Messiah Matters

Show #537 – The Et Cepher

SHOW #537 - THE ET CEPHER DESCRIPTION In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Et Cepher Bible and see if the criticism is warranted. We look at the base translation and the person behind the work to bring the Et Cepher to market. We discuss some of the translation choices, the inclusion and exclusion of “et” throughout the text, the theological elements that have been included, a discussion on canonization, and the controversial decision to add the 16th century book of Jasher. TIME STAMPS (FOR YOUTUBE VIDEO) • Start 2:16 • Et Cepher Intro 7:27 • Base Text 12:29 • Who’s Behind the Et Cepher? 18:49 • Inclusion of Jasher 25:00 • Hebrews 8-9 – 35:19 • Et Theology 37:17 • Exodus 6 – 40:44 • John 1 – 44:50 • Does it Matter? – 57:06 LINKS What Version of the Bible Should I Read? – Tim Hegg [https://torahresource.com/product/what-version-of-the-apostolic-scriptures-should-i-read/] 5 Reasons to Avoid the Et Cepher Bible – David Wilber [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giiOIP6bqRY&t=301s] Become and Executive Producer [https://messiahmatters.com/store/] TorahResource Pronomian Conference [https://torahresource.com/pronomian-conference/] TR Learning Center [https://www.trlearningcenter.com/home] EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #537 – The Et Cepher [https://messiahmatters.com/show-537-the-et-cepher/] appeared first on Messiah Matters [https://messiahmatters.com].

Show #536 – Translations

SHOW #536 - TRANSLATIONS DESCRIPTION In this episode, we have a discussion about the Septuagint, the Vulgate, and the Aramaic Targums, the we move to canonization of the Scriptures and the belief within Judaism of the Great Assembly and Yavneh. Finally, we finish with a look at various bible translations. TIME STAMPS (FOR YOUTUBE VIDEO) • 4:15 Intro • 11:12 How to Use the Aramaic Targums • 29:07 The LXX • 34:40 Canonization • 48:08 Bible Translations LINKS Become and Executive Producer [https://messiahmatters.com/store/] TorahResource Pronomian Conference [https://torahresource.com/pronomian-conference/] TR Learning Center [https://www.trlearningcenter.com/home] EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #536 – Translations [https://messiahmatters.com/show-536-translations/] appeared first on Messiah Matters [https://messiahmatters.com].

Show #535 – Should We Reject Paul?

SHOW #535 - SHOULD WE REJECT PAUL? DESCRIPTION In this episode, we recap the 2025 Evangelical Theological Society annual meeting in Boston. We look at the reasons I believe it’s important to go and some of the benefits we get from it. We also discuss comments on recent videos where people have attacked the deity of Yeshua and claimed He is simply an “agent” of God, and also claims that Paul’s letters are not canonical. TIME STAMPS (FOR YOUTUBE VIDEO) • 2:17 Start • 5:45 Benefit of the ETS • 14:06 Sessions I attended • 27:28 Books from ETS • 33:45 – Deity of Yeshua • 36:57 Should We Get Rid of Paul LINKS Become and Executive Producer [https://messiahmatters.com/store/] TorahResource Pronomian Conference [https://torahresource.com/pronomian-conference/] TR Learning Center [https://www.trlearningcenter.com/home] EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #535 – Should We Reject Paul? [https://messiahmatters.com/show-535-should-we-reject-paul/] appeared first on Messiah Matters [https://messiahmatters.com].

Show #534 – What’s So New?

SHOW #534 - WHAT'S SO NEW? DESCRIPTION In this episode, we look at Hebrews 10 and consider the traditional view that the writer believes the Torah, and specifically the sacrificial system has been done away with. Then we move to the New Covenant and ask what exactly has been fulfilled. Finally, a discussion on the Bible and if it has so many mistake how can we trust it? TIME STAMPS (FOR YOUTUBE VIDEO) • 2:20 Start • 8:54 Future of the Messianic Movement • 16:44 Hebrews 10 • 35:57 What is Fulfilled in the New Covenant? • 50:55 Does the Bible Have Tons of Mistakes? LINKS TorahResource Academic Conference [https://torahresource.com/academic-conference/] Sin Sacrifice [https://torahresource.com/article/sin-sacrifice/] Become and Executive Producer [https://messiahmatters.com/store/] TorahResource Pronomian Conference [https://torahresource.com/pronomian-conference/] TR Learning Center [https://www.trlearningcenter.com/home] EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #534 – What’s So New? [https://messiahmatters.com/show-534-whats-so-new/] appeared first on Messiah Matters [https://messiahmatters.com].

Show #533 – Yeshua & Oral Law

SHOW #533 - YESHUA & ORAL LAW DESCRIPTION In this episode, we discuss the recent letter that was sent to IAMCS congregations and the split taking place between the alphabet groups (IAMCS, UMJC, MJAA). Then we look at a question about Yeshua and Oral Law. Did Yeshua actually condemn oral law or does He actually cite it? How should we as believers in Yeshua approach rabbinic tradition and Oral Torah? TIME STAMPS (FOR YOUTUBE VIDEO) • 3:27 Start • 12:09 IAMCS Letter • 22:56 One Law Infiltration? • 28:44 Did Yeshua Keep the Mishnah? • 40:11 Rabbinic Story Response • 46:41 Formation of the Mishnah LINKS TorahResource Academic Conference [https://torahresource.com/academic-conference/] There Shall Be One Law [https://torahresource.com/product/there-shall-be-one-law/] Become and Executive Producer [https://messiahmatters.com/store/] TorahResource Pronomian Conference [https://torahresource.com/pronomian-conference/] TR Learning Center [https://www.trlearningcenter.com/home] EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Bob & Larue Miller, Lee & Vivian Eagen, Erna Draper, Bobby Keicher, John Coulthard, Michael McClure, Micah Smith, Bryan Dillard. The post Show #533 – Yeshua & Oral Law [https://messiahmatters.com/show-533-yeshua-oral-law/] appeared first on Messiah Matters [https://messiahmatters.com].