Flip Flop Fellowship’s Statement of Faith
- I believe the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, is the One and Only True God, and God desires a respectful, personal relationship with everyone.
- I believe God has a salvation plan for Jews and non-Jews that does not include human sacrifice.
- I believe Jews are chosen for a reason and that reason is to be a light to the nations as we abide by and teach Torah to the best of our understanding (Isaiah 42:6, 21; 49:6; 51:4; 60:1-3, 19-20).
- I believe non-Jews are to abide by God’s basic moral laws, but not limited to the traditional Noahide laws. To explore this topic more as it applies to non-Jews, read “Are the 7 Noahide Laws the Only Commands Gentiles Should Obey?”
- I believe, out of a love for God, Jews should obey Torah as it applies to specific individual roles and circumstances. Many commands in Torah cannot be fulfilled because there currently is no Temple in Jerusalem, no high priest, etc. Other commands, if not most, are specific to Jews dwelling in the land of Israel. Some instructions in Torah apply to Jews worldwide, such as (i) food for human consumption defined in Genesis 1:29, Leviticus 11, and Deuteronomy 14; (ii) the seventh-day Sabbath as a day to rest, reflect on Torah, and build relationships; and (iii) Passover (and other Jewish holidays).
- I believe in a final messiah, as a real-world government leader, who will fulfill lasting peace, and encourage everyone to learn Torah. Some Christians refer to this Jewish concept as a messianic era and some Jews refer to it as the World To Come (Olam Ha-Ba). I don’t claim to know when that will exactly manifest, or what it will precisely look like when it does. Nevertheless, because of the Scriptures, we can discern the general qualifications of the final messiah and will surely notice world peace!
- I believe both Jews and non-Jews will be required to celebrate Sukkot, also known as Feast of Tabernacles or Feast of Booths in the messianic era – World to Come (see Zechariah 14:16+). Therefore, I encourage non-Jews to celebrate the joyous holiday of Sukkot in the present day, alongside Jews. In fact, my peculiar spiritual sea-change started with the revelation of Sukkot.
- I believe we should love God and love others while striving to make the world a better place. I desire to bring heaven to earth by walking in the light of Torah to the best of my current and evolving understanding.
Moreover, I also believe no one, whether Jew or non-Jew, should be shamed if they disagree with my conclusions. I want to be the light, but I also am not interested in burning bridges. Love God, love others. Make the world a better place. Oseh Shalom.
