Watcher Refugee Camp

One of my favorite websites that does not teach the false non-gospel that many Messianic groups adhere to:

www.messianic-literary.com

Oh, and by the way, Marshall Beeber is a true Jew, not a fake pretend one

We were all fakes until God got a hold of us and made us His own and true-blue.

Dismantling Legalism In the Messianic Jewish Movement Today

by Marshall Beeber

The greatest threat to the Messianic Jewish (Hebrew Christian) Movement in the 21st Century is the de-spiritualization of it's ranks by legalism in the form of mandatory Torah observance. I believe the reason why the "gospel of grace" was overtaken by "Torah observant legalism", is due to a spirit of unbiblical compromise and conformation to a false spirit of religiosity among Messianic Jewish leaders. To make the situation worse, grace oriented Messianic Jewish (Hebrew Christian) leaders have themselves been polarized by various secondary issues. To reverse the stemming tide of legalism before the entire movement is lost, we must put aside our differences and work together for the common goal of the gospel.

To combat these false spirits, believers who know the true gospel of grace must pray continuously for the Spirit to shake off the complacency that has permitted this error to perpetuate itself. Believers opposing legalism must not only be doctrinally correct, but they must also be empowered by the Spirit to convince those in error to change. Let me take some time to explain why legalism in the form of strict Torah Observance has successfully overtaken the correct doctrine of Grace and how Grace oriented Messianic Judaism can regain the hearts and minds of believers.

Read rest of article:

http://www.messianic-literary.com/dismantle.htm

Excellent last paragraph to the above article gives this as a summation:

Legalists must realize too that they cannot continue to teach doctrine opposing basic New Covenant truths without suffering the paralyzing spiritual consequences. The constant hope for "revival" in the MJM cannot be met until the Spirit is given the freedom to touch individuals. The perceived strength in legalism is it's insistence upon conformity within the movement. This of-course, has always been the true weakness of the Law. It cannot succeed in emancipating souls by liturgical means. Only by the Spirit and the freedom of Grace are sinners truly freed from the bondage of sin and death.

O wow a website! This clearly proves we should disobey the Messiah and teach the exact opposite of what he taught! What would we do without the interwebs to tell us to not obey the Messiah!

Matthew Chapter 5-7 is not going away Shamar, stop being a legalist and trying to get people to obey your man made religion rather then the Messiah!

DOH

And FYI I am not a "Messianic" I am a worshiper of YaHuWaH the king of the Universe and a follower of Yahushuah of Nazareth, your attempts to lump me into some religious group fail once again. Now I have some beliefs in common with some of them, just as I have some believes in common with bits and pieces (very small pieces) of American western gentile christianity.

Hey Shamar, since we are playing the "Lump everyone into a religious group game", let me play this game too and do the same for you!

Every Satanic church on the planet teaches "Satan came to free us from the mean God of the Old Testament and you are now under the grace of Satan, and the new law is Do what thou wilt you are at liberty!" You have something in common with them, and in fact, you teach the exact same thing they do! You teach the Forever commands of the Old Testament are abolished, so therefor you must be a Satanist. After all Satanist teach the forever commands of the Creator are bondage and that the law is abolished and you are under grace, and you teach the exact same thing!

Would you like me to post some websites to get you out of your Satanism?

(See how the religious grouping game works)

And No I do not think Shamar is a Satanist, though I think her teachings have much in common with them, I think she is just a ignorant (Not dumb, lacking knowledge) christian who refuses to obey the Messiah and would rather play the verse picking games of religion!

Please post a list of the laws one is to obey. Please and Thank you.

http://www.messianic-literary.com/anti-nomianism.htm

In Response To An Accusation of Anti-Nomianism

by Marshall Beeber

A prominent Messianic Jewish leader responded to my suggestion of the establishment of an "Association of Grace Oriented Messianic Believers" by accusing me of "anti-nomianism". Anti-nomianism literally means "against the law". Christian anti-nomainism was first documented in the second century by the heresy of Montanism, (named after the second century heretic Montanus). It is an ancient deviation which stresses so-called "extrabiblical revelation," reveling in the "spiritual" and denying the concrete ethical requirements of the Creator God of Scripture. Montanism is a natural consequence of dualistic thinking. In these ranks, spiritual extrabibical revelation leads to anti-nomianism, i.e., the rejection of God's law.

The summation of his argument is quoted below:

"Marshall,
I feel you are following the influence of 2000 years of church
history, which has often, especially at the outset, been at least somewhat
anti-semitic. I know you will agree. Because of this, there is a
presupposition that "if it was Jewish, it was probably to be shunned." This
happened often. Membership in early churches required a denunciation of
anything Jewish. Arnold Fruchtenbaum, who is a personal friend of mine, and I
disagree; he takes a dispensational view of scripture. I take it you do
too. And JFJ is not where I'd go for theological discussions.
Getting back to your question, why don't you show me where the
"Newer" Covenant says it's not obligatory to keep Torah. If the Jewish
people "signed" a covenant at Sinai, "All that the Lord has spoken we will
do," can you show me where the "Newer" Covenant tells the Jewish people
that the Torah is all over? Also, can you say that the "Older" covenant
does not teach grace? What's Yom Kippur all about if not GRACE.
I feel you have succumbed to the typical Christian antinomianism."

