Continued from Part 2. Apologetic and Theological Reflection Like all OT texts, Zechariah’s vision in 14:16–21 must be viewed through the lens of sensus plenior as revealed by the advent of Christ and the revelation of the NT texts. The first observation to note is the apparent absence of the Messiah from the narrative of […]

Continued from Part 1. Worshiping Yahweh (14:16–21) Following the defeat of everyone who waged war against Jerusalem, who were stricken with a flesh-rotting plague (14:12) and relieved of their gold, silver, and garments (14:14), we read this: 16 Then everyone who survives of all the nations that have come against Jerusalem shall go up year after year […]

Introduction The theology of Torahism1 regularly misinterprets a handful of prophetic eschatological passages to support their belief that followers of Jesus are required to keep the entire Old Covenant law, including the dietary restrictions, the Torah feasts, circumcision, and the seventh day Sabbath. Zechariah 14:16–21 is one such prophecy. On the surface, the text seems […]

Abstract This paper contends that, for Christians, the proper understanding of the praise of God’s law in the Torah Psalms is as an expression of the holiness and moral purity of Yahweh and the benefits of obeying God’s instructions for his covenant community. Thus, the proper locus of such praise for Christians is not the […]

Matthew 5:17–20 is a passage of particular interest because it serves as a proof text for the theology of Torahism,1 which teaches that Christians are obligated to keep the Law of Moses. Thus, correctly understanding this passage will shed valuable light on that discussion. Because this text stands alone and lacks clear, immediate context—it is […]