Messiah Matters

In this episode, we discuss the long ending of Mark, then we turn to Hebrew Primacy and a question that was posed, “why does it matter.” We also look at several other topics. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Eric Warren, Kyle Ripley.… The post Show #406 – Mark That Off the List appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss several questions that have come in on various videos including what Matt. 22:14 means, Matt. 5:17 and Psalm 22. Then we turn to a clip of a prominent atheist who corners a Christian and how we should approach evangelical discussions. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob &… The post Show #405 – Walking Into the Wrong Debate appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss how much we should rely on Jewish tradition when celebrating the biblical festivals, then we turn to the term “under the law” to determine what this might mean, finally a look at a discussion we had about the sabbath being changed to Sunday and some of the responses that we… The post Show #404 – I Think You Misunderstood appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss study Bibles and weather or not they should contain theories of pagan origins of biblical stories. Then we turn some interesting comments against the Trinity and see how these comments actually go against their own position. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville,… The post Show #403 – Study Bible appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss Cain and Abel's sacrifice and why one was accepted and the other wasn't according to various hermeneutics, then we move to a question about the majority calendar and why we don't believe the Sabbath has been changed to Sunday, and finally, we look at comments from unitarians and how they… The post Show #402 – Acceptable to God appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the common belief that Gentiles have different laws than Jews, also a response to a comment where someone attempted to talk to their elders about the Sabbath and believes the waisted 10 years of fellowship, and finally conversation on Romans 14 and what Paul is actually talking about. Executive Producer:… The post Show #401 – But I'm Not Part of Israel appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the new book by Al Garza and James Trimm which translates 11 Hebrew manuscripts on the Gospel of John. Some have seen this new book as proof that the New Testament was originally written in Hebrew, but is this where the evidence actually points? Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan,… The post Show #400 – Al Garza's New Testament Claims appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss our position that Jesus followed the majority calendar, what does that mean for us today? We also look label “Messianic” and how this might relate to modern-day Judaisms. Finally, a look at modern communities and if Torah observant believers should be willing to attend a Sunday Church. Executive Producer: Lee… The post Show #399 – Labels, Calendars, and Community appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss binitarian beliefs. We also look at the festival sabbaths and how believers should view these. Then we move to the common question of what is allowed on the weekly Sabbath. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Eric Warren.… The post Show #398 – Let's Talk About the Sabbath appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the argument by some that states Yeshua is divine but not YHVH. What exactly does this mean and does it make logical sense? Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Eric Warren. This show is produced by TorahResource –… The post Show #397 – Divine But Not God? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we look at the idea of relocating for community, Greek as the common language of the first century, and we even take a look at “the testament of Job.” Article: Did Yeshua Converse with Nicodemus in Greek? Did Yeshua Converse with Nicodemus in Greek? Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper,… The post Show #396 – How Far is Too Far? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we revisit a comment we made about unitarianism, then we switch gears and talk about oral torah. Video Referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgjj_pA6TEs Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Eric Warren. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebook:… The post Show #395 – Back to School appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we revisit some of the things that have been talked about in past seasons. Greek VS Hebrew primacy for the Apostolic Scriptures, a Q source, the point of Acts 21 and James' request to Paul, and Two House theology. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth… The post Show #394 – Revisiting Two House Theology appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss how many biblical festivals we see in the Scriptures, what exactly the quartodeciman controversy was, if the laws of the Torah were simply meant for a time when Israel needed to be separated from the nations, and if we believe in a Q source. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan,… The post Show #393 – All Over the Map appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss lone wolves in the Church and how we should view Church membership. Then we turn to the term “law of Christ” to better understand what this means. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville, Bobby Keicher. This show is produced by TorahResource –… The post Show #391 – Fulfill the Law of Christ appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss comments that came in on our last show, then we move to Church membership and whether it is biblical, finally we discuss Acts 21 and an interesting phrase. Video on the Trinity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktD_ZZ6n0YE Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville, Bobby Keicher. This… The post Show #390 – What Makes a Christian “Christia?” appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we first look at some aspects of the covenant and discuss whether inclusion into the Abrahamic covenant means inclusion into other covenants as well. Then we turn to an email that pushes on some of our discussion from last show concerning higher education and various teachers. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan,… The post Show #390 – What Makes a Christian “Christia?” appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we look at a different analogy than the one we gave last week to show that we are building off the theology of those who came before us, then we turn to teachers in the Hebrew Roots movement and name some names of those who have rejected the deity of Christ. Executive… The post Show #389 – Entering the Torah Movement appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we look at the basics of the cross, then we turn to the idea that we are “pot stirrers” and why this may or may not be the case. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard. This show is produced by… The post Show #388 – The Theological Roadshow appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we reimagine the Sunday School version of Jesuses and what the term “love” actually means from a biblical perspective. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters Rob Vanhoff… The post Show #387 – Love Always Wins appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss our relationship as believers with the Holy Spirit, then we turn to the term “Gentiles” in the Scriptures. Finally, a look at the word “faith” and what this means. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard. This show is… The post Show #386 – “Gentile” in the Bible appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we look at anti-semitism in the Church and discuss if this is the source of many theological problems. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters Rob Vanhoff Rob… The post Show #385 – Anti-Semitism in the Church appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, Caleb Hegg looks at the switch from Passover to Easter in an attempt to see if this came from a place of anti-semitism. Ryan Reeves on Constantine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0GCJfhjEYw&t=1209s Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard. This show is produced by TorahResource… The post Show #384 – Everything is Pagan appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we look once again at the name “Easter” as some have disagreed with our take from our last show, then we move to the modern seder and look at its origins, finally we discuss the giving of the Holy Spirit and what this meant in the book of Acts. Is the Name… The post Show #383 – History Matters appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the differences in theological belief and how many of the foundational beliefs tend to go back to various understandings about God's covenants with His people. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard. This show is produced by TorahResource –… The post Show #382 – Its All About the Covenant appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the law of God as obligation or the out powering of love for God, then we move to a discussion about the term “Easter” and why this is used today by the Church. Finally, a look at a newly discovered tablet. Article on the term “Easter”: https://torahresource.com/does-easter-come-from-ishtar/ Article on the… The post Show #381 – Passover, Tis the Season appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, Caleb is solo and addresses a great email that came in about last week's show concerning 1Cor. 11 and the communion. Looking at both sides of the argument, Caleb sets the record straight on some of the misconceptions people may have (from both sides of the argument). Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian… The post Show #380 – Let's Set the Record (or Table) Straight appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, our main discussion centers on 1 Corinthians 11, one of the texts that has been used as a source text for the institution of the Lord's Supper or what is known today as “Communion.” Is this the true meaning Paul intended to give ? Or is he actually talking about the Passover… The post Show #379 – 1 Corinthians 11, Passover or Communion? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the bronze serpent and if this story shows that Christ should not be worshipped, then we turn to another discussion about works-based salvation, and finally a conversation on the Sabbath starting at sundown. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Levi Mitchell, Kristina Johnson, Ruth… The post Show #378 – Worshipping Christ appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we talk about those who want to keep the Sabbath but have to work on Saturdays. Also, a discussion on Sukkot and the 8th day of the festival. What is the 8th day and what is its significance? And a discussion about those who think those within the mainstream Christian Church are… The post Show #377 – Keeping the Sabbath appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the idea that we are in a third reformation where believers are coming to a love of God's commands. Where will this reformation take place? Is it the Messianic synagogues? Hebrew Roots fellowships? Or perhaps the Christian Church? What door will we attach our thesis to? 0:00 Introduction 7:06 Reforming… The post Show #376 – Where's Our Door? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we clarify several discussions we've had in past episodes including submission to congregational elders, festivals in the millennium, if we agree with Calvin, and application vs belief. 0:00 Introduction 5:36 Alcohol and the community revisited 31:27 Keeping the Feasts 39:45 Disagreement in application vs belief 54:04 Calvinism vs the Doctrines of Grace… The post Show #375 – Application VS Belief appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the Sabbath after the resurrection of Christ. We also follow up on our discussion from last week and the idea that New Testament believers only drake “new wine.” 0:00 Introduction 5:09 New wine discussion 12:20 Sabbath keeping after Jesus 30:12 Who is the bride of Yeshua 38:00 Thoughts on Karaites… The post Show #374 – Not Logical appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss some follow-up on the word “Christian”, and finally, get to the topic of alcohol in the Bible. 