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Show #549 - Is One Law the Doctrine of Satan? Description In this episode, we look at a significant amount of material starting with an interview with one of the founders of the UMJC, Daniel Juster, who claims One Law theology is a doctrine of Satan. Then we look at an interview with non-believing Jews where one claims the Messianic and Torah movement should be seen as a blessing. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 3:42 Who is Dan Juster• 12:51 Juster’s Problem with One Law• 26:33 Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz Article• 44:53 Ari Abramowitz Response• 57:55 Black Hebrew Israelism• 107:20 Juster believes One Law is from Satan Links The Modern Messianic Movement Explained with Dr. Dan JusterIs Christian Zionism an Existential Threat Destroying Jews and the Nation of Israel?The Jewish people are not fragile Is the Christian Embrace of Jewish Roots a Blessing… or a Threat | Land of Israel NetworkBlack Israelite Confronts Hasidic JewBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #549 – Is One Law the Doctrine of Satan? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #548 - Erasing Jewishness? Description In this episode, we begin by talking about various definitions of Messianic Judaism. We consider the prominent leaders in the movement and their definitions before we offer our own. Then we turn back to Dr. David Rudolph’s article on the Hebrew Roots/One Law theology to look at his interpretation of Acts 15 along with problems he sees with Gentile inclusion into the Messianic Jewish Community. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 3:08 What is Messianic Judaism• 18:27 What I believe MJ is• 31:30 Acts 15• 107:44 Results of One Law Links Article by Dr. David RudolphBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #548 – Erasing Jewishness? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #547 - Define Messianic Judaism Description In this episode, we look at my recent time at the MJAA conference and discuss a good definition for Messianic Judaism. We look at statements from the MJAA and the UMJC to asses if the MJAA falls into such a title. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:17 Start• 6:36 The MJAA• 26:43 MJAA Statement on MJ• 34:11 UMJC Definition of MJ• 42:32 Redefining the MJAA Links MJAA – Messianic MovementUMJC – Defining Messianic JudaismBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #547 – Define Messianic Judaism appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #546 - He's Talking About You Description In this episode, we look at several questions that have come in including, are there going to be different classes/positions in the world to come? Agency and how Yeshua doesn’t fit a vassal model. Finally, we get back into Dr. David Rudolf’s article on Ephesians 2 and One Law theology. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:15 Start• 7:50 Suzerain/Vassal Treaties• 18:06 Class/Position in Heaven• 32:33 The UMJA and One Law• 42:14 Back to Rudolph’s Paper• 102:57 He’s Talking About You! Links Article by Dr. David RudolphBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #546 – He’s Talking About You appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #545 - R. L. Solberg And The "False Gospel" Description In this episode, we look at a new video by R.L. Solberg where he claims FFOZ is teaching a false gospel. This is not new for Solberg, as he often claims people teach a false Gospel, but in this instance we move through portions of his video to show why Solberg misrepresents positions to build his case. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:17 – Start• 8:03 Talking About Solberg• 15:39 – Ten Things About Solberg• 17:24 – Missing Definitions• 23:57 – Solberg Doesn’t Take it Lightly?• 28:35 – What is Sin?• 45:47 – How to Read Scripture• 52:39 – Solberg is Lying Links First Fruits of Zion – A Biblical Examination – SolbergBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #545 – R. L. Solberg And The “False Gospel” appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #544 - One Law Arguments Refuted!!! Description In this episode, we continue our look at Dr. David Rudolph’s article where he opposes One Law theology. We have reached the portion of the article where Rudolph gives responses to common arguments from One Law proponents. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:14 Start• 13:17 One Law Arguments• 20:43 We should live like Yeshua• 38:41 Acts 15.1• 45:55 Festivals in the Prophets• 55:30 Don’t you want to be blessed? Links Article by Dr. David RudolphBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #544 – One Law Arguments Refuted!!! appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #543 - Circumcision in the New Testament? Description In this episode, we look at the topic that occupies a significant amount of our content, circumcision… again. The question is asked, where in the Apostolic Scriptures do we see the need for Gentiles to be circumcised? Links Become and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #543 – Circumcision in the New Testament? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #542 - Different One Laws? Description In this episode, we continue our look at Dr. David Rudolph’s paper on Hebrew Roots/One Law. In this section of the paper, Rudolph contends there are various kinds of One Law theology, hard One Law, Soft One Law, and partial One Law. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:16 Start• 8:48 Recap• 21:54 Identity in Yeshua not Bloodline• 34:47 Hard Line One Law• 42:26 Soft One Law• 50:38 Partial One Law Links Article by Dr. David RudolphBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #542 – Different One Laws? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #541 - Distinction Theology? Description In this episode, we take a look at an article written by Dr. David Rudolph that lays out a “standard” Messianic Jewish view of distinction theology. Rudolph uses passages like Romans 1 and 11, and Ephesians 2 as the foundation for his argument. As we walk through the article we take a look at some of the passage he brings up to who the One Law perspective. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:18 Start• 10:54 Looking at the Article• 20:42 Acts 15• 36:50 1 Corinthians 7.17ff• 1:00.25 One Law View? Links Article by Dr. David RudolphBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #541 – Distinction Theology? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #540 - One Law Theology: What is Distinction Theology Description In this episode, we revisit the Et Cepher and look at several emails that have come in. Included, a look at Hebrews 2:7, who the “Et Cepher Publishing Group” actually is, and the claims about a 29th chapter of Acts.Watch the first video on the Et Cepher here. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:18 Start• 10:38 Hebrews 2.7• 19:50 Who is the Et Cepher Group?• 26:11 Pronunciation of the Sacred Name• 34:08 Including Acts 29? Links What Version of the Bible Should I Read? – Tim Hegg5 Reasons to Avoid the Et Cepher Bible – David Wilber Become and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #540 – Et Cepher Follow up appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #539 - One Law Theology: What is Distinction Theology Description In this episode, we look at some of the views of those in the Messianic Jewish community that oppose One Law Theology. First we look at Ephesians 2.11-22 and discuss the One Law view of this text. Then we look at an interview with Dr. David Rudolf who opposes One Law theology and takes a much more “hardcore” view of Distinction Theology. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:25 Start• 7:13 Distinction Theology• 30:58 Ephesians• 2:11-22 Explained• 42:30 Rudolf tries to Explain Ephesians• 51:11 Not Quite True Links One New Man, Hebrew Roots, Replacement Theology – David RudolfA Commentary on Ephesians – Tim HeggOne New Man – Tim HeggBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #539 – One Law Theology: What is Distinction Theology appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #538 - What is One Law Description In this episode, we look at One Law theology. What is it? Is it Biblical? What are some of the main objections? We will look at some often cited texts and we also look at several videos from people who make objections to One Law theology. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:19 Start• 8:19 What is One Law?• 18:10 The Mormon Conundrum• 28:18 Yeshua and the Law• 41:16 Explaining Paul• 48:21 Reaction Videos Links The False Teacher of Modern Day JudaizersInterview with Dr. Michael BrownFive Things Jesus Never SaidBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #538 – What is One Law appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #537 - The Et Cepher Description In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Et Cepher Bible and see if the criticism is warranted. We look at the base translation and the person behind the work to bring the Et Cepher to market. We discuss some of the translation choices, the inclusion and exclusion of “et” throughout the text, the theological elements that have been included, a discussion on canonization, and the controversial decision to add the 16th century book of Jasher. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • Start 2:16• Et Cepher Intro 7:27• Base Text 12:29• Who’s Behind the Et Cepher? 18:49• Inclusion of Jasher 25:00• Hebrews 8-9 – 35:19• Et Theology 37:17• Exodus 6 – 40:44• John 1 – 44:50• Does it Matter? – 57:06 Links What Version of the Bible Should I Read? – Tim Hegg5 Reasons to Avoid the Et Cepher Bible – David Wilber Become and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #537 – The Et Cepher appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #536 - Translations Description In this episode, we have a discussion about the Septuagint, the Vulgate, and the Aramaic Targums, the we move to canonization of the Scriptures and the belief within Judaism of the Great Assembly and Yavneh. Finally, we finish with a look at various bible translations. