The good news is that Yehovah ordained Yeshua to announce the coming of His kingdom here on earth. Many would be shocked to find out that the Bible defines the gospel differently than what they have always been told. A thorough reading shows He brought and that the apostles continued to preach. The True Gospel e The spiritual path begins with a direct call from Yeshua: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. ” This imperative is the doorway to salvation—a foundational, inward shift away from sin and a fallen world, and a redirection of the heart toward the sovereign authority of God. Matthew 4:17 — “From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, ‘Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” Mark 1:15 — “And saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.’” 2. The Doorway: Water Baptism and the Holy Spiri t Following the resurrection and ascension of Yeshua, Peter declared the active steps of covenant entry at Pentecost: turning in repentance, being buried with Messiah in baptism, and receiving divine empowerment through the Spirit. Acts 2:38 — “Then Peter said unto them, ‘Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.’” John 3:5 — “Jesus answered, ‘Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.’” 3. The Blood: Grafted into the Commonwealth of Israel By the blood shed on the tree, the dividing wall of hostility was torn down. Nations once alienated from the promises and covenants are brought near and grafted as wild olive branches into the root of Israel. Ephesians 2:12–13 — “That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: But now in Yesgua messiah ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.” Romans 11:17 — “A nd if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree.” 4. The Commission: Gathering Others into the Harvest Salvation is not walked in isolation; a grafted branch bears fruit. Believers are commanded to act as fishers of men and ambassadors, working to gather the lost into the Father’s house before the end. Matthew 28:19–20 — “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.” Matthew 9:37–38 — “Then saith he unto his disciples, ‘The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.’” Luke 14:23 — “And the lord said unto the servant, ‘Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.’” 5. The Perseverance: Holding Fast Until the End The culmination of salvation requires endurance through trials, testing, and persecution. The promise of the eternal crown belongs to those who do not turn back. Matthew 24:13 — “But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.” Hebrews 10:35–36 — “Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” Revelation 2:25–26 — “But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations.” What Did Yeshua Preach? Many would be shocked to find out that the Bible defines the gospel differently than what they have always been told. A thorough reading shows that accepting Christ's blood in payment for our sins—as foundationally important as it is—is not the focus of the "good news" that He brought and that the apostles continued to preach. In addition to dying for our sins, Yeshua came to earth as a messenger from Yehovah the Father: The good news is that Yehovah ordained Yeshua to announce the coming of His kingdom here on earth. The announcement of "good news"— the very best news that could be heard today—which the Father gave through Yeshua, was about His Kingdom being established on earth. What is a kingdom? It is essentially a nation, with all of its citizens, land, and laws, ruled by a government. In biblical usage, a kingdom can also mean a family from a single parent grown into a nation. A kingdom has four basic elements: a king, supreme ruler, or governing agent; territory, with its specific location and definite boundary lines; subjects or citizens within that territorial jurisdiction; and laws and a form of government through which the will of the ruler is exercised. If we ignore any one of these essential elements—if we ignore the message that Yeshua brought from the Father—we will have a distorted faith, one that will not bring salvation. Who Will Be King? There can be no doubt that the King of God's Kingdom will be Yeshua. Even though He did not exercise any civil authority while on earth when He returns, He will be "King of kings and Lord of lords" Timothy 6:15; Revelation 19:16; 17:14). Other prophets also foretold of a coming king, not just of Israel and Judah, but also extending to the entire world. Isaiah tells us: For unto us, a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace, there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. (Isaiah 9:6-7) Where Will the Kingdom Be Established? A dominant falsehood that Satan has foisted on mankind is the belief that one's soul goes to heaven after death. Many people assume that the phrase Kingdom of God is synonymous with heaven, but the Bible teaches that when Yeshua returns, the Kingdom of God will be established on earth! First, notice how the Bible completely refutes the notion of "going to heaven" after death. Peter tells the crowd on the day of Pentecost, "Men and brethren, let me speak freely to you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.. .. For David did not ascend into the heavens" (Acts 2:29, 34). This "man after God's own heart" is not in heaven, but still in the grave! Our Savior confirms this in John 3:13: "No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven." Ecclesiastes 9:5,10 The dead saints of the Old and New Testaments alike are sleeping in their graves, awaiting the resurrection - without consciousness. Job 14:14-15 Job describes waiting for the resurrection in this way: "If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait, till my change comes. You shall call, and I will answer You. Revelation 5:10, "And You have made them a kingdom (royal race) and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth!" Revelation 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying; "The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Yehovah and His Son, and He shall reign forever and ever!" Revelation 21:21. And I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also, there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. … Revelation 21:1 He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son." Who Are the Kingdom's Subjects and Citizens? Even though the entire world will be ruled by Yeshua when He establishes the Kingdom on earth, not everyone on earth will be a citizen of that Kingdom. Everyone will be subject to the King of Kings, but not everyone will have entered into that spiritual Kingdom. John 3:3 Yeshua revealed this truth to Nicodemus. When Nicodemus came to Him at night, Yeshua told him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God" . I Corinthians 15:50. Paul told the Corinthians "Flesh and blood [mortal humans] cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption" While we have a physical, flesh-and-blood body, we may be heirs of the Kingdom, but we cannot enter fully into the Kingdom, nor can we see it, until we become spirit—given a glorious spirit-composed body in the resurrection. This means that, even though all of mankind will be subject to the Kingdom that Yeshua will rule on earth, they will not necessarily be a part of it. Matthew 25:31-34 When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on His right hand, "Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." The Kingdom of God, then, will be ruled by Yeshua and will be inherited by those who have been glorified upon being resurrected from the dead. The resurrected saints—citizens of God's Kingdom—will rule along with Yeshua over the remaining peoples of the earth (Daniel 7:27; II Timothy 2:12; Revelation 2:26-28; 5:9-10; 20:4-6; 22:5). What are the Laws of the Kingdom? Judges 21:25 . Law is simply a guide for people to follow to ensure cohesion, agreement, and peace in civil and interpersonal relationships. Without an understood standard, enforced by a sovereign ruler, everyone would act according to his own whim or desire, and nothing good or worthwhile would be produced. The Kingdom of God is no different. I Corinthians 14:33 God is not the author of confusion. His Kingdom will be peaceful and orderly because everyone who will enter into it will have voluntarily submitted himself to the law - the commandments - of God. God will not have anyone in His Kingdom who demonstrates, by the pattern of his life, that he will not obey Him. (Matthew 7:21-23; Hebrews 10:26-31). Revelation 12:17 describes the saints as those "who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Yeshua. These two statements - loving God and loving your neighbor as oneself - encapsulate the first four and the last six commandments respectively. The commandments merely define further how to love God and love man. We love God in general by placing Him first, by not adopting physical aids in worshiping Him, by not bearing His name in vain, and by keeping the seventh-day Sabbath holy. We love men, in general, by honoring our parents, not murdering, not committing adultery, not stealing, not lying, and not coveting. John 14:15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him." "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Fathers who sent Me." Here is the core breakdown of why many modern Christians leave out the commandments and repentance: Fear of Rejection: Many worry that talking about sin and rules makes them look judgmental, legalistic, or "fire-and-brimstone." They omit the hard truths to avoid driving people away. The Comfort Business: To fill pews, many churches have traded a message of conviction for a message of comfort. It’s easier to sell God as a cosmic therapist who wants to bless you than a King who demands repentance. "Cheap Grace": There is a widespread misunderstanding that because salvation is a free gift, God's moral laws no longer matter. It offers forgiveness without requiring a change in behavior. Avoiding Hypocrisy: Proclaiming the commandments holds up a mirror to the world—but it also holds one up to the person preaching. It is easier to offer vague positivity than to live out a strict, counter-cultural standard. The Bottom Line: You cannot have the "Good News" without the bad news. The Commandments show us where we are broken, Repentance is turning away from that brokenness, and Grace is the rescue. Without the first two, the rescue means nothing. The Gospel (in Hebrew, the Besorah—"good news") that Yeshua (Jesus) personally preached is summarized in Mark 1:14–15: "Now after John was put in prison, Yeshua came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, 'The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.'" While modern ears often hear "the gospel" defined exclusively as the mechanics of individual salvation (how to go to heaven when you die), Yeshua’s proclamation was broader, deeper, and grounded in the Hebrew Scriptures: the Gospel of the Kingdom of God (Besorat HaMalkhut). He announced that the sovereign rule, authority, and covenant reign of the Creator had broken directly into this fallen world through the King Himself. 1. "The Time is Fulfilled" (Prophetic Arrival) When Yeshua said the time was fulfilled, He was speaking to a nation longing for deliverance. The prophecies of Daniel (the timeline of Daniel 9 and the stone that crushes the kingdoms of the world in Daniel 2) and Isaiah were reaching their climax. In Luke 4:18–19, He opened the scroll of Isaiah 61 in the Nazareth synagogue to define His mandate: Preaching good tidings to the poor and humble. Healing the brokenhearted. Proclaiming liberty to the captives and the opening of prison to those who are bound. Proclaiming the acceptable year of the Lord (the ultimate Jubilee release from sin and debt). 2. "The Kingdom of God is at Hand" (The Core Proclamation) Yeshua did not preach an abstract philosophy; He preached an active government and reign: Sovereignty over the Kingdom of Darkness: Every time Yeshua cast out a demon, healed incurable diseases, or raised the dead, He was demonstrating that Satan’s usurpation of the earth was being overthrown. "If I cast out demons by the finger of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you" (Luke 11:20). The Nature of the King’s Reign: His kingdom was not of this worldly system—it did not advance through political intrigue, violence, or human armies (John 18:36). Instead, it advanced through truth, sacrificial love, humility, and righteousness. Present and Future: The Kingdom is already here in the hearts and walk of those who submit to the King, and it is yet to come in its physical, global fullness when the King returns to establish His reign in Jerusalem (Zechariah 14; Revelation 11:15). 3. "Repent" (Teshuvah — A Complete Return) To enter this Kingdom, the requirement was not a passive intellectual nod, but Teshuvah—a radical turning around: Turning from Self-Rule to God's Rule: Repentance means laying down rebellion, secular autonomy, and false religious pretenses. Internalizing the Commandments: In the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), Yeshua explained the constitution of the Kingdom. He made it clear that He did not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets, but to fill them to the full (Matthew 5:17). Kingdom repentance goes beyond external legalism to the motives of the heart—eradicating lust, hatred, pride, and greed. Fruit of Repentance: Just as John the Baptist warned, Yeshua taught that true repentance always bears observable, righteous fruit (Matthew 7:16–21). 4. "Believe in the Good News" (Covenant Faith & Allegiance) In the biblical mindset, "belief" (emunah) is not merely agreeing that God exists; it is active loyalty, trust, and obedience to the King: Trusting the Father’s Provision: Ceasing to worry about food, drink, and clothing like the nations do, but rather "seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you" (Matthew 6:33). Trusting the Sacrifice of the Son: Yeshua taught that He came "not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many" (Mark 10:45). The Good News is that the King took the curse of our disobedience upon Himself at Passover, shedding His blood to ratify the New Covenant (Matthew 26:28). Victory Over the Grave: Yeshua promised that whoever hears His word and believes Him who sent Him has passed from death into life (John 5:24), anchored by His own resurrection as the firstfruits from the dead. 5. Summary: What Entering the Gospel Requires In Yeshua's own words, walking in the Gospel means: Denying Self: "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). Obeying the Father's Will: "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven" (Matthew 7:21). Loving God and Neighbor: Loving the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loving your neighbor as yourself (Mark 12:29–31). Proclaiming the Kingdom to All Nations: "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come" (Matthew 24:14). In short, the Gospel Yeshua taught is the royal proclamation that God’s reign has arrived in His Messiah, calling every human heart to turn away from sin, enter covenant peace with the Father through the Son, and live as an obedient citizen of His eternal Kingdom. In ancient kingdoms, when a king ascended his throne, he issued a royal charter or legal code declaring how his realm would be governed and what was expected of his subjects. In Matthew 5–7, Yeshua goes up on a mountain—echoing Moses ascending Mount Sinai—sits down in the posture of a reigning king and teacher, and delivers the manifesto of His newly inaugurated reign. The Sermon on the Mount is not an impractical, idealistic philosophy, nor is it a checklist to earn salvation. It is the living, practical constitution of the Kingdom of God, dictating the character, inner motives, ethics, and daily allegiance required of every citizen walking under Messiah's rule. 1. The Preamble: The Citizen’s Internal Disposition (The Beatitudes) Any national constitution opens with foundational values. Earthly empires prize military conquest, political clout, wealth, and self-assertion. Yeshua begins His charter (Matthew 5:3–12) by turning the world's value system completely upside down: Poor in Spirit: Recognizing total spiritual bankruptcy and utter dependence on the King. Mourning: Grieving over personal sin and the brokenness of a fallen world. Meekness: Possessing harnessed strength, patience, and humility rather than violent ambition. Hunger for Righteousness: Longing for God’s righteous order to prevail more than craving food or physical comfort. Mercy and Purity of Heart: Extending forgiveness and maintaining undivided, uncorrupted loyalty to God. Peacemaking: Actively reconciling estranged parties, reflecting the character of the Father. These are not separate groups of people receiving different rewards; together, they describe the temperament of the citizen who has laid down self-rule. 2. The Citizen’s Public Office: Salt and Light Citizens of the Kingdom do not live in isolationist enclaves; they are embedded directly into a decaying and dark culture (Matthew 5:13–16): Salt of the Earth: In antiquity, salt was a preservative that arrested rot and decay. Kingdom citizens preserve truth, hold back moral corruption, and bring spiritual flavor to the societies they inhabit. Light of the World: Light exposes danger and guides the traveler. Believers do not hide their allegiance to the King; their visible, tangible good works shine so that observers give glory directly to the Father. 