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There is no place in the entire bible where you will find any verses changing the Seventh day Sabbath to Sunday, why doesn't it bother you when you worship on a different day than the day that God made holy, and to remember? It is the fourth commandment. The Sabbath and the Resurrection 37 Bible Verses about Sabbath, In Nt Who Changed the Sabbath? Il sabato è comandato nel Nuovo Testamento? Should Christians keep the Sabbath or Sunday? Which Day Is the Christian Sabbath According to the Bible? Let no one judge you (Colossians 2) shadows of Messiah Galatians 4:10 ABOLISHING the Sabbaths and Feasts? Romans 14:5 - Now We Can Worship on Sunday? Colossians 2:16 - Legalism in the New Testament? Romandi 14:5 il dibattito sul sabato Il video del sabato Explaining Colossians 2:14-16 The Covenant of Sabbath Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, God will take away from that person any share in the Tree of Life and blot your name from the Book of Life. Revelation 22:18-19 DEUTERONOMY 4:2 The Disciples Kept the Sabbath 85 Times in the book of Acts Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. 17 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. 18 For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. … Churches Who Teach Us to Keep Sunday Admit It’s NOT the Sabbath of the Bible What is the Sabbath and what should we do? The Disciples Kept the Sabbath 85 Times in the book of Acts The Sabbath as an Eternal Sign The Sign Between God and Man: The Sabbath was established as a covenant and a perpetual sign between God and His people (Exodus 31:13, Ezekiel 20:12). Yeshua’s Life and Authority His Weekly Custom: During His earthly ministry, Yeshua consistently kept the Sabbath, making it His regular custom to attend the synagogue on the seventh day (Luke 4:16). Lord of the Sabbath : Yeshua declared His supreme authority over the day, proclaiming that "the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath" (Matthew 12:8, Mark 2:28). The Crucifixion, Burial, and Resurrection Timeline (3 Days and 3 Nights) Wednesday Afternoon: Yeshua dies at the 9th hour (~3:00 PM) on the preparation day for the annual High Sabbath (Passover). He is placed in the tomb just before sunset, marking the beginning of the burial. Wednesday Sunset to Saturday Sunset (72 Hours): Night 1 / Day 1: Wednesday sunset to Thursday sunset (High Sabbath / First Day of Unleavened Bread) Night 2 / Day 2: Thursday sunset to Friday sunset (Regular preparation day; women buy and prepare spices) Night 3 / Day 3: Friday sunset to Saturday sunset (Weekly seventh-day Sabbath) Saturday at Sunset: Yeshua rises from the dead at the exact close of the 72-hour period, fulfilling the Sign of Jonah (Matthew 12:40)—a complete span of three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. The Post-Resurrection Covenant Reality Grafted into the Commonwealth of Israel : Through the shed blood and finished work of Yeshua, (believers from the nations are brought near and grafted into the commonwealth of Israel) and its covenants of promise (Ephesians 2:12–13, Romans 11:17). March 7, AD 321 (Imperial Roman Civil Enforcement): Constantine’s Edict: Roman Emperor Constantine enacted the first recorded civil Sunday legislation, compelling public cessation of labor: "On the venerable Day of the Sun let the magistrates and people residing in cities rest, and let all workshops be closed." c. AD 364 (Ecclesiastical Prohibition – Council of Laodicea): Canon 29: The regional council formally banned Christians from observing the seventh-day Sabbath rest and enforced Sunday observance under penalty of excommunication: Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, God will take away from that person any share in the Tree of Life and blot your name out. The Disciples Kept the Sabbath 85 Times in the book of Acts Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. 17( Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. 18 For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.…) Churches Who Teach Us to Keep Sunday Admit It’s NOT the Sabbath of the Bible What is the Sabbath and what should we do? God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? I have indeed received a command to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot change it.… Numbers 23:19-20 This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. Hebrews 8:10 The Lord of the Sabbath Then Jesus declared, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. 28 Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”…Matthew 12: 7 If only you had known the meaning of ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent. 8 For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” 9 Moving on from there, Yeshua entered their synagogue,…Mark 2:27 Proper Sabbath Keeping Audit Answer YES or NO honestly to each: Do you observe the Sabbath on the 7th day (Saturday), from sunset Friday to sunset Saturday? Do you completely cease from all work, business, and labor on the Sabbath as commanded in Exodus 20:8-11? Do you honor the Sabbath as a holy day set apart for Yahweh, not treating it like any other day? Do you use the true names Yehovah and Yahshua when praying, studying, or worshiping on the Sabbath? Have you rejected worship or religious activities on Sunday (the 1st day) as a man-made tradition? Do you prepare in advance (food, work, etc.) so that no work is done on the Sabbath? Do you gather with like-minded believers for study, prayer, and fellowship on the Sabbath? Are you careful to avoid buying, selling, or engaging in commerce on the Sabbath? Do you delight in the Sabbath and call it a blessing rather than a burden? Have you repented of past Sabbath breaking and now strive to keep it according to Scripture? Do you keep the Sabbath according to the original biblical pattern given to Israel, not modern church customs? Are you teaching your household and others to properly observe Yahweh’s Sabbath? Have you repented of past Sabbath breaking and now strive to keep it according to Scripture? Do you keep the Sabbath according to the original biblical pattern given to Israel, not modern church customs?Are you teaching your household and others to properly observe Yahweh’s Sabbath? Scoring 10–12 Yes: Strong evidence of properly keeping the Sabbath. 7–9 Yes: Mostly keeping it but with some areas of compromise. 4–6 Yes: Partial or inconsistent observance. 0–3 Yes: Not properly keeping the biblical Sabbath. How "First Day of the Week" Entered the Text The phrase "first day of the week" found in modern English Bibles is not a direct translation of the original text. It is a calculated linguistic substitution designed to align the Scriptures with a Roman calendar system rather than the Creator's calendar. The Confrontation: "You base an entire doctrine of Sunday worship on a handful of resurrection verses, claiming the Master changed the day of rest. But you are basing your theology on a translation choices made centuries later. When you pull back the English cover and look at the original manuscripts, the phrase 'Sunday' or 'first day of the week' completely vanishes. Read Matthew 28:1 and John 20:1." The Verse: * Matthew 28:1 (Literal Greek): "Ὀψὲ δὲ σαββάτων, τῇ ἐπιφωσκούσῃ εἰς μίαν σαββάτων..." * King James Version (With added words): "In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week..." The Shock: "The literal text completely dismantles the traditional Sunday narrative: The Original Greek: In every single resurrection account, the manuscripts do not contain the words for 'first day of the week.' The text explicitly reads mia tōn sabbatōn (μία τῶν σαββάτων), which literally translates to 'the first of the Sabbaths.' This is direct Hebrew covenant language referencing the countdown of the seven weekly Sabbaths leading up to Pentecost (Leviticus 23:15). The Ancient Translations: The earliest historical translations kept this link intact. Jerome’s Latin Vulgate (382 AD) rendered it literally as 'Una autem sabbati' ('The first of the Sabbath'). Wycliffe’s English Bible (1382) followed suit, translating it straight as 'one day of the sabotis' ('one day of the Sabbaths'). The 16th-Century Shift: The change occurred in the 1500s with William Tyndale and was later formalized by the King James Version in 1611. Translators swapped out 'Sabbath' for the idiom 'first day of the week' to match the Roman solar calendar. To force this interpretation, the KJV translators had to insert the words 'day of the' in italics, openly admitting those words do not exist in the Greek manuscripts. The Bottom Line: The phrase 'first day of the week' is a later human modification. The original accounts do not inaugurate a new day of worship; they explicitly anchor the resurrection timeline directly to the Hebrew Sabbath calendar." The Sign of the Sabbath Exodus 31:14 (Numbers 15:32–36) 12 And the LORD said to Moses, 13“Tell the Israelites, ‘Surely you must keep My Sabbaths, for this will be a sign between Me and you for the generations to come, so that you may know that I am the LORD who sanctifies you. 14 Keep the Sabbath, for it is holy to you. (Anyone who profanes it must surely be put to death. ) "Christians must not judaize by resting on the Sabbath, but must work on that day, rather honoring the Lord's Day; and, if they can, resting then as Christians. But if any shall be found to be judaizers, let them be anathema from Christ." 1910 (Modern Doctrinal Exposition – The Convert’s Catechism): Peter Geiermann’s Catechism: Formally affirmed the Church’s exercise of ecclesiastical authority in altering the day of worship: Q: Which is the Sabbath day? A: Saturday is the Sabbath day. Q: Why do we observe Sunday instead of Saturday? A: We observe Sunday instead of Saturday because the Catholic Church transferred the solemnity from Saturday to Sunday. Present Official Doctrine (Catechism of the Catholic Church): Paragraph 2175: Summarizes the official theological rationale—defining Sunday as a distinct observance that supersedes and spiritually fulfills the seventh day: And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and he entered, as his custom was, into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up to read. Luk3 4:16 So when the Jews went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles begged that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath . ACTS 1 The mark of God Is the Sabbath 777 is found on the Sabbath Genesis 2:1-3 2 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God finished the work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all the work that he had done. 3 So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy because on it God rested from all the work that he had done in creation. There are three elements to a legal seal. The name, His Title, His territory Exodus 20:8-11 God seal/sign 8 “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God . On it, you shall not do any work , neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. 