International Nazarene Beit Din

WNAE Statement of Faith PREFACE This "Statement of Faith" is meant only as a basic statement of faith and is not intended to be a "creed" or canon.  It is not to be viewed as having the authority of Scripture. This statement is given primarily for these reasons: To clarify some issues about which we have been misrepresented. To answer the many requests we have received for such a statement. To set at ease those who have concerns that we stand for certain apostate theologies. To create an understanding of common ground to which our affiliates hold. Above all our beliefs must be: Big enough to include all the facts. Open enough to be tested. And flexible enough to change. I. YHWH We believe that YHWH is Echad (one). We believe that YHWH reveals Himself in the K'numeh or Gaunin of Avi/Abba (Father/Daddy), the Memra (Word), and the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit). II. BIBLE We believe that the Bible, which includes both the Tanakh [...

Milk and Meat Halacha Passed by the International Nazarene Beit Din 10-5-2011 Three times the Torah commands us: "You shall not seethe a kid in its mother's milk." (Exodus 23:19, Exodus 34:26 and Deuteronomy 14:21) Simeon b. Yohai says, "On what account is this matter repeated three times?" "One serves to prohibit eating it, one to derive benefit from it, and the third to cooking it under any circumstances" (Mekhilta LXXX:II:6) Is it permitted to eat meat with milk? Zakan Ingalls says: If we look at the archeology of a place called Ras-Shamra, it appears that seething a kid in its mother's milk was a pagan Canaanite ritual. A Ugaritic text says: "Over the fire seven times the sacrificers cook a kid in milk..." Driver, G.R., Canaanite Myths and Legends. Edinburgh: T.& T. Clark, 1956. p.121. Rabbi Trimm says: Simeon b. Yohai was active after the destruction of the Temple and after Nazarenes and Rabbinic Judaism sepa...

Hunted meat, may it be eaten? The Torah says: And whatever man... hunts and catches any beast or fowl that may be eaten; he shall even pour out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust... (Lev. 17:13) The International Nazarene Beit Din Says: Meat obtained by hunting may be eaten (Lev. 17:13) provided the following conditions are met: The animal is a clean animal (Lev. 11) The animals blood is poured out (Lev. 17:13) The blood is covered with dust (Lev. 17:13) The animal is examined to determine if it is TEREFAH (torn) (Ex 22, Lev 7:24, 17:15 and 22:8) (the wound inflicted in the hunt is not counted in this examination). The internal organs and fat are removed.

A:1  Halacha Tzitziyot Corroboration: Direct Command ordained by YHVH as a way to cause people to remember His commands: 37 And YHWH spoke unto Moshe, saying: 38 Speak unto the children of Yisra’el and bid them, that they make them throughout their generations, fringes in the corners of their garments, and that they put with the fringe of each corner, a thread of blue. 39 And it shall be unto you for a fringe, that you may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of YHWH, and do them. And, that you go not about after your own heart and your own eyes, after which you use to go astray-- 40 That you may remember and do all My commandments: and be Set-Apart unto your Elohim. 41 I am YHWH your Elohim, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your Elohim: I am YHWH your Elohim. (Num. 15:37-41) Requirements & Prohibitions 1. There must be four tzitzit. Numbers 15:38 "Tell them to make tassels on the corners of their garments . . ." They must ...

The Sacred Name of YHWH, is it to be used? The Essenes say: Anyone who speaks aloud the M[ost] Holy Name of Elohim, [whether in…] or in cursing or as a blurt in time of trial or for any other reason, or while he is reading a book or praying, is to be expelled, never again to return to the society of the Yahad. (1QS Col. 6 line 27b - Col. 7 line 2a) The Pharisees say: …In the Sanctuary one says the name as it is written, but in the provinces with a Euphemism…. (m.Sotah 7:6; m.Tamid 7:2) Abba Shaul says: "…He who pronounces the divine Name as it is spelled out [has no share in the World to Come" (m.San. 10:1) R. Nahman b. Isaac said: Not like this world is the future world. [In] this world [His name] is written with a yod he and read as alef daleth; but in the future world it shall all be one: it shall be written with yod he and read as yod he. (b.Pes. 50a) Now, Raba thought of lecturing it at the session, [whereupon] a certain old man said to him, It ...

Yeshua’s Conviction Overturned We, the International Nazarene Beit Din find the following errors in the trial of  Yeshua (“Jesus”) of Nazareth: 1. Defendant's trial was held at night. The Mishna clearly states that a capitol trial may not be held at night (m.San. 4:1) 2. Defendant was remanded to Rome for sentencing immediately. The Mishna requires sentencing to be delayed by one day in order for the judges to properly consider the case. (m.San. 5:5) 3. The trial was overseen by Caiphas.   Caiphas was appointed in 18 CE by the Roman procurator who preceded Pilate, Valerius Gratus. The Torah directs that a High Priest serves for life, however, the preceding High Priest was still alive when Caiphas took office. Because Caiphas was improperly installed in the office of High Priest, his rulings were and are invalid. Due to these errors in the original trial, the International Nazarene Beit Din rules that Defendant is entitled posthumously to a new trial. T...

