We are very aware that the Hebrew Roots movement has been growing in popularity amongst Christians, especially in the United States. We want to make it clear here that there are some big differences in approach and mindset between Hebrew Roots and Messianic Judaism. While our practices seem similar on the surface, our approach can…
Messianic Judaism and Christianity share their core belief in Yeshua (Jesus) as the Messiah, but they differ somewhat in their identity, perspectives, and practices. Here’s a breakdown of some key differences: 1. Jewish Identity and Covenant vs. Gentile Christian Tradition Messianic Judaism is a Jewish movement that follows Jesus while maintaining Jewish identity, traditions, and…
The idea that the Christian Church replaced Judaism—a belief known as Replacement Theology or Supersessionism—has been a widely held view in church history. This doctrine claims that because many Jewish people rejected Jesus (Yeshua) as the Messiah, God has permanently rejected Israel and transferred His promises to the [predominately-Gentile] Church. However, from a biblical standpoint, this view is…
One common misconception from mainstream Christianity about Messianic Judaism is that it is inherently legalistic. This assumption is likely due to the fact that those who practice Messianic Judaism continue to observe Jewish traditions, which some may interpret as placing a burden of rules and laws upon believers in Jesus, or even trying to earn…
One of the initial things that draws many Christians to Messianic faith is the keeping of the Sabbath on the seventh day of the week. Christians reading the Ten Commandments find themselves confused by the ignoring of the Sabbath commandment by Christianity as a whole (aside from Seventh-Day Adventists) and realize they can’t find anywhere…
Jesus (Yeshua) was Jewish. The disciples were Jewish. And all of the earliest believers in Jesus were Jewish. So what happened? Why does the faith of those who profess a belief in Jesus no longer look Jewish? This article isn’t going to be exhaustive, but will hopefully provide a primer in the development of the…
July 2013 Endorsement of Foursquare Messianic Jewish Ministries, Foursquare Rabbis Caucus Right before our eyes, a healthy, even-handed and sensitively-spirited nucleus of Messianic Jewish ministry leaders is rising within the Foursquare Church. These pastors (“rabbis” is the proper, more culturally sensitive term to use) are men of biblical solidity and substance, spiritual and relational commitment…