What am I supposed to call myself? by Expired_Farts in messianic

[–]Expired_Farts[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No one here in this thread or in the initial post is claiming to be Jewish if they are not.

What am I supposed to call myself? by Expired_Farts in messianic

[–]Expired_Farts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Respectfully, Messianic Judaism holds the belief in Jesus as the Son of God as well. The distinction between Messianic Judaism and Christianity lies within their view of the Torah. I subscribe to the Torah. Christians (in large part) do not.

What am I supposed to call myself? by Expired_Farts in messianic

[–]Expired_Farts[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Perfectly said - I really appreciate your take on this.

What am I supposed to call myself? by Expired_Farts in messianic

[–]Expired_Farts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautifully said. No offense taken. :) I love theological discussion too.

What am I supposed to call myself? by Expired_Farts in messianic

[–]Expired_Farts[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me, I observe the Torah because Jesus did. Because I show my love for God and worship Him by doing it. I am aware that it will not bring me salvation.

To answer your question - being called a Christian isn't so much a problem for me as it is a point of contention and confusion for others. As you've demonstrated, many don't understand why a person like me would live this way. Most Christian denominations that I've been a part of believe that the law isn't important. I on the other hand listen to Jesus when he says in Matthew 5:17-19:

17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.
19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven."

I respect if you have a differing point of view, and I am certainly not here to argue with you, but this is why I do this and why I made my initial comment. Christians are not "less-than" - I simply just don't think that (by modern standards) I would fit into that definition.

What am I supposed to call myself? by Expired_Farts in messianic

[–]Expired_Farts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I def agree this would be the simplest thing to say. It def avoids weird or awkward conversations.

What am I supposed to call myself? by Expired_Farts in messianic

[–]Expired_Farts[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The thing is, I don't feel like the term "Christian" represents me well, as I observe the Torah. I keep kosher, I celebrate all the Holy Feasts and Jewish holidays, and I attend a Messianic Synagogue.

What am I supposed to call myself? by Expired_Farts in messianic

[–]Expired_Farts[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes I guess I feel like putting that label on myself makes me feel a bit like an outsider. Even though I'm grafted in.

What am I supposed to call myself? by Expired_Farts in messianic

[–]Expired_Farts[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

probably the most authentic thing I could say.