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Messiah Matters

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Messiah Matters is the premier theological YouTube show and podcast that approaches biblical topics from a pronomian (pro-law) view. Hosts Rob Vanhoff and Caleb Hegg approach the biblical text with the understanding that God’s law is the standard for the Christian life and the backdrop for biblical interpretation.
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Episodes

Show #400 – Al Garza’s New Testament Claims

In this episode, we discuss the new book by Al Garza and James Trimm which translates 11 Hebrew manuscripts on the Gospel of John. Some have seen this new book as proof that the New Testament was originally written in Hebrew, but is this where the evidence actually points? Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Eric Warren, Kyle Ripley. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​...

Sep 08, 20221 hr 1 min

Show #399 – Labels, Calendars, and Community

In this episode, we discuss our position that Jesus followed the majority calendar, what does that mean for us today? We also look label “Messianic” and how this might relate to modern-day Judaisms. Finally, a look at modern communities and if Torah observant believers should be willing to attend a Sunday Church. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Eric Warren, Kyle Ripley. This show is produced by Tora...

Aug 31, 20221 hr 4 min

Show #398 – Let’s Talk About the Sabbath

In this episode, we discuss binitarian beliefs. We also look at the festival sabbaths and how believers should view these. Then we move to the common question of what is allowed on the weekly Sabbath. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Eric Warren. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters Rob Vanhoff Rob teache...

Aug 24, 202254 min

Show #397 – Divine But Not God?

In this episode, we discuss the argument by some that states Yeshua is divine but not YHVH. What exactly does this mean and does it make logical sense? Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Eric Warren. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters Rob Vanhoff Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Period, Rabbinic Literatu...

Aug 17, 20221 hr 6 min

Show #396 – How Far is Too Far?

In this episode, we look at the idea of relocating for community, Greek as the common language of the first century, and we even take a look at “the testament of Job.” Article: Did Yeshua Converse with Nicodemus in Greek? Did Yeshua Converse with Nicodemus in Greek? Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Eric Warren. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebo...

Aug 10, 20221 hr 1 min

Show #395 – Back to School

In this episode, we revisit a comment we made about unitarianism, then we switch gears and talk about oral torah. Video Referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgjj_pA6TEs Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Eric Warren. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters Rob Vanhoff Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple P...

Aug 03, 20221 hr 7 min

Show #394 – Revisiting Two House Theology

In this episode, we revisit some of the things that have been talked about in past seasons. Greek VS Hebrew primacy for the Apostolic Scriptures, a Q source, the point of Acts 21 and James’ request to Paul, and Two House theology. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Eric Warren. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Messiah...

Jul 27, 202255 min

Show #393 – All Over the Map

In this episode, we discuss how many biblical festivals we see in the Scriptures, what exactly the quartodeciman controversy was, if the laws of the Torah were simply meant for a time when Israel needed to be separated from the nations, and if we believe in a Q source. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Eric Warren. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Fac...

Jul 20, 20221 hr 8 min

Show #392 – Fulfill the Law of Christ

In this episode, we discuss lone wolves in the Church and how we should view Church membership. Then we turn to the term “law of Christ” to better understand what this means. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville, Bobby Keicher. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters Rob Vanhoff Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Period, Rabbinic Literature, Ju...

Jul 13, 20221 hr 17 min

Show #391 – Scripture Please

In this episode, we discuss comments that came in on our last show, then we move to Church membership and whether it is biblical, finally we discuss Acts 21 and an interesting phrase. Video on the Trinity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktD_ZZ6n0YE Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Ruth Lunderville, Bobby Keicher. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters Ro...

Jun 22, 202259 min

Show #390 – What Makes a Christian “Christia?”

In this episode, we first look at some aspects of the covenant and discuss whether inclusion into the Abrahamic covenant means inclusion into other covenants as well. Then we turn to an email that pushes on some of our discussion from last show concerning higher education and various teachers. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find ...

