THE BIBLE

The Bible, consisting of the Tanakh (Torah, Prophets, and Writings) and Apostolic writings (commonly called the New Testament), is the Word of God and teaches God’s will pertaining to life and godliness. (Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Deuteronomy 31:9-12; 2 Kings 22-23; 2 Chronicles 34; Psalms 19:9-10; 119:103; 105; 130; 2 Peter 1:20-21 ).

GOD THE FATHER

God the Father is our loving creator. He called all things good at creation. He desires to be in a relationship with His creation, as seen with Abraham, Issac, and Jacob, our spiritual forefathers. God is Father to those who repent and trust in the Messiah. (Genesis 1:1-31; Deuteronomy 6:4; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Psalm 103:19; 30:4; 18:13-15; 136:1; 7:11; 1 John 1:5; Deuteronomy 32:39-41; John 1:12).

YESHUA, THE MESSIAH

Yeshua (called Jesus of Nazareth) has been eternally present with the Father and the Holy Spirit. At His first coming, He was the Word made flesh; born of a virgin, truly God and truly man, He performed miracles and lived without sin. He is the Suffering Servant and promised Messiah, our Passover Lamb. He is now seated at the right hand of God, making intercession for us. He will return as King at the appointed time and set up His kingdom. (Psalm 2; Proverbs 8:23-31; 30:4-6; John 1:1-4; 14; Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 1:35; 1 Peter 2:24; Matthew 28:6; Isaiah 59:20-21; Daniel 9; Revelation 21-22).

THE HOLY SPIRIT (RUACH HAKODESH)

The Holy Spirit was present and active in creation, came upon individuals, and anointed Yeshua to do good and to heal. The Holy Spirit convicts of sin, righteousness, and judgment and leads believers in all truth through the Scripture. He endows believers with spiritual gifts at the direction of the Father. (Genesis 1:2; Numbers 11:25; 2 Samuel 23:1-3; Matthew 3:16; John 16:8-15; 1 John 2:20; 27).

MAN’S RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

Man was created in the image of God, but through disobedience, man fell from his created state and was separated from God. Redemption from that state can only be found in the atonement made by the Messiah. We will give an account of our works at the final judgment.(Genesis 1:26-27; 2:7; 15-25; 3:1-19; John 3:3-7; Leviticus 17:11; Isaiah 53; Revelation 20:1-15).

ISRAEL AND THE JEWISH PEOPLE

God is a covenant-keeping God; thus, the promises made to Abraham, Issac, and Jacob still stand. This covenant includes the salvation of the Jews, the restoration of the physical land of Israel, and the Jew and Gentile being one new man. Because of this truth, Replacement Theology, Fulfilment Theology, and any other teaching that negates the everlasting Covenant God made with Abraham are to be rejected by Christians. (Genesis 12:1-3; 13:14-18; 15:8-21; 26:2-5; 28:12-19; 35:9-12; 49:1-28; 50:24-26; Jeremiah 30:1-3; 32:36-44; Ezekiel 11:17-20; Amos 9:11-15).

THE LAW AND GRACE OF GOD

The word law in the Torah means the teaching or pathway of God. Noah found grace in the eyes of God in the earliest pages of history (Genesis 6:8). That same grace is exemplified in the Messiah’s atonement for our sins. The law is written on our hearts by grace (Jeremiah 31:31-33; Ezekiel 34:25-31; 36:24-30), and the Holy Spirit enables the fruit of obedience in our lives (Matthew 5:17-20; Deuteronomy 30:5-14).

THE PATHWAY AND PRACTICES OF FAITH

The New Covenant teaches that believers are grafted into a Jewish root, and the blessing of Abraham has come to the Gentiles. The blessing is a gift of God that is found in Shabbat (Sabbath) and celebrating the Feasts of the Lord. (Genesis 2:1-3; Exodus 16:13-26; 31:12-17; Leviticus 23; Zechariah 14:16-21; Isaiah 2:1-4; 66:5-24). Because we are grafted into a Jewish root, we understand that we are now in the Commonwealth of Israel, and the commands and benefits of connecting with God are now part of our lives as they are with Observant Jews. These connections include celebrating the Feasts, praying under the Tallit (prayer shawl), having a Mezuzah on our doorposts, and sounding the Shofar (rams horn trumpet). (Leviticus 23; Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Psalm 91:1; Matthew 6:5-15; Numbers 10:9).

LIVING A LIFE OF TIKKUN OLAM

Yeshua came teaching, preaching, and doing good works. As His followers, we have the same mission to tikkun olam (repair the world). The fruit of a believing life includes studying the Word of God, an active prayer life, tithing, giving, doing good works, living righteously, and having fellowship with other believers. (Matthew 6:1-21; Joshua 1:8-9; Genesis 14:17-20; Malachi 3:10-11; Matthew 5:16; 1 Peter 1:13-19; Revelation 22:12).

THE FELLOWSHIP OF BELIEVERS

The fellowship of believers (commonly called the Church) comprises all who have put their faith in Yeshua. Believers should attend a local church or Messianic Synagogue to be taught the Scripture, be equipped for ministry, and have fellowship with others. Local fellowships are led and encouraged by a lead pastor/rabbi, with the assistance of Elders. Each believer should use their gifts and talents in the congregation as we seek to be built up in the Word of God. (1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Ephesians 2:11-3:6; Hebrews 10:25; 1 Timothy 3:1-13; Ephesians 4:11-12; Acts 2:38-42; 1 Corinthians 11:23-34; 14:26-29).

THE END OF DAYS

At the appointed time, this age will end with the millennial reign and culminated in the final judgment; the reward of the righteous and the punishment of the wicked. (1 Thessalonians 4:15-5:11, 1 Corinthians 14:24-28, Revelation 20:1-15).