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About Messianic Judaism
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Yeshua from a Jewish Viewpoint
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Messianic Judaism and the Jewish Roots of Christianity
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What is Messianic Judaism? When did it begin?
Messianic Judaism began 2,000 years ago when
thousands of Jews became convinced that Yeshua (Jesus) was the
Messiah. (more)
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If I believe in Yeshua, won't
that mean I'm no longer Jewish?
Not at all. One's Jewishness is determined
by... (more)
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Should I really try to persuade
my Jewish neighbor to believe in Yeshua (Jesus)?
Yeshua commanded us to go out into all the
world and make disciples... (more)
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How does Messianic Judaism
differ from traditional Judaism? How does it differ from
traditional Christianity?
It differs from traditional Judaism in that
we believe the Messiah has come, and therefore... (more)
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If Yeshua is the Messiah, then
why don't the rabbis believe in him?
Not all the rabbis, past and present, have
rejected Yeshua... (more)
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Why do Jews, especially
non-religious ones, reject Yeshua?
It is a common misconception that Jewish
people are experts on the Old Testament... (more)
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In Messianic Judaism, what
is considered the "authorized" way of doing things? What
model is used?
Generally, the synagogue model is used, with
the addition of... (more)
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If Yeshua is the Messiah,
then why didn't he bring peace to the world?
Before there can be peace in the world, all
people must recognize their sinful condition and repent... (more)
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Should I invite my Jewish neighbor to my church?
Yes, but it would be even better to... (more)
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Why are "Jewish holidays"
observed in Messianic Judaism, rather than "Christian holidays"?
We observe biblical holidays... (more)
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If I accept Yeshua, won't I
have to worship three gods—as do Christians?
Not at all. Actually, Christianity teaches... (more)
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What is a Messianic Congregation?
Messianic congregations are a recent phenomenon... (more)
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Must someone be Jewish to be
part of Messianic Judaism?
No. About half of those involved in Messianic
Judaism are... (more)
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How can a man (i.e., Yeshua)
become G-d?
He can't! Yeshua did not become G-d. Rather... (more)
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Why do Messianic Jews still
keep parts of the Law of Moses; after all, wasn't the Law done away with?
When a Jew becomes a follower of Yeshua, he
does not cease being a Jew. (more)
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Why aren't traditional Christian
terms used in Messianic Judaism, such as "Christ," "church,"
"cross," "converted," "born again," and "saved"?
We want to restore words that are more biblical,
and less offensive to our people.
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If there is a G-d, why did
he allow six million Jews to die in the Holocaust?
This is a difficult question that has no easy
answers. However, rather than think of the six million killed... (more)
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What theology do Messianic Jews follow—Covenant Theology or Dispensational Theology?
Neither... (more)
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Why do many Messianic congregations
meet for services on Saturday rather than Sunday?
We observe the Sabbath on the seventh day,
the day on which... (more)
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Why should I read the New
Testament? I've been told it's anti-Semitic.
Actually, the New Testament is a very Jewish
book—written by Jews... (more)
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Do Jewish people use the Old
Testament, or is their Bible different from ours?
The Jewish people use the Tanakh... (more)
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I'm not a bad person. Why
do I need a mediator to atone for my sins?
No one said that you were a bad person. However,
everyone has committed at least one... (more)
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What is the Talmud?
The Talmud is comprised of... (more)
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Why should I become part of
a group of people (i.e., Christians) who hate and persecute the Jews?
Before we can address this issue, we must
deal with the common misconception among... (more)
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Is there any relationship
between Jewish and Christian customs?
Definitely.... (more)
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Why should I risk being disowned
by my family and rejected by my friends and associates?
When a Jew becomes a follower of Yeshua, he
should maintain his Jewish identity... (more)
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Should Christians celebrate
Passover? What about the other Jewish holidays?
Yeshua observed the biblical holidays... (more)
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