Hebrew Roots and the Return to Bondage “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”— Galatians 5:1 1. The Yoke of the Law in Galatians 5 Paul’s words in Galatians 5 are not ambiguous. He is pleading with believers not to…
Hebrew Roots and the Return to Bondage Series 1. Introduction: The Return to Dietary Rules and Feast Observance Among many within the Hebrew Roots Movement, there is a strong push to return to the observance of the Old Testament feast days and dietary laws. Followers often claim that since these laws were never explicitly revoked,…
Why James quoted Amos at the Jerusalem Council — and what it means for us today. Rebuilding What? Dispensationalists often insist that prophecy demands a rebuilt temple in Jerusalem — complete with sacrifices, Levitical priests, and Jewish rituals. They point to Amos 9:11 and Acts 15:16 as justification, claiming the “tabernacle of David” refers to…