The Importance of Words!

I was reviewing a website recently that provided some insight regarding the reality of what is happening in the world today. The problem is that the perception of reality varies so much from person to person. An opening quote gave insight into why these variations exist:

“The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use the words.”  Philip K Dick

http://www.henrymakow.com/2017/08/ten-examples-of-illuminati-doublespeak.html.

Satan used this strategy from the very beginning when he interacted with Eve: (Genesis 3: 1-5) 

Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which Yahweh Elohim had made.  And he said unto the woman, “Yea, hath Elohim said. Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?”  And the woman said unto the serpent, “we may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: But the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden Elohim hath said, ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.”   And the serpent said unto the woman, “ye shall not surely die:  For Elohim doth know that in the day you eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as Elohim, knowing good and evil.”

Eve had never experienced death. She didn’t realize there was a physical death as well as a spiritual death. Satan capitalized on her lack of knowledge and was able to manipulate her. He contradicted Yahweh by asserting that in fact she would not die, despite what Adam was told in Genesis 2:17:  “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it:  for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.”  Yahweh gave that instruction to Adam, not directly to Eve. She was at a disadvantage and was therefore open to manipulation. Satan took advantage of her lack of knowledge and supplemented this by appealing to her senses and not her reasoning.

By carefully creating a new understanding of reality, Satan was able to change Eve’s behavior.  This is happening worldwide today. What at one time was considered evil is now good. What was good is now evil. The evil has become natural and the good unnatural.  This is a play on our feelings which avoids the reality found in Yahweh’s word.

What kind of being manipulates words? A liar!  This is what Messiah called Satan. In fact, he said Satan was the father of lies. (John 8:44)

Messiah was executed on the basis of a lie. The world is in the stranglehold of a great deception. The Saints will eventually be overcome because of lies.  You too, are being lied to right now by your government, the educational system and religionists.

The key of knowledge has been hidden. Messiah chastised the Pharisees for their part in this theft. (Luke 11:52)  The Pharisees continue this charade today through the Talmud and Zionism. The Christian Church has a role in this deception as well.

The Bible translations we have today have been a source of misinformation that has kept mankind from receiving the truth of Yahweh’s word. The key of knowledge is Yahweh’s name.  When you look into the Old Testament of the King James Version, you find the capitalized word, LORD. This is not a translation of the Hebrew, but a substitution.

Go beyond the King James Version and open a Rotherham Emphasized Bible or a Catholic New Jerusalem Bible. In these you will find the Hebrew Tetragrammaton correctly translated as Yahweh. The King James Version of Genesis 3:1 builds on Satan’s deception of Eve by hiding the name of Yahweh.

Unless you are willing to go beyond just reading the Bible and actually study what is behind the words of the Bible, you will be deceived. I urge you to take a Strong’s Concordance and examine the English words for their Hebrew and Greek origins.  Take for example the Hebrew word olam.  It is used over 400 times in the Old Testament. It is often translated as for ever, everlasting, evermore or long. However, the Rotherham translation has correctly translated olam as age-abiding.

Why?  For more information read the article at the following website:

http://kahalyahweh.net/articles/forever-20160116.html.

What about the word, Gentile? We have been taught that the Old Testament uses this term only for non-Israelites. Not true!  Gentile is translated from the Hebrew word goy or Strong’s number H1471.  This word is found over 500 times in the King James Version of the Old Testament.  It is found to be translated as nations, heathen, Gentile or people. Yes, this one Hebrew word is translated by at least four different English words.