11 For in six days the Lord he made (creator) heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. Il sabato è menzionato 85 volte solo negli atti 37 versetti biblici sul sabato, in Nt Il Nuovo Testamento abolisce il sabato? Questo giorno di riposo, dice Gesù, è fatto per gli uomini (Mc 2,27). Gesù afferma di essere "Signore del sabato". Questa signoria non abolisce il sabato, perché perché Gesù dovrebbe abolire qualcosa su cui afferma di essere un sovrano? – ma invece ne rafforza la vitalità per la vita. Sabato e Resurrezione Non c'è posto nell'intera Bibbia in cui troverai versetti che cambiano il sabato del settimo giorno in domenica, perché non ti dà fastidio quando adori in un giorno diverso dal giorno che Dio ha reso santo, e da ricordare? È il quarto comandamento. La maggior parte dei cristiani indica Romani 14 come testo di prova per cambiare il giorno del sabato, tuttavia, non troverai la parola sabato scritta nel libro. Non commettere errori, Dio ti permetterà di sfidarlo e disobbedirgli. Ti permetterà di seguire la folla e le tradizioni degli uomini. Ti permetterà di peccare. Ma dice anche che sta arrivando il giorno della resa dei conti. Quel che semini raccoglierai! È interessante notare che c'è solo un giorno della settimana a cui il Padre dà un nome, il Sabato, il settimo giorno. Tutti gli altri giorni sono numeri. Ezechiele 22:26 I suoi sacerdoti (i vostri pastori) hanno violato la mia legge e hanno profanato le mie cose sante; non hanno fatto distinzione tra il santo e il profano, e non hanno insegnato la differenza tra l'impuro e il puro; e nascondono i loro occhi dai miei sabati, e io sono profanato in mezzo a loro. 27 I suoi principi dentro di lei sono come lupi che dilaniano la preda, versando sangue e distruggendo vite per ottenere un guadagno disonesto... Ezechiele 20:12Inoltre ho dato loro i miei sabati come segno tra me e loro, affinché sappiano che io sono il Signore che li santifica. Come si può santificare qualcuno senza osservare il sabato? Esodo 20:9 “Ricordati del giorno del sabato, per santificarlo. Sei giorni lavorerai e farai tutto il tuo lavoro, ma il settimo giorno è il sabato del Signore tuo Dio. In esso non farai alcun lavoro: tu, né tuo figlio, né tua figlia, né il tuo schiavo, né la tua schiava, né il tuo bestiame, né il forestiero che dimora presso di te. Poiché in sei giorni il Signore ha fatto il cielo e la terra e il mare e tutto ciò che è in essi e si è riposato il settimo giorno. Perciò il Signore ha benedetto il giorno del sabato e lo ha santificato” (Esodo 20:8-11). 1 Pietro 1:15 Ma come il Santo che vi ha chiamato, siate santi anche voi in ogni vostra condotta; perché è scritto: "VOI SARETE SANTO, PERCHÉ IO SONO SANTO". ● Levitico 20:26 'Così dovete essere santi per me, poiché io, l'Eterno, sono santo; e ti ho separato dai popoli per essere mio. “Yehovah oggi ti ha dichiarato suo popolo, (ISRAELE) un bene prezioso, come ti ha promesso, e che dovresti osservare tutti i suoi comandamenti; e che ti metterà al di sopra di tutte le nazioni che ha creato, per lode, fama e onore; e che sarete un popolo consacrato al Signore, il vostro Elohim, come Egli ha detto." I Discepoli osservarono il sabato 85 volte nel libro degli Atti. Atti 20:6-7 Dopo la festa degli azzimi, salpammo da Filippi e cinque giorni dopo ci unimmo agli altri a Troas, dove rimanemmo sette giorni. Il primo giorno della settimana ci riunivamo per spezzare il pane. Paolo parlò alla gente e, poiché intendeva partire il giorno dopo, continuò a parlare fino a mezzanotte. Il versetto 7 afferma, in inglese, che gli apostoli si riunirono il primo giorno della settimana, implicando così per molti che il sabato è ora il primo giorno della settimana Poiché questo versetto è usato per difendere la domenica come nuovo giorno di sabato, diamo un'occhiata al versetto greco, dove il versetto 7 dice “primo giorno della settimana”. Il greco dice, infatti... mia ton sabaton La parola greca mia significa “uno”, non “primo”... è la parola greca 'protos' che significa “primo”, che non è presente nel testo. Non possiamo fargli dire qualcosa che non dice... In realtà si traduce come "uno dei Sabbath". Plurale. Non "Primo giorno della settimana". Singolare.". Questo è un enorme errore di traduzione che è stato apertamente accettato come verità nel corso degli anni. La chiesa moderna riconosce il giorno della risurrezione di Yeshua come domenica. Vediamo davvero in quale giorno Yeshua è risorto. Matteo 20:40 Infatti, come Giona rimase tre giorni e tre notti nel ventre del grande pesce, così il Figlio dell'uomo resterà tre giorni e tre notti nel cuore della terra. Giovanni 11:9 Gesù rispose: «Non sono forse dodici le ore di luce del giorno? Se uno cammina di giorno, non inciamperà, perché vede alla luce di questo mondo.10 Ma se uno cammina di notte, inciamperà, perché non ha luce». … Ecco qualcosa su cui riflettere. Come puoi ottenere 3 giorni e 3 notti o 72 ore dal Venerdì Santo alla risurrezione della domenica mattina? Se fai i conti, sarebbe cresciuto lunedì. La logica della chiesa moderna per cambiare il sabato sabato in domenica non è vera poiché i servizi di risurrezione dovrebbero tenersi il lunedì pomeriggio. Dio ha dato solo il settimo giorno un nome, tutti gli altri giorni erano contati. Se guardi bene vedrai che si parla di mangiare e ricevere chi è debole nella fede, ma non di disputare su cose dubbie. Ci sono almeno 10 volte in cui menziona il mangiare. Il contesto qui è il digiuno, il versetto dice loro che non importa in quale giorno hai scelto di digiunare. Yeshua dice quando digiuniamo, non se digiuni tu. Romani 14:5 L'uno stima un giorno più dell'altro; un altro stima tutti i giorni allo stesso modo. Lascia che ciascuno sia pienamente convinto nella propria mente. Matteo 6:16-18 “E quando digiunate, non abbiate l'aria cupa come gli ipocriti, perché si sfigurano la faccia affinché gli altri possano vedere il loro digiuno. In verità vi dico, hanno ricevuto la loro ricompensa. Ma quando digiuni, ungiti il capo e lavati la faccia, affinché gli altri non vedano il tuo digiuno, ma tuo Padre che è nel segreto. E il Padre tuo, che vede nel segreto, ti ricompenserà». Salmo 35:13-14 “Mi vestivo di sacco; mi sono afflitto con il digiuno; Ho pregato con la testa china sul petto. Andavo in giro come se fossi addolorato per il mio amico o mio fratello; come uno che piange sua madre, mi sono inchinato in lutto.
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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? IL MATRIMONIO DI DIO CON ISRAELE Questa relazione matrimoniale fu stabilita da Dio perché l'Israele nazionale rappresentava e prefigurava l'Israele spirituale di Dio che doveva diventare l'eterna sposa di Cristo. Sappiamo che questo matrimonio spirituale tra Dio e la nazione di Israele è esistito grazie Il lamento di Dio riportato in Geremia 3:14 riguardo alla fornicazione spirituale praticata da Sua moglie: (il vitello d'oro) Volgetevi, o figli traviati, dice il Signore; poiché sono sposato con te: ... Non era sposato con loro come individui; come individui, erano spiritualmente sposati con la legge di Dio. Piuttosto, era sposato con loro come entità corporativa. Ma Dio dovette affrontare un vero problema. In nessun momento della storia nazionale di Israele furono fedeli. Ripetutamente bramarono altri dèi. Cosa doveva fare Dio con la Sua moglie fornicatrice? Secondo l'eterna legge di Dio, la moglie adultera richiede la morte. Ma Dio non poteva distruggere completamente Israele come nazione, perché essa Cristo doveva venire fuori dall'Israele nazionale. Inoltre, il piano di Dio era di usare la nazione d'Israele come esempio della Sua pazienza e misericordia. Ricordate, nella parabola di Luca 13 il fico che ripetutamente non aveva dato frutti doveva essere tagliato. Ma poi doveva avere un'altra opportunità. Se ancora non c'era frutto, doveva essere tagliato._cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ La parabola delle dieci vergini Matteo 25:1-13 1 “Allora il regno dei cieli sarà simile a dieci vergini le quali, prese le loro lampade, andarono incontro allo sposo. 2 Cinque di loro erano stolte e cinque sagge. 3 Infatti, quando le stolte presero le loro lampade, non portarono con sé olio, 4 ma le sagge presero vasi d'olio con le loro lampade. 5 Siccome lo sposo tardava, tutte si assopirono e si addormentarono. 6 Ma a mezzanotte si levò un grido: "Ecco lo sposo!" Vieni fuori a incontrarlo.' 7 Allora tutte quelle vergini si alzarono e prepararono le loro lampade. 8 E le stolte dissero alle sagge: "Dacci un po' del tuo olio, perché le nostre lampade si spengono". noi e per te; andate invece dai mercanti e comprate voi stessi». 10 E mentre stavano per comprare, arrivò lo sposo, e quelle che erano pronte entrarono con lui alle nozze, e la porta fu chiusa. 11 Poi vennero anche le altre vergini, dicendo: "Signore, Signore, aprici". 12 Ma egli rispose: "In verità vi dico che non vi conosco". 