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The Guide

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
The Guide (A Jewish Encounter with a Missionary) The conversation was unsettling. Your friend has just revealed to you that he or she now believes in Jesus, or Yeshua as…

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The Totality of Scripture

The Totality of Scripture Judaism and Christianity are two different belief systems. They differ from each other on foundational issues such as the identity of God and atonement from sin. Yet these two disparate belief systems point to the same … Continue reading

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Daniel 7 and Acceptance of Scripture – an Open Letter to Bru

Daniel 7 and Acceptance of Scripture – an Open Letter to Bru Bru You have come to this blog to share what you understand as the truth. You quote Scripture in an effort to demonstrate how the theology that you … Continue reading

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What does the Bible Really say about Christianity

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What does the Bible Really say about Christianity Most counter-missionary articles will tell you what the Bible does NOT say about Christianity. The typical counter-missionary essay will study a passage…

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Circumcise Your Heart

Circumcise Your Heart We are commanded by God to circumcise our hearts (Deuteronomy 10:16; Jeremiah 4:4). How does one go about fulfilling this injunction? What is the meaning of this metaphor? In the language of Scripture, the heart is the … Continue reading

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Daniel 9 – an Open Letter to Bru Ram

in response to – https://yourphariseefriend.wordpress.com/2010/12/21/letter-to-sy-about-messiah/#comment-18283 Bru Ram Let me begin by thanking you for taking the time for this interaction – when we interact and listen to each other there is a chance that we can come closer to the … Continue reading

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Exodus 21 – Law and Grace

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Exodus 21 – Law and Grace The literary setup of the book of Exodus is pretty straightforward. It begins with the experience of the Jewish people in Egypt. The book…

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Contrast – Excerpt from Supplement to Contra Brown

Contrast Let us contrast the foundational events of Judaism against the foundational events of Christianity. Every religious belief system (including atheism) must by definition present a teaching on that which is not visible in the physical world. Judaism teaches that … Continue reading

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Armor Bearers – Isaiah 52:11

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Armor Bearers – Isaiah 52:11 1. The Prophet and the Nation One of the primary purposes of the book of Isaiah is to offer comfort and hope to the Jewish…

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For the Record

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For the Record To my fellow member of the human race Peace It has come to my attention that certain members of my people have been promulgating a doctrine that…

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