ARTicles

May 3

The 70 Sevens of Daniel

In this message, Zohar Gonen guides a small group through a Bible study on the prophecy of the 70 sevens in Daniel chapter 9.

May 2

Messianic Congregations and the Modern Messianic Movement

by David Sedaca Vice President of Chosen People Ministries President of the Union of Messianic Jewish Believers of America Over the past...

May 2

The Abrahamic Covenant

One can learn much about God’s character by studying His various names. One of these names is “the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.”...

May 2

Salvation in Old Testament Times

On what basis could salvation be obtained in Old Testament times? Jesus was not yet born, and the New Testament affirms that there was no...

May 2

Did Jesus Intentionally Create a New Religion?

If Yeshua (Jesus) intended to create a new religion, He went about it all wrong: He aroused the suspicion, and then the hostility, of the...

May 2

Jesus and the Rabbis

“Totally unacceptable!” That was the basic response of a respected friend in Seattle, upon considering the claims of scholars that...

May 2

In What Ways Did Jesus Live as a Jew?

We can assess the Jewishness of Jesus by His relationship to the people of His day, by His relationship to the Jewish religion, and by...

May 2

A Jewish View of John 3

While Jesus was in Jerusalem observing the Passover, many began to follow Him, seeing the miraculous signs he performed (John 2:23). The...

May 2

The Days of Awe and Repentance in Judaism

Cultures all over the world keep track of time – from seconds to millennia. The New Year is often seen as a time to mark the turning of a...

May 2

The Evil and Good Inclinations in Judaism

Judaism does not have a single, unified theory about the origin of good and evil. The Kabbalists (Jewish mystics) understood the...

May 2

The Promise of Forgiveness Fulfilled in Messiah

Forgiveness. What more comforting word could there be, especially when we know how much we are in need of it? Forgiveness is at the heart...

May 2

The Oral Law: Judaism’s Roadmap for Righteousness

Anyone who has ever traveled knows how confusing it can be to get around. It’s not enough to say, “I want to get from point A to point...

May 2

Rabbinic Objections to Jesus

Whether you are a religious Jewish person or not, it is clear that all modern forms of Judaism, from Orthodox to Reform, are based upon...

May 2

Jewish People and Jesus: A Look at History

Why don’t Jewish people believe in Jesus? From the earliest days of what was known as the Nazarene sect of Jewish believers through the...

May 2

Should we teach on Jewish-related topics in our churches?

In most New Zealand Churches today, there are very few Jewish people. So, wouldn’t it be fair to ask: “Should we intentionally teach...

May 2

Salvation as Interpreted by Judaism

It is not uncommon to see on top of a church building a sign that read simply JESUS SAVES. Just by placing a sign with these simple two...

May 2

What Does It Mean to Be “Born Again”?

“You must be born again.” These words of Jesus, spoken in John 3:7, are so central to the evangelistic message of the Gospel that one can...

May 2

Do You Have to Stop Being Jewish to Believe in Jesus?

Although this question is frequently asked, many attempts to answer it are based on misconceptions or prejudices rather than pure facts....

May 2

Why Are the Jewish People Special?

The following was offered by Dr. John F. Walvoord at the dedication of Chosen People Ministries’ International headquarters building in...

May 1

Lessons From Esther: A Female Perspective

Scripture tells us that Esther was “taken” (Esther 2:8). Where? To a place not of her choosing – she was taken to a harem! And, she was...