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.” Вистинското Евангелие Никаде во Светото писмо Јешуа не вели дека евангелието е за Него што доаѓа да умре за нашите гревови. Што проповедал Јешуа? Многумина би биле шокирани кога би дознале дека Библијата го дефинира евангелието поинаку од она што отсекогаш им било кажано. Темелното читање покажува дека прифаќањето на Христовата крв за плаќање на нашите гревови - колку и да е фундаментално важно - всушност не е во фокусот на „добрата вест“ што Тој ја донесе и дека апостолите продолжија да проповедаат. Освен што умре за нашите гревови, Јешуа дојде на земјата како гласник од Јехова Отецот: Добрата вест е дека Јехова го одредил Јешуа да го објави доаѓањето на Неговото царство овде на земјата. Јован 8:38 Јас зборувам за она што го видов кај мојот Татко, а вие го правите она што го чувте од вашиот татко.” Јован 12:49-50 Зашто јас не зборував од своја страна, туку Таткото, Кој ме испрати, Самиот ми даде заповед - што да кажам и што да зборувам. 50 И знам дека Неговата заповед е вечен живот. Затоа, она што го велам, го кажувам како што ми кажа Отецот“. Јован 14:24 Кој не ме сака, не ги држи моите зборови. И словото што го слушате не е мое, туку на Отците кои ме испратија. Лука 4:43 Исус им рече: „Морам да им го проповедам Господовото царство на и други градови, бидејќи за таа цел сум испратен“. Додека Јешуа беше категорично најважниот поединец што некогаш одел на оваа земја, Библијата јасно покажува дека евангелието што го донесе Јешуа не се однесува само на Него. Прочитајте ги неговите изјави и докажете го тоа сами: Матеј 9:35 Исус минуваше низ сите градови и села, поучувајќи во нивните синагоги, проповедајќи го Евангелието на царството и исцелувајќи секаква болест и болест. 36 Кога го виде мноштвото, се сожали кон нив, зашто беа малтретирани и беспомошни, како овци без овчар. Марко 1:14-15 Откако Јован беше затворен, Исус дојде во Галилеја, проповедајќи Евангелието за Божјото царство и велејќи: „Времето е исполнето, и царството Божјо е наближ. Покајте се и верувајте во Евангелието“. 43 Лука 8:1 Потоа, Исус помина низ секој град и село, проповедајќи и носејќи ја радосната вест [евангелието] за Божјото царство. Лука 16:16 Законот и пророците беа до Јован. Оттогаш се проповеда Царството Божјо, и сите притискаат во него. Матеј 24:14 И полесно е небото и земјата да поминат отколку да пропадне една точка од законот. И ова евангелие за царството ќе биде проповедано по целиот свет како сведоштво на сите народи, и тогаш ќе дојде крајот. Најавата за „добрата вест“ - најдобрата вест што можеше да се слушне денес - што Таткото ја даде преку Јешуа, беше за воспоставувањето на Неговото Царство на земјата. Што е кралство? Тоа во суштина е нација, со сите нејзини граѓани, земја и закони, управувана од влада. Во библиска употреба, кралство може да значи и семејство од самохран родител прераснато во нација. Кралството има четири основни елементи: крал, врховен владетел или владејачки агент; територија, со својата специфична локација и одредени гранични линии; субјекти или граѓани во таа територијална надлежност; и закони и облик на владеење преку кој се остварува волјата на владетелот. Ако игнорираме некој од овие суштински елементи - ако ја игнорираме пораката што Јешуа ја донесе од Отецот - ќе имаме искривена вера, која нема да донесе спасение. Кој ќе биде крал? Не може да има сомнеж дека Цар на Божјето Царство ќе биде Јешуа. И покрај тоа што Тој не практикувал никаква граѓанска власт додека бил на земјата, кога ќе се врати, Тој ќе биде „Цар над царевите и Господар над господарите“ I Тимотеј 6:15; Откровение 19:16; 17:14). Други пророци, исто така, претскажале за доаѓање на цар, не само на Израел и Јуда, туку и на целиот свет. Исаија ни кажува: Зашто ни се роди Дете, ни се даде Син; а владата ќе биде на Неговото рамо. И Неговото име ќе се нарече Чудесен, Советник, Силен Бог, Вечен Татко, Кнез на мирот. На зголемувањето на Неговата влада и мир нема да има крај, на престолот на Давид и над Неговото царство, да го нареди и да го воспостави со суд и правда оттогаш па наваму, дури и засекогаш. Ревноста на Господ Саваот ќе го изврши тоа. (Исаија 9:6-7) Каде ќе биде воспоставено Царството? Доминантна лага што сатаната ја наметнал на човештвото е верувањето дека нечија душа оди во рајот по смртта. Многу луѓе претпоставуваат дека фразата Божјо Царство е синоним за небото, но Библијата учи дека кога Јешуа ќе се врати, Царството Божјо ќе биде воспоставено на земјата! Прво, забележи како Библијата целосно го побива поимот „одење во рајот“ по смртта. Петар му кажува на мноштвото на денот на Педесетницата: „Мажи и браќа, дозволете ми слободно да ви зборувам за патријархот Давид, дека тој е и мртов и погребан, а неговиот гроб е со нас до ден-денес. .. Зашто Давид не се вознесе на небесата“ (Дела 2:29, 34). Овој „човек по Божјото срце“ не е на небото, но сепак во гробот! Нашиот Спасител го потврдува тоа во Јован 3:13: „Никој не се вознел на небото освен Оној Кој слезе од небото, односно Синот Човечки кој е на небото“. Проповедник 9:5,10 Мртвите светци од Стариот и Новиот Завет спијат во своите гробови, чекајќи го воскресението - без свест. Јов 14:14-15 Јов вака го опишува чекањето за воскресението: „Ако некој умре, дали ќе живее повторно? Ќе чекам сите денови на мојата тешка служба, додека не дојде мојата промена. Ќе повикаш, а јас ќе одговори Ти. Откровение 5:10, „И ти ги направи царство (царскиот род) и свештеници на нашиот Бог, и тие ќе царуваат на земјата! Откровение 11:15 Тогаш се огласи седмиот ангел: И имаше силни гласови на небото, кои говореа; „Царствата на овој свет станаа царства на нашиот Јехова и на Неговиот Син, и Тој ќе царува засекогаш! Откровение 21:21. И видов ново небо и нова земја, зашто првото небо и првата земја поминаа. Исто така, немаше повеќе море. Тогаш јас, Јован, го видов светиот град, Новиот Ерусалим, како слегува од небото од Бога, подготвен како невеста украсена за својот маж. И слушнав силен глас од небото како вели: „Еве, Божјиот скинија е со луѓето, и Тој ќе живее со нив, и тие ќе бидат Негов народ. Самиот Бог ќе биде со нив и ќе биде нивен Бог. И Бог ќе ги избрише отстранете ја секоја солза од нивните очи, нема да има веќе смрт, ни тага, ни плач, нема да има повеќе болка, зашто поранешните работи поминаа. … Откровение 21:1 Кој победува ќе наследи сè, а јас ќе му бидам Бог, а тој ќе ми биде син." Кои се поданиците и граѓаните на Царството? земјо, нема секој на земјата да биде граѓанин на тоа Царство.Секој ќе му биде подложен на Царот над кралевите, но нема секој да влезе во тоа духовно Царство. Јован 3:3 Јешуа му ја откри оваа вистина на Никодим. Кога Никодим дојде кај Него ноќе, Исус му рече: „Навистина, ти велам, ако некој не се роди повторно, не може да го види Божјото царство“. I Коринтјаните 15:50. Павле им рекол на Коринтјаните „телото и крвта [смртните луѓе] не можат да го наследат Божјото царство; ниту расипаноста ја наследува нераспадливоста“ Иако имаме физичко тело од крв и месо, можеби сме наследници на Царството, но не можеме да влеземе целосно во Царството, ниту пак можеме да го видиме, додека не станеме дух — во воскресението ќе ни се даде славно тело составено од дух. Ова значи дека, иако целото човештво ќе биде подложно на Царството со кое Јешуа ќе владее на земјата, тие нема нужно да бидат дел од него. Матеј 25:31-34 Кога Синот Човечки ќе дојде во Својата слава и сите свети ангели со Него, тогаш Тој ќе седне на престолот на Својата слава. Сите народи ќе се соберат пред Него, и Тој ќе ги одвои еден од друг, како што пастирот ги дели своите овци од козите. И ќе ги постави овците од десната рака, а козите од левата. Тогаш Царот ќе им рече на оние од Неговата десна страна: „Дојдете, благословени од Мојот Татко, наследете го царството подготвено за вас од создавањето на светот“. Тогаш, Божјото Царство ќе биде управувано од Јешуа и ќе го наследат оние што биле прославени откако ќе воскреснат од мртвите. Воскреснатите светци — граѓани на Божјето Царство — ќе владеат заедно со Јешуа над преостанатите народи на земјата (Даниел 7:27; II Тимотеј 2:12; Откровение 2:26-28; 5:9-10; 20:4-6; 22:5). Кои се законите на Кралството? Судии 21:25. Законот е едноставно водич што луѓето треба да го следат за да обезбедат кохезија, договор и мир во граѓанските и меѓучовечките односи. Без разбран стандард, наметнат од суверен владетел, секој би постапил според сопствената желба или желба и ништо добро или вредно нема да биде произведено. Царството Божјо не се разликува. I Коринтјаните 14:33 Бог не е автор на конфузија. Неговото Царство ќе биде мирно и уредно, бидејќи секој што ќе влезе во него, доброволно ќе му се предаде на законот - заповедите - Божји. Бог нема да има никој во Неговото Царство што ќе покаже, според образецот на неговиот живот, дека нема да Му се покорува. (Матеј 7:21-23; Евреите 10:26-31). Откровение 12:17 ги опишува светците како оние „кои ги држат Божјите заповеди и го имаат сведочењето на Јешуа. Овие две изјави - да го сакаш Бога и да го сакаш ближниот како себеси - ги опфаќаат првите четири и последните шест заповеди соодветно. Заповедите само дополнително дефинираат како да се сака Бог и да се сака човекот. Ние го сакаме Бог воопшто со тоа што го ставаме на прво место, со тоа што не прифаќаме физички помагала во обожавањето Него, со тоа што не го носиме Неговото име напразно и го чуваме седмиот ден сабота. Ние го сакаме човекот, воопшто, со тоа што ги почитуваме родителите, не убиваме, не вршиме прељуба, не крадеме, не лажеме и не посакуваме. Јован 14:15 „Ако Ме љубите, пазете ги Моите заповеди. „Кој ги има Моите заповеди и ги пази, тој Ме љуби Мене Мене. Себе за него“. „Ако некој Ме љуби, ќе го пази Моето слово; и Мојот Татко ќе го љуби, и ние ќе дојдеме кај него и ќе се вдомиме со него; кој не Ме сака Мене, не ги пази Моите зборови; не е Мој, туку на Отците кои Ме испратија“. 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 Rose represents blessing and rewards, for those who keep Yehovah’s commandments, for those who refuse to practice sinning. The red color represents His blood His life, He shed for our sins, because of our disobedience. It comes with the crown of life. Gods gift to huminity the 10 commandments THE ROSE The Rose represents the blessings and rewards reserved for those who keep Yehovah’s commandments and refuse to live in deliberate sin. Its deep red color points to the life and precious blood of Yeshua , shed for our sins and disobedience, bringing with it the crown of life. The Thorns symbolize weeping, gnashing of teeth, and those left without hope. Because of our transgressions, Yeshua endured severe torture. The Nails represent the condemnation facing those who refuse to repent or keep the commandments —a judgment that ends in the second death. As Job 36:12 warns: “If they do not listen, they will perish by the sword and die without knowledge.” The decrees of Yehovah are completely trustworthy, imparting wisdom to the simple. The commandments of Yehovah are right, bringing pure joy to the heart. The directives of Yehovah are clear, illuminating how we ought to live. Reverence for Yehovah is pure, enduring forever. The laws of Yehovah are perfect truth ; every single one is fair and just. They are far more desirable than gold —even the finest, purest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping directly from the comb. By them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward . (Psalm 19:7–11) 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

Messianic Teachings for Christians if you have the courage to face scriptural truth watch the videos And this is love: Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. 1 John 2:4 We must walk in accordance with His commandments and be guided continually by His precepts. “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ has forgiven you. Meditate on His creation is marvelous in its beauty, detail, and usefulness, and His thoughts are deeper than any human being can comprehend. His ways are not our ways. His word never changes. Begin your Bible Study study with prayer and reverence it's the word of God. Set aside time every day to meditate on God's Word and what His Son did for us. How you live your life shows God and man what you Believe, Searching for the truth about a relationship with God Messianic teachings for Christians. Teachings we learned when going to church that is contrary to the bible click on the picture Judgments and Promises Isaiah 65:2 1“I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. To a nation that did not call My name, I said, ‘Here I am! Here I am!’ 2All day long I have held out My hands to an obstinate people who walk in the wrong path, who follow their own imaginations,… 6 And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. Love the LORD your God and keep his requirements, his decrees, his laws and his commands always. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. This calls for patient endurance on the part of the people of God who keep his commands and remain faithful to Jesus. Through him, we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith for his name’s sake. You are my friends if you do what I command. “If you love me, keep my commands. 6 God “will repay each person according to what they have done.” 7 To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, he will give eternal life. 8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man, the many will be made righteous.

