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Messianic Bureau International (MBI) was founded in March of 1994 by David and Linda Hargis as an information service to Messianic Judaism and is based out of Newport News, VA, USA. There are 18 chartered congregations in 11 states and Canada ^[1].

1 History
2 Pillars of Faith
3 Mission Statement and Summary of Scripture Faith
4 Governance and Leadership
5 Publications
6 Notes
7 External Links

MBI Coat of Arms

[edit] History

1994 March- MBI founding.
1995 June- Messianic.com created.
1997 November- Opening of MBI Online Yeshiva.
1999 June- MBI Radio goes online.
2000 March- first MBI Messianic Jewish conference held.
2000 September- MBI Online Yeshiva registered with the Virginia Council of Higher Education ^[2].
2004 February- MBI Online Yeshiva accredited with the Transworld Accrediting Commission.

[edit] Pillars of Faith

The Preeminence of Messiah Yeshua: Yeshua of Nazareth is Israel's Messiah and G-d Himself who came in human flesh.
The Permanence of Torah: All G-d's commandments and covenants continue throughout all time.
The Promises to Israel: All the prophecies and promises which G-d gave to Israel in the Holy Scriptures will come to fruition.

[edit] Mission Statement and Summary of Scripture Faith

MBIs mission statement is:

To proclaim the good news about Messiah Yeshua to all who will shema (hear/understand).
To facilitate the Messianic Jewish Restoration until all Israel is saved; to the Jew first and also to the Gentile or non-Jew.
To teach righteousness to all people through the eternal Torah of the Most High, in preparation for Messiah's return.
To provide diplomatic communications for all involved in the Messianic Movement, the Jewish Revival and the Kingdom's Restoration.
To achieve these ends with integrity through every available open door.

MBIs Summary of Scripture Faith:

Adonai (YHVH) revealed in the Holy Scriptures is the One true G-d; He is our G-d. Yeshua (Jesus of Nazareth) is the Messiah of Israel, revealed as YHVH in the flesh.
His death is the valid permanent sacrifice for sin, and His resurrection is the promise of eternal life, for all who trust Him.
The scriptures are authored by the Ruach (Breath, Spirit) of G-d through human agency. YHVH indwells those who obey Him with His Holy Breath (Ruach HaKodesh).
All who trust YHVH as Avraham did, obeying His Voice (His Messiah), they are the offspring of Avraham by covenant.
Those who are the righteous redeemed show themselves to be obedient with love in all their living, bringing glory to YHVH.
The only true Torah (Teaching) of the Most High is that which is written in the Holy Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation.