THE KEY OF KNOWLEDGE

Luke quotes Messiah as making a very strong accusation against the Pharisees and a warning for us:

“Woe unto you, lawyers! For ye have taken away the key of knowledge, ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.” (Luke 11:52)

 What is this “Key of knowledge”?   What we know is that in the time of the Messiah, it was prohibited by rabbinical authorities to pronounce or use the sacred name of Yahweh.  Only the high priest and a chosen few were permitted to speak this name and then only under special circumstances. Jewish resources call the name of Yahweh, the ineffable name or unutterable name.

This old Jewish belief has influenced the modern translations of the English Bible. Instead of using the name Yahweh, the title, LORD, has been substituted.

For many years I prayed in the name that the English translations taught me. The translators themselves fell victim to the Pharisees that Yahshua warned us about. They, and I, used the titles LORD or GOD. But this is not what the Scriptures tell us to do! The book of Joel 2:32 tells us this: “whosoever shall call upon the name of Yahweh (English says LORD) shall be delivered.”  Are you really able to be saved by a substituted title?

When I was in the military performing guard duty, I was told to stop all persons desiring to enter the camp and ask them for the password. The correct password was a very important requirement to enter the military installation. There was only one acceptable password and not knowing it could have some very serious consequences. Whoever did not have the requested password could be denied admission, arrested or even shot. The scripture in Joel is very clear that it must be the name of Yahweh. No alternative is offered.  The key of knowledge or the password is only the name of Yahweh.

David tells us in Psalm 3:8 that:  “salvation belongeth unto Yahweh”.  He tells us very clearly that is the name of Yahweh that is the source of salvation.

Luke quotes Joel 2:30 in Acts 4:12: “There is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”  David knew this, Luke knew it and so did the Pharisees and of course Satan. To hide this name and make it unavailable was to prevent others from “entering in”. Messiah knew what was happening and left a warning for us.

Yes, I said FOR US!   Messiah “hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world.” (Ephesians 1:4)  He has known each and everyone that he has set apart. The Son has chosen us but who calls us? It is the Father, Yahweh. John 6: 44 confirms this: “no man can come to me (that is, Messiah) except the Father which has sent me draw him.”   Therefore, if we know the name of Yahweh and have left substitutes behind, this is a gift from the Father.

The name of Yahweh is very valuable and necessary. Without this name you will not find the Son and learn the Son’s true name. The Son had a human name, which was blotted out, Yahshua, not Jesus. The Son also inherited a new name, YahwehShua. Without this key of knowledge, your baptism is invalid. Without this valid baptism you will be unable to fulfill the requirements of the Passover. This will keep you from being in the better resurrection when Messiah returns.

Billions of people have been created but only 144,000 will be in the better resurrection. (Revelation 14:1) You could be in this very select company! Called and chosen is only the beginning.  To be in the better resurrection, you must also be faithful and overcome to the end.  (Revelation 17:14)

 If hearing or reading this message interests you, that is a gift from the Father. He will lead you further.  However, you must first use the key of knowledge. Matthew 28: 19 reveals the key to a valid baptism: “the name [singular] of the Father, and of the Son.”  What name is unique to the Father and the Son of the Yahweh family? It is YahwehShua, Yahweh Saviour.

The world is deceived FOR NOW.   During this age only those called and chosen have been given access to the knowledge necessary to overcome to the better resurrection. In the Last Great Day, the rest of the world will have the same opportunity we enjoy at this time. They will be made aware of the key of knowledge and receive the down payment of the spirit. It is then up to them to decide whether or not they wish to overcome.

 To begin, you must pray to Yahweh for truth. This important beginning is confirmed by Messiah in Matthew 6: 9:  “after this manner therefore, pray ye: our Father which art in heaven”.  Messiah has given us the key of knowledge. Of course, you must know the Father’s name. His name is Yahweh. You cannot use LORD or GOD!  There is only one password or key of knowledge that is acceptable.

