Why we cannot follow the Gospel of Jesus AND the Law of Moses at the same time 

I've been following the new and old testament and walking with Yahshua and the law of God for some 13 years with little difficulty. My testimony is that my understanding of the gospel of Yahshua and the new testament has increased with studying the Law of Moses( law)

Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life! His death, for ALL of my sins, and His resurrection is enough for me!!! Thank you for this teaching!

Number one thing to remember... IT is The Gospel of The Kingdom of GOD... "...Mat 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come..."(Words in Red) The Witness... says Both are needed... "...Rev 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Yehoshua H3091 / G2424(Jesus).

Our "Torah-observant" friends often put all their "eggs" in the basket of Matt. 5:17-20. And the problem is that the Bible consists of more than just those four verses. So, if we interpret Matt. 5:17-20 as teaching that the entire Law of Moses will be in effect until Heaven and Earth pass away, we then need to explain the 5 biblical examples in this video, which unequivocally show that the Mosaic commands regarding sin atonement, the priesthood, the temple, etc. have all changed in material ways. RLS

Spot on Brother! Thanks for all you do for grace and freedom in Christ.

Hebrews 10:26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, Matthew 19: 16- And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17- And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. Revelation 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

I would add a 6th stage- Apostate. Many end up rejecting parts of scripture, then the Apostle Paul and ultimately Jesus Christ Himself. It is truly sad.

Concerning the destruction of the temple 2000 years ago, he stated that why would God allow the destruction of the temple if the Mosaic law is still in effect? Will that was not the first time that the temple was destroyed. Solomon's Temple was destroyed by the Babylonians and Nebuchadnezzar and the temple was not rebuilt for over 70 years after that. And the Mosaic law was not done away with during that time.

God Bless you. You are doing The Lord’s work. ❤

I notice an interesting trend in the comments section of this video. Those "Torah-observant" followers of Jesus who believe we're all supposed to keep the Mosaic rituals are bringing up lots of general arguments. But they're not responding to the 4.5 reasons presented in this video about why we cannot follow the Gospel of Jesus and the Law of Moses at the same time. I would love to hear someone who disagrees actually challenge the arguments presented here. Because if any of these five points is true, then the law of Moses is no longer in effect. -RLS

Thank you Professor Solberg for another concise video. Those in Torahism insisting that the law/instructions of Moses are still binding can't reconcile that with the Gospel of Christ, and hence teach a false gospel. Keep up your much needed work speaking out against this movement as you are one of very few. You have much support.

Even though I disagree with Prof. Solberg, I value his thoughtful and well done teaching on "Torahism", there are some very bad teachings on how to be a "Torah Observant, Messianic Christian", and its very important to stay grounded in God's written word, study well, and be loving and kind to one another even when we disagree. And the Professor does this well. I had a brief yet friendly Debate with a person on TikTok who was very heavily promoting Prof. Solberg's book, and speaking his critical views on "Messianic/Torah Observant Christianity", in fact I thought for a moment it was the Professor, But, I'm sure he has better things to do with his time?, :) the Antagonist ironically deleted his TikTok account after our discussion, which was very odd to me. but it happens. I look forward to viewing his material and examining the scriptures to make sure that for myself as a "Messianic Christian Pastor" my understanding of all sides of the discussion are well informed, well thought out, and well compared to the written Scriptures, thank you Prof. Solberg for your timely, and thorough analysis of the Scriptures, and of the burgeoning Messianic/Torah Observant Christian Movement, even if i disagree with some of your conclusions. I believe you are a good and Godly man, teaching GOD's word with diligence. SHALOMI MY HOMEY! Tiktok "Digital Pastor Jim", Messianic Pastor.

There are a few who seem to have a hard time understanding what you're saying. But keep doing what you're doing. God bless you richly.

Amen! It all points to Jesus. Thank you

Matthew 5:43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor [Leviticus 19:18] and hate your enemy [Deuteronomy 23:6].’ 44 "But I say to you [Hebrews 7:11-12], love your enemies [John 13:34; John 15:12; Ephesians 5:1-2; Galatians 5:22; 1 Corinthians 13], bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you," John 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you [1 John 2:8; Hebrews 7:11-12; Hebrews 8; Luke 5:36-39; Psalm 78:2; Ezekiel 17:2; Matthew 13:3-23], that you love one another [Matthew 5:44]; as I have loved you [John 15:12; Galatians 5:22], that you also love one another." John 15:12 "This is My commandment, that you love one another [Matthew 5:44] as I have loved you [John 13:34; Galatians 5:22]." The one who has ears, let him hear.

God's Word says ONLY those who OBEY Jesus will enter heaven.

Great points raised in your video! I always found it rather puzzling how many pastors and teachers try to balance Malachi chapter 3 with 2nd Corinthians chapter 9 to support their Tithing doctrines. There seems to be a serious disconnect and inconsistency on the subject of giving in particular....and the congregation sits quietly while none raise a hand to question.

'And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and he went to make war with the remnant of her seed, who keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.' Rev 12:17

Excellent, clear, and concise and truth. Thank you for sharing this! Praying the hearts and minds of all will see and hear the truth and they will be set free from “the yoke of slavery”

Thanks for posting this and addressing this topic. We recently celebrated Sukkot with a group considered Torah observant. We learned a lot concerning the OT forsure but I did have to remind someone about Galations because of some comments concerning circumcision and participating in passover. After experiencing a conviction, we decided as a family stop doing pagan holidays and birthdays last year. As you stated we have freedom as Christians to observe God's feasts (as they all point to Christ) or to rest on a Sabbath but to operate like your in bondage to the law...gets dangerous it completely dismisses what our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ did for us.

(Exod 31:13 [KJV]) Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it [is] a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that [ye] may know that I [am] the LORD that doth sanctify you. Sacrifices do not or ever cleanse us from our sins. But it is the father that cleanses us from our sins. (John 12:32 [KJV]) And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all [men] unto me.

If we reread Exodus 26:31-33 and bypass the physical attributes of the Most Holy Place, and understand that people did not obtain the sciences we have now, it’s clear that based on the description, God is talking about the human heart.

Wow..lots of attacks here about the truth.

This man is a living example of someone who has fallen afoul of; Isaiah 28:13 - But the word of the Lord was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.

Great quick lesson. Wish you would went ahead and gave a short lesson on the sabbath and kosher laws as well. Even though you recently did a wonderful job in the 2 part clean and unclean videos.

Hi Rob in Ezekiel 44:7 …God’s covenant was made void by bringing in foreigners into His sanctuary, uncircumcised in the heart and uncircumcised in the flesh. Got Torah Got Truth

I'm so thankful for your channel. I've come to be in fellowship with some Hebrew roots folk and I never would've understood it or known how to have these conversations if it weren't for your videos. Thanks so much 🙏🏼 - Most notably, I've been asked what other of the 10 commandments I'd be willing to compromise on since I don't keep a 7th day sabbath 😥

(Luke 6:47 [KJV]) Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: (Luke 6:48 [KJV]) He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. (Luke 6:49 [KJV]) But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.

Thankful for your ministry and how you are being used. What commandments do we follow? What were the commandments since creation? How is the Law of Christ different? They always argue (If you love me, you will keep my commandments). I have had some HR say, they see the 10 commandments are forever, and are distinct from the Mosaic Laws. Some say we are not in the new covenant, yet still profess Jesus. The other part that could use clarity is so many believe they are from the 10 Lost Tribes or one of the 12. They don’t see the church as a distinct entity. Would love for you to delve into these topics more. 🙏🙌🏻

Once the Seventh Day Sabbath was BLESSED by God, this means that it can never be changed.

I have learned a lot from you, thank you for the videos. All praise and glory to Yah in Christ our Lord.

I See it also this way: Galatians 3:12 The law is not of faith Romans 14:23 Everything that does not Proceed out of faith is sin So anyone who Puts himself under law is sinning. There is no cherry picking allowed. All of the law and failure and sinning or grace and being dead to the law and dead to sin.

08.26.2023 Thank you again for your teachings Brother Solberg. (I still need to catch your Part 2 interview w/M.Brown, I think his name is.) Anyway, I've posted some of my short time experience w/the HRM folks a few times. I won't post the name of the man they were folllowing; although he does have a channel. Or at least did the time I came upon him & to chat w/others you had to link in w/your email addy/phone# & give a real or made up moniker. It really bothered them, if when you logged on, you didn't sign in publicly or if you signed on as a "guest". Anyway, when I came upon the channel, yes, as you've mentioned ... at 1st I was curious, etc. Oh I couldn't believe that I was celebrating Christmas, a "pagan" holiday to the HRM. I threw out all my Christmas decor & told my family that I no longer observed that particular day (the 25th). One of the things that REALLY irked the "inner circle" of the group was that I was using Jesus' name instead of "Yeshua" or one of several names they used. I felt as I was pressured into changing my moniker from Jesus to Yeshua. Also, at least 2 of them said Paul's letters gave them headaches, as well as calling "Christians" names or having a hatred of them. Oh I could go on & on, but I'll just mention a couple other things. They were really diligent about keeping the Sabbath or Shabat? (Friday nite to Saturday nite) & the Feasts, etc. So I stopped working on Sunday. Although, where I live, there are no HRM temples or people that I could locate; so all of my "interaction" w/them was done online. And I believe a few other members only commun- icated in this way, concerning their faith. Concerning questions. Yes, if anyone came on to chat & asked SIMPLE questions, unless you almost immediately agreed w/the HRM teachings, you'ld be bombarded w/negative comments. 👑JESUS IS LORD!!!👑

My brother ( aHebrew Roots believer) visited me today. We talked about different subjects, but mainly scriptures. He said that the pastors tell church members because they are saved by grace, they can live as they like. I tried to explain that it's not what is meant because even Apostle Paul hinted at- grace is not a license to sin. He went on and on about eating pork, following Laws, Statues, and Commandments of God. I told him that there's no way I can follow these laws perfectly, but he said that I should follow them to the best of my ability. This is not the first time I'm discussing this with him and his family, but they seem to be blind to truth. From now on when we talk and they tell me the same things, I just listen and don't comment on it. I have to agree to disagree because it seems like there's no point. They left Christianity for Hebrew Roots. I continue to pray that the God opens their eyes to see the true gospel.

