Hello scattered family and friends in Messiah! I hope you all are doing well! The Catholic church is built upon lies and CLAIMS to be descended from the disciples but the Bible itself disagrees with this. Let's investigate: But this I confess to you, that according to the Way (which they call a sect), I worship the Elohim of our fathers, believing everything written in the Torah and the Prophets. 15 In God I have a hope—which these men also wait for—that there will surely be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous. ACTS 24:14-15 A sect of what?? Judaism
It is important to note that early Christians were not considered members of a separate religion. Instead, they were seen as members of a somewhat radical Jewish sect. This would explain why both the traditional Jewish community and the pagan Romans considered early Christians as troublesome political and religious agitators SOURCE: Worldhistory.edu Then Barnabas left for Tarsus to look for Saul, 26 and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met together with Messiah’s community and taught a large number. Now it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called “Christianoi. (Christian= Christ follower/Messiah follower) Acts 11:25 Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time you are trying to persuade me to be Messianic!” 29 And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would pray to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today would be such as I am—except for these chains!”- Acts 26:28-29 They claim Peter was the 1st Pope. This is NOT true. Peter was a Messiah following JEW. Peter was central in the spread of the gospel (Matthew 16:18-19), the teaching of Scripture, taken in context, nowhere declares that he was in authority over the other apostles, or over the church (having primacy). See: Acts 15:1-23; Galatians 2:1-14; and 1 Peter 5:1-5. It is never taught in Scripture that the bishop of Rome, or any other bishop, was to have primacy over the body of believers. Scripture shows that Peter’s authority was shared by the other apostles (Ephesians 2:19-20) Was Peter the first pope? The answer, according to Scripture, is an emphatic “NO.” Peter nowhere claims supremacy over the other apostles. Nowhere in his writings (1 and 2 Peter) did Peter claim any special role, authority, or power over the body of believers. Nowhere in Scripture does Peter, or any other apostle, state that their apostolic authority would be passed on to successors. Yes, the Apostle Peter had a leadership role among the disciples. Peter played a crucial role in the spread of the gospel (Acts chapters 1-10). Yes, Peter was the “rock” that Messiah foretold he would be (Matthew 16:18). These truths about Peter in no way give support to the concept that Peter was the first pope, or that he was the “supreme leader” over the apostles, or that his authority would be passed on to the bishops of Rome. Peter himself points us all to the true Shepherd and Overseer of the body of believers, the Yeshua HaMashiach. For you like sheep were going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls 1 Peter 2:25 Would Messiah hand over His bride to corruption/ deception? No, He would not hence why He did not hand over His bride to be Catholic. He taught His Jewish disciples by example how to walk out the Torah and they taught others as Messianic Jewish believers bring the Way to gentiles and teaching about being grafted into Israel, into Covenant, (see Romans 11) Messiah did indeed warn that false teachers would come: false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and show great signs and wonders so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen. 25 See, I have told you beforehand. MT 24:24 Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. 14 How narrow is the gate and difficult the way that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” Mt 7: 14 >>The number of followers within Catholicism is NOT a testament to it being correct. In fact, per Messiah’s own Words. Quite the opposite. Come out from the traditions & teachings of men: Forever, Adonai, Your word stands firm in the heavens. Psalms 119:89 No man or "church" (ie: Catholic church) has the authority to change /alter Scripture. We are forbidden to add to or take away from Scripture
PAUL: Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Messiah. (Paul does not contradict Yeshua) 1 Corinthians 11:1 Amen, I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or serif shall ever pass away from the Torah until all things come to pass. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever keeps and teaches them, this one shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. MT 5:18-19 Even so, every good tree produces good fruit, but the rotten tree produces bad fruit. A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a rotten tree produce good fruit. Every tree that does not produce good fruit is chopped down and thrown into the fire. So then, you will recognize them by their fruit. “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord!’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in Your name, and drive out demons in Your name, and perform many miracles in Your name?’ Then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you. Get away from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’” MT 7:17-23
Everyone who keeps sinning is violating Torah — indeed, sin is violation of Torah . 1 John 3:4