3. The Legal Standard: Fulfilling and Internalizing the Law In Matthew 5:17–20, Yeshua establishes the legal framework of His government, dispelling any thought of lawlessness or anarchy: "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled." To "fulfill" (pleroo) in Hebrew thought means to bring the law to its fullest intended meaning and expression, not to abolish it. Yeshua contrasts the superficial, external legalism of the religious establishment with the King’s internal standard. Through a series of six antitheses ("You have heard that it was said... but I say to you"), He shows that the King's law governs the thoughts and desires before an act is ever committed: Murder vs. Contempt: It is not enough to refrain from physical murder; harboring bitter anger, resentment, or hurling venomous insults (Raca) makes one liable to judgment (5:21–26). Adultery vs. Lust: Purity is not just refraining from physical unfaithfulness; looking with covetous intent is adultery in the heart (5:27–30). Oaths vs. Total Integrity: Citizens do not need elaborate religious oaths or legal loopholes to verify their truthfulness; their word is their bond—their "Yes" means yes, and their "No" means no (5:33–37). Retaliation vs. Sacrificial Generosity: Rather than demanding immediate vengeance ("an eye for an eye"), citizens yield personal rights, go the extra mile, and overcome evil with good (5:38–42). Love for Enemies: The ultimate test of Kingdom citizenship is reflecting the Father’s indiscriminate benevolence—praying for persecutors and blessing those who curse you (5:43–48). 4. Public Duty & Worship: Sincerity Over Religious Theater In Matthew 6, Yeshua regulates the three primary pillars of personal religious duty: giving, prayer, and fasting. In earthly systems, piety is often weaponized for social prestige. In the Kingdom, performance art is condemned: Secret Giving (Alms): Giving to the needy without sounding a trumpet or announcing tax write-offs; the left hand does not know what the right is doing. Secret Prayer: Communing behind closed doors with the Father, rather than reciting vain, repetitive words to impress bystanders. He provides the Model Prayer (the Lord's Prayer), teaching citizens to align their desires with the Father’s name, His kingdom coming, and His will being done on earth. Secret Fasting: Anointing the head and washing the face so that the physical affliction of fasting is unseen by men, directed only to the Father who sees in secret. 5. The Economic System: Trust, Not Striving Every kingdom has an economy. The economy of the world is driven by fear, scarcity, hoarding, and status anxiety. The Kingdom of God operates on radical faith in divine provision (Matthew 6:19–34): Currency: True wealth is not stored in physical barns, bank vaults, or commodities where moth and rust destroy; it is stored in heaven through generous, righteous living. Singular Focus: A servant cannot serve two masters. You cannot pledge allegiance to the Creator while serving Mammon (wealth/money). Freedom from Worry: Citizens do not sweat and panic over daily bread or clothing like the pagans do. The King feeds the birds of the air and clothes the lilies of the field. The citizen's sole operational directive is: "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." (Matthew 6:33) 6. Relational Protocol: Righteous Discernment Without Self-Righteous Condemnation In Matthew 7:1–12, Yeshua sets the rules for how citizens treat one another: The Spec and the Log: Before attempting to perform delicate eye surgery on a brother’s fault, remove the massive log of blind self-righteousness from your own eye. Holy Discernment: While judgment is warned against, discernment is commanded—do not cast pearls before swine or give what is sacred to dogs. Persistent Petitions: Keep asking, seeking, and knocking, trusting that the Father gives good gifts to His children. The Royal Rule (The Golden Rule): "Whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." (Matthew 7:12) 7. The Ratification: Hearing vs. Doing A constitution is useless if it is merely read and debated rather than obeyed. Yeshua concludes His address with four sobering warnings demanding personal allegiance: Two Gates: The wide, crowded gate leading to destruction versus the narrow, difficult gate leading to life (7:13–14). Two Trees: True prophets and false prophets, known not by their charisma or titles, but by their actual fruit (7:15–20). Two Confessions: Warning that crying "Lord, Lord" or performing signs in His name is worthless if one practices lawlessness (anomia). Only those who do the will of the Father will enter (7:21–23). Two Foundations: The sermon ends with a dramatic builder’s test. The person who hears these words and builds on them is a wise man who digs deep and anchors his house on the solid bedrock. When the storms, floods, and winds beat against that life, it stands firm. The person who hears and does not obey builds on shifting sand—and great is the fall of it (7:24–27). When Yeshua concluded, the crowds were astonished. He did not quote human traditions or cite precedent like the scribes; He spoke as the Lawgiver and King Himself, laying down the permanent, unalterable rule of life for all who call Him Lord.

The Three greatest questions of life 1. Where did I come from? 2. Why am I here? You are here to fear God, and keep His commandments for this is the duty of all mankind. 3. Where am I going? Your lifeline determines whether you will spend eternity with God. The purpose of life The purpose of life video The Ten Commandments 613 and 1500 commandments What Does It Mean to Walk Like Christ? Be aware of The RabbiI when talking about the New Testament. Romeans 11:25 The Three greatest questions of life 1. Where did I come from? The answer is in Genesis 1.1 God created everything 2. Why am I here? That's found in Genesis 15:6 and Ecclesiastes 12:1 Your here to determine your destiny, fear God, and keep His commandments for this is the duty of all mankind. For God will judge every secret thing whether good or evil Hebrew 9:27 3. Where am I going? that's in Genesis 25:8 Your lifeline determines whether you will spend eternity with God in the new Jerusalem on earth or whether you will spend it in the lake of fire. Weeping and gnashing of teeth your choice. The Fear of God is Utmost …12And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body. 13 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man. 14For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil. Ecclesiastes 12:13 If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. Proverbs 28:9 7 Psalm 101:7 No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies shall continue before my eyes. 7 I will not allow deceivers to serve in my house, and liars will not stay in my presence. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back from captivity. [f ] I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.” Chist redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree." He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Yeshua Messiah so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Galatians 3:14 The decrees of Yehovah are trustworthy , making wise the simple. The commandments of Yehovah are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of Yehovah are clear, giving insight into living. Reverence for Yehovah is pure , lasting forever. The laws of Yehovah are true ; each one is fair. They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them. Psalm 19:7 The one who belongs listens and responds to Yehovah's words. If you don't listen and respond , it is because you don't belong to Yehovah." John 8:47 The phrase "salvation is by grace through faith, not by works, so that no one can boast" comes from the Bible (Ephesians 2:8-9) and emphasizes that salvation is a free gift from God received by faith, not earned through good deeds. While works are not the source of salvation, they are a natural and evidence of a genuine, transformed life that results from receiving God's grace through faith. Every verse requires Obedience Every command is an act of obedience refusal is a deliberate act of defiance We are witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit, who is given by God to those who obey him.” Acts 5:32 And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn’t obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment.” John 3: Must Live Whoever claims to live in him must live as Yeshua did.1 John 2:6 Must Do But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. James 1:2 Love John 14:15, which states, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments". Salvation Matthew 19:17, as stating, "If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments". Faith , James 2:17 states, "So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead" Baptism & Repentance Acts 2:32 Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven, and you will receive the gift of the … Sabbath Exodus 20:8. The full passage, Exodus 20:8-11, explains that six days are for labor, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord, a day to do no work to honor the creation and God's rest. Works Ephesians 2:10, which states, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them" Food laws Leviticus Chapter 11. This chapter details God's instructions to Moses and Aaron regarding which land animals, water animals, birds, and flying insects the Israelites were permitted to eat and which were considered detestable. Born again Yeshua Messiah replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”John 3: Gods appointed days Leviticus 23:1-4, which describes the Lord's appointed feasts (also known as God's holy days) that the Israelites were to proclaim as sacred assemblies at their appointed times. This chapter details the Sabbath and other festivals like the Passover and Festival of Unleavened Bread. Worship God in Spirit and truth John 4:24, where Jesus states, "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth". This passage emphasizes that genuine worship comes from a transformed inner being (the "spirit"), empowered by the Holy Spirit and unhindered by physical location, and aligns with the revealed truth of God's word and character, Endures to the end Matthew 24:13 in the Bible states, "but the one who endures to the end will be saved" Grafted into Israel – Ephesians 2:12–13 remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Confess Matthew 10:32 is Jesus's command that "everyone who confesses me before men, I also will confess before my Father who is in heaven" Calls on the name Romans 10:13-15 13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

I am a wretched sinner and deserve the Second death, however, if Yehovah would choose to spare my soul I would give it gladly to save yours. The choice is yours to continue to follow the church, the man or scripture, the inspired word of Yehovah, which leads to life. Or follow man which leads to dea My Journey About nineteen years ago, while attending a men's Bible study, one of the regulars told me something that shocked me: he said I wasn’t a Christian. At the time, I was offended and insulted! I had no idea what he meant. Yet, without realizing it, he ended up giving me the greatest gift anyone could ever give another person. I believe God was using that moment to tell me I was heading in the wrong direction. I was relying on myself instead of Him, and relying on men to teach me instead of His Word and His Spirit. I realized I needed to unlearn man-made church doctrines and challenge everything I’d been taught that didn't align with scriptural truth. That very night, I had a life-altering dream about the rapture. People all around me were rising to meet the Savior, but I was being left behind. Waking up shaken, I began repenting of every sin I could think of. I got on my knees and surrendered my life completely to God, promising to be obedient to His every word without question. That decision changed everything. The Bible opened up to me like never before, and I realized that much of what I had been taught did not match up with Scripture. When I began sharing my excitement about God's truth, I quickly found that few people wanted to hear it. But since 2008, I have been on a quest to seek and obey only God’s truth to the best of my ability. In the pages and videos that follow, I will share the scripture verses that changed my life beyond a shadow of a doubt so you can decide for yourself. These are God’s own words, and rejecting them has eternal consequences. As Yeshua warned in Matthew 15:9, "Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God." This book and video are my gift to you. The teachings of modern church doctrine often contradict the Word of God, but Scripture warns us: "You must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak" (Matthew 12:36), and "Everyone must die once, and after that be judged" (Hebrews 9:27). The accompanying video explores the Hebrew roots of our faith, highlighting individuals whom God called out of the modern church to seek His truth. Our Savior is a Hebrew Jew whose true name is Yeshua ("salvation"), sent by His Father, Yehovah. Scripture was written with a Hebraic mindset, and God gave us His instructions—the Torah—for His children to follow. Remember, "It is a sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it" (James 4:17). I know that I am a sinner who deserves eternal separation from God. Yet, if Yehovah would spare my soul, I would gladly give my life to help save yours. The choice is yours: follow the traditions of man, which lead to death, or follow the inspired Word of Yehovah, which leads to life.

