CTP (20250920 S3E118) The New Way (S2E99 redux) BTS/SP Video

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