Mark 7 There is no such thing as unclean food! You will not find any definition of what is food in the new testament, only in the book of Leviticus, God's food laws it is not optional, The translators added (In saying this, Jesus declared all foods clean.) Jesis declared all food clean Она што валка 1 Фарисеите и некои од учителите на законот кои дојдоа од Ерусалим се собраа околу Исус 2 и виде како некои од неговите ученици јадат храна со нечисти, односно неизмиени раце. 3 (Фарисеите и сите Евреи не јадат освен ако не ги мијат рацете церемонијално, држејќи се до традицијата на старешините. 4 Кога доаѓаат од пазар, не јадат освен ако не се измијат. И тие почитуваат многу други традиции, како што се миењето чаши, стомни и котлиња. а ) 5 Затоа фарисеите и учителите на законот го прашале Исуса: „Зошто твоите ученици не живеат според традицијата на старешините наместо да ја јадат својата храна со нечисти раце? 6 Тој одговори: „Исаија беше во право кога пророкуваше за вас лицемери; како што е напишано: „Овие луѓе ме почитуваат со своите усни, но нивните срца се далеку од мене. 7 Залудно ме обожуваат; нивните учења се само човечки правила.' б 8 Ги оставивте Божјите заповеди и се држите за човечките традиции“. 9 И тој продолжи: „Имате добар начин да ги оставите настрана Божјите заповеди за да набљудувате в твои сопствени традиции! 10 Зашто Мојсеј рече: „Почитувај ги татко си и мајка си“, г и, „Секој што го проколнува својот татко или мајка, треба да биде убиен.“ д 11 Но, вие велите дека ако некој изјави дека она што би можело да се искористи за да им се помогне на нивниот татко или мајка е Корбан (т.е. посветен на Бога) — 12 тогаш веќе не им дозволуваш да прават ништо за нивниот татко или мајка. 13 Така го поништувате Божјото слово со вашето предание што сте го предале. И правиш многу такви работи“. 14 Исус пак го повика мноштвото кај себе и рече: „Слушајте ме сите, и разберете го ова. 15 Ништо надвор од човекот не може да ги извалка со влегување во нив. Наместо тоа, тоа е она што излегува од личноста што ги осквернува.“ [16] ѓ 17 Откако ја напушти толпата и влезе во куќата, неговите ученици го прашаа за оваа парабола. 18 “Дали си толку досадна?“ тој ме праша. „Зарем не гледаш дека ништо што влегува во човек однадвор не може да го оскверни? 19 Зашто тоа не оди во нивното срце, туку во нивниот стомак, а потоа и надвор од телото“. (Кажајќи го ова, Исус ја прогласил за чиста секоја храна.)

Repentance is the key by which we can enter His Kingdom, the way by which we are cleansed to be like Him, and the way He heals a nation. Most of us feel pretty good about ourselves, we don't want anyone to point out anything that make us feel uncomfortable about anything, especially salvation. Видео за покајание Покајанието е клучот со кој можеме да влеземе во Неговото Царство, начинот на кој се чистиме за да бидеме како Него и начинот на кој Тој лекува една нација. Повеќето од нас се чувствуваат прилично добро за себе, не сакаме некој да ни укаже на нешто што не прави да се чувствуваме непријатно за било што, особено за спасение. Ако Петар дојде во вашата црква и ја даде истата порака што ја даде на Педесетница, повеќето луѓе ќе го обвинат дека е осудувачки и раздор. Јехова ни заповеда да ги пазиме Неговите заповеди и наредби. Зошто не? Вашиот свештеник не сака да се чувствувате виновни или да ги повредите вашите чувства. Ако никогаш не сте критички го испитувале своето срце и во моментот сте прашале што треба да направам за спасение, тогаш веројатно никогаш не сте се покајале вистински. _cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5c de-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d__cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_ Reader pay attention 4 Зашто, како може оние што ја напуштаат својата вера да бидат вратени за повторно да се покајат? Тие некогаш беа во Божјата светлина; го вкусија небесниот дар и го примија својот дел од Светиот Дух; 5Од искуство знаеја дека Божјата реч е добра и ги почувствуваа силите на идниот век. 6И тогаш ја напуштија својата вера! Невозможно е да се вратат повторно да се покаат, бидејќи тие повторно го распнуваат Божјиот Син и го изложуваат на јавен срам. Евреите 6:4 Марко 3:29 „но оној што хули (сегашно време) против Светиот Дух никогаш нема простување, туку е подложен на вечна осуда „Не пишува дека оној што „хулел“ (минато време) на Духот никогаш нема прошка._cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Едно време, сите ние хуливме на Духот затоа што сите го мразевме Божјото Слово...се додека не дојдовме во верата и не почнеме да растеме да го сакаме Божјото Слово. Дали ја гледате разликата? Оној кој е активно и моментално ангажиран во непослушноста на Божјото Слово, вообичаено, без грижа или грижа, без љубов кон Словото, нема простување. Така, ако го сакате Божјото Слово и имате желба да го практикувате Божјото Слово, тогаш не го хулите и не го презирате Божјиот Дух... затоа што Божјиот Дух е желбата во нашето срце да оди по Неговата Тора. Има разлика помеѓу моментално непокајание и хулење на Духот или мразење на Божјото Слово...таа личност никогаш нема простување...а потоа личноста која хули на Духот и се покаја и сака да оди во Неговата Тора само како што учеше и практикуваше нашиот Месија...тој е тој што има простување. 119 Министерствата Марко 1:14 „Времето се исполни“, рече Тој, „и близу е царството Божјо. Покајте се и верувајте во Евангелието!“ Лука 3:8 Дајте плод во согласност со покајанието. И не почнувајте да си велите: 'Ние го имаме Авраам за наш татко.' Зашто ви велам дека од овие камења Бог може да му подигне деца на Авраам. Ако Божјите закони се укинати, тогаш како можеш да се покаеш? Покајте се од што? „Покајанието е предуслов за верување. Што е покајание? Нејзиното основно значење е „да се промени“ или „да се сврти“. Штом човек ќе го слушне евангелието и ќе биде убеден дека неговиот начин на живот е погрешен, тој мора да го промени своето однесување и да се врати назад кон Тора. Јехова ја нарекува Тора Негови упатства за Неговите деца. Луѓето може да ја идентификуваат вашата послушност во следењето на Тора како конверзија во јудаизам. Изгледа дека забораваат дека нашиот Спасител е Евреин и она што тој го рече за сите што се во Христа се едно? Ако гревот е кршење на Тора. Послушноста би била чување на Тора. Да тагуваш; желба да се промени; целосна промена на размислувањето. Промени го својот ум за гревот, одлука да го оставиш гревот и да му се покоруваш на Бога. (гревот е прекршување на Законот); Да се сврти; да се направи 180; Кога се каеме, ги гледаме овие три чекори? Се чувствуваме виновни за нашиот грев, кој е престап на Тора. Престануваме да практикуваме грев. Ние се оддалечуваме од гревот и почнавме да одиме со Бога. Јован 3:8 „Прода змии, кој ве предупреди да бегате од претстојниот гнев? Дајте плод достоен за покајание. 1 Јован 2:15-16 Не сакајте го светот или работите во светот. Ако некој го љуби светот, љубовта на Отецот не е во него, бидејќи сè што е во светот (желбите на телото и желбата на очите и ароганцијата произведена од материјалните добра) не е од Отецот, туку е од светот. Покајанието не е само сожалување или каење, туку да се биде толку погоден во своето срце што да бара чистење на крштевањето и да започне да живее според Божјите мерила - според Божјиот закон. Каењето без соодветна промена во однесувањето не е покајание! Плодовите на покајанието се видливи дејства - честопати наречени „дела“ - кои покажуваат дека личноста навистина се променила. Кога Јован Крстител проповедал покајание за да го подготви патот за службата на Јешуа, неговата публика го прашала што треба да направат за да се покаат. Тој одговара: Лука 3:10-14 Облечете го голиот, нахранете го гладниот, не крадете, не користете ја својата власт за да угнетувате, не лажете или обвинувајте лажно и бидете задоволни со својата плата. ● Марко 1:15 Јешуа рече: „дојдете во форма на итна заповед: „Времето е исполнето и Божјото царство е наблизу. Покајте се и верувајте во Евангелието." Овие постапки се послушност на Божјите закони и покажување љубов кон ближниот. ● Матеј 19:17 Јешуа рекол: „Ако сакаш да влезеш во вечен живот, пази ги заповедите“. Јован 12:49-50 Зашто јас не зборував од своја страна, туку Таткото, Кој ме испрати, Самиот ми даде заповед - што да кажам и што да зборувам. 50 И знам дека Неговата заповед е вечен живот. Затоа, она што го велам, го кажувам како што ми кажа Отецот. За да ги следите Божјите упатства, треба да отидете таму каде што тие првпат се спомнати во Библијата. Следете ги писмените упатства од Тора, првите пет книги од вашата библија, а не вашиот пастор или некој човек. Псалм 146:2 Ќе Го славам Господа додека сум жив; Ќе му пеам пофалби на мојот Бог додека го имам своето битие. 3 Не верувајте во кнезовите, во смртниот човек, во кого нема спасение. 4 Неговиот дух заминува; тој се враќа на земјата; Во тој ден неговите мисли пропаѓаат. Езекиел 22:26 Нејзините свештеници (пастири) го навредуваат Мојот закон и ги осквернуваат Моите свети работи; не прават разлика меѓу светото и нечистото, и не поучуваат да се разликува нечисто и чисто; ги кријат очите од Моите саботи, а јас сум осквернет меѓу нив. 27 Нејзините кнезови во неа се како волци кои го кинат пленот, пролеваат крв и уништуваат животи за да добијат нечесна добивка. Матеј 15:8 Овие луѓе Ме почитуваат со своите усни, но нивните срца се далеку од Мене. Залудно Ме обожуваат; тие ги поучуваат како доктрина човечките заповеди'“. Матеј 15:14 Оставете ги: тие се слепи водачи на слепите. И ако слепиот го води слепиот, и двајцата ќе паднат во ров. 2 Коринтјаните 13:15 Тестирајте се и проценете се за да видите дали сте во верата и дали го живеете својот живот како [посветени] верници. Испитајте се себеси [не јас]! Или не го препознавате ова за себе [по тековно искуство] дека Јешуа е во вас - освен ако навистина не паднете на тестот и не бидете отфрлени како фалсификувани?

This marriage relationship was established by God because national Israel typified and foreshadowed the spiritual Israel of God which was to become the eternal bride of Christ. The Marriage supper of the Lamb When and where will the marriage supper of the Lamb take place? БОЖЈИОТ БРАК СО ИЗРАЕЛ _cc781905-5cde-bad35cd-319 Овој брачен однос е воспоставен од Бог затоа што националниот Израел го претставувал и го навестувал духовниот Израел Божји кој требало да стане вечна невеста на Христос. _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad_5cf од овој духовен брак, бидејќи ние го знаеме овој духовен брак на Израел Божјата жалба запишана во Еремија 3:14 во врска со духовното блудство што го практикувала Неговата жена: (златното теле) Свртете се, деца кои се назадуваат, вели Господ; зашто јас сум во брак со тебе:... Тој не бил оженет со нив како поединци; како поединци, тие беа духовно во брак со Божјиот закон. Наместо тоа, Тој беше во брак со нив како корпоративен ентитет._cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58. Во ниту еден момент во историјата на националниот Израел тие не биле верни. Постојано сакале по другите богови._5b195c. со Неговата жена блудничка? Според Божјиот вечен закон, смртта е потребна за прељубничката сопруга. беше надвор од националниот Израел дека Христос требаше да дојде. Понатаму, Божјиот план бил да го искористи националниот Израел како пример за Неговото трпение и милост. Запомнете, во параболата на Лука 13, требаше да се исече смоквата која постојано не вродила плод. Но, тогаш требаше да се даде уште една можност. Ако сè уште немаше овошје, тоа требаше да се намали._5-cc759 136bad5cf58d_ Параболата за десетте девици Матеј 25:1-13 1 „Тогаш царството небесно ќе биде како десет девици кои ги зедоа своите светилки и отидоа да го пречекаат младоженецот. 2 Петмина од нив беа глупави, а пет мудри. 3 Зашто, кога безумните ги земаа светилките, тие не земаа масло со себе, 4 а мудрите земаа колби со масло со своите светилки. 5 Бидејќи младоженецот доцнеше, сите се поспаа и заспаа. 6 Но на полноќ се слушна викање: „Еве го младоженецот! Излези да го пречекаш'. 7Тогаш сите тие девици станаа и ги средија своите кандила. 8 А безумните им рекоа на мудрите: „Дајте ни малку од вашето масло, зашто светилките ни се гасат.“ 9 Но мудрите одговорија: „Бидејќи нема да има доволно за нас и за вас; Наместо тоа, одете кај дилерите и купувајте за себе.' 10 И додека одеа да купат, дојде младоженецот, и оние што беа готови влегоа со него на свадбата, и вратата беше затворена. 11 Потоа дојдоа и другите девици и рекоа: „Господи, Господи, отвори ни!“ 12 Но тој одговори: „Вистина, ти велам, не те познавам“. 13 Затоа, будете, зашто не го знаете ниту денот ниту часот. Во оваа парабола, има пет критични зборови кои бараат дефиниција за да ни овозможат да го извлечеме целосното наменето значење… тие пет зборови се: (стр.16) Мудар: Мудриот е оној кој слуша и слуша. Псалм 19:7 Господовиот закон е совршен, ја оживува душата; сведоштвото на Јехова е сигурно, ги прави мудри едноставните; _cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Matthew 7:24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be_cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ како мудар човек кој ја изградил својата куќа на карпа. Глупави: Глупави се оние кои се непослушни. Будалите мразат поучување; (Тора значи „упатство“, бидејќи се однесува на Божјата реч). Изреки 1:7 Стравот од Господа (ЈХВХ) е почеток на знаењето; будалите ја презираат мудроста и поуката. Пословици 10:8 Мудрите со срце ќе примаат заповеди, но будалата што џагорат ќе пропадне. Матеј 7:26 А секој што ги слуша овие мои зборови и не ги исполнува, ќе биде како безумен човек кој ја изградил својата куќа на песок. Светилка: Ова е заповедта. Изреки 6:23 зашто заповедта е светилка и учењето светлина, и укорите на дисциплината се начин на живот, СВЕТЛИНА: СВЕТЛИНАТА Е ЗАКОН, ТОРАТА. Изреки 6:23 зашто заповедта е светилка и учењето светлина, а укорите на дисциплината се начин на живот, Светлина: Светлината е закон, Тора. Изреки 6:23 зашто заповедта е светилка и учењето светлина, а укорите на дисциплината се начин на живот, Масло: Дали е желбата за послушност. Пред да ја прочитате оваа заповед, запомнете, светилката е „заповед“, а светлината е „законот“. Левит 24:2 „Заповедајте му на народот на Израел да ви донесе чисто масло од изматени маслинки за светилката, за да може постојано да гори светлото. -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Запомнете, крајниот резултат е определувањето кој е добредојден за интимност со младоженецот. Тие што имаат светлина се добредојдени. Светлината е услов за соодветен резултат. Размислете за ова. Крајот беше дека глупавите немаа СВЕТЛИНА, ова треба да го имаме на ум во текот на ова учење. Ајде да започнеме Библиски дефинирање на термините: Откровение 19:6-96 Тогаш слушнав глас на големо мноштво, како татнеж на многу води и како звук на силни громови, извикувајќи: „Алелуја! For Yehovah our Elohim the Almighty reigns.7 Let us rejoice and exult and give him the славата, за бракот на Јагнето, дојде, и неговата Невеста се подготви; 8 ѝ беше дадено да се облече во фино ленено платно, светло и чисто“ - рече за праведните ангели ленти9. [а] ми: „Напиши го ова: блажени се оние што се поканети на брачната вечера на Јагнето“. И тој ми рече: „Тоа се вистинските зборови Божји“. 25 Мажи, сакајте ги своите жени, како што Христос ја сакаше црквата и се предаде Себеси за неа (страница 17) 14 Вратете се, ОД неверните синови“, вели Господ; Зашто јас сум за тебе господар, ќе те земам еден од град и двајца од семејство, и ќе те доведам на Сион.' 15 „Тогаш ќе ви дадам пастири по Моето срце, кои ќе ве хранат со знаење и разум…“ Зашто, јас сум љубоморен на вас со божествена љубомора, зашто ве свршив за еден маж за да ве претставам како чиста девица на Христа“. (2. Коринтјаните 11:2) (Јован 14:1-4) „Да не се вознемирува вашето срце: верувајте во Бога, верувајте и во мене. Во домот на мојот Татко има многу замоци: ти реков: Одам да ви приготвам место. И ако одам и ви приготвам место, пак ќе дојдам и ќе ве примат кај себе, за да бидете и вие каде што сум јас. А каде што одам јас, вие знаете, и онака како што знаете“. (Марко 13:32-37) „Но за тој ден и тој час никој не знае, ниту ангелите на небото, ниту Синот, туку Таткото. Внимавајте, внимавајте и молете се зашто не знаете кога е времето е. Зашто Синот Човечки е како човек кој патува далеку, кој ја напушти својата куќа и им даде власт на своите слуги и на секому својата работа, и му заповеда на вратарот да бдее. Затоа, внимавајте, зашто не знаете кога ќе дојде господарот на куќата, навечер, или на полноќ, или на петелот или наутро: да не дојде одеднаш да те најде како спиеш. -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ „Додека младоженецот го гради новиот дом, невестата чека и носи превез и лента за глава со монетите. Ова покажува дека му припаѓа само на младоженецот; таа повеќе не е достапна. Таа се подготвува за својата свадба до правејќи ќебиња, обидувајќи се да стане жената Поговорка 31: 10-31. Таа, исто така, покажува благодарност кон своето семејство што ја воспитувале и ги поправа повредените односи. Без разлика на се, ш мораше да биде подготвен затоа што ќе дојде ноќе.“ _cc781905-5cde-31194-bbd