I am going to refer you to another website where the author has an article entitled, That Unfortunate Word, “Gentile”. This very intriguing article will help you see the value of manipulating words to promote a deception.

http://www.hope-of-israel.org/unfortunateword.html

The Pharisaical Talmud teaches that the goyim are animals and are bred for slavery. This next website will give you more information about this teaching and how it is able to exist because of the manipulation of words.

https://www.henrymakow.com/2017/07/talmudic-nwo.html

In fact, a Bible has been written that builds on the deception created by the mistranslation of the word goy. This is the Scofield Bible. Cyrus Scofield was recruited by Talmudic Jews to deceive Christians and elevate their status as the “chosen people”.  This has helped pave the way to the Talmudic definition of reality and the Noahide Laws. Please visit this website for more information about this dangerous reality:  http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/wolves/scofield.html

The word of Yahweh reveals that ALL mankind are goyim, even the Jews.   In Isaiah 1:1, Judah and Jerusalem are called a sinful nation. The Hebrew word from which nation is translated is goy. (H1471)  In Jeremiah 31:36 we are told that Israel shall cease from being a nation. (goy, H1471)  We also find in the book of Joshua 3:17 and 4:1 that the Israelites are described as being goy. (H1471)  All nations and people of the world are identified as goy in the word of Yahweh, including the Israelites and Jews.

The English word, hell, is found in the English translations of the Old Testament and New Testament.  However, when you go to the Strong’s Concordance you will find that this word in the Old Testament is translated from the Hebrew word sheol (H7585) or grave. The Old Testament does not reveal a burning place of eternal torment. Nor does the New Testament support this idea.  For more information about the true origin of the word hell and how its manipulation adds to this deception, please go to this website: tentmaker.org

How about the tradition that Messiah died on a cross? When you look up the word cross in Strong’s Concordance, you will find the Greek word stauros. (G4716) You will find that this word does not mean a cross. The word, cross, that you find in the New Testament is actually taken from the Latin Vulgate. Luke tells us that Messiah died on a tree.  (Acts 10: 39)  The apostle Peter supports this in first Peter 2:24.  This is another lie that comes from man’s tradition.

The cross is a pagan symbol that existed long before the Messiah walked the earth. When I visited the Philippines several years ago, I stopped at the island of Cebu. This is where Magellan landed and showed his Christian cross to the natives. However, he was surprised to see that they also showed him their crosses. Their crosses were not Christian, but were associated with their non-Christian beliefs.

We learn in Ezekiel 8:14 that some Jews worshiped the pagan deity Tammuz. The symbol for Tammuz was the cross.  The cross is a pagan symbol with a long history. Yes, even many Jews honored the cross as a symbol of their belief in Tammuz.  Please consider the history of the cross found at this website:  sabbathcovenant.com

Are you tired of the religious lies?  If this describes how you feel, please review this article entitled, Are Religious Lies Ethical?  It is found at this website:

http://kahalyahweh.net/articles/lies.html

You should desire the truth. Your eternal life is at stake. It will take some effort to unmask the lies and find the truth. Is it worth it to you?

A really big religious lie is that our Creator is named GOD! The English translation of the Old Testament uses the word God, but the Hebrew word that it is translated from is Elohim. (H430) While the English translation lies to us about the name of our Creator, the Hebrew tells us his name is Yahweh. The Talmudic Jewish tradition tells us the name of our Creator is ineffable or should not be spoken. The Catholics and Protestants have adopted this perspective.  They have chosen to use God, Theos or perhaps Jehovah. These are all false!  Please go to this website and articles for some eye-opening truth:

http://kahalyahweh.net/articles/allah-god-yahweh.htm

Please read the other articles on our website. You will find that the name of salvation is also hidden. Do you wish to know the truth about salvation?  Perhaps you wish to gamble and just see what happens!

The apostle Peter made a very strong declaration regarding salvation in

Acts 4: 12: “Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”

Do you know THAT name or just think you know? The other articles on our website reveal the true name of salvation. It is not what you think. The name of salvation is not seen in the Hebrew or Greek scriptures, and certainly not in the English translations. The name of salvation is only revealed by the Father. (John 6:44)

Do you really need the correct name of the Father Yahweh or his Son?  Perhaps you believe he knows your heart? Yahweh declares his name in Isaiah 42:8: “I am Yahweh:  that is my name:”

What about the Son’s name? By reading the other articles on our website you will learn that Messiah had two names. He was given a common human name at birth, Yahshua, and after his resurrection his Father gave him His name of inheritance. (Hebrews 1:4)  In Acts 2: 37 we read: “Now when they heard this, they were pierced in their heart, and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles, men and brethren, what shall we do? “

