STATEMENT OF BELIEFS
When a person has a profound emunah in the truth, he knows this truth to be an integral part of they know very essence, existence, and being. We find the following to be true according to AVINU ELOHEI'S/ OUR FATHER, GOD'S inspired Word.
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1. All Scripture is TORAH. (His Instructions)
A. The original Hebrew Scriptures are inspired by Avinu Elohei and reveal knowledge that man could not learn by himself. We are to live by every Word that proceeds out of the mouth of AVINU, Matthew 4:4.
B. All Scripture [both the Tanakh and New covenant & Apostolic Writings] is God-breathed and is valuable for teaching the truth, convicting of sin, correcting faults, and training in right living; thus, anyone who belongs to God may be fully equipped for every good work. 2Timothy 3:16-17
C. The original Hebrew writings of the Scriptures are His truth and are of no private interpretation. 2Peter 1:21.
We must neither add to nor take away from Scripture, Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32; Rev. 22:18.
- FAMILY and Kingdom of Avinu Elohei
The eternal, omniscient, omnipresent, supreme, all-powerful, creating, ruling, and life-giving spirit Family is the Kingdom of Avinu Elohei. This Family is one and perfect in character, love, and purpose. Through His plan for humanity, His overall objective is to expand the Family-Kingdom. In doing so, He will share his magnificent glory for all eternity. Currently, Avinu Elohei's Family-Kingdom consists of Avinu Elohei, the Son of Avinu Elohei, the heavenly hosts, and messengers.
Genesis 1:1, 26; Deuteronomy 6:4; Nehemiah 9:6-8; Psalms 2:2, 7, 12; Psalms 8:1-9; Psalms 19:1; Psalms 110:1; Psalms 139:1-10; Isaiah 40:12-17, 25-26; Isaiah 44:6; Daniel 7:9-10; John 1:1, 14; John 4:24; John 14:8-9; Romans 1:20; Romans 8:29; Ephesians 1:3-5, 9-10; Ephesians 3:14-15; Colossians 1:12-18.
2. OUR FATHER/AVINU
שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ יְהוָה אֶחָד׃
Shema Yisrael, YHVH Eloheinu, YHVH echad/ONE! Deut_6:4, Mark 12:29
A. Our Father is the sole Master Designer of all creation. He creates through wisdom and His Word. Proverbs 8:12-31; Revelation 3:14; Colossians 1:15-17; John 1:1-3.B.
B. YAH. Our Heavenly Father's short version name, as given in the original inspired Scripture from King David in Psalm 68:4, Isaiah 12:2, Psalm 118:14.
C. יהוה/𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 - YHVH His actual covenant name, called the tetragrammaton, the four consonants. Exodus 3:14-15; Isaiah 63:12; 66:5.
D. יְהוָֹה Y'hovah (a proposed pronunciation of YHVH, with added vowels for clarity—actual pronunciation is debated), but we agree with this pronunciation because it is found in over 2000 Hebrew writings, some dating back to before 800 AD. None of the modern proposed pronunciations (Yahuah, Yahweh, etc.) have any ancient written proof of authentic pronunciations. The rabbis have always known the pronunciation of the name.
F. His majestic name is exclusive to the entire family-kingdom of YHVH. Psalm 22:22; John 17:11; Ephesians 3:14-15.
G. He is the source of all power and authority. All thanks and reverence are to be directed to Him, Avinu. Matthew 4:10; 6:9; Colossians 1:12; James 1:17; 1 Peter 2:5. Avinu Elohei is spirit, John 4:24;
H. All worship centers on Him through His Son, Y'hoshua HaMashiach (John 14:6; Ephesians 5:20).
I. Lastly, it must be noted that YHVH is echad—meaning 'one' in Hebrew; No trinity is found in the Torah.
3. Y'hoshua Ben Y'hovah (Yeshua Son of YHVH)
A. יְהוֹשֻׁעַ - Y'hoshua is the proper Hebrew name for the Savior, given to his parents by the angel of Avinu Elohei, Matthew 1:18-25. It's the same name given to Yehoshua/Joshua, the son of Nun, by Moshe (Numbers 13:16).
B. The Aramaic name Yeshua has been used in the time of the mashiach/messiah and in our modern times. The Greek name Ieosus was used from the 3rd century until the 14th century, while the Savior's English name, Jesus, has been used from the 16th century to the present.