AND- I am finding that asking the Hebrew roots believer certain questions, tells you even more about them. They are making claims that they are “keeping Torah“. So I’ve begun asking them questions directly from the Torah that they claim to keep. They downplay Christians who go to church on Sunday, and claim that they are “keeping Shabbat” while gathering Each Saturday. When I ask them about all the work that they do on Saturday in setting up tables and chairs, cooking lunch, cleaning pots and pans after lunch, sweeping in mopping floors after Shabbat and I mentioned that I believe that is classified as “work“, they don’t answer it. In other words while they say that they are keeping Shabbat, according to Torah, I really don’t believe that they are. And while claiming to eat “biblically clean“, they eat in restaurants that cook pork and shrimp on the same grill that their chicken was cooked on. And they purchase deli meat, such as beef and chicken, but it is cut with the same meat cutter/slicer that the ham is cut on. These are legitimate questions. When I read the Torah, it looks pretty strict about contamination. The big question is this. If you are really claiming to keep Torah, ARE YOU REALLY???

Please keep reading in Galatians 5! You stopped at the end of verse 2, but in verse 4 Paul clarifies exactly what he was admonishing them about, namely: "You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be JUSTIFIED by law(-keeping); you have fallen from grace" by trying to use the Law as a vehicle for salvation. He gives the same warning in much of his writing, including Romans. You have fallen into the error of Dispensationalism. It's not about Law vs. Grace, it's about Law AND/WITH Grace. Jesus said that we must live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God; "every" means every. Thank you, brother. This is good for us to 'debate' in love.

Thanks so much Dr Solberg for excellent teaching video. This is so biblically and theologically sound and scriptural, I'm sending it to my bible study student's. You are a great help to the body of Christ. God bless you and your ministry.

Because Amos 3:7 Read the prophets, beginning with Moses at the end of Deut, continue with Hosea, Daniel, Jeremiah . . . God told us all of these things would change. He even told us why. The changes are not a shocking surprise.

Malachi 3:6 For I am the Lord, I change not; Anyone claiming God changes is calling God a liar. What does Jesus have to say about the law? Matthew 5:17-19 Think not that I am come to destroy the law,or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, til all be fulfilled. 19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. I will believe Jesus, not man.

It is so hard for the Jews to understand that truth, and that is because of the veil when the veil is removed, they will understand, and then they will become like the apostle Paul, they will be the most committed preachers all over the word, the end and conclusion of this things will be closer than ever.

So keeping the Sabbath is a "law of Moses" but the rest of the 10 Commandments are not? How exactly does that work?

The law was added to highlight humanity's need for a Savior and to make people aware of their sinfulness. Before the law, sin was still present in the world, but the law made it explicit and undeniable. Paul explains that the law was given so that "the trespass might increase" (Romans 5:20). This means that the law was designed to expose sin and make people conscious of their need for God's grace. In Galatians, Paul further clarifies that "the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith" (Galatians 3:24-25). The law served as a temporary measure to guide people until the coming of Jesus, who fulfilled the law and offered a new way of righteousness through faith. Additionally, the law was never intended to be a means of achieving righteousness. Paul states, "For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law" (Galatians 3:21). Instead, the law pointed out humanity's inability to achieve righteousness on their own, thereby pointing them to the need for a Savior. In summary, the law was added to reveal sin, to act as a guardian until Christ, and to show the impossibility of achieving righteousness through human effort (Romans 3:20, Galatians 3:19).

Thank you and be blessed ❤

Very well said. A christian believer, whether Jew or Gentile, is not under the law of Moses but under the law of Christ (whether that person is aware of it or not). As believer of Christ, the very source of our life, spiritual growth and maturity is not the law of Moses but Jesus. Jesus is the better Moses.

Great video as always Professor Solberg. Keep doing God's work.

Have you ever noticed what Revelation 12:17, 14:12 & 20:4 have in common? Its important for believers to understand that God describes these people as the saints! Why is it important? Because in Revelation 20:4 & on we find it's THOSE PEOPLE that raise from the dead & reign with Messiah for 1,000 years! Time for Christians to wake up from their sleep!!!

