Category: Jewish Beliefs – Messiah
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Fact: Orthodox Jewish Theology States That Christians Will Pave The Way For Moshiach
It is incorrect to argue that Jewish people think we are better than non-Jewish people. The word “chosen” means that we are supposed to follow God’s commandments as expressed in the Torah. We have not lived up to that charge all the time and the Scripture is full of references to this fact. We are…
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The Messiah Is Right On Schedule
“Nothing Can Stop What Is Coming” may be a statement made famous (or infamous) by “Q” but it is a theological axiom for Jews. We believe that the Mashiach (Messiah) is coming to redeem the world, one way or another, whether people turn toward God or God-forbid away from Him. Some people are unclear about…
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5780/5781 and Messianic Predictions: Follow-Up
Question: “Are Messianic predictions about 5780 and 5781 based on something written in the Book of Daniel, and/or something else?” Answer: There is nothing in Daniel which specifically says “5781.” Sometimes, very great rabbis say things and we do not know why they say them. Also, predicting a time and date is not desirable for obvious reasons.…
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On The Question Of Timing And The Moshiach (Messiah)
Reader question: “In reading your 9-21-2020 article about the Messiah coming in 5781, why do you say the 9-month rule referred to by Netanel ben Yeshaya per the Gemara is referring to the “rule by Edom” and not the rule of the “the evil Roman kingdom” as referred to in Sanhedrin 98b of the Gemara that…
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May 2, 2020: Notes On Messianism & The Messiah
Shabbat ShalomMashiach is hereYechi Yechi Melech Hamashiach Getting ready for #BibleStudy and a discussion of the Mashiach (Messiah). Okay this is a pretty momentous week The topic is momentousThe Bible portion is momentousMy emotions are momentous I actually paused for a few minutes to discuss the news and such.It is important to discuss the news.Two…