It would be reasonable to think that the mashiach was called by His Hebrew or Aramaic name while He was on earth.
C. So, should we use any name for the mashiach? Does it matter?
Y'hoshua means "Y'hovah is Salvation," for He is the salvation that YHVH has provided for mankind, Acts 4:12. We joyfully accept the name revealed by our glorious Heavenly Father YHVH and His wonderful Son, our Rabbi and Savior Y'hoshua HaMashiach.
D. Y'hoshua the (Word in Hebrew, Dabar). The Dabar became the Messiah-Christ. John 1:14 involves the transition from impersonal personification to an actual person. Until this happened, Messiah did not literally exist. Only as an expression of the Dabar, the Messiah, is a part of Avinu Elohei's creation, and by extension, he too is a part of Avinu Elohei's self-expression.
Any expression or vehicle of Avinu Elohei's will for the world, His saving counsel and purpose, was present in Avinu Elohei's mind, thoughts, or His 'Word' from the beginning, is a natural way of saying that it is not fortuitous, but the due unfolding and expression of Avinu Elohei's own being.
As the Son of Avinu Elohei on this earth, he is called "living Torah or Word," because he is the medium by which Avinu Elohei promulgates His will and issues His commandments. See Heb_1:1-3.
This name (Son of God) is given to the divine who afterward became "flesh," was begotten or was incarnate, a created being (Joh_1:14 - that is, to the mashiach).
Throughout the entire Tanakh, Avinu Elohei's expression, command, calling, and creation are two of the primary themes of the entire Bible (the other being His justice and mercy and their outworking in the salvation of humanity). This expressing, this speaking, this "WORD" is Elohim or YHVH; a God who does not speak, a Word-less God is NO God. And a WORD that is NOT God accomplishes nothing.
In the mind of Avinu Elohei, the "Word/Dabar," it is clear that it had an existence before "creation." It is not, then, a "creature" or created being, and must be, therefore, uncreated and eternal. Genesis 1:26; John 1:1-3; 8:58; 13:3; 1Corinthians 10:4; Colossians 1:15-17.
In the Tanakh, Avinu Elohei himself puts it this way.
THE ETERNAL WORD AND WISDOM OF YEHOVAH!
Pro 8:22 “YHVH-יהוה possessed me, The beginning of His way, As the first of His works of old.
Pro 8:23 “I was set up ages ago, at the first, Before the earth ever was.
Pro 8:24 “When there were no depths I was brought forth, When there were no springs heavy with water.
Pro 8:25 “Before mountains were sunk, Before the hills, I was brought forth,
Pro 8:26 “Before He had made the earth and the fields, Or the first dust of the world.
Pro 8:27 “When He prepared the heavens, I was there, When He inscribed a circle on the face of the deep,
Pro 8:28 “When He set the clouds above, When He made the fountains of the deep strong,
Pro 8:29 “When He gave to the sea its law, So that the waters would not transgress His mouth, When He inscribed the foundations of the earth,
Pro 8:30 “Then I was beside Him, a master workman, And I was His delight, day by day Rejoicing before Him all the time,
Pro 8:31 “Rejoicing in the world, His earth; And my delights were with the sons of men.
Pro 8:32 “And now, listen to me, you children, For blessed are they who guard my ways.
Pro 8:33 “Listen to discipline and become wise, And do not refuse it.
Pro 8:34 “Blessed is the man who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors.
Pro 8:35 “For whoever finds me shall find life, And obtain favour from יהוה,
Pro 8:36 “But he who sins against me injures himself; All who hate me love death!”
E. Mashiach Y'hoshua emptied Himself of His celestial glory (being the WORD/Dabar), making Himself of no reputation and taking upon Himself the form of a human, a servant, John 17:5; Philippians 2:5-7; Hebrews 2:6-14;
F. Was born of a virgin by the power of Avinu Elohei, Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:18, 23; Luke 1:26-38;
G. Came in His Father's Name, YEHO-shua, John 5:43. He lived a sinless life; Isaiah 53:9; 1Peter 2:22,
H. Was resurrected from the dead by the Father after three days and three nights according to the Scriptures, Matthew 12:40; Acts 3:15; 1Corinthians 15:3-4;
I. Has now ascended into heaven sitting on the right hand of Avinu Elohei, Luke 24:51; Hebrews 1:13.
J. He is now our Rabbi, Advocate, our Mediator and High Priest, Hebrews 3:1; Hebrews 4:14;
K. Only through Him can we approach the Heavenly Father, John 14:6.
4. Ruach HaKodesh
A. The Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh) is the invisible dynamic force, breath, the power, the spirit emanating from the Father and shared by the Son, Luke 24:49; John 3:8; 14:17; 15:26; 1Corinthians 2:10-16.
