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Chapter 22v - Bloodshed and suffering

Chapter 22v - Bloodshed and suffering

Continued from Chapter 22u Bloodshed and vicarious suffering: The Torah view The blood shed is all-important in the symbolic ritual of animal sacrifice done in the Temple, but forgiveness of sin can be obtained anywhere without the sacrificial aspect. The sin-offering can help make atonement by being part of the Temple ritual, but it is not required for forgiveness. Only sincere repentance is required. Repentance is a turning point of the heart and mind from sin. This is made clear in Psalms


Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz

Misconceptions Around The Atonement From Sin

Misconceptions Around The Atonement From Sin

Continued from Part 11 Did Jesus fulfill the Torah’s requirements for blood sacrifice (Matthew 5:17-18)? Under no circumstances can one say that Jesus shed his blood as a sin-offering as would be necessary under the conditions set by New Testament doctrine itself.  It is not true that “Christ died for sins, once for all … so that he might bring you to God” (1 Peter 3:18).  Jesus did not die as a result of blood loss from any wounds.  There was no shedding of blood, hence, no sacrifice! Many C


Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz

According to Isaiah 53:8, why does the servant of the Lord suffer?

According to Isaiah 53:8, why does the servant of the Lord suffer?

According to Isaiah 53:8, why does the servant of the Lord suffer? Let's find out. Answer: There is no indication in verse 8 that the servant of the Lord suffers to atone for the sins of others. What this verse states is that he suffers as a result of the misdeeds of others, who treat him unfairly and unjustly. Hence, the conclusion of the verse, in which the enemies of the servant admit responsibility for the cruel treatment they have meted out to him. This is the confession of the Gentile s


Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz