Best Torahkeepers Podcasts (2024)

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What's the Deal with Angels? Hebrews 1:5–14 (Part 2) 43:27

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Send us a text In the 2nd episode of our apologetics study on the book of Hebrews, we cover Hebrews 1:5–14. This passage cites many Old Testament verses to demonstrate how Jesus is superior to the angels. We not only examine those passages from the Hebrew Bible, but we also discuss Philo, gnosticism, and new-age religion. Defending the Biblical Roo…

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The Supremacy of God's Son: Hebrews 1:1–4 (Part 1) 35:12

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Send us a text In this first episode of our apologetics Bible Study on the book of Hebrews, we look at the historical and literary setting of the text and examine the amazing prologue of the book (verses 1–4). In just this opening passage, we learn much about the divinity and superiority of Jesus and how His story began in the Old Testament (Tanakh…

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Black Hebrew Israelites with Vocab Malone 1:18:05

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Send us a text Meet Vocab Malone. He is a Street Apologist and arguably the top Christian apologist in the area of Black Hebrew Israelite theology. Join us for an engaging conversation about this controversial, race-based wing of Torahism. Vocab's Links YouTube Channel Instagram Blog Defending the Biblical Roots of Christianity Our website Our YouT…

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Confronting Modern Torah Movements - A Chat with Andrew Schumacher 1:08:38

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Send us a text Apologist and Christian thinker Andrew Schumacher recently joined me for a wide-ranging conversation. Of course, we discussed the recent controversies over the question "Are animal sacrifices, still required to atone for sin?" But also how to approach our Torah-keeping friends: Is there a path to unity? What makes something a false g…

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Sin Sacrifice: A Response to Caleb Hegg 50:08

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Send us a text Prof. Solberg recently published an academic paper in response to Caleb Hegg (link below) and in this pre-recorded video, he'll work through that paper and explain his response to Caleb’s various arguments. This is the next installment in a lively, ongoing conversation regarding the big question we posed on this channel: “Are animal …

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A Chat with Rabbi Eduardo Arroyo: Judaism, Hebrew Roots & Identity 1:12:51

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Send us a text Meet Messianic Rabbi Rabbi Eduardo Arroyo. He's a teacher, rabbi, apologist, and follower of Jesus. In our conversation, Rabbi Eduardo shares some great insight into the role of the Old Testament in the lives of Christ-followers. We also talk about the impact of Torahism (Torah-observant Christianity) on the body of Christ, what His …

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Sin Sacrifices & Hebrew Roots: A Rebuttal 1:04:44

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Send us a text It's become a big question among Torah-keepers: Are animal sacrifices still required to atone for sin? That is the big question that has kicked up a bit of dust with our Hebrew Roots (aka Torahism, Torah-keeping) friends. In this episode, we move this important conversation forward by looking at a rebuttal video put out by a Hebrew R…

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A Chat with Dr. David Harris - A Jewish Believer in Jesus 1:03:07

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Send us a text Meet Dr. David Harris, an independent Hebrew scholar raised in a Jewish household who became a theologian, author, and Jewish follower of Yeshua (Jesus). He’s also a former pastor at a Messianic Jewish Synagogue in New Mexico and has had personal experience with Torahism (Hebrew Roots, Torah-keepers) and the unique issues they bring …

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Acts 15 & the Law: An Apologetic Bible Study 56:20

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Send us a text Acts 15:1–29 records the Jerusalem Council (50 AD) which is where Paul, Peter, Barnabas, James, and other elders gathered in Jerusalem to discuss the pressing question: Are Gentile believers required to be circumcised and keep the old covenant law? In this episode we walk through this passage verse by verse and discover a whole lot a…

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Apologetics & Evangelism: A Chat with Andy Bannister 1:03:27

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Send us a text Meet Dr. Andy Bannister, a deep-thinking and often humorous author, speaker, and apologist from the UK. He joins us to talk about apologetics, evangelism, and his new book: "How to Talk about Jesus without Looking like an Idiot: A Panic-Free Guide to Having Natural Conversations about Your Faith." Andy is the Director of Solas CPC, a…

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Torah Psalms: Praising God's Law under the New Covenant 43:52

2M ago43:52

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Send us a text How should Christians navigate the Torah Psalms (and other OT passages) that praise God’s law, while at the same time acknowledging NT passages like Galatians 5:18 which says, “If you are led by the spirit you are not under the law”? IN this video, we look at that question by examining the Torah Psalms and trying to understand how we…

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Under the Law of God? Or the Law of Moses? 46:24

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Send us a text There's a passage in 1 Corinthians that offers profound insight into the relationship between Christians and the law. In fact, it addresses three big questions many Christians struggle with today. First, what is our relationship to the OT law? Are Christians required to keep the law of Moses? What about the Ten Commandments? What doe…