B. This invisible essence or power is placed within the believer through the Son, Acts 2:33, Titus 3:6, By laying on of hands of the presbytery following water baptism into Y'hoshua's saving Name, Acts 2:38; 5:32; 8:17; 19:6; 1Timothy 4:14; 2Timothy 1:6; and is also called the baptism of the Spirit for it immerses us into the Body of Messiah, Romans 8:15-17; 1Corinthians 12:13 and Galatians 3:28. A sure evidence is speaking in other tongues. Acts 2:4, 10:44-46, and 19:6. Y'hoshua said, There will be a sound from everyone born of the Spirit. John 3:8
C. Through the power of the Ruach HaKodesh's being placed within us, we demonstrate our love for Y'hoshua and Avinu Elohei by joyfully keeping the Law (TORAH=instruction), John 14:15;14:21-24; Acts 1:8; 1John 2:5.
D. The Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) is likened to the wind, breath, John 3:8, John 20:22; Acts 10:45, a dynamic, invisible breath, is not a 3rd person of a trinitarian godhead, but is the Ruach/Spirit of the living Elohim.,
Therefore, we find that the Trinity doctrine is not scriptural but rather originates from the doctrines of men and contradicts YHVH's TORAH. Deut 6:4, Mark 12:29.
5. Tevilah (Baptism)
A. After true teshuvah (repentance), tevilah by immersion in water and into the saving Name of Y'hoshua HaMashiach is a necessary act of consecration, Matthew 3:13-17; Acts 2:38; 4:12; 8:16; 10:43; 19:5; Romans 6:3;
B. Salvation is in no other name than יְהוֹשֻׁעַ Y'hoshua, Acts 4:12.
C. Tevilah is by immersion, one time in water, Acts 2:38,
D. Picturing subjugation and burial of the old carnal nature, Romans 6:3-5; Colossians 2:12;
E. Arising to serve in newness of life by His Spirit, Romans 7:6; 12:1; 1Peter 3:21.
F. There is one Tevilah into the one true saving name of Y'hoshua HaMashiach, placing us into one Body, Romans 12:5; Ephesians 4:3-6, uniting the many-membered Body through the Spirit into the one true faith through Y'hoshua, 1Corinthians12:12-14.
6. The Torah, the five books of Moshe
A. Avinu Elohei's grand plan of salvation for humanity is only through His Son Y'hoshua HaMashiach and is revealed through observing Avinu Elohei's holy Sabbath (Shabbat) and 7 Feast Days, Leviticus 23; Numbers 28-29.
B. The sacrificial blood offerings and ritual laws having to do with Temple worship are now in abeyance, having their fulfillment in Y'hoshua, the Lamb of Avinu Elohei, John 1:29; Hebrews 8-10.
C. Now our sacrifices are spiritual, Romans 12:1; Hebrews 13:15-16; 1Peter 2:5. Circumcision has always been willing obedience from the heart, Deuteronomy 10:16; 30:6-8; Jeremiah 4:4; 1Corinthians 7:19; Galatians 5:6; Philippians 3:3.
D. It is now possible, through the Ruach HaKodesh residing within, to keep His Commandments through faith in Him, Deuteronomy 7:9; Psalm 119:160; Matthew 5:17-19; 19:16-19; Ephesians 2:8-10; 1John 1:1-5; 1John 3:21-24.
7. Shabbat (Hebrew) - Sabbath (English)
A. The seventh day of the week (called Saturday) is the day Avinu Elohei has set apart, and is a memorial of His omnipotent creative power, Genesis 2:2-3.
B. The Shabbat is a holy day of rest, Exodus 20:8-11;
C. The end points to that greater Millennial rest of salvation, Matthew 11:28-30; Luke 4:16-18; Hebrews 4:1-6
D. Avinu Elohei freely offers the Shabbat as an opportunity to accept and experience His marvelous creation and redemption; Mark 2:27-28; Hebrews 4:7-11.
E. By participating in the Shabbat, we express our belief in Avinu Elohei as the Creator and His son Y'hoshua as the Author and Finisher of our Salvation, Hebrews 12:2.