Do you know that the whole world has been deceived? We are warned about this in Revelation 12:9: “ the devil, and Satan, which deceiveth THE WHOLE WORLD”.   Leave this deception behind and pray to Yahweh for truth. Messiah provides this promise in Luke 11:10:

       “For everyone that asketh, receiveth;

        and he that seeketh, findeth;

        and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”

What a refreshing message of hope!

Do you need some hope? Here it is. But you have to do something! You must pray to Yahweh for truth.

               If you don’t ask…….

               If you don’t seek….

               If you don’t knock…

 The key of knowledge will not be of use to you.  May Yahweh guide you.

TO BE A FIRSTFRUIT, WE MUST BEAR FRUIT

The parable of the sower introduces us to the “good ground.”  This is where the seed is allowed to grow and bear fruit.  I believe it would be worthwhile to better understand this “good ground.”  Four types of ground are described.  We need to pray that we escape the first three and enjoy the fourth. 

Messiah explains the nature of this good ground in Matthew 13:23:  “he that heareth the word, and understandeth it, and also beareth fruit.”  Compare this verse to Revelation 17:14 where we are told who is with Yahweh Shua when he returns on Yom Teruah or the Feast of Shouting:  “they that are with him are called, and chosen, and FAITHFUL.”

These verses remind us of what we are taught in Matthew 20:16:  “for many be called, but few chosen.”

Also recall what Messiah told his disciples in John 15:16:  “you have not chosen me, but I have chosen you.”

Now we know who chooses us, but who does the calling?  John 6:44 will enlighten us:  “no man can come to me, except the Father which has sent me draw him.”

Now, there is a third component to Revelation 17:14 which we must not overlook and that is that we are called to be faithful.  How important is this?  Messiah tells the ekklesia at Smyrna, “be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life”, in Revelation 2:10.

Being called and chosen is very crucial to receiving the crown of life.  At least this allows you to be in the race.  (1 Corinthians 9:24)  However, it is not just a matter of participation but how you finish.  What you are really desiring to hear is, “well done, good and faithful servant”, Matthew 25:21.

We have been enlightened as to the extreme necessity of being faithful.  But what else can we learn about the nature of being faithful?  When we compare Matthew 13:23 to Revelation 17:14 we learn this:  the calling can be compared to hearing the word, the choosing to understanding and being faithful in bearing fruit.

By being called and chosen we are given an opportunity but bearing fruit or being faithful is very different.  This is where we must make a decision.  Notice in Matthew 25 in the parable of the talents, the men are each “given” some goods.  The first man and second man each produce a 100% return on what they are given.  Yes, Messiah’s investment in them allows them to successfully bear fruit.

But the third man, who was given a smaller gift, produced no return on Messiah’s gift.  The first two heard, “well done, good and faithful servant”, while the third man, the unprofitable servant, was thrown into “outer darkness where there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

What a waste!  This man was given the opportunity by being called and chosen by the Father and the Son, but he squandered it.  He chose not to bear fruit.  We cannot just be content to hear the word and then manifest our understanding through baptism.  Once we have the seed of Messiah implanted within us by the laying on of hands, we must then nurture it so it matures and allows us to bear fruit.

Paul gives us insight into the kind of fruit we are expected to bear in Galatians 5:22-23:  “but the fruit of the spirit is LOVE. Joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance:  against such there is no law.”

Note that the first fruit mentioned is love.  A great reference to examine regarding love is 1 Corinthians 13, which gives a very thorough understanding of what love is.  It is greater than faith and hope.  I wonder why?  Well, we are called to be faithful.  How do we gain faith?  Paul tells us in Galatians 5:6:  “faith which worketh by love”.  As our love is manifested, our faith grows.  If we desire more faith, we must learn to exhibit more love.  Who are we called to love?  We are told to love the Father, the Son, and really all mankind, even our enemies.

Bearing fruit is a very involved and challenging process.  We must not just be stuck in being called and chosen.  We are called to move forward and bear fruit.  This is where the work begins.  Notice how Messiah describes the importance of bearing fruit in Revelation 2:19:  “ I know thy works and love, and services, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works, and the last to be more than the first.”  Twice he mentions works.  Consider works to be another way of expressing or bearing fruit.  It is twice as important as love, service, faith and patience.  It is interesting to observe that one’s last works or fruit are expected to be greater than the works or fruit we initially produced!

