Statement of Faith

A. G-d

We believe in the one true G-d, who has revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Ruach

HaKodesh (Holy Spirit). Every act of G-d is carried out by the Father, through the Son, in

the power of the Spirit. He has made Himself known in creation and in the history of Israel,

as recorded in the Scriptures. (Gen. 1:1; 1 Cor. 8:6; Eph. 4:4-6)

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B. Creation

G-d is the Creator of the heavens and the earth. Humanity was created in His image to

steward creation under His authority. G-d’s intention for creation is an order marked by

distinction, interdependence, and mutual blessing. (Gen. 1:26-28; 2:15; Eph. 1:4-6)

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C. Sin and Brokenness

Through free will, humanity disobeyed G-d, distorting His image and breaking fellowship

with Him. As a result, creation itself became subject to disorder, conflict, and decay. (Gen.

4:8; 6:5-7; Rom. 8:20-22)

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D. Covenant with Israel

G-d chose Israel—the Jewish people—and entered into an everlasting covenant with them

to be the firstfruits of a renewed humanity, bringing blessing to all nations. In love, G-d

gave Israel the Torah as a covenantal way of life, and the Land of Israel as a heritage and a

pledge of the world to come. We affirm the modern State of Israel as a testimony to G-d’s

promises and a fulfillment of prophetic Scripture, rejoicing in the return of our people to

the covenantal homeland. (Gen. 12:1-3; Jer. 31:34-37; Rom. 11:28-29)

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E. The Messiah Yeshua

In the fullness of time, the Divine Son took on human flesh as Yeshua the Messiah, born of

a Jewish virgin. As the true and faithful Israelite, He perfectly embodied Israel’s calling,

living in holiness and fully keeping the Torah. He is the perfect human expression of G-d’s

image. (Isa. 7:14; John 1:14; Gal. 4:4; Heb. 1:1-4; 4:15)

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F. The Work of the Messiah

Yeshua died as an atonement for the sins of Israel and of the world. G-d raised Him bodily

from the dead, the firstfruits of Israel’s promised resurrection. He ascended to heaven and

now reigns at the right hand of the Father as Israel’s Messiah, with authority over all

creation. (Isa. 53:4-6; Ps. 110:1; Matt. 28:18; 1 Cor. 15:3-8; Phil. 2:9-11)

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G. The Spirit and the Community

G-d poured out His Spirit on Yeshua’s followers, joining them to Him as His Body and

forming the first expression of the promised New Covenant. From the beginning, this

community was Jewish, and G-d also added Gentiles who responded in faith to the good

news of Yeshua. (Isa. 66:20-21; Acts 2:1-21; 10:44-48; Eph. 2:11-22)

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H. The Body of Messiah

Messiah’s community is one body, expressed in diverse forms among Jews and the

nations. All are called to worship, love, and witness to Yeshua. Our unity in love confirms Yeshua’s role

 as the One sent by the Father and G-d’s purpose in Messiah for Israel and

the nations. (John 17:20-21; Acts 21:20; Gal. 2:7-8)

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I. Community and Discipleship

Spiritual life is rooted in G-dly families and nurtured within congregations. Jewish families

in Messianic congregations are to be strengthened in their covenantal calling. Gentile

families are also to live covenantally as those grafted into Israel through Messiah.

Messianic congregations are called to connection, accountability, and mutual enrichment

within associations such as the UMJC. (Matt. 18:15-18; Rom. 9:1-5; 1 Cor. 7:17-20)

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J. Torah

The Torah is G-d’s gift to Israel, the covenantal constitution of the Jewish people and of the

Messianic Jewish community as Israel’s eschatological firstfruits. For Christians from the

nations, Torah does not function in the same way, but remains a source of wisdom,

nourishment, and testimony to Messiah. Torah gives universal moral instruction and must

be applied afresh in every generation, especially in light of the New Covenant. (Matt. 5:17-

20; 1 Cor. 7:17-20; 2 Tim. 3:16-17)

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K. Salvation and Life in Messiah

Through faith in Yeshua, both Jews and Gentiles receive forgiveness, spiritual renewal,

union with Messiah, the indwelling of the Spirit, and the promise of eternal life and

resurrection. Yeshua is the sole Mediator between G-d and humanity—no one comes to

the Father except through Him. (John 14:6; Rom. 6:22-23; Matt. 28:19-20)

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L. The Coming Kingdom

Yeshua will return to Jerusalem in glory at the end of the age to reign forever on David’s

throne. He will restore Israel, raise the dead, judge the wicked, and bring the final tikkun

olam—a new creation of peace, blessing, and fellowship with G-d. (Isa. 9:5-6; Rom. 8:18-

19; Rev. 21:1-4)

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M. Scripture

The Tanakh and the New Covenant Scriptures are divinely inspired, true, and trustworthy.

They are G-d’s authoritative Word, sufficient for teaching, correction, and guidance in all

matters of faith and practice. (2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:19-21)

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N. Tradition

Jewish tradition is a living link to our biblical past and a resource for shaping Messianic

Jewish life. Likewise, the Christian theological tradition contains valuable insights into

Messiah’s revelation, which Messianic Jews should also draw upon. (1 Thess. 2:15; Jude 3)

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O. UMJC Identity

As part of the UMJC, we affirm Messianic Judaism as a movement of Jewish congregations

centered on Yeshua the Messiah, embracing Jewish covenantal life rooted in Torah,

expressed through tradition, and renewed in the New Covenant. Non-Jews with a

confirmed call also participate fully in this life and destiny. (UMJC Statement). Israel and the Jewish People

Israel is the Jewish people. A person with at least one Jewish parent or grandparent is

Jewish. The Jewish people are bound to God’s covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,

and God will never abandon His promises to them. Both Messianic and non-Messianic

Jews remain part of this people. (Jer. 31:35-36)

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Q. The Wider Body of Messiah

All who confess Yeshua as Messiah are part of G-d’s family—the Body of Messiah. As a

Messianic synagogue, we are part of that Body. We recognize our brothers and sisters

among Gentile believers and churches, even if they do not observe Shabbat, kosher, or

biblical festivals. Gentile believers are grafted into the olive tree of Israel, as Gentiles, and

share in its blessings. (Rom. 9–11; Eph. 2:11-14)

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R. Family and Marriage

The heart of Jewish life is the Jewish home. Marriage between one man and one woman is

G-d’s design, and children are to be raised in love of G-d and neighbor. We affirm

marriage, family, and righteous living as good and holy. (Gen. 2:24; Eph. 5:31-33)

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S. Dissenting Beliefs

We DO NOT  affirm the teachings of One Law, Hebrew Roots, Sacred Name movements,

Ephraimite or Two-House theologies, or Hebrew Israelite claims.