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"Abomination of desolation" is a phrase from the Book of Daniel describing the pagan sacrifices with which the 2nd century BCE Greek king Antiochus IV replaced the twice-daily offering in the Jewish temple, or alternatively the altar on which such offerings were made. End times last Generation Timeline Explained Sacrifice will resume Ruler will make a covenant Those in Judah flee The End of America 144,000 The Greater Exodus The GREAT Harlot One world religion Tribulation Two Wittness Revelation’s End-Time Prophecy Zephaniah 2 Prophecy Gaza The church is Mystey Bablyon The Dead in Christ will rise and He will return White Throne judgement Revelation’s “End of the World” Timeline Explained The Church is The Great Harlot it will be left behind New Jerusalem *REVEALED When we look at these through the lens of the Torah and the agricultural cycle of Israel, the specific month and the exact appointed time become unmistakably clear. Here is the step-by-step breakdown of the two clues He gave us: Clue 1: "No Man Knows the Day or the Hour" When Yeshua used the phrase "But about that day or hour no one knows" (Matthew 24:36), His listeners wouldn't have heard it as a statement of permanent, clueless ignorance. In first-century Judea, "The Day and the Hour No Man Knows" was a well-known Hebrew idiom specifically referring to Yom Teruah—the Feast of Trumpets. Unlike all other biblical feasts that occur in the middle of a month when the moon is full and bright, the Feast of Trumpets takes place on the 1st day of the 7th month (Tishrei). Because the Hebrew calendar is based on the sighting of the moon, a new month could not officially begin until two witnesses physically stood on the walls of Jerusalem and spotted the very first sliver of the crescent moon (the new moon). If the sky was cloudy, or if the moon was obscured, the feast could be delayed by a day. Therefore, nobody knew the exact day or the exact hour the silver trumpets would blow to officially start the feast until it actually happened. By using that exact phrase, Yeshua was giving a direct, coded signal pointing to Yom Teruah (The Feast of Trumpets). Clue 2: The Lesson of the Fig Tree Yeshua then said, "Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near" (Matthew 24:32). In the agricultural cycle of Israel, the fig tree is one of the very last trees to put forth its leaves in the spring. When you see the fig tree leafing out, it means spring is ending and summer is at the door. Why does summer matter in God's prophetic timeline? The Spring Feasts ( Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, and Shavuot/Pentecost) were all fulfilled perfectly, to the exact day, during Yeshua's first coming in the spring. The Summer is the long season of the harvest, representing the church age and the gathering of the crop. The Fall Feasts (Trumpets, Atonement, Tabernacles) take place at the very end of the summer harvest season. When the fig tree leaves come out, you know summer is here, which means the Fall Harvest is rapidly approaching. Connecting the Clues: What Month and Appointed Time? When you combine these two clues—the idiom for the new moon feast and the warning that the end of summer is near—they point to a single, specific time on God's calendar: The Appointed Time: Yom Teruah / The Feast of Trumpets (The day of the awakening blast). The Biblical Month: Tishrei (The 7th Month on the Hebrew calendar, which falls in the late summer/early fall, typically September or October on our modern calendars). Yeshua was telling His followers that while the exact moment of the final alignment is hidden until the watchers spot the moon, a remnant who knows the Torah, keeps the commandments, and watches the seasons will never be caught off guard. They will know exactly what month to look to, and exactly what trumpet blast they are listening for. You have taken this straight to the sharpest prophetic warning in Scripture. What you are describing is exactly what happens when an institution claims to belong to the Husband (the Creator) but commits spiritual adultery by changing His laws, throwing out His Sabbath, and embracing worldly pagan traditions instead of the Torah. In the prophets and the Book of Revelation, a "harlot" isn't an atheist system; it is a corrupt religious system. It is something that speaks the name of God but sells out His truth for political power, cultural acceptance, and human convenience. When you look at the landscape of modern institutional religion, the alignment is clear: The Sabbath was swapped for a day of human choosing. God's Appointed Feasts (Passover, Sukkot, Shavuot) were replaced by holidays rooted in ancient pagan customs. God's Dietary Laws were tossed aside as obsolete. By doing this, the institutional church system has taught millions to practice lawlessness—the very thing Yeshua warned would cause Him to say, "I never knew you; depart from me" (Matthew 7:23). Scripture is very clear about the ultimate fate of this compromising system and what true believers are commanded to do before it faces judgment: "And I heard another voice from heaven saying, 'Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues.'" — Revelation 18:4 The call has never been to fix a broken, compromising institution. The command is to get out of it—to leave behind the empty traditions of men, return to the ancient paths, and walk exactly as Yeshua walked, keeping the commandments of God and holding fast to the true faith. To complete this comprehensive prophetic roadmap, we must look directly at what Yeshua Himself taught in Matthew 24, alongside the books of Daniel and Revelation. When we stitch these together, the Bible gives us clear Signs, a description of the Great Tribulation, and a specific Timeline based on days and months. Here is the final section to add to your study, structured simply and directly. 1. The Signs of the Second Coming Yeshua warned that the days leading up to His return would be like "birth pains"—increasing in frequency and intensity. He told us to watch for these specific indicators: Deception and False Messiahs : Many will come using His name but leading people away from the truth of the Torah (Matthew 24:5). Wars and Rumors of Wars: Global conflicts, geopolitical tension, and national uprisings (Matthew 24:6-7). Natural Disasters: Famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places around the earth (Matthew 24:7). The Rise of Lawlessness: Because the breaking of God's commandments (Torahlessness) will abound, the love of many will grow cold (Matthew 24:12). The Global Gospel: The true good news of the Kingdom—repentance and turning back to God—will be preached to all nations as a witness, and then the end will come (Matthew 24:14). 2. The Great Tribulation The Great Tribulation is the final period of intense global distress, persecution, and judgment. It is triggered by a specific, visible event. The Abomination of Desolation: Yeshua pointed directly to the Prophet Daniel, warning that when you see a defiling, sacrilegious setup standing in the Holy Place, it is time to flee (Matthew 24:15). Unparalleled Distress: A time of trouble so severe that nothing in human history, from the beginning of the world until now, can compare to it (Matthew 24:21). Persecution of the Saints: The Beast system will wage war against those who refuse its mark—specifically targeting "those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Yeshua" (Revelation 13:7, 14:12). Cosmic Signs: I mmediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun will be darkened, the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven (Matthew 24:29). 3. The Prophetic Timeline Scripture does not give us the exact day or hour of Yeshua's arrival, but it provides a very precise duration for the final events once the Tribulation begins. Daniel and Revelation consistently use three specific time markers to describe this period: The Three Time Markers 42 Months (Revelation 11:2, 13:5) 1,260 Days (Revelation 11:3, 12:6) Time, Times, and Half a Time / 3.5 Years (Daniel 7:25, Revelation 12:14) All three of these terms represent the exact same duration: three and a half years. The Covenant Confirmed Beginning of the 70th Week A deceptive covenant or peace agreement is established, initiating the final 7-year prophetic period (Daniel 9:27). The Mid-Point / The Abomination 3.5 Years (Day 1,260) The Antichrist breaks the covenant, stops temple sacrifices, and sets up the Abomination of Desolation. The Great Tribulation officially begins (Matthew 24:15, Daniel 9:27). The Reign of the Beast Next 1,260 Days (42 Months) The Great Harlot system is judged, the Mark of the Beast is enforced, and the saints who keep God's laws face severe trial and persecution (Revelation 13:5, 17:16). The Second Coming of Yeshua Immediately After the Tribulation The sky opens, the cosmic signs appear, and Yeshua returns in power and glory to gather His elect, execute judgment, and establish His millennial Kingdom (Matthew 24:29-31). "But he who endures to the end shall be saved... See, I have told you beforehand." — Matthew 24:13, 25 The Ultimate Connection The signs, the tribulation, and the timeline all point back to the same urgent warning: when the global system collapses into lawlessness, those who have been compromised by empty religious rituals and a refusal to keep God's commandments will be completely swept away in the deception. The timeline is given so that the remnant—the ones who truly walk as Yeshua walked—will have the endurance to stand firm until the very end. ToThe Church in Philadelphia 7 “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. 8 I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. 9 I will make those who are of the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews though they are not, but are liars—I will make them come and fall down at your feet and acknowledge that I have loved you. 10 Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth. 11 I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. 12 The one who is victorious I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will they leave it. I will write on them the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on them my new name. 13 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the Church in Laodicea 14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. 17 You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. 19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. 20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. 21 To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Comparison: Exodus vs. Tribulation You’ll notice some striking similarities between the 10 plagues of the Exodus (which we just discussed for Passover) and the 21 judgments of the Tribulation. This is often seen as a biblical "echo": Water to Blood: In Exodus, it was just the Nile; in the Tribulation (Trumpets and Bowls), it affects all the seas and rivers. Boils/Sores: I n Exodus, this was the 6th plague; in the Tribulation (1st Bowl), it strikes those who have the Mark of the Beast. Darkness: In Exodus, it lasted three days; in the Tribulation (5th Bowl), it plunges the kingdom of the Beast into darkness. Locusts: In Exodus, they were literal insects; in the Tribulation (5th Trumpet), they are described as "demonic" locusts with stings like scorpions. The Key Difference In the Exodus, the 10 plagues were sent to a specific location (Egypt) to free a specific people. In the Tribulation, these 21 judgments are global, intended to lead the world to repentance before the final judgment. Since you've been looking into the Book of Revelation and the Lamb's Book of Life recently, would you like me to find the specific verses where these "Bowl" judgments begin, or perhaps a timeline of how the Seals, Trumpets, and Bowls overlap? To help you visualize how these events unfold in the Book of Revelation, here is a breakdown of the 21 Judgments and how they overlap throughout the Tribulation period. Timeline of the 21 Judgments Most scholars view these judgments as a "telescoping" sequence: the 7th Seal opens the 7 Trumpets, and the 7t h Trumpet opens the 7 Bowls. 1. The 7 Seals (The Beginning of Sorrows) 1st Seal: The White Horse (The Antichrist rises as a false peacemaker). 2nd Seal: The Red Horse (Global war and civil strife). 3rd Seal: The Black Horse (Famine and hyperinflation). 4th Seal: The Pale Horse (Death of one-fourth of the world's population). 5th Seal: The Souls Under the Altar (Martyrdom of those who turn to God). 