13 Vegliate dunque, perché non sapete né il giorno né l'ora. In questa parabola, ci sono cinque parole fondamentali che richiedono una definizione per consentirci di estrarre il significato completo previsto... quelle cinque parole sono: (pagina 16) Saggio: Il saggio è colui che ascolta e obbedisce. Salmo 19:7 La legge dell'Eterno è perfetta, ravviva l'anima; la testimonianza di Geova è certa, rende saggio il semplice; _cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Matteo 7:24 “Chiunque le mie parole ascolterà e le farà9cc 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ come un uomo saggio che ha costruito la sua casa sulla roccia. Stolto: lo stolto è chi è disobbediente. Gli sciocchi odiano l'istruzione; (Torah significa "istruzione", in quanto si riferisce alla Parola di Dio). Proverbi 1:7 Il timore del SIGNORE (YHWH) è il principio della conoscenza; gli sciocchi disprezzano la saggezza e l'istruzione. Proverbi 10:8 Il saggio di cuore riceverà i comandamenti, ma lo stolto ciarliero andrà in rovina. Matteo 7:26 E chiunque ascolta queste mie parole e non le mette in pratica sarà simile a un uomo stolto che ha costruito la sua casa sulla sabbia. Lampada: Questo è il comandamento. Proverbi 6:23 Poiché il comandamento è una lampada e l'insegnamento una luce, e le correzioni della disciplina sono la via della vita, LUCE: LA LUCE È LA LEGGE, LA TORAH. Proverbi 6:23 Poiché il comandamento è una lampada e l'insegnamento una luce, e le correzioni della disciplina sono la via della vita, Luce: La luce è la legge, la Torah. Proverbi 6:23 Poiché il comandamento è una lampada e l'insegnamento una luce, e le correzioni della disciplina sono la via della vita, Oil: È il desiderio di obbedienza. Prima di leggere questo comandamento, ricorda, la lampada è “il comandamento” e la luce è “la legge”. Levitico 24:2 “Comanda al popolo d'Israele di portarti dell'olio puro di olive schiacciate per la lampada, affinché una luce possa essere mantenuta regolarmente accesa. -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Ricorda, il risultato finale è la determinazione di chi è il benvenuto all'intimità con lo sposo. Quelli che hanno luce sono i benvenuti. La luce è la condizione per il risultato appropriato. Pensaci. La fine è stata che gli stolti non avevano LUCE, dobbiamo tenerlo a mente durante questo insegnamento. Cominciamo Definizione biblica dei termini: Apocalisse 19:6-96 Poi udii quella che sembrava essere la voce di una grande moltitudine, come il fragore di molte acque e come il suono di potenti scoppi di tuono, che gridava: “Alleluia! For Yehovah our Elohim the Almighty reigns.7 Let us rejoice and exult and give him the la gloria, per le nozze dell'Agnello, è venuta, e la sua Sposa si è preparata; 8 le fu concesso di vestirsi di lino fino, risplendente e puro, perché il lino fino sono le opere giuste dei santi. [a] a me: "Scrivi questo: Beati coloro che sono invitati alla cena delle nozze dell'Agnello". E mi disse: "Queste sono le vere parole di Dio". 25 Mariti, amate le vostre mogli, come Cristo ha amato la chiesa e ha dato se stesso per lei (pagina 17) 14 Ritorna, DEI figli infedeli', dice il SIGNORE; Poiché io sono il tuo maestro e ti prenderò uno da una città e due da una famiglia e ti ricondurrò a Sion». 15"Allora vi darò dei pastori secondo il mio cuore, che vi nutriranno di conoscenza e di intelligenza... "Poiché sono geloso di voi della gelosia di Dio: poiché vi ho sposati (promessi sposi) a un solo marito per potervi presentare come una casta vergine a Cristo”. (2 Corinzi 11:2) (Giovanni 14:1-4) "Non sia turbato il vostro cuore: voi credete in Dio, credete anche in me. Nella casa del Padre mio ci sono molte dimore: se non fosse così, avrei vi ho detto. Vado a prepararvi un posto. E se sarò andato a prepararvi un posto, verrò di nuovo e vi riceverò presso di me, affinché dove sono io, là siate anche voi. E dove vado io, voi conosci, e il modo in cui conosci. (Marco 13:32-37) "Ma di quel giorno e di quell'ora nessuno conosce, no, né gli angeli in cielo, né il Figlio, ma il Padre. Fate attenzione, vegliate e pregate perché non sapete quando il tempo perché il Figlio dell'uomo è come un uomo che parte per un lungo viaggio, il quale lasciò la sua casa e diede potere ai suoi servi e a ciascuno il suo compito e comandò al portinaio di vigilare. quando viene il padrone di casa, alla sera, o a mezzanotte, o al canto del gallo, o al mattino: perché non venendo all'improvviso vi trovi addormentati. E quello che vi dico lo dico a tutti: Vegliate. -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ "Mentre lo sposo costruisce la nuova casa, la sposa aspetta e indossa un velo e una fascia con le monete. Questo dimostra che appartiene solo allo sposo; non è più disponibile. Si prepara per il suo matrimonio da facendo coperte, cercando di diventare la donna di Proverbio 31: 10-31. Mostra anche gratitudine alla sua famiglia per averla cresciuta e ripara le relazioni ferite. Non importa cosa, sh Doveva essere pronto perché sarebbe venuto di notte.
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For he finds fault with them when he says: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah, Hai mai letto Il nuovo patto? Cosa c'è di nuovo nella Nuova Alleanza? (Ebrei 8) Riattaccato su Ebrei Cos'è la nuova Alleanza Sei innestato? Ma egli rispose e disse: Io non sono stato mandato se non alle pecore perdute della casa d'Israele Matteo 15:24 Exodus 24:7 states: "Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it in the hearing of the people. And they said, 'All that the Lord has said we will do, and be obedient.'" The New Covenant Hebrews 8: 10 For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. 11 No longer will each one teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest.… Ebrei 8:8-12 8 Poiché li rimprovera quando dice:[UN ] «Ecco, i giorni vengono, dice il Signore, quando stabilirò una nuova alleanza con la casa d'Israele e con la casa di Giuda, 9 non come il patto che feci con i loro padri il giorno in cui li presi per mano per farli uscire dal paese d'Egitto. perché non sono rimasti fedeli alla mia alleanza, e quindi non mi sono preoccupato per loro, dice il Signore. 10Poiché questo è il patto che io stabilirò con la casa d'Israele dopo quei giorni, dichiara il Signore: porrò le mie leggi nella loro mente, e scrivile nel loro cuore, e sarò il loro Dio, e saranno il mio popolo. 11E non insegneranno, ciascuno il suo vicino e ciascuno suo fratello, dicendo: "Conosci il Signore", perché tutti mi conosceranno , dal più piccolo al più grande. 12 Poiché sarò misericordioso verso le loro iniquità, e non ricorderò più i loro peccati”. One in Christ Gentiles Grafted In …12 ricordati che in quel tempo eri separato da Cristo, alienato dalla cittadinanza d'Israele,e estranei ai patti della promessa, senza speranza e senza Dio nel mondo. 13 But Ora In Cristo Yeshua Voi Chi una volta erano lontano sono stati portati vicino Attraverso IL sangue di Cristo. 14 Poiché Egli stesso è la nostra pace, che ha fatto dei due uno e ha abbattuto il muro di divisione dell'ostilità... Geremia 31:31-34 «Ecco, vengono giorni», dice il Signore, «quando concluderò una nuova alleanza con la casa d'Israele e con la casa di Giuda, non come il patto che feci con i loro padri il giorno in cui li presi per mano per farli uscire dal paese d'Egitto, il mio patto che essi ruppero, benché io fossi loro marito», dice il Signore. «Ma questa è l'alleanza che stabilirò con la casa d'Israele dopo quei giorni», dice l'Eterno,“Metterò la mia legge dentro di loro e nel loro cuore, la scriverò e sarò il loro Dio ed essi saranno i miei persone The new covenant is a significant concept in the Bible, primarily prophesied in the Old Testament and believed by Christians to be established by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The most well-known prophecy of this covenant is in the book of Jeremiah 31:31-34, which states: "Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” Key aspects of this new covenant, as described in Jeremiah, include: * Internalization of the Law: U nlike the Mosaic Covenant, which was written on tablets of stone, the new covenant involves God placing His law directly "in their minds" and "on their hearts." This signifies an inward, heartfelt desire to obey God, rather than a forced, external set of rules. * Forgiveness of Sins: A central promise of the new covenant is the complete forgiveness of sins, with God vowing to "remember their sin no more." * A Personal Relationship with God: The prophecy indicates a time when everyone, from the least to the greatest, will "know the Lord," implying a deep and personal relationship with God that doesn't require an intermediary to teach them. In Christianity, the New Testament explains that Jesus' death and resurrection fulfilled this prophecy, establishing the new covenant through his blood (Luke 22:20). This covenant is seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to Israel, but also as something that extends to all who believe, both Jewish and Gentile. I’m The New Testament explains that Christians—both Jewish and Gentile (non-Jewish) believers—are included in the new covenant. This is a central theme in several New Testament books, especially those written by the Apostle Paul. Here are some key passages that explain this: 1. Ephesians 2:11-22 This passage is one of the clearest and most direct explanations. Paul tells the Gentile Christians in Ephesus to remember their past state: > "Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called 'uncircumcised' by those who call themselves 'the circumcision' (which is done in the body by human hands)—remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world." (Ephesians 2:11-12) > He then explains that through Jesus's sacrifice, this has all changed: > "But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility... His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross..." (Ephesians 2:13-16) > This passage shows that Gentiles, who were once "foreigners to the covenants," are now "fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household" (Ephesians 2:19), all because of their unity with Christ. 2. Romans 11 In Romans, Paul uses the analogy of an olive tree to explain how Gentile believers are included in God's covenant promises. The olive tree represents God's people, with the root being the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) and the natural branches being the Israelites. > "If some of the natural branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing sap from the olive root, do not consider yourself to be superior to those other branches." (Romans 11:17-18) > He explains that because some of the natural Jewish branches were "hardened" and rejected Christ, Gentile believers have been grafted in. This doesn't mean the Gentiles have replaced Israel, but that they have been brought into the same covenant blessings through faith. 3. Galatians 3:26-29 Paul teaches that faith in Christ is the key to becoming a part of God's people. > "So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise." > This passage emphasizes that ethnic or social distinctions are no longer a barrier to being included in God's family. By belonging to Christ, both Jews and Gentiles become "Abraham's seed" and inherit the promises of the covenant.
