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…
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…