This is brilliant. Great points. It does however leave the question of exactly what we ARE to do with the law of Moses, not least given that it is part of our Scriptures. Does "Moses" have now only a pedagogical role to lead us to Chirst, or is there also a greater sense in which following Christ involves keeping the law in the way JESUS kept it?

I'm part of a "hebrew roots" congregation, and I'm enjoying it because it is a congregation of ppl who are serious about bible study and discernment. I find other churches boring and rather lifeless. I rhink of keeping the O.T. laws not so much in terms of salvation, but more in terms of what they meant at the time. God was bringing rhe ppl into the land of the Canaanites and basically told them you're going to see these ppl doing this and that - i am going ro tell you what to do to stay safe, both physically and spiritually. Don't eat these following things, don't worship any other gods. I see it as honoring God's wisdom. And anyone who's seen the Paris Olympics Opening ceremony (or is like paying attention at all 😂) ooof, "Fear god and keep has commandments" may be a way of keeping yourself in the headspace for discernment necessary for today.

Great teaching. Thank you. There are 613 Laws in the Mishnah for Tulmadic reasons. That said, if you read through all of them, you might find the answer is in the middle. The ceremonial laws seem to be replaced by the grace of Christ, the cleanliness laws protected Israel in a time absent antibiotics, and the remainder seem to lay a nice ground work for loving God and your neighbor. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Tim 3:16-17

You are my spiritual brother from another mother! As a former 7, I am so thankful my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called me out of that legalistic cult! So refreshing to listen to the Word of God in context. Thank-you for a great video!

Our righteousness is like filthy rags Isaiah64:6. Our obedience to God's Holy Law, including the 7th day Sabbath, is just the result of God's righteousness in us.

I agree with a lot of what you say regarding folks in Hebrew roots who think their righteousness is in their works but you then go way overboard and entirely miss what Jesus instructed us to do. The spiritual mechanics in how He saves us is through the very laws you say don’t apply. Jesus said in Matthew 5: 17-20 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. First off the Pharisees judged by the law but they did not do the law them self. Jesus made this hypocrisy an open spectacle. Jesus said the law nor prophets will go away and that he came to fulfill them. When we read those parts of the law concerning ritual cleansing and indeed of sacrifices, it is amazing to see different aspects of what Jesus came to fulfill in our lives by his blood and through his Spirit! For example, there are sacrifices for atonement and sacrifices for peace offerings with Yah. The only way we could ever keep the law, indeed, is only available by being cleansed by his blood & faith that he will change our hearts by the work of his Spirit. I know what you’re saying to yourself right now, whoever said we had to be perfect? Well, Jesus did at the end of the same chapter Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. And we know when we are given a command we are empowered by him to do it! John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Wrought is a metalwork term which means to be beaten out, like his decorative metal is beaten into art. John gives us more detail in 1 John 1:5-10 5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. Don’t get hung up on verse 10, keep it in context of the chapter. A lot of people think that we aren’t able to overcome sin. That’s not what this chapter is saying continue reading the whole book of first John and you’ll see, particularly with the very next few verses in chapter 2. In fact, John gives us an image of what being transformed by Christ and his Spirit looks like in 1 John 3:1-10 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. 10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother. Jesus’ apostle John says that sin is transgression of the law and that if we sin we have not known him (or his power). Because to know him is to experience him working in your life. To remain in him you are unable to sin because he is unable to sin. Following the law becomes his work in you and you walk in his righteousness. Hebrew roots walks by their own righteousness but when I follow God’s moral law it’s his work in me that allows me to do it. His righteousness not mine. This brings us to which parts of the law remain. Acts 15 does a good job, but we shouldn’t think that we’re free from walking in the parts of God’s law that deal with morality. Jesus said all of the law hang on the first wall which is to love God with all your heart mind spirit body soul and I love your neighbor as yourself. When you do the first it causes you to want to live a moral life to be in sync with our Father. When we start to do that he fills us with his love so over and abundant that we love our brother where we never could before on our own. In Galatians and Peter we were told what people who won’t go to heaven look like, eg idolaters, murderers, slanderers, back-biters, etc. For each one of those things there are corresponding Mosaic laws. But when we walk in his Spirit he changes us and allows us to keep his law in perfection!

The prophets speak in parables but God taught Moses to speak his laws clearly. Pastors who hate Moses love parables because they can confuse the people. Jesus came to end human judgement.