We are to gather our tithes, first fruits, and free-will offerings and bring them to Jerusalem; we are to rejoice before YHVH using specific plant species; we are to take part of our tithes and feast on food &strong drink for seven days; we are to build a sukkah, and we are to have nothing but joy. Feasts of the LORD for the crossover people from death to life call Hebrews 1Then the LORD said to Moses, 2“Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘These are My appointed feasts, the feasts of the LORD that you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies. 3For six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, a day of sacred assembly. You must not do any work; wherever you live, it is a Sabbath to the LORD.… God's feast days commandment not optional The Biblcai calander how do I start following it The Biblical Holy Days, Part 1 The Biblical Holy Days, Part 2 The Biblical Holy Days, Part 3 What is Shauvot and why is it so important? 7 Feast of the Lord Feast of the Lord Passover more information please click here Feast of unleaven bread Feast of First Fruits Pentecost Feast of Trumpets Feast of Tabernacles Sukkot Day of Atoinment The Biblical Feast Days

For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.The purpose of life? And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true Yehovah, and Yeshua messiah, the one you sent to earth. Have reverence for God, and obey His commands, because this is all that we were create Child of God or a child of the Devil EVERY SINGLE WORD in the Bible deserves our highest regard and careful obedience. Scripture isn't a collection of suggestions or optional wisdom —it's God-breathed, profitable for teaching, correcting, and guiding us in righteousness (as 2 Timothy 3:16 puts it). We should hold each word in reverence and commit to following it fully, letting it shape how we live, speak, and love others. Дали го сакаш Бог? What does God’s word actually say about this —plainly, without my spin?” It’s easier to justify than to submit. It’s more comfortable to reinterpret than to repent. (James 1:23–25). Scripture splits humanity into two distinct categories based on their relationship to God and His commandments. If God calls His covenant-keeping people saints (those set apart), He refers to the others as: 1. The Lawless (or Wicked) In the New Testament, Yeshua and the Apostles frequently contrast the saints with those who live without regard for God's instructions. The Greek term: Anomia (literally "without law" or "violating the law"). The Warning: I n Matthew 7:23, Yeshua warns those who claim to know Him but ignore the commandments: "Depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!" 2. The Unjust (or Unrighteous) The Bible repeatedly contrasts the two groups when discussing judgment. The Contrast: In 1 Corinthians 6:1, Paul asks why a believer would take a matter before the unjust rather than before the saints. The Destiny : 2 Peter 2:9 states that God knows how to deliver the godly, but keeps the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment. 3. The Children of Disobedience (or Children of the Devil) When addressing who rules a person's life and actions, Scripture uses family terms. The Actions : Ephesians 2:2 speaks of the spirit that works in the children of disobedience. The Definition: 1 John 3:10 draws the line clearly: "In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness [keeping the commandments] is not of God." The Definitive Verse: Revelation 14:12 identifies the first group perfectly: "Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Yeshua." By biblical definition, anyone outside of that description falls into the category of the lawless, the unjust, or the disobedient. This diagnostic test uses the final book of scripture to draw a line in the sand. It forces you to look at the two distinct categories of humanity established by the Creator, using Revelation 14:12 as the ultimate boundary marker. 📋 The "Saints vs. The Lawless" Definitive Boundary Test Instructions: Answer these 4 direct questions to determine which biblical category your daily life, your habits, and your theology place you in. Question 1: The Mark of a Saint In Revelation 14:12, the scripture gives a precise, two-part definition of a saint: "Here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Yeshua." Based on this verse, how do you define your identity? A) A Saint (Set-Apart). You recognize that true faith in the Messiah is inseparable from a physical walk of keeping the Father's Torah. Your life displays both parts: total trust in Yeshua and meticulous care for His instructions. B) A Cultural Believer. You claim to have "faith in Jesus," but you believe His commandments are obsolete or optional, cutting the verse in half and choosing a path that scripture defines as incomplete. Question 2: The Practice of Anomia (Lawlessness) In Matthew 7:23, the Master issues a terrifying warning to people who fully believed they were in the Kingdom: "Depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness (anomia—living without regard for God's law)." When you examine your lifestyle, do you treat the Torah as active law? A) You Reject Lawlessness. You actively study the Torah to identify sin so you can completely purge it from your actions, treating His rest days, dietary boundaries, and moral laws as non-negotiable. B) You Practice Anomia. You live your life based on church traditions, personal feelings, or cultural convenience, considering yourself exempt from the physical laws of God under the guise of "grace." Question 3: The Fruit of Righteousness vs. Disobedience According to 1 John 3:10, the line between the children of God and the children of the devil is stark: "Whoever does not practice righteousness [keeping the commandments] is not of God." When the Father looks at your daily practice, what family lineage does it reveal? A) A Child of God. Your regular, daily practice is righteousness. You actively obey the Father's voice, making your spiritual DNA obvious through visible, physical fruits of obedience. B) A Child of Disobedience. Your daily practice matches the world's standard. You follow the crowd, ignore the biblical calendar, eat what the world eats, and shrug off the lifestyle of Yeshua, aligning with the spirit described in Ephesians 2:2. Question 4: The Courtroom of the Unjust In 1 Corinthians 6:1, Paul rebukes believers for seeking judgment and direction from the "unjust" (unrighteous) rather than from the saints. When you seek wisdom, direction, or validation for how you live, where do you go? A) The Royal Law. You turn strictly to the unchanging Word of God and the example of Yeshua, using the standard of the saints to settle how you walk. B) The Standard of the World. You look to the theological systems of the modern world, human consensus, or comfortable sermons that tell you exactly what your itching ears want to hear, relying on an unjust standard. The Definitive Verdict: Review where your checked boxes land. Scripture leaves zero room for a third option, a middle ground, or a gray area. If your choices consistently land on B, the mirror exposes a vital reality: By biblical definition, anyone who does not keep the commandments of God and the faith of Yeshua falls directly into the category of the lawless, the unjust, or the disobedient. True faith is not a mental concept or a verbal claim—it is a physical lifestyle. If you want to be counted among the saints who endure with patience, you must abandon the broad road of anomia today and begin walking exactly as Yeshua walked. , Дете на Јехова Или дете на ѓаволот. Зашто оние што се водени од Божјиот Дух се Божји деца. Исаија 61:1 Целта на животот? И ова е начинот да се има вечен живот — да те запознаат тебе, единствениот вистински Бог, и Јешуа Месијата, оној што си го испратил на земјата. Јован 17:3 По сето ова, може да се каже само едно: почитувајте го Бога и слушајте ги Неговите заповеди, бидејќи за тоа сме создадени за тоа е сечија должност. Проповедник 12:13 Што е грешник? Секој што греши го прекршува Божјиот закон затоа што гревот е исто што и прекршувањето на Божјиот закон. 1 Јован 3:4 Оној што го прави грешниот е од ѓаволот, 1 Јован 3:8 Бог ги мрази молитвите на личноста која го игнорира законот. Изреки 28:9 Сите лажговци ќе се најдат во огненото езеро на запален сулфур. Ова е втора смрт.“ Откровение 21:8 Мора да бидете оправдани . Зашто не се праведни пред Бога оние што го слушаат законот, туку оние што го извршуваат законот ќе бидат оправдани. Римјаните 2:13 Мора да се покаете Дојдов да не ги повикам оние што мислат дека се праведни, туку оние што знаат дека се грешници и треба да се покаат“. Лука 5:32 Мора да бидете праведни Драги деца, не дозволувајте некој да ве измами за ова. Кога луѓето го прават она што е исправно, тоа покажува дека се праведни, исто како што е праведен Христос. 8 Но, кога луѓето продолжуваат да грешат, тоа покажува дека му припаѓаат на ѓаволот, 1Јован 3:7 Дојдов да не повикувам оние кои мислат дека се праведни, но оние кои знаат дека се грешници и треба да се покајат. „Лука 5:32 Должноста на секој родител? Овие зборови, што ти ги заповедам денес, ќе бидат во твоето срце. 7 „Научи ги внимателно на своите синови и зборувај за нив кога седиш во својата куќа и кога одиш по патот, кога легнуваш и кога стануваш. 8 „Заврзи ги како знак на раката и ќе бидат како предни страни на челото. 9 „Напиши ги на праговите од својата куќа и на вратите. Второзаконие 6:4-9 Секој мора да се роди повторно Секој роден од Бога одбива да практикува грев затоа што Божјото семе пребива во него; не може да продолжи да греши, бидејќи е роден од Бога. 10По тоа Божјите деца се разликуваат од децата на ѓаволот: кој не практикува праведност, не е од Бога, ниту оној што не го сака својот брат. 1 Јован 3:9 Што ќе ви се случи кога ќе умрете? Секој мора да умре еднаш, а потоа Бог да му суди, Евреите 9:27 Верата е библиски дефинирана како: Верата е: да се верува дека сè што рекол Бог е вистина, да се обврзе да го следи она што го кажува, а потоа да го прави она што го кажува Словото. Со други зборови, верување/доверба, обврзување да се покоруваш или направиш, а потоа и дејство на послушност/правење. Друг начин на кој го кажуваме тоа е: верата е верување, посветеност и доверба во Бога и Неговото Слово. Целото човештво е „под законот“ (Законот на гревот и смртта) додека не склучат сојуз преку вера во Месијата и не добијат спасение по благодат преку таа вера. Божјите деца преку вера 23 Пред да ни биде достапен патот на верата во Христа, бевме ставени под стража од законот. Бевме држени во заштитен притвор, така да се каже, додека не се открие патот на верата. 24 Дозволете ми да го кажам поинаку. Законот беше наш чувар додека не дојде Христос; нè штитеше додека не можевме да се исправиме пред Бога преку вера. 25 И сега, кога дојде патот на верата, повеќе не ни треба законот како наш чувар. 26 Зашто сите вие сте Божји деца преку вера во Христа Исуса. 27 И сите што се соединија со Христа во крштевањето, го облекоа Христа, како да се облекуваат нова облека' 28Веќе нема роб ниту Евреин, ниту Евреин, ниту слободен, ниту машко и женско. Зашто сите сте едно во Христа Исуса. 29А сега, кога припаѓате на Христа, вие сте вистинските чеда на Авраам. Вие сте негови наследници, а Божјото ветување до Авраам ви припаѓа вам. Начинот на кој можеме да се спасиме е да веруваме дека сме згрешиле и дека заслужуваме смрт затоа што Словото вели така. Јован 3:3 Исус одговорил: „Вистина ти велам, ако не се родиш повторно, не можеш да го видиш царството Господово“. Дела 2:38 Петар одговорил: „Секој од вас треба да се покае за своите гревови и да се сврти кон Јехова и да се крсти во името на Јешуа Месија за простување на своите гревови. Тогаш ќе го примите дарот на Светиот Дух. Изреки 28:9 Кој го одвраќа увото да не го слуша законот, дури и неговата молитва ќе биде одвратна. Проповедник 12:13 Тоа е целата приказна. Еве сега мојот заклучок: плашете се од Јехова и слушајте ги Неговите заповеди, зашто тоа е сечија должност. Галатјаните 3:28 Нема веќе Евреин или неевреин, роб или слободен, маж и жена. Зашто сите сте едно во Христа Јешуа. Јаков 1:22 Но, немојте само да ја слушате Јеховината реч. Мора да го правите она што го кажува. Во спротивно, само се залажувате. „Тогаш Јехова ми рече: извикај ја пораката! Не воздржувајте се. Кажи му на мојот народ Израел: згреши! Се свртивте против Јехова, вашиот Елохим. Исаија 58:1 "Кога ќе им го кажете сето ова, не очекувајте да слушаат. Извикувајте ги вашите предупредувања, но не очекувајте да одговорат. Кажете им: 'Ова е народот чиј народ нема да го слуша Господ, нивниот Бог и кои одбиваат да бидат поучени. Зашто Бог е Дух, така што оние што Му се поклонуваат мора да се поклонуваат во дух и во вистина. „Јован 4:24 Принесувајте ги вашите тела како жива жртва, света и прифатлива за Бога, што е вашето духовно обожавање. Римјаните 12:1-2 Вистината е Божјата Тора Мора да ве води Духот Гал 5:18

