Statement of Faith
We, at Congregation T'Shuvat Yisrael, commit ourselves to the
following standards:
We believe the Scriptures are the inspired Word of G-d, the only infallible,
authoritative rule of faith and conduct (II Timothy 3:15-17; I Thessalonians
2:13; II Peter 1:21).
We believe that there is one G-d, who revealed Himself eternally as the
self-existent "I AM". He exists as Echad in Hebrew, which means as a
composite unity: Father, Son and Ruach Ha Kadosh ...or Holy Spirit (D'varim
...or Deut 6:4 and Mattiyahu ...or Matthew 28:19). He is the Creator of both
the physical and Heavenly universes and all their host (B'resheet ...or Gen
1 & 2).
We believe in the deity (G-d made flesh) of the L-rd Yeshua (Jesus the
Christ is a Greek name translation), the Messiah (John 1:1-14), in His virgin
birth (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23), in His sinless life (Hebrews 7:26), in His
miracles, in His victorious and atoning death through His shed blood (I
Corinthians 15:3), in His bodily resurrection (Matthew 28:6), in His Ascension
to the right hand of the Father (Luke 22:69), and in His personal return in
power and glory (Matthew 13:26). Therefore: It is our privilege to proclaim
forgiveness and life through His Name, and to honor Him in all that we do.
We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the
Ruach Ha Kadosh (Holy Spirit) is absolutely essential (John 3:3) and
attained only through the blood of Yeshua (John 14:6).
G-d sent His Ruach Ha Kadosh to live in us, to make us new creations (II
Corinthians 5:17), to write His Torah in our hearts (II Colossians 3:3, and to
consecrate our daily lives (Romans 6:1-2). Therefore: we seek to yield
ourselves to the Ruach Ha Kadosh. We endeavor to discover His gifting
and calling in our lives, and to walk by faith as He guides us.
We believe in the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the
resurrection of damnation (Galatians 6: 8, II Thessalonians 1:9-12).
We believe that Yeshua will return to fulfill all G-d's promises, to judge the
living and the dead and to establish the eternal kingdom of the Father (II
Timothy 4:1).
We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in the Lord Yeshua, the
Messiah (Colossians 3:11).
As Jewish followers of Yeshua, we are called to maintain our Jewish biblical
heritage and remain a part of our people Israel and the universal body of
believers. This is part of our identity and a witness to the faithfulness of
G-d (Gen 17:7,13,19 Lev 24:8, Heb 13:20, Luke 2:32). (See Below) Note:
"Gentile" believers are not required to become circumcised since it is not a
salvational issue (Galatians 6:15). Apart from this, activities include:
studying the Torah (1st five books of Bible), the Tanakh (remaining books
of 1st Testament or Old Testament), the Brit Chadesha (2nd Testament,
New Testament or Renewed Scriptures), keeping the seventh day Sabbath,
Biblical Feast Days, Biblical Kashrut, and other Biblical Jewish Customs.
Therefore: we embrace our Jewish roots, seeking to learn and do that which
is good and biblically valid, as taught and practiced by our Jewish ancestors.
Yeshua Himself being our Chief Rabbi, as the Scriptures teach. We agree
to refrain from judging one another regarding practices where the scriptures
allow room for discretion.
We believe that there is a spiritual enemy of G-d for the spiritually reborn
individual, known as the devil, which seeks to deceive and destroy all that
belongs to G-d (Is 14:12-15, I Peter 5:8). Because this enemy is subject to
G-d and has been defeated by Yeshua, we need not fear our counterpart.
We need only be aware of our natural man or first birth, so we may resist
and combat him (James 4:7) as necessary. Therefore: We covenant together
not to allow our first birth or natural man a foothold among us, nor to engage in
activities, which encourage this destructive influence.
Note: Scriptures given are just a few of the many that could be given.
Circumcision:
As noted in the Brit Chadesha (2nd Testament), Circumcision is not a
salvational issue. In this, there is no requirement put upon the Gentiles to
become circumcised to become members of the faith. However, circumcision
is a covenant issue among the Jewish people linking them to their land in
obedience to G-d. Gentiles can be circumcised into this covenant as
prescribed in the Torah. By this action, these people become partakers of
the Jewish Nation.
This concept does not null and void the precept taught by Paul saying that
circumcision profits nothing in the Kingdom of G-d. For it is written that there
is neither Greek nor Jew.... Consider the following: In the New Jerusalem all
Believers will live within its walls. In the Jerusalem of the Millennial Kingdom,
Jerusalem is the Capital of the Jewish Nation.
Ratio between Jews and Gentiles within a Congregation:
We recognize the sovereignty of G-d. He can create a Messianic
Congregation of only Gentiles. The idea that so many Jews have to be
present to become a Messianic Congregation re-establishes the barriers
in which we are endeavoring to tear down. However, this liberty can be
abused. If there is a congregation of only Gentiles or only of Jews, we must
make inquiry to insure the barrier is not being reinstated within the
congregation.
