Decoding the Text Introduction The biblical passage in Matthew 1:23 has long been a focal point of theological discussions, particularly concerning the translation of the term “virgin.” This verse, claiming the fulfillment of a prophecy from the Hebrew Scriptures in Isaiah 7:14, raises questions about the intentional choices made by… Read More »UNRAVELING THE VIRGIN BIRTH DEBATE
Examining the Historical Context in the New Testament Introduction The narrative of the virgin birth of Jsus is a significant aspect of Chr’istian theology, but its historical origins raise intriguing questions. By delving into the earliest New Testament writings, we can trace the absence of references to the virgin birth… Read More »EXPLORING THE ORIGINS OF THE VIRGIN BIRTH
בס”ד Pay Attention! The Text of Isaiah 9:6 (לם רבה) [לְמַרְבֵּ֨ה] הַמִּשְׂרָ֜ה וּלְשָׁל֣וֹם אֵֽין־קֵ֗ץ עַל־כִּסֵּ֤א דָוִד֙ וְעַל־מַמְלַכְתּ֔וֹ לְהָכִ֤ין אֹתָהּ֙ וּֽלְסַעֲדָ֔הּ בְּמִשְׁפָּ֖ט וּבִצְדָקָ֑ה מֵעַתָּה֙ וְעַד־עוֹלָ֔ם קִנְאַ֛ת יְהֹוָ֥ה צְבָא֖וֹת תַּעֲשֶׂה־זֹּֽאת׃ To him who increases the authority, and for peace without end, on David’s throne and on his kingdom, to establish it and… Read More »THE CLOSED MEM: DISPELLING NOTIONS OF JESUS AS THE MESSIAH AND UNVEILING HIDDEN MEANINGS IN SCRIPTURE
בס”ד Deuteronomy 29:9 – 30:20 from 3 September till 9 September 2023 1.The First and Second Covenant לְעׇבְרְךָ֗ בִּבְרִ֛ית ד’ אֱלֹקֶ֖יךָ וּבְאָלָת֑וֹ אֲשֶׁר֙ ד’ אֱלֹקֶ֖יךָ כֹּרֵ֥ת עִמְּךָ֖ הַיּֽוֹם׃ 11 because I have assembled you specifically in order that you may enter into a second covenant with G-d, your G-d—and, in order to make… Read More »PARSHAT NITZAVIM – A SECOND COVENANT AND A NEW COVENANT
From among your own people, your G-d Hashem will raise up for you a prophet like myself; that is whom you shall heed. This is just what you asked of your G-d Hashem at Horeb, on the day of the Assembly, saying, “Let me not hear the voice of my… Read More »MOSES’ SUCCESSOR IS…
The key to comprehending these prophetic verses is to read them in context. Do not read it with a Christian bias based on Matthew 1:20-23, and the truth of the text will become much clearer, for the Word of G-d is as pure and clear as water. This prophesy was… Read More »JEREMIAH 7:14 – THE YOUNG WOMAN WILL CALL HIM IMMANUEL
בס”ד We are in the month of Elul, preparing for Rosh Hoshanah, the Jewish New Year. At four times of the year the world is judged: On Passover judgment is passed concerning grain; on Shavuot concerning fruits that grow on a tree; on Rosh HaShanah, all creatures pass before Him like sheep [benei maron], as it is stated:… Read More »ATONEMENT BY BLOOD ALONE?
Faith in the Messiah is 1 of Maimonides’ 13 Principles of Faith. 12. I fully believe that the Messiah will definitely come and though he may also be a long time off I expect his coming every day. Maimonides codified belief in the Moshiach as one of the essential principles… Read More »WHY IS THE MESSIAH CALLED A SPROUT?
An often asked question is: “But why don’t Noahides believe in j’sus? An answer to this question is important, not to discredit another religion, but rather to clarify the Noahide position. This blog will address this question as briefly as possible. At the end of the article, there will be… Read More »WHY DO NOAHIDES NOT BELIEVE IN JESUS?