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"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 Ehi Christian, hai un problema, dove lo dice nelle Scritture? Cristo è nato il 25 dicembre. Che è morto il Venerdì Santo ed è risorto il giorno di Pasqua? Il Sabbath è stato cambiato nel giorno della risurrezione e va bene lavorarci sopra? La legge e cristo è stato inchiodato a un albero? Che i cristiani sono nominati nel nuovo patto? Che non devi vivere come ha fatto Cristo? Puoi toccare e mangiare qualsiasi carne impura? Va bene per festeggiare Natale, Pasqua e Halloween? Che non devi essere innestato in Israele per essere salvato? Quando muoiono i cristiani vanno in Paradiso? Una volta salvato sempre salvato? Il battesimo è solo simbolico? Il vecchio Testmate è per gli ebrei? I cristiani saranno rapiti e gli ebrei lasciati indietro? Nessuno può smettere di praticare il peccato. 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."
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The statement " God gives His Spirit to those who keep His commandments" is a core theological concept, emphasizing that obedience to God's commands is a sign of love and a means by which His Spirit empowers believers to live a life pleasing to Him. Acts 5:32 Romans 8:9, he writes: "But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all". Self-Test The Examination of Faith: A Self-Test Scriptural Requirements for Salvation. "Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith.It asks: Is my faith a living, breathing part of who I am, or am I just going through the motions?Test yourselves..." — 2 Corinthians 13:5 He wants us to find out now, in the quiet of our own prayer lives, if we are operating in the flesh or the Spirit—rather than standing before Him on Judgement Day only to hear the words, "I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness" (Matthew 7:23). The Line in the Sand Scriptural Assessment There is no gray area, no partial alignment, and no grading on a curve. In the economy of God's Kingdom, you are either a submissive subject or an active rebel. Your daily actions, your handling of His instructions, and the fruit of your lifestyle are the evidence that will either vindicate you or convict you. Use this 15-point diagnostic to weigh your walk under the light of the written Word. Test 1: The Benchmark of Gathering "He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad." — Matthew 12:30 The Question: Are your daily choices, your lifestyle, and the traditions you practice actively gathering people into covenant obedience to God's instructions, or are your actions scattering them away into compromise, lawlessness 1 John 3:4, and worldly customs? By saying "He who is not with Me is against Me," He eliminated any possibility of a "neutral ground." In a spiritual war, sitting on the fence is not an option. If you are not actively working for the Kingdom of Light, your existence naturally serves the Kingdom of Darkness. Are your daily choices, your lifestyle, and the traditions you practice actively gathering people into covenant obedience to God's instructions, or are your actions scattering them away into compromise, lawlessness, and worldly customs? Your Answer: [ ] YES, I am gathering / [ ] NO, I am scattering Test 2: The Benchmark of the Spirit "And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him." — Acts 5:32 The Question: Does the spirit inside you cause you to humbly submit to and keep the Father's commandments (Ezekiel 36:27), or does it make excuses, calling obedience "legalism" while clinging to man-made traditions? (God only gives His true Spirit to those who obey Him). Your Answer: [ ] YES, it leads to obedience / [ ] NO, it rejects His law Test 3: The Benchmark of Truth "He who says, 'I know Him,' and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him." — 1 John 2:4 The Question: When confronted with the plain instructions of Scripture, do you lay your life down flat to align with them, or do you pretend to know God through a mere "feeling" or traditional heritage while ignoring His laws? Your Answer: [ ] YES, the truth is in me / [ ] NO, I am deceiving myself Test 4: The Benchmark of Love "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." — John 13:35 The Question: Is your life marked by genuine, sacrificial love and service toward the brethren who walk in the truth, or is it hindered by pride, malice, or division? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 5: The Benchmark of Fruit "Every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit... Therefore by their fruits you will know them." — Matthew 7:17, 20 The Question: Does the daily output of your life consistently produce the supernatural fruit of the Spirit—patience, kindness, goodness, and self-control—or do you still bear the bitter fruit of the flesh? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 6: The Benchmark of the Tongue "If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless." — James 1:26 The Question: Is your speech ruled by scriptural self-control, or is your tongue unbridled—frequently given over to anger, gossip, profane language, or tearing others down? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 7: The Benchmark of Separation "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." — 1 John 2:15 The Question: Have you consciously set yourself apart from worldly entertainment, fleshly standards, and pagan-rooted traditions because you love the Father more than the culture? Jeremiah 10:43 For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut down a tree from the forest; it is shaped with a chisel by the hands of a craftsman. 4 They adorn it with silver and gold and fasten it with hammer and nails, so that it will not totter. Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 8: The Benchmark of Action "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." — James 1:22 The Question: When you discover a direct command or truth written in the Scriptures, do you immediately adjust your life to execute it, or do you simply listen to it and remain unchanged? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 9: The Benchmark of Sovereignty "No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other... You cannot serve God and mammon (money)." — Matthew 6:24 The Question: Does the Almighty possess total authority over how you acquire, manage, and distribute your financial resources, or does the pursuit of wealth, security, and personal comfort govern your choices? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 10: The Benchmark of Mercy "He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him has mercy on the needy." — Proverbs 14:31 The Question: Do you actively demonstrate compassion, care, and tangible help to the poor, weak, or distressed when it is within your power to do so? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 11: The Benchmark of Correction "Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser..." — Proverbs 9:8-9 The Question: When another believer brings scriptural correction to expose an error or a sin in your walk, do you receive it with humility and appreciation, or do you respond with anger, pride, and self-defense? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 12: The Benchmark of Humility "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble... Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up." — James 4:6, 10 The Question: Are you genuinely willing to take the lowest seat, serve without recognition, and prioritize God's reputation above your own ego and the desire to be right? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 13: The Benchmark of Endurance "But he who endures to the end shall be saved." — Matthew 24:13 The Question: Do you remain steadfast in obeying God's truth when trials, persecution, or family rejection come against you, or do you compromise your walk to escape friction or pressure? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 14: The Benchmark of Pure Worship "God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." — John 4:24 The Question: Do you worship God strictly according to the clean parameters defined in His Word, or do you try to honor Him using methods, calendars, and celebrations adopted from pagan cultures? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO Test 15: The Benchmark of Fear of Man "The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever treats the Lord shall be safe." — Proverbs 29:25 The Question: Is your ultimate goal to please the Master regardless of public opinion, or do you alter your speech, actions, and scriptural standards to seek the approval and validation of human beings? Your Answer: [ ] YES / [ ] NO ⚖️ Evaluating the Results If you answered YES to all 15: You are With God. Your eyes and ears have been opened by a soft heart, and the true Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) is operating inside you, giving you the supernatural power and desire to walk in His covenant statutes (Ezekiel 36:27). If you answered NO to any of them: You are Against God. This is the definition of spiritual blindness. By rejecting the light of His instructions in favor of your own comfort or man-made religious traditions, you have closed your own eyes. If you persist in this state, God will eventually confirm you in that darkness, making it so you can no longer hear or see the truth. "Choose this day whom you will serve... but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." — Joshua 24:15
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Have you ever said this? That's your translation not mine. That’s your interpretation. This is a list of several Bible translations, including the Catholic Bible, they all say the same thing. We all are going to judgment not heaven. Bible Translations Gods Torah è l'unico libro che è corretto al 100%, non un errore. La Torah è le istruzioni di Dio per la nostra vita. Lo scopo della nostra vita è osservare i Suoi comandamenti Quante volte è stata cambiata la Bibbia? Sono state apportate oltre 30.000 modifiche, di cui più di 5.000 rappresentano differenze tra il testo greco utilizzato per la versione riveduta e quello utilizzato come base per la versione di Re Giacomo. La maggior parte delle altre modifiche sono state apportate nell'interesse della coerenza o della modernizzazione. The purpose of the Torah - Lo scopo della vita Ci sono più di 45.000 denominazioni a livello globale. Christian Diverse traduzioni della Bibbia Hai mai detto questo? Questa è la tua traduzione, non la mia. Questa è la tua interpretazione. Questo è un elenco di diverse traduzioni della Bibbia, inclusa la Bibbia cattolica, dicono tutte la stessa cosa. Andremo tutti al giudizio, non al paradiso. (Dio non ha bisogno che le sue parole vengano tradotte o interrotte, modificate, aggiunte o rimosse da un essere umano, ciò che vuole è la nostra obbedienza) Ebrei 9:27 Nuova versione internazionale. Proprio come le persone sono destinate a morire una volta, e poi ad affrontare il giudizio, New Living Translation. E proprio come ogni persona è destinata a morire una volta sola e dopo viene il giudizio, versione inglese standard. E proprio come è stabilito che l'uomo muoia una volta sola, dopodiché viene il giudizio, Berean Study Bible. Proprio come l'uomo è destinato a morire una volta sola, e poi ad affrontare il giudizio, Nuova Bibbia standard americana E poiché è stabilito che l'uomo muoia una volta sola, dopo di che viene il giudizio, Nuova versione di King James E poiché è stabilito che l'uomo muoia una volta sola, ma dopo questo il giudizio, Tutti devono morire una volta, e poi essere giudicati da Dio. Ecclesiaste 12:13 Questo è lo scopo della nostra vita Nuova versione internazionale Ora tutto è stato ascoltato; ecco la conclusione della questione: temete Dio e osservate i suoi comandamenti, poiché questo è il dovere di tutta l'umanità. Nuova traduzione vivente Questa è l'intera storia. Ecco ora la mia conclusione finale: temete Dio e obbedite ai suoi comandi, poiché questo è il dovere di tutti. Versione standard inglese La fine della questione; tutto è stato ascoltato. Temi Dio e osserva i suoi comandamenti, poiché questo è l'intero dovere dell'uomo.
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(There is not a secret rapture; Christians are taught it is so secret it is not found in the bible. This rapture is only for Christians, the Jews will be left behind to go through the tribulation.) Once you are on the path to salvation you are grafted into Israel you are a spiritual Jew. The True Rapture will happen on the feast of Trumpets GO Pre, Mid e post trib Rapture Catholic Church Admits They Made the Change of Sabbath The second Exodus Yeshua parla del futuro.Nessun rapimento segreto! (Non c'è un rapimento segreto; ai cristiani viene insegnato che è così segreto che non si trova nella Bibbia. Questo rapimento è solo per i cristiani, gli ebrei saranno lasciati indietro per affrontare la tribolazione .) Matteo 24: Una volta che sei sulla via della salvezza, sei innestato in Israele, sei un ebreo spirituale. No, un vero ebreo è colui il cui cuore è a posto con Dio. E la vera circoncisione non è semplicemente obbedire alla lettera della legge; piuttosto, è un cambiamento del cuore prodotto dallo Spirito. E una persona con un cuore cambiato cerca lode da Dio, non dalle persone. Romani 2:29 Quale segno segnerà il tuo ritorno e la fine del mondo? L'inizio dei dolori. Quando vedi "l'abominio della desolazione", “allora quelli che sono in Giudea fuggano sui monti. Pasqua Sukkot Maggiore esodo Allora ti consegneranno alla tribolazione e ti uccideranno, Poiché allora ci sarà grande tribolazione Poiché sorgeranno falsi cristi e falsi profeti e faranno grandi segni e prodigi per ingannare, Ma chi persevererà fino alla fine sarà salvato. “Subito dopo la tribolazione di quei giorni il sole si oscurerà e la luna non darà più la sua luce; le stelle cadranno dal cielo e le potenze dei cieli saranno sconvolte. 30 Allora apparirà nel cielo il segno del Figlio dell'uomo, Ira di Dio Gesù predice la distruzione del tempio 24 Allora Gesù uscì e si allontanò dal tempio, e i suoi discepoli gli si avvicinarono per mostrargli gli edifici del tempio. 2 E Gesù disse loro: «Non vedete tutte queste cose? In verità vi dico, non sarà lasciata qui pietra su pietra che non sia diroccata». I segni dei tempi e la fine dei tempi 3 Mentre era seduto sul monte degli Ulivi, i discepoli gli si avvicinarono in disparte e gli dissero: «Dicci, quando avverranno queste cose? E quale sarà il segno della tua venuta e della fine dei tempi?». 4 E Gesù, rispondendo, disse loro: «Guardate che nessuno vi seduca. 5 Poiché molti verranno nel mio nome, dicendo: "Io sono il Cristo", e ne inganneranno molti. 6 E sentirete parlare di guerre e voci di guerre. Bada di non essere turbato; per [UN ] tutte queste cose devono avvenire, ma non è ancora la fine. 7 Poiché si solleverà nazione contro nazione e regno contro regno. E ci saranno carestie, [B ] pestilenze e terremoti in vari luoghi. 8 Tutto questo è l'inizio dei dolori. 9 Allora vi consegneranno alla tribolazione e vi uccideranno e sarete odiati da tutte le nazioni a causa del mio nome. 10 Allora molti si scandalizzeranno, si tradiranno e si odieranno. 11 Allora sorgeranno molti falsi profeti e sedurranno molti. 12 E poiché l'illegalità abbonda, l'amore di molti si raffredderà. 13 Ma chi persevererà fino alla fine sarà salvato. 14 E questo vangelo del regno sarà predicato in tutto il mondo in testimonianza a tutte le nazioni, e allora verrà la fine. La Grande Tribolazione 15 «Quando dunque vedrete l'abominio della desolazione, di cui parlò il profeta Daniele, stare nel luogo santo» (chi legge intenda), 16“allora quelli che sono in Giudea fuggano sui monti. 1 7 Chi sarà sulla terrazza non scenda a prendere qualcosa dalla sua casa. 18 E chi sarà nei campi non torni indietro a riprendersi le vesti. 19 Ma guai alle donne incinte e a quelle che allatteranno in quei giorni! 20 E prega che la tua fuga non avvenga d'inverno o di sabato. 21 Perché allora ci sarà una grande tribolazione, come non c'è stata dall'inizio del mondo fino a questo tempo, no, né mai ci sarà. 22 E se quei giorni non fossero abbreviati, nessuna carne si salverebbe; ma per il [C ] amor degli eletti, quei giorni saranno abbreviati. 23 “Allora se qualcuno vi dice: 'Ecco, ecco il Cristo!' o "Ecco!" non crederci. 24 Sorgeranno infatti falsi cristi e falsi profeti e faranno grandi segni e prodigi da sedurre, se possibile, anche gli eletti. 25 Vedi, te l'ho già detto. 26 “Se dunque vi dicono: 'Ecco, è nel deserto!' non uscire; o 'Guarda, è nelle stanze interne!' non crederci. 27 Poiché come il lampo esce da levante e sfolgora fino a ponente, così sarà la venuta del Figlio dell'uomo. 28 Perché dovunque sarà il cadavere, là si raduneranno le aquile. La venuta del Figlio dell'uomo 29 “Subito dopo la tribolazione di quei giorni il sole si oscurerà e la luna non darà più la sua luce; le stelle cadranno dal cielo e le potenze dei cieli saranno sconvolte. 30Allora apparirà nel cielo il segno del Figlio dell'uomo, e allora tutte le tribù della terra faranno cordoglio e vedranno il Figlio dell'uomo venire sulle nubi del cielo con grande potenza e gloria. 31 Ed egli manderà i suoi angeli con un gran suono di tromba, e raduneranno i suoi [D ] eletti dai quattro venti, da un capo all'altro dei cieli. La parabola del fico 32 «Ora impara questa parabola dal fico: quando il suo ramo è già diventato tenero e mette le foglie, tu sai che l'estate è vicina. 33 Così anche tu, quando vedrai tutte queste cose, sappi che [e ]è vicino, alle porte! 34 In verità vi dico che questa generazione non passerà prima che tutte queste cose siano avvenute. 35 Il cielo e la terra passeranno, ma le mie parole non passeranno affatto. Nessuno conosce il giorno o l'ora 36 «Ma di quel giorno e di quell'ora nessuno sa, neppure gli angeli di [F ]cielo, ma solo Mio Padre. 37 Ma come fu ai giorni di Noè, così sarà anche alla venuta del Figlio dell'uomo. 38 Infatti, come nei giorni prima del diluvio mangiavano e bevevano, prendevano moglie e marito, fino al giorno in cui Noè entrò nell'arca, 39 e non si accorsero di nulla finché venne il diluvio e portò via tutti quanti, così anche il venuta del Figlio dell'uomo sia. 40 Allora due uomini saranno nel campo: uno sarà preso e l'altro lasciato. 41 Due donne macineranno al mulino: una sarà presa e l'altra lasciata. 42 Vegliate dunque, perché non sapete cosa [G ]ora il tuo Signore viene. 43 Ma sappi questo, che se il padrone di casa avesse saputo cosa [H ]ora il ladro sarebbe venuto, avrebbe vegliato e non avrebbe permesso che la sua casa fosse scassinata. 44 Perciò siate pronti anche voi, perché il Figlio dell'uomo verrà nell'ora che non vi aspettate. Il servo fedele e il servo malvagio 45 «Chi è dunque un servitore fedele e saggio, che il suo padrone abbia costituito capo della sua casa, per dar loro da mangiare?io ]a tempo debito? 46 Beato quel servo che il suo padrone, quando verrà, troverà ad agire così. 47 In verità vi dico che lo costituirà capo di tutti i suoi beni. 48 Ma se quel servo malvagio dice in cuor suo: "Il mio padrone ritarda [J 49 e comincia a percuotere i suoi conservi e a mangiare e bere con gli ubriaconi, 50 il padrone di quel servo verrà in un giorno in cui non lo cerca e a un'ora che non sa 51 e lo taglierà in due e gli assegnerà la sua parte con gli ipocriti. Ci sarà pianto e stridore di denti. The Man of Lawlessness 2 Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, 2 not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us—whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter—asserting that the day of the Lord has already come. 3 Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. 4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God. The Coming of the Lord 13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. 15 For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord,d that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.1 Corinthians 15:52 At the last Trumpets the Seventh trumpet. on the east of Trumpets Matthew 24:1–51 Jesus Foretells Destruction of the Temple 24 Jesus left the temple and was going away when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. 2 But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” Signs of the End of the Age 3 As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” 4 And Jesus answered them, a “See that no one leads you astray. 5 For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray. 6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you d are not be alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are but the beginning of the birth pains. 9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name’s sake. 10 And then many will fall away1 and betray one another and hate one another. 11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. 12 And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. 13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom 15 “So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), 16 then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 Let the one who is on the housetop not go down to take what is in his house, 18 and let the one who is in the field not turn back to take his cloak. 19 And b alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days! 20 Pray that your flight may not be in winter or on a Sabbath. 21 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be. 22 And if those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short. 23 then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There he is!’ do not believe it. 24 For false Christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. 25 See, I have told you beforehand. 26 So, if they say to you, ‘Look, he is in the wilderness,’ do not go out. If they say, ‘Look, he is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it. 27 For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. 28 Wherever the corpse is, there the vultures will gather. The Coming of the Son of Man 29 “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 30 Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then t all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31 And we will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. The Man of Lawlessness 2 Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, 2 not to become easily u nsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us—whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter—asserting that the day of the Lord has already come. 3 Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed , the man doomed to destruction. 4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God.
