What We Believe
We accept that every person has an obligation to study the Hebrew Scriptures and determine for themselves the correct meaning of Yahweh's commandments based on reasoning and understanding with the Ruach Hakodesh's (the Holy Spirt's) help by comparing scripture with scripture.
On the Day of Judgment it is the individual who will be called into reckoning for his own actions. Search well in the Scriptures and do not rely on anyone's opinion.
In this regard we assert:
"He who relies upon anyone without personal investigation, it is as if he has engaged in idolatry." We place no value in the interpretations of the majority or the customs of the forefathers or denominations. On the contrary, Scripture teaches us: "Do not go after the majority to do evil" (Exodus 23:2). The prophets also warn us against following in the errant footsteps of the ancestors, as it is written: "be not like your fathers... who acted treacherously against YHWH" (2Chronicles 20:7), and again: "they shall not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation" (Psalms 78:8). The same warning applies to the laws invented out of men's hearts, which the prophets call the "commandments of men " (Isaiah 29:13).
We are not close minded believers, in which every believer agrees on every detail of understanding of Scripture.
The responsibility of interpretation rests on the individual and not a central authority.
It is inevitable that there will be differences of interpretation and understanding. However this diversity is a strength rather than a weakness and prevents us from getting bogged down with a given interpretation despite the obviousness of its error.
This diversity requires the individual to take personal responsibility for interpreting Scripture, basing his understanding on the merits, logic and scriptural support (2 or 3 witnesses) of a given interpretation.
When this method is followed, the correct interpretation will generally win out.
What unites us together is our common fellowship in the Hebrew Scriptures and desire to live by the pure unaltered instruction of the Creator of the universe.
With that in mind, and until they can be proven from Scripture otherwise -
We believe:
YHWH/God- is the Head of this ministry/congregation.Matthew 16:18; Colossians 1:18.
1. YHWH (God) is ONE/ECHAD. Deuternomy 6:4; Mark 12:29.
2. The Scriptures are inspired, (translations are not) 1 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 1:20-21.
3. Jesus/Yeshua is the Mashiach/Messiah/Savior. John 3:16; John 1:45; Deuteronomy 18:15.
4. In the indwelling of the Ruach Hakodesh/Holy Spirit) Exodus 31:2; John 14:15-18
5. YHWH's laws are eternal, only He can change it, and he never did. Matthew 5:17-19; Psalms 119.
6. The Sabbath (Saturday) is still the Sabbath of YHWH. Genesis 2:1-3; Isaiah 66:22-23; Acts 13:13,14,42.
7. The Lord's Holydays are still relevant for today. Leviticus 23:1-2; Malachai 4:4-6.
8. Marriage is between male/man and female/woman.Genesis 2:22-24;Romans 1:24-27.
9. Those who accept Him Jesus/ Yeshua are considered to be Israelites . Romans 11:1-4; Galatians 3:26-29.
10. We are waiting for the 2nd coming of Mashiach/Jesus/Yeshua. John 14:1-3; 2 Thessolonians 4:16-18.
11. We look for a new heaven and earth where the Lord Jesus/Yeshua will be the temple of it. Revelation 21:1-3, 22-27.
12. We should love our neighbors better than ourselves. Leviticus 19:18; 1Corinthians 10:24;Philippians 2:3.
On the Day of Judgment it is the individual who will be called into reckoning for his own actions. Search well in the Scriptures and do not rely on anyone's opinion.
In this regard we assert:
"He who relies upon anyone without personal investigation, it is as if he has engaged in idolatry." We place no value in the interpretations of the majority or the customs of the forefathers or denominations. On the contrary, Scripture teaches us: "Do not go after the majority to do evil" (Exodus 23:2). The prophets also warn us against following in the errant footsteps of the ancestors, as it is written: "be not like your fathers... who acted treacherously against YHWH" (2Chronicles 20:7), and again: "they shall not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation" (Psalms 78:8). The same warning applies to the laws invented out of men's hearts, which the prophets call the "commandments of men " (Isaiah 29:13).
We are not close minded believers, in which every believer agrees on every detail of understanding of Scripture.
The responsibility of interpretation rests on the individual and not a central authority.
It is inevitable that there will be differences of interpretation and understanding. However this diversity is a strength rather than a weakness and prevents us from getting bogged down with a given interpretation despite the obviousness of its error.
This diversity requires the individual to take personal responsibility for interpreting Scripture, basing his understanding on the merits, logic and scriptural support (2 or 3 witnesses) of a given interpretation.
When this method is followed, the correct interpretation will generally win out.
What unites us together is our common fellowship in the Hebrew Scriptures and desire to live by the pure unaltered instruction of the Creator of the universe.
With that in mind, and until they can be proven from Scripture otherwise -
We believe:
YHWH/God- is the Head of this ministry/congregation.Matthew 16:18; Colossians 1:18.
1. YHWH (God) is ONE/ECHAD. Deuternomy 6:4; Mark 12:29.
2. The Scriptures are inspired, (translations are not) 1 Timothy 3:16; 1 Peter 1:20-21.
3. Jesus/Yeshua is the Mashiach/Messiah/Savior. John 3:16; John 1:45; Deuteronomy 18:15.
4. In the indwelling of the Ruach Hakodesh/Holy Spirit) Exodus 31:2; John 14:15-18
5. YHWH's laws are eternal, only He can change it, and he never did. Matthew 5:17-19; Psalms 119.
6. The Sabbath (Saturday) is still the Sabbath of YHWH. Genesis 2:1-3; Isaiah 66:22-23; Acts 13:13,14,42.
7. The Lord's Holydays are still relevant for today. Leviticus 23:1-2; Malachai 4:4-6.
8. Marriage is between male/man and female/woman.Genesis 2:22-24;Romans 1:24-27.
9. Those who accept Him Jesus/ Yeshua are considered to be Israelites . Romans 11:1-4; Galatians 3:26-29.
10. We are waiting for the 2nd coming of Mashiach/Jesus/Yeshua. John 14:1-3; 2 Thessolonians 4:16-18.
11. We look for a new heaven and earth where the Lord Jesus/Yeshua will be the temple of it. Revelation 21:1-3, 22-27.
12. We should love our neighbors better than ourselves. Leviticus 19:18; 1Corinthians 10:24;Philippians 2:3.