Christianity’s Misinterpretation of Torah
Many within Christianity approach Scripture in a way that distorts its original meaning, they hear with their eyes and blink with their ears. They see certain words on the page, like “law” or “grace,” and assume they know what they mean, without actually listening to the Hebraic context in which they were spoken. At the same time, they shut their ears to clear scriptural truths that contradict their inherited doctrines
This misunderstanding has led Christianity to believe that the Torah (YaHuWaH’s law) was abolished, when in reality, both Yahusha and Paul upheld it.
Let’s break down how Christianity misreads Paul, ignores Yahusha’s words, and distorts the relationship between Torah and grace, and why it’s time to start seeing and hearing correctly.
Christianity “Hears with Its Eyes” – Misreading Paul’s Words
One of the biggest reasons Christianity rejects the Torah is because of how Paul’s letters have been mistranslated and misinterpreted. Christians “hear with their eyes” by reading Paul’s words without considering their Hebraic background.
Example: Romans 6:14 – “For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under the law but under grace.”
Misinterpretation:
Many read this and assume Paul is saying, “We no longer have to follow the Torah because we’re under grace.”
What Paul Actually Meant:
Paul was not saying that Torah is abolished. Instead:
“Under the law” refers to being under the penalty of the law (condemnation).
“Under grace” means that through Yahusha’s sacrifice, we receive forgiveness and empowerment to obey Torah, not disregard it.
Paul himself clarifies this just a few verses later:
“What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? Certainly not!” (Romans 6:15)
If Torah was abolished, how could sin still exist? (1 John 3:4 defines sin as breaking the Torah).
Christianity “Blinks with Its Ears” – Ignoring Yahusha’s Words
Many Christians claim to follow Yahusha but ignore what He actually said about Torah.
Example: Matthew 5:17-19 – “Do not think that I came to destroy the Torah or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill… Till heaven and earth pass away, not one jot or tittle will pass from the Torah…”
Misinterpretation:
Christianity hears the word “fulfill” and blinks, ignoring the rest of the passage, assuming that “fulfill” means “abolish.”
What Yahusha Actually Meant:
The Greek word “plēroō” (fulfill) means to fully teach, complete, or bring to its fullness, not to destroy.
Yahusha literally says not one part of the Torah will pass away.
Heaven and earth are still here, meaning the Torah still stands.
By ignoring Yahusha’s plain words, Christianity has replaced His teachings with man-made doctrines that contradict what He actually said.
The False “Law vs. Grace” Narrative
One of the biggest misunderstandings in Christianity is the belief that Torah and grace are opposites, as if following Torah somehow means rejecting grace.
What Does Scripture Say?
Grace is not a replacement for Torah; rather, it empowers us to obey Torah!
Paul himself confirms:
“Do we then make void the law through faith? Certainly not! On the contrary, we establish the law.” (Romans 3:31)
If faith establishes Torah, then it was never abolished.
Even in the New Covenant, Torah is central:
“I will put My Torah in their minds and write it on their hearts.” (Jeremiah 31:33)
This proves that YaHuWaH’s plan was never to abolish the Torah but to make it a part of us.
Why Christianity Needs to See and Hear Correctly
Christianity has inherited centuries of false teachings from Greco-Roman theology that twist the meaning of Torah, Paul’s letters, and Yahusha’s words. To break free from these misconceptions, believers must:
Read Scripture in its Hebraic Context
Stop reading Paul as if he was a Greek philosopher; he was a Torah-observant Jew (Acts 24:14).
Recognize that “works of the law” in Paul’s writings refer to Pharisaic traditions, not Torah itself.
Actually Listen to Yahusha
If Yahusha said the Torah still stands, why believe doctrines that contradict Him?
Stop cherry-picking verses and ignoring the full message.
Understand that Grace and Torah Work Together
Grace saves us from sin’s penalty, but Torah teaches us how to live righteously.
Faith does not replace obedience, it establishes it (Romans 3:31).
Conclusion: Stop Hearing with Your Eyes, Start Seeing with Understanding
Christianity needs to stop:
Hearing Paul’s words with Greco-Roman eyes and twisting his intent.
Blinking whenever Yahusha confirms the eternal nature of Torah.
Misrepresenting grace as a replacement for obedience.
Instead, we need to see and hear correctly, understanding Scripture in its original Hebraic context.
It’s time to return to the truth that was lost through centuries of misinterpretation. The Torah was never abolished but written on our hearts, just as YaHuWaH intended.
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