Addressing the Theological and Spiritual Issues of the Broad Messianic Movement
I am a non-Jewish Believer, and I have encountered some Messianic Jews who consider me as some sort of “God-fearer” in their midst. What is this supposed to mean? Even with our natural differences and distinctions, I thought we were supposed to emphasize one another as fellow brothers and sisters.
I have heard that the Torah actually composes the “elemental things of the world”? Is there any truth to this claim?
What is your opinion with the various calendar issues that seem to be dividing the Messianic community?
I have seen a variety of Messianic Bible versions on the market. Is there any particular one that you recommend? What is your opinion of them?
Are you against using the proper name of God? Are you for using it?
How am I to appropriately understand the division of the Torah’s commandments?
What do you think the biggest challenges are regarding today’s Messianic Believers and the Torah?
Which is the correct reading of Revelation 22:14, “Blessed are they who keep His commandments,” or “Blessed are they who wash their robes”?
I have been told by some Messianics that the only commandments that Gentiles are supposed to follow are the seven Noahide laws. I have then been told by other Messianics that the seven Noahide laws are an invention of later Judaism, and were not from the Biblical period. Can you please help me with this?
I have encountered many, many Messianic people who claim that the English name “Jesus” is of pagan origins. Does this have any substantial basis to it? I am an intelligent person, and I do know that the Messiah did not speak English, and that “Jesus” is not what He was originally called.
