The Biblical Roots Podcast
This is a Bible-based, Christ-focused theology and apologetics podcast hosted by Professor R. L. Solberg. We talk theology and apologetics, test the claims of questionable teachers, and offer a range of Bible teachings, including verse-by-verse Bible studies.
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The Biblical Roots Podcast
Grace vs. Works Debunked (Debunked)
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 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 Video
CHAPTERS
00:22 Warning about testing teachings, intro to Rabbi Steve Bergson
04:30 The ISR Scriptures translation of the Bible
07:36 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 responsibility
24:58 We need to do our part.
29:14 You were put here to do the work
35:31 A training ground for your works
38:20 It’s not about salvation (But it is)
45:49 You have to earn it.
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