Category Archives: Debate/Discussion

Selective Scripture Reading…

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Pete Rambo

In the wake of the SCOTUS  ruling on gay marriage an interesting inconsistency in Christian doctrine has been highlighted.  Scripture calls many things an ‘abomination,’ but historically the Church has ignored one while dutifully condemning most others.   Now, homosexuals legitimately … Continue reading →

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$10,000 Reward Offered!!!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Pete Rambo

I am personally offering a $10,000 reward to the person who can prove unequivocally, from Scripture alone, that God changed the Sabbath day from Saturday, the seventh day, to Sunday the first day. The successful claimant will:

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Hanukkah may have pagan roots? Seriously? **Updated**

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Pete Rambo

A friend sent me something a couple days ago to mull…  I’ll just put it out here for thought and discussion. **Please see John McKee’s comment below** According to the Jewish Encyclopedia’s article on the origins of Hanukkah, The actual … Continue reading →

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Marriage, adultery and Christian error…

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Pete Rambo

***It is with much fear and trepidation that I post something I have been working on for weeks, as this post will prove to be a very challenging post.  Some topics are so ingrained in our traditional understanding of Scripture … Continue reading →

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How to KNOW the will of God…

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Recently, I was reading a dynamite blog post about the Biblical definition of righteousness.  In the middle of the post was an absolute gem of an explanation about how to KNOW the will of God. As a former pastor (ten … Continue reading →

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Who Wrote the Gospel of John?? (Not John?)

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Anyone who has even a rudimentary grasp of Greek knows that ‘James’ did not write  the Book of James.  Rather, it was Ya’acov, or Jacob.  The name wasn’t changed to James until the 16th century if I am not mistaken.  … Continue reading →

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The Book of Hebrews Challenge: Are You Ready For It?

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Hey guys!!  Here’s a chance to chime in on a discussion that is sure to be good…  Come over to the OMJ Blogspot for the Hebrews Challenge!  (Don’t be shy.  Chime in!)  

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…the faith once delivered…

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Pete Rambo

I can’t help myself.  Even though it is not really nice, once in a while I enjoy throwing a barb into the melee of ivory tower discussion among a bunch of Reformed Presbyterian pastors.  I do love those guys and … Continue reading →

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‘seeing God…’

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Pete Rambo

A couple of weeks ago I received the following response via email to a post I made on the blog.  Because the individual has chosen not to reply to my answer, and because the material is important enough to share, … Continue reading →

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Warning!! Controversy ahead….

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Following is a video guaranteed to stir the waters. In fact, I have no doubt, some will be violently opposed. Now, this is not necessarily my opinion or perspective, though I do share a number of understandings with both the … Continue reading →

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You are invited….

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Pete Rambo

My recent post/review of Boaz Michael’s Tent of David has really fostered some good discussion.  Probably one of the longest and best discussion thread on any post on this blog.  At times it has been spirited, but peace and grace … Continue reading →

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כל־בשׂר : “all flesh” means?

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Last week in an email discussion with a friend over what the responsibilities of the Gentile are to the Torah, he said, “I never said a Gentile couldn’t go beyond the minimum standard set in the Acts 15 halachic ruling, … Continue reading →

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One Law, One God, One Body A Critical Look at Why There is a Hebrew Roots Movement

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Recently, we have had a spirited discussion concerning the place of Jews and Gentiles in relation to Torah and each other.  Here is a related timely article that addresses a paper we previously mentioned.  I absolutely encourage every reader to … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter, Re: Hanoch Young

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Following is an open letter by Ken Rank concerning a challenging matter recently faced by Hanoch Young and United2Restore.  We appreciate Hanoch’s integrity and principles!!  Thank you Hanoch! An open letter to my fellow Ephraimites: Our lives are about choice. … Continue reading →

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the Respective Costs of Christian Anti-Judaism and Exclusionist Messianic Teachings

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Recently, I have been doing more reading and studying of topics and perspectives related to the historic division between Christianity and Judaism and trying to dig more into what the correct theological understanding is of being grafted-in.  Contrary to the … Continue reading →

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