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    Mosaic Laws for Foreign Wars

    In the law of Moses, a whole chapter, Deuteronomy 20, is devoted to the rules of war. After beginning with the procedure before going to battle, the actual rules of engagement come — and they are not exactly what we'd expect. It definitely ain't Geneva Conventions, even if it is closer to it...
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    And It Shall Be Our Righteousness, if we Observe to Do all these Commandments

    ”And when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD our God hath commanded you? Then thou shalt say unto thy son, We were Pharaoh's bondmen in Egypt; and the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand: And the...
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    An Explanation and Suggested Refutations of the Jewish Oral Law

    A while back, I had a discussion with someone that was researching how to respond to Jewish claims about the "law that is by word of mouth", or Oral Law. I promised him to write a short summary of the position and of suggested responses to it. Anyone here with more information or further...
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    The Proper Interpretation of the Perpetual Statute (חֻקַּת עוֹלָם Chuqqath 'olam)

    This phrase has been used recently in a discussion offline on whether or not the biblical feasts need to be observed, from the side of the man who tried to argue passover should be kept today. This post will not contain any conclusions on the meaning of the term and it's proper interpretation -...
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    The Incarnation in the Pentateuch (Genesis-Deuteronomy)

    I am trying to think this through: In the first five books of the scriptures, which places give the clearest indications that the one who is to come will be God, the God-man? I will name the first one I thought of. Both clear-cut quotations and longer explanations about what some passage or...
  6. RobertPGH1981

    Popular Works dealing with Jesus' Fulfillment of the Law

    Hello All, Looking for recommendations on popular works related to Jesus' fulfillment of the law centered around Matt 5:17-20. Any suggestions linked to the following topics: 1. Law/Gospel 2. Tripartite Division 3. Matt 5:17-20 commentary 4. Other Thanks, Rob
  7. SebastianClinciuJJ

    Deuteronomy 30:6 and Perfectionism

    "And the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your offspring, so that you will love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live." - Deuteronomy 30:6 ESV What is your understanding of this verse? Wesley thought it supported his idea of...
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    Puritan Commentaries/Expositions on Leviticus

    What would be some of the best or most popular Puritan commentaries/expositions on Leviticus?
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