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Mystical Concepts In the New Testament - Part 1

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Faith in Jesus?

For many centuries, Romans 3:22 has read that it is faith in Jesus that brings redemption. Some might add that this alone, and nothing more is required - that is to say, lifestyle, practices, etc are of no value. Practically speaking, this interpretation has been problematic...

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The Third Heaven

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Demons in Judaism

Does Judaism Believe in the concept of demons. Do they really exist? If yes, are there different kinds of demons? All answered by Rabbi Pinchas Taylor

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Do Everything They Tell You

“The Scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat, so you must do and observe everything they tell you to do" - Matthew 23:2 Before We Begin Before we explore these passages, it may be useful to spend a moment to obtain a more accurate understanding of the

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Is the Oral Torah "Biblical"? pt. 2

In part 2 we will look at these elements from a simpler, more logical perspective. We will point to some obvious and perhaps not-so-obvious examples of why an oral tradition is necessary.

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An Advocate with the Father

It is stated explicitly in the sacred Zohar that the righteous shield the world, and after their death even more than in their life. Were it not for the prayer of the righteous in the world, the world would not endure.

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Clinging To The Creator

The active form of the word Davak is “Dveikut”, which is a dynamic state of clinging to the Creator. Being in a state of Dveikut is to have the Divine Presence upon you to some degree. In this state, we are filled with awe for the creation and life in general.

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Is the Oral Torah "Biblical"? pt. 1

One of the biggest hurdles for western Christians to overcome, if they begin studying the Jewishness of the New Testament, is the idea of the Oral Torah.

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Paul's Audience(s) in the New Testament

When reading the New Testament, it is very easy - especially if you learned through a denomination of mainstream western Christianity - to assume Paul's audiences are a homogenous body of "Christians".

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Watching Our Words

One of the fastest ways to accelerate spiritual growth begins with governance over (3) primary areas of our expression; Speech, Deeds, and Thoughts. If we can discipline ourselves in these three categories, we’ll begin a rapid progression towards the light of the Creator.

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Torment in the Grave

Known commonly as Chibut HaKevar, the "Torment in the Grave', the tradition teaches that affliction awaits a person who did not succeed in fighting their Yetzer Hara during their lifetime.

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We're All In This Together

Everything in the universe is connected. Particularly true in the west, modern human consciousness has trended toward an isolated worldview that ones actions are personal and have no bearing on others

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Planting for the Future

In this story, we're reminded to also look forward. What will endure after we have moved from this world to the next? What will we be remembered for? What is the legacy we are leaving behind for the next generation?

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What is Midrash?

Many times, Jesus (aka Yeshua), is recorded telling a story that has its parallel in the midrashic tradition. In truth, it is a brilliant way to connect to established themes and set the stage for the lesson he wants to teach.

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PaRDeS - Jewish Hermeneutics

If you have been around the world of Jewish thought for a while, you might likely already be familiar with the concept represented by the acronym, PaRDeS.

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New (Old) Age of Science

In fact, a little-known meeting between Albert Einstein and Rav Avraham Kook took place in 1925 as the famed physicist visited Israel. He and the great Kabbalist spoke for hours, mostly about the [then] recent findings of Einstein’s relativity. Here is what they said of each other.

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The Value of Another's Faith

The value of your faith will heighten your ability to appreciate the value of another’s faith.

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Midrash and the New Testament - part 4 of 4

In this 4-part series, we're exploring the hidden world of Jewish Midrash that can be found in the New Testament.

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Midrash in the New Testament - part 3 of 4

In this 4-part series, we're exploring the hidden world of Jewish Midrash that can be found in the New Testament.

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Midrash in the New Testament - part 2 of 4

In this 4-part series, we're exploring the hidden world of Jewish Midrash that can be found in the New Testament.

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Midrash in the New Testament - part 1 of 4

In this 4-part series, we're exploring the hidden world of Jewish Midrash that can be found in the New Testament.

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The Gift of Loss

As someone who spends a lot of time exploring the inner dynamics of life, death, and beyond – it strikes me how quickly all of my academic knowledge quickly fades in a moment of true loss. As I am navigating the loss of a loved-one, a few lessons are emerging. 1.

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The Decline of Religion

It is customary to blame secular science and anti-religious philosophy for the eclipse of religion in modern society...

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The Speed of Thought

The Hebrew word for ‘wisdom’ is Chochmah, but this is not to be mistaken for "wisdom" as we might understand it today, say for example, the sum of experiential knowledge. Chochmah has been viewed by the Sage/mystics as a kind of force, a thread of the Divine