Pronomian Reformation

Justification from a Hebraic Perspective By Domingo Cantu III Rediscovering the Covenant Context of Righteousness In the ongoing work of reforming theology and returning to the biblical foundations of faith, few doctrines deserve closer reexamination than justification. For many pastors and serious disciples, justification is the beating heart of the gospel—but how we define it and what framework we place it in matters deeply. For centuries, much of the church has understood justification through the lens of Western legal categories, influenced more by Roman law and Reformation debates than by the covenantal worldview of the Scriptures. But what happens when we read justification not through the lens of Luther versus Rome, but through Moses, the Prophets, and the writings of Paul as a Jewish Pharisee-turned-apostle? What emerges is a more holistic, covenant-centered, and relational picture—one that better fits the Hebraic framework of the Bible and brings clarity to God’s redemptive pl...

Rediscovering the Root: A Positive Critique of the "Pronomian Paradigm" by Gregory Scott McKenzie By Domingo Cantu III Reflecting on Gregory McKenzie's Case for a Torah-Honoring Christian Framework In a theological landscape where antinomian interpretations of Scripture often go unquestioned, Gregory Scott McKenzie’s Pronomian Paradigm: A Pro-Torah, Christocentric Method of Theology and Apologetics offers a refreshing and intellectually rigorous call to re-examine our assumptions. His dissertation boldly challenges the centuries-old post-Torah paradigm that has shaped much of Christian theology since the early Church Fathers and argues instead for a biblically faithful return to Torah continuity as essential to New Covenant faith. As someone who deeply values the holistic nature of God’s Word and the need for ongoing reform in the Ecclesia, I found McKenzie’s work both affirming and thought-provoking. In this blog post, I want to highlight some of the key strengths of his...

  How the Early Ecclesia Viewed the Law By Domingo Cantu III Recovering the Torah-Rooted Faith of the Apostles One of the great tragedies of church history is the widening divide between the gospel and the Torah—between grace and obedience, faith and the commandments of God. In many Christian circles today, the Law is seen as a thing of the past, nailed to the cross, or even opposed to the message of Christ. But this was not the view of the early Ecclesia. The first followers of Yeshua (Jesus) did not abandon the Torah—they upheld it. They didn’t see the Law and the gospel in conflict. They saw them as two parts of one unfolding plan. To recover the true roots of our faith, we must revisit how the early Ecclesia—the original assembly of Messiah’s followers—understood the Torah. Their perspective wasn’t shaped by later church councils or theological systems, but by the Hebrew Scriptures, the teachings of the prophets, and the example of Yeshua Himself. The Disciples of Yeshua Were T...

  Common Misunderstandings About the Torah By Domingo Cantu III Clearing the Confusion for Today’s Disciples If there’s one part of the Bible that’s been most misunderstood, dismissed, and misrepresented in the modern Christian world, it’s the Torah. For centuries, many believers have been taught to view the first five books of Scripture—Genesis through Deuteronomy—as burdensome, obsolete, or merely “Jewish history.” But what if the Torah was never meant to be replaced? What if we’ve misunderstood its purpose, misread its role, and missed the deeper beauty of what it reveals? In this post, we’ll explore several of the most common misunderstandings about the Torah and how a return to its biblical framework can reshape our faith for the better. “The Torah was just for the Jews.” One of the most pervasive misconceptions is that the Torah was only meant for ancient Israel and has no relevance for Gentile believers. But Scripture tells a different story. From the very beginning, the Tor...

  What Is Pronomian Christianity? By Domingo Cantu III A Restoration Movement for the Ecclesia In an age when the Christian world is increasingly divided over doctrine, tradition, and cultural accommodation, a growing movement is quietly challenging the foundations of post-apostolic theology. Its name? Pronomian Christianity—a term that means “in favor of the Law.” But this is not legalism. It is not a return to rabbinic Judaism. Nor is it a fringe rebellion against grace. Rather, Pronomian Christianity is a reforming voice within the body of Messiah that seeks to honor the full counsel of Scripture—embracing the Torah, affirming the Messiah, and restoring the biblical identity of the Ecclesia. The Meaning of "Pronomian" The word pronomian comes from the Greek roots pro (for) and nomos (law), and it stands in contrast to antinomianism , the view that God's law is irrelevant or abolished under the New Covenant. Pronomian believers reject this false dichotomy. They belie...

  Why the Ecclesia Must Continue to Reform: Recovering the Hebraic Framework of Faith By Domingo Cantu III The Protestant Reformation was one of the most significant turning points in history. It restored vital truths to the Ecclesia—Sola Scriptura, salvation by grace through faith, and the priesthood of all believers. It called people back to the Word of God and challenged corrupt traditions that had clouded the gospel for centuries. And yet, for all the good it accomplished, the Reformation did not go far enough. It confronted Rome, but it didn’t fully return to Jerusalem. While the Reformers rediscovered many truths buried under centuries of church tradition, they remained entangled in the Greco-Roman worldview that shaped much of post-apostolic theology. Their break from Catholicism was bold, but their theological lens was still filtered through the frameworks of Augustine more than the worldview of Moses and the Prophets. The result? The Reformation restored the Scriptures, bu...

  The Purpose and Continuation of Tongues: A Hebraic Perspective By Domingo Cantu III The modern debate over the gift of tongues often gets lost between two extremes: the charismatic view that tongues are a universal, ongoing prayer language, and the Cessationist view that tongues ended with the apostles. Yet both of these frameworks overlook the deeply Hebraic, covenantal context of tongues found in Scripture. This blog post explores a third path—a balanced perspective that sees tongues as a prophetic sign rooted in Israel’s history, with continuing purpose tied to evangelism and the mission of the Ecclesia of God. Tongues as a Prophetic Sign of Judgment Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 14:20–22 reveals that tongues were never intended primarily for private spiritual edification. Quoting Isaiah 28:11–12, Paul draws a direct connection between foreign languages and divine judgment. In Isaiah’s day, God warned Israel that He would speak to them through strange tongues—first through ...