God only gives His Spirit to those who keep His commandments Narrow way Living in the Spirit Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God. 9 You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness.… Romans 8:9 which states that God gives the Holy Spirit to those who obey Him. This principle emphasizes that a willing, obedient heart is a key condition for receiving and experiencing the empowering presence of the Spirit. Acts 5:32, But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his." Here is a clear Yes/No self-assessment to help determine if you are currently walking in the Spirit (according to the Bible — Galatians 5:16-25, Romans 8:5-14). “Am I Walking in the Spirit?” Test Answer Yes or No honestly to each: create a test 1 John 3:4 (KJV), the verse reads: "Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law." Answer Yes or No honestly to each question to examine your heart. The "Walking in the Spirit" Deep Reflection Test Spiritual Deafness: When Scripture or a sermon convicts me of a specific change I need to make, do I listen and act immediately, rather than tuning it out or making excuses to justify myself? The Internal Battle: When I am tempted to break one of God’s commandments (in my thoughts, words, or actions), do I feel an immediate, sharp internal friction from the Holy Spirit urging me to stop? Worship in Spirit: Is my private devotion—when absolutely nobody else is looking or listening—just as earnest, real, and passionate as my public religious behavior? Spiritual Blindness : Am I quick to notice and convict myself of my own hidden sins (like pride, resentment, or greed), rather than just pointing out the obvious sins of the world around me? The Still, Small Voice: In the middle of a busy day or a stressful situation, am I quiet enough to hear and recognize the Holy Spirit's promptings regarding my attitude or speech? Keeping His Commandments: Do I view God's laws as a joyful path of protection and fellowship that I want to keep, rather than a heavy burden I have to drag around? The Internal Reality: When someone wrongs or provokes me, do I actively rely on the Spirit to change my internal feelings toward them, rather than just forcing a fake smile on the outside? Recognizing the Blindspot: Am I genuinely willing to ask God to show me the faults in my character that I am currently blind to, and am I ready to change if He reveals them? Ritual vs. Spirit: If all religious structure, services, and routines were stripped away today, would my personal, daily walk and communication with God remain completely intact? Hardening the Heart: Am I aware of any area where I have repeatedly ignored God's warnings to the point where my conscience no longer bothers me about it? "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion." — Hebrews 3:15 "Son of man, you are living among a rebellious people. They have eyes to see but do not see and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious people." — Ezekiel 12:2 "God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." — John 4:24 Reflecting on Your Answers Mostly "Yes": This indicates an active, living connection where your spiritual senses are sharp. Your ears are open to His voice, you are fighting the internal battle to keep His commandments, and you are operating from a place of true, spiritual reality. Several "No" Answers (especially on Questions 1, 5, and 10): This is a warning sign of spiritual deafness. When we repeatedly ignore the promptings of the Spirit or turn a deaf ear to God's laws, our hearts naturally begin to harden, and His voice becomes harder to discern. If you are struggling to hear Him, it is a direct call to clear away the noise, stop resisting, and pray: "Lord, take away my stubbornness, open my ears, and give me a heart that hears and obeys." Key Bible Truth: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh … Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:16, 25) True life in the Spirit is marked by freedom, fruit, and dependence on God — not perfection, but direction. A key verse is Romans 8:9: "But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his." Other verses about having the Spirit of God: Other verses about having the Spirit of God: 2 Corinthians 13:5 "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith... Know ye not your own selves, how that Yeshua Messiah is in you, except ye be reprobates?" Galatians 4:6 "And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father." 1 Corinthians 3:16 "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?" 1 Corinthians 6:19 "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you ...?" Ephesians 1:13 "After that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise." 1 John 3:24 "And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us. " 1 John 4:13 "Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit." According to Scripture, the presence of God's Spirit is evidenced by faith in Messiah, obedience to God, and a transformed life: "And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments." (1 John 2:3) "If ye love me, keep my commandments." (John 14:15) "And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us." (1 John 3:24) 1 . The Mindset: What Governs Your Thoughts? The primary difference starts in the mind. Romans 8:5 states, "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." In the Flesh: A person is trapped in their own perspective. When a trial hits, their immediate reaction comes from human instinct—fear, anger, retaliation, or self-pity. In the Spirit: A person's mind is anchored in divine truth. When the same trial hits, they pause, lean on the Spirit, and recall the commandments of God, responding with humility, truth, and faith. "In the Spirit" vs. "In the Flesh" : This refers to a fundamental shift in a believer's identity. Being in the flesh represents our old, unredeemed nature, while being in the Spirit means our lives are governed and empowered by the Holy Spirit. [1, 2] T he Indwelling Spirit: The presence of the Holy Spirit inside a believer is the defining mark of true faith. Paul uses it as proof that an individual truly belongs to Christ. [1, 2, 3] The "Spirit of Christ": Paul interchangeably uses "Spirit of God" and "Spirit of Christ," emphasizing the divine nature of the Holy Spirit and the intimate connection between the believer and Yeshua Christ. [1, 2, 3] "In the Spirit" vs. "In the Flesh": This refers to a fundamental shift in a believer's identity. Being in the flesh represents our old, unredeemed nature, while being in the Spirit means our lives are governed and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Indwelling Spirit: The presence of the Holy Spirit inside a believer is the defining mark of true faith. Paul uses it as proof that an individual truly belongs to Christ.The "Spirit of Christ" : Paul interchangeably uses "Spirit of God" and "Spirit of Christ," emphasizing the divine nature of the Holy Spirit and the intimate connection between the believer and Jesus Christ. 2. The Battle Over the Commandments Your response to God's instructions immediately reveals which realm you are operating in. "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." — Romans 8:7-8 The Flesh Rejects: Because the flesh wants to be its own god, it views the commandments as a restrictive burden. It rationalizes compromise, creates excuses, and ultimately rejects the truth. The Spirit Accepts: The Spirit gives us the supernatural ability to understand and love the commandments. It breaks the power of the flesh so that obedience isn't a legalistic chore, but a natural expression of our identity in Yeshua. The Sovereign Distinction: You cannot serve both. Walking in the flesh is relying on your own human strength and desires, which cuts a person off from salvation. Walking in the Spirit means surrendering your will to the truth of Yeshua, allowing His Spirit to produce real, righteous life within you. When Yeshua laid down this standard in John 4, He was radically redefining what it means to connect with the Almighty, breaking it down into two inseparable pillars. 1. Worshiping "In Spirit" (The Internal Reality) Worshiping "in spirit" means that your worship originates from the innermost core of your human spirit, energized and led by the Holy Spirit. Bypassing the Physical: Before Yeshua, people believed worship was tied to a physical location (like the Temple in Jerusalem or Mount Gerizim) or specific physical rituals (sacrifices, incense, holy garments). Yeshua explained that because God is Spirit, He cannot be confined to a building or moved by empty, outward motions. Heart Over Performance: It means your heart is actually in it. You can sing the songs, read the scriptures, and say the prayers, but if your mind is wandering or your heart is cold, it is just a fleshly performance. Worshipping in spirit means your inner being is actively alive and connected to God. 2. Worshiping "In Truth" (The Doctrinal Reality) Worshiping "in truth" means your worship is firmly anchored in God's absolute reality, His Word, and His commandments. Alinged with Reality: You cannot worship God based on a version of Him you made up in your own mind. It must be based on who He actually is as revealed in scripture . The Blueprint of Salvation: As noted previously, truth is non-negotiable—without truth, there is no salvation. Worshiping in truth means accepting God's standard of righteousness, acknowledging the reality of sin, and recognizing Yeshua as the only true way to the Father. It leaves no room for falsehood, self-delusion, or compromise. The Side-by-Side Balance Genuineness only happens when both elements are operating together perfectly. One without the other creates a dangerous imbalance. In Spirit (Without Truth)In Truth (Without Spirit)In Spirit AND In Truth Pure Emotion: Excitement, feelings, and high energy, but lacks a scriptural foundation. It easily drifts into false doctrine because it relies on "how I feel" rather than what is true.Dead Religion: Correct theology, strict rules, and flawless structure, but cold, rigid, and heartless. It results in a Pharisee-like walk that has the form of godliness but denies its power .True Worship: A vibrant, sincere heart that is deeply in love with God, backed by an uncompromising commitment to His absolute Word and commandments. Summary: To worship genuinely is to bring your whole heart (spirit) into perfect alignment with God's reality (truth). It is a walk where your inner thoughts, your public actions, and your obedience to the commandments all match up perfectly before the eyes of the Fathe r. Spiritual Blindness: Inability to See: Just as physical blindness prevents someone from seeing the physical world, spiritual blindness prevents individuals from "seeing" or discerning spiritual truths . This can manifest as: Lack of Understanding : Difficulty grasping theological concepts, biblical teachings, or the nature of God. Failure to Recognize God's Presence: Not perceiving God's activity in the world or in their own lives. Misinterpretation of Reality: Viewing life solely through a material or secular lens, without recognizing a spiritual dimension. Inability to See Their Own Sinfulness: Being unaware of their moral shortcomings or their need for redemption. R ejection of Spiritual Evidence: Dismissing or ignoring signs and experiences that might point towards a spiritual reality. Causes: Spiritual blindness can be attributed to various factors, including: Sin and Unbelief : A hardened heart due to persistent sin or a refusal to believe in God. Worldly Distractions: Being consumed by material possessions, worldly desires, and the cares of this life. Pride and Intellectual Obstacles: Relying solely on human reason and rejecting the need for divine revelation. Deception: Being misled by false teachings or ideologies. Spiritual Opposition : Some theological perspectives suggest that Satan or other spiritual forces actively work to blind people to the truth. (2 Corinthians 4:4) 2 Corinthians 4:4 states that the "god of this age" (Satan) has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel. This spiritual blindness keeps people from perceiving the glory of Christ, who is the exact image of God. Spiritual Deafness: Inability to Hear: Similar to physical deafness, spiritual deafness describes an inability or unwillingness to "hear" or heed spiritual messages. This can involve: Ignoring God's Word: Not paying attention to or disregarding scripture, sermons, or other forms of spiritual communication. Resisting the Holy Spirit's Promptings: Ignoring inner convictions or nudges towards righteousness. Being Unresponsive to God's Call: Not recognizing or heeding God's invitations to faith and relationship. Preferring Other Voices: Being more attuned to worldly opinions or desires than to spiritual guidance. Lack of Discernment : Difficulty distinguishing between true and false spiritual teachings. Causes: Similar to spiritual blindness, spiritual deafness can stem from: Sin and Rebellion: A stubborn and disobedient heart that refuses to listen to God. Preoccupation with the World: Being too busy or focused on worldly matters to hear God's voice. Skepticism and Doubt: A closed mind that is unwilling to accept spiritual truths. Hardened Heart: A heart that has become Calloused and resistant to God's influence. Spiritual Opposition: Again, some believe that external spiritual forces can hinder people from hearing God's voice. Interconnections: Spiritual blindness and deafness are often interconnected. If someone cannot "see" spiritual truth, they are less likely to "hear" and respond to it. Conversely, if someone refuses to "hear" spiritual messages, their understanding and "sight" can become clouded. Overcoming Spiritual Blindness and Deafness: Christian theology emphasizes that spiritual blindness and deafness can be overcome through: God's Grace: Ultimately, it is God's initiative and grace that opens eyes and ears to spiritual truth. Faith in Yeshua messiah: Believing in Yeshua and accepting his sacrifice is seen as the key to spiritual healing. The Work of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is believed to illuminate the mind and open the heart to understand spiritual realities. Prayer: Seeking God's help to see and hear. Study of Scripture: Engaging with the Bible to learn about God and his ways. Fellowship with Believers: Being part of a community of faith that can offer support and encouragement. Repentance and Obedience: Turning away from sin and living in accordance with God's will. Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us. In summary, spiritual blindness and deafness represent a significant barrier to experiencing and understanding the spiritual realm and one's relationship with God. They are conditions that, according to Christian belief, require divine intervention and a willing heart to overcome. To all who are weary of the heavy burdens of the world and the confusion of the Broad Way: You are cordially invited to enter the Kingdom of God. The King of the Universe, Yehovah, has not left you to wander without a map. He has provided His Torah—His perfect instruction—to act as the light for your feet and the guardrail for your life. While the world offers a wide road of "do as you please," the Father invites you to the Narrow Path, where true freedom and lasting peace are found. Romans 8:16 "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God." The Meaning: God’s Holy Spirit connects directly with the human spirit to give internal assurance of salvation. 