Whole Bible Believer, Torah Observant NATSARIM

The Torah of YAHUAH is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of YAHUAH is sure, making wise the simple;  the precepts of YAHUAH are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of YAHUAH is pure, enlightening the eyes;  the fear of YAHUAH is clean, enduring forever; the rules of YAHUAH are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. Psa 19:7-11 

For this is the love of Elohim, that we keep his TORAH. And his TORAH is not burdensome. 1Jo 5:3

knowledge=TORAH

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the TORAH of your God, I also will forget your children. Hos 4:6 

The fear of YAH is the beginning of TORAH; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and forsake not your mother's TORAH, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.  Pro 1:7-9 

TORAH=knowledge

Question: What is a Torah Observant Believer?

Answer:

I think the easiest way to explain what a Torah Observant Believer is to define each of the words in the name.  Let’s start with the word Believer.

What is a Believer?

A Believer is someone who follows and believes in Yahusha as the Messiah. Yahusha, often called Jesus in mainstream Christianity, was a man who lived, died, and rose from the dead over 2,000 years ago. His birth, life, death, and resurrection are documented in the Bible. The first four books of the New Testament—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—tell the story of Yahusha’s life from the perspectives of four different men. Believers hold that this man, Yahusha, was the promised Messiah of YAHUAH, the God of Israel.

A believer accepts that Yahusha is the promised Messiah (Savior), who lived a sinless life, died, and rose again to conquer sin and death. Sin is anything we think, say, or do that breaks YAHUAH's law and separates us from Him. Believers understand that through Yahusha's sacrificial death, our sins were paid for. They acknowledge that all people are sinners and can only be saved from the penalty of death and eternal separation from YAHUAH through Yahusha’s sacrificial blood. 

A believer acknowledges their sinfulness, accepts YAHUAH's gracious gift of forgiveness, and commits to living a life that glorifies Yahusha. True believers turn away from a life of sin and strive to live in obedience to YAHUAH.

The Torah refers to the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.  The word Torah means law, instruction, teaching, Word, writings, and/or commands.  The first five books of the Bible contain all the instructions that YAHUAH gave to His people, the Israelites. These instructions were given to bless, benefit, and guide them in the Way of YAHUAH.

The word "observant" can have various meanings, but in this context, it is best defined as recognizing something as beneficial and blessed, set apart by YAHUAH, and therefore, maintaining that sanctity in one's life and home.

A Torah Observant believer is a follower of Yahusha Messiah who believes that the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, contains blessings, beneficial, and sacred instructions for life. Therefore, they strive to apply these instructions to their lives and homes as best they can in today's culture.

There are a few key differences between most evangelical Christians and Torah Observant believers. Most Torah Observant believers keep Saturday, the Sabbath day, set apart and often worship on this day instead of Sunday, while refraining from work and avoiding causing others to work. They also celebrate the Biblical feasts as their holidays, as outlined in Leviticus 23. Torah Observant Natsarim avoid eating pork, shellfish, and other unclean animals listed in Leviticus 11. Additionally, many Torah Observant believers wear tzit tzit on their clothes as a reminder to walk in the Ways of YAHUAH, as commanded in Numbers 15.

A Torah Observant believer is someone who acknowledges their sinfulness and knows they are saved by the gracious love of the Savior (Messiah) Yahusha (Jesus) through His sacrificial death. They understand they do not deserve this forgiveness. They love YAHUAH their Elohim with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, and they choose to walk out their faith in reverence and humility every day until their Lord and Savior returns.