what is a Messianic Jew.?

Answer 1

I am! I was born and raised in a Jewish household, had a Bat Mitzvah, but came to Christ about 8 months ago. I do consider myself a Christian because it is just a simple descriptor word meaning that I believe Jesus was the Messiah. But I also have different beliefs than a lot of Christians. I believe Jesus pointed to the Old Testament in his teachings and it is not abolished. I still celebrate the festival and feast days described in the OT, as well.

People will say I am a contradiction, so be it. They can believe that if they want. If you have any more questions, feel free to message me!

Much love.

Answer 2

It usually refers to Jews who have been taken by fundamentalist cults that have absolutly no connection with the fulfilment of Judaism.

Christian Jews of the first century Church believed in Apostolic succession through the Episcopate, the authority of Tradition itself, the authority of Scripture, the three fold ministry (bishop-priest-deacon), the Eucharist as Sacrifice, baptismal regeneration, prayers for the dead, veneration of the Saints, the Seven sacraments, the evangelical counsels, and others.

The historical evidence is there for anyone who wishes to see it. These Judaeo/Christian beliefs and practices existed and developed over time, many from the ancient Jewish religion, such as confession of sins, purgatory, the 3 fold ministry, and many others.They were never changed to something different from the original. Development does not mean change.

With a bit of homework, anyone can find out for themselves that the Catholic Church hasn't changed anything. The writings of the Church Fathers proves who wrote the bible, and who God gave it to, when and why.

Answer 3

A messianic Jew is not just a jewish Christian but a Jewish Christian that keeps all his orthodox Jewish holidays and festivals.

They go to Synagogues not Churchs and their religious leaders call themselves Rabbis not Pastors or Priests.

And I think its a *amn good idea as Jesus showed himself to the Jews before he did us.

Mainstream Christianity is Gentile Christianity but it is necessary for the Jews to have their own form and that is never a bad thing.

Answer 4

A Messianic Jew is someone who is Jewish who also believes that the Messiah (aka Jesus or Yeshua) has already come. Hope this helps!

Answer 5

used literally, it SHOULD refer to all jews who wait a messiah to come in the future as such a belief is central to Judaism

HOWEVER, it is used to refer to christians who mask their belief in jesus and pretend to be jews in order to try and convince less affiliated jews that they can accept jesus and still be jewish. some might have been born jewish but have denied their claim to being members of the jewish community by accepting jesus.

Answer 6

A person of Hebrew descent who has accepted Jesus as the promised Messiah.

Answer 7

Jews who believe that Jesus is the savior. I'm not sure how it works out, though.

Answer 8

Someone that converted from Judaism to Christianity!?

Answer 9

a jew who has accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior

Answer 10

A Christian