith, not external rituals.
Paul emphasizes freedom in Christ in Galatians 5, warning against legalism, which undermines grace. True Christian freedom entails serving others in love, guided by the Spirit, not rules or selfishness.
In Galatians 4, Paul contrasts life under the law with spiritual freedom, illustrating that believers are children of promise through Christ. He warns against returning to legalism, emphasizing God's grace and timing.
Introduction My family and I had to make a trip to Lowe's Hardware while on vacation to Oak Island in July. Despite it being hot enough to fry an egg on the asphalt, the store had already begun displaying its fall outdoor decor. As you walked through the automatic sliding doors, your eyes couldn't help... Continue Reading →
With four children, sometimes I feel as if I am more of a referee than a parent. I guess one could make the argument that being an effective referee is part of parenting, though. Regardless of how you view the role of referee in relationship to parenting, I often find myself quoting Jesus when trying... Continue Reading →