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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 #255 – Who’s Your Hero?

This week we continue our discussion about authority. We discuss the belief that biblical heroes shape theological belief and form our outlook on our current situations. Executive Producers for this show: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Virginia Powers, John Coulthard, Lew and Erna Draper The post Show #255 – Who’s Your Hero? appeared first on Messiah Matters ....

Feb 27, 2019

Show #254 – Biblical Authority

This week we look at a number of topics including sex before marriage, giving unkosher food to the stranger, and Biblical authority. Executive Producers for this show: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Virginia Powers, John Coulthard, Lew & Erna Draper The post Show #254 – Biblical Authority appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Feb 21, 2019

Show #253 – Deal Breakers

This week we discuss deal breakers and what we believe are the things that break fellowship with other believers. This week's show comes after we discussed our “statement of Faith” (Show 252), which highlighted what we affirm. Let us know what you think are deal breakers as well! Executive Producers for this show: Bob, and Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Virginia Powers, John Coulthard, Lew, and Erna Draper The post Show #253 – Deal Breakers appeared first on Messiah Matters ....

Feb 13, 2019

Show #252 – Faith Statement

This week we go back to the basics and look at some of the foundational beliefs found in the Scriptures. We look at the theological understandings that we hold as the bedrock of our belief and attempt to show what we would call our statement of faith. Executive Producers for this show: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Virginia Powers, John Coulthard, Lew and Erna Draper The post Show #252 – Faith Statement appeared first on Messiah Matters ....

Feb 06, 2019

Show #251 – The Law of Christ

This week we will look at several questions that have been sent in concerning the Temple Institute, Rev. 21:12-14, and Heb. 9:15, then we will turn to the term “Law of Christ.” Executive Producers for this show: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Virginia Powers, John Coulthard, Lew and Erna Draper The post Show #251 – The Law of Christ appeared first on Messiah Matters ....

Jan 30, 2019

Show #250 – The Holy Spirit with Special Guest Tim Hegg

This week we invite the president of TorahResource (and Caleb's father) onto the show to discuss his new video series on the Holy Spirit. Tim will talk about Covenant Theology, Dispensational Theology, and the work of the Holy Spirit today. Executive Producers for this show: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Virginia Powers, John Coulthard, Lew and Erna Draper The post Show #250 – The Holy Spirit with Special Guest Tim Hegg appeared first on Messiah Matters ....

Jan 23, 2019

Show #249 – Historical Evidence for the Messiah

This week we look at historical evidence for the Messiah and the suggestion that believers can not produce any more evidence for Yeshua than Judaism can produce for the stories of the Mishnah. We then move to several emails that reflect on Torah practice in our modern times. Executive Producers for this show: Bob & Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Virginia Powers, John Coulthard, Lew and Erna Draper The post Show #249 – Historical Evidence for the Messiah appeared first on Messiah Matters ....

Jan 16, 2019

Show #248 – God’s Divorce from Israel

There is a teaching within the Hebrew Roots movement that says God divorced Israel and the only way they could come back together is if God died. This is based on Deut. 24. But is this a theologically sound doctrine? This and much more is discussed on this weeks show. The post Show #248 – God’s Divorce from Israel appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Jan 09, 2019

Show #247 – What is Enlargement Theology?

Do people who believe in the Messiah become Jewish? Do we become part of Israel? Once a person comes to faith are they no longer gentiles? Executive Producers for this show: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Virginia Powers, John Coulthard, Lew and Erna Draper The post Show #247 – What is Enlargement Theology? appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Jan 02, 2019

Show #246 – Who Did Christ Die For?

This week we look at an excellent question by a long time listener that raises the question, “Did the Messiah die for the whole world?” We then move to a discussion on 1John 2:27 and the claim by some that we no longer need teachers, but that everything we need to know is given through the Spirit of God. Executive Producers for this show: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Virginia Powers, John Coulthard, Zane Llyons, Lew and Erna Draper Want to receive show notes? The post Show #246 – ...

