Messianic Teachings From Nachamu Ami Messianic Synagogue

Repentance is where it begins. It’s the foundation of the gospel. It’s the first of six elementary principles the author of Hebrews says we must know and live by: repentance from “dead works.” But what does this mean? The common interpretations of dead works suggest we must change our mind and stop doing things to try to earn salvation. We’ve got to repent from this behavior that surely kills! Is this correct? Would the audience of Hebrews have understood this interpretation? More importantly, what does it mean for us today as we attempt to understand the basics, the “milk” we’re called to know and to teach?