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Many
embracing their Hebraic Roots feel a
very strong urge to study and follow the
Torah or Law of Moses. Indeed, Yeshua the Messiah tells us, "Truly
I say to you, until Heaven and Earth pass away, not the smallest
letter or stroke shall pass away from the Law, until all is
accomplished" (Matthew 5:18),
and certainly not all has been accomplished.
Christianity has generally taught that the
Law has been done away with, which is clearly
not how the Apostolic Scriptures or New Testament read in
full Biblical context. However, it is very
important to note that throughout the centuries there
have been many Believers who have tried to live a
separated
life unto God, keeping His commandments as best as they
could understand them. Certainly, every born again Believer should want to obey our
Heavenly Father, and want His blessings in their life.
The
purpose of the Torah is to point
us to the Messiah and reveal how sinful we
are in the eyes of a holy and righteous God. It shows us
the need for a Redeemer, and how we are to properly live our
lives within the bounds of what He considers acceptable
and unacceptable. God's Instruction is to be written onto the
hearts of His people via the New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-33;
Hebrews 8:8-12), as they love and obey Him via the power of the
Holy Spirit.
The
Messianic community today has to contend with many Torah-related issues. We
encounter both legalism and lawlessness. The Two-House
sub-movement, even though believing that Israel is in the
process being restored, often frowns upon traditional forms of
Torah observance from Judaism. How do we obey the Lord, yet
remain fair and balanced in our observances? How do we honor our
Jewish spiritual and theological heritage, and also recognize
varied Christian traditions that have held to a high view of
God's moral law?
Addressing the Frequently
Avoided Issues Messianics Encounter in the Torah
by
J.K. McKee
posted 04 September,
2008
A Light to the Nations
by
J.K. McKee
posted 11
September, 2006
Galatians 3:24-25:
Are Messianic Youth Properly Trained in the
Torah and All the Scriptures?
by
J.K. McKee
posted 14 July,
2008
Matthew 5:17-19:
Has the Law Been Fulfilled?
by
J.K. McKee
posted 12 January,
2010
One Law for All
by
J.K. McKee
posted 12 August,
2010
Is Polygamy for Today?
by
J.K. McKee
posted 30 October,
2008
Sadducees, Pharisees,
and the Controversy of Counting the Omer
by
J.K. McKee
posted 17 January,
2008
The Song of Moses and
God's Mission for His People
by
J.K. McKee
posted 01 June,
2008
Micah 4:1-3; Isaiah 2:2-4:
"The Torah Will Go Forth From Zion"
by
J.K. McKee
posted 01 May, 2010
Torah and
the Politics of Israel
by
J.K. McKee
posted 15 April, 2003
Torah as
Constitution
by
J.K. McKee
revised edition
posted
07 August, 2005
What Are "Works of the
Law"?
by
J.K. McKee
posted 11 May, 2009
What Does
"Under the Law" Really Mean?
by
J.K. McKee
posted 01 August, 2003
What is the New Covenant?
by
J.K. McKee
posted 26 November, 2009
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