ALL Scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for restoration, and for training in righteousness, so that the person belonging to God may be capable, fully equipped for every good deed 2 Tim 3: 16-17 I and the Father are one. JN 10:30 * The commandments did not change * The expectation of obedience (good fruits) did not change It was never about Jews being Israel. Jews are 1 tribe out of Israel's 12 tribes. There is one law for the stranger and the home born. A gentile is someone who is outside of covenant. We have been brought near by the blood of Messiah. If you are in Messiah you ARE NOT A GENTILE see Ephesians 2:11-14 [11] Therefore, keep in mind that once you—Gentiles in the flesh—were called “uncircumcision” by those called “circumcision” (which is performed on flesh by hand). [12] At that time you were separate from Messiah, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. [13] But now in Messiah Yeshua, you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of the Messiah. [14] For He is our shalom, the One who made the two into one and broke down the middle wall of separation. Within His flesh He made powerless the hostility. Notice the definition attached of a gentile. It is the nations. Heathens. You are not a gentile when you are covered by the blood of Messiah. (Grafted in: Rom11)
Unlearn the lies, friends. We keep and guard the Torah of Adonai (His mitzvot, Appointed Times, Shabbat) because it is a blessing and it is from Him. His commandments are not burdensome or too difficult.- 1JN 5:3 Until next time: May Adonai bless and keep you as you: press on pursuing the goal for the reward of the upward calling of God in Messiah Yeshua. Phil 4:13 * For our Statement of Faith: Statement of Faith - Pursuing the upward call of God in Messiah Yeshua- Phil 3:14 YOU CAN NOW CONNECT WITH US ON FACEBOOK HERE! : (1) Pursuing the upward call | Facebook This is a public "personal blog" pg via Facebook to make it easier for readers to connect and share. Stop in for a visit, invite a friend. Hope to see you all there!
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Hello scattered family and friends in Messiah! I hope you all are doing well! Well let us continue where we left off..... Whoever has my COMMANDS and KEEPS THEM is the one who loves me, and the one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him.” (John) 14:21 The Messiah REEDEEMED US FROM THE CURSE pronounced in the Torah (law) by becoming cursed on our behalf; for the Tanakh says, “Everyone who hangs from a stake comes under a curse.” Galatians (Gal) 3:13 He did not redeem us from obedience. In fact, He says, "If you love Me you will keep My commands." JN 14:15 He redeemed us from the CURSE that we might be saved Romans 3:31 Do we then, void the Law (Torah) by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the Law! Acts 24:14 However, I admit that I worship the Elohim of our ancestors as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law (Torah) and that which is written in the Prophets Acts 25:8 Then Paul made his defense: "I have done nothing wrong against the Law (Torah) or against the temple or against Caesar." Come out from the traditions & teachings of men: Forever, Adonai, Your word stands firm in the heavens. Psalms 119:89 No man or church (ie: Catholic church) has the authority to change /alter Scripture. We are forbidden to add to or take away from Scripture
PAUL: Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Messiah. (Paul does not contradict Yeshua) 1 Corinthians 11:1 Amen, I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or serif shall ever pass away from the Torah until all things come to pass. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever keeps and teaches them, this one shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. MT 5:18-19 But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith without works and I will show you faith by my works. James 2:18 For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. James 2:26 Even so, every good tree produces good fruit, but the rotten tree produces bad fruit. A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a rotten tree produce good fruit. Every tree that does not produce good fruit is chopped down and thrown into the fire. So then, you will recognize them by their fruit. “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord!’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in Your name, and drive out demons in Your name, and perform many miracles in Your name?’ Then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you. Get away from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’” MT 7:17-23
Everyone who keeps sinning is violating Torah — indeed, sin is violation of Torah . 1 John 3:4
ALL Scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for restoration, and for training in righteousness, so that the person belonging to God may be capable, fully equipped for every good deed 2 Tim 3: 16-17 I and the Father are one. JN 10:30 * The commandments did not change * The expectation of obedience (good fruits) did not change Unlearn the lies, friends. We keep and guard the Torah of Adonai (His mitzvot, Appointed Times, Shabbat) because it is a blessing and it is from Him. His commandments are not burdensome or too difficult.- 1JN 5:3 If you have not read Part 1 here it is: GRAFTED IN - PART 1 - Pursuing the upward call of God in Messiah Yeshua- Phil 3:14 Until next time: May Adonai bless and keep you as you: press on pursuing the goal for the reward of the upward calling of God in Messiah Yeshua. Phil 4:13 * For our Statement of Faith: Statement of Faith - Pursuing the upward call of God in Messiah Yeshua- Phil 3:14 YOU CAN NOW CONNECT WITH US ON FACEBOOK HERE! : (1) Pursuing the upward call | Facebook This is a public "personal blog" pg via Facebook to make it easier for readers to connect and share. Stop in for a visit, invite a friend. Hope to see you all there! |
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