Is that a question you should be asking? Peter provides the answer in verse 38: “repent and be baptized every one of you IN THE NAME OF__________________ [my emphasis] for the remission of sins and he shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

I have purposely left the name that Peter spoke blank. Why?  The name you find in all translations is incorrect. The name of salvation, the name of life, or the inherited name is not the name given to him at birth.  The name you need to know is the resurrected name or the name of the inheritance. The name that Messiah had when he died on the tree is not the name for baptism.

If you wish to be in the better resurrection, (Hebrews 11: 35) you must know the correct name for baptism. This is why there are so few saints in that resurrection (144,000). Many are called but few are chosen. Yes, there is a second resurrection where all the rest of mankind will be resurrected and given an opportunity to be in the kingdom. If you are being called in this present age, you are being given the opportunity to be a priest in the kingdom and not face a second death. Yahweh is truly loving. All mankind will be resurrected and be in the new heaven and earth. There is no eternal torment!

For even more truth, I’m going to refer you to this website to learn the significance of the name of inheritance:

http://kahalyahweh.net/articles/nameofinheritance.html

Please go to Yahweh in prayer. Ask that He reveal his truth to you. Pray fervently.  This is vital knowledge that you must have to be in the better resurrection. The rest of eternity depends on what you do or don’t do now. If we can be of help, please contact us. We’re not looking for members, but only trying to identify those whom Yahweh sends. We are able to baptize those who request it. Please inquire if you are interested.  If you wish to submit a question or comment, please email our Elder at john12e4567@gmail.com. May Yahweh guide you. Remember, you must work out your own salvation in fear and trembling. (Philippians 2: 12)

Why Is Love Greater than Faith and Hope?

The following article was offered to us by a beloved brother in the Philippines.

1 Corinthians 13:13 declares, "Now these three things abide, faith, hope, and love, but the greatest of these is love."

According to Hebrews 13, both faith and hope are unrealized and do not exist as tangible ideals except through our deeds. Ya'acob, aka James, states,  "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."  And "show me your faith by your words and I will show you faith by what I do."

Abba Yahweh showed His eternal love (agape) by giving His only begotten son to die for the whole world's sins (not just those who believe) as seen in John 3:16. "For Yahweh loved the world so much that He sent His only begotten son to die for our sins, so that whoever believes in Him (Meshiach YahwehShua) may have age abiding life."

But have you ever considered the other John 3:16, which is 1 John 3:16? "Hereby perceive we the love (of Messiah), because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.” The manner of love Meshiach showed for us should be reciprocated by our willingness to do the same for our brethren!

To give one's own life for the sake of another person or group of people is highly esteemed and honored even among the people of the world of other faiths, or even lack of any sort of faith at all.  Our calling is to lay down our lives for the brethren, as Messiah was obedient even to surrender to death for us!  We may not think we could give our lives for our brethren, but when we realize what He has done for us, and our hope and faith come to perfection in Messiah, we will ultimately show our love by our death.  As Paul said, "...I die daily....", he was not just talking about a one time dying, but he set aside his own desires to accommodate the will of Yahweh, and obedience to Yahweh rather than follow after that which his flesh desired.  That is a daily sacrifice, which was continual until he said, "I have run the race; I have fought the good fight (spiritual warfare; not the wars or fighting the people of the world fight); I have kept the Faith!"  At that point he made his ultimate decision, because Love had become a reality to him, and soon thereafter he gave up his physical life and died in service for the Body of Messiah, the Brethren.

1 Corinthians 13 says, " When I was a child I spoke as a child, and did childish things, but when I became a man I put away childish things."  Paul was talking about growing in the grace of love, not putting away our gifts and talents.  Most people think it means to put off the gifts and talents he previously discussed, but it means rather to use them for the Body of Messiah, and not our own selfish desires.  Many cannot think of giving everything we own or our bodies to be burned as selfish acts, but if they are to promote our own desires or our own beliefs that is ALL self, and not sacrifice for others.  1 John 3:18 "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue, but in deed and truth."