I believe that James has something very interesting to say about the importance of works.  You will find this in James 2:17-18:  “even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.  Yes, a man may say, thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.”

I find it interesting that James considers us a “kind of first fruits of his creation”, James 2:18.  How could this be?  Messiah is called, “the first fruits of them that slept” in 1 Corinthians 15:20.  Again, this is amplified in Colossians 1:18, “he is the head of the body:  the ekklesia: who is the beginning, the first born from the dead.”  It is interesting to note that Messiah is considered both a first fruit and first born.  We are reminded in 1 John 3:2, “we shall be like him”, therefore we too can be considered to be a first fruit and firstborn similar to Messiah.

Now consider what he had to do to allow us to become firstfruits even first born.  He was slain from the foundation of the world.  “He was stricken, smitten of Elohim and afflicted.  But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:4-5.)  For us to be among the 144,000, we must imitate the Son as a “first fruit unto Yahweh and to the Lamb” (Revelation 14:4) and be willing to suffer and die—the ultimate sacrifice.

By asking us to bear fruit, he is asking us to suffer and die as he did for us.  Paul makes this very clear in Romans 8:17: “and if children, then heirs, heirs of Elohim, and joint-heirs with Messiah: if it so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”

How we are able to become a first fruit like Messiah is a mystery.  Consider what we are told in Colossians 1:26-27:

Even the mystery which hath been hid for 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.

Messiah is being formed within us (Galatians 4:19.)  When we are resurrected in the better resurrection, we will be like him, a first fruit and firstborn.

The result comes with a price.  Being called and chosen is grace.  Bearing fruit is a requirement we must choose to fulfill to be worthy of the favor of being called and chosen.  Yes, there will be suffering and it will be difficult.  Remember what we are told in Acts 14:22: “we must through much tribulation enter the kingdom of Yahweh.”

Once we have heard the word and express understanding by being baptized, we have only just begun.  Now we must face the task, the challenge, of bearing fruit.  Messiah offers this cold, sober thought in John 15:2:  “every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that bears fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.”

What is the penalty for not bearing fruit?  We are told in John 15:6 that those who did not bear fruit are cast into the fire.  This refers to the lake of fire, the second death.  This means you will not be in the kingdom but outside with the “dogs, sorcerers, whore mongers, idolaters and those who love a lie,” (Revelation 22:15).

It is imperative that we understand what baptism commits us to do.  Hebrews 10:26-27 offers this insight:

For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful looking for of the judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.

There it is again --a reference to the lake of fire, the second death that precedes the new heavens and earth.  With this change the fire is extinguished and those therein are alive, without inheritance, and outside Yahweh’s house, New Jerusalem.

It is my suggestion that you review the parable of the sower in Matthew 13 as well as the parable of the talents in Matthew 25.  Pray to Yahweh for truth.  We are called to die daily (1 Corinthians 15:31.)  We are told to “present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto Yahweh, which is your reasonable service” (Romans 12:1.)

Paul offers these words of comfort in Philippians 4:13:  “I can do all things through Messiah which strengtheneth me.”  Messiah offers further comfort with these words: “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20) and again in Hebrews 13:5: “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”

It is not our strength but his within us that will carry the day and allow us to bear the fruit necessary to overcome.

WHAT DO WE BELIEVE?

The Father is Yahweh after whom his family is named (Ephesians 3:15 and Exodus 3:15).  At this time the family of Yahweh consists of the Father and the Son (Genesis 3:22 and 19:24, Colossians 1:2, first Thessalonians 1:1).  The Father has not been seen or heard, except by his Son.  However, the Son also is a reflection of the Father (John 5:37, John 1:1-5, John 14:9 and first Corinthians 10:4).  Yahweh is in the process of expanding his family through his human creation by the invisible power of holy spirit (John 14:26, John 15:26, John 16:13-15) Also see these excellent articles by Bob Bondurant posted on our website, “The bread, the body, and the first fruits” from 12/4/18, and “The name of Yahweh Shua” from 1/25/18.

