Jax Messianic Fellowship is a community of believers in Yeshua (Jesus) of Nazareth who aspire 1) to pursue discipleship to Him from a Messianic Jewish perspective, and 2) to serve as a local advocate for both Messianic Judaism and Christianity that rejects replacement theology.
What is Messianic Judaism? Click Here.
What is Replacement Theology (Supersessionism)? Click Here.
Our beliefs are in alignment with First Fruits of Zion's statement of faith and the UMJC statement of faith.
...to foster a community of disciples for the Master Yeshua who commit to love each other and all people and to represent Him with excellence by living in a manner consistent with His deeds and teachings.
...to proclaim the message of the coming Kingdom and the truth of our Master’s life, death, resurrection, and eventual return to establish that Kingdom and rule all nations from Jerusalem.
...to build lasting relationships with our brothers in the broader Christian community, the Messianic Jewish movement, as well as the broader Jewish community, and to ground those relationships in baseless love and respect, shared values, and acts of service.
...to serve as a local resource for Messianic Judaism and post-supersessionist Christianity by providing free educational materials, in-person classes that are open to all, and weekly opportunities for ongoing discipleship.
The term Messianic has, over time, taken on many meanings for both Jewish and Christian groups. The Messianic in Jax Messianic Fellowship refers to our community's relationship with the modern Messianic Jewish movement.
With that said, it's important to clarify where we stand on certain issues that have unfortunately and all too often caused confusion within the movement. The below teachings are not supported by Jax Messianic Fellowship (JMF).
One Law theology is the mistaken belief that Gentile Christians are obligated to all the laws of Torah in the same way and to the same extent as the Jewish people. JMF upholds the ongoing distinction between Jewish and Gentile disciples of Yeshua regarding their obligations to the Torah.
Two House Theology proposes that Gentile Christians are, in one way or another, descendants of the ten "lost" tribes of Israel. JMF teaches that Gentiles who become followers of Yeshua remain Gentiles while simultaneously becoming co-heirs with the faithful of Israel, receiving an equal share in the eternal life of the coming kingdom of God.
The Sacred Name movement refers to an insistence on referring to the God of Israel by explicitly pronouncing His personal name, also called the tetragrammaton. JMF abides by the ancient custom, a custom honored for millennia by both Jews and Christians, of respectfully avoiding the pronunciation of God's personal name.
Some groups involved with the Hebrew Roots movement advocate for departing from the traditional Jewish reckoning of the biblical calendar. JMF honors Jewish holy days in concert with both Judaism and the modern Messianic Jewish movement.
At 9:30a on Saturdays, we meet for a service of psalms, corporate prayers, and the public reading of Scripture. This early service is open to everyone.
At 10:30a on Saturdays, we participate in our weekly Torah Club discussion. Visitors are welcome to listen in and experience Torah Club and are encouraged to consider signing up!
At around noon on Saturdays, we enjoy a potluck-style fellowship. Please bring a dish to share with everyone. Vegetarian / vegan options are preferable to avoid dietary concerns.
We facilitate First Fruits of Zion's 10-week HaYesod courses periodically. The courses are open to all and are only $20 for the cost of a workbook.
Any questions? Call or email us. We'd love to hear from you!