We, at Congregation T'Shuvat Yisrael, commit ourselves to the
following standards:
We believe the Scriptures are the inspired Word of G-d, the only infallible,
authoritative rule of faith and conduct (II Timothy 3:15-17; I Thessalonians
2:13; II Peter 1:21).
We believe that there is one G-d, who revealed Himself eternally as the
self-existent "I AM". He exists as Echad in Hebrew, which means as a
composite unity: Father, Son and Ruach Ha Kadosh ...or Holy Spirit (D'varim
...or Deut 6:4 and Mattiyahu ...or Matthew 28:19). He is the Creator of both
the physical and Heavenly universes and all their host (B'resheet ...or Gen
1 & 2).
We believe in the deity (G-d made flesh) of the L-rd Yeshua (Jesus the
Christ is a Greek name translation), the Messiah (John 1:1-14), in His virgin
birth (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23), in His sinless life (Hebrews 7:26), in His
miracles, in His victorious and atoning death through His shed blood (I
Corinthians 15:3), in His bodily resurrection (Matthew 28:6), in His Ascension
to the right hand of the Father (Luke 22:69), and in His personal return in
power and glory (Matthew 13:26). Therefore: It is our privilege to proclaim
forgiveness and life through His Name, and to honor Him in all that we do.
We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the
Ruach Ha Kadosh (Holy Spirit) is absolutely essential (John 3:3) and
attained only through the blood of Yeshua (John 14:6).
G-d sent His Ruach Ha Kadosh to live in us, to make us new creations (II
Corinthians 5:17), to write His Torah in our hearts (II Colossians 3:3, and to
consecrate our daily lives (Romans 6:1-2). Therefore: we seek to yield
ourselves to the Ruach Ha Kadosh. We endeavor to discover His gifting
and calling in our lives, and to walk by faith as He guides us.
We believe in the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the
resurrection of damnation (Galatians 6: 8, II Thessalonians 1:9-12).
We believe that Yeshua will return to fulfill all G-d's promises, to judge the
living and the dead and to establish the eternal kingdom of the Father (II
Timothy 4:1).
We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in the Lord Yeshua, the
Messiah (Colossians 3:11).
As Jewish followers of Yeshua, we are called to maintain our Jewish biblical
heritage and remain a part of our people Israel and the universal body of
believers. This is part of our identity and a witness to the faithfulness of
G-d (Gen 17:7,13,19 Lev 24:8, Heb 13:20, Luke 2:32). (See Below) Note:
"Gentile" believers are not required to become circumcised since it is not a
salvational issue (Galatians 6:15). Apart from this, activities include:
studying the Torah (1st five books of Bible), the Tanakh (remaining books
of 1st Testament or Old Testament), the Brit Chadesha (2nd Testament,
New Testament or Renewed Scriptures), keeping the seventh day Sabbath,
Biblical Feast Days, Biblical Kashrut, and other Biblical Jewish Customs.
Therefore: we embrace our Jewish roots, seeking to learn and do that which
is good and biblically valid, as taught and practiced by our Jewish ancestors.
Yeshua Himself being our Chief Rabbi, as the Scriptures teach. We agree
to refrain from judging one another regarding practices where the scriptures
allow room for discretion.
We believe that there is a spiritual enemy of G-d for the spiritually reborn
individual, known as the devil, which seeks to deceive and destroy all that
belongs to G-d (Is 14:12-15, I Peter 5:8). Because this enemy is subject to
G-d and has been defeated by Yeshua, we need not fear our counterpart.
We need only be aware of our natural man or first birth, so we may resist
and combat him (James 4:7) as necessary. Therefore: We covenant together
not to allow our first birth or natural man a foothold among us, nor to engage in
activities, which encourage this destructive influence.
Note: Scriptures given are just a few of the many that could be given.
Circumcision:
As noted in the Brit Chadesha (2nd Testament), Circumcision is not a
salvational issue. In this, there is no requirement put upon the Gentiles to
become circumcised to become members of the faith. However, circumcision
is a covenant issue among the Jewish people linking them to their land in
obedience to G-d. Gentiles can be circumcised into this covenant as
prescribed in the Torah. By this action, these people become partakers of
the Jewish Nation.
This concept does not null and void the precept taught by Paul saying that
circumcision profits nothing in the Kingdom of G-d. For it is written that there
is neither Greek nor Jew.... Consider the following: In the New Jerusalem all
Believers will live within its walls. In the Jerusalem of the Millennial Kingdom,
Jerusalem is the Capital of the Jewish Nation.
Ratio between Jews and Gentiles within a Congregation:
We recognize the sovereignty of G-d. He can create a Messianic
Congregation of only Gentiles. The idea that so many Jews have to be
present to become a Messianic Congregation re-establishes the barriers
in which we are endeavoring to tear down. However, this liberty can be
abused. If there is a congregation of only Gentiles or only of Jews, we must
make inquiry to insure the barrier is not being reinstated within the
congregation.
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