1. We believe the Bible (both Old and New Covenants) to be the divinely
    inspired Word of God; it is our source and final authority.  (II Timothy 3:16; I
    Peter 1:23-25; Hebrews 4:12).
  2. We believe the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob to
    be the only living and true God.  He is an eternal tri-unity of three co-equal
    and divine persons:  God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit.  
  3. He is the Creator of heaven and earth. (Deuteronomy. 6:4; Genesis. 1:1.
  4. We believe Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus the Messiah) is the only begotten
    Son of God who became God incarnate.  He was both fully God and fully
    man, conceived by Ruach Elohim (God's Holy Spirit) and born of the Jewish
    virgin Miriam. (I John 4:9; Matthew 1:20-23; Luke 1:27-32).
  5. We believe Yeshua, by virtue of His miraculous birth and sinless life,
    voluntarily gave Himself as the perfect atoning sacrifice for the sins of Israel
    and all mankind and by His vicarious death made it possible for all to be
    reconciled to God. (Romans 5:8; Galatians 1:4; Hebrews 9:26).
  6. We believe after His death on the tree, the Lord Yeshua on the third day
    rose from the dead and ascended into heaven, where He is seated at the
    right hand of the Father, as our Intercessor and Advocate, the only
    mediator between God and man. (II Corinthians 5:15; Matthew 28; Mark 16;
    Luke 24).
  7. We believe Messiah Yeshua will return to earth to set up His 1000 year
    reign as King and all those who has believed in Him by faith will be gathered
    unto Him.. Rev. 20:4-6).
  8. We believe all people, Jew and Gentile are sinners and need salvation,
    which is only by faith in Yeshua as our Messiah, and this is only by God's
    grace.  His blood atoned for our sin, and His death and resurrection give us
    hope of conquering the grave and raising to eternal life in Him.                    
    (Romans 3:23-25; Romans 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-9; I Peter 1:1819).
  9. We believe that those born again in Yeshua are filled with the Holy Spirit,
    according to John 3:5-7 and Romans 8:14-16.  This is not a prerequisite for
    salvation but is part of our born again experience.  And, as a result of our
    being born again by Ruach Hakodesh (The Holy Spirit), each of us is given
    gifts of the Spirit to accomplish the different ministries as God chooses and
    directs.  1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
  10. We believe disunity, Proverbs 6:16-19, with others in the congregation is
    detrimental and shall be disciplined according to Matthew 18:15-18.
  11. We believe in tithing and love offerings to support the work of God. One-
    tenth is the measure of one’s tithe. (Leviticus chapter 27; Malachi 3:10;
    Luke 6:38).
  12. We believe in a literal heaven and hell. (II Peter 3:13; Revelation. 21:1-2;
    Psalm 9:17; Matthew 10:28).
  13. We believe in the following observances:
  • Mikveh (Baptism) Romans 6:3-4; Matthew 28:19
  • Communion Luke 22:19; I Corinthians 11:26
  • Dedication of Children I Samuel 1:26-28; Mark 10:15-16
  • Marriage only between one man and one woman Genesis 2:21-25
    Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:31
  • Anointing with Oil Exodus 30:25; James 5:14
  • Laying on of Hands Acts 6:6; Hebrews 6:1-2

    The Lord bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face  shine
    upon you and be gracious to you.  The LORD lift up His countenance
    upon you and give you peace.  And may you join us soon at
    Congregation Beth Yeshua giving God all the glory He so richly
    deserves!  Shalom!
What We Believe
A Messianic Community in Thomaston, GA