21 But now, quite apart from Torah, God’s way of making people righteous in his sight has been made clear — although the Torah and the Prophets give their witness to it as well — 22 and it is a righteousness that comes from God, through the faithfulness of Yeshua the Messiah, to ...
In the Jewish context, this would primarily be the Torah, which was given to guide the people in righteousness and holiness. The phrase underscores the authority and sacredness of God's instructions, which are meant to be followed with reverence and not overshadowed by human customs. by your ...
“For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made to you the power and coming of our LordJesusChrist, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty…. We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto you do well that you take heed, as unto a light that shines ...
It is a lesson that many Jews, especially in the diaspora still need to learn. It is not the action of the Jewish person that dictates the narrative, but rather the motivation of those writing the story. And in far too many cases, the motivations are unhealthy ones. Hate doesn’t just...
Nevertheless, that revelation didn’t stop him from being zealous to do good works for the kingdom of God or follow Torah. And it should not stop us. A homeless Israeli on a Tel Aviv Street is just one of the people Yeshua was referring to when He said, “I was hungry and you gave...
The traditional Jewish explanation is that Maccabee (Hebrew: מכבים Machabi, מכבים) is an acronym for the Torah verse that was the battle-cry of the Maccabees, "Mi chamocha ba'elim YHWH", "Who is like You among the heavenly powers, Lord!", as well as ...
Envisioning God as omnipotent seems unsatisfactory, particularly in the aftermath of the Shoah when God was unable to protect the Jewish people from the realities of attempted genocide. Indeed, the question already appears in books like Job, which raises questions about divine righteousness in times ...
The synagogue is beautiful with its white and green herringbone tiles, turquoise pillars, embroidered hangings, and glittering chandeliers. Check out Elija’s Chair (used for the circumcision ritual), the original deerskin Torah scrolls, and the mikvah (a ritual bath) in the basement that’s fil...
Flames had seriously damaged at least part of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, which has been operating for more than a century. The damage caused by the Hurst fire remains unclear. Have there been any fatalities? The Eaton fire killed five people, fire officials say. While there haven...
the divine covenant with David brings the biblical story to a theological highpoint. Each of these ancient covenants helps to prepare the way for messianic times, but Jewish and Christian traditions agree that hopes for a coming Messiah are anchored most explicitly in the Lord’s covenant with...