Dating from the first century, the Didache offers a unique window into early Jewish Christianity. Its Jewish-Christian author seeks to mediate the Torah for the text's gentile recipients, steering diplomatically between the Scylla and Charybdis of the Law-observing church in Jerusalem and Paul's more open teaching. The Didache is thus very clear that gentile believers do not need to convert to Judaism, but at the same time its author argues that the Torah - particularly the second table of the Decalogue - is universal. The Deuteronomic paradigm of the 'Way of Life' against the 'Way of Death' applies to all. In Torah for Gentiles? Daniel Nessim explores this juxtaposition in depth. How is Jesus' 'easy yoke' to be held alongside the strenuous commands of Mosaic Law? What does it mean to attain perfection? The path the Didache offers is not as straightforward as one might suppose, yet both Jews and Christians would recognize its moral basis as largely the same as that which underpins Judaeo-Christian values today. Moreover, the Christian community it describes, from a time when that community still looked very much to its Jewish forebears, makes it a fascinating example of the origins of Christian life and worship.
Dating from the first century, the Didache offers a unique window into early Jewish Christianity. Its Jewish-Christian author seeks to mediate the Torah for the text’s gentile recipients, steering diplomatically between the Scylla and Charybdis of the Law-observing church in Jerusalem and Paul’s more open teaching. The Didache is thus very clear that gentile believers do not need to convert to Judaism, but at the same time its author argues that the Torah - particularly the second table of the Decalogue - is universal. The Deuteronomic paradigm of the ‘Way of Life’ against the ‘Way of Death’ applies to all. In Torah for Gentiles? Daniel Nessim explores this juxtaposition in depth. How is Jesus’ ‘easy yoke’ to be held alongside the strenuous commands of Mosaic Law? What does it mean to attain perfection? The path the Didache offers is not as straightforward as one might suppose, yet both Jews and Christians would recognize its moral basis as largely the same as that which underpins Judaeo-Christian values today. Moreover, the Christian community it describes, from a time when that community still looked very much to its Jewish forebears, makes it a fascinating example of the origins of Christian life and worship.
The purpose of the Symposiums is to provide a forum for members of the broader Messianic Jewish community to articulate their beliefs with an expectation that they will receive respectful hearing, but without the expectation that agreement concerning these beliefs will be achieved. The Symposium is designed to provide an internal platform for leaders to better understand each other and the various positions held within the Messianic movement.
Seventh-day Adventist authors have maintained a fairly consistent understanding of Daniel's major prophecies, though several significant disagreements have taken place. One well known difficulty, and the theme of this research, has been the Church's interpretation of Daniel 8:14. In light of the current discussions, the purpose of this book is to 1--demonstrate that a clearer understanding of the SDA doctrine of the sanctuary may be obtained by studying the Hebrew rendering nisdaq; 2--resubstantiate the validity of the LXX translation; 3--highlight Daniel 8:14's close relationship to the rest of the chapter and the typical Day of Atonement; and 4--show the necessity of an investigative judgment.
These commentaries address many of the Bible’s secrets that have been waiting literally centuries to be revealed. Some of these commentaries address information that has been misunderstood. The Scripture reveals why this generation is unique above all others. The significance is amazing! Information in this book will be controversial to some because it challenges some of the myths that are still being perpetuated. I found it amazing how God targeted the 1948 generation from the time of the birth of Abraham to be the last generation to reveal the consummation of the age, and we are living in it right now. I found it amazing that the United States has been kept hidden in prophecy until it was time for it to be revealed. The prophecy even reveals the invasion and occupation of the country. These things and many others are disclosed in these commentaries.
This is a collection of several texts that were removed from the Bible, centuries ago. This collection covers the material which has been removed from the Book of Daniel, over time. There is a lengthy and historical introduction, discussing the various pieces and explaining their content and finally, the text of the passages themselves. This includes: The Prayer of Azariah, The Song of the Three Holy Children, the story of Susanna and the Elders, the story of the Priests of Bel, the story of Daniel Slaying the Dragon, the story of Daniel Returning to the Lion's Den and the rarely seen Seventh Vision of Daniel and Fourteenth Vision.
