Messiah Matters Show #538 – What is One Law
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Dec 18, 2025 Dive into the intriguing world of One Law theology, where God's Torah applies to both Jews and Gentiles. Discover how it challenges common misconceptions and defends its stance on salvation by faith, not works. Explore the complexities of biblical texts, from Yeshua's teachings on the Torah to Paul’s writings. The discussion also tackles thought-provoking issues like the civil and moral categories of commandments, and critiques misconceptions raised by critics. Uncover the prophetic insights suggesting a future where Gentiles partake in Torah observance!
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Paul Shapes The Postapostolic Narrative
- Without Paul's letters, early Christianity would likely look far more One Law oriented.
- Scholarship increasingly recognizes Jesus' continuity with first-century Judaism and Torah observance.
Matthew 5 Upholds Torah's Ongoing Authority
- Jesus' words in Matthew 5:17–20 affirm continuing validity of Torah until all is fulfilled.
- Dismissing the Sermon on the Mount as pre-crucifixion rhetoric conflicts with the universal scope of Jesus' teaching.
Rereading Mark 7 On Purity, Not Diet
- Mark 7 likely addresses purity traditions and not a blanket nullification of kosher laws.
- First-century Jewish memory of persecution over food laws makes wholesale abandonment unlikely in context.
