Elementary Principles

Six Foundational Principles of Ancient Jewish Christianity

By: D. Thomas Lancaster

Narrated by: Matt McKeown

Are you a spiritual person? A mature Christian? The apostles do not think that you are unless you have mastered the basic principles of the oracles of God. The writer of the book of Hebrews wanted to present some exciting thoughts about Jesus. He wanted to start exploring some heady insights about the work of Messiah, but he felt frustrated because people seemed unprepared for these deeper, spiritual lessons. He wanted to go deep, but people were still shallow. They did not have the basics down. He wrote, "It is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food" (Hebrews 5:11-12). In Elementary Principles, D. Thomas Lancaster takes listeners back to first-century Messianic Judaism to explore what he calls "an apostolic catechism", the foundational basics of discipleship to Jesus of Nazareth. Think you know it all already? Get ready to rethink your religion. This book of "basics" challenges common Christian assumptions while laying out clear, biblical definitions for all followers of Jesus. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food. (Hebrews 5:11-12)

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Thought-provoking book! It challenged my thinking

I have listened to this book many times. It challenged my thinking on so many levels, especially in regards to the gospel. He came across rather strong and direct in this book. I like that because I wasn't left guessing where he stood on things, and I was in a place where I was ready to hear it. I would recommend this book, but I would not start by giving this book to my family. I would give them Children of the Light, then Restoration, and then this book. That is the order in which I read them. I am not sure I would have been ready to hear what this book had to say before reading Children of the Light and Restoration. I also first attended Torah Clubs before reading this book, which helped me see God's love all throughout the Hebrew Scriptures and, I believe, helped prepare me for this book.

Great book to help understand Messiah Jesus (Yeshua)

This book was a great resource and asset in understanding what being a Disciple of Jesus (Yeshua) means. Pastor Lancaster lays out a compelling argument that is rooted in history and context.

Great teaching!

Such an amazing teaching. I highly reccomend you get this book and go through it with an opened bible.

Biblical Truth

Teaching what the Bible says. Every believer in Jesus needs to hear this. Repent the Kingdom of Hod is at hand.

Fundamental

Good teachings on the basics. Christians may not get it or agree, but Messianics will and appreciate it.