So, if all of the Law if Moses was discarded by Jesus, the Word (i.e., Torah, Prophets, Writings, Gospels, Epistles, and Revelation made flesh), then why did Jesus command people He healed to go and do what Moses commanded at the Temple?; why did Paul circumcize Timothy right after the Council at Jerusalem where they decided that new converts should be taught 4 basic commandments from the Torah?; why did Jesus never say one word against the Sabbath but instead reminded people that it's lawful to do good on the Sabbath? Let's say someone suddenly invents a teleportation device costing consumers only $1. Overnight all traffic laws would, indeed, be rendered meaningless ... but that wouldn't necessitate the abolishment of all laws governing other areas of life. Similarly, Jesus' self sacrifice on the cross did render all laws pertaining to the priesthood and animal sacrifice at the Temple obsolete, but that doesn't mean that all laws were so rendered. Indeed, in Hebrews 4 we read about the ongoing necessity of Sabbath-observance, not for salvation but, yes, for both our good and for obedience's sake (i.e., obeying God's behavioral do's and don'ts from a heart of love and humility is always valid, which is why, when Jesus explained who will enter and who will not enter His kingdom, He gave nothing more and nothing less than lists of behaviors, something that the Parable of the Talents also implies). Indeed, the last few chapters of Acts are all about Paul standing up against "false" accusations that, in teaching about Christ, he was simultaneously preaching against the Law. Paul's own behavior showed that he upheld the Law, even 14 years after his conversion and longer. In Matthew 5:17-23 Jesus upholds the Law, emphasizing how none of it shall pass away until after heaven and Earth pass away. I believe He was overstating His point in order to make it clear, just like when He told followers that, in order to follow Him, they would have to eat His flesh and drink His blood. Jesus knew full well that His death and Resurrection would render unnecessary part of the Torah commandments, but ... still, He wanted to make sure that no one would interpret future events as an indication that all of the Law had been done away with. Indeed, a better word selection for the Greek "pleroo" in Matthew 5:17, traditionally translated with the English word "fulfill," is "fully preach," "fully reveal," or "fully make known" ... translations that align much better with the context of the immediate verses, whereas "fulfill" does not fit. Consider: The Torah was the Word that Paul commanded the Bereans to test his teachings against. Lastly, I know that arguments from silence generally are not strong ones, however, it's simply true that in all of the places in the New Testament where one would expect to read words from Paul, Jesus, and others denouncing the Law and teaching a replacement doctrine, we simply do not find them. Again, Paul ended up in Rome ultimately to spread the Gospel, yes, but it all started with him having to stand before various rulers in defending his reputation as a Torah-observant Christian. A good video to watch is 119 Ministries' "Which Law, Paul?" on RU-vid or www.testeverything.net.

Thank you so much for that video. You make it so clear, that the grace of god is enough. Jesus is enough. Thank you, your argumention is brilliant!

4:51 The Temple of God WAS rebuilt! In 3 days! The priesthood are believers in Jesus & the sacrifices are our worship & reasonable service.

The Torah says that sacrifice is required only when a temple is standing. No sacrifices are required or even permitted once the temple had been destroyed, just repen

Properly understood the keeping of the Torah is not bondage it is liberty. A great deal of the NT can't be understood with out the knowledge of the Torah. The feast days are prophetic in nature. The spring feasts, Pass over for example forshadowed the events from the crucifixion through pentecost. The fall feast forshadow the second coming. Understanding this completely changed eschatology. You are completely right, we do not need to sacrifice animals for the attonment of our sins any long. Does that mean it is now lawful to murder? Of course not. The fulfillment of one component of the Torah does not negate the remaining majority of its body! I also understand that a great deal of variety exists in the Torah movement. These differences are no greater than the theological difference within main line Christian denominations.

The Law never saved you. Abraham was made righteous by faith.

Yes we can... The gospel is the real keeping of the torah.. in a renewed way. Walking in torah is what Jesus told us all the way... Its not complicated. The evangelical gospel is a romanic gospel. The new testament never told us to abolish torah, but to keep it in the right way. Remember the torah were the books that Jesus and all the apostoles used, and the all the disciples for about 300 years. All the time the new testament is talking about the scriptures its talking about the Torah...they didn't have new testament, neither they thought they would have one.

Hello! Praise JAH! Psalm 68:4 KJV and his name alone is the most high Psalm 83:18 KJV

I believe for unbelievers the mosaic law is still condemning them but when we come to faith in Christ we die to the law and to sin. We die and are raised with Christ so that’s why the law isn’t abolished we just die to it. To walk in newness of life and The Holy Spirit makes changes within our hearts and teaches us the morality behind the laws and works within us. God bless