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Q&A: Torah in the Last Days, the Lost Tribes of Israel, Did Paul invent Christianity? 35:36

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Send us a text In this Q&A episode, Professor Solberg tackles three of your questions: How should we understand the OT prophecies about keeping Torah in the last days? Understanding the 10 lost tribes of Israel (and whether some of us have descended from those tribes) Was Paul the founder of Christianity? And there's a bonus question at the end! De…

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Does the Law Pre-date Sinai? Testing 12 Claims 44:15

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Send us a text In this episode we look at another "shotgun argument" from a Torah-keeper. This time it’s a cut-and-paste list of 12 OT verses intended to show that the old covenant law pre-dates Sinai. The thesis we put to the test is this: “The giving of the law at Sinai is the complete revelation of the old covenant law which was introduced at va…

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A Jew for Jesus - An Interview with Dan Sered 1:03:03

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Send us a text Meet Dan Sered. He was born in Israel to a secular Jewish family, eventually came to faith in Yeshua (Jesus) as his Lord and Savior, and is now COO at the international ministry Jews For Jesus. In this interview, Dan shares his amazing testimony, his unique insight on Torahism (aka Hebrew Roots Movement, Torah-keepers), and some grea…

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Addressing 17 Hebrew Roots Questions 37:51

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Send us a text A few years back, a Hebrew Roots documentary was released called "The Way," in which they interview all sorts of Torah-keepers and really make a case for why people should be keeping the Torah feasts, avoiding Christmas and Easter, eating biblically clean (kosher), keeping the seventh day Shabbat, and so on. (And for the record, I se…

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The End of the OT Sacrifices: Testing 119 Ministries 39:31

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Send us a text One thing I like and respect about 119 Ministries is that they encourage everyone to test their teachings. I think that’s commendable. And that’s exactly what we’re going do. In this video, we test their video called “Animal Sacrifices in Light of the Messiah.” Because if animal sacrifices are still how we atone for sin (as Torah-kee…

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A Case for Sabbath-Keeping (Pt. 2): A New Covenant Sabbath 42:29

4M ago42:29

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Send us a text Our biblical case for Sabbath-keeping and what it looks like under the New Covenant, Part 2. In this episode, we examine the Sabbath in the NT, starting with everything that Jesus taught and commanded about it in the gospels. From there we expand our study to the rest of the NT and talk about what a Sabbath rest looks like for a foll…

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A Case for Sabbath-Keeping (Pt. 1): Shabbat in the Torah 46:00

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Send us a text We’ve discussed a number of times whether or not Christians are required to keep the Sabbath. And I have shown a several reasons from Scripture why I believe the answer is no, we’re not required to keep the Sabbath as it was given under the Old Covenant. And this can be a pretty polarizing issue. Especially for our “Torah-keeping” an…

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Jesus in the Torah with Chad Bird 1:04:52

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Send us a text Chad Bird is an author, speaker and a scholar-in-residence at 1517.org with a unique way of looking at Scripture that is equally intellectual and inspirational. He's also a specialist in Old Testament and Hebrew studies. Join us for a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation about finding Jesus in the Torah. Links mentioned in this …

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Passover, Easter & the Lord's Supper 17:26

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Send us a text Let’s step into the sandals of a first-century Jewish disciple of Jesus and try to experience Passover from that perspective. What does the Last Supper have to tell us about Easter? The setting is dusty, ancient Jerusalem, buzzing with Pesach activity. Earlier in the week, Jesus entered the city to triumphant shouts of “Hosanna to th…

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The Bible: What is the best Translation? Should we read it literally? 24:46

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Send us a text What’s the best translation of the Bible? KJV? NIV? ESV? CSB? NASB? I’ve actually given a lot of thought to this question and in this episode, I share the differences between translations and a suggestion for choosing a translation to read. We'll also take a brief look at the history of how we got our English Bible. Also, what does i…

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Mormonism Exposed - An Interview with Robby Lashua 1:05:42

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Send us a text Meet Robby Lashua. He grew up around Mormonism his whole life and has a heart to bring the Gospel of Jesus to our Mormon friends. In this interview, Robby shares the basics of Mormonism; what they believe, where they came from, who was Joseph Smith, and how Christians can witness to Mormons. Robby's witnessing techniques (article) St…

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Torah Shadows of Christ (Part 2) 18:49

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Send us a text In a previous episode (link below) we took a close look at Colossians 2:16–17, and saw how Paul teaches that the food laws, feasts (festivals), and Sabbath laws commanded under the old covenant, are not required under the New Covenant. In this companion video, we address three additional objections from our “Torah keeping” friends on…