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 4:15 Intro• 11:12 How to Use the Aramaic Targums• 29:07 The LXX• 34:40 Canonization• 48:08 Bible Translations Links Become and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #536 – Translations appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #535 - Should We Reject Paul? Description In this episode, we recap the 2025 Evangelical Theological Society annual meeting in Boston. We look at the reasons I believe it’s important to go and some of the benefits we get from it. We also discuss comments on recent videos where people have attacked the deity of Yeshua and claimed He is simply an “agent” of God, and also claims that Paul’s letters are not canonical. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:17 Start• 5:45 Benefit of the ETS• 14:06 Sessions I attended• 27:28 Books from ETS• 33:45 – Deity of Yeshua• 36:57 Should We Get Rid of Paul Links Become and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #535 – Should We Reject Paul? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #534 - What's So New? Description In this episode, we look at Hebrews 10 and consider the traditional view that the writer believes the Torah, and specifically the sacrificial system has been done away with. Then we move to the New Covenant and ask what exactly has been fulfilled. Finally, a discussion on the Bible and if it has so many mistake how can we trust it? Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:20 Start• 8:54 Future of the Messianic Movement• 16:44 Hebrews 10• 35:57 What is Fulfilled in the New Covenant?• 50:55 Does the Bible Have Tons of Mistakes? Links TorahResource Academic ConferenceSin SacrificeBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #534 – What’s So New? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #533 - Yeshua & Oral Law Description In this episode, we discuss the recent letter that was sent to IAMCS congregations and the split taking place between the alphabet groups (IAMCS, UMJC, MJAA). Then we look at a question about Yeshua and Oral Law. Did Yeshua actually condemn oral law or does He actually cite it? How should we as believers in Yeshua approach rabbinic tradition and Oral Torah? Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 3:27 Start• 12:09 IAMCS Letter• 22:56 One Law Infiltration?• 28:44 Did Yeshua Keep the Mishnah?• 40:11 Rabbinic Story Response• 46:41 Formation of the Mishnah Links TorahResource Academic ConferenceThere Shall Be One LawBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #533 – Yeshua & Oral Law appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #532 - Are We On the Wrong Calendar? Description In this episode, we look at common objection to the rabbinical calendar. Many within the Hebrew Roots movement believe we should be keeping various calendars but is this true? To understand this argument we first attempt to define what Hebrew Roots and Messianic Judaism is and look and the differences between them. Then we look at the problems and strengths of the traditional calendar. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:22 Start• 11:50 Calendar Debate• 14:56 Hebrew Roots VS Messianic• 25:52 Problems with Traditional Calendar• 47:00 Old VS New Two House Theology• 53:00 Sanctuary Cities Links TorahResource Academic ConferenceThere Shall Be One LawBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #532 – Are We On the Wrong Calendar? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #531 - Salvation by Faith Alone Description In this episode, we look at the celebration of Halloween and ask if Christians should be involved in celebrating this holiday, or if the modern Church’s replacement with things like “Trunk or Tread” are ok from a biblical perspective. Then we turn to the doctrine of salvation by faith alone. Has the Church missed something here? What do we do with Yeshua’s response to the rich young ruler? Does James advocate for salvation my works? All of these points are looked at and discussed. Time Stamps (for YouTube Video) • 2:17 – Start• 9:36 – Discussion on Halloween• 37:08 – Salvation by Faith Alone Links TorahResource Academic ConferenceThere Shall Be One LawBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #531 – Salvation by Faith Alone appeared first on Messiah Matters.

Show #530 - The Term "Pronomian" Description In this episode, we look at an article by R.M. Bailey that contends the term “pronomian” is taking on a new shape and that we should use it as a hermeneutical term instead of a label. We survey the article and give some opinions and history as to how this term has been used in the past five years. Finally, a look at the teachers who have used this term and how we are more united than ever before, not because of a label or a theological perspective, but because of our love for our King Yeshua. Links R.M Bailey PostBecome and Executive ProducerTorahResource Pronomian ConferenceTR Learning Center Executive Producers Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #530 – The Term “Pronomian” appeared first on Messiah Matters.