Testing a Hebrew Roots teaching on Acts 15

119 Ministries put out a video on this topic (link below) and asked their viewers to test their teaching. So I did. I have a feeling that some folks will not be happy with what I found.
Acts 15:1-29 is where we read about the Jerusalem Council. Paul, James, and the apostles and elders convened in Jerusalem around AD 50 to discuss what should be required of the new Gentile believers. Were the Gentiles instructed to keep the Law of Moses as a matter of salvation? Were they instructed to keep the Law as a matter of obedience? Or something else?
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119 Ministries video: Acts 15: Obedience or Legalism?
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NOTES
I wanted to keep my video on point, so I left out a few other issues where I disagree with this 119 Ministries video:
1.) Acts 15:1 says, "But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, 'Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.'" 119 Ministries teaches these men were from the Circumcision Party. I agree with that assumption. However, 119 goes a step further and describes these men as "unbelievers." That doesn't make sense for a couple reasons: (a.) That would mean that non-believing Jews were teaching believing Gentiles they need to be circumcised. Which would only make sense if those non-believing Jews were trying to get Gentiles to denounce Yeshua and convert to Judaism. But there is nothing in this chapter that suggests that was the case. In fact, the context of Acts 15 is entirely inconsistent with that scenario. (b.) The other passages in the NT where the Circumcision Party is mentioned-Acts 11:2, Gal 2:12, Titus 1;10-indicate they were a sect of Jewish Believers in Yeshua who taught that circumcision was required. (c.) In Acts 15:24, those who were teaching that circumcision is required are referred to as people who "have gone out from us"-"us" referring to the church in Jerusalem-indicating that they were, in fact, believers.
2.) The letter written by the council says, "Since we have heard that some persons have gone out from us and troubled you with words, unsettling your minds, although we gave them no instructions" (Acts 15:24). This is further evidence that the Jerusalem Council was not hearing a debate between "two different groups with two different doctrines," as the 119 Ministries video claims. The letter refers only to one group of people troubling the Gentiles with their words.
3.) In Acts 15:10, Peter says, "Now, therefore, why are you putting God to the test by placing a yoke on the neck of the disciples that neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?" What yoke is Peter talking about? It was the burden of the Law's rigorous demands, something sinful humanity was unable to keep. The entire Old Testament is a case study in how poorly God's people had done up to that point in keeping His Law.

[@rmvicary4215]

Thank God! Were we saved by keeping the law or by faith? Is Christ our rest? Yes He is!

[@lindarobey8935]

Excellent teaching! I am a born again Christian and an ethnic Jew (born again in March of 1974). I was advised to join a Messianic Jewish congregation by the Messianic Jewish community in Denver, CO ... the purpose being to "identify" with other Messianic Jews. I joined a Messianic Jewish congregation and remained there for almost 10 years. This congregation was 80% Gentiles (who tried to be "Jews") and 20% Jews, which surprised me. This was a Torah observant (into Torahism) congregation. After leaving the Messianic congregation, I attended "many flavors" of Baptist churches....I found out from one IFB pastor that there were around 250 "sects" of Baptists.

[@SLSwank]

Your teaching has been so helpful for my family. My husband and I were in the HRM for 10 years. We started seeing problems with our beliefs a couple of years ago, but this fall we decided to begin making changes. I’m so thankful for the work you are doing!

[@sharonlouise9759]

Awesome, awesome, awesome!!! I waited for your teaching concerning why the letter contained those instructions for the Gentiles. I rejoiced, "yes, yes, yes"! This has always been my understanding because it not only fits the context it fits how Paul talked about holding back on our liberty so we wouldn't stumble a brother! I see that thousands have watched this and I pray that it will bear fruit for Jesus!!!

[@rapturequeen76]

Excellent and clear as always ty brother Rob super helpful! I especially like “the law is our guide and guardian” from Gal.

[@donthephoneman7084]

Thank you again. Your blessing so many people, who need to hear you. HALLELUYAH!

[@pastorernestalbuquerque4770]

Thanks so much Dr Solberg for excellent video. HRM is a slow but sure deviant and deceptive theology. Really blessed by your sharing. God bless.

[@peterhook2258]

Dude, your doing it. Giving the glory to Yeshua. I have recently started watching One For Zion and appreciating the treasure of knowledge saved by literal Israel in the Torah and the Kabbalah and learning to celebrate the feasts, symbols food...but I am still a gentile (adopted yet not literal) and I really value Christ mediating yet not abolishing or demanding undoable exactness(the curse). The value of the NT is fully expressed regarding our Saviour's gospel that he gives to us. Thanks! side note..I also believe the BOM is scripture. Peace! I was struggling with the Torahism that you teach about, so glad for your service. Freedom to learn is the key in avoiding cult traps..freedom to learn!

[@elyavbannoura9105]

You build and defend an excellent biblical case. The world needs to hear these sorts of sound teachings. Well done!

[@WeThePeople9069]

I love it when the bible speaks for itself 🙏 many don't see that Acts is a transitional book

[@XwynntopiaX]

As usual, an excellent teaching with thoroughness and clarity. You need to become a professor! The way you lay it all out and explain it is perfect. There are no stumbling blocks in your presentation. Great job!

[@B_Trott]

I’m addressing these issues as I teach expositionally through Galatians. It helps stiffen my confidence that I understand the Jewish context when I hear precious Jewish brothers like you providing the same interpretations. Thank you!

[@rileywshay]

Great content, once again. I appreciate the clear and concise interpretation of scripture and the sound logic used in all your videos. Thank you, Rob!!

[@DMTXXDMT]

So glad I found this channel

[@basileianministries]

Just curious what is the new covenant about? You said Jeremiah 31 speaks of it. But you didnt read it.

[@allansabol4820]

I'm so thankful for your ministry brother Rob!

[@CrystalJ7]

Enjoyed that VERY much. Looking forward to getting your book!! :-)

[@irvinquijano]

I'm gonna listen and watch all your videos 1 by one carefully and take notes. I also just bought your awesome book. Dang I wanna learn so much from you. I want to be ready to pull those ppl I love out of this hrm

[@peteholms9298]

Luk 1:6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

[@JoshJorg44]

it only makes common sense that there would be a gradual approach to learning the ways of God.