The "slippery slope" is just fear-mongering. Jesus clearly said to live on EVERY word that comes from the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4). And he warned against setting aside even the LEAST of God's commandments (Matthew 5:17-20). To "fulfill the Law" means to fully-preach it. In short, following the Gospel of Jesus IS following the Law of God/Law of Moses. And Paul said in numerous places that Torah defines sin, such as in Romans 2:13, 3:20, 7:7, and that we keep Torah (eg: Romans 3:31). Of course, the fact that most of the justification of rebellion comes from quoting Paul rather than Jesus proves that Paul is more important to Church doctrine than Jesus. Deuteronomy 13: You either keep God's Law or your are practicing idolatry. Deuteronomy 12:32: Do not add to God's commandments or take away from them. There are two types of commandments in God's Law: (1) How to love God. (2) How to love your neighbor. (1) Every sacrifice was still offered by the first century believers EXCEPT for the sin offering. Are you sure you aren't conflating other types of sacrifices with the sin offering? I have never heard anyone say that the SIN OFFERING would be offered once again. By the way, sin offerings are NOT necessary for the forgiveness of sins, as evidenced by not only the laws concerning the sin offering (flour is an acceptable offering), but also by the fact that numerous people (eg: King David and the many Jesus explicitly forgave) were forgiven without any sort of sin offering being given, among other things that imply or state that there will be forgiveness without ANY mention of a sin offering. (2) Might want to look up the word translated as "change" in Hebrews 7:12. The word translated as "change" actually means "transition". The Law is eternal (Psalm 119:160) and therefore cannot be changed. You also might want to look into the fact that King David also performed the priestly duties. And it's rather interesting that you would go this route rather than the much more biblically-grounded route of the fact that there is no Levitical priesthood in place AT ALL. Also, you should look into what the Law of God says is required to be in place to be able to legally offer ANY sacrifice. (3) So God removing the temple and the Levitical priesthood somehow makes Torah Observance incompatible with faith in Jesus? All that ACTUALLY means is that it is now sinful to offer any sort of sacrifice, since it now is impossible to be done within the system of the priesthood. Anyone who is ACTUALLY following Torah will NOT be offering any sacrifices because it is SINFUL to offer sacrifices apart from the system. (4) Remind me again, who's trying to sew the veil back together? All you're doing is showing your ignorance of Torah. If God does everything in accordance with Torah (which he does), then when he wants to put a new system in place, he has to remove the old system, so that it now becomes SINFUL to do things that require the old system to be in place. (4.5) Here is where you prove that you and others like you are the ones that Peter is warning against in 2 Peter 3:16. Paul is not against circumcision. He's against using circumcision as a means of salvation. Besides, how can Paul saw that we uphold the Law (Romans 3:31), that the Law defines sin (Romans 3:20, 7:7), and that we slaves to righteousness (Romans 6:18) which is defined as obedience to the Law (Romans 2:13)? Also, where does the Law say that a man is required to circumcise himself? Good luck trying to find that command, because it's not there. And why did Paul circumcise Timothy after seemingly stating that it alienates us from Jesus, and implying that it is unforgiveable? If Paul (or even Jesus or anyone else) is speaking against something that APPEARS to be contrary to Torah, it is either (a) they are speaking against Torah and are false teachers, or (b) they are speaking against a misinterpretation of Torah and speaking against HUMAN RULES. And by the way, why does James call the Law "the Law of Liberty" (James 1:25, 2:12)? Good luck resolving that apparent contradiction.

It says in Ezekiel that a temple will be rebuilt and the Messiah(the prince) will bring offerings on its alter. Please read Ezekiel.

For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto THEM: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. HEB 4:2 WHO IS THEM?????

Amen

I am so glad that I learned about Solberg. I was really struggling with some teachings coming from the hebrew roots movement. He does a wonderful job of clearing some of these issues up for me.

All those instructions apply to US as the third and final temple. Time to sit at YESHUAS feet

Rob, who is the God of the Gentile, and who is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob?

Personally I am a Jew, but I really enjoy your videos. I would love to take a theology class of yours and see your point of view.

Wowww this is so fascinating. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I love your teaching. Thank you so much 🙏🏼 Do you have any Theology Courses ? 💕

In find it interesting, that when someone/some group wants to ignore or create a new 'tradition' they always use the terms 'old testament' or 'old covenant'. But, when they want to provide verses to prove (whether valid or not) that they don't have to or need to do these things anymore - then most of the time they say "because Scripture says... ". Well, it didn't take but a couple of minutes for Mr. Solberg to do the 'old junkie testament opposed t the new shiny Scripture' move. Roman's 2:13 I guess would create a great debate about which laws we are to keep. Roman's 2:27 to me seems to shade it more to the keeping of All of God's law - yes except for those that pertain to sacrifices and temple rituals since there is no temple. Plus, doesn't it say in Isaiah or Revelation that when the new heaven and earth are established that all will come to God's holy mountain to offer sacrifices again? How are we to handle Paul's instruction to Timothy that All Scripture is good for reproof and correction?

This cannot be serious... The LORD rebuke you ! Explain this verse then: Revelation 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

12:53 counter 3: Because the curses of the law have to be enacted because of sin. The temple is a sign of peace peace between man and God. And when wrathful judgement has to be enacted the temple goes away, aka turn my face from you.

