Tag Archives: faith and works

Jesus on ‘Works’ and ‘Eternal Life’

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Pete Rambo

And a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Full context here.) What must I DO to inherit eternal life? DO. This verse begins a recounting of a conversation … Continue reading →

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Completed Christian?

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Pete Rambo

If a ‘completed Jew’ has found Yeshua, what does that make a Christian who has found Torah? Revelation 12:17 says, Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to wage war against the rest of her offspring—those … Continue reading →

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‘IF,’ and ‘AND.’ Three perspectives….

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Ever noticed some verses can have totally different meanings, depending on whose perspective or lens you read it through? 5 Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My [a]own possession among … Continue reading →

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A Matter of the Heart!!

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Lately, I have been marking instances of ‘heart’ in the Tanakh, or ‘old’ Testament.  My specific reason is that on so many occasions, in conversations with others regarding the importance of Torah in our day, I am told that it … Continue reading →

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“Sin no more” …

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Depending on the translation, there are several places where Yeshua says, ‘Sin no more.’ In the KJV, the two prominent examples are John 5:14 and John 8:11. 14 Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Bus: Fog and Faith

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Pete Rambo

This morning was particularly foggy!  I’ve had several such mornings, but for whatever reason, today I felt much more vulnerable as I strained to see past the end of the hood.  I found myself wishing for a nice bus route … Continue reading →

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