legalism

Looking upon Westernized Christianity, I'm floored as to how blind I was for so many years of my life concerning the ministry focus of each apostle. A prime example of this follows: Romans 4:2, 6 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath [whereof] to glory; but not before God. ... 6...

The modern push by Judaisers pushing to get more Christians to comply with the Law of Moses, specifically the feasts, observances, kosher (dietary) laws, Sabbath keeping, etc., is picking up its feverish pace. I'd like to begin this thread with an observation aimed at Jesus' own relational...

I'm hearing more and more about another growing movement, which is belief that observance of Torah Law (Mosaic Law) coupled with faith in Christ Jesus is required to gain and retain one's salvation. Now, granted, the Mosaic Law was a valid requirement upon Israel, as can be seen through Torah...

For starters, let's define the intent and purpose of the Mosaic Law: 1 - It revealed the holiness of God to the nation of Israel (Leviticus 19:2]; 20:7–8). 2 - It set the nation of Israel completely apart from all the other nations around her (Exodus 19:5). 3 - It showed the sinfulness of man...

Romans 3:21-22 21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 22 Even the righteousness of God [which is] by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: Romans 10:3 For they being...

As I have mentioned before in another thread of mine, there is a growing number of Gentile believers who choose to keep the Jewish cultural traditions of Sabbath keeping, dietary laws and Jewish observances, such as feasts and festivals. Sounds harmless, right? This growing trend of Christians...

Before we start, I'd like it to be understood that I'm not saying that nobody should be keeping the Sabbath as they choose to observe it.? What I'm going to present here is to address a belief, taught by those who say we should all be living under all or part of the Law of Moses and all the Ten...

Acts 15 is so powerful in what it reveals, but how does one become equipped with the warps and twists about that chapter, and other throughout the Bible? Well, here is a help:

I'm sure many of you agree with the Bible in what is called the "tithe" in most circles, or your "giving," and that it's based upon whatsoever one purposes in his own heart. That's just NT teaching. Then there's that pesky little thing some people label as the tithe "principle." That one seems...

Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 4:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “My Sheep.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 15:1-19 (ESV). The Old Way and the New Way (vv. 1-5) But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to...