1 In the Diadem of The New Jerusalem it shall be clear that the grand city of the clouds willl soon be brought forth to our Lord''s redeemed, after our Judgement Day has finally passed; But for now, God''s quick nearing promise of the ages comes ever so swiftly, upon the real lofty breezes of His most amazing things. 2 For our Giver of Holy Rain will soon open up the windows of heaven very wide, so everyone may then easily see His end-time palatial creation, while it slowly descends upon the awesome billowy clouds of His uttermost appreciation; For Heaven is speedily coming down to our newest earth like a never ending spectacle of spectacular spectacles! 3 And without question, everyone that has followed in the ways of our Master Carpenter shall soon find eternal rest, within His endless shadow of unending peace, that was long ago built with the splintery wood from His excruciating painful cross of greatest burden. 4 For our Living Voice of Prophecy, being our Prince of Liberty, once spoke back in Revelation 3:12, while He stressed, "Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of God, which is the New Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name." 5 So everything that I''m now writing, is about the unveiled things, that are quickly expected to be plainly seen in the forthcoming infinite eighth day, and way beyond ever after. 6 And that marvellous before mentioned building, that shall stand far above all others, presently floats upon some real thick clouds of banded meteor dust, due to the absence of gravity. 7 But it will soon go without saying, that this long awaited Holy city shall always serve as a stupendous testimony, to the unconfined virtue, that our El Shaddai has always so freely given out to everyone. 8 And just as it was in the very beginning, so shall it be at the tail end! For our beloved Giver of New Wine, that once saved the very best of the grape for last, shall once again do likewise, while He speedily produces His greatest feat of all, after that old roaring black lion Satan has finally been banned evermore. 9 But the newest wine, that our Lord of Affirmations will soon bring through His Father''s overflowing wine press of joy, shall then speedily be given to everyone that lives under the ringed nebula of Ursa Major. 10 And everyone will then happily toast that very last new world order, as their goblets of overflowing celebration are raised up real high, to our Father of Billions of Lights. 11 Then all of them shall quickly offer our Almighty some silent prayer of endless thanksgiving, while they joyfully clink their glasses together with some real unbounded enthusiasm. 12 But before that eighth day eventually begins, our kingly Crusader of Freedom shall then unexpectedly lift His eyes up towards the outer spaces of space, while He gently speaks forth some real powerful words of the kind of faith that can even move a whole universe or galaxy. 13 And His most mighty commands will then suddenly recreate our heavens and earth anew for the very last time; For that fact was even attested to within Revelation 20:11, which always declared the futuristic moment when our present "earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them." And so shall it be! 14 But it should also be noted, that while those above things are instantaneously happening, that all of God''s living souls will then be waiting in the heavenlies for their brand new home, to be finally established upon our very last new earth by our Glorious Majesty. 15 And with very eager expectations, all of creation shall then be impatiently holding it''s breath, due to its real great anticipation of finally seeing our sparkling New Jerusalem. 9 Then the souls of our Lord''s redeemed shall be swiftly consumed with some very bubbly excitement, while their reborn spirits steadily cry forth the driest tears of utter joy. 16 Happiness shall then be easily seen on all of the faces of the children of our planet, while they hoot and holler like they always did when they watched the funniest reruns of their favorite cartoons. 17 Even all of the charred inanimate creation shall then be anxiously awaiting the long expected moment, when it can finally receive the handiwork of our most true God, that always taught everyone that sorrow forever looks back, as worry looks around like crazy, while faith endlessly looks up with great expectation. 18 Moreover, the Apostle Peter was also given a vision of that very last transition time: In 2 Peter 3:10 he long ago wrote that "the heavens will disappear with a roar, and the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the Earth and everything in it will be laid bare," one very last time. 19 But this forthcoming event of the greatest of events shall actually be the third cleansing, while also being one of total incineration. 20 For creation long ago witnessed the second purification of lesser fires, that came just before this current millennium of our Prince of Love came forth so painstakingly. 21 And most naturally, it also goes without any comment, that the great flood of Noah''s day was our planet''s very first cleansing, without soap.
Daniels second new and exciting book The New Day Experience Part II Using The Shield Of Protection has a major impact on knowing what God did for us in His Son Jesus Christ. The Book has major doctrines that will build the reader who wants to advance in their spiritual and natural life. Daniel explains in his book the need to come out of ignorance by applying the doctrine that is learned by presenting the Word of God back to God through prayer because God honors His Word which is above His name [Psalms 138:2]. Daniel uses his past not to boast but to let the reader know that anything that they may go through in life they can still experience joy and forgiveness, and continual blessings from God.
Jacob set his head on a “stone–pillow”, and he dosed off. “He dreamt of a stairway (‘ladder’) that rested on the ground, with its top reaching up to the heavens. On it, he saw the angels of God, going up (ascending) and descending.” (Genesis 28: 11-12) And there was the LORD above the top-rung, saying; “I AM the Lord, the God of Abraham, and your father Isaac. In you, and your descendants, all the families of the earth will find blessing. I AM with you. I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you, until I (the Lord) have done all that I promised.” (Genesis 28: 14–15) Now, fast forward to the arrival of the Messiah. “Philip, who was from Bethsaida (the same town as Andrew and Peter) found Nathaniel, and enthusiastically to him; ‘We’ve found the One about whom Moses wrote, whom the prophets spoke of, the Messiah, Yeshua, the son of Joseph.” (John 1: 45) Nathaniel’s dismissive response illustrates just how presumptuous human nature can be; quick to jump to the wrong conclusion based limited understanding. “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” (John 1: 46) He errantly assumed that “nothing of value” could come from the sleepy “backwards” village of Nazareth. Philip was undaunted; telling Nathaniel to “come and see!” Yeshua later explained; “You shall see even greater things than this. You will see the sky (the heavens) opened, and the angels of God going up (ascending) and descending on the Son of Man.” (John 1: 50-51) A person’s willingness to believe (faith) activates God’s faithfulness to promises. The miracle of Israel is a testament to the restorative power of God...Eternal. And the Messiah’s story is a reconstituted version of “Jacob’s (Israel’s) journey.” “You are My witnesses. I have chosen you as My servant, so that you can know Me. I AM the LORD.” (Isaiah 43: 10) Those with “eyes of faith” witness “Jacob’s ladder”, personified.
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