1 Corinthians 2:11 "For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God." The Meaning: Just as your own deep thoughts are only known by your personal consciousness (your spirit), the deep things of God can only be revealed by the Holy Spirit. Worshiping in Spirit and Truth This is one of the most famous statements made by Yeshua regarding the nature of true worship. John 4:24 "God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." (NKJV) The Meaning: Because God is not a physical being confined to a physical temple, true worship must happen in the spiritual realm—sincerely from the human heart—rather than just through external rituals. Testing the Spirits In the Epistles, believers are warned that not everything claiming to be spiritual is from God. 1 John 4:1 "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world." (NKJV) The Meaning: A warning to evaluate the teaching, motive, and supernatural backing behind any spiritual message. Testing the Spirit: The Scriptural Protocol In the modern religious world, people confuse "the Spirit" with an emotional vibe, a subjective feeling, or a goosebump experience during a worship service. They hear someone speak with passion, perform a sign, or claim a direct revelation from God, and they automatically assume it is from the Almighty. But the Scripture issues a strict, legal mandate to audit and cross-examine every spiritual claim. The Apostle John gives a direct commanding order: "Test the spirits." The Confrontation: "You are completely unguarded if you swallow every teaching, every prophecy, and every emotional experience just because someone uses the name of Jesus. The spiritual realm is filled with counterfeits designed to mimic holiness while leading you straight into rebellion. The Creator did not leave you to judge by your intuition; He gave you a fixed legal protocol to test what is operating in front of you. Read 1 John 4:1." The Verse: "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world." The Shock: "The Greek word for 'test' is dokimazō—a legal and metallurgical term meaning to assay, analyze, or put to a rigorous trial to see if it is genuine or counterfeit. If a spirit, a teacher, or a movement cannot pass the scriptural audit, you are commanded to reject it entirely, no matter how good it feels or how many followers it has." The Three Infallible Scriptural Tests To determine if a spirit is the Ruach HaKodesh (the Holy Spirit of Truth) or a spirit of deception, you must apply the three-fold protocol laid out in the literal text: Test 1: The Torah and Light Test (The Baseline) A true spirit will never contradict, alter, or relax the permanent instructions and commandments given by the Father. The Protocol (Isaiah 8:20): "To the law (Torah) and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them." The Execution: If a spirit or a teacher tells you that the Sabbath is changed, that the dietary laws are done away with, or that the Moedim (Appointed Feasts) are replaced by pagan-rooted traditions under the guise of "grace," the verdict is instantaneous: There is no light in them. The Holy Spirit is the author of the Law; He will never lead a person to break it. Test 2: The True Identity and Identity of Yeshua Test The spirit must confess and align entirely with the true, uncompromised identity, flesh, and lineage of the Hebrew Messiah. The Protocol (1 John 4:2-3): "By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ (Yeshua HaMashiach) has come in the flesh is of God, and every spirit that does not confess that Yeshua HaMashiach) has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist..." The Execution: To confess Him "in the flesh" means acknowledging His literal, physical reality as the Hebrew Messiah who walked in perfect Torah obedience, kept the Sabbath, and embodied the Word. If a spirit presents a counterfeit, lawless, Hellenized "Jesus" who authorizes his followers to throw out the Father's commandments, that spirit is exposing itself as the spirit of the Antichrist (anomos—the lawless one). Test 3: The Fruit and Character Test You do not judge a spirit by its gifts, its signs, or its numbers; you judge it by the structural transformation it produces in a person's life. The Protocol (Matthew 7:20, Galatians 5:22-23): "Therefore by their fruits you will know them... But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." The Execution: Look past the performance. Does the spirit produce a life of radical Teshuvah (repentance), deep humility, and a protective love for the brethren? Or does it manifest the hidden works of the flesh—pride, gossip, horizontal treason against brothers, and a stubborn heart of flint that refuses correction? The Verdict of the Audit The Spirit of DeceptionThe Ruach HaKodesh (Spirit of Truth) Promotes anomia (lawlessness) and excuses the violation of the Commandments.Writes the Torah directly onto the heart and causes you to walk in His statutes (Ezekiel 36:27). Relies on emotional highs, human traditions, and the approval of the majority.Anchors itself strictly to the literal text: "Thus saith the Lord." Breeds pride, defensiveness, and a carnal mind hostile to God's Law.Produces the visible, active fruit of righteousness and horizontal love. The Bottom Line: Stop being spiritually naive. Run every voice, every teacher, and your own internal thoughts through this exact scriptural protocol. If it fails to match the Torah and the testimony of Yeshua, hit the eject button immediately. Turn your ear back to the Law so your very prayers do not become an abomination (Proverbs 28:9). Living in the Spirit Romans 8:9 8 Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God . 9 You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10 But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness.… Jesus and the Samaritan Woman John 4:24 …23 But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. 24 God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us. 1 John 3:24

THE FINAL JUDGMENT "He that rejects Me and doesn't receive my words has one that judges him: the WORD THAT I HAVE SPOKEN, the same shall judge him in the last day." ETERNAL JUDGMENT The truth about hell False prophet Христос рече: „Повеќе луѓе одат во пеколот отколку во рајот“ 1 John 3:4 in Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. All who indulge in a sinful life are dangerously lawless, for sin is a major disruption of God's order. The word eternal means constant or forever. The Bible refers to the final judgment that God will declare on individuals. This judgment will determine our state for eternity. It's important to realize that all judgment comes through Jesus, the Son of God. This diagnostic test brings the entire scriptural warning to its absolute climax: the Great White Throne Judgment. It forces the reader to stand before the opened books of record and the standard of the Spoken Word, confronting whether their lifestyle is being actively washed clean by the blood of the Lamb through a return to the Torah, or if they are coasting toward eternal destruction. 📋 The "Great White Throne & The Opened Books" Test Instructions: Answer these 4 final questions with absolute sobriety, evaluating your life against the infallible, courtroom evidence of the heavenly court. Question 1: The Standard of the Courtroom In John 12:48, the Judge declares the exact law book of the court: "He that rejects Me and doesn't receive my words has one that judges him: the WORD THAT I HAVE SPOKEN , the same shall judge him in the last day." When you stand before the throne, what standard will determine your destiny? A) The Spoken Word. You recognize that the unchanging Word of God—the Torah, the statutes, and the life-giving commands practiced by Yeshua—is the final law of the land. You are actively aligning your life, your diet, and your Sabbath with that standard today. B) Human Tradition . You believe that your modern church culture, personal opinions, or the consensus of the crowd will be accepted as a valid defense, assuming the Judge will overlook your disregard for His spoken commands. Question 2: The Evidence in the Books Revelation 20:12 states that the dead will be judged "according to their works, by the things that were written in the books." Knowing that 1 John 3:4 defines sin explicitly as the practice of lawlessness (anomia), what does the daily record of your actions look like right now? A) Cleaned and Transformed. The books record a life that stopped practicing lawlessness. Your past sins have been washed clean by the Blood of the Lamb, and your current record shows a dedicated pursuit of righteousness and obedience. B) Continuous Lawlessness . The books are actively recording a lifestyle that mimics the world. You routinely cross His boundaries, ignore His calendar, and live without regard for His laws, falsely hoping the record won't matter on that day. Question 3: The Severity of Willful Defiance The scripture asks a terrifying question in 1 Peter 4:17–18: If judgment begins at the house of God, "what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? " If the Father did not spare His own Son when He took on our sin, how do you view your personal accountability? A) Fearful Reverence. You realize that Yehovah is righteously incapable of overlooking unrepented sin. You treat His commands with the highest regard, knowing that the willful and rebellious will face retribution and total exclusion from the Kingdom. B) Presumptuous Security . You assume that because you made a verbal confession, you have a pass to remain willful and sloppy in your lifestyle, believing a loving God would never actually execute His written wrath on you. Question 4: The Sifting of the Book of Life At the final accounting, Daniel 7:10 and Revelation 20:12 show that the heavenly court will sit, and a meticulous search will be made through the Book of Life for the names of those standing there. What is the evidence today that a name is securely written in that book? A) You Listen and Respond . As John 8:47 states, because you belong to Yehovah, you actively listen to and physically obey His words. Your faith is visible, tangible, and set apart from the world. B) You Look and Walk Away. You talk about God, but your feet walk the broad highway to destruction (Matthew 7:13). Your life lacks the physical fruit of the New Covenant, proving that you are only fooling yourself. The Final Verdict: Look at where your checked boxes land. There is no appeal process at the Great White Throne, and there are no hidden motives that the light of His face will not expose. If your choices land squarely on B, the mirror delivers the ultimate, uncompromised truth: How you live your life is the only real evidence of what you believe internally. A major disruption of God's order cannot enter His future Kingdom. If you refuse to judge yourself by the Word today, you will be broken by that same Word on the last day. The books are being written every single hour you have breath. Turn away from the broad road of lawlessness, drop the traditions of men, and submit your walk completely to the King while the door of repentance is still open. ВЕЧЕН СУД ПРИЧИНАТА ЗА ПРЕСУДА 1. Поради гревот против Неговите закони. „Сите што згрешиле [го пропуштиле знакот] во законот, ќе им се суди според законот“ (Римјаните 2:12) „Душата што греши ќе умре“ (Езекиел 18:4; исто така, Римјаните 3:23) 2 Поради непослушноста - со тоа што Јехова е праведен и не може да го превиди гревот, мора да се исполни казната за прекршениот закон. Оние што не го познаваат Јехова, како и оние што не го слушаат евангелието, го навлекуваат Неговиот гнев. Постојат две категории наведени во 2. Солунјаните 1: 8; Римјаните 2:8, 9 Бидејќи безбожноста и неправедноста се неприфатливи за Неговата светост и грешниците не можат да дојдат во Негово присуство. Евреите 7:26; 1. Петрово 1:15,16; 1. Тимотеј 6:13-16; Откровение 15:4 Неговата правда бара одмазда за оние кои ги прекршиле Неговите заповеди и исклучување од Неговото присуство и Неговото идно царство. 2 Солунјаните 1:9; Откровение 21:27, 8 5. Да се ограничат последиците од индивидуалниот и колективниот грев за човекот да дојде до покајание и да се спаси од вечното уништување. Кога ќе се прифатат Неговите судови, тие помагаат за спасение Псалм 94:12-13; 2. Петрово 3:9 „Вечниот“ живот и „вечната“ казна би требало да се поистоветат со исто време, или во спротивно од иста природа, да се зборува на ист начин - т.е. за она што е трајно. Секоја човечка душа ја чека вечен суд. Јешуа, нашиот Месија ќе се врати, мртвите ќе воскреснат и ќе бидат судени од Него и ќе ја добијат својата вечна судбина. Ова ќе биде видлив јавен и универзален суд. Победата на Јагнето над гревот, смртта и сатаната ќе биде целосно пројавена и погубена. ИДЕНТИТЕТ НА СУДИЈАТА Отецот е поттикнувач на судот за да се доврши Неговиот план со векови со ставање крај на гревот и беззаконието и внесување на вечна праведност. Видете исто така Даниел 12: 2, 3 Бог Отецот е наведен како судија на сите - Евреите 12:23; 1 Петар 4:5 Синот добил овластување да суди бидејќи Тој е Син Човечки. Јован 5:27 „Одреди ден кога праведно ќе му суди на светот преку Човек што го одредил и назначил за таа задача“ Римјаните 3:6 Засилена верзија - Видете исто така Дела 10:42 „Зашто Таткото никого не суди, туку целиот суд му го довери на Синот“, Јован 5:22 КОНЕЧНИОТ ПРЕСУД „Кој Ме отфрла и не ги прима моите зборови, има кој му суди: ЗБОРОТ КОЈ ГО ИЗГОЖАВ, истиот ќе му суди во последниот ден“. Јован 12:48. Вечната смрт е последица на гревот врз непрепородениот човек. Ако Јехова не го поштеди Својот гнев врз сопствениот Син Кого го направи грев за нас (за да не поштеди), каква ќе биде состојбата на намерните, беззаконите и бунтовниците? 1. Петрово 4:17-18; Јован 3:36 За секој човек што ќе замине од овој живот, ќе има очекување на воскресение, како и очекување на суд. „На луѓето им е определено еднаш да умрат, а потоа судот“ Евреите 9:27 „Сите ќе застанеме пред судот (престолот) на Месијата. Зашто е напишано: Жив Јас, вели Јехова, секое колено ќе Ми се поклони и секој јазик ќе Му признае на Бога. Така, секој од нас ќе даде Извештај за себе пред Бога“ Римјаните 14:10-12; Исаија 45:23 „И видов голем бел престол и Оној што седеше на него, од чие лице избегаа земјата и небото, и немаше место за нив. „И видов мртви, мали и големи, како стојат пред Бога ; и книгите се отворија, и се отвори друга книга, која е книга на животот; Се отвораат „книгите“. Ова се записите за сето она што секој човек мислел, кажал и направил на земјата што не бил изваден и измиен од Крвта на Јагнето. Отворена е и „Книгата на животот“, што ни овозможува да разбереме дека низ неа ќе се бара евиденција за имињата на оние што стојат пред тронот во оваа прилика. ОТВОРЕНИТЕ КНИГИ Земниот суд постапува по докази. Писмото ни кажува дека небесниот суд ќе биде поставен за да продолжи постапката и сите докази ќе бидат изнесени. Небесниот суд ќе седи, а книгите ќе се отворат. Даниел 7:10 1. ПИСМОТА „Словото што го кажав ќе му суди во последниот ден“ Јован 12:48 Тој е вечното Слово Кој му зборуваше на Мојсеј и ни го даде Законот. Ќе одговараме дека сме ја послушале Неговата откриена Реч. Евреите 2:1-4 2 КНИГАТА НА ЖИВОТОТ Записите во Книгата на животот ќе бидат главен одлучувачки фактор на вечните судбини. Лука 10:20; Фил. 4:3; Даниел 12:1 Меѓутоа, Јехова му рече на Мојсеј дека кој и да има згрешил против Него во идолопоклонство, неговото име ќе биде избришано. Види Излез 32:33 и Второзаконие 9:14. Исто така безбожните - Псалм 69:28 (Божиќ, Велигден) Исто така, повторно нагласи дека кој и да се одврати и да ги следи боговите на светот, неговото име ќе биде избришано од Книгата на животот. Второзаконие 29:14, 18-20 На оние од Сард кои ги победија телесните похоти им беше гарантирано дека нивните имиња нема да бидат избришани. Откровение 3:5 КНИГАТА НА СПЕМЕНИТЕ „Тогаш оние што се плашеа од Јехова често зборуваа еден со друг и Јехова ги слушаше и ги слушаше; Така беше напишана пред Него Книга на сеќавање за оние што се бојат од Јехова и размислуваат за Неговото име“. и ветувањето – „И ќе бидат Мое, вели Господ Саваот, на денот кога ќе ги направам Мои накит“ (Малахија 3:16). Откровение 21:19, 20 - скапоцените камења на Новиот Ерусалим КНИГА ЗА МОЛИТВА/ПОСЛУДНИК Молитвите на праведните се запишуваат со помош на ангелите. „Стави ги моите солзи во Твоето шише; зар не се во Твојата книга? Кога ќе викам кон Тебе, тогаш моите непријатели ќе се вратат назад.