How can today’s Messianic movement widely advocate that the Torah is still valid, when Galatians is clear that the Law of Moses was a thing of the past?
Torah Validity
How can you say that the Law of Moses is still to be followed by Christians today, when it is quite clear that Jesus terminated the Law, being its end?
How can you say that the Law of Moses is still to be followed by Christians today, when it is quite clear that we are no longer under a tutor?
How can you say that the Law of Moses is still to be followed by Christians today, when it is quite clear that the Law of commandments has been abolished?
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews a number of the approaches one might find, within the Messianic sphere of influence, regarding the epistles of the Apostle Paul. As is commonly asked of our ministry:
I am having difficulty understanding the writings of the Apostle Paul. In my spirit, I believe his letters to be inspired of the Holy One, but in reading them I sense that they might be opposed to Torah. Can you help me with this?
This further study, of what “under the Law” really means, will consider some of the strengths and weaknesses today’s Messianic Believers have, especially when a Christian family member or friend exclaims “We’re not under the Law!” Not only will this analysis provide some more detailed answers to those who are skeptical of a Messianic’s Torah obedience, but it is engaged with contemporary thought and opinion surrounding the terminology “under the Law,” and why “under the Law” meaning “obedient to the Torah of Moses” is a poor conclusion.
How many people across the Messianic and Hebrew Roots spectrum agree on the post-resurrection era validity of Moses’ Teaching—but then (strongly) disagree on how it should be implemented for Messiah’s followers?
J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics reviews how Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Ezekiel 36:25-27 play a significant role, in understanding the background of Paul’s remarks in 2 Corinthians 3 regarding the New Covenant. Part 2 of 2, addressing 2 Corinthians 3:7-18.
J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics reviews how Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Ezekiel 36:25-27 play a significant role, in understanding the background of Paul’s remarks in 2 Corinthians 3 regarding the New Covenant. Part 1 of 2, addressing 2 Corinthians 3:1-6.
J.K. McKee of Messianic Apologetics reviews Hebrews 10:1, 9, and whether or not it lends support to the idea that the Torah or Law of Moses has been abolished for the post-resurrection era.