Jun 15, 20221 hr 6 min

Show #389 – Entering the Torah Movement

In this episode, we look at a different analogy than the one we gave last week to show that we are building off the theology of those who came before us, then we turn to teachers in the Hebrew Roots movement and name some names of those who have rejected the deity of Christ. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebook: htt...

Jun 08, 20221 hr 13 min

Show #388 – The Theological Roadshow

In this episode, we look at the basics of the cross, then we turn to the idea that we are “pot stirrers” and why this may or may not be the case. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters Rob Vanhoff Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Period, Rabbinic Literature, Judaism, Koine Gre...

Jun 01, 20221 hr 3 min

Show #387 – Love Always Wins

In this episode, we reimagine the Sunday School version of Jesuses and what the term “love” actually means from a biblical perspective. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters Rob Vanhoff Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Period, Rabbinic Literature, Judaism, Koine Greek, and Ar...

May 25, 202258 min

Show #386 – “Gentile” in the Bible

In this episode, we discuss our relationship as believers with the Holy Spirit, then we turn to the term “Gentiles” in the Scriptures. Finally, a look at the word “faith” and what this means. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters Rob Vanhoff Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple P...

May 18, 202259 min

Show #385 – Anti-Semitism in the Church

In this episode, we look at anti-semitism in the Church and discuss if this is the source of many theological problems. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters Rob Vanhoff Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Period, Rabbinic Literature, Judaism, Koine Greek, and Aramaic. He has de...

May 11, 20221 hr 5 min

Show #384 – Everything is Pagan

In this episode, Caleb Hegg looks at the switch from Passover to Easter in an attempt to see if this came from a place of anti-semitism. Ryan Reeves on Constantine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0GCJfhjEYw&t=1209s Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters Rob Vanhoff Rob te...

Apr 27, 20221 hr 8 min

Show #383 – History Matters

In this episode, we look once again at the name “Easter” as some have disagreed with our take from our last show, then we move to the modern seder and look at its origins, finally we discuss the giving of the Holy Spirit and what this meant in the book of Acts. Is the Name “Easter” Pagan – Tim Hegg https://torahresource.com/does-easter-come-from-ishtar/ Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard. This show is prod...

Apr 20, 20221 hr 3 min

Show #382 – Its All About the Covenant

In this episode, we discuss the differences in theological belief and how many of the foundational beliefs tend to go back to various understandings about God’s covenants with His people. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Kristina Johnson, Nelda Bell, John Coulthard. This show is produced by TorahResource – https://torahresource.com/​​​​​ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahMatters Rob Vanhoff Rob teaches courses on 2nd Temple Perio...

Apr 06, 202257 min

Show #381 – Passover, Tis the Season

In this episode, we discuss the law of God as obligation or the out powering of love for God, then we move to a discussion about the term “Easter” and why this is used today by the Church. Finally, a look at a newly discovered tablet. Article on the term “Easter”: https://torahresource.com/does-easter-come-from-ishtar/ Article on the Four Cups at the Passover Seder: https://torahresource.com/four-cups/ Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Levi Mitchell...

Mar 30, 202250 min

Show #380 – Let’s Set the Record (or Table) Straight

In this episode, Caleb is solo and addresses a great email that came in about last week’s show concerning 1Cor. 11 and the communion. Looking at both sides of the argument, Caleb sets the record straight on some of the misconceptions people may have (from both sides of the argument). Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Levi Mitchell, Kristina Johnson, Ruth Lunderville, Kyle Ripley, Sue Lavey. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bo...

Mar 23, 20221 hr 10 min

Show #379 – 1 Corinthians 11, Passover or Communion?

In this episode, our main discussion centers on 1 Corinthians 11, one of the texts that has been used as a source text for the institution of the Lord’s Supper or what is known today as “Communion.” Is this the true meaning Paul intended to give ? Or is he actually talking about the Passover meal? Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Levi Mitchell, Kristina Johnson, Ruth Lunderville, Kyle Ripley, Sue Lavey. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, E...

Mar 23, 20221 hr 5 min

Show #378 – Worshipping Christ

In this episode, we discuss the bronze serpent and if this story shows that Christ should not be worshipped, then we turn to another discussion about works-based salvation, and finally a conversation on the Sabbath starting at sundown. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Levi Mitchell, Kristina Johnson, Ruth Lunderville, Kyle Ripley, Sue Lavey. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Levi Mitchell, Kristina Joh...

Mar 09, 202253 min

Show #377 – Keeping the Sabbath

In this episode, we talk about those who want to keep the Sabbath but have to work on Saturdays. Also, a discussion on Sukkot and the 8th day of the festival. What is the 8th day and what is its significance? And a discussion about those who think those within the mainstream Christian Church are not saved because they reject the Sabbath. Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Levi Mitchell, Kristina Johnson, Ruth Lunderville, Kyle Ripley, Sue Lavey. Exec...

Mar 02, 20221 hr 2 min

Show #376 – Where’s Our Door?

In this episode, we discuss the idea that we are in a third reformation where believers are coming to a love of God’s commands. Where will this reformation take place? Is it the Messianic synagogues? Hebrew Roots fellowships? Or perhaps the Christian Church? What door will we attach our thesis to? 0:00 Introduction 7:06 Reforming the Church (Where’s our door) 25:34 Judging and holding people to a standard 35:24 Pronomian Denomination? … No it’s a theology 1:05:12 Closing Executive Producer: Lee ...

Feb 25, 20221 hr 7 min

Show #375 – Application VS Belief

In this episode, we clarify several discussions we’ve had in past episodes including submission to congregational elders, festivals in the millennium, if we agree with Calvin, and application vs belief. 0:00 Introduction 5:36 Alcohol and the community revisited 31:27 Keeping the Feasts 39:45 Disagreement in application vs belief 54:04 Calvinism vs the Doctrines of Grace 59:32 Closing Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Levi Mitchell, Kristina Johnson,...

Feb 17, 20221 hr

Show #374 – Not Logical

In this episode, we discuss the Sabbath after the resurrection of Christ. We also follow up on our discussion from last week and the idea that New Testament believers only drake “new wine.” 0:00 Introduction 5:09 New wine discussion 12:20 Sabbath keeping after Jesus 30:12 Who is the bride of Yeshua 38:00 Thoughts on Karaites 45:28 How do we keep the Feasts 58:42 Closing Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Levi Mitchell, Kristina Johnson, Ruth Lundervi...

Jan 26, 20221 hr

Show #373 – Water to Juice

In this episode, we discuss some follow-up on the word “Christian”, and finally, get to the topic of alcohol in the Bible. 0:00 Introduction 4:19 Keeping the Law of God as a covenant member 12:30 Is it a sin for a Christian to drink wine? 39:31 How do we in the Church provoke the Jews to jealousy? 59:02 Closing Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Levi Mitchell, Kristina Johnson, Ruth Lunderville, Kyle Ripley, Sue Lavey. Executive Producer: Lee & V...

Jan 19, 20221 hr 1 min

Show #372 – The Term “Christianity”

In this episode, we discuss the wore “Christian,” “Judaism,” and “Messianic Judaism” and attempt to show how these terms have been used historically and how they now play out in our modern time. 0:00 Introduction 7:03 The term Christianity 25:50 Messianic Judaism 43:06 Is Messianic Judaism a denomination of Christianity 55:00 Closing Executive Producer: Lee & Vivian Eagan, Erna Draper, Bob & Larue Miller, Levi Mitchell, Kristina Johnson, Ruth Lunderville, Kyle Ripley, Sue Lavey. Executiv...

Jan 12, 202257 min

Show #371 – Let’s Talk About Law

In this episode, we discuss various aspects of the sacrificial system and look at what these things actually did. Were sins actually atoned for with sin sacrifices? Also, we look at the term “Pronomian” and how some people want to make this a “movement” even though it’s not. 0:00 Introduction 5:16 Pronomian Theology 8:51 Shouldn’t we identify with Judaism instead? 16:14 The Way or Christian 21:45 Chatroom conversation: Draw near to God 23:48 Preaching through the Tanak 31:46 The Sacrificial syst...

Jan 05, 202259 min
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