Category Archives: Debate/Discussion

Antisemitism on the Rise… **updated**

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Pete Rambo

An update via email is now added to the end.  Per the email’s requests, some information has been redacted from the original post.  I personally know a number of people who took the time to write this school expressing concern.  … Continue reading →

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The Moment Jim Staley Won the Sabbath Debate

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Honestly, the seventh day Sabbath is irrefutable.  It takes strange twists of tradition and doctrine as well as a healthy dose of inculcation to keep those blinders on.

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Brad Scott’s Response… Hilarious.

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Pete Rambo

We’ve talked a number of times on this blog about ‘One Law.’  Frankly, I’ve avoided directly addressing those who would divide the believers in Messiah with the false doctrine of ‘Bilateral ecclesiology’ or ‘Two Law.’  Brad Scott has a little … Continue reading →

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My Paradigm Shift Continues…

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Recently, while listening to a new interview by Hanoch Young and Ken Rank (previously introduced here) one of the two made a significant statement that struck a deep chord within me.  As they are traveling and sharing with Ephraim, they … Continue reading →

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The (Not So) Quotable Church Fathers: Doctrines and Theologies

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Pete Rambo

In the last week we have skimmed the surface of antisemitism in a number of ‘fathers’ of the Christian religion, including pre-Catholic, Roman Catholic and Protestant, in the (Not So) Quotable series.  Earlier in the series I promised a thumbnail … Continue reading →

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The (Not So) Quotable Church Fathers: Martin Luther

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Pete Rambo

In the last two days we have considered some of the antisemitism in the early church fathers that deeply affected Roman Catholic theology and their views and treatment of the Jews.  Truly, there is so much and it runs so … Continue reading →

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The (Not So) Quotable Church Fathers: Various Early ‘fathers’

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Yesterday we began a series considering the roots of antisemitism in the church. Indeed there are many examples of the vitriol we witnessed yesterday as propounded by John Chrysostom in his tirade, Against the Jews.  Before proceeding to some Reformation … Continue reading →

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The Pig Who Died For Your Sins

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Guest post by Travis W. Hughey ©2014 This subject will be offensive to many but please bear with me and hopefully you can understand what’s being said. In John the 1st chapter we read the account of John the Baptizer … Continue reading →

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The (Not So) Quotable Church Fathers: John Chrysostom

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Lately, I have been reading several books trying to understand and better come to grips with the roots of antisemitism in Christendom.  How did we ever strip the Jewishness of our Messiah and dress Him in Egyptian garb? At some … Continue reading →

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Was God Deceitful?

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Pete Rambo

It has been a very busy last four or five days and I haven’t really written anything, but the wheels have been turning. Last week, I posted a very rough cut ‘n’ paste picture dealing with some thoughts on the … Continue reading →

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Assumptions, Biases and Misdirection. IVPNT: Acts Pt. 6

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Pete Rambo

If it wasn’t so sad, it would be funny.  Some of the assumptions and biases in Dr. William J. Larkin’s IVP New Testament Commentary on Acts are so obvious and contrary to Scripture that it reveals the degree of ‘traditions … Continue reading →

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Sacrifice a ‘Jewish Custom?!’ IVPNT: Acts Pt 4.

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Pete Rambo

I have to begin by thanking Dr. William J. Larkin for showing me something I had not previously noticed in Acts.  I am very familiar with Paul’s Nazarite vow in Acts 21, but I had never noticed that Paul did … Continue reading →

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Culinary Visions? IVPNT: Acts Pt. 3

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Christendom’s rationale for unclean foods being made clean is usually Peter’s vision in Acts 10.  Dr. William J. Larkin’s IVPNT Commentary on Acts is no different.   Let’s take a look at some of his commentary and compare with other Scripture. … Continue reading →

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Stronger faith = less obediece? Say, what?!?

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Pete Rambo

In an online conversation a while back, a seminary educated (seemingly intelligent) individual, referring to Acts 21:20 said, “In the case of Acts 21 it was weaker brothers who were zealous for the Law.” That statement stuck in my craw … Continue reading →

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An interesting question to ponder…. (Your help needed.)

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Pete Rambo

While hanging with my good friend, Nick, a couple weeks ago, we were batting thoughts around and I asked, ‘Is it ever justifiable in Scripture to lead people away from God’s commandments?’ Or, to put it another way; ‘Is there … Continue reading →

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