Matthew 24:12-13 says, "And because iniquity (iniquity is sin within us as part of our nature or character) shall abound, the love of many shall grow cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved."  Meshiach Yah'shua not only warns against sin in Matthew 24, but He also warns against allowing our love to grow cold whether it be because of our sins or the sins of people in the world, and even the sins of brethren who are not perfected in love.  Yahchonnan also warns against our denying that we have sin and iniquity, and tells us what to do with it in 1John 1:8-10, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (iniquity).  If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us."

We know from the scriptures that Yahweh is eternal love.  When Yahweh is all in all and all that is left is Love or the Yahwehkind, then that which we hope for, and that in which we have faith, will become a reality and no longer something intangible such as faith and hope.  In this age, scripture says that they [the world] will know us by our love for one another. 

Are we willing to selflessly offer ourselves for our brethren? If so, you are made perfect in love as Paul talks about.

Why is Love the greatest, because it is the realization and the reality of both faith and hope, because Yahweh is Love!

1 John 4:7-8 "Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of Yahweh; and every one that loves is born of Yahweh, and knows Yahweh. He that loves not knows not Yahweh; for Yahweh is love."

 If you wish to submit a question or comment, please email our Elder at john12e4567@gmail.com.

Are You Willing to Leave Your Comfort Zone to Obey Yahweh's Calling?

Paul tells us this in Galatians 3:7:  “Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abram.”  In Galatians 4:28, Paul adds this:  “Now we, brethren, as Isaac was are the children of the promise.” Also notice what Paul tells us in Romans 9:8:  “That is, they which are the children of flesh, these are not the children of Yahweh: but the children of the promise are accounted for the seed.”

Who is the seed?   Paul answers this question in Galatians 3:16:  “Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, and to seeds, as of many; but as of one, and to thy seed, which is Messiah.”

Once again we see a pattern at work.  There is a heavenly reality and a physical representation of that reality.  Just as I have written before about the physical Levitical priesthood, there is also a spiritual priesthood, The Order of Melchizedek.  There is also a physical seed and a spiritual seed. The fleshly seed represents the physical descendants of Abram who are not called to be in the better resurrection when the Messiah returns. The spiritual seed represents the 144,000 saints that will be resurrected and who will return to the earth with Messiah.

The better resurrection requires that the saints be in a spirit- form. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 15:50 that: “Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of Yahweh.”  This first resurrection is the resurrection of the seed of Messiah. (Romans 9:8)  When the saints are resurrected, they will see Messiah like he is and they shall be in a spirit- form like he will be. (I John 3: 2)

The next resurrection after Messiah’s return is the White Throne judgment, which will occur after the 1000-year reign of Messiah.  However, that resurrection is of the flesh. It will include all mankind not resurrected in the better resurrection and all those conceived since the creation of man.  The saints must judge those in the White Throne judgment before they can be transformed into spirit beings.  Messiah has empowered the saints to judge all angels and mankind on his behalf. The Father gave all judgment to Him. (John 5: 22)  He then has the saints perform the actual judgments on his behalf. (1 Corinthians 6: 2-3)

Yes, you are going to be resurrected! Which resurrection do you find the most interesting? Is it the better resurrection where you are in spirit -form and will not face any further death?  How about the next resurrection where you will be in the flesh and must face the possibility of going into the lake of fire?

Is this your choice?  Actually, the Father does all calling.  (John 6: 44, 65)  It is Messiah who does the choosing. (John 15:16)  Remember, what we are told in Matthew 20:16:  “for many be called, but few chosen.” We don’t know how many are called for the better resurrection, but we do know that only 144,000 overcome.

What role do you play in this process of being called? The Father must first call you.  Should you receive that call, you must accept it. Should you reject that calling, you will not be in the first resurrection.  Should you accept the calling, you must first be baptized in the name of YahwehShua.