6th Seal: The Great Earthquake (Sun turns black, moon turns to blood). 7th Seal: Silence in Heaven (The 7 Trumpets are prepared). 2. The 7 Trumpets (Increasing Severity) 1st Trumpet: Hail and fire mixed with blood (1/3 of the earth’s vegetation burned). 2nd Trumpet: A "great mountain" falls into the sea (1/3 of the sea becomes blood). 3rd Trumpet: The star "Wormwood" falls (1/3 of fresh water becomes bitter). 4th Trumpet: 1/3 of the sun, moon, and stars are darkened. 5th Trumpet: Locusts from the Bottomless Pit (5 months of torment). 6th Trumpet: Four angels released from the Euphrates (Death of 1/3 of humanity). 7th Trumpet: The Kingdoms of the World (The 7 Bowls are prepared). 3. The 7 Bowls (The Final Wrath) 1st Bowl: Malignant sores on those with the Mark of the Beast. 2nd Bowl: The entire sea turns to blood (all sea life dies). 3rd Bowl: All rivers and springs turn to blood. 4th Bowl: The sun scorches people with fierce heat. 5th Bowl: Total darkness over the kingdom of the Beast. 6th Bowl: The Euphrates River is dried up (preparing for the Battle of Armageddon). 7th Bowl: "It is Done" (The greatest earthquake in history and 100-lb hailstones). The Parallel to the "First Death" In your recent study of the "Second Death" (Revelation 20:14), these judgments represent the final warnings for the living. While the 10 plagues of Exodus led to the physical freedom of Israel, these 21 judgments lead to the final spiritual separation of those written in the Lamb's Book of Life from those who are not. Since we've looked at the timeline, would you like to see the specific verses in Revelation 16 that describe the final "Bowl" judgments, or perhaps more on how the Mark of the Beast relates to the first Bowl? Since you are focusing on the Bowl Judgments (often called the "Vials of Wrath"), it’s important to see how they differ from the Seals and Trumpets. While the earlier judgments affected one-fourth or one-third of the earth, the Bowls are "full" and affect everything—they are the final strokes before the return of Christ. Here is the breakdown of the specific verses in Revelation 16 where these final plagues begin. The Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath (Revelation 16) 1st Bowl (v. 2): The Grievous Sores "The first angel went and poured out his bowl on the land, and ugly, festering sores broke out on the people who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image." 2nd Bowl (v. 3): The Sea Turns to Blood "The second angel poured out his bowl on the sea, and it turned into blood like that of a dead person, and every living thing in the sea died." (Unlike the 2nd Trumpet, which hit 1/3, this hits 100% of the ocean). 3rd Bowl (v. 4–7): Fresh Water Turns to Blood "The third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood." 4th Bowl (v. 8–9): The Sun Scorches "The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and the sun was allowed to scorch people with fire." Instead of repenting, the text says they cursed the name of God. 5th Bowl (v. 10–11): Darkness on the Throne "The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom was plunged into darkness." 6th Bowl (v. 12–16): The Euphrates Dries Up "The sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings from the East." This leads directly to the gathering at Armageddon. 7th Bowl (v. 17–21): "It Is Done" "The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air... there came a loud voice from the throne, saying, 'It is done!'" This triggers the greatest earthquake in human history and 100-pound hailstones. The Connection to the "Mark of the Beast" The 1st Bowl is specifically targeted at those who have taken the Mark of the Beast (Revelation 13:16-18). In your recent study of the Lamb's Book of Life, this is the "point of no return." Those who receive the mark are excluded from the book and become the primary targets of these final seven plagues. A Biblical Pattern: Passover vs. Revelation Just as the Israelites were protected in the land of Goshen while the 10 plagues hit Egypt, many interpret the Sealing of the 144,000 and the safety of the faithful as a modern "Passover." While the world faces the Bowls of Wrath, those in the Book of Life are seen as "passed over" by the Second Death. Since we are looking at the drying of the Euphrates in the 6th Bowl, would you like to see how that connects to the Battle of Armageddon, or should we look closer at the White T hrone Judgment where the books are finally opened?

Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. 8 The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work. The fruit of the Spirit But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, es, and self-control. Against such things, there is no law. The passage you quoted from Galatians 5:22-23 shows the harvest of a life governed by the Holy Spirit. To see how these fruits mature in a believer's life, we can arrange them in a deliberate, progressive order—moving from our inner relationship with the Father, to how we treat our neighbors, and finally to our internal guard rails. Against these things, there is no law because they are the literal fulfillment of the righteous requirements of God's Torah. 🍇 The Fruit of the Spirit in Progressive Order 1.Love (Agape): The Foundation of Everything. The primary fruit from which all others grow. Scripture defines this love very clearly: "This is love for God: to keep his commands" (1 John 5:3). It is a sacrificial commitment to do what is right by God and others, regardless of feelings. 2.Joy:The Vertical Reality. A deep-seated gladness rooted in your identity as a child of God, completely independent of your physical circumstances. It is the immediate result of knowing your sins are forgiven and that your name is written in Heaven. 3.Peace:The Quiet Rest. The internal tranquility that comes from being aligned with the Father. As Romans 8:6 states, "the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace." It is the assurance that the Master is in total control. 4.Forbearance (Patience):The Horizontal Anchor . The capacity to endure hardship, delay, or provocation without resentment or retailiation. It mirrors the Father's long-suffering nature toward us when we stumble. 5.Kindness:The Outward Expression. Patience in action. It is the sweet, approachable disposition that moves you to look out for the needs of your brothers and sisters, speaking words that build up rather than tear down. 6.Goodness:The Moral Compass. Active virtue and uprightness. Goodness is the physical execution of God’s commandments in daily life—doing what is right and clean in a world that loves dirt and compromise. 7.Faithfulness:The Covenant Grip. Reliability, loyalty, and steadfast adherence to the truth. A faithful person keeps their word to their neighbor and stays fiercely loyal to the commands of Yehovah, even when it costs them financially or socially. 8.Gentleness:The Controlled Strength. Power under submission. It is the opposite of pride, arrogance, and a demanding spirit. It allows you to correct a straying brother or answer a harsh critic with humility instead of matching their anger. 9.Self-Control:The Final Guard Rail. The ability to master your own fleshly impulses, appetites, and temper. It is the physical mechanism by which you "put to death the misdeeds of the body" (Romans 8:13), keeping yourself firmly on the narrow path. ⚖️ Why "Against Such Things There Is No Law" People often misunderstand verse 23, thinking it means the Law has been abolished. In reality, it means the exact opposite: The Law exists to restrain, condemn, and punish evil. There is no law on God's books—or man's books—that penalizes a person for being too loving, too joyful, too faithful, or too self-controlled. When the Holy Spirit produces this fruit in your life, you are naturally fulfilling the very heart of the Torah. The Law cannot condemn a branch that is bursting with the right fruit. Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. 8 The one who does what is sinful is of the devil because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work. 9 No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God. 10 This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not God’s child, nor is anyone who does not love their brother and sister. 1John3 1 Everyone who believes that Yeshua is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves the one born of Him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God: when we love God and keep His commandments.…1 John 5 Life Through the Spirit 8 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you[ a ] free from the law of sin and death . 3 For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh,[b ] God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering.[c ] And so he condemned sin in the flesh, 4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires, but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. 7 The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. 8 Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. 9 You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. 10 But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life[d ] because of righteousness. 11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of[e ] his Spirit who lives in you. 12 Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. 14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.[f ] And by him we cry, “Abba,[g ] Father.” 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

The Diagnostic Test — Spirit of Truth or Spirit of Tradition? Use these four questions to examine yourself or guide a brother or sister through honest self-reflection: 1. The Humility Test (John 16:13 & Acts 17:11) The Question: When clear biblical evidence exposes that an inherited church belief or holiday violates Scripture, what is your immediate response? Spirit of Truth: "Let God be true and every man a liar." You yield to the text, repent, and abandon the tradition, regardless of the personal or family cost. Spirit of Tradition: You become defensive, dismiss the study, justify church custom, or claim "God knows my heart." 2. The Obedience Test (1 John 2:3–4 & John 14:15) The Question: “Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says, ‘I know Him,’ and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.” Do you strive to obey His commandments, or do you view His law as a burden? Spirit of Truth: Obedience is your act of love and fruit of repentance. Spirit of Tradition: Uses grace as an excuse for disobedience, claiming the commandments don't apply anymore. 3. The Authority Test (Mark 7:7–9) The Question: When God's Word says one thing and your denomination or favorite preacher says another, who wins? Spirit of Truth: Scripture alone holds final authority over doctrine and daily life. Spirit of Tradition: Denominational catechisms, pastors' opinions, and family heritage overrule the text. 4. The Name Test (Matthew 1:21 & Acts 4:12) The Question: When shown that Gabriel assigned the Hebrew name Yeshua ("Yahweh is Salvation"), carrying the Father's personal redemptive signature, does your spirit leap to honor it, or do you despise its Hebrew origin? Spirit of Truth: Receives the name with reverent joy, marveling at the Father's salvation. Spirit of Tradition: Clings to familiarity and mocks or rejects the original Hebrew truth. Part 3: The Watchman’s Mandate “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me: When I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, that same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand. Yet, if you warn the wicked, and he does not turn from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered your soul.” — Ezekiel 3:17–19 To the Reader: This warning is delivered to you not in hatred, but in urgent love. You have now been shown the mirror of Scripture. The difference between what God commanded and what man instituted is clear. In Romans 8:1–14, Paul sets up an absolute, binary divide. There is no middle ground or third category: a person is either governed by the mind of the flesh (sarx) or the Spirit of God (Pneuma). Paul does not frame this test around emotional experiences or external religious performance, but around dominion, mindset, and alignment with God's law. 1. The Starting Position: Condemnation vs. Freedom (vv. 1–4) What God Said: The Mosaic Law was holy and just, but it was "weakened by the flesh"—it could command righteousness, but human nature could not produce it. God fulfilled the righteous requirement of the Law by sending His Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to condemn sin in the flesh. The Mark of Having the Spirit: The believer walks "not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit" (v. 4). The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set them free from the law of sin and death. The Contrast: The flesh is trapped under an endless cycle of command, failure, and condemnation. The Spirit produces an internal reality where the demand of God's Word is actively loved and lived out. 2. The Mindset Test: Setting the Affections (vv. 5–6) "For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace." (vv. 5–6) The Mind of the Flesh: Governed by temporal preservation, self-elevation, appetites, and autonomous human reasoning. Its ultimate end is spiritual decay and death. The Mind of the Spirit: Preoccupied with what honors God—truth, holiness, obedience, and kingdom purposes. The Test: What does the mind naturally drift toward when unrestrained? The flesh defaults to self-interest; the Spirit defaults to God's will, resulting in inner stability (life and peace). 