I would like to hear your opinion - what exactly is the "Law of Moses" - i.e what laws are included and what are not, and most importantly what is the reason for that statement. I have personally found that there are some important verses that need to be correlated between Gal 3 and Ex 24. There were laws given that were part of the covenant, the people heard these accepted them , then the book of the covenant was sealed, blood was sprinkled and the covenant confirming meal was eaten, that basically seals that agreement. AFTER this, God calls Moses up on the mountain again and gives him the tablets and "the Law" and the commandments to "TEACH THEM". This cannot be part of the covenant, since it cannot be added to as Paul explains in Gal 3. This is the school master part that we are no longer under - and it agrees well with the points you raised here in this vid. However the feasts, Sabbath, 10 commandments have nothing to do with re-conciliation, those are instructions in righteousness, if you chuck these out as part of Moses law, or of ceremonial stuff, you are basically sinning.

One more thing I observed, they “elevate”. Almost in a Gnostic type of way. They say they have a faith with the “deeper” things of God, elevating themselves above those who do not follow the Law.

I have a Facebook friend who constantly posts pro-Torah things, and especially things by Skip Moen... anyway, it's VERY DIFFICULT to talk about how the Law of Moses has been fulfilled, and that we're no longer under it, without coming across as, or being accused of, being anti-Torah or anti-nomian...

Then what did Jesus mean when he said not one jot or tittle will pass away from the law till heaven and earth pass away?

The tithe that went to the levitical priest is also not required for Christian’s. Now we give to who we are lead to give by the Holy Spirit. The tithing doctrine today has eased the leaders of the church and burdened the saints. It’s gone far enough.

Yes you can follow the grace of Calvary and Torah too. In fact the terms of the renewed covenant is, " I will write My Torah ( which is the law ) on your heart." Jeremiah 31:31-34 Isaiah 8:20 says it best. " To the law ( Torah ) and the testimony of it ( Messiah) if they speak not according to this, there is NO LIGHT in them." Grace should be combined with Torah. Jesus kept the Torah and so did Paul. Don't we realize that sin is transgression of Torah? 1John 3:4. Can we continue to sin after receiving grace from Calvary? Hebrews 10:26-29 says we cant. This is why David penned the words of Psalms 119:11. " Thy word/Torah have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against Thee." Torah is instruction on how to live a Holy lifestyle. It's how YHVH desires us to worship Him. It's all about love and obedience. " If you love Me, keep My commandments". Again 1 John 5:3. He who says they love me and keeps not My commandments is a liar and the truth is not in him. 1John 2:4 Again, Jesus kept His Father's Torah and 1John 2:6 says" He that says he remains in Him ought himself to walk as He ( Jesus ) walked." Torah is not a bad word. The law is not a bad word. It's how YHVH GOD desires worship. Obedience in love to Torah after salvation is our worship to YHVH and His Son for His salvation. We don't keep Torah to earn salvation. We keep Torah from the heart AFTER salvation because it's what YHVH asks us to do. " For this is love that you keep My commandments." 1John 5:3 For the gentile? Absolutely says Paul in Romans 2:12-16. Paul teaches us in Hebrews that there was a CHANGE in the law when Calvary happened. The sacrifice changed. The circumcision changed. The High Priesthood changed. But Torah never disappeared for the Jew or gentile. Jesus tells us this in Matthew 5:17-19 Christians must return to the Torah that they think has passed with Calvary. Last time I looked heaven and earth is still here. We don't keep Torah to earn anything. We keep Torah because it's written on our hearts out of love from what was accomplished at Calvary.

When you start out with the erroneous premise that "Hebrew roots/Torah observant" folks think we are SAVED by the Good Works (Torah, mitzvot, Eph 2:10), then you are definitely going to end up in the wrong place. Thanks for baking us all in the same big pie! ()

Very certain brother, otherwise Jesus died for nothing?

Best explanation I have ever heard. Thank you!

The sayings of Jesus contradicts the "NT teachings." Here's an example: Saying of Jesus: "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 NT Teaching: "... there is no longer any offering for sin." (Heb. 10:18). There are competing doctrines all throughout the Christian writings!

What makes you think that hebrews and gentiles are dealt with differently? Paul never said that....

Matthew 19:16-17

Can you Imagine Jesus celebrating the feast of saturnalia, calling it his birthday, and expecting God to be okay with it! Complete with the tree, mistletoe, chestnuts etc. Roman catholic church invented Xmas! The Christians follow the Catholics Israel tried to worship God with their own traditions and God judged them for it! Idolatry is something Israel struggled with throughout their history. So they understand and recognize idolatry. The Jesus that mainstream Christianity sells through traditions like Xmas is rightly recognized as idolatry by Israel, so I don't blame them for not accepting this Jesus that mainstream Christianity is trying to sell. So somehow Christians expect God to accept their offerings of idolatry, when He wouldn't accept it from the Israelites, ..... because your Catholic/Christian!???