“ Псалм 56:8, 9 „Моето лице е поцрвенето од плачење ........ и мојата молитва е чиста. Сигурно и сега мојот сведок [запис КЈ] е на небото, а мојот доказ е на високо ниво“ Јов 16:16-19 „КНИГА“ НА УПРАВУВАЊЕ Сметководството се состои од верноста на секој човек во управувањето со работите што му се доверени. Јешуа кажал парабола за еден благородник кој си оди и им доверил на своите слуги да ја продолжат својата работа, со упатство „да го окупираат додека не дојдам“ (Лука 19:12-27) Тој кажа друга парабола каде што еден управител бил повикан да „Да дадете сметка на твоето управителство“ Лука 16:2-13 ЕВИДЕНЦИИ НА ЗБОРОВИ И СОВЕТИ НА СРЦЕТО На срцето на човекот ќе му се суди според работите што ги кажал, „зашто устата зборува од изобилството на срцето“ (Матеј 12:34, 36-37). За секој неисплатлив, безвреден збор ќе се бара сметка. „Зашто нема ништо покриено што нема да се открие, ниту скриено што нема да се знае“ Лука 12: 2 Тој ќе ги изнесе на виделина сите скриени, тајни совети на срцето и секоја тајна работа. 1 Коринтјаните 4:5; Римјаните 2:16; Лука 8:17; Матеј 6: 4-6, 17-18 ЕВИДЕНЦИИ НА СИТЕ ДЕЛА Сè што се сведува на чаша вода што му ја даваме на некој од Неговите, (Матеј 10:41-42) и љубезни дела биле направени на детето во Негово име (Матеј 18:5) се запишани. Размислете, дури и влакната на нашата глава се избројани и ниту едно врапче не паѓа на земја, но Тој знае. Псалм 139:16 Нашиот Татко има одличен сметководствен систем. ПРЕСУДАТА СПОРЕД ДЕЛА „Таткото, кој без пристрасност суди според делото на секој, постапувајте се со страв за време на вашиот престој овде; 1. Петрово 1:17; 4: 1-5, 17-18 „Бојте се од Бога и чувајте ги Неговите заповеди, зашто тоа е целата должност на човекот зашто Бог ќе го донесе на суд секое дело, вклучително и секое тајно, било добро или зло. Проповедник 12:14 „Зашто сите ние треба да се појавиме пред судскиот стол (престолот) на Месијата, за секој да го прими она што е направено во телото, според она што го направил, било добро или лошо“. 2. Коринтјаните 5:10 „Вечен живот за оние кои со стрпливо продолжување во правењето добро бараат слава, чест и бесмртност, но на оние кои се самопочит и не се покоруваат на вистината, туку се покоруваат на неправедноста - гнев и гнев, неволја и мака, врз секоја душа човек кој прави зло, најпрво Евреинот, а исто така и Гркот, зашто кај Бога нема пристрасност“. Римјаните 2:7-9, 11 (Забелешка. Евреите и Грците (нациите) ги опфаќаат сите верници - види стихови 1-6 од истото поглавје) ОД ТАА ПРИЧИНА - апостолите на Месија рекоа: „Него ние го проповедаме, предупредувајќи го секој човек и поучувајќи го секој човек со сета мудрост, за да го претставиме секој човек совршен во Исус Месијата“ Колосјаните 1:28 „за да ве претставиме свети и непорочни и над срамот пред Неговите очи“ Колошаните 1:22“ За да бидете искрени и без навреда до денот на Месијата, исполнети со плодовите на праведноста“ Филипјаните 1:10-11 „Кој ќе ве потврди до крај, за да бидете непорочни во денот на нашиот Господ, Исус Месијата“. 1 Коринтјаните 1:8 Јешуа рече: „А оној слуга што ја знаел волјата на својот господар и не се подготвил или не постапил според неговата волја, ќе биде тепан со многу тепани. Зашто на секој кому ќе му се даде многу, ќе се бара од него многу; Лука 12:47-48 Мерката на одговорност ќе биде според мерката за познавање на волјата на нашиот Татко, како и мерката на дисциплинска казна. Укажувајќи дека Јешуа овде зборува за корективна казна за оние кои добиваат „неколку ленти“. Меѓутоа, Јешуа вели дека за оние кои одат во неправедно живеење дека Тој „ќе биде пресечен на два дела и ќе му го одреди својот дел со неверниците“ Лука 12:45-4 Во Матеј 24:51, Јешуа е цитиран како тоа го применува на лицемерите, а тоа да се сече на два дела е соодветна казна за оној што живеел двоен живот. „Ќе има плач и лелек и чкртање со заби“ - големо каење е резултатската реакција на вака казнетиот Она што е очигледно е дека сите што не го живеат животот, го губат своето наследство во царството Божјо. заедно со лицемерите и го носат истиот суд како и за неверниците. Со ова, остатокот од Светото писмо се согласува. „Но, блудот и секоја нечистотија на среброљубието нека не се именува меѓу вас, како што им прилега на светците; ниту нечистотија, ниту безумно зборување, ниту груби шеги, кои не се достојни, туку повеќе да се благодариме. дека ниту еден блудник, ниту нечист, ниту лаком, кој е идолопоклоник, нема наследство во царството на Месијата и Бога. на непослушноста. Затоа, не бидете соучесници со нив“. Ефешаните 5:3-7 „Сега се очигледни телесните дела, кои се прељуба, блуд (сексуална врска надвор од бракот), нечистотија (морална нечистотија), разврат (похота, безобразие, љубомора), идолопоклонство (поклонување на нештата или луѓето (Божиќ и Велигден) - идентитети и идеологии), волшебство (сето учество во окултни, психички или вештерски практики), омраза, расправии, љубомори, изливи на гнев, себични амбиции, несогласувања (поделби), ереси (доктрина спротивна на основните принципи), завист (копнеж) , убиства, пијанства, веселби и слично; за кои однапред ви кажувам, како што ви реков во минатото, дека оние што прават такви работи нема да го наследат Божјото царство“. Галатјаните 5:19-21 „Зарем не знаете дека неправедните нема да го наследат Божјото царство? Немојте да бидете измамени. (Лит. „заблуда“) Ниту блудници, ниту идолопоклоници, ниту прељубници, ниту хомосексуалци (сексуални насилници), ниту содоми, ниту крадци , ниту лакомите, ни пијаниците, ни клеветниците, ни изнудувачите нема да го наследат царството Божјо“. 1 Коринтјаните 6: 9-10 „Зашто, невозможно е за оние кои некогаш биле просветлени и го вкусиле небесниот дар (спасение), и станале соучесници на Роуч ХаКодеш (Светиот Дух) и го вкусиле доброто Слово Господово и силите на светот што доаѓа. , ако отпаднат, повторно да ги обноват на покајание, зашто повторно го распнуваат за себе Синот Господов (Месијата) и Го срамат отворено“. Евреите 6:4-6 Предупредувањата се тука за да нè предупредат и да нè чуваат да не бидеме совладани од измамите на непријателот. „Но, возљубени, ние сме уверени во подобри работи за вас, да, во работи што се однесуваат на спасението, иако зборуваме на овој начин“. Евреите 6:9 Судот за секој грев е сигурен: „Но, ние, кои сме на денот, да бидеме трезвени, да го облечеме оклопот на верата и љубовта и како шлем надежта на спасението. преку нашиот Господ Јешуа Месијата“. 1 Солунјаните 5:8, 9 „Затоа ни се дадени многу големи и скапоцени ветувања, за преку нив да бидете учесници во божествената природа, избегнувајќи ја расипаноста што е во светот преку страста“. 2 Петар 1: 4 „Бидете вредни за да се најдете во Него во мир, без дамка и непорочна“. 2 Петар 3:14

YEHOVAH Proponents emphasize that Yehovah (יְהֹוָה) is not a 16th-century Christian invention. It is documented with full pointing in over 1,000 Hebrew Bible manuscripts, including prominent early texts like the Leningrad Codex and the Aleppo Codex. They argue Masoretic scribes who guarded letter-by-letter accuracy would not have recorded "mistaken" vowels across centurie The Consonants (יהוה / YHWH): Appear 6,828 times in the Hebrew Masoretic Text. In the Dead Sea Scrolls (dating 2,000+ years ago), scribes often wrote these four consonants in archaic Paleo-Hebrew script to set the sacred Name apart from the surrounding square Aramaic-Hebrew script. 1,000 times across other medieval manuscripts), while the shortened two-vowel form served as the standard scribal reminder (qere perpetuum) to pronounce "Adonai". Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, Yehovah (YHWH) reveals His nature, character, and standards through direct declarations ("I am..." or "Thus says YEHOVAH and prophetic oracles spoken in the first person. Here are the primary things God declared about Himself across key categories: His Eternal Nature and Exclusivity He alone is God; there is no other: "I am Yehovah, and there is no other; besides Me there is no God." — Isaiah 45:5 He is self-existent and unchanging: "I AM WHO I AM." — Exodus 3:14 "For I, Yehovah, do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed." — Malachi 3:6 He transcends time (the First and the Last): "I am the first and I am the last; besides Me there is no god." — Isaiah 44:6 He created everything alone: "I am Yehovah, maker of all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who spread out the earth by Myself." — Isaiah 44:24 Truthfulness, Faithfulness, and Promises He cannot lie or change His mind: "God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?" — Numbers 23:19 His word never fails to accomplish its purpose: "So shall My word be that goes out from My mouth; it shall not return to Me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it." — Isaiah 55:11 He keeps covenant and steadfast love: "Know therefore that Yehovah your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love Him and keep His commandments, to a thousand generations." — Deuteronomy 7:9 Justice, Righteousness, and Accountability He judges impartially and renders to each according to their ways: "I, Yehovah, search the heart, I test the mind, even to give each man according to his ways, according to the results of his deeds." — Jeremiah 17:10 He does not clear the guilty without justice: "Yehovah... will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children's children, to the third and the fourth generation." — Exodus 34:7 Vengeance and recompense belong to Him alone: "Vengeance is Mine, and recompense, for the time when their foot shall slip; for the day of their calamity is at hand." — Deuteronomy 32:35 He loves justice and hates robbery/iniquity: "For I, Yehovah, love justice; I hate robbery and wrong; I will faithfully give them their recompense." — Isaiah 61:8 Mercy, Compassion, and Hesed (Loving-kindness) His foundational self-proclamation on Mount Sinai: "Yehovah, Yehovah, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin..." — Exodus 34:6–7 He takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked: "As I live, declares the Lord Yehovah, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from his way and live." — Ezekiel 33:11 He is eager to forgive when one turns back: "I, even I, am the one who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake, and I will not remember your sins." — Isaiah 43:25 Holiness and Sovereignty He commands holiness because He is holy: "Speak to all the congregation of the sons of Israel and say to them, 'You shall be holy, for I, Yehovah your God, am holy.'" — Leviticus 19:2 He does not share His glory with idols: "I am Yehovah; that is My name; My glory I give to no other, nor My praise to carved idols." — Isaiah 42:8 He holds ultimate sovereignty over history and life: "See now that I, even I, am He, and there is no god beside Me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; and there is none that can deliver out of My hand." — Deuteronomy 32:39 Here is a list focusing strictly on the literal meanings and definitions of the primary Hebrew names and compound titles: Yehovah / Yahweh (יהוה) – "The Self-Existent One," "He Who Is," or "He Brings Into Being" (from the root verb meaning to be or to exist). Yeshua (יֵשׁוּעַ) – "Yehovah Is Salvation" or "He Will Save" (contracted from Yehoshua / Joshua). Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) – "The Supreme Creator," "Mighty Ruler," or "Judge" (plural of majesty denoting fullness of supreme divine power). El (אֵל) – "The Mighty One" or "Strong God." Adonai (אֲדֹנָי) – "My Lord," "Master," or "Sovereign Owner." El Shaddai (אֵל שַׁדַּי) – "God Almighty" or "God All-Sufficient." El Elyon (אֵל עֶלְיוֹן) – "God Most High" or "The Supreme Exalted God." El Olam (אֵל עוֹלָם) – "The Everlasting God" or "God of Eternity." El Roi (אֵל רֳאִי) – "The God Who Sees Me." Yehovah Jireh / Yireh (יְהוָה יִרְאֶה) – "Yehovah Will Provide" or "Yehovah Sees to It." Yehovah Rapha (יְהוָה רֹפְאֶךָ) – "Yehovah Who Heals You." Yehovah Nissi (יְהוָה נִסִּי) – "Yehovah Is My Banner" (or standard of rallying and victory). Yehovah Shalom (יְהוָה שָׁלוֹם) – "Yehovah Is Peace" (wholeness, completeness, and soundness). Yehovah Tsidkenu (יְהוָה צִדְקֵנוּ) – "Yehovah Our Righteousness." Yehovah Sabaoth (יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת) – "Yehovah of Hosts" or "Yehovah of Armies" (commanding heavenly and earthly legions). Yehovah Shammah (יְהוָה שָׁמָּה) – "Yehovah Is There" (dwelling present). Yehovah Rohi / Ro'i (יְהוָה רֹעִי) – "Yehovah Is My Shepherd." Yehovah Mekoddishkem (יְהוָה מְקַדִּשְׁכֶם) – "Yehovah Who Sanctifies You" (sets you apart as holy). Here is a list of key Bible verses that demonstrate God's proactive, sacrificial love for humanity, especially while people were still broken and distant: John 3:16 – God demonstrated the magnitude of His love for the world by giving His unique Son, ensuring that everyone who believes in Him would not perish but have everlasting life. Romans 5:8 – God proves His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners and completely undeserving, the Messiah died on our behalf. 