Well if the gentiles keep the whole torah, without addition or subtration, Yeshua would give them rest. Of couse pharisee Shaul get no credit for circumcising Timothy but who would circumcise all of these thousands of gentiles getting saved? Pharisee Shaul was never opposed to torah kingdom law, that is, circumcision on the 8th day. The torah not only should be preached, but it also should be practiced. Were the apostles suppose to circumcise all of the gentiles?Correct. The entire premise of Bilateral Ecclesiology is separating Jews and gentiles, and it claims that this is what Sha'ul really meant by "one in Mashiakh!" Kinser's interpretation is the exact OPPOSITE of what Sha'ul actually taught, it is what he was so vehemently opposed to, and dedicated his life to combatting! In essence, Sha'ul was fighting against the eighteen measures of Shammai, which halakhically separated Jews and gentiles in all manners of everyday affairs, and especially in religious affairs.
For instance:
(Gal 5:2-3 Complete Jewish Bible)
Mark my words - I, Sha'ul, tell you that if you undergo b'rit-milah the Messiah will be of no advantage to you at all! Again, I warn you: any man who undergoes b'rit-milah is obligated to observe the entire Torah!
Sha'ul is referring to the eighteen measures of Shammai when he says "obligated to observe the entire Torah!" Just imagine the implications for the gentile who has just come to faith in Yeshua. After he undergoes the painful [and dangerous at that time] procedure of brit milah, he is halakhically required to separate himself from his gentile family and friends. He is now eligible for all manner of Roman persecution, including the taxation imparted to all Jews, which in many cases would impoverish them. Talk about a yoke! Talk about a burden one is unable to bear!
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