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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
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Notice that following repentance is the remission of sins, which baptism signifies, symbolically dying to sin and resurrection to a new life. The only way you can enter the Kingdom of God is by being born again, thru repentance and baptism. Baptism/The Holy Spirit Battesimo/Lo Spirito Santo Si noti che dopo il pentimento c'è la remissione dei peccati, che il battesimo significa, simbolicamente morire al peccato e risorgere a una nuova vita. L'unico modo in cui puoi entrare nel Regno di Dio è rinascere, attraverso il pentimento e il battesimo. Quando una persona esce dall'acqua, tutti i tuoi peccati vengono rimossi e tu ricevi il dono dello Spirito Santo. Ti insegnerà e ti aiuterà a seguire la legge di Dio. I prossimi versi te lo dimostrano non puoi ricevere lo spirito a meno che tu non sia veramente pentito, smetti di peccare e ritorni alla Torah di Yehovah. Il peccato è trasgressione della legge. Giovanni 3:5 "In verità, in verità vi dico, se uno non rinasce dall'alto, non può vedere il regno di Dio". 4 Nicodemo gli disse: «Come può nascere un uomo quando è vecchio? Può forse entrare una seconda volta nel grembo di sua madre e nascere?». 5 Gesù rispose: «In verità, in verità ti dico, se uno non nasce da acqua e da Spirito, non può entrare nel regno di Dio. 6 Ciò che è nato dalla carne è carne, e ciò che è nato dallo Spirito è spirito. 7 Non meravigliarti se ti ho detto: "Devi nascere di nuovo". 8 Il vento soffia dove vuole e ne senti la voce, ma non sai da dove viene né dove va. Così è di chiunque è nato dallo Spirito”. Matteo 3:1 In quei giorni venne Giovanni Battista, predicando nel deserto di Giudea 2 dicendo: "Convertitevi, perché il regno dei cieli è vicino". Giovanni 3:22 Dopo queste cose, Gesù andò con i suoi discepoli nel paese di Giudea, e là si tratteneva con loro e battezzava. 23 Anche Giovanni battezzava in Enon, vicino a Salim, perché là c'era molta acqua; e le persone che stiamo arrivando e venivano battezzate— Matteo 4:17 Da quel momento Gesù cominciò a predicare: «Convertitevi, perché il regno dei cieli è vicino». Atti 2:37 All'udire ciò, il popolo si commosse e chiese a Pietro e agli altri apostoli: «Fratelli, che dobbiamo fare?». 38 Pietro rispose: «Ravvedetevi e siate battezzati ciascuno di voi nel nome di Gesù Cristo, per il perdono dei vostri peccati, e riceverete il dono dello Spirito Santo. 39 Questa promessa appartiene a te e ai tuoi figli e a tutti quelli che sono lontani, a tutti quelli che il Signore, nostro DIO, chiamerà a sé». …40 Con molte altre parole testimoniava e li esortava: “Salvatevi da questa generazione corrotta”. 41 Quelli che accolsero la sua parola furono battezzati e in quel giorno si aggiunsero circa tremila ai credenti. 47 Lodando Dio e godendo il favore di tutto il popolo. E Geova aggiungeva ogni giorno al loro numero quelli che sono salvati. Allo stesso modo, Paolo insegna agli uomini di Atene: Atti 17:30 In verità, Dio ha trascurato questi tempi di ignoranza, ma ora comanda a tutti gli uomini di tutto il mondo di ravvedersi, perché ha fissato un giorno in cui giudicherà il mondo con giustizia per mezzo dell'uomo che ha stabilito. Lo ha assicurato a tutti risuscitandolo dai morti. Matteo 3:16 Quando fu battezzato, Gesù uscì subito dall'acqua; ed ecco, i cieli gli si aprirono ed egli vide lo Spirito di Dio scendere come una colomba e posarsi su di lui. 17 E all'improvviso venne una voce dal cielo, che diceva: «Questi è il mio diletto Figlio, nel quale mi sono compiaciuto». Marco 1:15 Le parole di Yeshua giungono sotto forma di un comando urgente: "Il tempo è compiuto e il regno di Dio è vicino. Convertitevi e credete al vangelo". Non solo Cristo viene per annunciare l'imminente Regno di Dio, in particolare a coloro che Dio chiama (Giovanni 6:44), ma anche per preparare gli eletti alle loro responsabilità spirituali ora e nel Regno. Lo Spirito Santo ricevuto a Efeso Atti 19:4 Paolo spiegò: “Il battesimo di Giovanni era un battesimo di penitenza. Disse alla gente di credere in Colui che sarebbe venuto dopo di lui, cioè in Yeshua”. 5 Udito ciò, furono battezzati nel nome di Yeshua Messia. 6 E quando Paolo impose loro le mani, scese su di loro lo Spirito Santo e parlavano in lingue e profetizzavano... Battesimo di Saulo Atti 9:15 Ma il Signore gli disse: «Va'! Poiché quest'uomo è il Mio strumento prescelto per portare il Mio nome ai Gentili, ai re e agli Israeliti. 16 Io gli mostrerò quanto dovrà soffrire per il mio nome!». 17 Allora Anania uscì ed entrò in casa. Poi gli impose le mani e disse: «Fratello Saulo, il Signore Gesù, che ti è apparso sulla strada che percorrevi, mi ha mandato perché tu riacquisti la vista e sia ripieno di Spirito Santo». una volta qualcosa di simile a squame gli caddero dagli occhi e riacquistò la vista. Poi si alzò e fu battezzato. 19 E dopo aver preso del cibo, riacquistò le forze. Filippo e l'eunuco etiope Atti: 8:34 Allora l'eunuco disse a Filippo: «Di chi, ti prego, dice questo il profeta, di se stesso o di un altro?». 35 Allora Filippo aprì la bocca e, cominciando da questa Scrittura, gli annunziò la buona novella di Gesù. 36 E mentre camminavano lungo la strada giunsero all'acqua, e l'eunuco disse: «Ecco, ecco dell'acqua! Cosa mi impedisce di essere battezzato? 38 E comandò al carro di fermarsi, ed entrambi scesero nell'acqua, Filippo e l'eunuco, ed egli lo battezzò. 39 Quando uscirono dall'acqua, lo Spirito del Signore portò via Filippo e l'eunuco non lo vide più e se ne andò tutto contento. 40 Ma Filippo si trovò ad Azoto e, passando, predicò il vangelo a tutte le città finché giunse a Cesarea.
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Are you a REAL Christian? The Christianity of the new testament doesn't exist There was only one person in the entire Bible (Torah) that did everything correctly you proclaim to follow Him however you live and do the opposite. He said if you love me keep my commandments, but you don't Christ said: If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” …Matthew 19:16 God cannot stand the prayers of anyone who disobeys his Law. Proverbs 28:9 If God's laws mean nothing to you You mean nothing to God But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’Matthew 7:23 All Israel will be saved If you do the things God hates and refuse to keep His commandments, you will receive the mark of the beast (Your Father the Devil) not the mark of God. “Shout with the voice of a trumpet blast. Shout aloud! Don’t be timid. Tell my people Israel of their sins! Isaiah 58:1 Yeshua is Our Advocate …3By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. 4If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him:… Christianity the New Religion The Final Takeaway Yeshua didn't leave behind a selective checklist where people get to pick and choose which laws to follow. He left a narrow path. This test leaves absolutely no room for casual religion or intellectual debates. Yeshua didn't leave behind a philosophy to be discussed; He left a narrow path to be walked. If the answers point to a life of compromise, it isn't a cue to just feel guilty or give up—it is a direct, urgent call to repent. It means turning away from the ways of the world, picking up the truth of the Torah that Yeshua lived out, and making the firm decision to let your hands, your mind, and your daily life reflect the Master you claim to follow. If people claim to belong to Him but they refuse to live as He lived, keep what He kept, and honor the Torah the way He did, they are practicing lawlessness. True faith is not found in the empty rituals of those who rewrite His words—it is found in literal, active obedience to the Master. According to the New Testament, merely claiming to a Christian and follow the Messiah is not the same as actually following Him. Yeshua said : "And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?" (Luke 6:46) And: "If ye love me, keep my commandments." (John 14:15) The apostle John wrote: "And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him." (1 John 2:3–4) From this perspective, a person who continually refuses to follow the Messiah's teachings while professing faith creates a contradiction between their profession and their actions. However, many Christians would distinguish between: A believer who struggles with sin but desires to obey God and repents when they fail. A person who knowingly rejects God's commands and has no intention of obeying them. The New Testament repeatedly calls believers to repentance, faith, and obedience, while also recognizing that believers are not sinless and may stumble (1 John 1:8–9). So, if someone completely refuses to follow the Messiah and His commandments, many would argue that Scripture calls into question whether that person's profession of faith is genuine. Passages such as Matthew 7:21–23, Luke 6:46, and 1 John 2:3–4 are often cited in that discussion. The core biblical test is not what a person calls themselves, but whether their life shows faith expressed through obedience to God. How to Find Out Which Religion Is Right (It’s Easier Than You Think) Our Lord again reminds us that the manifestation of our love for Him will be in our obedience to His commands. Keeping Christ's commandments is and always has been the best test of our love for Yeshua Children of God Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. Ezekiel 36:27 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 1 John 4:1 And For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. Romans 8:1 1 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. 3 And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure. 4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. 5 You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him, there is no sin. 6 No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. 7 Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. 8 Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. 9 No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God’s seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God. 10 By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother. brother. My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer me who lives, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 God's seal is not a physical mark The forehead represents the mind of those who make a conscious decision to obey God's requirements to receive His seal will protect us from the last seven plagues. The Mark of God is a sign of obedience between God and His faithful Thus the Sabbath is the sign of a relationship between God and His people, serving as "a test of their loyalty to Him" Yeshua is the LORD of the Sabbath, not Sunday and they get the Mark of God will escape the plages. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit. Is a characteristic of people who have surrendered their lives to God God's seal is in His laws. Bind up the testimonies and seal the law among my disciples. God's sign is His seal, the words sing and seal are interchangeable in the bible. The Sabbath is God's sign, The Sabbath is the seventh day of the week. The fourth commandment is to remember the Sabbath. There is not one scripture in the entire Bible changing the Sabbath to Sunday. Its a sign of God's authority He chose the day. There are three elements to a legal seal, The seal giver His title His territory The Great Commission The Great Commission is Jesus's final instruction to his disciples before his ascension, found in Matthew 28:19-20. The passage says, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." This is not just a suggestion, but a command for all who follow Him. Why It Is Considered a Sin A Command, Not a Suggestion: The Bible frames this as a clear directive. A sin is defined as "missing the mark" or an act of disobedience against God's will. Willfully ignoring a direct command from Jesus is therefore considered a sinful act. The Nature of a Disciple: In Christian belief, a true disciple isn't just a follower, but a learner and a reproducer. The biblical understanding is that a disciple of Jesus should naturally want to share their faith and help others become disciples, just as they were discipled. A Christian who has no desire to make disciples may be demonstrating a lack of genuine conversion or a spiritual selfishness that is contrary to the self-sacrificial nature of Christ. Sins of Omission: The Bible teaches that sin isn't only about doing something wrong (sins of commission) but also about failing to do something you know you should do (sins of omission). Not making disciples falls squarely into this category. It's an act of neglecting a divinely ordained responsibility. While a Christian's salvation isn't based on their ability to make disciples, their obedience to this command is seen as evidence of their faith and love for God and others. For many, a failure to engage in this work points to a deeper spiritual issue, such as fear, a lack of trust in God's power, or a love for oneself more than for others. There is now one single law that rules both Jew and Greek alike: The law of faith (Romans 3:27) The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:2) The law of Christ = love God and love your neighbor, fulfilled by the Spirit (Galatians 5:14; 6:2; Romans 13:8–10) One God. One Messiah. One gospel. One law for Jews and Greeks: faith in the crucified and risen Jesus. That is why Paul can say in the very next breath after “neither Jew nor Greek”: “You are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to the promise” (Galatians 3:28–29). Same promise. Same inheritance. Same law. No exceptions. No special tracks.
