“What is the Talmud?”……The word "Talmud" is a Hebrew word meaning "learning, instruction." The Talmud is a central text of mainstream Judaism and consists primarily of discussions and commentary on Jewish history, law (especially its practical application to life), customs and culture. The Talmud consists of what are known as the Gemara and the Mishnah.……In […]

“What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?” …An exposition of Romans 10:4, which says: “Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes,” will help in understanding what is means that Christians are not under the law. The apostle Paul clarifies the effects […]

“What is the purpose of the Mosaic Law?”……The Mosaic Law was given specifically to the nation of Israel (Exodus 19; Leviticus 26:46Romans 9:4). It was made up of three parts: the Ten Commandments, the ordinances, and the worship system, which included the priesthood, the tabernacle, the offerings, and the festivals (Exodus 20-40; Leviticus 1-7; 23). […]

“What is the greatest commandment?”……Answer: Jesus was asked this very question by a Pharisee who was considered to be "an expert in the law" (Matthew 22:34-36). Jesus answered by saying: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important […]

“What is the law of Christ?”……Galatians 6:2 states, "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ" (emphasis added). What exactly is the law of Christ, and how is it fulfilled by carrying each other's burdens? While the law of Christ is also mentioned in 1 Corinthians 9:21, the […]

The 613 Mitzvot According to Sefer Hamitzvot of Rambam 248 Positive Mitzvot Mitzvah # P1: Believing in GÔö¼┬íd P2: Unity of GÔö¼┬íd P3: Loving GÔö¼┬íd P4: Fearing GÔö¼┬íd P5: Worshiping GÔö¼┬íd P6: Cleaving to GÔö¼┬íd P7: Taking an oath by GÔö¼┬íd’s Name P8: Walking in GÔö¼┬íd’s ways P9: Sanctifying GÔö¼┬íd’s Name P10: Reading the Shema […]

“What should Christians learn from the Mosaic Law?”……The Mosaic Law takes up a large portion of the Old Testament and was of vital importance to the Hebrews of old. Even though we who are in Christ are no longer under the Law (Galatians 5:18), there is much we can learn from this part of God's […]