1 John 4:9–10 – The love of God was manifested among us when He sent His only Son into the world so that we might live through Him; real love is defined not by our love for God, but by His initiative to send His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Ephesians 2:4–5 – Because of His immense mercy and the great love with which He loved us, God brought us to life with the Messiah even when we were spiritually dead in our transgressions and sins. 1 John 3:16 – We understand what true love is through this concrete action: Yeshua the Messiah laid down His own life for our sake, setting the standard for how we ought to love. Romans 8:31–32 – Since God did not spare His own Son but willingly delivered Him up for us all, we have the certainty that He will generously give us all things needed for life. 1 John 4:19 – We are empowered to love God and others because He first took the initiative to love us. Titus 3:4–5 – When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us not because of righteous deeds we had accomplished, but solely according to His own mercy and washing of renewal through Yeshua the Messiah. Galatians 2:20 – The life of faith is lived in reliance on the Son of God, Yeshua, who personally loved us and willingly gave Himself over for us. Jeremiah 31:3 – Yehovah declared to His people from of old that He has loved them with an everlasting,17 unconditional love, continually drawing them with His enduring loving kindness (chesed). Zephaniah 3:17 – Yehovah your God is a mighty Savior in your midst who rejoices over His people with gladness, quiets them with His love, and exults over them with singing. Here is a list of key Scriptures from the Torah, the Prophets, and the New Testament that explicitly warn of judgment, ruin, and doom resulting from forsaking and disobeying God's commandments: Deuteronomy 28:15 – "But if you will not obey the voice of Yehovah your God or be careful to do all His commandments and His statutes that I command you today, then all these curses shall come upon you and overtake you." The chapter outlines extensive warnings of disease, drought, defeat before enemies, and national ruin. Leviticus 26:14–17 – Yehovah warns that turning away from His statutes and breaking His covenant brings terror, sudden panic, consumption, fever, defeat by adversaries, and fleeing when no one pursues. Proverbs 13:13 – "Whoever despises the word br ings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded." Proverbs 28:9 – "If one turns away his ear from hearing the law [Torah], even his prayer is an abomination." Isaiah 1:19–20 – "If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be eaten by the sword ; for the mouth of Yehovah has spoken." Isaiah 5:24 – "Therefore, as the tongue of fire devours the stubble, and as dry grass sinks down in the flame, so their root will be as rottenness, and their blossom go up like dust; for they have rejected the law of Yehovah of hosts, and have despised the word of the Holy One of Israel." Jeremiah 11:3–4 – "Thus says Yehovah, the God of Israel: Cursed be the man who does not hear the words of this covenant that I commanded your fathers when I brought them out of the land of Egypt." Ezekiel 18:24 – "When a righteous person turns away from his righteousness and does injustice and does the same abominations that the wicked person does, shall he live? None of the righteous deeds that he has done shall be remembered; for the treachery of which he is guilty and the sin he has committed, for them he shall die." Hosea 4:6 – "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge , I reject you from being a priest to Me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children." Matthew 7:21–23 – Yeshua warns: "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven , but the one who does the will of My Father who is in heaven... And then will I declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness [torah-lessness].'" Matthew 7:26–27 – Yeshua warns that anyone who hears His words and does not do them is like a foolish man who built his house upon the sand : the rain fell, the floods came, the winds beat against that house, and it collapsed in complete ruin. John 3:36 – "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him." 2 Thessalonians 1:7–9 – Warning of the day when the Master Yeshua is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel, suffering the punishment of eternal destruction. Hebrews 10:26–27 – "For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries." 1 John 2:3–4 – "And by this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. Whoever says 'I know Him' but does not keep His commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him." Revelation 22:14–15 – "Blessed are those who wash their robes [keep His commandments], so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates. Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood." Core Biblical & Theological Significance 1. Covenant Renewal After Radical Failure The context is critical: Israel had just broken the covenant through idolatry (the Golden Calf). Under strict, unmitigated justice, the covenant was void. By proclaiming these attributes, God demonstrated that His relationship with humanity is anchored not in human perfection, but in divine mercy that makes restoration possible. 2. The Asymmetry of Grace Over Judgment In verse 7, God states that He stores up chesed (steadfast love) for thousands of generations, while visiting iniquity upon the third and fourth generation of those who hate Him. The arithmetic of God's character is overwhelmingly weighted toward compassion: thousandfold grace far outlasts generational consequence. 3. Complete Coverage of Human Moral Failure The trio in Attribute 10–12 covers the entire taxonomy of sin: Avon (Iniquity): Premeditated wrongdoing or inner distortion. Pesha (Transgression) : Defiant revolt against God's authority. Chata'ah (Sin): Unintentional failings and human weakness. By explicitly mentioning all three, the text emphasizes that no category of human failure lies beyond the reach of divine pardon when accompanied by genuine repentance. 4. The Biblical "Liturgical Anchor" Whenever biblical figures found themselves or their communities in existential peril due to disobedience, they invoked this exact formula to appeal to God's self-revelation: Moses at Kadesh-barnea (Numbers 14:18): When the people refused to enter the Promised Land, Moses appealed directly to these words to stay judgment. Jonah’s Lament (Jonah 4:2) : Jonah admitted he fled to Tarshish precisely because he knew God embodied these attributes and would spare Nineveh if they repented. The Prophets and Psalms (Joel 2:13, Micah 7:18–20, Psalm 86:15, Psalm 103:8): The phrase erech apayim ve-rav chesed ("slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love") became the primary Old Testament definition of who God is. Throughout the Scriptures, the judgments (mishpatim) of Yehovah appear not as arbitrary outbursts of anger, but as judicial verdicts rendered by the Judge of all the earth. Biblically, God’s judgments fall into distinct categories: universal cosmic judgments, verdicts against pagan nations, covenant discipline on Israel, and individual accountability. Here is a structured overview of the major divine judgments recorded in Scripture: Universal & Ancient World Judgments The Judgment in Eden (Genesis 3): Following the rebellion of Adam and Eve, God issued judicial sentences affecting mortality, childbirth, labor, and the serpent, establishing the fundamental rift between humanity and creation. The Great Deluge (Genesis 6–8): Enacted because "the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." The verdict reset human civilization while preserving Noah's family through the Ark. The Dispenser of Tongues at Babel (Genesis 11): Human arrogance attempted to make a name for itself and avoid filling the earth; God’s judgment scattered humanity by confounding their languages. Judgments Against Corrupt Cities & Pagan Empires Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18–19): After an inquiry into their systemic cruelty, oppression of the poor, and sexual degradation (Ezekiel 16:49–50; Genesis 18:20–21), fire and brimstone fell upon the cities of the plain. The Ten Plagues on Egypt (Exodus 7–12): Directly identified as a judgment against the gods of Egypt (Exodus 12:12) and against Pharaoh's systemic enslavement and infanticide of the Israelites. The Canaanite Nations (Leviticus 18: 24–28, Deuteronomy 9:4–5): God explicitly noted that their expulsion was not due to Israel’s righteousness, but because the land had become defiled by their practices, including child sacrifice through fire to Molech. Assyria / Nineveh (Nahum 1–3): While spared a century earlier under Jonah's preaching, Nineveh was eventually brought down due to ruthless imperialism, violence, and decei t. Babylon (Jeremiah 50–51, Daniel 5): Judged for imperial hubris, the destruction of the Temple, and King Belshazzar's desecration of the sacred vessels , culminating in the handwriting on the wall: "Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin." Covenant Discipline on Israel & Judah Under the terms of the Mosaic Covenant (Leviticus 26, Deuteronomy 28), God warned that persistent unfaithfulness and idolatry would bring progressive covenant judgments designed to call the nation back: The Wilderness Generation (Numbers 14): After rejecting the report of the Promised Land at Kadesh-barnea and refusing to trust God, the generation aged twenty and older was sentenced to wander the wilderness for 40 years until they perished. The Northern Kingdom / Samaria (2 Kings 17): In 722 BC, the ten northern tribes fell to the Assyrian Empire and were scattered due to persistent idolatry, golden calf worship, and rejecting the prophets. The Destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian Exile (2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36): In 586 BC, Nebuchadnezzar destroyed the first Temple and deported Judah because of decades of covenant treason, shedding innocent blood, and ignoring the land's Sabbath rests. Individual & Direct Judgments Scripture also highlights direct divine judgments executed against specific individuals for flagrant breaches of holiness, pride, or deception: Individual / Group Offense Judgment Reference Nadab and Abihu Offered "unauthorized fire" before the Lord contrary to His command Struck by holy fire at the Tabernacle altar Leviticus 10:1–3 Korah, Dathan, and AbiramLed an open, rebellious revolt against Moses and Aaron's God-given leadership The earth opened and swallowed their households Numbers 16 UzzahTouched the Ark of the Covenant to steady it, disregarding the prescribed carrying polesStruck dead instantly for irreverence 2 Samuel 6:6–7 King UzziahPresumptuously entered the Temple sanctuary to burn incense, a duty reserved strictly for priests Struck with incurable leprosy on his forehead 2 Chronicles 26:16–21 King Herod Agrippa I Accepted the crowd's praise hailing him as a god rather than giving glory to Yehovah Struck down by an angel and eaten by wormsActs 12:21–23 Ananias and Sapphira Conspired to lie to the Holy Spirit regarding the proceeds of their land sale Dropped dead on the spot before the apostles Acts 5:1–11 Principles Governing God's Judgments Rooted in Exhaustive Knowledge: God never acts on hearsay or assumptions; He inspects the heart and acts only after thorough investigation (Genesis 18:21; Jeremiah 17:10). Preceded by Patient Warning: In nearly every case—from Noah preaching before the flood, to centuries of prophets warning Israel, to Jonah in Nineveh—judgment comes only after extended periods of divine patience (Erech Apayim). Redemptive Intent: For God's covenant people, divine judgments are remedial rather than purely punitive, functioning as parental discipline (musar) meant to purge evil and produce repentance (Hebrews 12:5–11; Hosea 6:1). To "fear God" (Yir’at Yehovah in Hebrew, יִרְאַת יְהוָה) is one of the most misunderstood phrases in Scripture. In modern English, "fear" almost exclusively means fright, terror, or the instinct to shrink away from danger. In biblical thought, however, the fear of the Lord is not the dread of a cruel tyrant that makes you run away and hide. Rather, it is a profound, awe-filled reverence and moral seriousness that draws you in, aligns your priorities, and anchors your obedience. Moses captured this paradox directly at Mount Sinai: "Do not fear, for God has come to test you, that the fear of Him may be before you, that you may not sin." — Exodus 20:20 Notice Moses says: Do not be terrified ("do not fear"), yet cultivate the fear of Him. The goal is not cowering paralysis, but transformative reverence. 1. The Hebrew Concept: Yirah The primary Hebrew word is יִרְאָה (yirah). While it can describe natural fright (like meeting an enemy in battle), when directed toward God it takes on a distinct meaning: Holy Awe and Wonder: Recognizing the staggering gap between the Creator and the creature—His infinite holiness, sovereignty, and power versus our finite frailty. Appropriate Weight: Treating God with ultimate seriousness rather than casual familiarity. It is understanding who He actually is and responding accordingly. A helpful analogy is standing at the edge of the ocean or watching a Category 5 hurricane. You aren't necessarily terrified if you are safe, but you are gripped by immense respect and sober awe. You would never treat the open sea casually or carelessly. 2. What the Fear of God Looks Like in Practice Scripture defines the fear of the Lord not as an abstract feeling, but by its tangible fruits: A. Hating and Turning Away from Evil "The fear of Yehovah is to hate evil; pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate." — Proverbs 8:13 "By the fear of Yehovah one turns away from evil." — Proverbs 16:6 The fear of God acts as an internal moral compass. When no one else is looking, a person who fears God refrains from wrong not because they might get caught by human authorities, but because they know God sees the heart and cares about righteousness. B. The Foundation of Wisdom and Clear Thinking "The fear of Yehovah is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight." — Proverbs 9:10 Biblically, wisdom (chokhmah) is skill in living life as God designed it. You cannot even begin to see reality accurately until God is placed at the center of the equation. Treating God as secondary or irrelevant is, by biblical definition, the starting point of foolishness (Psalm 14:1). C. Walking in His Commandments "And now, Israel, what does Yehovah your God require of you, but to fear Yehovah your God, to walk in all His ways, to love Him, to serve Yehovah your God with all your heart and with all your soul..." — Deuteronomy 10:12 Notice how Deuteronomy pairs fearing God with loving Him and walking in His ways. Fearing God and loving God are two sides of the same coin: love prevents fear from degenerating into cold dread, while holy fear prevents love from deteriorating into shallow presumption. 3. Slavishe Fear vs. Filial Fear Theologians have long distinguished between two types of fear: Category Servile / Slaves' Fear Filial / Children's Fear Root Motivation Dread of punishment; panic over getting caught Deep love, loyalty, and reverence View of God Harsh, arbitrary, looking to strike down A righteous Father whose approval matters above all Resulting Action Running away, hiding, deceit (like Adam in the garden)Drawing near in humility, repentance, and obedience Ultimate Concern"What will happen to me?""Will this dishonor or grieve Him?" A healthy son respects and "fears" a strong, loving father—not because he thinks his father will destroy him, but because he honors his authority, values his character, and dreads breaking his trust. 4. The Biblical Promises to Those Who Fear Him Far from bringing anxiety, Scripture repeatedly associates the fear of God with deep peace, protection, and intimacy: Intimate Friendship: "The friendship of Yehovah is for those who fear Him, and He makes known to them His covenant." — Psalm 25:14 Compassion: "As a father has compassion on his children, so Yehovah has compassion on those who fear Him." — Psalm 103:13 Protection and Provision: "The angel of Yehovah encamps around those who fear Him, and delivers them... for those who fear Him have no lack!" — Psalm 34:7, 9 Confidence and Life: "In the fear of Yehovah one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. The fear of Yehovah is a fountain of life..." — Proverbs 14:26–27 In short, to fear God is to fear nothing else. When God holds His rightful, supreme place in a person's life, every other human fear—fear of man, fear of circumstances, fear of the future—loses its grip.

