Gospel of the Hebrews

Christianity and Judaism are two of the most influential religions in history. While Judaism isn 't as large as Christianity, its impact is still just as prevalent. Christianity emerged from Judaism, forming a new religion. Many people testify that Judaism and Christianity are part of the same dialog and that the beliefs of the two religions are closely similar. Some disagree and examine how the two religions differ through world-views. Over the past 2,000 years, an immense difference occurred…

disobeying, bending, or misinterpreting them. However, Jesus was more about the real purpose of the Law, which as demonstrated in his sermons throughout the Gospels, was more about becoming intimate with God and being generous and compassionate to people around oneself. In fact, Jesus condemns some of the Pharisees as being brood of vipers, in Gospel of Matthew 12:34. The condemnation becomes particularly extensive and damning chapter 23, where Jesus lists out all the way why Pharisees are…

The pericope occurred in Capernaum, part of the Galilee region of Palestine under the occupation of the Roman Empire. At the very start of the occupation the ruler Hyrcanus was placed as the highest leader of the land. He was a weak an ineffectual man, thus allowing the eventual usurpation of Herod Antipater. This event installed the Herodian dynasty which culminated in the rule of Herod Antipas at the time of Jesus. The area became a veritable battleground of political unrest as the nation had…

resurrection. The resurrection shows Christ’s power over death, allowing us to have a new life, an eternal one, with God in His kingdom. Christ’s accession marks the end of the times beginning, by God pouring his spirit over His people. The Old Testament Gospel The letters of Paul help when understanding the connection between the Old Testament and the New Testament; for example,…

Jerusalem Council separate Jews and Gentiles? Countless opinions have echoed around the halls of Judaism and Christianity, views concerning the significance of Torah observation in the lives of Gentiles. Dr. Shaye J.D. Cohen, rabbi and professor of Hebrew Literature and Philosophy at Harvard University, provides his opinion on the relevance of Torah observance and Gentiles of the First Century. He states that Gentiles need not convert to Judaism and observe Torah laws, such as sacrificial and…

it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” (The Wesley Study Bible, NRSV, 1194) The gospel of Matthew was believed to have been written sometime between 50AD and 70AD by Jesus’s disciple Matthew approximately 20 years after Jesus’s resurrection. Matthew, also referred to by his Hebrew name…

to hear without someone preaching? Romans 10:13-14” God by His grace sends many like Isaiah who preach the gospel. Africa is being tortured by political and economic ruin and illiteracy. There is a sharp distinction between the elite and ordinary People, both religiously and culturally. There is lack of leadership everywhere. People are just busy doing their own visions even when the gospel is right at their door. So we need to pray without ceasing, we need to participate in God’s plan and…

St. Paul to defend the Gospel that he delivered to them in a previous encounter(s), and refute the gospel that the Galatians had received from Jewish Christians. The main issue the Galatians takes on is the relationship between the Law and salvation. Furthermore, Paul takes the opportunity to address those that doubted his apostleship and the authenticity of his message. He spends the first two chapters of the letter defending his apostleship and the message of his gospel. In the third and…

for all when He offered up Himself.” Hebrews 7:24-27 (NKJV) 50 The Cross Symbol of Grace Several years ago Phil Donahue (who hosted a popular TV talk show for many years) listed the various reasons why he had become disillusioned with Christianity. Among them was this: “How could an all-knowing, all-loving God allow his Son to be murdered on a cross to redeem my sins?” That’s an excellent question because it goes to the very heart of the gospel. Why did Jesus have to die? Why…

Introduction The Bible is made of 66 books and it is divided into two major sections, the Old and the New Testaments. Both the Old and the New Testaments contains the narrative of how God’s reveal himself to humanity and his continual redemptive goal to transform our fallen human nature. Thirteen of the books in the Old Testament are attributed authorship to the Apostle Paul. In this lecture will discuss the Apostle Paul his life’s work and why it was was so crucial to the Christian faith.…