The decision to be baptized means that you are willing to leave your comfort zone. What is your comfort zone?  This zone includes your family, friends, and really all of society outside of your brethren. You will find it difficult to be accepted in “normal” society.  You must be willing to be different and endure the suffering, persecution and rejection that will result from your decision. Paul confirms this in Acts 14:22: “we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of Yahweh.”

Do you seek the kingdom of Yahweh? Are you willing to do whatever it takes to be in the kingdom of Yahweh?  You must be willing to endure tribulation and suffering which is not easy. The reward is amazing but not easily obtained.

Who else was called to leave their comfort zone and follow Yahweh? That would be Abram, later called Abraham. We are told this in Genesis 12:1:  “Now Yahweh had said unto Abram, get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will show thee.”

Do you wish to become a child of Abraham? To do this you must have the faith of Abraham and leave your comfort zone when called. (Galatians 3:7)  Baptism is the gate through which you must pass to begin your journey. Your baptism must be in the name of faith, YahwehShua.

Baptism in the human name is not acceptable to Father Yahweh. He will not give his Spirit at baptism unless you are baptized in the name of faith, YahwehShua.

The name, YahwehShua, is not found in the Bible. The human name is there to be found. The inherited name, YahwehShua, must be revealed and that revelation comes only from the Father.

When Abraham was called, he was not told exactly where he was going. He didn’t have a map with a clearly defined trail. He demonstrated his faith by beginning the journey despite the vagueness of the destination. The only map we have is that which is found in Acts 2:38:  “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of YahwehShua Messiah for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

When you read that verse in the King James Bible, it does not say in the name of YahwehShua. Rather, you will find different names. It could be Jesus Christ, Yahshua or any other understanding of what Messiah’s human name was. You must have the name of faith that was inherited after the resurrection of Messiah. (Hebrews 1:4)  Paul explains what faith is in Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen.”  You cannot find this name on your own. It must be revealed by the Father.  It is only with the revealed name, the name of faith, that you are able to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

This act of faith will allow you to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. That spirit is freely given by the Father to those who choose to be baptized in the name of faith. That name is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. However, the Father’s spirit is not sufficient for being raised in the better resurrection. You must have the spirit of Messiah. (Romans 8:9)  The Father’s Spirit is given, but Messiah’s Spirit is formed over time.

How does one receive the required spirit of Messiah? It is not given, but formed. (Galatians 4:19)  The Spirit of the Father plants the seed of the Spirit of Messiah in you at the time hands are laid upon you. (Acts 8:18)  Throughout the rest of your human life that spirit must continue to form, and then be fully formed when you die. This is a mystery that has been revealed to the saints. That mystery is Messiah in you. (Colossians 2:27)

To be one of the 144,000 saints, you must have the spirit of Messiah fully formed in you at the time of your death.  You can only receive this seed through baptism in the inherited name of faith, YahwehShua.

To receive this seed, you must be willing to leave your comfort zone. Yes, you must be willing to endure tribulation and suffering. (Romans 8:17)

What kind of suffering and tribulation are we talking about?  To be obedient to the Commandments of Yahweh, you must be willing to keep the seventh day Sabbath, the holy days, fellowship with your brethren, help build the body of Messiah, keep the 10 Commandments and learn to love Yahweh and your brethren. Being obedient will result in your being alienated from what is considered normal society. This includes your family and friends. You will have a limited job choices, limited social opportunities, and limited choices of marital partners.  You will also abstain from unclean food, and draw close to Yahweh daily through prayer and study.  Your life must be one of obedience. That is how the seed of Messiah will grow within you. It must grow and not be quenched.

The apostle John has a lot to say about keeping Yahweh’s Commandments and loving one another. (1 John 3:23)   A study of 1 Corinthians 13 is a very worthwhile study for understanding true love. (agape)

Yahweh’s calling can be very challenging. For example, review the Messiah’s encounter with the young rich man in Matthew 19:16-23. A young man asked Messiah what he had to do to have eternal life. Messiah gave him the correct answer, but the young man rejected his guidance.  A calling from the Father will require inconvenient changes. Yahweh has known you from the foundation of the world. (Ephesians 1:4)  Yahweh knows you and believes in you. You must believe in yourself and Him!