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The Son’s human name is Yahshua.  This name was blotted out after he died in our sins.  (Deuteronomy 29:20).  Our Creator “hath redeemed us from the curse of the law being made a curse for us: for it is written, cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree” (Galatians 3:13).  “Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance [by his physical death] obtained a more excellent name then they.” (Hebrews 1:4) The son was exalted or resurrected by the name of the father Yahweh (Psalms 89:24).  The scriptures clearly note that Yahweh’s name alone is excellent. (Psalms 148:13).  Also, see the article by Bob Bondurant, posted on 12/30/18 titled “First Fruits cannot be Torah observant.”

There are those being called now for the better resurrection when the Messiah returns at the seventh trump (first Thessalonians 4:16).  Those that fully overcome will be resurrected into spiritual bodies when the Messiah returns.  (Revelation 20:4 and Revelation 14:1.)   The Father calls many during this age (John 6:44 and John 6:65) and the Son chooses the 144,000 saints to be resurrected into spiritual bodies (John 15:16). 

Those who overcome in the first hundred years of the last great day will be part of the innumerable multitude and in the family as well, whereas, those who never overcome nonetheless receive the free gift of life and will live outside of the kingdom.  Revelation 21:8 shows that sinners are placed in the lake of fire.  However, we see the same people living outside the kingdom forever (Revelation 22:15).  All of creation will receive the free gift of life! Romans 5:8 and 5:10 show that while sinners will be reconciled, no repentance is required.  All his creation will be corrected whether they be in heaven i.e., the angels, or the fallen angels (Colossians 1:16).  Please see Bob Bondurant’s article “Yahshua Reconciles; Yahweh Shua saves” dated 6/24/18.

The first resurrection is for the 144,000 first fruits or saints (1 Corinthians 15:52-55).  For one to qualify and have the opportunity to overcome into the better resurrection (Revelation 20:6 and Hebrews 11:35) one must repent, be baptized in the name of Yahweh Shua and have hands laid upon them by an elder in Yahweh Shua (Acts 2:38, Acts 8:17-18, Acts 19:5-6.)  Baptism is now the circumcision made without hands (Colossians 2:11-12.)  Also see these articles by Bob Bondurant “Repent and be Baptized Everyone of You in the name of Yahweh Shua” from January 31, 2018 and “Firstfruits are sealed through baptism”, from 3/14/19 on this website.

Overcoming is obedience to Yahweh Shua and overcoming the adversary which allows the growth of Messiah in you (Galatians 4:19.)  We pray to the Father Yahweh and submit all things to the Father Yahweh in the name of his resurrected Son, our Creator, Yahweh Shua (John 14:14.)  Please see the article by Bob Bondurant posted on 11/10/18, “Should You Be In Yahweh Shua?” on this website.

The Messiah’s growth in us allows us to walk in the footsteps of the Messiah. We keep the seventh day Sabbath, that was blessed before any other commandments were given (Genesis 2:3.)  We keep the food laws as delineated in Leviticus 11.  The Messiah being formed in us allows us to follow the doctrine of the Messiah (Hebrews 6:1-2) by leaving the old covenant behind and living under the new or better covenant.  Also see the excellent articles by Bob Bondurant, “The New Covenant Feasts of Yahweh,” August 25, 2018 and “The New Covenant Passover Versus the Jews Passover” from April 13, 2019, as well as “Only the new covenant is for the firstfruits” from 7/27/18. 

There are no perfect Bible translations.  We use the King James Version of the bible along with the Strong’s concordance.  There are many problems with many words translated from the Hebrew and the Greek such as Lord, God, hell, church, sheol, cross, and Jesus.  As an example, Paul in 2 Corinthians 6:2 was mistranslated and confused the message by saying today is “the day of salvation.”  However, Isaiah 49:8 correctly states it as “a day of salvation have I helped thee”. Thus, today is a day of salvation for the 144,000 and for those who overcome in the first hundred years of the last great day. See the articles by Bob Bondurant, “Revelations You Should Know” from 1/30/18, and “This Age is the Only Day of Salvation for the Firstfruits” 5/31/19.

