Tag: CallOnHisName
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5:14-16 “The Light of the World”
After Yeshua issues a warning to remain faithful in covenant, He goes on to say: You yourselves are the light of the world; not able is a city to be hidden on a hill top lying. – Matthew 5:14 First and foremost, light exists out of YHVH– Therefore everything that proceeds from YHVH is also…
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5:17-18 “Do not think I have come to abolish the Law…”
After Yeshua Messiah sets up the framework of what following God looks like, He says something that people interpret in many ways. Not think that I have come to abolish the Torah or the Prophets. Not have I come to abolish, but to fulfill. – Matthew 5:17 The first words of this famous statement are…
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Romans 15
In Romans 14, Paul addresses disagreements among believers over food, days, and personal convictions, emphasizing that each person answers to God and should not judge or despise another based upon personal convictions. He urges those who are “strong” in understanding their freedom to avoid causing others to stumble, even limiting themselves out of love. Flowing…
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Greek Word Study- John: 1:1-19
Previously, we looked at John 1:1 on its own. But, from the desire to seek truth, decided to study the chapter of John 1 carefully; testing what it actually says, not what is often assumed. The goal: To examine whether this chapter is applicable to support the trinitarian framework it’s commonly used to defend, or…
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Romans 16
In Romans 15, Paul shows that Messiah is not only for Yisrael but also for the Nations, fulfilling the prophets as those who had not heard or seen Him, coming to understand and place their hope in Him; his mission reflects that purpose of bringing the nations into obedient faith, while also demonstrating unity through…
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5:19-20 Least and Greatest in the Kingdom of the Heavens
In verse 18, Yeshua has confirmed that not even one stroke of the Torah would pass away until the complete fulfillment of God’s plan should come to fruition. Then He continues: Whoever if then shall break one of the commands of these the least and shall teach thus the others, least he will be called…
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A Recap of Acts 21-28: Accusations against Paul and House-Arrest
Acts 21 After the completion of his letter to the Romans, Paul journeys toward Jerusalem, bringing a collection from Gentile assemblies intended to support the poor there. Though he is greeted warmly by the assemblies of Messiah, the Jewish community is weary of him because of rumors circulating that he has taught to abandon Moses,…
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5:21-22 Murder Starts in the Heart
After Yeshua addresses that the Pharisees and Scribes are not as righteous as the people have been led to believe, He begins correcting some misinterpreted command in Torah: You have heard it said to the ancients, “Not you shall murder. Whoever now shall murder shall be liable to judgement.” – Matthew 5:21 Before jumping into…
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Romans Study Guide
Download the Printable PDF version here: Romans-Study-Guide.pdf Romans 1 The Good News & The Accountability of Humanity Summary Key Focus: Access to knowledge is not the issue; response to truth is. Old Testament References: 17 “The righteous shall live by faith.” Word Study: Gospel Questions to Ask Romans 2 Impartial Judgment & Identity Summary Key…
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Understanding Pentecost and Shavuot
I’m sure most of us are familiar with the “Day of Pentecost” in Acts 2- the moment when the Apostles and the gathered believers received the Spirit. But when I first began studying the original appointed times of The Father, it was because while reading in the interlinear bible I noticed that the Greek word…