Our Beliefs
Statement of Faith
We share these core values to provide clarity and transparency for all who seek to grow with us as a family of both Jewish and Gentile believers. Whether you are well-versed in Messianic Judaism or just beginning to explore your Hebraic roots, we welcome you to discover the foundations that anchor our congregation in Central Oregon.
I. Authority of Scripture
We believe that the Bible, consisting of the Tanakh (Holy Scriptures) and the later writings commonly known as the B'rit Hadashah (Renewed Covenant), is the only infallible and authoritative word of God. We recognize its divine inspiration and accept its teachings as our final authority in all matters of faith and practice.
II. God
We believe the Shema, "Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one," teaches that God is echad: a united One, a composite unity, eternally existent in plural oneness. We believe that He is a personal God who created us, and that He exists forever in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
A. God the Father (Abba)
B. God the Son (HaBen)
We believe the Son, called Yeshua (Jesus), meaning salvation, came to this world born of a virgin. He is the promised Mashiach of Israel. He is our Passover, the Lamb of God.
C. God the Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh)
We believe that the Spirit of God came upon individuals for specific purposes. Yeshua promised the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, who guides us into all truth and empowers us to live godly lives.
III. Man
We believe that man was created in the image of God but fell through disobedience. Man's only hope for redemption is through the atonement made by the Messiah.
IV. Resurrection and Judgment
We believe in the resurrection of both the redeemed and the lost. We believe in the two comings of the Messiah: to make atonement and to return as King.
V. Israel in Prophecy
We believe in God's end-time plan for Israel, including physical and spiritual restoration.
VI. Messianic Judaism
We believe that Jewish people who trust in Yeshua continue to be Jewish. Gentiles are grafted in. We celebrate the Jewish Holy Days fulfilled in Messiah.
(Adapted from Messianic Jewish Alliance of America & International Alliance of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues)
Scriptural Foundation
Scripture References Supporting the MJAA Statement of Faith
I. Authority of Scripture
Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Proverbs 3:1-6; Psalms 119:89, 105; Isaiah 48:12-16; Romans 8:14-17; II Tim. 2:15, 3:16-17
II. God
Deuteronomy 6:4; Genesis 1:1; Genesis 1:26; Genesis 2:24; Genesis 1,2; Romans 8:14-17; Matthew 28:18-20
A. God the Father (Abba)
John 6:27b; I Corinthians 1:3; Galatians 1:1; Revelation 3:5, 21; Jeremiah 3:4, 19; 31:9; Mal. 1:6; Matthew 6:9, 32; Luke 10:21-22; John 1:14; 4:23; 5:17-26; 6:28-46; Romans 8:14-15.
B. God the Son (HaBen)
Psalms 2; Proverbs 30:4-6 (cf. Hebrews 1); Luke 12:35-37; John 1:29-34, 49; 3:14-18; Isaiah 7:14 (cf. Luke 1:30-35); Psalms 110:1 (cf. Hebrews 1:13); Isaiah 9:6-7; Matthew 28:18-20; Phil. 2:5-11; Col. 1:15-19; Revelation 3:21; Revelation 4:8, 5:5-14; Is. 9:6-7; 11:1; Daniel 9 (esp. verses 20-26); Isaiah 53; John 1:17, 40-41, 45, 49; Mark 8:29; Numbers 24:17; Revelation 22:16; I Corinthians 5:7; Revelation 5; John 1:29
C. God the Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh)
Genesis 1:2; II Sam. 23:1-3; John 14:17, 26; John 16:13-15; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 1:13; 4:30; Romans 8:9;
Romans 8:14-17; Acts 2:38
III. Man
Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 2:17; 3:22-24; Psalms 14:1-3; 49:7; 53:13; Isaiah 64:6; Romans 3:9-12, 23; 5:12; Leviticus 17:11; Isaiah 53; Daniel 9:24-26; I Corinthians 15:22; Hebrews 9:11-14, 28; John 1:12, 3:36; Titus 3:5; John 3:3-8; Ephesians 2:8-9
IV. Resurrection and Judgment
Job 14:14; 19:25-27; Daniel 12:2-3; John 3:36; 11:25-26; Revelation 20:5-6, 10-15; 21:7-8; Daniel 9:24-26;
Daniel 9:24-26; Isaiah 53; Romans 3:21-31; Hebrews 9-10; John 3:16-17; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; John 14:1-6;
I Corinthians 15:51-57; Isaiah 59:20-21; Zechariah 14:4; Zechariah 12:8-13:1; Romans 11:25-27; Hebrews 9:28; Jeremiah 31:31-40; Isaiah 11; Isaiah 9:6-7 (cf. Luke 1:30-33); Jeremiah 23:3-8
V. Israel in Prophecy
Ezek. 34:11-31; 36-39; Hosea 3; Amos 9:11-15; Zech. 12-14; Isaiah 11; 43; 54; 60-62; 66; Romans 11:1-34
VI. Messianic Judaism
Romans 2:28-29; Romans 11:17-25; Galatians 3:28-29; Genesis 15:6; Romans 2-6; Ephesians 2:8-9;
Hebrews 11:6, 39; I Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 2:13-14
Grow With Us
We invite you to explore the beauty of Messianic Judaism, participate in our Shabbat services, and grow with a community that honors the biblical roots of our faith. Whether you are Jew or Gentile, you have a place here in House of Covenant.