There is strength in the body of Messiah or the assembly.  The first fruits assemble on the Sabbath with brethren of like faith either in person, by phone, or by other electronic means (Hebrews 10:25.)  The body prays for each other, encourages each other, and takes their relationship with each other very seriously. We believe that the Messiah is being formed within each of us as we overcome (Galatians 4:19 and Revelation 1, 2, and 3.)  We realize the 10 commandments have been magnified in the new covenant, as our Creator says.  Anger towards a brother is now equivalent to killing (Matthew 5:21-22) and lust towards a married woman is equivalent to adultery, as noted in Matthew 5:28. How we respond to a fellow first fruit is a response to Messiah who is being formed within each of us (Matthew 25:45.)  Please see the article by Bob Bondurant “The Significance of Love in the New Covenant” from 8/29/16.

The goal of a first fruit is to overcome so that the Messiah will be fully formed in us when our physical life has ended.   That will enable us to be in the better resurrection at the seventh trump when the Messiah returns.  It is only the Messiah in us that provides a chance of keeping his magnified 10 commandments. If we are chosen, we will be like Messiah and we shall be with him in the new heaven and earth forever.  (1 John 3:2 and Revelation 14:4.)  Also see the article by Bob Bondurant “What Must You Do to Have Eternal Life” posted on 1/4/19.

We believe it is best to seek close fellowship with brethren who are baptized in the name of Yahweh Shua.  If you are called and baptized while still single do not become unequally yoked (2 Corinthians 6:14).  If you are married when baptized, refer to Paul’s excellent guidance in 1 Corinthians 7:8-16.  Seek peace and pursue it (Psalms 34:14).

Pray to Father Yahweh in the name of his resurrected Son, Yahweh Shua, for truth and wisdom.  We suggest reading all the articles on our website under the News section starting with the oldest. If you feel drawn to these teachings, then seriously consider being baptized.  May Yahweh and Yahweh Shua bless your endeavor.

SALVATION DECEPTION

One of the greatest deceptions perpetrated by the Adversary, aka Satan, is the teaching that a human name can result in salvation.  Reconciliation is the free gift of life for all created beings, including Satan and the fallen angels.  Reconciliation does not require repentance or knowing the Creator’s human name.  However, salvation at this point in time (a day of salvation for those called) requires knowing the name of our Creator to even qualify for  salvation. One has to be baptized in our Creator’s name, Yahweh Shua, have hands laid on by an elder to receive the down payment of the holy spirit, and then begin overcoming to have an opportunity to be chosen.  See the excellent article by Robert Bondurant 06/24/2018, “Yahshua reconciles; Yahweh Shua saves” on this website.

Our Creator is the only one that has died in sin. All the sins of the seen and unseen world have been laid on him, Isaiah 53:6.  Yahweh directs his love towards us as the Messiah died for us while we were yet sinners (Romans 5:8).  This verse shows that no repentance is required, unlike salvation.  Reconciliation is the free gift of life for all creation. 2 Corinthians 5:21 confirms that our Creator was made to be sin for us who knew no sin.  Furthermore, Galatians 3:13 notes that “Messiah has redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us, for it is written, cursed is everyone that hangeth on the tree.”

Deuteronomy 29:20 states that Yahweh will blot his name out from heaven that has all the curses laid upon him.  How can the eternal name of salvation be blotted out?  The scriptures do not contradict themselves.  The human name of our Creator was blotted out and unable to save.  This is also confirmed in Acts 4:12 “neither is there salvation in any other; for there is none other name under heaven given among men [including the human name of our Creator], whereby we must be saved.”  Thus, no human name can bring about salvation. 

A sister told me that the word, Hallelujah, should probably be Hallelu Yahweh.  She is exactly right. The word Yah has been a part of many human names such as Joshua, Yahshua, Elijah, Isaiah, and Jeremiah.  The letter J was not in any language until the last 500 years. Yahshua, (the son of Nun) which is the human name of our Creator, cannot bring about salvation. Only the name of Yahweh Shua can accomplish that.

