Hebrew Roots Movement

Question: "What is the Hebrew Roots movement?
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Answer: The premise of the Hebrew Roots movement is the belief that the church
deviated greatly from the true Hebrew teachings and concepts of the Bible. The
movement claims that Christianity has been indoctrinated with the culture and beliefs of
Greek and Roman philosophy and that ultimately the biblical Christianity taught in
churches today has been corrupted with a pagan imitation of the gospels of the new.
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Those of Jewish roots beliefs cling to the teaching that Christ's death on the cross did
not end the Mosaic covenant, but rather renewed it, expanded its message, and wrote it
on the hearts of His people. true followers. They teach that understanding of the New
Testament can come only from a Hebrew perspective and that the teachings of the
Apostle Paul are not clearly understood or taught correctly by the pastors of Christian
churches today. Many assert the existence of a new testament in an original Hebrew
language and, in some cases, denigrate the current text of the new testament written in
Greek. This becomes a subtle attack on the reliability of the text of our bible. If the
Greek text is unreliable and has been perverted,
Although there are numerous and varied Hebrew Roots assemblies, with variations in
their teachings, all of them adhere to a common emphasis which is to recover the
"original" Judaism of Christianity. His hypothesis is that the church has lost its Jewish
roots and is unaware that Jesus and His disciples were Jews who lived in obedience to
the Torah. In most cases, those who participate advocate the need for every believer to
live a life following the Torah. This means that the Mosaic covenant ordinances should
be a central theme in the lifestyle of believers today as it was for the Jews of Israel in
the Old Testament. Torah keeping includes keeping the Sabbath on the seventh day of
the week (Saturday), observing Jewish holidays and festivals, uphold the dietary laws,
avoid the "paganism" of Christianity (Christmas, Easter, etc.), and learn to understand
the scriptures from a Hebrew point of view. They teach that Gentile Christians have
been grafted into Israel, and this is one reason why every born again believer in Jesus
the Messiah should participate in these celebrations. This is said to be done not as the
result of legalistic bondage, but must come out of a heart of love and
obedience. However, they teach that to live a life that pleases God, one must follow the
Torah and it must be part of life. and this is one reason why every born again believer in
Jesus the Messiah should participate in these celebrations. This is said to be done not as
the result of legalistic bondage, but must come out of a heart of love and
Torah and it must be part of life. and this is one reason why every born again believer in
Jesus the Messiah should participate in these celebrations. This is said to be done not as
the result of legalistic bondage, but must come out of a heart of love and
Torah and it must be part of life.
The Hebrew Roots assemblies are mostly made up of Gentiles, including Gentile
rabbis. They usually prefer to be identified as "Messianic Christians". Many have
concluded that God has "called" them to be Jews and have accepted the theological
position that the Torah (Old Testament law) is equally binding on Gentiles and Jews
alike. They often wear accessories of traditional Jewish clothing, practice Davidic
dance, and incorporate Hebrew phrases and names into their writing and
conversation. Most reject the use of the name "Jesus" and change it to Yeshua or YHWH,
claiming that these are the "true" names that God desires for Himself. In most cases,
they place the Torah as the fundamental teaching for the church, which causes the
degradation of the new testament, making it secondary in importance and should only
be understood in the light of the old testament. The idea that the New Testament is
flawed, and that it is important only in light of the Old Testament, has also jeopardized
the doctrine of the Trinity and has been attacked by many proponents of Hebrew Roots
beliefs.
Unlike what the Hebrew Roots movement claims, the apostle Paul's teachings in the New
Testament are perfectly clear and self-explanatory. Colossians 2: 16-17 says, "Therefore
let no one judge you in food or drink, or as to feast days, new moon, or sabbaths, all of
which are a shadow of what is to come; but the body is Christ's. " Romans 14: 5 says,
"One makes a difference between day and day; another judges the same every day. Each
one is fully convinced in his own mind." The bible clearly indicates that these issues are
a matter of personal choice. These verses and many others give clear evidence that the
laws and ordinances of the Mosaic covenant have ended.
There are aspects of the teachings of the Hebrew Roots that can certainly be helpful. In
order to explore the Jewish culture and perspective, within which most of the bible was
written, it opens and enriches our understanding of the scriptures, adding insight and
depth to many biblical passages, parables, and expressions. There is nothing wrong with
Gentiles and Jews getting together to celebrate the holidays and enjoy a messianic style
of worship. Taking part in these events and learning how the Jews understood the
teachings of our Lord can be a tool, providing us with greater effectiveness in reaching
unbelievers with the gospel. It is good that Gentiles, in the body of Messiah, identify
themselves in our fellowship with Israel. However,
The influence of this movement is entering our churches and seminaries. It is dangerous
in its suggestion that keeping the old covenant law is walking a "higher way" and is the
only way to please God and receive His blessings. Nowhere in the Bible do we find that
Gentile believers are instructed to follow Levitical law or Jewish customs; in fact, the
opposite is taught. Romans 7: 6 says, "But now we are free from the law, having died to
that to which we were subject, so that we serve under the new regime of the Spirit and
not under the old regime of the letter." Christ, by perfectly keeping every ordinance of
the Mosaic Law, fulfilled it in its entirety.
It is God himself who has created a world of people with different cultures, languages
and traditions. God is glorified when we accept each other in love and come in unity
being "one" in Christ Jesus. It is important to understand that there is no superiority in
being born a Jew or a Gentile. We who are followers of Christ, composed of many
cultures and lifestyles, are valuable and much loved because we have entered the family
of God.

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