Another great question from Sunday night, "My roomate is Jewish and therefore disregards the New Testament entirely. How can I explain the legitimacy and relevance of the New Testament?"I think there are at least two possible approaches. First, to show from the Old Testament that the Messiah must suffer and die and be raised again. … Continue reading Questions About Scripture #5: My friend is Jewish and rejects the NT. How can I explain the legitmacy and relevance of the NT?
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Questions about Scripture #4: If the Bible is authoritative, how do we take those passages in the Pentetauch which permit slavery?
I am forced to paraphrase this question from memory because the piece of paper is on my desk at church and I'm snowed in at home. The question, 'if the Bible is authoritative how do we handle the passages in the OT that permit slavery', is one I wish I had a whole semester to … Continue reading Questions about Scripture #4: If the Bible is authoritative, how do we take those passages in the Pentetauch which permit slavery?
Questions about Scripture #3: Why didn’t the Jews think the Messiah would be crucified?
Another great question (not necessarily regarding the reliability of Scripture) was submitted Sunday night: "Why didn't the Jews think the Messiah would be crucified. It was prophesied in the OT..."A few points. I'm not sure you can look to the OT and find passages that foretell the Messiah would be crucified (I'm open to correction … Continue reading Questions about Scripture #3: Why didn’t the Jews think the Messiah would be crucified?
Questions about Scripture #2: In Matthew 5:18 what does the word ‘law’ refer to?
Another question from last night, "In Matthew 5:18 does 'Law' mean Torah or the Law/Word that was to be written, the New Testament? Did Jesus want to do away with the Torah or change it all?Great question, and one that is the source of some heated debate among Biblical scholars. The word 'Law' in Matthew … Continue reading Questions about Scripture #2: In Matthew 5:18 what does the word ‘law’ refer to?
Questions About Scripture #1: What about the different stories of Judas’ death?
Last night one of the questions we didn't get to was "How do you explain the different stories of Judas' death?"It's a good question and one that will open the door to speak about a larger principle. First, look at the two different accounts, one from the book of Matthew and the other from the … Continue reading Questions About Scripture #1: What about the different stories of Judas’ death?
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