Messianic Jews of TOL

Response to comment [from a "Messianic Jew"]: "I don't think I am a "Jew" by blood..."

Then refer to yourself as a Christian.

O.J.--not a Jew--and neither are you.

You don't need to become a Jew first to become a Christian.

"...In the fifteenth chapter of Acts the Jerusalem Council, the first church council, met to determine how they should assimilate the Gentile converts. Many of the Jewish believers were so steeped in Jewish tradition that they were skeptical about the Gentiles who were turning to Christ. Then some men came down from Judea and began teaching the Christians, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved” (15:1). In other words, they were claiming the Gentiles couldn’t become Christians unless they became Jewish first. The church was thrown into confusion.

The Jerusalem Council was assembled to discuss the issue. Scripture says there was much debate (v. 7). At one point Peter testified that he had been present when Gentiles first received the Holy Spirit, and all the evidence demonstrated that God was in it (vv. 7–12). Finally, James, the leader, handed down this ruling: “It is my judgment that we do not trouble those who are turning to God from among the Gentiles” (v. 19).

That settled the question. The church would accept Gentiles as they were, without placing them under the Jewish ceremonial law..." Full text: For the Jews I Became Jewish, Part 1 by John MacArthur

Response to comment [from a Christian]: "Messianic Judaism and Christianity literally mean the same thing."

We are Gentiles grafted in.

For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree? [Rom. 11:24].

"Paul continues the illustration of the olive tree. The olive tree is Israel with Abraham as the root. Some of the branches were cut off. The nation, as such, was rejected. God grafted in Gentiles, but not by their becoming Jewish proselytes, which would mean they would have to adopt the Old Testament ritual. Rather, He cut off Israel and grafted in the church—including both Jew and Gentile—directly and immediately upon Abraham by faith. If God could and did do that, it is reasonable to conclude that He can and will take the natural branches and graft them in again. In other words, He will not cast Israel away permanently." McGee, J. Vernon: Thru the Bible Commentary. electronic ed. Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1981, S. 4:725

Simon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name [Acts 15:14].

"James completely agrees with Peter. They state the plan of God for today. Is God saving the whole world? No. Is God bringing in His kingdom? No. Then what is God doing today? He is visiting the Gentiles to take out of them a people for His name. We learn in Revelation that standing before the throne of God there will be those of every tribe and tongue and people and nation. The Word of God is to go out into the world. There will be opposition to it and there will be apostasy, but the Word of God is to go out to all the world because God is calling out a people for His name.

This is why I am so anxious to get out the Word of God. Right now there are people of every color, every clime, every condition, every race, and practically every nation who hear Bible teaching by radio. We broadcast on stations that pretty well circle the globe. Thank God we can use this means to get out the Word of God. What does God do with that Word? He is calling out a people for His name. Not everyone who hears believes the Word. Not everyone accepts the good news of Jesus Christ. But of those who hear, God calls out a people for His name. Underline verse 14 in your Bible—I have it circled in mine. God is visiting the Gentiles to take out of them a people for His name. I am so thankful that He has given me the opportunity to tell people about salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ and to teach them the Word of God." McGee, J. Vernon: Thru the Bible Commentary. electronic ed. Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1981, S. 4:577

Response to comment [from a "Messianic Jew"]: "...May Yahuweh bless you..."

"TIM: All right, it is cavity time. Ah, here we go. Which reminds me, did you here the one about the rabbi and the farmer's daughter? Huh?

JERRY: Hey.

TIM: Those aren't mahtzah balls.

JERRY: Tim, do you think you should be making jokes like that?

TIM: Why not? I'm Jewish, remember?

JERRY: I know, but...

TIM: Jerry, it's our sense of humor that sustained us as a people for 3000 years.

JERRY: 5000.

TIM: 5000, even better. Okay, Chrissie. Give me a schtickle of flouride." The Yada Yada, Seinfeld Source

Response to comment [from a "Messianic Jew"]: Those who have ears will continue to learn..."

Put on your yarmulke
Here comes Chanukah
So much funukah
To celebrate Chanukah

Messianic Jews of TOL