It can be very intimidating and even scary to consider the path to eternal life. But Yahweh tells us he will not leave us or forsake us. (Hebrews 13:5) He will not tempt or challenge us beyond what we can bear. (1 Corinthians 10:13)  The young man was not willing to trust Messiah. Abraham was willing to trust Yahweh. What about you?  If you are reading this, do you wonder what is required of you to have eternal life?

Recently someone who encountered our website commented that they were blinded by the light from the website. This comment caused me to remember Paul’s experience on the road to Damascus who was blinded by the light surrounding YahwehShua. When his eyesight was restored, he was baptized and accepted the commission given him by Messiah.

I wonder if this is your opportunity to receive a commission from Yahweh? I am ready and willing to discuss this possibility with you. I am here only to give guidance to those Yahweh is calling. As an elder of the Light of YahwehShua, I also am available to prepare you for baptism and perform a baptism as well. You have no obligation to me, only to Yahweh.

You have a very important consideration before you. Are you willing to join Abraham and the other saints in leaving your comfort zone? I too have had to make the same decision. I did not have the kind of help that I am offering you. But Yahweh allowed me to learn how to find eternal life. I have earned my knowledge through many painful experiences. However, I am willing to freely give you the benefit of my experience. Yahweh has allowed me to have the knowledge and desire to share with anyone who wants to know how to have eternal life.

Please study this website.  Pray to Yahweh for truth and contact us with your questions. If you wish to submit a question or comment, please email our Elder at john12e4567@gmail.com. May Yahweh guide you. May you be able to leave your comfort zone and successfully find eternal life.

What About the Saints of the Old Covenant?

While writing an article recently about saints, I wrote about them primarily from the perspective of the New Covenant.   I began to consider whether or not there were saints during the Old Covenant period.

In Psalms 116:15 we are told:  “Precious in the sight of Yahweh is the death of his saints.”  This certainly confirms the importance of the saints to Yahweh. Paul tells us there are saints in Colossae, Ephesus, Corinth and other New Testament locations.  What about the Old Covenant?  Yahweh must have had some people he thought precious during the Old Covenant times.

John provides us with a clue about the existence of Old Covenant saints in John 10:16:  “and other sheep I have which are not of this fold:  them also I bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold and one shepherd.”  If you consider the New Covenant saints as the most recent fold, then the first fold must be the Old Covenant Saints.

In my study, it was revealed to me that there is one man who is called a saint in the Old Covenant scriptures.  Notice what we are told in Psalms 106:16:  “They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of Yahweh.” There he is!  This is the only reference that names a saint of Yahweh in the Old Covenant scriptures.

The Hebrew word translated here as saint is Strong’s number 6918, qadowsh. (kaw-dosh)  It can mean sacred, holy one or set apart. Its root word is Strong’s 6942, qadosh, which can mean appoint, consecrate, dedicate, purify or sanctify.  You will also find this word translated as saint in Psalms 16:3 and 89:5.

There is also a Chaldean word translated as saint in the book of Daniel. It is related to Strong’s 6918 and has its own number which is 6922, qaddiysh. (kaw-deesh)

Another Hebrew word translated as saint is Strong’s 6944, chaciyd (khaw-seed). This word means pious, holy, good or kind. This is a commonly used Hebrew word for saint. Here are some other verses where you will find this word translated as saint:  1 Samuel 2:9, 2 Chronicles 6:41 and Proverbs 2:8.

In my research on the Internet, the Catholic websites are well represented regarding the topic of saints. They have a significant interest in this subject.  They pray to saints and they believe that those designated as saints are in heaven and are therefore able to intervene on one’s behalf with the Creator.

Are the saints in heaven? Not according to the Messiah.  He says this in John 3:13: “And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of Man which is in heaven.”

The apostle Peter echoes the same fact in Acts 2:34:  “For David is not ascended into the heavens.”

No saints from either the Old Covenant or New Covenant are in heaven. Those of the Old Covenant are in their graves and the deceased of the New Covenant are also in their graves.  The deceased saints are asleep awaiting the return of Messiah.

Notice the compassionate consideration Messiah YahwehShua shows for his sleeping saints in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17:   

“For the sovereign himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the Archangel, and with the trump of Elohim: and the dead in Messiah shall rise first:  Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Sovereign in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Sovereign.”

There is no unfair advantage given to the living saints. The dead Old Covenant and New Covenant saints are awakened and rise first into the clouds. The living saints then join them. There is no preferential treatment here. There is only love for ALL the saints. Paul tells us this in 1 Thessalonians 4:18:  “Wherefore comfort one another with these words.”  I quote these words here for the benefit of the saints. Your Sovereign is very loving as are the saints who are copies of him. (1 John 3:2)  They are filled with His love.

Are there other Old Covenant saints besides Aaron? Of course there are.  Consider Matthew 17:1-3:

“And after six days Yahshua taketh Peter, James and John his brother, and bringeth them up in an high mountain apart, and was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.  And behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.”

There you have two more saints with Messiah in the resurrection. There are more to be considered.  However, the number is still small. The two folds will be one with one shepherd, a good shepherd. (John 10:11)

Messiah, our shepherd, has known His saints before the foundation of the world. We are very precious to him. Perhaps you are being called to become a New Covenant saint. When Messiah returns you may be among both the Old Covenant and New Covenant saints. What great company!

Contact the elders of the Light of YahwehShua for more information.  If you wish to submit a question or comment, please email our Elder at john12e4567@gmail.com.

YAHWEH IS CALLING HIS SAINTS: Are You Listening?

Who are the saints?  Paul describes a saint for us in 1 Corinthians 1:2:

“Unto the church [in Greek, ecclesia. A better translation of this word is assembly or congregation] of Yahweh which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in the Messiah YahwehShua, called (to be) [not in the Greek] saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of YahwehShua Messiah, our Sovereign, both theirs and ours.”

 This is a very important insight. What does it tell us?

1.      Paul was speaking to the ecclesia not a church.  Who is the ecclesia?  Colossians 1:18:    “And he is the head of the body, the ecclesia.”

            Colossians 1:24:  “his body’s sake, which is the ecclesia.”

The saints are the body of Messiah and compose the ecclesia.  You must understand what the ecclesia is. It is not a church. That is an incorrect translation borrowed from pagan beliefs.

All saints are part of the body of Messiah. To find saints, you must know who and where is the body of Messiah.

2.    Saints are sanctified in Messiah YahwehShua.  The word sanctified is of Latin origin. The Greek word is hagiazo, which is Strong’s number 37. This word means to make holy, purify or consecrated.  It comes from the Greek word, hagos, Strong’s number 40. This word means holy or consecrated.

Notice that the saints are made holy in Messiah YahwehShua. This necessary and correct name is not Jesus, Yeshua or Yahshua. Saints can only be made holy through the resurrected name of Messiah YahwehShua.

3.    These people made holy in Messiah YahwehShua are called or named saints.

It is important to identify who the saints are.  Jude tells us in verse three that:  “We should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”  When you find the true saints, you will find true glad tidings.

Why do I say true saints? Because there is a wrong teaching from the Catholic Church that gives incorrect information about who are the saints.  Their belief is that the church authorities designate who the saints are.  They say a saint becomes one through canonization.  There is no scripture to support this belief.

Ralph Woodrow explains the origin of this belief:  “Looking back again to the ‘mother’ of false religion--  Babylon—we find that the people prayed to and honored a plurality of gods.  In fact, the Babylonian system developed until it had some 5,000 gods and goddesses. In much the same way as Catholics believe concerning their ‘saints,’ the Babylonians believed their gods had at one time been living heroes on earth, but were now on a higher plane.  Every month and every day of the month was under the protection of a particular divinity. There was a god for this problem, a guide for each of the different occupations, a god for this and they god for that.”