My response to the accusation of "anti-nomianism" is clearly stated below:

I believe that Torah has it's place in Messianic Judaism, but the practice of Torah must not contradict the freedoms given in the New Covenant. You asked "why don't you show me where the "Newer" Covenant says it's not obligatory to keep Torah." I am assuming you are requesting scripture evidencing that Torah should not be practiced in an obligatory fashion.

My first reference is Colossians 2:16 "Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day."

My second reference is 1 Corinthians 10:23-27 "Everything is permissible"--but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible--but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.

My third reference in the area of food is: Romans 14:14 "As one who is in the Lord Jesus, I am fully convinced that no food is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean"

The scriptures above indicate that Messianic believers are not under the injunction of Torah. Pauline doctrine stresses that all believers should maintain a knowledge of New Covenant freedoms. Many modern Messianic Jews are still struggling with the basic tenants of Pauline doctrine. Their unhistorical and undoctrinal interpretation of Paul and his teachings has led them to an antogonism with the Gospel professed in Protestant Christianity. I therefore submit to you that the Grace that I profess is not heresy but rather correct doctrine. If my teachings were anti-nomian, I would not consider the inclusion of Torah observance in the daily life of Messianic believers acceptable. Messianic Judaism should be permissive in it's acceptance of Torah observance, but must never let believers feel obligated in their worship and daily practice.

In conclusion, my suggestion to establish an "Association for Grace Observant Messianic Believers" is very good idea, given the position taken by many mainstream Messianic Jewish leaders in support of obligatory Torah observance. I am therefore continuing a campaign to raise support for such an association until shown otherwise. I am in no way desirous to lead such an association, since I believe that it should be directed by a board of ordained pastors, Messianic rabbis and missionaries who understand and support Grace Oriented Messianic Judaism.

In Yeshua's love,

Marshall Beeber
Messianic Literary Corner director

Lesson 1: "The Book of Hebrews; A Better Covenant"

http://www.messianic-literary.com/hebrews.htm


by Marshall Beeber

Introduction:

The entire theme of the epistle is built around the word "better", which is used in a series of comparisons to show how God's revelation in Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus) is superior to the revelation that came through the law, especially as the law was applied through the Levitical priesthood. The revelation quality and validity of the law for it's own time is not denied at all; on the other hand, much of the argument of Hebrews is founded in the Tenach. The new revelation has superseded the old, the coming of the new has made the old its subject.

As Messianic Jewish (Hebrew Christian) believers we are drawn in obedience to Yeshua and the New Covenant. We must distinguish between the new path that we are commanded to, and the old one. The Apostle Paul himself understood that unwillingness to obey the new revelation would be fatal to spiritual progress. It is only through the teachings of "God's unmerited love" or "grace" that we are freed from the burden of sin and guilt. It is also only through His grace that we are enabled to love one another (both Jew and Gentile in Messiah). Only with this foundation of grace are we enabled to worship the Lord in our Jewish custom without stumbling in our own self sufficiency.

(Please note: this particular study is not meant to slight non-Jewish believers in the Messiah Yeshua. It's historical context was a message of exhortation to Messianic Jewish brethren within the Body of Messiah. With the inclusion in this study of the books of Romans, Galatians and Ephesians, a beautiful picture of God's plan of redemption for "all mankind" is revealed.)

Outline:

I. The Better Messenger: The Son (Hebrews 1:1-2:18)

2. The Better Apostle (Hebrews 3:1-4:13)

3. The Better Priest (Hebrews 4:14-7:28)

4. The Better Covenant (Hebrews 8:1-9:28)

5. The Better Sacrifice (Hebrews 10:1-31)

6. The Better Way: Faith (Hebrews 10: 32-12:29)

7. The Conclusion: The Practice of Faith (Hebrews 13:1-25)

Content:

The Book of Hebrews was intended to encourage Messianic Jews (Hebrew Christians) living in the Diaspora who were tempted to abandon their faith because of the pressure of persecution and because of their attachment to the older revelation of the law. The writer, who is thought to be either Paul or Barnabas, showed them that the same God who delivered the law to Moses by the hand of angels has since spoken historically in His Son, who was made temporarily lower than the angels in order that He might enter perfectly into the sphere of human life as a participant in it (2:9, 10, 14-18). Because He is both divine and human.

He is qualified to serve as the high priest, in which capacity He is superior to the Aaronic priesthood. Death cannot terminate His tenure (7:24), and His sphere of service is in the heavenly sanctuary, the very presence of God (9:11-12). Furthermore, the sacrifice that He offers does not need to be repeated. He Himself is the offering as well as the priest, completely acceptable to God. The eternal salvation which He has thus purchased is attainable by faith, the same kind that was exercised by the men of the Old Covenant, who were the spiritual leaders of their generation. This faith applied under the conditions in which the believers were living, would bring them assurance, endurance, and the ultimate entrance into the unshaken kingdom.

