The Narrow Way

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  • Romans 9

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    Paul has shown that life in the Spirit brings transformation, sonship and hope even through suffering, but this raises a deeper covenant question: if God’s promises are being fulfilled in Messiah, what does that mean for Yisrael? Romans 9 turns to God’s faithfulness, election and mercy, showing that His covenant purposes have always unfolded according…

  • The Trinity, Constantine, The Arian Controversy & Church History

    The Trinity, Constantine, The Arian Controversy & Church History

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    I want to start this off by saying I understand the trinity is deeply ground into the faith of many. A few months ago, even saying this thought out loud felt.. well, blasphemous. As I’ve spoken about before, I was raised mixed-yoke, Catholic with some Judaism sprinkled in. The only church understanding I received was…

  • Romans 10

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    In Romans 9 Paul highlights God’s sovereign role in fulfilling His covenant purposes. Yisrael stumbled by relying on Torah as a source of self righteousness- while God preserves a faithful remnant and extends mercy to those He calls. In Romans 10, he shifts the focus to response- righteousness comes through trusting His promise, confessing allegiance…

  • Romans 11

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    In Romans 10, Paul explained that not everyone who hears the message of Messiah responds in faith, because hearing alone is not the same as being called. Those whom God has chosen and called to be receptive will hear, understand, and be empowered to respond in trust and confession. In Romans 11, he shows that…

  • Passover, Unleavened Bread, First-fruits and the 3 days Debate

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    Since becoming Torah Observant last year, I have been looking forward to the first appointed time of YHVH- Passover, or Pasech. I know most Christians celebrate easter and we did too when I was growing up. Full on pagan easter too, not even trying to remember Yeshua- eggs and ham and candy/ toy baskets. Then…

  • 5:3-12 The Beatitudes

    5:3-12 The Beatitudes

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    The opening words of Yeshua’s teaching in the Gospel of Matthew 5 begin with a series of statements referred to as the ‘Beatitudes’. These are not random blessings, nor are they new ideas. They are deeply rooted in the language and themes of the Torah and the Prophets. What is Blessing? The word “blessed” (Makarios)…

  • Romans 12

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    In Romans 11, Paul explains that followers are like branches in an olive tree; natural branches were broken off because of their disobedience and lack of trust, and wild branches were grafted in by faith. He warns that their standing there is effected by the life they live, and to continue in goodness. Now in…

  • 5:13 “The Salt of the Earth”

    5:13 “The Salt of the Earth”

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    “You are the salt of the earth. If however the salt becomes tasteless, with what will it be salted? For nothing it prevails any longer except to be cast out to be trampled upon by men.” — Matthew 5:13 The phrase “salt of the earth” is often understood in a very surface-level way, usually reduced…

  • Romans 13

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    In Romans 12 Paul calls believers into a transformed life- offering themselves as living sacrifices, walking in humility, loving sincerely, and overcoming evil with good. The focus is personal conduct and how we reflect YHVH’s character in our relationships. In Romans 13, he extends that same mindset into the public sphere and addresses how believers…