(09-18-2009 10:45 PM)Vic Wrote: [ -> ]I have just posted an indepth analysis and research on Monte Judah. I think you find it helpful and informative, and much more expanded in different areas.
Monte Judah, Kabbalist, False Prophet & False Prophecies
Part 2: Monte Judah's False Prophecies

Thank you, that was very informative. I had not heard of Monte Judah before reading this forum, but he seems to be a good example of how wrong it is to presume to "set dates". I like the point about us needing to watch for Christ's return, and to be ready for Him, not the tribulation.
I also found it interesting that (he) thinks Hebrews should not be part of the Bible. When discussing with my 'friend' that I believe we do not need to know Hebrew language or culture to understand God's Word, I referred him to Hebrews- the whole book. Here are some excerpts from our discussion:
Me:
"I referred you to Hebrews because who were they but "messianic Jews" . The author does not say look back at your traditions to understand and know God, but rather he urges them to follow on, grow in maturity , to know God through knowing Jesus His son who is His final revelation. In many places God lets us know that he despises our /their traditions - it is presumptuous to give more importance to them than God does."
his reply:
"The author of the article---as well as many of the others from all of them I supplied"--did not have to refer to Hebrews as they already deal with Hebraic culture (which you have NOT as of yet). They already understand traditions/have noted them (if actually investigating websites fully--which I suspect you haven't)...and again, as much as you may be seeking to speak about God hating "tradition", you do the same in light of how you stand by your own as if it was anywhere close to how it was originally seen by Jews in the culture."
me:
"Why would a Christian want to avoid Hebrews? Why specifically would a "messianic" Jew not have to refer to Hebrews when it is written first to them and then to all Christians? But I'm not referring that author or the others to Hebrews, I'm asking you to look at it and assess what these authors are saying in light of it. I ask you again, if God is directing the Hebrews to "follow on" to leave their traditions, to mature in their faith through looking at Christ, why are you giving so much importance to these traditions and history? I keep referring you back to God's Word - you keep referring me to websites."
I also referred my friend to Romans 2:
Me:
"However you justified the (Shack) author's use of this female image from a number of articles which say that because the grammatical constructs of the Hebrew language have "Ruach" as a feminine noun, and because in Jewish history and Church history they had "no problem" with seeing God as a female. You also said that if we don't research and look into the history and language of the Jewish people we will not understand the Bible. We went around in circles on this for some time, and I pointed you to Hebrews and Romans 2. As you rightly said context is vitally important - and God's message to us in both books is that heritage and cultural history and even language are not as important as we think they are, and we should move on/ follow on from this and grow in knowledge and truth. I directed you to the whole chapter of of Romans 2, but one verse is particularly apt:
Romans 2 :24 : "For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, (the Jews) as it is written."
Now I'm glad you mentioned the Hebrew Roots Movement, because this is the root of where many are being led astray. Like most Christians I love and respect Jewish people and Israel. I am delighted that more and more Jews are seeing the truth of Christianity. I find their history fascinating and their language interesting,(and beautiful to listen to) and certainly able to enhance our understanding of the Bible. But I hold this view in light of God's warnings and I hold up any article to the Bible and sound doctrine. Unfortunately, because of this love and respect for the Jews, many Christians feel compelled to believe everything the HRM puts out - and I fear satan is using this to beguile and deceive many."
Thus, I can see why Monte Judah and others would want Hebrews out of the Bible. How wonderful that God is consistent through His word, and if Hebrews should be "removed" the message of Hebrews would not be lost. it also shows that if any want to remove part of the Bible, they would have to destroy the whole Bible.