And because he put his trust in YHWH, He reckoned it to his merit. Genesis 15:6 (JPS translation) To – Yesterday we looked at the passage in Deuteronomy that suggests our meritorious deeds matter. We discovered that tsedaqah (righteousness) is a very old expression of God’s accounting. But one further point must be made. In…
It will be therefore to our merit before YHWH Eloheinu to observe faithfully this whole instruction, as He has commanded us. Deuteronomy 6:24 (JPS translation with name corrections) Merit – After the Reformation, verses like this one are difficult to integrate. Perhaps that’s one of the reasons that Christianity created the chasm between the “old”…
In the last few weeks we have witnessed two wonderful things happen in our little cyber community. First, many people are connecting to a great discussion on Hebraic thinking, patterns, festivals and exegesis. Now, some of them are getting connected beyond this web page foundation. They are deciding to do life together by connecting with…
“Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them, otherwise you have no reward with your Father in heaven.” Matthew 6:1 Righteousness – Yeshua proclaims Kingdom principles. He announces how the citizens of His Father’s Kingdom act in ways that compete with the kingdoms of this world. He is not talking about…
for in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “But the righteous man shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17 Righteous – Tim Hegg, in the book The Letter Writer, makes an incredibly important point about Paul’s understanding of righteousness after his encounter with Christ. Paul as a…
Then you will cry out in that day because of your king whom you have chosen for yourselves, but the LORD will not answer you in that day. 1 Samuel 8:18 Will Not Answer – America’s political beauty contest is over. America has a new king. While the world applauds the peaceful transfer of power,…
For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law. Romans 3:28 Apart From – There’s a restaurant in Mount Dora, Florida, where patrons pay whatever they feel the meal is worth. You decide what you want to pay. If you don’t like it, you don’t pay at all. …
