Referencing the original posting, Does it truly matter?
Messianic Judaism is recognized as a syncretic religious movement that came to prominence in the 1960's and 70's. It blends the teachings of evangelical Christianity with elements of ancient Jewish practices and terminology which were integral parts of the teachings of the fathers and the Law given through Moses, and generally speaking, holds that Jesus Christ is both the Jewish Messiah and "God the Son" (one of the "persons" of the Trinity). In considering these things, then it must be construed as nothing more than a "man made" religious movement.
The broader question must be, in my opinion, is it presently even possible for any true descendant of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob to be reconciled to God, considering the "times of the Gentiles" has not yet come to fruition. In saying this several Scriptural passages come to the fore of my mind:
"For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him." (
II Corinthians 11:4, KJV)
"For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the times of the Gentiles be come in." (
Romans 11:25, KJV)
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