Messianic Glossary
Messianic Vocabulary by
Anon
Description Messianic terminology is used to express the biblical faith in the Messiah because such terminology was how the New Covenant faith was expressed in its earliest stages.
Messianic believers like talking about their faith in the Messiah in a manner consistent with Jewish heritage and culture. Belief in the Messiah is consistent with being Jewish.
He is the fulfillment of God’s promises to Israel. Using Messianic terminology imparts faith in Messiah to children, friends and family in a manner consistent with Jewish heritage.
Messianic terms communicate biblical truth without the negative baggage of historical anti-Semitism.