0:00 Introduction 4:19 Keeping the Law of God as a covenant member 12:30 Is it a sin for a Christian to drink wine? 39:31 How do we in the Church provoke the Jews… The post Show #373 – Water to Juice appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the wore “Christian,” “Judaism,” and “Messianic Judaism” and attempt to show how these terms have been used historically and how they now play out in our modern time. 0:00 Introduction 7:03 The term Christianity 25:50 Messianic Judaism 43:06 Is Messianic Judaism a denomination of Christianity 55:00 Closing Executive Producer: Lee… The post Show #372 – The Term “Christianity” appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss various aspects of the sacrificial system and look at what these things actually did. Were sins actually atoned for with sin sacrifices? Also, we look at the term “Pronomian” and how some people want to make this a “movement” even though it's not. 0:00 Introduction 5:16 Pronomian Theology 8:51 Shouldn't… The post Show #371 – Let's Talk About Law appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the canonization of the Apostolic Scriptures (New Testament) and if this is even valid if the Jewish authorities didn't approve it. This argument centers around the text in Romans 3:2. Then we turn to claims about the Sacred Name of God and how some have suggested the pronunciation should be.… The post Show #370 – What's in a Name? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the term Christian and attempt to understand how this word is used in modern times. We also look at the Greek word meaning “forbidden” in the New Testament. 0:00 Intro 3:33 Christmas Discussion 12:18 Mike Jones 14:40 Does Christmas have pagan roots? 33:10 What is the definition of Christian? 46:20… The post Show #369 – What is Christianity (Christmas Special appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss King David and the punishment given for his sin with Bathsheba. The we move to the Oneness Pentecostal movement and discuss how this group came into existence and some of the red flags that came with its birth. 0:00 Introduction 5:05 A son shall not pay for the sins of… The post Show #368 – A Son Shall Not Pay… appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In the first episode in season 9, we discuss the reason we continue to do this show and some of the thought that goes into our weekly prep. We also touch on the last supper and the reason bread and wine are present, then we move to a calendar question. 0:00 Introduction 5:25 Why I… The post Show #367 – Theology Matters appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the sacrificial system and sin offerings, then we look at a question concerning Gentiles and the laws of God, and finally a quick look at the elements of the last supper. 0:00 Introduction 3:03 Discussion of the future Temple 12:53 The sin sacrifice as a purification offering 18:36 The sons… The post Show #366 – Unpopular Laws of god appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we go through a bunch of emails that tie up loose ends including, Heiser and two YHVH's, where does it say that Judah the Prince wrote down the Mishnah? Is the breaking of bread and drinking the cup at the last supper due to it be erev shabbat? And will there be… The post Show #365 – Sacrifices in the Millennium? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss Romans 14 and how this relates to food. Then we turn to Acts 21 and Paul going to the temple to offer sacrifice. Does Paul and the Apostles have two different views of sacrifice? How does this work with the idea that Christ is the sacrifice to end all sacrifices?… The post Show #364 – Paul and Sacrifice appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss Israel becoming a state and whether this should be viewed as Israel coming out of exile. Then we look the Shmita year and how exactly Israel should calculate this. Then we turn to the topic of Critical Race Theory and “wokeness” in the Church. 0:00 Intro & Upcoming SBL discussion… The post Show #363 – CRT and the Church appeared first on Messiah Matters.

We discuss the modern-day Shmita in Israel and how we should view this. Then we move to the reformation and some of the interesting secs and theologies that came from it. Article Referenced https://www.jpost.com/judaism/shmita-the-seventh-year-677779 Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Levi Mitchell, Kristina Johnson, Ruth Lunderville. This show is… The post Show #362 – Continuing to Reform appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss what a Christian's purpose is after they come to Christ. Is it simply to glorify God? Are we obligated to give the Gospel, or was the great commission only for the Apostles? 0:00 Introduction 8:45 Rosh Hashanah 11:52 Sacrifices at Sukkot 19:11 Worship music 32:36 What is a Christian's purpose?… The post Show #361 – What is a Christian's Purpose? appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss one of the most controversial issues that separate those who hold to a free-will model and those who hold to the doctrines of grace. We discuss this issue and others that go right along with the concept of God's salvation and work on the cross. 0:00 Introduction 6:24 Recap on… The post Show #360 – Limited Atonement appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the festival of Sukkot and how this fits into the festival cycle. We also talk about some interesting views from a Hebrew Roots ministry that suggests Rosh HaShanah is actually a Babylonian festival and that it is different from Yom Teruah. 0:00 Introduction 5:40 Thoughts on Sukkot 16:06 Questions from… The post Show #359 – Sukkot and the Festivals appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this short video, Caleb Hegg talks about the day of atonement and the traditional phrase used within modern Judaism. How should believers view the phrase, “may you be written in the book of life?” 0:00 Introduction 5:10 Rethinking traditional blessings for Yom Kippur 25:15 Comments section 38:09 Understanding Atonement 44:39 The scapegoat 52:10 Closing… The post Show #358 – The Day of Atonement appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the idea that the Torah is the foundation of not only the Christian faith but Judaism and Islam. Also, some discussion the festival of Yom Teruah (trumpets) and what this means for believers. Audio taken from “No Safe Spaces?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHXxtyUVTGU Executive Producers of this episode: Grace Correa, Kellie Lund, Erna… The post Show #357 – The Covenant as Foundation appeared first on Messiah Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the term “Sons of men” vs “Son of Man.” Then we look at a question about the Eucharist and how this Church doctrine formed over hundreds of years. Executive Producers of this episode: Grace Correa, Kellie Lund, Erna Draper, Elizabeth Vivian Ruth Lunderville, Bob & Larue Miller, Sean Ryan, Tanner… The post Show #356 – Son of Man appeared first on Messiah Matters.