The Pharisees prohibited saying the name of Yahweh, and the scribes mistakenly removed the name of Yahweh from the scriptures and replaced it with titles such as lord, God, etc.   This was done in spite of the fact that the name of Yahweh was originally in scripture almost 7,000 times. 

Hebrews 1:4 confirms that by inheritance, i.e., our Creator’s death, he obtained a more excellent name.  Psalms 148:13 confirms that the name Yahweh alone is excellent.

Psalms 89:24 confirms that in his name (Yahweh) shall his horn (or power) be exalted (raised/resurrected).  Furthermore Philippians 2:9 says our Creator has been exalted, i.e., resurrected into a spiritual body and given a name above every name.  Furthermore, the Prophet Joel, in Joel 2:32 states that “whosoever shall call on the name of Yahweh shall be delivered: for in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance as Yahweh hath said, and in the remnant whom Yahweh shall call.”  This is also confirmed by Peter in Acts 2:21 and in Paul in Romans 10:13.

Our Creator has been carrying out the plan of the father from the beginning.  You will see that Yahweh of the old covenant is the spiritual rock the Israelites followed, which is the Messiah (Corinthians 10:4).  He was the one that Abraham was dealing with when he took Isaac up to Mount Moriah (Yahweh will provide).  He was the one Moses was dealing with at the burning bush.  He was the one the angels and the adversary were dealing with in the first two chapters of Job.  He was the one that prepared a fleshly body for himself to take on the sin of the world, which was the greatest act of kindness of all time. He was the first born resurrected from the physical body into a spiritual body, and now is Yahweh our Savior Yahweh Shua, which contains the name of the father Yahweh and the son, our Creator Yahweh Shua.

We know that the tabernacle of the old convenant with Aaron and the Levites was a physical copy of what occurs in the holy of holies in heaven.  Nonetheless, even Aaron the physical priest, had to have the full tetragrammaton on his forehead. There are many deceptions in the different translations of the scriptures.  It is always best to start with the King James Bible that keys back to a Strong’s concordance. However, there are many errors in the King James version, such as in 2 Corinthians 6:2 which says now is the day of salvation, which suggests that this is the last chance and promotes fear which is used as a deception by religionists.  Isaiah 49:8 has it right when it says a day of salvation. Thus, a day of salvation in the new covenant, which began at Pentecost at the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, is a time for those called in this age. Hopefully, Messiah will be fully formed in us and we become a part of the better resurrection and the 144,000, which is confirmed by Paul in Galatians 4:19 as he states “I travail in birth till Messiah be formed in you.”  Another day of salvation will be the first 100 years of the last great day when the adversary is let out and a new group gets the chance to overcome and become part of the innumerable multitude.  All those who fail will still get the free gift of life, since he took on the sin of the world and the free gift of life is given to all. These will live forever outside the kingdom.  Revelation 22:15 shows that the people living outside the kingdom in the New Heaven and earth were previously placed in the lake of fire, Rev 20:14-15.

Matthew 28:19 further emphasizes the importance that baptism be done in the name, “not names” of the father and the son. The name Yahweh Shua contains the name of the father Yahweh and the name of the son Yahweh Shua.  Further research by Bob Bondurant regarding Revelation 14:1 shows that in the original Greek the verse should say his name and his father’s name in their foreheads.

Many are called but few are chosen.  The calling involves the name of faith which is the name of our resurrected Creator Yahweh Shua.  It is the key that has been hidden.  Hiding the name, the key to salvation, is one of the greatest deceptions perpetrated since the onset of the new covenant.

When you use the name Yah or Elijah or Isaiah or Jeremiah or Joshua/Yahshua (also the human name of our Creator) these are all bringing the eternal heavenly name down to a human level and will not qualify you for the better resurrection.  Remember Acts 4:12, any name given to a man (including the human name of our Creator) will not serve you in achieving your goal.

You do not have to know any name for reconciliation.  Our Creator is going to do away with death by life so everyone ever created will live forever. However, if you want to be in the family and in the kingdom, this requires baptism in the correct name, hands being laid on you, and then overcoming to the end as confirmed in Revelations 1–3.

