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In the Articles section (accessible via the menu), I cover topics grouped into categories like Torah, Hebrew, Gospels, Paul, Mary, Prayer, and Hot Topics. However, I’ve noticed that some of you have questions that don’t neatly fit into these categories. To address this, I’m creating a dedicated space for those off-topic questions.
If you’ve been pondering something, this is your perfect opportunity to ask! Many of you appreciate my honest approach to theology—I’ll always admit when I don’t know something. Transparency is important to me, so you’ll know when I’m certain and when I’m not.
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Dr Eli, I have a question in regards to what happens to those who are still waiting for the Messiah to come when they die in the Jewish culture. I know they believe in God and it concerns me for those who are fighting today for their nation Israel with them dying not knowing Jesus as their Messiah, especially those who lost their lives during the October 7th attack on Israel.
Bobbi, I remember discussing this with an academic dean of a seminary I graduated from many moons ago. He said to me in response basically to the same question: "We know of only one sure way to come to God and be accepted by Him (through Jesus). What else God may do I don't know. It is his prerogative, completely."
I agree with this assessment.
Do the passover lamb, Manna , and the 12 loaves (bread of presence) in the tabernacle prefigure Christ being present in the Eucharist?
Yes, these Old Testament elements profoundly prefigure Christ's presence in the Eucharist. The Passover lamb, whose blood saved Israel from death, is a direct type of Christ, "our Passover lamb" (1 Corinthians 5:7), sacrificed to save us from sin. Its flesh was consumed in a sacred meal, prefiguring the Eucharistic feast.
The manna, the "bread from heaven" that sustained Israel, was a foreshadowing. Jesus explicitly identifies Himself as the "true bread from heaven" (John 6:32), contrasting the manna, which offered temporary life, with His flesh, given for the life of the world.
Finally, the twelve loaves of the Bread of the Presence, placed continually in the Tabernacle as an offering to God, signify God's enduring covenant with His people. They prefigure Christ, the eternal Bread of Life, who is truly, really, and substantially present in the Eucharist—the new manna and the perfect, perpetual sacrifice fulfilling all these types.
Shalom Dr. Eli,
I'm trying to reconcile some scripture located in the book of Romans. In chapter 2 the scriptures says, God will judge the actions of those that have heard the Torah, and those that have not heard the Torah, but, do what is moral and ethical. This judgement, for those that do what is good under both conditions are they rewarded with residence with God? I'm confused with the many scripture references of, only through Jesus is a person/spirit able to reside with the Lord.
Am I in error if I say, acceptance of Christ is first then judgement for actions is based on actions of the Torah or moral/ethical standard.
I hope I've provide enough of my thoughts to provide the reconciliation I seek.
Or, could you explain a better view of the scriptures to reconcile the words of Saul in Romans 2.
Clinton
Shalom Clinton, you are touching on a key tension in Romans. Paul is not offering two ways to be saved. He is establishing God’s righteous standard: that a doer of the law, not a hearer only, would be justified (Romans 2:13). This includes Gentiles who instinctively do what the Torah requires (v. 14).
However, Paul’s point is diagnostic, not soteriological. He is showing what God’s justice demands, only to conclude that no one actually meets it: "There is no one righteous, not even one" (Romans 3:10). All have sinned (3:23). Therefore, your view is correct: Acceptance of Christ must come first. Judgment according to deeds (Romans 2:6-7) then demonstrates the reality of that faith—the evidence of a heart truly transformed by the Spirit (v. 29). Salvation is through Messiah alone; our actions confirm whose we are.
Kindly explain Ezekiel 28: 11 - 19. Who is the reference to the one in the garden of Eden and was made perfect? Is that the king of Tyre?
Here you go, sir - https://jewishstudiesforchristians.com/lucifer-or-king-of-tyre/
Jeff, shalom! If I succeed this week, I will publish an article on this topic. I am alreadying thinking it through.
I have missed your studies on The Plaques and Plunders of the Egyptians
It's not ready yet :-). I started writing it but never finished it. May pick it up again one day. Thank you for your reminder.
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Dr. Eli!
I am so grateful to you fulfilling Abba's call, teaching the gentile brothers and sisters His ways! You already discern the hunger we have to see and understand the scriptures!
Can you please give a teaching on Psalm 23: "prepares a table before us in the presence of our enemies"???
Shalom Eli!
Dear Joseph, Thank you so much, my brother! This is a good idea, and I will start thinking about it and see when the Lord will mature my thought to write on this topic. But this is a great idea! Also, thank you also for your support! It means a lot and is truly needed.
Would you please repeat your dissertation on the "manger" and its status in relation to the temple services.
Hi, Doug! I am not sure which one you are referring to. So sorry.
HalleluYah,
Kalpesh here, I'm from India.
My question is acts 4:12 says - And there is salvation in no other man, for neither is there any other name under Heaven having been given among men by which we must be saved1.
(1) 1 Clearly if there is only one name where people can be saved it is the name “YAHSHUA” which means Yahwah's salvation. (Ex 23:21, Phil 2:9, Joh 17:11, Math 1:21, 1Joh 2:12
So why we use the name jesus? Because Savior come from hebrew generation
Shalom to you in India, my friend! My answer could be found here - https://jewishstudiesforchristians.com/what-was-the-real-name-of-jesus/ May Yah bless you and make you walk with Yeshua all the days of your life!
I lead adult Bible studies in my church and attempt to teach exegetically. I want to teach the Genesis creation story as the original hearers understood it, not as it is usually presented as to be understood as literal. I am familiar with John Walton and have his NIV Commentary and several of his books in the "lost" series. Can you shed some light on this dilemma of literal vs. something else?
Yes.
Well, in this case, it's too complex of a question. Perhaps you could specify something concrete in Genesis that you are wondering about.
Do you mean should Genesis events be taken literally or metaphorically?
Can you please reshare your blog on God hardening pharaohs heart? I can't find it anywhere
Ty
Blessings
It is in the Torah section - https://jewishstudiesforchristians.com/category/torah/
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