(Babylonian Mystery Religion: Ancient and Modern, 1981, p. 31)

I am not talking about these “saints”.  I am specifically speaking about those who are sanctified or made holy in Messiah YahwehShua.

4.    The true saints only call upon the name of YahwehShua Messiah.  The Messiah’s human or prophetic name of Yahshua was blotted out. (Deuteronomy 29:20)  When Messiah died on the tree, his blood absorbed all of mankind’s sin. (2 Corinthians 5:21)  His human name remained attached to his defiled blood so he had to inherit a new name when resurrected. (Hebrews 1:4)

The true saints pray to the Father only in the name of YahwehShua.  This is the name of both the Father and Son. Please note that the 144,000 saints referred to in Revelation 14:1 only have the name of the Father and Son written in their foreheads.

Yes, the 144,000 mentioned in Revelation 14:1 are saints. They are called the firstfruits.  Firstfruits are saints. (James 1:18; 1 Corinthians 15:23)

When Messiah returns, these 144,000 saints will be resurrected with him. (1 Corinthians 15:23)  The rest of mankind will be resurrected after the 1,000-year reign of Messiah. (Revelation 20:5)

Paul is very helpful in clarifying who the saints are. Many are called but few are chosen. (Matthew 20:16)  Perhaps the Father is calling you to be among the 144,000 saints resurrected when Messiah returns. You do not want to be deceived and choose the wrong path to the better resurrection. (Hebrews 11:35)

Paul reveals a very exciting insight in Colossians 1:26-27:

“Even the mystery which had been hid from the ages and from generations, but now is MADE MANIFEST TO HIS SAINTS: To whom Yahweh would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is MESSIAH IN YOU, the hope of glory.”

This mystery was ONLY revealed to the saints.  This mystery is part of the faith, “which was once delivered into the saints.” (Jude 3)  If you want to benefit from this mystery and faith, it is available only through baptism in the name of YahwehShua. Only the true saints practice this prescription for baptism.  This is why you must know who the saints are. Only they can help you take the correct path to the better resurrection and the kingdom of Yahweh.

Notice what we are told in Matthew 7:14:  “Narrow is the way, which leadeth to life, and few [144,000] there be that find it.” We are also told in verse 5 to:  “Beware of false prophets.”  There are many deceptions that will obscure the truth and attempt to lead you away from the path to life. Therefore, you must seek a reliable source for your information. This would be the saints. You must know how to correctly identify them and then find them.

We of the Light of YahwehShua are the true saints. We are the firstfruits and the body of Messiah. We follow the doctrine of Messiah found in Hebrews 6:1-2.  This is an important doctrine and John cautions us in 2 John 9: “Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Messiah hath not Elohim.  He that abideth in the doctrine of Messiah, he hath both the Father and the Son.”

We baptize only in the name of the Father and Son, YahwehShua. Upon the laying on of hands the Father’s Spirit is freely given and the seed of Messiah’s Spirit is planted within us beginning the process of forming which then leads to our overcoming.  (Galatians 4:19)  This is the narrow way to become a priest in the order of Melchizedek and serve with our high priest Messiah YahwehShua for eternity.

Pray to Yahweh for truth, pray fervently for guidance and study the articles on this website. In these articles, you will find the revelation of the mystery and faith given only to the saints. These will lead you to a deep understanding. If you are being called and chosen, you will desire to be baptized in the name of the Father and Son, YahwehShua.

We are here for those who are being called by the Father (John 6:44)  and chosen by the Son. (John 15:16)  Please consider asking for our guidance. There is no obligation to us. Your obligation is only to the Father and his Son.

Being called and chosen is the greatest opportunity a human can receive. The reward for overcoming is beyond our complete understanding. We are told in Philippians 4:13 that:  “I can do all things through Messiah which strengtheneth me.”  Not only is he offering you the opportunity of a lifetime, he will help you to overcome and be in the better resurrection.

What magnificent love!  It is wonderful to be a saint.  Why not consider it?

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