- 21 steps to salvation | Answers 4 Saints
21 Steps to Salvation Calvinism vs Arminianism bottom of page click on God cannot stand the prayers of anyone who disobeys his Law. Proverbs 28:9 In Isaiah 66:15-17, we see that in the context of the Lord’s return, when He returns, He is clearly upset that people are eating pork. If He cares then, why would we assume that He does not care now? 1. Hear the True Gospel The first step of the build is listening to the unfiltered, original message of God. “From that time Yeshua began to preach and to say, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” — Matthew 4:17 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” — John 8:32 What this means: You cannot build a straight wall if you are reading a warped blueprint. Hearing the true Gospel means listening to the actual Word of God—not human traditions, clever shortcuts, or watered-down messages that just make people feel good in the pew. It is the moment you hear the real standard for the very first time. 2. Believe the True Gospel True belief is not just agreeing with facts; it is placing your absolute confidence and weight on the message. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” — Hebrews 11:6 What this means: Believing means you look at the plumb line and say, "That string is perfectly straight, and I trust it completely." It is an inner conviction that drives you to action. If you don't truly believe the blueprint is accurate, you will never bother to change how you are laying your bricks. 3. Repent of Past Sins Repentance is a deliberate, U-turn in direction. It means stopping your lawlessness and turning back toward the Law of God. “I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” — Luke 13:3 What this means: Since 1 John 3:4 tells us that sin is breaking God's law, your old wall was naturally leaning and crooked. Repentance is the moment you drop your tools, admit your wall is out of line, and make a firm decision to tear down the old, lawless way of living so you can rebuild it straight. 4. Confess Faith in Yeshua Messiah Confession is the public declaration of who is in charge of your building site. “For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” — Romans 10:10 What this means: Confession is nailing your colors to the mast. It means standing up and declaring out loud to the world, to the adversary, and to the assembly: "Yeshua is my Master, and I am building my life on His foundation from this day forward." 5. Be Baptized Baptism is the physical and spiritual washing away of the rubble from your old life. “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Yeshua Messiah for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” — Acts 2:38 What this means: Going under the water is the formal burial of the old, crooked structure. You don't build a new house on top of old trash. You clear the lot. Baptism washes away the stain of past lawlessness so you can step out of the water onto a clean, solid foundation. 6. Be Faithful Unto Death Loyalty to the Creator must be absolute, even when the pressure of the world threatens to break you. “Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” — Revelation 2:10 What this means: This is the ultimate test of the structure. When the storms of persecution, sickness, or trials hit the wall, a true believer refuses to let a single brick slip. It means your loyalty to the Master Builder stays intact even if holding the line costs you your physical life. 7. Obey Him for Eternal Salvation The author of salvation specifically identifies who His work is for: those who follow His instructions. “And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.” — Hebrews 5:9 What this means: The Master Builder only claims ownership of the walls that actually followed His blueprints. Faith that refuses to obey is an illusion. Salvation belongs to the people who don't just call Him "Lord," but who actually submit to His authority and do what He asks. 8. Live Exactly as Yeshua Did The Messiah's walk on this earth is the ultimate, flawless example for our daily lives. “He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.” — 1 John 2:6 What this means: Yeshua is the living plumb line. If you want to know how to treat people, how to handle temptation, or how to keep God's commands, you look at His life. If a custom or a lifestyle choice doesn't square up with how Yeshua walked, it does not belong in your wall. 9. Do What the Word Says, Don't Just Listen True faith is an active, hands-on construction project, not a spectator sport. “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” — James 1:22 What this means: Sitting in a pew and nodding along with a sermon doesn't build anything. If you know what the Bible says but don't practice it on Monday morning, you are fooling yourself. True faith requires you to pick up the trowel and actually lay the bricks according to the instructions. 10. Possess the Spirit of Christ True conversion requires the supernatural presence of the Holy Spirit living inside you. “Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.” — Romans 8:9 What this means: The Holy Spirit is the gravity that keeps the plumb line straight. Without the Spirit living inside your heart, you have no power to keep the wall in line, and you don't belong to the Owner of the house. You must have His seal on the inside. 11. Receive the Holy Spirit Through Obedience God places His Spirit inside those who have a heart bent toward submission. “And we are His witnesses of these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.” — Acts 5:32 What this means: God does not pour His Holy Spirit into a vessel that intends to stay rebellious and lawless. The Spirit is given as a helper to help you keep the Law. When you step out in willingness to obey, God anchors His supernatural strength deep inside your life. 12. Call on the Name of Yeshua Messiah Deliverance and strength come from actively crying out to the authority and identity of the Son. “For ‘whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’” — Romans 10:13 What this means: When the wall is leaning, when your own strength fails, or when the enemy attacks, you don't rely on yourself. You call on the name and the legal authority of Yeshua. It is an active cry for help to the only One who has the power to hold the structure together. 13. Keep the Commandments to Enter Into Life When asked directly how to inherit eternal life, the Messiah pointed straight back to God's boundaries. “Jesus said to him... ‘If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.’” — Matthew 19:17 What this means: Commandments are not heavy burdens; they are the side-guards that keep the wall from warping. Since sin is breaking the law, keeping the commandments is how we show we love God and want our lives to stay completely square with His righteousness. 14. Trust the Son to Not Perish Escape from the penalty of lawlessness requires absolute reliance on the sacrifice of the Messiah. “That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.” — John 3:15,16 What this means: No matter how hard we try to build straight, our past sins would condemn us if not for Jesus. Trusting the Son means knowing that His blood covers our imperfections and saves our structure from facing the ultimate collapse of spiritual death. 15. Walk by Faith, Not by Sight The Christian walk requires trusting God’s structural blueprint even when circumstances look dark and confusing. “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7 What this means: Sometimes the fog of life rolls in, and you can't see two feet in front of you. Walking by faith means you don't guess or look around at what everyone else is doing. You trust the plumb line in your hand because you know God's weight is true, even when your eyes can't see the top of the line. 16. Obey the Son to Avoid Angry Judgment Rejecting the instructions of the King leaves a person exposed to the holy consequences of rebellion. “He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” — John 3:36 What this means: You cannot claim to believe in Jesus while actively refusing to listen to Him. Intentional disobedience is rebellion, and a wall built in open defiance of the Blueprints will eventually face inspection and be completely demolished under divine judgment 17. Be Born Again Salvation requires a radical, supernatural transformation from above—not just a superficial patch-job. “ Yeshua answered and said to him, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.’” — John 3:3 What this means: God doesn't just want to fix a few cracks in your old wall; He wants to give you a brand-new nature. Yeshua told Nicodemus that what is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit, moving like the wind. If you claim you are already fully "born again" right now, why are you still trapped in a temporary body of flesh and blood instead of a glorified, immortal spirit body? Are you confusing the earnest promise of the Holy Spirit inside you today with the actual, physical rebirth that only happens at the resurrection of the dead? True rebirth replaces the temporary structure of flesh with an immortal house from heaven. 18. Produce Good Deeds So Faith Isn't Dead Active obedience and good fruit are the unmistakable evidence of a living faith. “Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” — James 2:17 What this means: Faith is invisible until it shows up in your actions. If someone claims to be a master builder but has never laid a single brick or done a single good deed, their claim is useless. True, saving faith will always show up clearly in the work you do for God's kingdom. 19. Worship God in Spirit and Truth True service to the Father requires complete honesty, removing the masks of religious pretense. “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” — John 4:24 "What this means: This means stop pretending to be a flawless saint in the church pew if you are falling apart on the inside. Worshiping in truth means standing perfectly vertical before God, baring your soul, and saying, "Lord, here is exactly where my wall is leaning." Furthermore, Acts 5:32 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. If you do not have the Spirit of Christ, you are none of His. Because 1 John 3:4 warns that "sin is the transgression of the law," walking in the Spirit is the only way to overcome the flesh and keep from breaking God's boundaries. 20. Endure Until the End Salvation is a marathon, not a sprint. The prize is given to those who finish the entire construction project. “But he who endures to the end shall be saved.” — Matthew 24:13 What this means: It’s not about how fast you start; it’s about whether your structure stands the test of time. True believers don't pack up their tools and walk away when the culture turns against them or when things get tough. They stay on the wall, checking the line, until the project is completely finished. 21. Be Grafted Into Israel Believers from the nations are joined directly into God’s original, enduring covenant family tree. “And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree...” — Romans 11:17 What this means: You are not a lone house sitting out on an island by yourself. By faith in the Messiah, God links your life directly into the great, historic fortress of His covenant people—Israel. You share in their root, their history, their promises, and their responsibilities to the King. 3 Commonly Misunderstood Bible Questions Answered For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. Many are called but few are saved. Matthew 22:14 And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; God has pronounced that the penalty of sin is spiritual death and separation from God in a place of judgment called hell: “For the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). Jesus clearly taught that sinners were condemned in sin and would perish and go to hell if they didn't believe in Him as their Savior (John 3:16-18). What are the 21 steps to salvation? 