Statement of Beliefs

Why do I believe the way I do?

I am attaching an edited Facebook post from “Humble Disciple” that explains exactly how I feel.

I was reared in the Southern Baptist Denomination. Sunday church, potlucks, Christmas, Easter, the whole thing. I believed exactly what most Christians today believe: that Torah was just for the Jews, that Paul said the Law is done away with in Romans, Galatians, Colossians, and all the rest. I used to quote, "We’re not under the Law but under grace,” thinking that settled it.

I believed I could worship God any day, and I still do, except that now I know Shabbat (Sabbath) is a set apart day. I thought those who kept Torah were Pharisees and Judaizers, putting themselves back under bondage. 

The difference is this: when I was first challenged with these ideas, I reacted just like the critics. I rolled my eyes. I threw out the same old “Paul said” objections. But here’s the thing: while many are content to argue, I wasn’t content to stay confused. I wanted the truth. I stopped debating and started digging.

I began really studying the scriptures. I listened to Messianic teachers. I prayed more than I ever had before, and Yehovah answered. He opened my eyes to truth. And once He did, I couldn’t go back. I realized that the Torah was not bondage, it was life. It was truth. It was the foundation Yeshua and the apostles walked in. And everything began to make sense.

So now I say this to anyone who reads this and wants to debate: I have been where you are. But the truth did not come through arguments. It came through hunger, humility, and seeking Yehovah with all my heart. Don’t come to argue. Go back to the Word. Not your pastor’s word. His Word. Don’t study to win a debate, study to know your Creator.

If you are right, the truth will confirm it. But if you’re wrong, are you willing to find out?

I’m not here to win arguments. I’m here to challenge you to open your Bible and actually read it.