Author: Rafael
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The Logistics of the Biblical Redemption
We have been justified and then reconciled, but what does this mean? To grasp it, we must first understand what redemption truly signifies—not from a modern shopping perspective, but from the viewpoint of the first century.
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Slavery Then and Now: A Journey Through Scripture, History, and Conscience
Let’s take a closer look at the concept of slavery in the Bible. Does the Bible endorse or support slavery? If so, what are the reasons behind this portrayal?
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An Apostolic Conflict?
It appears there may be a perceived conflict within the teachings of the New Testament. But is that truly the case? The simplest and most honest answer is both yes and no. #faithAlone #solas #trueFaith #James #Yaacov #Paul #LawOfMoses #Grace #Yeshua #Messiah
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Greater Love
Greater Love is a local Mission Community in the Texas Hill Country for the Love and Glory of God
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Biblical Calendar 2025: From Aviv to Sukkot
2025 Festivals based in the observational Biblical year calendar, fall festival are estimated. Based in the March 29th, 2025, new moon observance.
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Justification & Faith
We are justified by faith. What does that mean? Does that mean I’m justified even if I don’t want to change? Paul will takes us to a wild ride, so buckle-up, is going to get bumpy. #romans #messianics #christianity #judaism #yeshua #promises #tanakh #britchadasha #thelaw #theprophets #thewritings
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Eyes to See
A rivalry older than empires—Cain vs. Abel, Isaac vs. Ishmael, Jacob vs. Esau, Joseph vs. his brothers… Jew vs. Gentile. This long arc of tension finds fresh focus in Romans: Paul continues his rebuke—don’t wield Torah as judgment if you’re untransformed by it. Then he pivots, speaking directly to Gentile believers in Rome, inviting them…
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Hebrew Bible Books
The traditional tripartite Hebrew structure of the Tanakh: Torah (Law), Nevi’im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings)—each with English name, Hebrew title, and meaning.
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¡No sea que seas juzgado!
La carta a los Romanos, aunque fue escrita a la nación gentil de Roma, estaba dirigida a un grupo específico dentro de los gentiles y también aborda un conflicto más profundo: la división provocada por el juicio, la burla y los ataques sin misericordia entre judíos y gentiles. Por eso la epístola a los Romanos encaja tan bien en estos tiempos.
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Emperor Claudius and the early Believers of Yeshua in Rome
My understanding is that the true conflict between Jews and Gentiles in Rome around 49 AD was triggered by an early deportation of Israelites, which was ordered by Emperor Claudius. At that time, the congregation was a mixed community, more akin to an extension of Judaism—similar to what today is known as Messianic Jews (not…
