Frequently Asked Questions
Who We Are
Are we part of ‘NAR’ (New Apostolic Reformation) or the Christian Nationalist movement?
There are a lot of 'Messianic'-type groups that have popped up over the last several years. Where do you fit—what do you think of Hebrew Roots, One Torah, Two House, Black Hebrew Israelites, dispensationalist Charismatics, etc.?
How can I become a Judeo-Christian?
Biblical Canon
Why do you accept more books than 66 as part of the Bible? How do you know what books should be included? Doesn’t that open the door to arguments attacking the reliability of the Bible? Why should we trust the Bible at all?
What is a protocanon, and what is a deuterocanon?
What is the difference between the deuterocanon and apocrypha, pseudepigrapha, and heretical writings?
So what books do you actually accept as part of the Bible? Which are protocanon, and which are deuterocanon, and why?
Do I have to agree with you on the canon to consider myself a Judeo-Christian?
Doesn’t the Bible contradict science?
Hasn’t the Bible been corrupted over time?
Tradition
Do you accept Jewish tradition as either binding or helpful, and if so, how far do you follow it?
Do you accept Christian tradition as either binding or helpful, and if so, how far do you follow it?
Should I circumcise my son or be circumcised myself?
What about the kashrut (dietary) laws?
How should I celebrate the Sabbath?
How should I celebrate the annual moedim (appointed times/holidays)?
Should I celebrate other holidays outside those prescribed in the Bible?
Should I wear tzitzit or a tallit?
Israel
How does the Christian Church relate to Israel?
Should we support the modern state of Israel?
Will Jews go to heaven without Messiah?
Popular Issues
What do you think about ANE (Ancient Near East) cultural connections to the Bible?
Do you support the LGBTQ+ community?
What is your position on marriage and divorce? Since the Bible has examples of polygamy, do you support it?
Is the man the leader of the home? What is the role of women in the family and the assembly?
Do you believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Do you believe the gifts of the Holy Spirit have continued today?
What are your views on abortion?
Where do you stand on sustainability, climate change, and environmental stewardship?
Do you believe a person can lose their salvation?
Should a Judeo-Christian be involved in politics?
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