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Torah Shadows of Christ (Col. 2:16-17) 32:12

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Send us a text Let's study one the most powerful texts disproving the theology of Torahism. Colossians 2:16–17 says, “Do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.” Th…

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One Law for the Native and the Stranger 29:55

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Send us a text The idea of “one law for both Israel and the foreigner” appears four times in the Torah. Does this mean Gentiles were under the entire law? We look at each passage to discover the answer. My hope is that this will help us respond more biblically the next time a Torah-keeper cites these verses to argue this issue. I can’t tell you how…

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Understanding End Times Biblical Prophecies 45:06

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Send us a text If anyone tells you that they know exactly what an end times prophecy means, take that as your cue to run away! In this video, we let Scripture interpret itself and teach us how to understand the language of the prophets. We look at a number of really important issues that you may not be aware of (or may not have considered) when it …

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Mark 7 (Bible Study) - What Defiles a Person 35:39

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Send us a text Mark 7:1–23 is a passage that records Jesus clash with the Pharisees over traditions and commandments and what defiles a person. And this is a fascinating passage because we see how Jesus deals with different people, and we get a glimpse at His genius as a rabbi and a teacher in taking a particular confrontation or challenge from the…

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Answering Seventh Day Adventism with Myles Christian 1:11:02

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Send us a text Meet Myles Christian, a former Seventh Day Adventist who has now become a missionary to SDAs. He's a wealth of knowledge with a deep, systematic understanding of SDA theology. Myles shares his personal story about hearing the true Gospel of Jesus which led him to question and ultimately leave Seventh Day Adventism. Our conversation c…

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What's "New" About the New Covenant? 48:25

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Send us a text In this episode we study Jeremiah’s Old Covenant prophecy announcing God’s promise of a New Covenant in Jeremiah 31:31–34. We’re going to answer the question: How does New Covenant differ from the Old Covenant? What exactly makes it new? We’ll look at its historical and prophetic context, the essence of what it is, and its fulfillmen…

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Ministers of a New Covenant 24:16

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Send us a text 2 Corinthians Chapter 3 is a fascinating text that has a lot to tell us about the New Covenant, as well as the end of the Old Covenant and the ministry and law of Moses. In fact, this passage presents an insurmountable problem for the theology of Torahism, which tries to teach that Christians are still under the Old Covenant law. The…

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Where are the prophecies of Jesus' resurrection? 8:45

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Send us a text A Jewish friend recently challenged me to explain why Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah. Specifically, he wanted to know where the Old Testament prophets foretold that the Messiah would die, be dead for three days, and rise from the grave. I thought it might be helpful if I shared my answer here on my own channel, as well, beca…

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Interview: Alisa Childers on Deconstructing Christianity 52:36

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Send us a text There is a troubling trend called "deconstruction" infiltrating our churches and affecting friends, family, and spouses. It's why we've seen well-known musicians and pastors walk away from the faith in the past few years. It has disrupted, dismantled, and destroyed the faith of many. Our guest is Alisa Childers, who co-authored a boo…

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Sarah, Hagar & Torah Keeping 22:17

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Send us a text Examining Paul's provocative analogy in Galatians 4. It’s easy to imagine the apostle Paul with a Torah scroll next to him opened to the book of Genesis as he wrote his letter to the Galatians. He returns time and again to the life of Abraham in his argument against the first century Judaizers, who taught that followers of Jesus were…

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Testing 119 Ministries: Garments & Wineskins 28:59

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Send us a text What was Jesus teaching with His parables about the garments and the wineskins, which are recorded in all three synoptic Gospels (Matthew 9, Mark 2, and Luke 5). Our friends at 119 Ministries reject the idea that He was talking about introducing the new thing and the passing of the old. And it makes sense that those who subscribe to …

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World Religions: Which belief system is the most true? 24:57

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Send us a text Put on your thinking cap and join me for a thought experiment in which we will attempt to shed some light on the question: Which belief system corresponds most closely to the true state of reality? Islam? Atheism? Christianity? Buddhism? In this mini-lecture, we'll use philosophical and theological analysis to examine the top 14 beli…

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Interview: Dr. Michael Brown - Jesus, Jews and Hebrew Roots 1:04:28

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Send us a text Meet Dr. Michael Brown, a prolific author, apologist, radio host, and Jewish follower of Jesus with an amazing story. Our conversation covered a range of topics, from his personal testimony to his insights on Messianic Judaism and Torahism, to advice on how Christians can walk out their faith in a balanced, biblical way. Dr. Brown Re…

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Matthew 5:17-20 (Four Contexts) – An Academic Lecture 42:08