A Ger who is circumcised and not immersed; Rabbi Eliezer said: Behold this is a Ger Thus we find of the fathers, they were circumcised and not immersed. Immersed and not circumcised: Rabbi Joshua said: Behold this is a Ger Thus we find of the mothers, they were immersed and not circumcised. And the Pharisaic sages say: Immersed and not circumcised Circumcised and not immersed He is not a Ger until he is circumcised and immersed. (b.Yev. 46a) The International Nazarene Beit Din says: There are three types of Gerim (Proselytes): The Ger Toshav (Ex. 12:45; Lev. 25:45, 47) The Repentant Ger - These are any from the Goyim who takes upon himself the seven precepts of Noach. The Ger HaShar (Deut. 14:21, 24:14) The Ger at the Gate – These go beyond the seven precepts of Noach as they begin learning more of the Torah and incorporating it into their lives. The Ger Tzadik- These are they who "become Jews" (Esther 8:17) The Ger Toshav is immersed but not circumc...

(Corresponding to Acts 15) A:1  MISHNA: Must the Goyim be circumcised according to the custom of the Torah to be saved? Shim'on said: Men, our brothers, you know that from the first days from my mouth, Eloah chose that the Goyim should hear the Word of the Good News and Trust. And Eloah, who knows what is in hearts, gave testimony concerning them, and gave to them the Ruach HaKodesh as [he did] to us. And he made no distinction between them and us, because he purified their hearts by trust. And now, why do you tempt Eloah so that you place a yoke upon the necks of the talmidim, which neither our fathers, nor we, were able to bear? But by the favor of our Adon Yeshua the Messiah, we believe to have Life, like them. Paul and Bar Nabba, recounted everything that Eloah had done by their hands: signs, and mighty deeds, among the Goyim. Ya'akov said, Men, our brothers: hear me. Shim'on recounted to you how Eloah began to choose, from the Goyim, a people for His...

A:1  Oaths, should they be taken? It has been said "Do not be false in your oath, but complete to YHWH your vow." For the Torah says: "And you shall not swear by My Name falsely, so that you profane the Name of your Elohim: I am YHWH." (Lev. 19:12) And: "When a man vows a vow unto YHWH, or swears an oath to bind his soul with a bond, he shall not break his word: he shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth." (Num. 3 (30:2)). And: "When you shall vow a vow unto YHWH your Elohim, you shall not be slack to pay it. For YHWH your Elohim, will surely require it of you, and it will be sin in you. But if you shall forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in you.  That which is gone out of your lips, you shall observe and do, according as you have vowed freely unto YHWH your Elohim--even that which you have promised with your mouth." (Deut. 22 (23:21)- 24 (23:23)) Yeshua Ben Sira said: " Hear, O ye children, the discipli...

A:1  Oaths, should they be taken? It has been said "Do not be false in your oath, but complete to YHWH your vow." For the Torah says: "And you shall not swear by My Name falsely, so that you profane the Name of your Elohim: I am YHWH." (Lev. 19:12) And: "When a man vows a vow unto YHWH, or swears an oath to bind his soul with a bond, he shall not break his word: he shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth." (Num. 3 (30:2)). And: "When you shall vow a vow unto YHWH your Elohim, you shall not be slack to pay it. For YHWH your Elohim, will surely require it of you, and it will be sin in you. But if you shall forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in you.  That which is gone out of your lips, you shall observe and do, according as you have vowed freely unto YHWH your Elohim--even that which you have promised with your mouth." (Deut. 22 (23:21)- 24 (23:23)) Yeshua Ben Sira said: " Hear, O ye children, the discipli...

The Lost Tribes, will they return? Rabbi Akiva said: The ten tribes are not destined to return, since it is said, "And he cast them into another land, as on this day" (Deut. 29:28). Just as the day passes and does not return, so they have gone their way and will not return," (m.San. 10:3) The minority of Pharisaic Rabbis taught: The ten tribes have no portion in the world to come, as it says, And YHWH rooted them out of their land in anger, and in wrath, and in great indignation (Deut. 29:28): And YHWH rooted them out of their land, refers to this world; and cast them into another land — to the world to come. (b.San. 110b) Rabbi Eliezer says, Just as this day is dark and then grows light, so the ten tribes for whom it is now dark-- thus in the future it is destined to grow light for them. (m.San. 10:3) R. Simeon b. Judah, of the Kefar of Acco, said on R. Simeon's authority: If their deeds are as this day's, they will not return; otherwi...

