Contact phone number: (772) 410-3096
We believe that the Bible in its original text, from Genesis to Revelation, is the inspired, infallible, Word of God. It is the final authority in determining how God desires His people to live and worship (see: 2 Timothy 3:16-17).
We believe in the Creator of heaven and earth, who is eternally existent in the plural unity revealed in the Shema: "Hear O Israel, the LORD (YHWH) our God (Elohim), is one (echad) LORD (YHVH)." The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are united in God (Elohim). (see: Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 11:1-2, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:18-21, John 17:21-24).
We believe that Yeshua (Jesus) of Nazareth is the Messiah, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh), as foretold by the Prophets, was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died as the atoning sacrifice for our sins, was resurrected from the dead, and ascended to the right hand of the Father. His sacrifice allows His followers to enter into the presence of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, with our praises, prayers, and petitions. Yeshua will return physically as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords to rule and reign over all the earth (see: Micah 5:2, 1 Timothy 3:16, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:34, 1 John 4:10, 1 Corinthians 15:4, Mark 16:19, Zechariah 14, Acts 1:1-9, Revelation 6:5, Revelation 19:11-16).
We believe the Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh) is given to followers of Yeshua to lead, guide, teach, comfort and empower them to live a righteous life. This empowering of the Spirit (Ruach) is the same today, as it was in the day of Shavuot (Pentecost), as recorded in the Book of Acts. The infilling and gifts of the Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh) are still available and operative in the lives of His redeemed. The Spirit (Ruach) writes God's law (Torah) on the hearts of His people to bring them to a place of loving obedience to the commandments of God (see: John 14:26, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Corinthians 14:26, 1 Corinthians 12:4-14, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:14-19, John 15:26-27, Ezekiel 36:26-28).
We believe the Torah is the instruction of a loving and gracious Father to His children. It is the perfect law that gives liberty. The Torah was not given for salvation, instead, it is the loving instruction of how a redeemed people should live. The Torah was given through Moses to the covenant community of Israel. This Torah is the same for the native born of Israel, as it is for those who sojourn among them. Honoring Torah is an act of love toward God and our fellow man. Yeshua kept His Father's commandments and lived in His love. We are to walk as He walked. We are to obey God's instructions and to hold to the testimony of Yeshua (see: Joshua 22:5, Exodus 12:49, Jeremiah 31:31-33, Hebrews 8:8-10, James 1:25, 1 John 2:3-6, 1 John 3:24, 1 John 5:3).
We believe all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. All people, both the Jew and the non-Jew, need the Salvation (Yeshua) provided by the grace of YHVH. We believe that salvation is by faith alone. One may not earn salvation by personal efforts. The new birth is a work of the Ruach, as evidenced in a heart that is circumcised to love the Holy One of Israel (Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:8-10, Deuteronomy 30:6, Romans 2:29).
We believe that when a Jew or non-Jew puts his trust in Yeshua as Messiah, they are grafted (or re-grafted) into the olive tree of Israel, by faith. Faith in Israel's Messiah Yeshua makes one a member in the commonwealth of Israel. Our Father, Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness. If we are in Messiah, we are Abraham's seed and heirs according to the Promise (see: Romans 11:17-27, John 8:33-39, Ephesians 2:11-19, Galatians 3:29).
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the unsaved, the saved to everlasting life and the unsaved unto eternal separation from God. Without Yeshua's atonment, sinful man is lost and unable to enter the Millineal Kingdom, and later the New Jerusalem ("Heaven"). (see: John 5:28-29, Revelation 20:5-6, John 3:3-7, 1 Corinthians 12:4-13).
We believe the family unit is the basis of Biblical nurture. The Torah commandments are to be taught diligently to our children as we walk by the way and as we lie down. (see: Genesis 2:24 2 Corinthians 11:2, Ephesians 5:31-33, Ephesians 6:4, Deuteronomy. 6:7, Malachi 4:4-6).
We believe that the weekly Sabbath and annual Feasts of the LORD (YHWH) are "statutes forever" and should be celebrated by the body of faith represented by the Followers of Yeshua. The feasts are appointments for the Bride to meet with her Husband to learn more of Him and His Kingdom to come. We long for the day when His Kingdom is restored to the Land and People of Israel and His will is done on earth as it is in heaven (see: Leviticus 23, Zechariah 14:16-19, Matthew 6:10, Acts 1:6, Revelation 22:17).
We believe we are to be One (Echad) in Messiah. This oneness is fueled by actions of love. We are to live in the Father's love and abide in Messiah Yeshua. This will demonstrate to a lost and dying world that we are One (Echad). We must live in His love to live out the testimony of Yeshua. If we keep His commandments we shall abide in His love; even as He has kept His Father's commandments and abides in His love (see: John 13:34-35, John 15: 10-17, John 17:11, Philippians 2:2, Galatians 5:14, Revelation 12:17).
In our services, we combine traditional Jewish liturgy with a mix of Scripturally-based, contemporary music that helps lead people into an enhanced worship experience. You will see physical forms of worship such as clapping (Psalm 47:1) and lifting our hands in surrender to Adonai (Psalm 63:5) which are all a part of good old fashioned Jewish celebrative praise (Psalm 150).
You will notice that a small portion of our service is done in Hebrew. This is the original language of the Bible. If you are a newcomer to this, don't be alarmed! You don't have to be a Hebrew scholar to worship with us. However, if you listen carefully, you will find that almost everything in Hebrew is immediately repeated in English, or provided in a translated form and projected on the screen. Our service leaders (are supposed to) explain most everything that we do so that our visitors can understand and comfortably take part in the many traditions that are part of our services. If you have a question, raise your hand and ask!