EPISODE · Nov 1, 2023 · 47 MIN
Grace vs. Works Debunked (Debunked)
from The Biblical Roots Podcast
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we test the teaching of a Hebrew Roots rabbi named Steve Berkson who teaches at Messiannic Torah Obsevrant Israel near Chattanooga, TN. Rabbi Berkson teaches, "It’s not works versus grace, it's works and grace." And he defines "grace" as merited favor, saying, "It's the opposite of what you were taught. How shocking is that? Another thing the church taught you backwards. It's merited favor. That's why works and grace go together. Because it's your works that merit the favor." We will test his claims against the Bible as he walks us through the idea of grace, works, and faith, and what these things have to do with our salvation. Watch Rabbi Berkson's VideoCHAPTERS00:22 Warning about testing teachings, intro to Rabbi Steve Bergson04:30 The ISR Scriptures translation of the Bible07:36 Grace is “merited favor”15:23 Salvation is available. 19:31 Your works get you into the Kingdom of God 20:37 Jesus did His part 22:56 Christianity teaches no personal responsibility24:58 We need to do our part. 29:14 You were put here to do the work35:31 A training ground for your works38:20 It’s not about salvation (But it is)45:49 You have to earn it.Defending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we test the teaching of a Hebrew Roots rabbi named Steve Berkson who teaches at Messiannic Torah Obsevrant Israel near Chattanooga, TN. Rabbi Berkson teaches, "It’s not works versus grace, it's works and grace." And he defines "grace" as merited favor, saying, "It's the opposite of what you were taught. How shocking is that? Another thing the church taught you backwards. It's merited favor. That's why works and grace go together. Because it's your works that ...
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