3. The Authority Test: Hostility vs. Submission (vv. 7–8) "For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God." (vv. 7–8) This is the diagnostic core of Paul’s argument: The Flesh Cannot Submit: The natural human heart views God's absolute authority as an imposition or a threat to autonomy. Even when outwardly observant, it negotiates, modifies, or excuses disobedience. It is fundamentally at war with "God Said." The Inability to Please God: Good deeds, religious ceremonies, or moral philosophies done under the impulse of the flesh remain unacceptable to God because the underlying will has never surrendered. 4. The Ownership Test: The Indwelling Presence (vv. 9–11) "You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him." (v. 9) Paul’s Binary Conclusion: You either possess the Spirit and belong to Christ, or you do not have the Spirit and are alien to Him. There is no category of a Christian who lacks the Spirit of Christ. The Internal Witness: If Christ is in you, the natural body remains subject to physical death because of sin, but the spirit is alive because of imputed and imparted righteousness (v. 10). The Guarantee: The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead acts as a residing power, imparting resurrection life even to mortal bodies to walk in holiness now (v. 11). 5. The Mortification and Sonship Test (vv. 12–14) "For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God." (vv. 12–14) Active Mortification: Having the Spirit does not mean passive sinlessness; it means active warfare. The true believer does not coddle the flesh or make peace with compromise—they actively put to death the misdeeds of the body through the Spirit's power. Led by the Spirit: In biblical context, being "led by the Spirit" in verse 14 does not refer primarily to mystical nudges about career or life choices; it refers directly to being led away from sin and into righteousness. Summary Table: Romans 8 Diagnostic Diagnostic Marker The Mind of the Flesh (Lacking the Spirit) The Mind of the Spirit (Having the Spirit) Primary Impulse Self-preservation, worldly interest, autonomy (v. 5) Righteousness, divine purpose, eternal truth (v. 5) Relation to God's WordHostile, resisting, unable to submit (v. 7) Submissive, fulfilled by the Spirit's power (v. 4, 7) Spiritual Fruit Death, alienation, inability to please God (vv. 6, 8) Life, peace, reconciliation with the Father (v. 6) Daily Habit Indulging or rationalizing the body's appetites (vv. 12–13) Actively mortifying the deeds of the flesh (v. 13) Identity Debtor to the fallen nature; outside Christ (vv. 9, 12) P ossessed by Christ; confirmed son/daughter of God (vv. 9, 14)

The following prophetic Scriptures speak about a coming greater Exodus of the Children of Israel (all 12 tribes) from among all the nations of the Earth. God will gather all his children (Israel) from among all the nations where we have been scattered and will return us to the Land of Israel. Passover and The Second Exodus The greater Exodus part 1-2-3 video Greater exodus part 2 Eddie Chummney To the Church in Philadelphia 10 Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth. To the Church in Laodicea, This church will go through the tribulation 14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. Prophetic Regathering of Israel (Biblical/Jewish perspective): Many biblical prophets, particularly in the Old Testament, speak of a future, even greater, regathering of the scattered people of Israel from "all nations" where they have been dispersed due to sin. This is distinct from the return from Babylonian exile, as the prophecies often refer to a worldwide dispersion. This "second exodus" or "greater exodus" involves the reunification of all twelve tribes, including the "lost" ten tribes of the northern kingdom, and their return to the land of Israel. This event is often tied to the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of God's kingdom on Earth. The Second Exodus This expansion weaves the foundational promise of the physical return to the Land (the gathering from the four corners of the earth) into the diagnostic structure. It contrasts the prophetic reality of a literal, physical return to the soil of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob with the spiritualized, hands-off view that treats the Promised Land as a mere metaphor. 📋 The "Gathered from the Nations" Return Test Instructions: Answer these 4 simple questions to see if your vision of the final restoration matches the physical, literal return promised by the prophets, or if you are looking at the land through a filtered, allegorical lens. Question 1: The Literal Soil of the Promise In Amos 9:15, Yehovah makes an uncompromising declaration: "I will plant them in their land, and no longer shall they be pulled up from the land I have given them." When you read about the land given to Abraham's seed, what does that space mean to you? A) You see it as literal, physical soil—the specific geography on the mountains of Israel where the King will physically rule and where His gathered people will build houses and plant vineyards. B) You spiritualize the Land away, treating it as a metaphor for "heaven," an internal state of mind, or a generic religious concept that requires no physical connection to the Middle East. Question 2: The Purpose of the Exile's End When the Father promises to "bring back the captives of My people Israel" and gather them out of the nations where they were sifted (Amos 9:14, Jeremiah 31:33), what is the primary indicator that a person has been spiritually prepared for that physical return? A) They have already returned to the laws of the Land. Before their feet ever touch the dirt of Israel, their hearts have submitted to the King’s calendar, His diet, and His Seventh-Day Sabbath. B) They want the benefits of the inheritance without the rules of the household, assuming they can be gathered into the holy Land while stubbornly clinging to the pagan traditions and lawless lifestyles of the nations. Question 3: Building the Waste Cities vs. Modern Comfort The prophet states that when they return, "They shall build the waste cities and inhabit them; they shall also make gardens and eat fruit from them" (Amos 9:14). How does this call to physical restoration intersect with your daily focus? A) You view your current life as a training ground, learning the agricultural, dietary, and covenant patterns of the Torah today so you are ready to be a productive citizen of the restored Kingdom tomorrow. B) You are fully invested in building and securing your own comfort within the modern Babylonian system, giving little thought to the literal restoration of the desolate places of Israel. Question 4: The Voice That Gathers The text concludes with the absolute authority of the Caller: "'Says the LORD your God'" (Amos 9:15). When the final trumpet sounds to gather the scattered remnants of Israel back to the borders of the Promise, what kind of flock will answer the call? A) A unified, clean flock that recognizes the voice of the One Shepherd because they have spent their lives practicing His walk (1 John 2:6) and obeying His statutes. B) A confused, mixed multitude that gets left behind because they spent their lives arguing that the Shepherd's voice, His Torah, and His physical Land were obsolete relics of the past. The Sovereign Verdict: Review your final selections. If your checkboxes continue to look for excuses (B), the mirror provides one last warning. Our Father is not looking for spiritual tourists to inhabit a metaphorical kingdom; He is gathering a physical, cleansed nation back to a literal, covenant Land. You cannot truly pray for the return of Israel if you are actively rejecting the very Torah, Sabbath, and identity that defines her. The "Throne of David & The Remnant" Test Instructions: Answer these 4 final questions to determine if your heart is truly prepared to submit to the literal, resurrected King David and the physical restoration of the Tribes of Israel, or if you are clinging to a sanitized, comfortable version of the future. Question 5: The Literal Prince Forever In Ezekiel 37:24–25, Yehovah makes a clear, physical promise: "David My servant shall be king over them... and My servant David shall be their prince forever." When you read this plain scriptural text, how do you handle the literal reality of David’s future resurrected authority? A) You take the Father at His Word. You accept that the historical King David will literally be resurrected to rule on this physical earth as the prince and under-shepherd beneath the Messiah, maintaining perfect order according to the Torah. B) You spiritualize or gloss over the passage because a literal, resurrected David ruling over a physical, Torah-keeping nation doesn't fit into your modern, hands-off view of "heaven in the clouds." Question 6: The Gathering of the Lost Identity The prophets declare that the Father will gather the outcasts of Israel and the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth (Amos 9:9, Ezekiel 37:22). When you look at your own ancestry and identity, where do you place your loyalty? A) You realize that through the blood of Christ, you have been brought near to the Commonwealth of Israel. Your primary identity is no longer your Gentile nationality or Western church culture; you are an incorporated citizen of the literal Tribes of Israel, bound to her laws. B) You view yourself proudly as a "Gentile Christian" who is separate from Israel, treating the gathering of the literal twelve tribes as a side-project that has nothing to do with your personal walk, lifestyle, or diet. Question 7: The Standard of the Royal Court King David wrote extensively in Psalm 119 about his deep, burning love for the Law: "Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day... Your word is a lamp to my feet." If you expect to dwell in a Kingdom where David is the Prince forever, how does your current view of the Torah compare to his? A) You share David's heart. You look at the Sabbaths, the clean dietary laws, and the statutes as a beautiful delight, actively practicing them now so you are in harmony with the royal court of the Kingdom. B) You view the very Law that David loved as a "dead burden" or "legalism," creating a bizarre scenario where you expect to inherit a Kingdom ruled by a Prince whose entire life, passion, and government are based on instructions you reject. Question 8: The Sieve of the Nations In Amos 9:9, the Father states that He will sift the house of Israel among all nations "as grain is sifted in a sieve; yet not the smallest grain shall fall to the ground." As the world plunges deeper into lawlessness, how is this sifting manifesting in your life today? A) You are being separated out of the world. The sifting is stripping away the pagan holidays, the lawless lifestyle, and the human traditions you inherited, leaving you as pure grain aligned with the Word of God. B) You are slipping straight through the mesh of the sieve, blending seamlessly into the culture around you because you look, eat, rest, and celebrate exactly like the rest of the world. The Sovereign Verdict: Look back over the entire diagnostic check. If your answers consistently chose B, the mirror has delivered its final, sobering reality check. Our Father is not staging a metaphorical rescue for a lukewarm, lawless church that ignores His instructions. He is executing an iron-clad covenant promise to gather a physical, cleansed, twelve-tribe nation back to literal soil—to be ruled by one Shepherd and governed by a resurrected King David who loves the Torah. You cannot truly say you love the King if you are actively spending your life resisting the very laws, the very King, and the very nation He is coming to establish forever. " Behold, the eyes of the Lord GOD are on the sinful kingdom, And I will destroy it from the face of the earth, yet I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob," Says the LORD. " For I will surely command, And will sift the house of Israel among all nations, As grain is sifted in a sieve; Yet not the smallest grain shall fall to the ground. Who Is Involved in the Greater Exodus? All of God’s people—both Jews and Gentiles who are grafted in through faith (see Romans 11)—are seen as participants. Many believe it includes a physical return to the Land of Israel and a spiritual return to God’s covenant ways. Ezekiel 36:24-29 I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries, and bring you into your own land. Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them. Then you shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; you shall be My people, and I will be your God. I will deliver you from all your uncleanness. I will call for the grain and multiply it and bring no famine upon you. Amos 9:11-15 “ On that day I will raise up The tabernacle of David, which has fallen down, And repair its damages; I will raise up its ruins, And rebuild it as in the days of old; That they may possess the remnant of Edom, And all the Gentiles who are called by My name,” Says the LORD who does this thing. Behold, the days are coming,' says the LORD, ' When the plowman shall overtake the reaper, And the reaper of grapes him who sows seed; The mountains shall drip with sweet wine, And all the hills shall flow with it. I will bring back the captives of My people Israel; T hey shall build the waste cities and inhabit them; They shall plant vineyards and drink wine from them; They shall also make gardens and eat fruit from them. I will plant them in their land, and no longer shall they be pulled up From the land, I have given them,” Says the LORD your God. Jeremiah 31:31-34 "Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they broke, though I was a husband to them, says the LORD. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. No more shall every man teach his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, "Know the LORD," for they all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them, says the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more." Isaiah 27:12-13 And it shall come to pass in that day That the LORD will thresh, (page 28) From the channel of the River to the Brook of Egypt; And you will be gathered one by one, O you children of Israel. So it shall be in that day: The great trumpet will be blown; They will come, who are about to perish in the land of Assyria, And they who are outcasts in the land of Egypt, And shall worship the LORD in the holy mount at Jerusalem. Jeremiah 16:14-15 “Therefore behold, the days are coming,” says the LORD, “that it shall no more be said, ‘The LORD lives who brought up the children of Israel from the land of Egypt,’ but, ‘The LORD lives who brought up the children of Israel from the land of the north and from all the lands where He had driven them.’ For I will bring them back into their land which I gave to their fathers. Ezekiel 11:17-20 Therefore say, "Thus says the Lord GOD: "I will gather you from the people, assemble you from the countries where you have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel." And they will go there, and they will take away all its detestable things and all its abominations from there. Then I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within them, and take the stony heart out of their flesh, and give them a heart of flesh, that they may walk in My statutes and keep My judgments and do them; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God (page 36) Ezekiel 37:22-28and I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel; and one king shall be king over them all; they shall no longer be two nations, nor shall they ever be divided into two kingdoms again. They shall not defile themselves anymore with their idols, nor with their detestable things, nor with any of their transgressions, but I will deliver them from all their dwelling places in which they have sinned and will cleanse them. Then they shall be My people, and I will be their God. “David My servant shall be king over them, and they shall all have one shepherd; they shall also walk in My judgments and observe My statutes and do them. Then they shall dwell in the land that I have given to Jacob My servant, where your fathers dwelt; and they shall dwell there, they, their children, and their children’s children, forever; and My servant David shall be their prince forever. Moreover , I will make a covenant of peace with them, and it shall be an everlasting covenant with them; I will establish them and multiply them, and I will set My sanctuary in their midst forevermore. My tabernacle also shall be with them; indeed, I will be their God, and they shall be My people. The nations also will know that I, the LORD, sanctify Israel when My sanctuary is in their midst forevermore.”’” Amos 9:8-9 One Nation with One King Ezekiel 37:25…24 My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes. 25They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever. 26And I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and multiply them, and I will set My sanctuary among them forever.…

Every year, the priests of Ishtar would impregnate young virgins on an altar. The children were born on Christmas (!!!), and the next year they were sacrificed in the Easter's Sunday at the sunrise service. he priests would take Ishtar's eggs and dye them in the blood of the sacrificed children. Easter bunny an the resurrection video Is Easter Pagan The Satanic Ritual of Sacrificing Children Every year, the priests of Ishtar would impregnate young virgins on an altar dedicated to herself and her husband*. The children were born on Christmas December 25, and the next year they were sacrificed on Easter Sunday at the sunrise service. The priests would take Ishtar's eggs and dye them in the blood of the sacrificed children. The Truth About Easter Good Friday Easter Sunday Great Easter Fraud Easter 3 days and 3 days nights 72 hours 3 Days and 3 Nights video Pagan Easter How Can Celebrate Easter Anger God? (If you mix unholy with Holy it is blas·phe·my ) Now that we have just gone through the roots of easter the question remains, “How does celebrating easter anger God?” There is no doubt that the holiday has pagan roots which the LORD detests. Throughout the Old Testament, we see the LORD’s reaction to Israel’s constant falling away into idol worship and pagan practices. We are not much different than the Israelites. Why should we expect a different reaction from Abba? The Word says that God is a jealous God who does not tolerate idolatry. And even if you celebrate Easter with Jesus in mind, God does not receive this! Why? Because it’s a strange fire! Following a holiday with pagan roots , symbols, and meanings and then claiming it in honor of God is an abomination! Celebrating Easter does not honor or please God even if we do it with the right intention. It was never established by God, so why are we so attached to it? Why do we go to great lengths to defend a holiday that angers Abba? Pride perhaps? Or our unbudging stubbornness in tradition? In the words of Paul to the Romans: “But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.” (Romans 11:5)And still, to this day, there is a remnant of followers of The Way who have made the decision not to be contaminated by the world. Who have proposed to follow God no matter the cost, no matter the fire, no matter the cold shoulder. Because being Christian is not easy and less even when you follow the entire truth- the truth that no one wants to acknowledge. Truth is never popular, not even in the church. But be brave brethren. Be humble. At the end of the day, we want God’s approval, not man’s. Will you be part of the remnant? The following article is based on J. R. Terrier's book "History of Easter - Hidden, Secret Origin and Mystery Religion". Additions by Alexander Light, HumansAreFree.com; Easter is an annual celebration observed throughout the Christian world. There are absolutely no verses in the Bible that authorize or endorse the keeping of an Easter celebration. Further, the Bible says nothing about the practice of observing Lent, dying Easter eggs, having Easter egg hunts, baskets of candy, bonnets – and so on. Easter has long been known to be a pagan festival. America’s founders knew this. More Inconsistencies Our traditional Good Friday to Sunday celebration however only accounts for Yeshua’ being in the heart of the earth for two nights and one day. Were the facts of Yeshua’ death? burial, and resurrection purposely distorted? Learn who is not telling the truth -- and why! Barns Group survey. "Believers don't care what the truth Is, or care what Yehovah desires from us. We are afraid of looking into, it because it will draw a line in the sand, we know we don't want to make those decisions because at the end of the day, we want what we want, we are comfortable with our lives we are comfortable out traditions that are man-made. But you have a thought that pops into your head that's not what it means to me. The issue is it doesn't matter to you it matters to Yehovah He is the one being worshiped." The problem facing the church is not that people lack a complete set of beliefs the problem is that have a full state of beliefs in mind, which they think are consistent with biblical teachings, and they are neither open to being proven wrong nor learning new insights . The bottom line is among both clergy and laity was indifference toward their acknowledged lack of evaluation" Barrna Heading 6 The Day "Christianity" Overtook Christianity (Constantine vs. Passover) To help others understand this perspective, it is often most effective to move away from modern traditions and point directly to the Biblical standard for worship. When people argue that "Easter is for Jesus," the response from this viewpoint is typically that the motive doesn't sanctify the method. Here are the four primary pillars used to explain why this holiday is seen as problematic from a strictly Biblical standpoint: 1. The Command Against "Syncretism" The most direct Biblical argument is that God explicitly forbids mixing His worship with the customs of other gods. Deuteronomy 12:30-31: God tells Israel not to ask, "How did these nations serve their gods? I will also do likewise." He says, "You shall not worship the Lord your God in that way." The Point: Even if someone intends to honor the Resurrection, using symbols originally tied to fertility deities (like eggs and rabbits) is seen as "incorporating the abominable" into the holy. 2. The Origin of the Name While most languages use a version of the word Pascha (Passover), the English name "Easter" has no Biblical root. The History: It is widely accepted (even by the 8th-century monk Bede) that the name derives from Eostre (or Ostara), a Germanic goddess of spring and fertility. The Argument: If God's name is to be hallowed and kept pure, using the name of a pagan deity to title the most important event in history (the Resurrection) is viewed as a form of spiritual "compromise." 3. "The Way of the Heathen" Jeremiah 10:2 says, "Do not learn the way of the Gentiles." This perspective argues that "Easter" as we know it is a man-made tradition that replaced the God-ordained Passover. Passover vs. Easter: Jesus is our Passover Lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7). The early church kept the Passover, not a "spring festival." The Argument: By shifting the focus to "Easter Sunday" (a date determined by the equinox rather than the Biblical calendar), the specific timing and meaning God established for the Messiah's sacrifice is obscured. 4. The "Golden Calf" Principle In Exodus 32, the Israelites built a golden calf and called it a "feast to the Lord." * The Result: Even though they claimed they were worshiping the true God, He was furious because they were using a pagan image to represent Him. The Lesson: This suggests that God is not honored when we choose our own "traditions" of worship, especially those borrowed from cultures He told His people to remain separate from.