It should be emphasized that the law only atones for unintentional sin. Sin, as in deliberate defiance against what is right, known in Hebrew as "Avon" is not directly treated. Instead, on the day of atonement, the Avon of the people is spoken over the goat that is sent into the wilderness. This indicates that during the Old Testament, intentional sin (coming from the sin in our hearts) was placed aside, outside of the mosaic jurisdiction to "somewhere else" - they could not have known what God did with Avon, other than sending it to the wilderness. Now, we know that Avon is atoned for by the death of the Messiah. This is how the two are compatible (sacrifice for unintentional sin, the Messiah for Avon). As a result of the fall, our bodies and minds are imperfect. We cannot help but to commit the occasional mistake, and to lose our vigilance at times to do the right thing. And this may happen, even if our intentions and hearts are pure. This is different, than when we deliberately sin. Intentional sin is an indication of the corruption in our spirit and hearts. Animal sacrifice atones for: imperfection in our fallen bodies. Sacrifice of Messiah atones for: imperfection in our fallen spiritual state. Truly, the Messiah atones for both. However, perfection in our bodies is not possible until we inhabit our new bodies in the day of the resurrection. Until that day, we will inhabit imperfect bodies, and so will the need to atone for them. ---- Rev 21:22 takes place after the thousand year reign of the Messiah in Jerusalem, where prophecy indicates there will be a Temple and sacrifices. After the thousand years, death is swallowed and the old heaven and earth are replaced. This marks the end of the need for sacrifices and a Temple. ---- There is a concept in Judaism known as "Lishmah" which can be summarized as "motivation". They believed that if one were to pursue Torah with bad lishmah (impure motivations) loss of salvation could result. This was Paul's concern. If gentiles pursued the Torah with the erroneous motivation of earning salvation, they would unwittingly lose it. This means voluntary submission to slavery: a yoke with no reward, seeking to pay a debt that can never be fully paid. We misunderstand this nuance, and interpret that Paul was against circumcision in general. He was simply against circumcision, and the Torah, if done with impure lishmah.

This is very similar to seventh day adventism.

An endless religious focus on what we must do or not do creates a risk of distracting us from the one great thing that God calls us to do; "And this is His commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us" - 1 John 3:23. In the end when all is said and done, it is the redemptive work of Christ Jesus that is central to Scripture just as Revelation 5 tells us: "And I looked, and behold, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as though it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth. Then He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne. Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And they sang a new song, saying: 'You are worthy to take the scroll, And to open its seals; For You were slain, And have redeemed us to God by Your blood Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, And have made us kings and priests to our God; And we shall reign on the earth.' Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice: 'Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To receive power and riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing!' And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying: 'Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!' Then the four living creatures said, 'Amen!' And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever." - Revelation 5:6-14 The law had one purpose...to be a harsh schoolmaster driving us to our knees to the feet of Jesus in repentance. Those who do not fully trust in the redemptive work of Christ tend to fall under the false belief that their works give evidence of their salvation as if God did not know who were His and who were not. They will focus more on what they have done and less on what Jesus has done and drag others into the legalistic hell they created. Thinking of all the works they did, they will be like those who Jesus spoke of when He said; "On that day many will say to me ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’" - Matthew 7:21-23

So far I like this study. Can you please tell me what denomination this site is from? Thank you.

Such great teaching as always ! Thank you so much for all your great work... making a way for believers to find true Freedom and Life in Christ through the Gospel ... !

17:10 Counter 4: The first veil was torn, for the believers who are considered priests to enter, but the Christ still sits in front as the veil, as a mediator (High Priest), between the father. aka no man comes to the father except through me. As also spoken in Hebrews

Hi, I am sure this have been mentioned before BUT to the point of about the priesthood that in 1 Peter we are all called to be a royal priesthood, this isn’t new to the New Testament. God called the children in Exodus his kingdom of priest and a holy nation IF they obey His words. And this was while there was a levitical priesthood. “And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.”” ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭19‬:‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

The material published by First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ) meets all the criteria put forth by R. Solberg. Be discerning, folks.

curious if you've delved into Paul Within Judaism, and if so what your thoughts are?

problem is people think Paul's gospel is the same as Yeshua's its not its a false gospel.

I love your studies!! Do you have a video on blood sacrifices in the millennial reign? Some say there will be sacrifices and temple in the millennial

Legislate - You said that many of us try to shove our beliefs on others. Hogwash Maybe some but they would be out of line The Law speaks for itself because it leaves no room for error. The law divides good and evil snd eliminstes division Evangejicalism pronmotes division. Perspective is everything I would think that your side is so hell bent on being rebellious that you perceive things being shoved down your throat.

According to the prophets during the kingdom on earth when Jesus is here there will be a temple and sacrifice for memorial purposes and everyone will keep the feast days or will be punished. People who say that are only believing in the Bible. The temple was destroyed and the jews were driven out of the land as a punishment for rejection of Jesus.