Questions tagged [messianic-judaism]
Questions relating to Messianic Judaism's beliefs and practices.
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Were the Four Prohibitions given to gentile believers coming into the synagogue found in Acts 15:19-29 based upon the Torah (Law) of Moses?
In Acts 15:19-29, were the Apostles of The Jerusalem Council acting in accordance with the Law of Moses, where each violation of the Torah equated to a "cutting off" of the community? ...
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What is the history of the "Jews for Jesus" movement?
I am aware that the whole concept of "Messianic Judaism" has existed since basically the dawn of Christian belief. My question specifically relates to the Jews for Jesus movement. What is ...
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Do Messianic Jews accept the entire New Testament?
Do Messianic Jews accept the entire New Testament as a base of their belief?
What is the position of Messianic Judaism (if there is a common position) on passages in the Gospel of John and the letters ...
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Does "Kehilat Bethlehem" community believe that the Law of Moses are the commandments Jesus is referring to in John 14:15?
Does Kehilat Bethlehem community believe that the Law of Moses are the commandments Jesus is referring to in John 14:15?
John 14:15: If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.
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Do Messianic Jews adhere to the Talmud?
Messianic Jews are Jews that believe Jesus is their Messiah. Do they in general consider the Talmud to be authoritative and something they must adhere to?
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Do messianic Jews claim to be the beneficiaries of the new covenant now?
Do messianic Jews say that the following is true in their lives?:
NIV Jer 31:
33b: ...“I will put my law in their minds
and write it on their hearts.
I will be their God,
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When and why did Jewish Christian separate from "mainstream" Christianity? [closed]
It is already the second time I read somewhere that while Christianity emerged from Judaism and in the early Church Judeo-Christians (Jewish Christians, Hebrew Christians), led by James, brother of ...
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What is an overview of teachings of Messianic Jewish Christians regarding circumcision?
Statements like the following are common from Messianic Synagogues. This one comes from Beth Messiah in Sarasota, Florida:
At Beth Messiah, we are Messianic Jews and non-Jews who believe Yeshua (...
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Historical evidence for a separate Jewish branch of Christianity?
I've met some non-Hebrew people who have come from a Protestant background, become fed up with their faith, changed churches, etc and now call themselves Messianic Jews. This comes with some claims of ...
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What is the Biblical basis for using the names "Yeshua" and "Yehoshua" (Joshua) for Jesus?
Messianic Jews commonly refer to Jesus as "Yeshua" or "Yehoshua," which are forms of the Hebrew (and Aramaic) name commonly translated into English as "Joshua."
What is the Biblical basis for using ...
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Did Paul/Saul teach Christianity with Jewish traditions to Gentiles like what we see in Messianic Judaism today?
As the question clearly describes.
Did Paul/Saul, during his era, teach Christianity with Jewish traditions to Gentiles like what we see in Messianic Judaism today?
Some background for this question:...
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Why do (at least some) Messianic Jews celebrate the birth of Jesus on the 15th of Tishri?
In an (attempted) answer to the question of Why is Christmas on December 25th? from the perspective of Messianic Judaism, it was stated that Messianic Jews believe that Jesus (Yehu’shua HaMashiach) ...
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Do Messianic Jews practice the jubliee?
There is a a range of opinion of different denominations on how far Mosaic law should be practiced. Messianic Judaism stands very much at the "one law" end of the scale. However, I am wondering how ...
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What is the difference between a Christian and a Messianic Jew?
I know that most Messianic Jews speak Hebrew, but besides that is there any difference between a Christian and a Messianic Jew? Do they have any significant differences in faith or hope!
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Is it possible for a non-Jew to join Messianic Judaism?
For this question, I would like to first define that someone is a Jew if they meet the halakhic definition. This definition is just for the sake of moving the discussion toward an answer.
Is it ...
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What is Messianic Judaism?
What are the main differences between Messianic Judaism and Christianity? How does the idea of the Trinity differ?
Hopefully this can be answered by someone who considers themselves to be Messianic ...
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