Keeping and Bearing Arms Yeshua the Messiah said:  “And he who does not have a sword: let him sell his garment and buy for himself a sword.” (Luke 22:36) How are we to understand this? By this we are to understand that the Creator has given the people the unalienable right to keep and bear arms. The first decree of King David upon becoming King of Israel was “teach the sons of Y’hudah the bow. Behold, it is written in the Sefer HaYashar.” (2Sam. 1:18). And what if one should say “the bow” was the name of a song, and archery was not referred to here?  We read in Sefer HaYashar (The Book of Jasher): 8 And Jacob said unto Judah, I know my son that you are a mighty man for your brothers; reign over them, and your sons shall reign over their sons forever. 9 Only teach your sons the bow and all the weapons of war, in order that they may fight the battles of their brother who will rule over his enemies. (Jasher 56:8-9) And Rashi says of this vers...

The year, when is it to be extended? The Qumran Sect says that we do not extend the year, but we use a 364 day solar year, as we read in the Book of Enoch. The International Nazarene Beit Din says:  The Book of Enoch recounts the fall of a group of angels, who fell from heaven and took human form in order to copulate with human women (1Enoch 6; Gen. 6). Enoch gives a prophecy Enoch received BEFORE this fall of angels (1En. 39:1). At that time Enoch says concerning the movements of the Sun and Moon: 5 And I saw the chambers of the sun and moon, whence they proceed and whither they come again, and their glorious return, and how one is superior to the other, and their stately orbit, and how they do not leave their orbit, and they add nothing to their orbit and they take nothing from it, and they keep faith with each other, in accordance with the oath by which they are bound together. 6 And first the sun goes forth and traverses his path according...

(Corresponding to m.Sanhedrin 3:3 ) And these are they who are invalid to serve as witnesses or judges: The Pharisees say: "He who plays dice; he who loans money for interest; those who race pigeons; and those who do business in the produce of the Sabbath Year." Rabbi Simeon said, "In the beginning they called them `Those who gather Seventh Year produce,' When oppressors became many [who collected taxes on this produce] they reverted to calling them, `Those who do business in the produce of the Seventh Year." Rabbi Judah said: "Under what circumstances? When they have only that as their profession. But if they have a profession other than that. They are valid." (m.San. 3:3) The Essenes said, "No one who has knowingly violated a single word of the commandment will be considered a reliable witness against his fellow until he is considered fit to return to full fellowship." (Damascus Document 4Q270 frag. 9 col. 10 lines 2-3) ...

(Corresponding to m.Sanhedrin 3:3 ) And these are they who are invalid to serve as witnesses or judges: The Pharisees say: "He who plays dice; he who loans money for interest; those who race pigeons; and those who do business in the produce of the Sabbath Year." Rabbi Simeon said, "In the beginning they called them `Those who gather Seventh Year produce,' When oppressors became many [who collected taxes on this produce] they reverted to calling them, `Those who do business in the produce of the Seventh Year." Rabbi Judah said: "Under what circumstances? When they have only that as their profession. But if they have a profession other than that. They are valid." (m.San. 3:3) The Essenes said, "No one who has knowingly violated a single word of the commandment will be considered a reliable witness against his fellow until he is considered fit to return to full fellowship." (Damascus Document 4Q270 frag. 9 col. 10 lines 2-3) ...

A:1  Who may bring a matter of sin to the Beit Din? Only the victim, as Messiah said: "If your brother sin against you…" (Mt. 18:15) A:2 When may a victim bring an accusation to the Beit Din? Only after first seeking reconciliation twice, first alone, and then with two or more witnesses. The Essenes said: And as for that which He has said: `You shall not take vengeance nor bear a grudge against the children of your people,'(Lev. 19:18) every man of those who have entered into the covenant, who brings a charge against his neighbor whom he had not rebuked before witnesses, and yet brings it in his fierce wrath or recounts (it) to his elders in order to bring him into contempt, is taking vengeance and bearing a grudge. (Damascus Document Col. 9 lines 2-5) As Messiah said: "go and reprove him between you and him alone: and if he will hear you, you have won your brother. But if he will not hear you, take to yourself one witness or two: that at the mout...

A:1  Abortion: Is it permitted? The Scriptures are the standard for the lives of Nazarene Jews not only in its direct commands, but also in its example and overall plan. It is clear that YHVH has a plan and purpose for each of His creations, and the destroying of innocent life is rebellion against that plan. The fact that the word "abortion" does not appear in the Bible does not mean that YHVH is silent on the subject. He mentions the unborn, including the embryo and the fetus, and shows that He considers the unborn, starting with conception, to be a person with a purpose. It is clear then that the act of "Therapeutic Abortion" is the sinful termination of innocent human life. It therefore qualifies as murder. Since murder is sin, being a party to abortion in any way, shape or form is a sin. Although the question of abortion is often considered "complex," we believe that the answer to the question of whether or not abortion is murder is cl...