And that the goal is to use it as a stepping stone and eventually funnel adherents into an Evangelical congregation once they get Christian-ized enough? I read a quote from the founder of the Messianic movement where he basically admitted that was the intention (he used to be a Baptist preacher)...
Sure seems that it is to me, but curious on other's views.
djmantix:
Paul certainly was. His teachings violated both Judaism and Jesus... bit of a double-whammy there.
Alice:
Multiple reasons. Most organized Messianic Groups are known to be fronts for fundamentalist protestant mission...
Sure seems that it is to me, but curious on other's views.
djmantix:
Paul certainly was. His teachings violated both Judaism and Jesus... bit of a double-whammy there.
Alice:
Multiple reasons. Most organized Messianic Groups are known to be fronts for fundamentalist protestant mission...