Progressive warning may be found in the list of perils besetting the believers. The list of perils is:

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neglect, or drifting away from the true faith (2:1-4)
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the peril of unbelief (3:7-19)
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the peril of disobedience (4:11-13)
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the peril of immaturity (5:11-6:12)
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the peril of rejection of faith(10:19-31)
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the peril of refusal of obedience(12:25-29)

Parallels with the warning which appear periodically in the text are exhortations to add a positive quality to the argument:

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Let us fear (4:1)
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Let us therefore give diligence to enter (4:11)
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Let us hold fast our confession (4:14)
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Let us draw near...to the throne of grace (4:16)
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Let us press on to perfection (6:1)
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Let us hold fast the confession of our faith (10:22)
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Let us consider one another (10:24)
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Let us lay aside every weight (12:1)
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Let us run the race (12:1)
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Let us have grace (12:28)
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Let us therefore go forth unto him (13:13)
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Let us offer up sacrifice of praise (13:15)

Evaluation:

The greatest single value of the book of Hebrews is it's teaching on the present ministry and priesthood of Messiah Yeshua. There are many references in the New Covenant scriptures, but none explains what He is now doing, except the books of Hebrews and Romans.

Doctrinally the book of Hebrews accords with the Pauline epistles. Its theme is of salvation by faith in the atoning sacrifice of Yeshua. By its warnings and exhortations it seeks to show what faith is, how it functions and what results it achieves. The book of Hebrews along with Romans and Galations forms a trilogy explaining the heart and essence of the believer's walk of faith.

(This study has been adapted from "New Testament Survey", by Merrill C. Tenney, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois)

The disobedience that is spoken of above is the disobedience of entering into God's true rest:

Heb 4:11 Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
Heb 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Heb 4:13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

Statements Admonishing Gentile Believers Not To Seek Torah Observance

by Marshall Beeber


Below are links to various doctrinal statements admonishing Gentile believers in Messiah (Christ) not to adopt Jewish customs and Torah observances. Many current Messianic and Hebrew Roots teachings have come to the theological position that the Torah is equally binding on Jews and Gentiles alike. The result is a loss of Jewish-Gentile distinction, causing contention within Messianic ranks and anger towards the Messianic Movement by Christians and Jews alike. The articles below directs us to the biblical wisdom that is mostly rejected by the Messianic Movement today. Such counseling should be "taken to heart" by Messianic believers to avoid more confusion.

Find those links here:

http://www.messianic-literary.com/torah_gentiles.htm

Some really good info (truth) there Shamar.

Blessings

O how we love to post the words of men rather then the Messiah's words

17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

The righteousness that I possess exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees....does yours?

Rom 8:4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Rom 8:10 And if Christ [be] in you, the body [is] dead because of sin; but the Spirit [is] life because of righteousness.

2Cr 5:21 For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Gal 2:21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness [come] by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

Phl 3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

Rom 3:21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;

Rom 3:22 Even the righteousness of God [which is] by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

Rom 3:25 Whom God hath set forth [to be] a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

Rom 3:26 To declare, [I say], at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

That is so true Observer. I just thought of something. There is was a HUGE EVENT that took place between the earthly ministry of Jesus and the further revelation to the apostles, and especially to Paul (our apostle as Gentiles)
......Anyone?

THAT makes all the difference.

The giving of Jesus's gift of the indwelling Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

Blessings Ma

Wonderful! I was actually thinking about the fulfillment of the covenant of the Law of Moses by the shed blood of Jesus on the cross and the establishment of the NEW covenant of Grace through faith, but the indwelling Holy Spirit is also a HUGE EVENT that made all the difference. The indwelling Holy Spirit, awesome.

Blessings to you.

Amen, Observer, such good news! (gospel)

I see the ladies are once again quoting a few numbered soundbytes taken out of a letter to "correct" the teachings of the Messiah, while never quoting all the times Paul upholds and teaches the Torah, thus proving you are insincere (Quoting out of Romans 3 is just classic too, I love how you quote Romans 3 but never quote 3:31, see this is the religious game good readers, they quote verses hoping you are too stupid to read the rest)

You once again prove that you only quote the Bible when it applies to your religious beliefs. You once again prove that you worship Paul, and not the Creator, and that you could care less about the teachings of the Messiah.

Just admit you are in fact Anti-Messiah, and that you reject his teachings in favor or what you think Paul says. Admit that you do not actually follow the Messiah and live your life like he does, and walk as he walked.

I mean after all the priest of Mithra the sun god born on December 25th taught that if you prayed a prayer you punched your ticket to heaven so it must be true!

Mat 12:1 At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were hungry, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.
Mat 12:2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day.
Mat 12:3 But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was hungry, and they that were with him;
Mat 12:4 How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests
Mat 12:5 Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless
Mat 12:6 But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple.
Mat 12:7 But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
Mat 12:8 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.

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God is over the rules, He made them to teach us as a schoolmaster, and until one learns the truth about what the law is, and what fulfillment actually means, and that fulfillment is not the same thing as abolishing, and that when Jesus said "It is finished" He was fulfilling the demands of the letter of the law....until one receives the Holy Spirit to understand what that means, one will continue to distort, to make incorrect claims, to elevate oneself over others, and to accuse falsely.