BETH SHALOM
MESSIANIC JEWISH FELLOWSHIP
CONCERNING DOCTRINES
Teachings we do not accept in our community.
While there are many wonderful and biblical teachings within the Messianic movement, we recognize that there are also a few harmful doctrines that have made their way into certain sects. Beth Shalom does not accept these teachings and believes they are false doctrines that are not to be promoted in our community.
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AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE
We reject any theology that teaches that any portion of the Bible from, Genesis to Revelation, is not valid and inspired by the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit).
We also reject teachings that writings outside of Scripture carry greater authority than the written Word of G-d.
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TORAH AND COVENANT
We reject any theology that teaches that the Torah mitzvot have been done away with.
We also reject any theology that teaches that the Torah is not for people of the nations who trust in Yeshua and become part of the commonwealth of Israel.
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ISRAEL AND IDENTITY
We reject replacement theology that teaches that any group has replaced Israel or the Jewish people.
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CONGREGATIONAL PRACTICE
We believe that women should not be Torah teachers, rabbis, or elders over men in the congregation. It is the congregation's practice that only men publicly read Torah during Shabbat services.
We also believe that women should not wear men's clothing. Tallit and kippa are traditionally worn by Jewish men, making it inappropriate for women to wear them while attending the synagogue.
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REJECT MOVEMENTS AND THEORIES
We do not accept the following movements and theories:
Two House doctrine/Ephraimite theology
Sacred Name theology
Karaite theology and reckoning of the Messiah
Lunar Sabbath theology
Dayspring/Sunrise Sabbath heresy
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OTHER
Flat earth theory is not accepted at this community as science or theological purposes.