The eternal name of the Father in paleo Hebrew is the tetragrammaton. Names are transliterated into other languages to preserve the phonics or the way a name sounds. The Hebrew tetragrammaton is Yahweh in English and sounds like Yahweh in English and Hebrew.

Please look at the articles from 02/04/2020 by George Gaber on our website and 01/25/2015, 04/17/2018, and 02/04/2015 by Robert Bondurant.  Our Creator loves all his creation including the good and the bad angels, the adversary, and all humans.  However, he does not like our actions as they all are filthy rags to him. Therefore, pray to Yahweh, the Father, in the name of his son our wonderful Creator, Yahweh Shua, for wisdom and truth.

DON'T SEETHE THE KID IN ITS MOTHER'S MILK

This bible verse is found in Deuteronomy 14:21, Exodus 23:19 and Exodus 34:26.  The meaning of these verses is a matter of debate. It could be that it was a Canaanite ritual, or simply that mother’s milk, which is meant to provide life, should not be used to destroy physical life.  Other meanings suggest the Canaanites used this as a fertility ritual and was further used to spread on their crops and vineyards.  Some rabbinical teachers in fact prohibit consuming dairy along with any kind of meat as complying with kosher law.

However, perhaps there is a spiritual meaning applicable to those raising children in the faith.  First Peter 2:2 notes that “as newborn babes desire the sincere milk of the word that ye may grow thereby.” In other words, milk is the teaching of the scriptures to a young person in the faith. Paul confirms this in Hebrews 5:12: “for when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of Yahweh and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat”. Matthew 20:25-28 and 2 Timothy 2:24 note that as teachers we should be servants and be gentle to all.

Paul indicates in 2 Timothy 3:10 that from a child Timothy had known the word that could make him wise to salvation. Indeed Deuteronomy 6:6-7 notes that we shall talk about the word with our children. Psalm 127:3 says that children are gifts from Yahweh, and Proverbs 17:6 notes that grandchildren are the crown of an old man. Proverbs 22:6 says that we should “train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”  This could be talking about training someone that is young i.e., an adult that is new to the word or your own child who is young physically and bringing them along gently in the way they should go. Proverbs 29:15 &17 explain that we should correct or discipline our children or someone young in the word, but again this should be done tenderly.  Most of all, children need to be reassured that they are loved unconditionally in the same way Our Creator loves all of us unconditionally.  Remember our best actions are as filthy rags, so try to be loving as you instruct your physical children or those that are new to the word.

Colossians 3:21 and Ephesians 6:4 further explain that we should not provoke children to anger.  Indeed, we should control our temper for anger resides in the bosom of fools (Ecclesiastes 7:9).  Our Creator is no fool, and the adversary is likely the wrath of Yahweh. See Job 1 and 2 where it is clear the adversary has to get permission to unleash his anger.

Remember Paul notes in 1 Corinthians 7:14 that even if your spouse and children are unbelieving, they are set apart and Holy because of your faith.  Therefore, do all things in love and constantly reassure your children or someone you are instructing about your unconditional love. Often small children get confused, as they may think being corrected means you do not love them.  They have to be constantly reassured that they are loved and it is just these particular behaviors or actions that need to be corrected.  In fact, once they understand that, it goes a long way towards their security.  Even a heathen takes care of their family (Matthew 5:43-48) therefore, how much more should the believer gently take care of his family. Furthermore, we are instructed to consider others better than ourselves, Philippians 2:3.

Thus, the admonition to not to boil a child in his mother’s milk may have a spiritual meaning. Meaning that taking the scriptures that are Holy and forcing them on young children or adults who are young in the word and turning them off to such an extent that they actually turn away from Our Creator and His teachings would be tragic.  In fact, we should do all things in love and edify one and another, especially those of the household of faith.

See the article on love published on 8/29/16 by Robert Bondurant on this website. If this article interests you, we suggest reading all the articles under “news” on the website (in reverse order), pray to Father Yahweh in the name of Yahweh Shua, and seriously consider taking the first step, which is baptism.