CTP (S3E118) Christianity's Dual Testament Truth

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)"CTP (S3E118) Christianity's Dual Testament TruthThe Old Testament wasn't erased by Jesus's teachings but provides essential context for understanding how Christians should navigate complex moral situations today. Matthew 5:17 confirms Jesus came to fulfill, not abolish, the law and prophets.• The anti-Semitic notion that "the Jews killed Jesus" misunderstands God's plan for salvation• Jesus was born Jewish, lived as a rabbi, and fulfilled Jewish prophecy as the Messiah• "Turn the other cheek" doesn't mean always being a victim or allowing continued abuse• Jesus demonstrated righteous anger when overturning tables in the temple• Exodus 22:2 establishes biblical self-defense principles that still apply today• The death penalty remains legitimate for heinous crimes according to Genesis/Leviticus/Numbers• Christians should embrace both the "peace and love" and "tough love" aspects of Jesus's teachings• Many churches practice "CHURCHianity" (coined by Dennis Quaid) watered-down humanist version of Christianity A Short Story: A Lasting Legacy? book Trailer Support the showJLenardDetroit SUBSCRIBE- Author, Blogger, Podcaster