CTP (S3E118) Christianity's Dual Testament Truth<br />The Old Testament wasn't erased by Jesus's teachings but provides essential context for understanding how Christians should navigate complex moral situations today. Matthew 5:17 confirms Jesus came to fulfill, not abolish, the law and prophets.<br />• The anti-Semitic notion that "the Jews killed Jesus" misunderstands God's plan for salvation<br />• Jesus was born Jewish, lived as a rabbi, and fulfilled Jewish prophecy as the Messiah<br />• "Turn the other cheek" doesn't mean always being a victim or allowing continued abuse<br />• Jesus demonstrated righteous anger when overturning tables in the temple<br />• Exodus 22:2 establishes biblical self-defense principles that still apply today<br />• The death penalty remains legitimate for heinous crimes according to Genesis/Leviticus/Numbers<br />• Christians should embrace both the "peace and love" and "tough love" aspects of Jesus's teachings<br />• Many churches practice "CHURCHianity" (coined by Dennis Quaid) watered-down humanist version of Christianity<br /><br />