Dec 19, 2018

Show #245 – Reflecting on Hanukkah

This week we discuss Hanukkah and the time that we have just spent reflecting on the miracle recounted in 1Macc. Then we turn to some questions about giving unkosher food to the stranger (Deut. 14:21) and to the idea of allowing disobedience to reveal His mercy (Romans 11:32). Executive Producers for this show: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Virginia Powers, John Coulthard, Zane Llyons, Lew and Erna Draper Want to receive show notes? Sign up here: https://www.torahresource.com/messi...

Dec 12, 2018

Show #243 – Only for Israel

We look at several clips that peaked our interest, one discusses why Jews don't believe in Jesus, the other is a clip from Dr. Michael Brown that looks at Lev. 11 and the kosher laws. We also have several emails to look at. Executive Producers for this show: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Virginia Powers, John Coulthard, Zane Llyons The post Show #243 – Only for Israel appeared first on Messiah Matters ....

Nov 28, 2018

Show #241 – Plagiarizing Customs & Observances

This week we look at Community and the situation that has occurred within the Torah movement where people have no communities. Then we move to comments by an orthodox Rabbi suggesting Torah observant Christians have plagiarized customs and observances from Judaism. Executive Producers for this show: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Virginia Powers, John Coulthard, Zane Llyons The post Show #241 – Plagiarizing Customs & Observances appeared first on Messiah Matters ....

Nov 08, 2018

Show #239 – Under Law

This week we begin with a quick discussion about women and tzitzit, and then turn to Galatians 4:4. What does it mean that Yeshua was born “under law?” Often, those within mainstream Christianity will argue that this means Yeshua was born in a time when the Torah needed to be observed, but after His death there is no longer any need to be “under law,” meaning “keep Torah,” but is this what Galatians 4:4 really means? Executive Producers: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Virginia Power...

Oct 25, 2018

Show #237 – Filled and Fulfilled

On this weeks show we cover various topics including women and tzitzit, the idea of heart and mind in the Tanach, evil spirits in the Tanach, what does it mean the Law is fulfilled (Matt. 5:17) and a continued discussion from last weeks show about the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in Acts. Executive Producers for Show 237: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Virginia Powers The post Show #237 – Filled and Fulfilled appeared first on Messiah Matters ....

Oct 11, 2018

Show #236 – The Holy Spirit in Acts, Where is it Today?

This week we listen to some voicemails that talk about Kosher laws and calendar issues, then we turn to a discussion about Elijah and what exactly it means that John the Baptist came in his spirit. Then we turn to the Holy Spirit in the book of Acts and discuss the idea that this kind of moving does or does not still occur today. Executive Producers for Show 224: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Anonymous Associate Producer for Show #224: Gary Elkins The post Show #236 – The Holy Spir...

Oct 04, 2018

Show #235 – Why People are Leaving the Church

This week we follow up on some comments made last week, then we turn to the festival of Sukkot and the various aspects of this festival, and some of the common misconceptions about this wonderful holiday. Then we look at reasons we believe people are leaving the Church. Executive Producers for Show 224: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Anonymous Associate Producer for Show #224: Gary Elkins The post Show #235 – Why People are Leaving the Church appeared first on Messiah Matters ....

Sep 27, 2018

Show #234 – Capital H “Heretic”

This week we look at some comments made by a prominent apologist and pastor who suggests that believers who “resurrect” the dietary laws are “capital H, Heretic[s].” We also look at a comment left on one of our videos that states catechisms are a Christian invention and should therefore be rejected by Messianic Jews. Also, a quick look at the festival of Yom Kippur and more! Executive Producers for Show 224: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Anonymous Associate Producer for Show #224: ...

Sep 21, 2018

Show #233 – Jerusalem Council

In this show we begin a look at Acts 15 and the Jerusalem Council. Four prohibitions are given to the Gentiles, but what do they mean and why were these four things chosen? Executive Producers for Show 233: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Anonymous Associate Producer for Show #233: Gary Elkins The post Show #233 – Jerusalem Council appeared first on Messiah Matters ....