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Send us a text This is a recording of an academic lecture given by Professor Solberg on July 19, 2023. Abstract: Matthew 5:17–20 is a passage of particular interest because it serves as a proof text for the theology of Torahism (aka Hebrew Roots, Torah-keepers.) So correctly understanding this passage will shed valuable light on that discussion. Be…

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Easter Special: Should Christians celebrate Easter? 42:12

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Send us a text There are a ton of questions out there about Easter and whether Christians should celebrate it. And here’s the thing. While there are a lot of internet myths and conspiracy theories about Easter’s pagan and historical origins (which we address in this episode) there are also some legitimate concerns we need to look at. And we don’t w…

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A Challenge for Our Hebrew Roots Friends 29:10

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Send us a text If you’re a Torah-keeper Christian, I genuinely want to hear your thoughts on this. I’m going to present you with a set of Old Covenant commandments that I believe have clearly ended. To me this is undeniable evidence that the Law of Moses is no longer in effect. But I want to understand how you see it. How do you work out this issue…

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Interview: Brian Crawford - Jews, The Gospel, & Hebrew Roots 1:11:46

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Send us a text Meet Brian Crawford, the Director of Digital Evangelism at Chosen People Ministries. He's been sharing the Gospel with unbelieving Jews for over 15 years and has a lot of wisdom and insight to offer on the topics of Jewish evangelism, Messianic Judaism, and Torahism (aka Hebrew Roots, Torah-observant Christianity). Link Mentioned in …

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The Law & the Story of God 35:08

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Send us a text Let's take a 10,000-foot fly-over of the narrative of the Bible and look at the role that the Law plays in the overarching Story of God. If you’re a believer in God today, this is your story. The faith journey that we believers are living out today is the continuation of the same story we read about in Scripture. And knowing the over…

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The Law of Moses and the Gospel of Jesus: A Slow Motion Debate 42:16

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Send us a text A few months ago, Prof. Solberg offered five reasons why we can’t follow the Law of Moses and the Gospel of Jesus at the same time. David Wilber later posted a response to that teaching. We invited him on this channel to have a friendly discussion on this issue, but he politely declined. So here is Prof. Solberg's rebuttal of David's…

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6 Big Problems if Our Works Save Us: A Response on Galatians 6 48:44

9M ago48:44

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss whether we are saved by faith alone, or faith plus works (also known as "works-righteousness.") To fully understand this issue, we first take some time to unpack three commonly-confused aspects of salvation: regeneration, justification, and sanctification. There’s actually more confusion about these three c…

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Urban Apologetics with Dr. Eric Mason 1:10:46

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Send us a text Meet Dr. Eric Mason, pastor of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia, PA, and author of many books. In this discussion, he shares his wisdom and insight on a range of topics from cults, to racial identity, to biblical literacy, to pastoring a church. Enjoy! Dr. Mason's Church - Epiphany Fellowship Dr. Mason's new book - Urban Apologeti…

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Early Church History (Part 11 of 11) 25:11

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Send us a text Our goal was to determine if, by the conclusion of the Council of Nicaea, Christian theology had been altered or corrupted due to anti-Jewish attitudes. And if so, how, and to what extent, was it altered. While anti-Jewish attitudes did exist, we saw that they didn’t corrupt or negatively alter Christian theology to any appreciable d…

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Early Church History (Part 10 of 11) 28:04

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Send us a text We continue our examination of early Jewish-Christian relations by reviewing the theology and attitudes of Christianity at the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. In this episode we'll look at the decisions and artifacts generated by the council and compare them to our five-point New Testament framework on how Christians are to regard the J…

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Early Church History (Part 9 of 11) 20:59

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Send us a text We continue our examination of Jewish-Christian relations in the early Church by summarizing the early Christian writings that we've reviewed. In this podcast episode we'll compare those post-apostolic historical writings to our 5-point New Testament framework on how Christians are to regard the Jewish people and Jewish theology. We …

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Early Church History (Part 8 of 11) 32:16

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Send us a text We continue our examination of Jewish-Christian relations in the early Church by reviewing two more early writings: #1 - Melito of Sarde’s "On the Pascha" (~AD 170). This is a lesser-known work and one which Jewish scholar Shaye Cohen considers one of the foremost anti-Jewish texts of the 2nd century. The writing is believed to be a …

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Early Church History (Part 7 of 11) 32:40

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Send us a text We continue our examination of Jewish-Christian relations in the early Church by reviewing one teaching and one writing: #1: The teaching of Marcion Marcion of Sinope (AD 85-160) is a historical figure who embodied the sort of potent anti-Jewish sentiment many believe was prevalent in the ante-Nicene era. A great deal is known about …

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