Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
Few teachings are more central to Hebrew Roots and Torah-observant theology than this claim: “The New Covenant is not really new — it is a renewed version of the Sinai covenant.” The argument usually goes like this: “If Jeremiah 31 means ‘renewed covenant,’ then Christians are still under Torah — same covenant, same law, same... 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 →
Do be able to have meaningful and effective conversation with our Torah-keeping friends, we must understand what Torah is. This post helps lay a foundation understanding and definition of Torah for this series and for conversing with the Torahists in our lives.