When people come to the truth of keeping the commandments and following Yeshua—and learn that Christianity and Judaism were one community for about 300 years before Rome forced them apart—two common reactions appear: locking down on one Bible translation and a few resources, and deep distrust of authority after years of being misled by Sunday ministers. In this raw discussion from First Century Christianity at the Word and Away, we push back against both tendencies. Scholars have caught up over the past 30 years; solid history, archaeology, and textual work is now available in books and on YouTube. We share the bibliography and sources behind the teaching (Dead Sea Scrolls, Megiddo, and other digs), explain why a top-down “just trust the minister” model doesn’t fit, and encourage everyone to examine the evidence for themselves. Not polished—just decades of experience and primary sources. May Yahweh bless you and keep you in the name of His Son Yeshua.Referenced video available here https://www.youtube.com/live/fx-GB4_pYsw?si=yL4O9_ODXRNKJ8JX&t=1921

Missouri Amendment 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot will legalize abortion throughout the term of a pregnancy for the health and life of the mother and will legalize abortion until 12 weeks in the cases of rape or incest. It will also prohibit gender transitioning for minors.

Text of the bill is available here https://www.sos.mo.gov/petitions/2026BallotMeasures

Hi, this is Chris with FirstCenturyChristianity.net! This week our assembly is studying the Torah portion Noach (Genesis 6:9–11:32), and Ben Shapiro happens to have brought up the Noahide laws too.

In this video, I explain why the Noahide laws have nothing to do with Noah. They grew out of principles the Jewish people saw people following, and over hundreds of years those principles became a doctrine. That process started in the first century and was finalized in the 12th century by Rambam (Maimonides), who taught that Gentiles who keep these laws have a share in the Olam Haba (the World to Come). I also talk about Ramban (Nachmanides), another rabbi of that era who disagreed with Rambam about how the laws apply and whether they lead to the Olam Haba.

Here's the bottom line: If you follow God's commandments and believe Yeshua is the Messiah, you'll naturally live by these principles. That's not because they're "Noahide laws." It's because they're part of God's law. Keeping them apart from Yeshua does nothing for your salvation. Salvation comes only through Yeshua the Messiah: accepting Him as Messiah, repenting of your sins, being baptized and keeping the commandments.

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