1 John 3:4 Whosoever committed sin transgression also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. Hear the True Gospel. (Matthew 4:17 John 8:32) Believe the True Gospel (Hebrews 11:6, John 20:31) Repent of past sins (Luke 13:3, Acts 17:30) Confess faith in Yeshua Messiah (Romans 10:10, Matthew 10:32) Be Baptized (Galatians 3:27, Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38) Be faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10) For all who obey him eternal salvation Hebrews 5:9 Whoever claims to live in him must live as Yeshua did.1 John 2:6 But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. James 1:2 And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. Romans 8:1 We are witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit, who is given by God to those who obey him.” Acts 5:32 “whoever calls on the name of the Yeshua Messiah shall be saved.Romans 10:13-15 For But if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments. Matthew 19:16-26 That whosoever believe i n him should not perish, but have eternal life…John 3:15,16 For we live by faith, not by sight. (Hebrews 11:6) And without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.2 Corinthians 5:7 And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn’ t obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment.” John 3: Yeshua Messiah replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. ”John 3:3 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds , it is dead and useless. James 2:17-23 You must worship God in TRUTH and SPIRIT John 4:24 You must endure until the end to be saved . Matthew 24:13 We must be grafted into Israel. Romans 11:11-31 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree." He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Yeshua Messiah so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Galatians 3:14 Explanation Obedience is a requirement for receiving the Holy Spirit, along with faith in Christ's sacrifice. Repentance, or turning away from sin and toward obedience, is also required. The Holy Spirit gives guidance and companionship, and enables people to obey, kill sin, and be sanctified. "Born of the Spirit" (regeneration) is a spiritual rebirth, a work of the Holy Spirit that gives us new life and makes us capable of understanding and responding to God. Without this spiritual birth, one cannot "see" or "enter" the Kingdom of God (heaven). 1. The Holy Spirit Indwells Believers as a Mark of Salvation :The Holy Spirit Indwells Believers as a Mark of Salvation: 2.The Holy Spirit is the Seal and Guarantee of Our Inheritance : Ephesians 1:13-14: "In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory." 3. The Holy Spirit Regenerates and Gives New Life: 4. The Holy Spirit Sanctifies and Transforms Us: Chist redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: " Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree. " He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Yeshua Messiah so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Galatians 3:14 The decrees of Yehovah are trustworthy , making wise the simple. The commandments of Yehovah are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of Yehovah are clear, giving insight into living. Reverence for Yehovah is pure , lasting forever. The laws of Yehovah are true ; each one is fair. They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them. Psalm 19:7 The one who belongs listens and responds to Yehovah's words. If you don't listen and respond , it is because you don't belong to Yehovah." John 8:47 Some say that God's promises to those who obey him include: Being blessed Being saved Being watched over Being taken care of Being given what you ask for Being happy Living longer Lacking nothing good God's Law Reflects God's Character (Who He Is): The ultimate source of all truth is God Himself. He is perfectly holy, just, righteous, good, and loving. His law, therefore, is not arbitrary rules, but an expression of His very nature. It reveals what is inherently true, good, and right because it stems from the perfectly true, good, and righteous God. Psalm 119:142 says, "Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And Your law is truth. " This verse directly links God's righteousness (His character) with His law being truth. The Law as Divine Instruction and Revelation: In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word "Torah" (often translated as "Law") literally means "instruction," "teaching," or "guidance." It's not just a list of prohibitions, but a comprehensive revelation of God's will and wisdom for how humanity should live and how they can have a relationship with Him. Since God is truth, His instructions are true. They accurately describe reality, the nature of good and evil, and the path to genuine life and flourishing. Psalm 19:7-9 beautifully describes the law: "The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether." Notice the consistent emphasis on truth, purity, and righteousness. The Law Exposes Sin and Points to Reality: The law serves as a mirror, showing humanity its imperfection and sinfulness in contrast to God's perfect standard. In this sense, it is "true" because it accurately diagnoses the human condition. Romans 3:20 states, "for through the law comes knowledge of sin." The law truthfully reveals what is wrong, what deviates from God's intended design for creation and humanity. Jesus Christ Embodies and Fulfills the Law/Truth: Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). He is the ultimate revelation of God's truth. He also stated that He came not to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17). He perfectly lived out the Law and, through His sacrifice, perfectly satisfied its righteous demands on behalf of humanity. Therefore, the truth found in the Law ultimately points to and is embodied by Jesus Christ. The Law Guides Towards a True and Abundant Life: Living in accordance with God's law, empowered by the Holy Spirit, leads to a life that is truly abundant, meaningful, and aligned with God's design. This is not about earning salvation, but about living out the reality of being a new creation in Christ. The moral principles embedded in the law are timeless and beneficial for human flourishing, regardless of one's belief system. For example, honesty, faithfulness, and respect for life are universally recognized as good. In summary, when we say "the law is truth," we mean that God's law is a direct reflection of His unchanging, perfect, and truthful character. It is a divine revelation that accurately defines reality, distinguishes right from wrong, exposes sin, and ultimately points to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of all truth and the source of true righteousness. It provides guidance for a life that is genuinely good and pleasing to God. Key Differences and Implications The Reformed (Calvinist) Order of Salvation The Armenian/Wesleyan Order of Salvation What is the Order of Salvation? The ordo salutis (Latin for "order of salvation") is a theological construct in Christian soteriology that describes the logical (not always strictly chronological) sequence of God's saving acts applied to the believer. It originates from Reformed theology but has been adapted across traditions, highlighting the interplay between divine sovereignty and human response Rooted in passages like Romans 8:29–30 (the "golden chain" of salvation), it underscores salvation as God's initiative from eternity to consummation. While all orthodox Christians affirm the core elements—such as Christ's atonement, faith, justification, and glorification—the order varies significantly between Reformed (Calvinist) and Arminian /Wesleyan views. Reformed theology prioritizes monergism (God's sole work), placing regeneration before faith, while Arminianism emphasizes synergism (cooperation via free will enabled by grace), placing faith before regeneration. The Reformed (Calvinist) Order of Salvation In this view, salvation begins with God's eternal decree and proceeds irresistibly, with human faith as a result of divine regeneration rather than its precondition. A typical sequence includes: Election/Predestination: God's sovereign choice of individuals before creation, based on His will alone (Ephesians 1:4–5). Calling: An outward gospel proclamation and inner, effectual call by the Spirit (Romans 8:30). Regeneration: The Holy Spirit imparts new spiritual life to the elect, enabling faith (Titus 3:5; Ezekiel 36:26). Conversion (Faith and Repentance): The regenerated sinner trusts Christ and turns from sin, as gifts from God (Ephesians 2:8–9). Justification: God declares the believer righteous, imputing Christ's merit (Romans 5:1). Adoption: Believers enter God's family as heirs (Galatians 4:4–7). Sanctification: Progressive growth in holiness, empowered by the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:23). Perseverance: God's preservation of the saints unto the end (Philippians 1:6). Glorification : Final perfection at Christ's return (Romans 8:30). This order emphasizes that no one can contribute to their salvation, avoiding any implication of merit. The Arminian/Wesleyan Order of Salvation Arminians stress prevenient (preceding) grace that restores free will to all sinners, making faith the condition for receiving salvation's benefits. Regeneration follows faith, and perseverance is conditional on continued belief. Roger Olson's classical Arminian sequence is: Electing Grace in Christ: God's election of all who will believe (foreseen faith). Atonement: Christ's universal provision for sinners. Prevenient Grace: God's enabling grace through the gospel, convicting and illuminating (Titus 2:11). Conversion (Repentance and Faith): The sinner's free response to believe and repent. Regeneration, Justification, Adoption , Union with Christ, Indwelling Spirit: Initial saving acts upon faith (John 3:3–5; Romans 5:1). Sanctification: Progressive (and potentially entire) holiness. Glorification: For those who persevere through faith. A broader Arminian outline includes universal/resistible calling before faith, with sanctification open to full freedom from sin's power in Wesleyan thought. Key Differences and Implications Faith vs. Regeneration: Reformed: Regeneration causes faith (monergistic). Arminian: Faith precedes and conditions regeneration (synergistic). Election: Reformed: Unconditional (individual selection). Arminian: Conditional (based on foreseen faith or corporate election in Christ). Calling and Perseverance: Reformed: Irresistible and guaranteed. Arminian: Resistible and dependent on human cooperation. Practical Ramifications: Reformed views foster assurance in God's sovereignty; Arminian emphasizes responsibility and warning against apostasy (Hebrews 6:4–6). These frameworks unite in affirming salvation by grace through Christ alone, differing mainly in emphasis to guard biblical truths like sovereignty (Reformed) and love for all (Arminian). For deeper reading, explore primary sources like the Westminster Confession (Reformed) or Arminius's writings. If you'd like focus on a specific tradition, biblical exegesis, or modern debates, let me know! Anchor 1
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