"Do you want to believe what the Bible says or what you have been taught it says? I can prove it The Final Verdict "The cross was never meant to be a place where the Law died; it was the place where the Penalty was paid so that you could finally be empowered to obey. If you come to the cross but flee from the Commandments, you haven't been saved —you've just been comforted in your rebellion."You’re like a convict handed a full pardon who chooses to stay locked up just for the free meals." Stop turning back. The same Yeshua who bled for you is the same God who wrote the Commandments with His own finger. "You cannot have the King without His Commandments. Choose the whole Truth, or you have nothing at all." Betrayal of God Names matters 12 tribes of Israel Еј Кристијан, имаш проблем, каде го пишува тоа во Светото писмо? Христос се роди на 25 декември. Дека умре на Велики петок и воскресна на Велигден? Саботата беше променета во ден на воскресението и дали е во ред да се работи на тоа? Законот и Христос бил прикован на дрво? Дека христијаните се именувани во новиот завет? Дека не мора да живееш како Христос? Дали можете да допрете и да јадете какво било нечисто месо? Дали е во ред да ги славиме Божиќ, Велигден и Ноќта на вештерките? Дека не треба да бидете накалемени во Израел за да бидете спасени? Кога умираат христијаните одат во рајот? Еднаш зачувана, секогаш зачувана? Крштевањето е само симболично? Стариот тестамент е за Евреите? Христијаните ќе бидат занесени, а Евреите ќе останат? Никој не може да престане да практикува грев. 9. The Legal Contradiction You claim the blood of Yeshua washed away your sins. But 1 John 233:4 says sin is the breaking of the Law. The Confrontation: "How can you celebrate being saved from your sins while simultaneously bragging that you don't have to keep the Law? If the Law is gone, then sin no longer exists, and you didn't even need a Savior. Read 1 John 3:4." The Verse: "Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law." The Shock: "If you refuse to keep the Commandments, you are saying, 'I want to be forgiven for breaking the rules, but I reserve the right to keep breaking them.' That isn't faith; that is a legal insult to the Judge. You are asking for a pardon while holding the weapon you used to commit the crime." The "Love" Deception Most people say, "I don't need the Commandments; I just love God." The Confrontation: "You claim to love the Creator, but you refuse to listen to how He wants to be loved. The Bible doesn't let you define love your way. Read 1 John 5:3." The Verse: "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous." The Shock: "If you turn away when confronted by the Commandments, you are proving that you don't actually love God—you love the feeling of being forgiven. You love yourself, not the Creator." The "Narrow Gate" vs. The "Wide Cross" People want a "Wide Cross" that accepts everyone regardless of their rebellion. But Yeshua described a Narrow Gate. The Confrontation: "Modern religion has invented a broad path where you can confess Messiah with your lips but live like the rest of the world. But the real Yeshua didn't offer a frictionless road. Read Matthew 7:13-14." The Verse: "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it." The Shock: "The Gate is narrow because the Commandments are the boundary. If you turn around when you see the requirements of the Sabbath, the Dietary Laws, and the Appointed Times, you are choosing the Wide Road. You are essentially saying the price of following the real Yeshua is too high. You would rather have a comfortable lie than a difficult Truth." The "Great Disconnect" (The Hypocrisy of the Covenant) This is the "Great Disconnect" of modern Christianity. People treat the cross like a drive-through window for mercy, but they treat the Commandments like a wall they refuse to climb. The Confrontation: "You want the benefits of a King without honoring His jurisdiction. You claim the protection of the Blood of the Covenant, but you flatly reject the Terms of the Covenant. You cannot sign a legal contract, claim the inheritance, and then tear up the stipulations. Read Hebrews 10:29." The Verse: " Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace?" The Shock: "If you are delivering this as a 'Shock and Awe' message, you have to expose the hypocrisy of wanting the Blood of the Covenant while rejecting the Terms of the Covenant. To take His blood for your cleansing while calling His Sabbath or His dietary instructions 'done away with' is to treat His sacrifice as a cheap license for lawlessness. You aren't honoring the Savior; you are treating the ultimate cosmic execution as a get-out-of-jail-free card so you can keep running your own life." . The Cowardice of the Partial Convert "You are willing to walk to the cross because it feels like a gift, but you turn your back the moment you see the Commandments. You want a Savior, but you refuse a Lord." The Confrontation: "You have a selective faith that only accepts the parts of God that give you comfort while fleeing from the parts that demand your submission. You want the security of His sacrifice, but you are too terrified to let Him govern your schedule, your plate, or your lifestyle. Read Luke 6:46." The Verse: "But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do the things which I say?" The Shock: "A partial conversion is nothing more than spiritual cowardice. It is the mindset of a person who wants the crown but despises the crown's authority. True conversion requires a total surrender of your self-will. If you only obey God when it aligns with what you already wanted to do, you aren't serving the King—you are still serving yourself." The Proof of Love In John 14:15, Yeshua directly links love to action, removing all room for emotional sentimentality or lip service. The Confrontation: "You can weep at the altar, raise your hands during the worship songs, and tell anyone who will listen how much you love Jesus. But the Messiah Himself does not measure your love by your goosebumps or your tears. He measures it by your track record of obedience. Read John 14:15." The Verse: "If ye love me, keep my commandments." The Shock: "To claim you love Him while walking in open defiance of His Torah—ignoring His Sabbath, His Dietary Laws, and His Appointed Times—is a profound delusion. You are treating the King of Kings like a casual boyfriend whom you can sweet-talk while completely ignoring his boundaries and expectations. True love isn't an emotion you feel; it is a legal, actionable commitment to submit to His authority." Testing Your Profession In 1 John 2:4, the Scripture sets an absolute, uncompromising standard for anyone who claims to belong to the Almighty, emphasizing that lip service without a changed life is a falsehood. The Confrontation: "You tell people you have a personal relationship with the Creator. You check the box on your social media profile, wear the jewelry, and claim to 'know' Him. But the Bible has a brutal, single-sentence test to determine if you are telling the truth or telling a lie. Read 1 John 2:4." The Verse: "He that saith, 'I know him,' and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him." The Shock: "This isn't a suggestion; it's a legal verdict from the Word of God. According to the Apostle John, if you boast about knowing the Savior but refuse to guard His Torah—His Sabbath, His Dietary Laws, and His Appointed Times—the Bible doesn't call you a 'growing Christian' or a 'believer under grace.' It calls you a liar. If your profession of faith doesn't alter your lifestyle, your calendar, and your obedience, your testimony is nothing but a fraudulent presentation to the world." The Distinction (Stumble vs. Betrayal) You have to know the difference between a servant who trips on the path and a rebel who walks off it. The Confrontation: "Many people excuse their lifelong disregard for God's instructions by saying, 'Nobody's perfect, we all stumble.' But there is a massive legal difference between a soldier who falls in the mud during battle and a deserter who runs to the enemy's camp. Read Proverbs 24:16." The Verse: "For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again, but the wicked shall fall into calamity." The Shock: "A stumble is a mistake made while trying to stay on the narrow path, followed by immediate repentance (Teshuvah). Betrayal is the intentional decision to walk away from the path because you prefer your own way over His. Bottom Line: Betrayal is knowing the Master’s house rules and choosing to treat them as optional. When you know the Sabbath, the Dietary Laws, and the Appointed Times are His standard, yet you deliberately choose to treat them as suggestions, you aren't stumbling—you are walking in open revolt." The Reality of False Conversion: Just Getting Wet True salvation demands a total legal surrender: absolute repentance, a dedication to obedience, and the execution of baptism. If you go through these motions without a radical change of mind and direction, you are simply getting wet. The Confrontation: "People treat baptism like a magical ritual that automatically punches their ticket to heaven, regardless of how they live afterward. But water cannot wash away a rebellious heart. You walk out of the water just as lost as you went in, because an unrepented record of debt cannot be canceled. Read Acts 5:32." The Verse: " And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him." The Shock: "To legally belong to the Creator, you must receive His Holy Spirit and actively walk in His Truth. But here is the hard line: God will never give His Holy Spirit to those who choose to live in disobedience. If your lifestyle still rejects the Sabbath, the Dietary Laws, and His Appointed Times, you are operating without the Spirit of Christ. You haven't been born again; you just went for a swim while holding onto your sins." The Execution of Spiritual Blindness Without the indwelling of the Spirit, a devastating spiritual sentence is carried out against you. The Confrontation: "You think you can reject the Master's instructions and still have spiritual clarity. But the moment you walk away from His Torah, a legal judgment takes place in your mind. You are stripped of your discernment, leaving you completely vulnerable. Read Isaiah 29:10." The Verse: "For the Lord has poured out on you the spirit of deep sleep, and has closed your eyes, the prophets; and He has covered your heads, the seers." The Shock: "Without the indwelling of the Spirit, a devastating spiritual sentence is carried out against you: The Standard of True Alignment True alignment with the Almighty cannot be faked, bartered, or replaced by a pastoral ritual. It requires a two-part structural reality. The Confrontation: "Many believe that a regular church attendance record, a title, or a recommendation from a pastor gives them legal standing before the throne. But the Judge does not accept human credentials or forged paperwork. Read John 4:24." The Verse: "God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." The Shock: "True alignment requires a two-part structural reality: An Internal Transformation executed strictly by the Holy Spirit. An Unwavering Commitment to worship Him in Spirit and in absolute, uncompromised Truth. Without both, you are standing in a courtroom trying to present a fraudulent contract to the Judge. You cannot bring the 'spirit' of emotional worship while throwing out the 'truth' of His Commandments, nor can you bring cold ritual without the Spirit. If you lack either one, the contract is null and void, and you are legally exposed before the Court." The Resurrection: The "True" Hope In the Hebrew mindset, the reward isn't "going to heaven" as a disembodied soul. The reward is the Resurrection of the Body at the end of the age. The Confrontation: "Modern religion has invented a sentimental, unbiblical fairy tale about floating off to heaven on a cloud the moment you die. This pagan view of a disembodied afterlife completely bypasses the central hope of the scriptures: the physical resurrection from the dead. Read John 3:13 and Acts 2:34." The Verses: * Yeshua’s Fact: "No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven." (John 3:13) David’s Fact: "For David did not ascend into the heavens..." (Acts 2:34) The Shock: "The Biblical Timeline is clear: when a person dies, they return to the dust—entering a state of sleep in Sheol—where they remain until they are awakened by the Master at the 'Last Trumpet.' By replacing the Resurrection with an instant escape-to-heaven philosophy, you strip the return of Messiah of its ultimate power. You don't go to Him in the sky forever; He comes down here to awaken His saints from the dirt, conquer death, and establish His physical Kingdom on the earth." The "Thief on the Cross" Objection This is the verse most often used by the carnal mind to "prove" that people go to heaven immediately when they die, bypassing the resurrection. The Confrontation: "People point to the thief on the cross as a get-out-of-jail-free card for an instant escape to heaven. They use one sentence to wipe out the entire biblical timeline of the resurrection. But they are completely missing the grammatical and historical reality of the text. Read Luke 23:43." The Verses: * The Thief's Request: "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom." (Luke 23:42) Yeshua's Response: "And Jesus said to him, 'Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.'" (Luke 23:43) The Shock: " The original Greek text had no punctuation or commas. Where a translator places the comma completely changes the meaning: Interpretation A (Traditional): 'Truly I tell you, today you will be with me...' Interpretation B (Hebrew Context): 'Truly I tell you today, you will be with me in paradise.' The absolute proof is that Yeshua Himself did not go to Paradise or heaven that afternoon. He went into the heart of the earth for three days and three nights. Three days later, He told Mary Magdalene in John 20:17, 'Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father.' If the Master Himself hadn't gone to heaven yet, the thief wasn't there either. Yeshua was giving a solemn promise on that specific day of crucifixion that the thief would ultimately have a place in the future, physical Kingdom at the resurrection." The "Truth Only" Summary According to the literal text, when a person dies, they "rest" or "sleep" in the grave (Sheol). They remain there, unconscious of the passage of time, until the Resurrection at the return of Yeshua. The Confrontation: " Stop looking for an escape hatch into a disembodied, spiritualized ether. The Almighty created man from the dirt of the ground, and His ultimate plan has always been a physical, earthly inheritance. The focus of the end times is not about us going up to live with Him—it is about Him coming down to live with us. Read Revelation 21:3." The Verse: " 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.’" The Shock: "The 'True' destination for the righteous is not a distant heaven, but a restored Earth where the Master sets up His throne. You are not going to spend eternity floating away from the physical creation; you are going to be resurrected into an incorruptible body to rule and reign right here on the ground. To cling to the traditional 'heavenly reward' is to fundamentally misunderstand the destination of the Narrow Road." To address the "true rapture" using the Truth Only approach, we must distinguish between the popular modern "Left Behind" theory and what is actually written in the original Greek and Hebrew manuscripts. The Confrontation: " Modern church culture has fed you a comforting fairy tale of a secret, silent escape pod designed to snatch you away before things get difficult. You’ve been trained to look for a backdoor out of tribulation instead of preparing your house to endure it. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:17." The Verse: "Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we shall always be with the Lord." The Shock: "The word 'Rapture' does not even appear in your English Bible. It comes from the Latin rapio, translating the Greek harpazo (to snatch or seize). But the modern church has completely twisted the mechanics, the timing, and the purpose of this event to fit a narrative that the ancient prophets and apostles never taught." 1. The Timeline: Pre-Tribulation vs. Post-Tribulation The most common modern teaching suggests that believers disappear before a time of trouble. However, if we look at the literal words of Yeshua, the sequence is completely reversed. The Verse (Matthew 24:29-31): "Immediately after the tribulation of those days... they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds..." The Shock: "In the literal words of the Messiah Himself, the 'gathering'—what you call the Rapture—happens after the tribulation, not before. The modern church is prepping people for an escape that isn't coming, leaving an entire generation completely unequipped to stand firm in the face of the enemy." 2. The "One Taken, One Left" Misconception Many people use Matthew 24:40 ("two men will be in the field; one will be taken and one left") to describe a secret vanishing act of the righteous. But in a Hebrew context, being 'taken' is a death sentence. The Verse (Matthew 24:38-39): "For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be." The Shock: "Go back to the pattern of Noah's day. The ones 'taken' were not the righteous flying away to safety—the ones 'taken' were the wicked who were swept away by the judgment of the flood to their destruction! The ones 'left behind' were Noah and his family, the righteous who remained on the ground to inherit the cleansed earth. You are actively praying for the wrong outcome." 3. The Historical Origin of the Secret Escape If this secret, pre-tribulation flight plan isn't in the literal words of Scripture, where did it come from? The Fact: "This doctrine was virtually unknown for the first 1,800 years of Church history. It was popularized around 1830 AD by John Nelson Darby, who developed a system called 'Dispensationalism.' It became cement in the American mind when it was printed in the study footnotes of the Scofield Reference Bible in 1909. You are risking your spiritual survival on a 19th-century human invention that was cross-referenced into your margins." 4. The Hebrew Concept: The Royal Meeting In the ancient world, when a King or a Bridegroom approached a city, the citizens did not run out to meet him so they could escape with him back to his home. They went out to escort him into their territory. The Verse (Matthew 25:6): "And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!’" The Shock: " In 1 Thessalonians 4:17, the Greek word for 'meet' is apantesis. In ancient custom, and in every other New Testament usage (like the Parable of the Ten Virgins), apantesis means going out to greet an arriving dignitary and immediately turning around to escort him back to where he was heading. The 'Rapture' is not a flight away to heaven for seven years; it is a glorious, royal welcome in the air to meet the arriving King, Yeshua, as He descends to execute judgment and establish His permanent Kingdom right here on E arth."