R. L. Solberg

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Do and Teach the Torah's Commandments (Matthew 5:19)

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Do and Teach the Torah's Commandments (Matthew 5:19)

After declaring that he did not come to abolish the Law and the Prophets but to fulfill them, and that the whole Law of Moses will remain in effect as long as heaven and earth exist (Matthew 5:17-18), Jesus urges his followers to obey and teach the Torah’s commandments (Matthew 5:19). In this video, we will look at Matthew 5:19 and unpack Jesus's warning against disregarding the Torah's commandments and his call to be great in the kingdom by doing and teaching them. We will also address the claim that Jesus was not referring to the Torah's commandments in Matthew 5:19 and explore why the context contradicts that interpretation.

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Sin Sacrifices: A Question That “Topples” Torah Observance?

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Sin Sacrifices: A Question That “Topples” Torah Observance?

Messianic Jews and other Pronomian (Pro-Law) Christians believe that the Law of Moses is a vital part of our faith practice. However, not everyone agrees with this perspective. One prominent critic of this theology claims to have devised a single yes or no question that “topples” what he calls "Torahism," by which he means the biblical doctrine that the Law of Moses remains in effect. In this video, we consider this question. (Spoiler alert: Messianic Jews and Pronomian Christians won't be chowing down on pork bacon anytime soon.)

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Until Heaven & Earth Pass Away, the Law of Moses Will Stay (Matthew 5:18)

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Until Heaven & Earth Pass Away, the Law of Moses Will Stay (Matthew 5:18)

Did Jesus bring the Law of Moses to an end, or did he want his followers to obey it? As we learned in our previous video, Jesus makes it clear in Matthew 5:17 that he did not come to invalidate the Law’s authority but rather came to teach and demonstrate the correct way to obey it. This statement alone is sufficient to dismiss any claims that Jesus did away with the Law. But he doesn’t stop there. In Matthew 5:18, he goes on to declare that the whole Torah will remain as long as heaven and earth exist. In other words, it will not be going away any time soon. In this video, we will delve into the significance of Jesus’s statement that nothing will pass from the Law “until heaven and earth pass away” and “until all is accomplished.”

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What it Means to Fulfill the Law of Moses (Matthew 5:17)

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What it Means to Fulfill the Law of Moses (Matthew 5:17)

What did Jesus teach about the Law of Moses? Did he say that he came to bring it to an end, or did he want his followers to obey it? Matthew 5:17-20 is a key passage that speaks to this question. In this video, we focus on verse 17, where Jesus says, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” We explore what Jesus meant by the terms “abolish” and “fulfill.”

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The Law of Moses, the Gospel, and Antinomianism: A Response to R. L. Solberg

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The Law of Moses, the Gospel, and Antinomianism: A Response to R. L. Solberg

R. L. Solberg, an outspoken critic of Pronomian (pro-Law) theology, made a video where he argued that we cannot follow the Gospel of Jesus and the Law of Moses at the same time. I responded to that video and demonstrated why none of Solberg’s arguments prove his case. Solberg didn’t like my video and made another video objecting to my critiques. This video is my response to his response.

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Can we follow the Gospel of Jesus AND the Law of Moses at the same time?

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Can we follow the Gospel of Jesus AND the Law of Moses at the same time?

Is the Law of Moses—the Torah—incompatible with the gospel? Are Messianic Jews and other Pronomian (Pro-law) Christians living contrary to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles? Some modern teachers say yes, but what does the New Testament say? Let’s find out.

Does Ephesians 2:15 Say That Christ Abolished the Law of Moses?

Does Ephesians 2:15 Say That Christ Abolished the Law of Moses?

In Ephesians 2:15, Paul wrote that Christ broke down the wall of division between Jew and Gentile “by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances.” But what does Paul mean by this phrase? Is Paul saying that Christ abolished the Law of Moses, or something else?

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Did Jesus reject the Torah's dietary laws? (Mark 7:1-23)

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Did Jesus reject the Torah's dietary laws? (Mark 7:1-23)

Did Jesus reject the Torah’s dietary laws? Many say that he did, citing Mark 7:1-23 as proof. In this video, I will explain the problems with the traditional interpretation of this passage and offer an alternative view that presents a more consistent and accurate portrayal of Jesus’s teaching.

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