Sep 08, 2018

Show #232 – Hebrew VS Greek Mindset

This week we discuss a Hebrew VS Greek mindset and how these positions can be different. We also discuss how this distinction between mindsets can be used to cover bad theology. Also, a recap of Rob's trip to Trinidad and the TorahResource Institute Family Camp. Executive Producers for Show 224: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Anonymous Associate Producer for Show #224: Gary Elkins #TorahResource #Hebrew #Greek The post Show #232 – Hebrew VS Greek Mindset appeared first on Messiah Ma...

Sep 06, 2018

Show #231 – Was Yeshua Created?

This week we look at various topics including, the difference between vows and oaths, what the sabbath is a sign of, and two questions are discussed from the book of Revelation, and ones again the question of Yeshua’s deity is addressed. The post Show #231 – Was Yeshua Created? appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Aug 23, 2018

Show #230 – Deity Apologetics

This week we begin by looking at a question about transgression of the law under pain of death, then we continue our look at various arguments that Yeshua (Jesus) is a created being, and how these fall flat. Executive Producers for Show 224: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Anonymous Associate Producer for Show #224: Gary Elkins The post Show #230 – Deity Apologetics appeared first on Messiah Matters ....

Aug 16, 2018

Show #229 – Created or Eternal

We will discuss Caleb's time in Ontario. A look at a new show that will be launching on our YouTube channel. Then we will turn to Colossians 1:15-20 and the idea that Yeshua was created by the Father. Executive Producers for Show 224: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Anonymous Associate Producer for Show #224: Gary Elkins The post Show #229 – Created or Eternal appeared first on Messiah Matters ....

Aug 10, 2018

Show #228 – Live with Tim Hegg

This week, Caleb welcomes his father Tim Hegg to discuss his new book set to be released on August 15th. This show will also be the first call in show we have ever done. We are excited to invite our listeners to ask Tim questions live on air. Executive Producers for Show 224: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Anonymous Associate Producer for Show #224: Gary Elkins The post Show #228 – Live with Tim Hegg appeared first on Messiah Matters ....

Aug 03, 2018

Show #227 – Baptism and Believers

This week on Messiah Matters, we discuss all things Baptism. Covering things from the difference between John the Baptist's immersion and Yeshua's, the question of how first century Judaisms may have viewed this practice, to modern day baptism and the question of getting baptized a second (or third) time. Executive Producers for Show 224: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Anonymous Associate Producer for Show #224: Gary Elkins The post Show #227 – Baptism and Believers appeared first o...

Jul 26, 2018

Show #226 – Holy Language?

On this show we discuss several different aspects of language. Both Hebrew and Greek are looked at, as well as a discussion on salvation by faith alone. Executive Producers for Show 224: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com, Anonymous Associate Producer for Show #224: Gary Elkins The post Show #226 – Holy Language? appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Jul 19, 2018

Show #225 – Ruach

This show will center around the concept of “Ruach” (Spirit or Wind) in the Bible and various aspects to this word. Then a look at Deut. 23:1 in consideration of Acts 8. Executive Producers for Show 224: Bob Miller, Larue Miller, YeshuaShirts.com Associate Producer for Show #224: Gary Elkins The post Show #225 – Ruach appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Jul 12, 2018

Show #224 – Conspiracy

This week we look at the idea that Kosher food no longer needs to be kept, and then turn to the what we believe are the three biggest “Conspiracies” in the Hebrew Roots movement today. Executive Producers for Show 224: Bob Miller, Larue Miller Associate Producer for Show #224: Gary Elkins The post Show #224 – Conspiracy appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Jun 28, 2018

Show #223 – Obey the Government?

This week we begin by looking at a poem by John Piper titled “Calvinist”, then we move to a question about none believe Jews and their faith in “a” Messiah. Then we turn to Romans 13:1-7 and discuss the idea of submitting to the government. Associate Producer for Show #223: Gary Elkins The post Show #223 – Obey the Government? appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Jun 21, 2018

Show #222 – Study or Meditate?

This week we begin by looking at a comment left on our last show, and the suggestions that we have not understood Yeshua's name. Then we turn to study and meditation. Executive Producers of Show#221: Bob Miller, Larue Miller Associate Producer for Show #221: Gary Elkins The post Show #222 – Study or Meditate? appeared first on Messiah Matters .

Jun 14, 2018
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