Antinomianism

The Old Testament Law for Christians (Interview w/ Dr. Richard Averbeck)

The Old Testament Law for Christians (Interview w/ Dr. Richard Averbeck)

Is the Old Testament Law—the Torah—relevant to Christians today? My guest, Dr. Richard Averbeck, says that it is. In his recent book, The Old Testament Law for the Life of the Church, Dr. Averbeck makes the case that the Law of Moses remains in effect for Christians today. I’m excited to have him with us to discuss his book.

Did Jesus Invalidate the Torah’s Food Laws in Mark 7:1-23? (Interview w/ Dr. Logan Williams)

Did Jesus Invalidate the Torah’s Food Laws in Mark 7:1-23? (Interview w/ Dr. Logan Williams)

Did Jesus abolish the distinction between permitted (clean) and prohibited (unclean) food in the Torah? Many say that he did based on his interaction with the Pharisees in Mark 7:1-23. However, Dr. Logan Williams challenges this antinomian reading of Mark 7:1-23 and offers a more plausible interpretation.

Do Messianic Jews Preach a False Gospel?

Do Messianic Jews Preach a False Gospel?

A YouTuber recently condemned Messianic Jews and other Pronomian Christians, claiming they teach a "false Gospel" due to their belief in the continued validity of the Law of Moses. However, the implications of this YouTuber's antinomian theology ultimately result in condemning the Messiah and the apostles themselves.

Peter's Warning About the Antinomians Who Twist Paul's Letters (2 Peter 3:15-17)

Peter's Warning About the Antinomians Who Twist Paul's Letters (2 Peter 3:15-17)

In 2 Peter 3:15-17, Peter warns that Paul’s letters contain content that is “hard to understand” and which “the ignorant and unstable” misinterpret. He then connects the mishandling of Paul’s letters to “lawless people.” In this video, I argue that 2 Peter 3:15-17 represents Peter’s warning regarding antinomians (individuals who reject God’s law) who misinterpret passages in Paul’s letters to advocate for lawlessness.

Does Ephesians 2:15 Say That Christ Abolished the Law of Moses?

Does Ephesians 2:15 Say That Christ Abolished the Law of Moses?

In Ephesians 2:15, Paul wrote that Christ broke down the wall of division between Jew and Gentile “by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances.” But what does Paul mean by this phrase? Is Paul saying that Christ abolished the Law of Moses, or something else?