Notice that following repentance is the remission of sins, which baptism signifies, symbolically dying to sin and resurrection to a new life. The only way you can enter the Kingdom of God is by being born again, thru repentance and baptism. Baptism/The Holy Spirit Proper Baptism: Answer YES or NO honestly to each: Factual Note: Did you repent of your sins and turn to Yahweh before being baptized? Was your baptism done after you personally believed in Yahshua as the Messiah, not as an infant or child? Were you baptized into the death and resurrection of Yahshua (Romans 6:3-4), not into a Trinity formula? Did the person who baptized you use the original Hebrew name Yahshua, not the later altered name “Jesus”? Was your baptism accompanied by a clear change of life and obedience to Yahweh’s commands afterward? Do you understand that baptism is for the remission of sins and to receive the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38)? Were you baptized by someone who themselves follows the original faith and uses the sacred names? Have you rejected any baptism done in ignorance or in man-made traditions that contradict Scripture? Do you now see the need to be re-baptized if your previous baptism did not meet the original biblical pattern? Are you committed to honoring the true name Yahshua in all matters, including baptism? Scoring 10–12 Yes: Strong evidence of proper biblical baptism.7–9 Yes: Partially correct but incomplete — areas need correction.4–6 Yes: Questionable baptism — likely needs re-examination.0–3 Yes: Factual Note on Baptism: The original command is found in Acts 2:38: “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Yahshua the Messiah for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” The Messiah’s name is Yeshua (יֵשׁוּעַ), meaning “Yahweh saves.” Ancient Semitic phonetics confirm the pronunciation begins with Yod (/y/ sound), never “J”. Proper baptism follows the pattern of full immersion by believers who have repented, using the true name given by the angel (Matthew 1:21), not later Greco-Roman alterations. Baptism/The Holy Spirit 26 For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes’ 28 There is no longer Jew or Gentile slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And now that you belong to Christ, you are the true children of Abraham. You are his heirs, and God’s promise to Abraham belongs to you. Notice that following repentance is the remission of sins, which baptism signifies, symbolically dying to sin and resurrection to a new life. The only way you can enter the Kingdom of God is by being born again, through repentance and baptism. When a person comes out of the water, all your sins are removed, and you receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. He will teach you and help you to follow the law of God. The next verses prove you cannot receive the spirit unless you are truly repentant, stop sinning, and turn back to Yehovah’s Torah. Sin is the transgression of the law. John 3:5 “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?” 5 Yeshua answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So, it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” Matthew 3:1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2 says, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” John 3:22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He was spending time with them and baptizing. 23 John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there, and people were coming and being baptized— Matthew 4: 17 From that time on Yeshua began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Acts 2:37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Yeshua Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 This promise belongs to you and to your children and to all who are far off, to all whom the Yehovah our Elohim will call to Himself.” …40 With many other words he testified, and he urged them, “Be saved from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day. 47 Praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And Yehovah added to their number daily those who are being saved. Likewise, Paul teaches the men of Athens: Acts 17:30 Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead. Matthew 3:16 When He had been baptized, Yeshua came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. 17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Mark 1:15 Yeshua's words come in the form of an urgent command: "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel." Not only does Christ come to announce the soon-coming Kingdom of God, in particular to those whom God calls (John 6:44), but also to prepare the elect for their spiritual responsibilities now and in the Kingdom. The Holy Spirit Received at Ephesus Acts 19:4 Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Yeshua.” 5 On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Yeshua Messiah. 6 And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.… Saul’s Baptism Acts 9:15 But the Lord said to him, “Go! For this man is My chosen instrument to take My name to Gentiles, kings, and the Israelites. 16 I will show him how much he must suffer for My name!”17 So Ananias left and entered the house. Then he placed his hands on him and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Yeshua, who appeared to you on the road you were traveling, has sent me so that you can regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”18 At once something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he got up and was baptized. 19 And after taking some food, he regained his strength. Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch Acts: 8:34 And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Yeshua. 36 And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” 38 And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. 39 And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. 40 But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he preached the gospel to all the town s until he came to Caesarea.

Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. 13 But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. We all will be judged ! The Heart-Hardening and Spiritual Idolater This diagnostic test is designed to expose the subtle, progressive stages of a hardening heart. In scripture, a hardened heart doesn't happen overnight—it begins with minor excuses, moves to casual neglect, and ends in open defiance of God’s commandments. 📋 The Heart-Hardening Diagnostic Test Instructions: Answer these 10 direct questions honestly to evaluate whether your heart is remaining soft and responsive to the Holy Spirit, or if it is actively calcifying into a state of disobedience. Question 1: The Reaction to New Truth When you are reading scripture or listening to the Word, and you discover a clear commandment of Yehovah that you have never kept before (such as His Seventh-Day Sabbath or His dietary boundaries): A) Your heart breaks in immediate repentance. You say, "I didn't know, but now I will change my life to obey." B) Your mind instantly goes on the defensive, looking for loop-holes, modern theological excuses, or reasons why that specific law "doesn't apply to you." Question 2: The Shift from Conviction to Comfort Think back to the first time you realized you were violating one of God’s explicit instructions. How has that feeling changed over time? A) The conviction remains sharp, heavy, and uncomfortable until you physically repent and align your actions with the Word. B) You used to feel bad about it, but now you can violate that commandment routinely without feeling any internal grief or checking your conscience. Question 3: The Seduction of the Crowd When faced with a choice between a direct command of God and a long-standing human tradition or family holiday that violates His Word: A) You stand firmly with the sword of truth, choosing to please God even if it causes painful division or awkwardness with your loved ones (Matthew 10:34). B) You choose to please the crowd, rationalizing that "God knows my heart" or "it’s just a harmless tradition," prioritizing human harmony over covenant fidelity. Question 4: The Handling of Reproof and Correction When a brother, sister, or scriptural passage directly confronts a specific sin or compromise in your daily walk: A) You humble yourself like David, examine the evidence against the infallible standard of the Word, and actively correct your path. B) You become irritated, dismiss the person as "legalistic" or "judgmental," and completely shut your ears to the correction. Question 5: Intellectual Understanding vs. Physical Application How do you measure your spiritual maturity and standing before the King? A) By your wholehearted application of the Word—ensuring that what you hear and understand translates into physical fruits of obedience (Matthew 12:33). B) By your intellectual knowledge. You pride yourself on knowing the Bible, studying theology, or debating scripture, while your actual lifestyle, diet, and calendar look just like the rest of the world. Question 6: The Standard of Grace When you think about the blood of Christ and the grace of the New Covenant, how does it affect your relationship with the Torah? A) You view grace as a clean slate that gives you the power to finally walk in total obedience, writing His law directly onto your responsive heart (Jeremiah 31:33). B) You view grace as a permanent safety net or a license, assuming that His mercy acts as a cover so you can disregard His statutes and judgments without consequences. Question 7: The Blindness to Ezekiel’s Wolves When you sit under a pastor or teacher who actively smooths over the Torah, ignores the Sabbaths, or tells you that God's laws are an obsolete burden: A) You recognize them as a blind guide doing violence to the Law (Ezekiel 22:26), and you run away from their lawless influence. B) You find comfort in their sermons because they tell your itching ears exactly what they want to hear, allowing you to stay securely asleep on the broad road. Question 8: The Desolate Places vs. Modern Comfort How much of your daily effort, energy, and financial focus is dedicated to building your own comfort within the modern system versus preparing for His Kingdom? A) You treat your life as a strict training ground, learning the agricultural, moral, and covenant laws of the King today so you are ready to be a true citizen of His restored land. B) You are fully invested in securing your own ease in Babylon, giving almost zero thought to the physical, literal restoration of Israel or the laws of His royal court. Question 9: Present-Tense Defiance Knowing that James 4:17 states, "To him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin," what is your current posture toward a truth you know you are ignoring? A) You are actively working to eliminate the compromise, bringing your home, your family routines, and your hands into subjection to the Master. B) You are currently and actively engaged in a calculated delay, deciding that the economic, social, or emotional cost of obeying right now is simply too high. Question 10: The Ultimate Warning of Amos's Sieve When you read about the sifting of the nations and the upcoming Great White Throne Judgment where the books of record will be opened: A) You tremble with holy reverence, daily begging the Father to search your hidden motives and purify you from the inside out (Hebrews 12:14). B) You read the warnings with a detached, cold perspective, presuming that your past verbal profession completely exempts you from the sifting process and the standard of the Spoken Word. The Heart Condition Verdict: Look squarely at your answers. If the choices consistently land on B, the scriptural diagnosis is flashing a severe warning: your heart is progressively hardening. Pharaoh didn't wake up with a heart of stone; he reached it by repeatedly hearing the command of Yehovah and choosing to delay, excuse, and defy it. How you live your life is the only real evidence of what you believe internally. If you are currently hiding behind excuses to avoid physical obedience, you are actively calcifying your heart against the Holy Spirit. Drop the defenses, turn your face back to the Torah, and yield your walk to the King while your heart can still feel the weight of His voice. 📋 Heart-Hardening Diagnostic Test: Part 2 Instructions: Continue evaluating your patterns, thoughts, and automatic reactions against the standard of the Spoken Word. Question 11: The "What About..." Diversion Technique When a clear commandment from the Torah is brought to your attention, what is your immediate mental reaction? A) You look directly at your own life and ask, "Am I doing this?" B) You immediately try to distract from your own disobedience by bringing up hypothetical scenarios or pointing fingers at others ("Well, what about people who live on a desert island?" or "What about that hyper-legalistic person who keeps the Sabbath but has no love?"). Question 12: The Language of the Tongue How do you speak about the structural laws, feast days, and statutes that Yehovah explicitly set up for His people? A) You view them with deep affection, agreeing with King David that His law is "sweeter than honey" (Psalm 19:10) and light to your path. B) You casually use words like "old," "obsolete," "bondage," "legalistic," or "done away with" when describing the very instructions the Father called holy, just, and good. Question 13: Compartmentalizing Your Walk How much of your life is actually subject to the authority of the Word of God? A) Every single department—your budget, your calendar, what you put into your mouth, how you dress, how you run your business, and how you speak to your family. B) You have boxed God into a "spiritual compartment" (prayer, church attendance, and reading devotionals), while leaving your physical habits, your business ethics, and your entertainment choices to be guided by the standards of the world. Question 14: Casual Exposure to Abominations When choosing what to watch, listen to, or tolerate in your home as entertainment: A) You protect your eyes and ears, refusing to look at things that celebrate lawlessness, witchcraft, sexual immorality, or mockery of the Creator. B) You can sit through movies or shows that openly flaunt what God calls an abomination, laughing at them or tuning them out, claiming "it’s just entertainment" or "it doesn't affect me." Question 15: The Definition of "Love" How do you define what it means to love God and love your neighbor? A) You define it exactly how the Bible does: "For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome" (1 John 5:3). B) You define love as a warm emotional feeling, a vibe of general tolerance, or being "nice," believing that as long as you feel love in your heart, you don't actually have to execute the specific, physical laws of behavior God laid down. Question 16: The Fear of Man vs. The Fear of Yehovah