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Boaz Michael
First Fruits of Zion
PO Box 649
Marshfield, MO 65706

Phone: (417) 468-2741

Excerpt from the Messianic Literary Corner

Submitting Torah Observance To New Covenant Principles

There is only one Gospel whose power and gracious freedom overcomes sin and death throughout the world. But if the Gospel's freedom is suppressed for the sake of upholding the Law (Torah), then those that put Torah above the Gospel must abandon the contradictory elements of their theology and submit their Torah observance to New Covenant principles. This does not mandate the banning of Torah observance; however, it does restrict Torah observance to that of "non-obligatory" compliance in Messianic Jewish worship and daily practice.

There are now several major theological trends that counter the truth of the gospel, that need to be recognized and opposed. The task of this study is one of taking a critical look at these newly accepted beliefs by comparing them to the apostles writings. Some Messianic Jewish theologians have faulted the apostle Paul for the "Pauline Gospels" claiming it to be anti-Semitic. Most anti-Pauline Messianic Jewish theologians have avoided taking an anti-Pauline stand and have re-invented Paul and his writings as that of the "Torah observant Rabbi Paul, all accepting of modern Messianic Jewish thought." Such a re-invention is both doctrinally unsound and historically incorrect. We should question both seriously by first concentrating on the teachings in the epistles to the Hebrews, Romans and Galatians. Above all the other apostles, Paul was given the divine task of proclaiming the principles of the New Covenant to Jew and Gentile believer alike. Let us endeavor to take His new revelation to heart.

Marshall Beeber
Messianic Literary Corner
Email: mailbox@messianic-literary.com
www.messianic-literary.com

Excerpt for First Fruits of Zion

Old Testament Not Aboloished

Contrary to popular notions, the Old Testament Law (Torah) was not abolished by the Gospel. The early believers continued to practice the commandments of the Torah throughout the New Testament period and beyond.

The Torah was never given as a means for attaining salvation. Instead the laws of the Torah are given to be upon our hearts. We are to show our love for God by keeping them (Deuteronomy 6:4–6). The Torah is profitable “for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16–17).

Yeshua warned us not to think that He had come to abolish the Torah (Matthew 5:17). He said that “Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of Heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of Heaven” (Matthew 5:19).

This does not mean that we must do the Torah in order to earn salvation. Ephesians 2:8–9 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” We do not keep the Torah in order to be saved, we keep it because we are saved. Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are His workmanship, created in the Messiah Yeshua for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.”

Boaz Michael
First Fruits of Zion
PO Box 649
Marshfield, MO 65706

Phone: (417) 468-2741

Excerpt from Restoration of Torah Ministries

What is our Heavenly Father Up To?

Within the past 10 years many non-Jewish believers, especially within Christianity, have begun to diligently discover their Hebraic roots. Specifically, many non-Jewish believers are beginning to question the traditional views of the Church concerning the Torah.

Is it coincidental that while Jews are discovering Yeshua as their Messiah, non-Jews are discovering the “Old Testament” as their Torah? No it’s not. Our Heavenly Father is in the process of restoring all things spoken by His prophets (Acts 3:19-21). He is re-building the Tabernacle of David from a Jewish and non-Jewish remnant found throughout the earth.

Tony Robinson
Restoration of Torah Ministries
46 Greystone Drive
Ringgold, GA 30736
Phone: 706-935-2216
Email: torahteacher@restorationoftorah.org