The RAMBAM'S 13 Principles Of Faith
for Messianic Jews
1. I believe with
perfect faith that G-D is the Creator and Ruler of all things. He alone has
made, does make, and will make all things.
2. I believe with
perfect faith that G-D is One. There is no unity that is in any way like His. He
alone is our G-D. He was, He is, and He will be. (We as Messianic Jews believe
that Messiah is the Word & Shekinah of G-D and thus is His visible presence. In
no way do we believe there is more than one G-d.)
3. I believe with
perfect faith that G-D does not have a body. Physical concepts do not apply to
Him. There is nothing whatsoever that resembles Him at all.
4. I believe with
perfect faith that G-D is first and last.
5. I believe with
perfect faith that it is only proper to pray to G-D. One may not pray to anyone
or anything else.
6. I believe with
perfect faith that all the words of the prophets are true.
7. I believe with
perfect faith that the prophecy of Moses is absolutely true. He was the chief of
all prophets, both before and after Him.
8. I believe with
perfect faith that the entire Torah that we now have is that which was given to
Moses.
9. I believe with
perfect faith that this Torah will not be changed, and that there will never be
another given by G-D.
10. I believe with
perfect faith that G-D knows all of man's deeds and thoughts. It is thus written
(Psalm 33:15), "He has molded every heart together, He understands what each one
does."
11. I believe with
perfect faith that G-D rewards those who keep His commandments, and punishes
those who transgress Him.
12. I believe with
perfect faith in the coming of the Messiah. How long it takes, I will await His
coming every day. (We as Messianic Jews believe in the return of the Messiah
and await His coming everyday)
13. I believe with
perfect faith that the dead will be brought back to life when G-D wills it to
happen.