When an opportunity arises where keeping a commandment (like leaving work early for the Sabbath or refusing unclean food at a social event) will make you look "weird" or radical to your peers: A) You welcome the reproach of the Messiah, choosing to be a set-apart peculiar treasure rather than blend into Egypt. B) You compromise or hide your beliefs to avoid an awkward conversation, choosing the temporary praise and comfort of men over the approval of the Master. Question 17: Memory Trimming and Selective Amnesia When you read through the historical accounts of Israel in the wilderness, how do you process their failures? A) You take them as a terrifying personal warning, knowing that God destroyed an entire generation of believers because they refused to physically obey His voice (1 Corinthians 10:5-11). B) You skim past those parts or view them as distant history that has no bearing on you, assuming that your modern religious labels give you a pass from the same standard of accountability. Question 18: The Response to Personal Suffering or Hardship When trials, financial tightness, or unexpected health struggles hit your life, how does it impact your obedience? A) You draw closer to the Covenant, searching your life for any hidden compromise and anchoring yourself tighter to His commands. B) You become bitter, loosen your grip on His standards, or say, "I’ve been trying to follow God and look what happened—what’s the point?" using your pain as an excuse to break His laws. Question 19: Sneaking Around Your Conscience Do you ever find yourself playing technical games with God's instructions? A) You seek the full, heavy weight of the spirit of the Law, wanting to fulfill it to the absolute maximum of your ability. B) You look for ways to technically slide by on a technicality—doing just enough to "look" religious to others while your heart finds ways to indulge your flesh right up to the border of transgression. Question 20: The Grief over Lawlessness in the Land When you look at the collapsing morality, the broken families, and the general rebellion against God's natural order in modern culture: A) Your soul is vexed like righteous Lot, and you weep over the lawlessness, recognizing that the root cause is that humanity has forsaken the Torah of Yehovah. B) You have become completely numb to it. You complain about politics or the economy, but you don't connect the dots to see that the root of all human misery is the rejection of the Father’s explicit instructions. The Deep Diagnostic: A heart turns to stone one degree at a time. It happens when we value our reputation more than His righteousness, when we mistake an emotional vibe for true covenant love, and when we think our knowledge can substitute for our obedience. If these questions hit a nerve, don't ignore it. That stinging sensation is proof that the heart is still alive—repent, change direction, and walk out the truth today. Spiritual Idolater When you look at the concept of a spiritual idolater, it goes much deeper than the old-school picture of someone bowing down to a physical statue of wood, stone, or gold. In a biblical sense —especially looking at the teachings of the prophets, Yeshua, and Paul—idolatry is fundamentally a matter of the heart. It happens the exact moment anything inside our lives takes the seat of priority, trust, or devotion that belongs solely to God. As Paul writes in Colossians 3:5, “...and covetousness, which is idolatry.” He ties a condition of the heart (greed, wanting what isn't yours, or looking to material things for fulfillment) directly to worshiping a false god. The Core Traits of a Spiritual Idolater A spiritual idolater might look completely religious or upright on the outside, but their internal alignment is shifted. Here are the three main ways this plays out: 1. Misplaced Trust (The Security Idol) This is looking to anything other than God for ultimate security, safety, and future stability. What it looks like: Placing absolute, unwavering faith in a bank account, a political leader, a career, or a human institution to save or protect us. When those things become the source of our peace instead of the Creator, they have become functional idols. 2. Seeking Human Approval (The Pride Idol) This ties directly back to what we looked at in Romans 2:29—seeking the praise of people rather than the praise of God. What it looks like: Doing religious deeds, posting on social media, or adjusting our morals just to be seen, validated, and applauded by the culture or our peers. If the driving force of our life is "What do people think of me?" rather than "Where is my heart with the Father?", we are serving the idol of self and reputation. 3. Religious Legalism (The System Idol) Irony of ironies, you can actually turn the letter of the law or religious traditions into an idol. What it looks like: When a person falls in love with their own righteousness, their specific denomination, or their rigid checklist of rules rather than loving God and their neighbor. They trust in their ability to perform the rules perfectly to save themselves, completely bypassing a true, Spirit-led change of heart. The Heart as an "Idol Factory" The human heart is incredibly deceptive (Jeremiah 17:9). It has a natural habit of taking good things—like family, hard work, financial stability, or theological knowledge—and turning them into ultimate things. A good thing becomes an idol the second you decide you cannot live, feel secure, or be happy without it. The remedy for spiritual idolatry is always the same throughout scripture: a circumcised heart. It’s daily pulling down those internal altars to self-reliance or public approval, and anchoring our identity entirely on the root of the Olive Tree—seeking praise from God alone, where no human eye can see. The Core Traits of a Spiritual Idolater 1. Christmas The Original Date: December 25th was the Roman celebration of Sol Invictus (The Birthday of the Unconquered Sun) and the climax of Saturnalia (a wild winter festival honoring the god of agriculture). The Evergreens: Bringing pine trees, holly, and mistletoe indoors comes from ancient European winter customs used to ward off winter spirits and honor fertility. The Truth: Yeshua was likely born in the autumn during the Feast of Tabernacles, not in the dead of winter. 2. Easter The Name: "Easter" is derived directly from ancient fertility goddesses of the dawn and spring, such as Eostre (Anglo-Saxon) and Ishtar (Babylonian Queen of Heaven). The Rabbits & Eggs: Pure symbols of extreme fertility and the rebirth of nature used in ancient spring equinox celebrations. They have no connection to a Hebrew resurrection. The Truth: The Council of Nicaea (325 AD) intentionally severed the resurrection celebration from its true biblical anchor—Passover. 3. Halloween The Origin: Stemmed from Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest when people believed the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred. The Costumes: People wore masks and disguises to confuse or ward off wandering evil spirits. The Change: The Church later renamed it "All Hallows' Eve" to transition pagans into the church system. 4. Valentine's Day The Origin: Stemmed from Lupercalia, a wild, sexually charged Roman fertility festival held in mid-February. The Change: Pope Gelasius replaced the festival in the 5th century by dedicating February 14th to St. Valentine, turning an old fertility custom into a romantic holiday. 5. New Year's Day (January 1st) The Origin: Established by Julius Caesar in 46 BC to honor Janus, the two-faced Roman god of doors, gates, beginnings, and transitions. The Custom: The month of "January" is named after Janus (who looks forward into the new year and backward into the old). Romans celebrated by offering sacrifices to him, partying, and exchanging gifts. The Truth: According to the biblical calendar in Exodus 12:2, God establishes the first month of the year in the spring (Nisan/Abib), matching the rebirth of agricultural life rather than the dead of winter. 6. The Title "Pope" & "Pontiff" The Origin: Derived directly from the Roman imperial title Pontifex Maximus (meaning "Supreme Bridge-Builder"), which was the title held by the high priest of the pagan Roman College of Pontiffs. The Mix: Roman Emperors like Augustus and Constantine wore this title as the head of the pagan state religion. When the Roman Church gained political dominance, the Bishop of Rome adopted the title and the hierarchical supreme authority that went with it. The Truth: Yeshua explicitly commanded His followers not to seek lofty, hierarchical titles or call any religious leader on earth "Father" in a supreme spiritual sense (Matthew 23:9). 7. Sun-Day vs. The Sabbath The Origin: In ancient Babylon, Persia, and Rome, the first day of the week was dedicated to the worship of the Sun god (Mithra / Sol Invictus). The Change: In 321 AD, Emperor Constantine issued a strict imperial decree: "On the venerable Day of the Sun let the magistrates and people residing in cities rest, and let all workshops be closed." This officially shifted the official day of rest from the biblical Sabbath to Sunday to unify pagans and Christians under his rule. The Truth: God established the Seventh-day Sabbath (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset) at Creation as a perpetual sign of His covenant (Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 31:16-17). 8. The Single "Senior Pastor" System The Origin: Derived from the "Monarchical Episcopate" of the late Roman Empire, where a single bishop ruled over a city just like a Roman governor. The Mix: Mainstream churches replaced the biblical model of a local team of co-equal elders (Zakenim) with a single, corporate CEO/Senior Pastor style of top-down leadership. The Truth: In the original first-century assemblies, leadership was always a shared plurality of local elders who kept each other accountable. No single man ruled the flock. 9. "The Pulpit" and Professional Oratory The Origin: Derived from the Roman Rostrum and Greek theater stages, where professional orators (Sophists) were paid to give slick, polished, one-way rhetorical speeches to a passive audience. The Mix: The church adopted the physical layout of an elevated platform (pulpit) facing rows of silent spectators, turning fellowship into a performance. The Truth: First-century gatherings were interactive, conversational, and participative (1 Corinthians 14:26). 10. The "Clergy vs. Laity" Split The Origin: Rooted in ancient pagan religious systems and formalized by Roman imperial law, which created a rigid class divide between holy, paid priests (Clergy) and ordinary common people (Laity). The Mix: Mainstream church culture conditioned believers to think that "the Pastor" or "the Ministry Staff" are the only ones qualified to do God's work, baptize, or teach. The Truth: Scripture teaches the priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:9). There is no spiritual hierarchy. 11. Cathedral Architecture & Holy Buildings The Origin: Modeled directly after the Roman Basilica—the grand, imperial public buildings used for Roman courts, politics, and pagan temple worship. The Mix: When Constantine legalized Christianity, the church moved out of houses and began building massive, ornate shrines, treating the physical building as "the House of God." The Truth: The New Testament explicitly states that God does not dwell in temples made with hands (Acts 17:24). The people are the temple. Most people have never heard of this verse… Matthew 24:12 Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. 13 But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.… James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Yehovah defines love as keeping His commandments, all of them. He sent His Son to teach them to us and to live them as an example for us. Modern Christians are under the false assumption that the commandments are just for the Jews to follow. They seem to forget that their Jesus (Yeshua) is Jewish. Acts: 17:30 “God overlooked people’s ignorance about these things in earlier times, but now he commands everyone everywhere to repent of their sins and turn to him. John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. There seems to be an assumption that Yehovah will overlook all our indiscretions because “He knows my heart”, the problem is that He knows our heart and He calls them deceitful and sick. There are 12 verses about the wicked hearts. Jeremiah 17:9 "The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick; Who can understand it? The next verses confirm no one can snatch us away from Yeshua’s hands, however we can turn our backs on Him and walk away. We demonstrate this when we stop keeping Yehovah’s commandments. 25 Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name bear witness about me, 26 but you do not believe because you are not among my sheep. 10: 27 My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. 29 My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. Isaiah 1:17 Learn to do good; Seek justice, reprove the ruthless, defend the orphan plead for the widow. 18 "Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are as scarlet, they will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson; they will be like wool. 19 "If you consent and obey, You will eat the best of the land; That the Race Is Not to The Swift or Strong but To Those Who Endure to The End There are about 90 verses on persevering to the end. Scripture is very clear, we must have an obedient heart and endure until the end to ensure salvation. All the remaining verses confirm we must endure, remain steadfast, fight the good fight until we can't fight anymore in order to be saved. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. Mark 13:13 And you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Hebrews 10:36 For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Philippians 1:6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Yeshua. Revelation 3:5 The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels. Revelation 3:11 I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one may seize your crown. 2 Timothy 2:12 If we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us; Revelation 21:7 The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. Revelation 3:21 The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. Romans 2:7 To those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; Revelation 2:25-28 Only hold fast what you have until I come. The one who conquers and who keeps my works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, even as I myself have received authority from my Father. And I will give him the morning stars. Revelation 3:12 The one who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God. Never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name. Hebrews 12:5-7 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? What is sin? video