ABOUT: Netzari Mashiach Judaism. The 'WAY'
🕎 WHO WE ARE
We are the Netzarim Talmidim (Nazarenes Disciples). We teach the 'WAY' of Netzari Mashiach Judaism and follow our Rabbi HaGadol Y'hoshua Ben Y'hovah's interpretation of Scripture.
Through Messianic teaching and online outreach ministry, we are devoted to helping others restore talmidut (discipleship) through the power of His Ruach and obedience to TORAH (His instructions) (the whole Bible), not just parts of it.
We are the Netzarim — followers of the Branch (Netzer, Yeshayahu 11:1) — called to walk in Spirit and truth, growing in relationship with Y’hovah and living out His Word in obedience and love.
The fourth-century “Christian church father” Epiphanius gives a detailed description of who we are.
Below are combined excerpts from the original message he wrote, with a link to the original.
But these sectarians… did not call themselves Christians–but “Nazarenes,” (Netzarim)…
However, they are simply complete Jews. They use not only the New Testament but the Old Testament as well, as the Jews do…
They have no different ideas, but confess everything exactly as the Law proclaims it and in the Jewish fashion– except for their belief in Christ (Messiah), if you please! For they acknowledge both the resurrection of the dead and the divine creation of all things, and declare that God is one, and that his son is Jesus/Y'hoshua the Messiah. They are trained to a nicety in Hebrew. For among them the entire Law, the Prophets, and the… Writings… are read in Hebrew, as they surely are by the Jews. They are different from the Jews and different from Christians only in the following. They disagree with Jews because they have come to faith in Messiah; but since they are still fettered by the Law–circumcision, the Sabbath, and the rest– they are not in accord with Christians…. they are nothing but Jews….
They have the Good News, according to Matthew, in its entirety in Hebrew. For it is clear that they still preserve this, in the Hebrew alphabet, as it was originally written. (Epiphanius; Panarion 29)
📖 OUR MISSION
Our mission (led by Rabbi Francisco Arbas) is to AWAKEN the world, teach those who have ears to hear, and equip talmidim (disciples) of Y’hoshua HaMashiach to live as faithful disciples of Y’hovah and His Netzari Mashiach Judaism.
17 And if some of the branches were broken off (unbelieving Y'hudi), and you, being a wild olive tree (goyim, gentiles), have been grafted in among them, and came to share the root and fatness of the olive tree (Yisrael),
18 do not boast against the branches. And if you boast, remember: you do not bear the root, but the root bears you (Y'hoshua HaMashiach)!
“A branch will emerge from the trunk of Yishai, a shoot (Netzari or Nazarene) will grow from his roots.” — Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 11:1 (CJB)
Today, Netzari Mashiach Judaism seeks to restore the original emunah (faith), to shamar (guard), and have halakhah (walk of life) of those first talmidim — Jews and Gentiles grafted together into the olive tree of Yisra’el (Romiyim (Romans) 11:17-18). Not by the emptiness of religion, but back to a covenant relationship with Avinu Elohei through His son Y'hoshua Ben Y'hovah. Uniting the Tanakh, the Renewed Covenant, and Apostolic writings as Echad (One) revelation, which is His TORAH (His Instructions), and preparing hearts for the coming Millennial Kingdom of Mashiach.
In the first century, even the Romans regarded the Netzarim — the followers of The Way — as a sect of Judaism, not as a separate religion called Christianity.
The Way differs from modern Rabbinic and Orthodox Judaism and from modern Christianity, both of which have added to or taken away from the scriptures to include their doctrines and traditions not found in Scripture.
This is not a new religion, but a return to the ancient path — the pure faith and covenant relationship with YHVH established through the Torah, the Prophets, and fulfilled in the Renewed Covenant by Y’hoshua HaMashiach.
🌿 OUR CALLING
“Go therefore and make talmidim of all nations…” — Mattityahu (Matthew) 28:19
We are called to teach the Derekh HaNetzari — the 'WAY' of the Nazarene — through our articles, various writings, Scripture, prayer, Spirit-led study, and obedience.
Our calling is to help believers move beyond simple belief into active discipleship: learning the teachings of Rabbi HaGadol Y’hoshua, guarding (shamar) the Word, walking (halakah) in TORAH obedience, and bearing fruit in the Ruach HaKodesh by having the faith (emunah) of Rabbi HaGadol Y'hoshua HaMashiach.
This is the restoration of true talmidut — living faith that transforms hearts and honors the Name of Y’hovah.
📜 IN DEPTH: OUR CORE BELIEFS
All Scripture
TORAH in Hebrew means: instruction, teaching. Therefore, we believe that all Scripture is His Instructions, which we call TORAH. (Not just the first five books) The Tanakh and the Brit HaDashah (Renewed Covenant & Apostolic Writings) are all Elohim-breathed, and are valuable for teaching the truth, convicting of sin, correcting faults, and training in right living; thus bringing life, freedom, and abundance to one's worldview. So anyone who belongs to Elohim may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is valuable for teaching the truth…” — 2 Timotiyos 3:16 (CJB)
“All Scripture is breathed by Elohim and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for setting straight, for instruction in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16 (TS2009)
Rabbi HaGadol Y’hoshua Ben Y’hovah (יהושע) is the promised Netzer — the Branch of David — our Redeemer, Rabbi, and soon-coming King.
Through His atoning work, resurrection, and exaltation to the right hand of Avinu, He restores us to covenant fellowship with Y’hovah.
“A branch will emerge from the trunk of Yishai, a shoot will grow from his roots.” — Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 11:1 (CJB)
“You are the Messiah, the Son of the living Elohim.” — Mattityahu (Matthew) 16:16 TS2009
“Elohim exalted Him to the highest place.” — Philippians 2:9 CJB
Also: Yochanan (John) 1:1–14; 3:16–17.
📜The Torah & Appointed Times
We follow the commandments and precepts of the written Torah of Y’hovah, including the food laws, Shabbat, and Mo’edim (appointed feasts), which remain a living covenant for His people. Through mo'edim, prophetic pictures reveal His plan of redemption.
🔹The Kingdom & Eternity
The spiritual Kingdom of Y’hovah lives within His people now, and we await the Millennial Kingdom when Y’hoshua HaMashiach will personally reign from Yerushalayim.
Beyond that reign lies the Eighth Day — eternal life in the presence of Y’hovah: a new heaven and new earth.
“The Kingdom of Elohim is within you.” — Lukas (Luke) 17:21 CJB/TS2009
“And they lived and reigned with the Messiah for a thousand years.” — Ḥazon (Revelation) 20:4 TS2009
“And then comes the end, when He hands over the Kingdom to Y’hovah the Father.” — 1 Corinthians 15:24 CJB
✨ Join Us
Whether you are new to the Hebraic roots or a seasoned student of Scripture, you are invited to walk this journey with us.
Learn, grow, and serve as a Netzari talmid — following the Way (Derekh HaNetzari) that our Rabbi HaGadol Y’hoshua Ben Y’hovah lived and taught.
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By Rabbi Francisco Arbas
📧 franciscoarbas.yisrael@gmail.com
Following His ‘WAY’ — Netzari Mashiach Judaism
My websites:
Netzarim Talmidim
Netzari Mashiach Judaism
The WAY of Y'hoshua
YHVH Spirit Of Truth