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INTRODUCTION: It is imperative to understand that Yeshua (Jesus) and the Apostles taught from Torah in order for one to understand the New Testament scriptures..

"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet" is a quote by William Shakespeare from his play Romeo and Juliet. What he means here is that the Messianic believers wish to reinvent themselves, to look for another descriptive label for varied but misguided reasons. A Messianic Synagogue is the coming together of Believer's in Yeshua (Jesus) of Nazareth, which is foretold by the Hebrew prophets.

The most important and true meanings of things taught in the Bible are the things taught by Yeshua. He emphasized the importance of becoming one with the Father in a relationship with Him through obedience to His commandments.

When the Spirit of God is present in someone, it shows up in our character. In other words, the Holy Spirit changes the way we live our life so that it benefits the people around us. Yeshua calls it the 'Fruit of the Spirit', and just like the fruit grown by a tree, it can nourish and sustain people all around it.

Evangelist, pastor and teacher have become the acceptable roles in the Ecclesia, but on whose authority was the role of apostle and prophet denied? Was it the same "authority" that determined the church replaced Israel? Was it the church leaders who denied the validity of God’s Holy Days?

The Messianic believer is not to have partiality, he is also shown here the difference between dead and living faith. James urges Messianic Believers to show their faith by doing good deeds.

With the passing of yet another "holiday season", the primary focus, as it has been for the last *1675 years, is on that December day we call Christmas. Many have decorated their homes with lots of glittery gadgets and lights, and centered their attentions on a beautiful tree, covering a generous pile of gifts.

* The first Christmas didn't happen until 354CE