From Dawn to Doctrine
After extensive study of Christianity and as a follower of Jesus Christ, I am launching a podcast aimed at new believers, with the goal of educating both new and seasoned Christians. I will clearly explain the “whys” behind core Christian beliefs, addressing a gap in modern churches, particularly in the West. Many churches focus on the positivity of following Jesus, diluting doctrine to attract attendees rather than nurturing deep faith. This creates lukewarm Christians who often leave more confused than before. Church should be a place to learn about creation, sin, Jesus’ redemption, and God’s ultimate victory, not a cult of positivity. On this podcast we aim to fill the gap!
From Dawn to Doctrine
[ Scriptural Thesis Ep 2 ] A Perspective on Covenant, Christ, and the Call to Discernment
From a Christian perspective, the theological divide between Judaism and Christianity is profound, rooted in fundamentally irreconcilable views of Jesus Christ’s identity and the nature of God’s covenant. The New Testament presents Jesus as the Messiah, Lord, and Savior, fulfilling the Old Testament’s promises, while Judaism explicitly rejects this claim, maintaining a distinct covenantal framework. This essay clarifies that the Bible does not mandate Christian support for the modern Israeli government, particularly when its leaders or adherents reject Christ, as evidenced by Jesus’ own critiques, including his reference to the “synagogue of Satan.” By examining key New Testament passages and contrasting them with Talmudic texts, we highlight contradictions between the two faiths, Judaism’s rejection of Jesus, and Christianity’s call to follow Christ alone. Furthermore, the essay addresses the Old Testament pattern of Israel’s covenant-breaking and God’s judgment, which continues in the rejection of Christ, and Revelation’s warning of wrath against those who falsely claim covenantal status. Christians are called to love the land of Israel as a biblical promise but not to unconditionally support a regime that denies Christ, maintaining discernment rooted in New Testament teachings.