Christianity and Messianic Judaism (Answers S3E13)

"So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law." - Galatians 5:1

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[ManashantiiTheChristian]

Thank you for this. My name is Manashantii.
I am an ex-Theravada Buddhist, ex-Dogen Zen Buddhist, and ex-Hindu. I experimented with all major religions then I eventually became a Christian.
I am ethnically African and Jewish. I only discovered that I am ethnically Jewish just before I became Christian.( I didn't grow up with my father's family) Christianity is the best thing that happened to me. I have to remind myself daily that I am Christian first before anything else.

Your YouTube channel has really helped me; I have been following your channel since around 2008. Thank you so much Mark.

This video is also helpful.



Manashantii The Christian

[MalachiCo]

So I'm a non-Jewish member of the Messianic Jewish movement, and I have to say that Synagogue the emailer is attending is weird and wrong and not even the mainstream opinion. I've regularly attended two different ones from the same organisation in my life, and both vehemently reject the idea that the sages have anything useful to say outside of historical context, let alone whether their words have any divine inspiration from Adonai whatsoever. However, they are a fringe opinion that does exist. If anyone has any questions about our beliefs and what divides us, this is an appropriate comment thread to do it under.

[epipheolc]

It's possible that Paul would be rebuking Christian churches for doing the same thing the Judaizers were in the first century. In order to be a Christian, you have to go to Church on Sunday, observe Easter, Christmas, give 10% to the church, etc. To think this phenomena only occurs with Jewish traditions is too narrow. Now, if what you're saying is, in Jesus we are free to not have to observe ANY traditions whatsoever, in that traditions cannot justify us, I agree. But then we're met with the issue of, well there is some good in tradtions, so which ones should we choose? To that I say, stick with the Biblical ones. No, they cannot justify you, but they are deep, meaningful, and beautiful and were designed by God Himself.

[estimatingonediscoveringthree]

We have been attending a messianic congregation because they have a more biblical perspective, but now they are getting into KABBALAH! Now we have to address it with them

[angelwalker]

Love your teaching. I’ve been listening to you for a few years. Thank you and may God bless your learning and teaching to others.

[SlingsAxes]

Yes, all the Biblical feasts are prophetic. But they aren't Jewish feasts. The Most High said they are His feasts.
These were given to the Israelites but even foreigners residing with them could participate as long as they met the requirements. And only the tribe of Judah came to be called Jews, and only after the Babylonian captivity.

[eddierestrepo]

That was awesome man thanks again to The Fuel Project! Big fan of your ministry

[michelepromastertravel]

Your clarity and study help us all. thanks.

[brokentoyland]

THANK YOU for saying this. Oh my goodness, I've been waiting for years for someone to say it. God bless you brother.

[janaangle]

Thank you for sharing Mark. I appreciate the perspective you give to me after reading through the Word with you. 😁

[michaelmoerbe]

Wow, very well spoken and researched. Thank you for making all this clear to understand especially the three points.

[rickyryanmusic]

Quality Mark, Thank you. God bless <3 Amen

[petramitchell]

That was an excellent bit of teaching.
I have just completed the Isaiah 62 fast and I will be continuing to intercede for Israel and the Jewish community...but the thought of taking on the mosaic law myself would directly contravene all the Grace and Salvation I have received from the Father through His Son.

[kimberlynbugge]

Mark, you’re comments about freedom extend beyond faith. Many Christians really don’t want real freedom. Freedom requires responsibility and part of the human sinful condition is to reject responsibility.
Excellent teaching, as always.
I have been learning from you since 2010

[christ-Revealed]

Alot of misunderstood theology here. First "church age" there is nothing like that, there is one church(eklesia/israel) and She has always comprised of foreigners(gentiles) and native born jews who believe in Jesus and are redeemed by his blood numbers 15:15. Secondly the law of moses was given by christ himself, so there is no falling back under the law of moses. We keep his commandments 1john 5:3. Pauls doctrine is often misunderstood when its not put under the lense of scriptures

[charliedavid]

Hi Mark do you accept the ten commandments? Was it Paul who said sin is transgression of these laws, that these laws show him what sin is, it seems if not for these "laws" there is no sin and if there is no sin we wouldn't need a messiah, is it not written, all have sinned and fall short of the glory of Yah

[lacimoreland]

I loved the Stay Free series! For this reason. I was in Hebrew Roots church. At first I started going because I was just interested in the Hebraic roots of our faith and wanted to learn more about the language and the feasts, etc. But once there, of course, it was made to be a lot the law and less and less about Yeshua. I stayed on the fence the entire 2 years as to wether or not YHWH commanded Christians to obey the law of Moses (they had their rebuttals to Mt 5 and Gal of course) UNTIL I watched Stay Free and it brought everything into focus for me in such a way that I felt so free! Thank you Mark for always making things make so much sense!

[pilgrimbobbyc]

I have a different option than those you mentioned, we celebrate Passover every year because it is fun and every bit of it points to Jesus. We do not believe in the requirement of it at all and if we had to miss it for some reason one year we would not think it a big deal. But, it's fun! And, in addition to things you mention about the Jesus pointing to Jesus, it also demonstrates God's heart toward celebration! We don't really do it along side any Jews, but we have different people in our house each year to partake in the traditions from thousands of years ago.

That being said; you're three points are spot on and I've seen others fall away from the faith entirely because they began questioning Paul's writings and then moved to questioning the Old Testament scriptures on the same basis.

[fiesie]

“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
For verily I say unto you, Til heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, til all be fulfilled.
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5: 17-20

[rockerz]

Amazing work Mark. ‘’Seventh Day Adventist’’ would have an absolute field day with this one… the rebuttals will come in thick and fast on how we/they should keep the law, the sabbath and so on.