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Are Messianic Judaism and Hebrew Roots the same thing? What about Torah-observant Christians, Torah-keeping believers, or the broader “Hebraic Roots” movement?

In this video, we carefully compare Messianic Judaism and Hebrew Roots, while also addressing the other labels people often hear. Where do these movements overlap? Where do they differ—especially regarding the Torah, the New Covenant, and the person and work of Jesus?

If you’ve been confused by the terminology or unsure how to think biblically about these growing movements, this episode will help you sort it out with clarity and grace.

Links Mentioned in the Episode
Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations
Messianic Jewish Alliance of America
IAMCS (International Alliance of Messianic Congregations & Synagogues)
Jews for Jesus
Chosen People Ministries
One for Israel

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00:00 Intro
06:00 Messianic Judaism
09:35 Hebrew Roots
12:41 On the Essentials
25:13 Wrap it up, Solberg

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First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ) is often described as a ministry that helps Christians reconnect with the Jewish roots of their faith—but are their teachings biblically sound? In this new video, we carefully examine their theology, focusing on the underlying hermeneutical framework and their elevation of Torah over Christ, and test it against Scripture. By engaging directly with their published materials and testing their claims against Scripture, we explain why their approach ultimately distorts the gospel and why Christian churches should exercise serious caution when considering their resources.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
07:49 Examining First Principles
22:19 Interpreting the Gospels and the Epistles
38:16 Abolishing God?
46:08 Written on Our Hearts
59:44 Torah Made Flesh
01:16:05 Wrap it up, Solberg

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What begins as a sincere desire to understand the Jewish roots of the Christian faith can, in some cases, drift into something far more complicated. In this video, we explore the progression many believers experience as curiosity about the Torah slowly shifts from healthy study to imposed obligation.

By tracing common stages within Torahism (aka Hebrew Roots Movement, Torah-keeping, Torah-observant Christianity) we examine why this trajectory can lead to confusion, division, and a displacement of the gospel.

The video also offers practical guidance for thoughtfully and graciously engaging friends or family members who have embraced Torah observance, with an emphasis on patience, discernment, and keeping Christ at the center.

Read the article: From Curiosity to Captivity: The Journey into Torah-Observant Christianity

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00:00 Intro
3:34 The 5 Stage of Torahism
12:07 Addressing Torah Keepers