F. The Shabbat rest is a symbol of our love, loyalty, and commitment to Avinu Elohei, Exodus 31:13.
G. By consecrating a portion of our time that He has designated for our rest and worship, we show our subjection to His will and recognize His dominion over our life and over the whole creation. A "Shabbat rest" remains for His people, as Hebrews 4:9 states, a day of delight and not a day of work, as Isaiah 58:13 affirms.
8. Passover - Pesach
A. The commemoration of the precious sacrifice of Y'hoshua HaMashiach is observed annually on the evening (beginning) of the 14th of Abib, as the 13th ends, according to the original Passover in Egypt when the death angel came over midnight of the 14th, Exodus 12:13-14.
B. In humbly partaking of the Passover, we give witness that we accept the shed blood of our loving Savior for our sins, Numbers 28:16; Luke 22:15-20; 1Corinthians 11:23-29.
C. The symbols used are those instituted by Y'hoshua: eating unleavened bread, representative of His broken body, Exodus 23:18; 1Corinthians 10:16, and drinking the fruit of the vine, as the symbol of His shed blood, Deuteronomy 32:14; Isaiah 65:8-9; Matthew 26:27-29.
D. Our love for Y'hoshua and humility among the brethren is also acted out in a foot-washing ceremony as directed by our beloved Savior and Redeemer, according to John 13:3-17.
9. Feast of Unleavened Bread
A. After partaking of the Passover, we strive to live a sin-free life of obedience as we observe the following seven days of Unleavened Bread, Leviticus 23:6; Matthew 16:12; Mark 8:14-15; Luke 12:1; Romans 6:13-22; 1Corinthians 5:6-8.
B. Symbolizing the initial step toward righteousness and coming out of sin, this first day of Unleavened Bread on the 15th of Abib is a time we delight in observing, for this Sabbath begins the seven days of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. The seventh or last day is also a Sabbath, Abib 21, and pictures the complete departure from the worldly way of sin and rebellion to follow the righteousness of our Savior, Y'hoshua HaMashiach, as described in Exodus 12:15, 20; Numbers 28:17-25; and Acts 20:6-7.
C. We gladly rid our houses of all leavened products for seven days to remind us of cleansing ourselves of false doctrine, which could lead to sin, for by physical acts we learn a spiritual lesson. Unleavened bread is eaten for these seven days, allowing us to symbolically take in the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth, 1Corinthians 5:7-8.
10. Pentecost - Shavuot
A. The day of Pentecost (Shavuoth) or Feast of Weeks is a Sabbath day and the third Annual Sabbath and is a very special convocation, Leviticus 23:15-21; Numbers 28:26, and is counted from the day after the weekly Sabbath that falls during the days of Unleavened Bread. Seven Sabbaths, seven complete weeks, are counted, bringing us to the day after the weekly Sabbath known as Sunday or the first day of the week. It is observed as a memorial of the day Avinu Elohei made the covenant with Israel at Sinai, as recorded in Exodus 24:4-8.
B. It is the day that Y'hoshua promised He would endue His assembly with power from on High, Luke 24:49; John 14:26, 15:26; Acts 1:4-8, which was fulfilled when Avinu Elohei's Holy Spirit was sent on Pentecost to this earth, Acts 2:1-18, to abide with His people forever, John 14:16.
C. Pentecost or Feast of Firstfruits points to the initial harvest of souls, a kind of firstfruits unto Avinu Elohei (Romans 8:23; 11:16; 16:5; 1 Corinthians 15:20-23; 16:15; James 1:18; Revelation 14:4).
11. Day of Trumpets - Yom Teruah
A. We eagerly look for the return of Y'hoshua HaMashiach, our yeshuah, for when He returns at the sound of the last trumpet and voice of the archangel, we shall receive our reward, 1Corinthians 15:22-23 and 51-53; 1Thessalonians 4:14-17; 1Peter 5:4; Revelation 2:23; 22:12.
B. The Day of Trumpets is the fourth Annual Sabbath. It begins in the seventh month and is a holy convocation, as stated in Leviticus 23:24-25, reminding us to keep our minds on heavenly things so that we may rejoice upon the return of our Savior at the last trumpet, as mentioned in Luke 21:27-28.
C. A blowing of Trumpets reminds us of this signal calling Israel to assemble, to prepare for journeying, and an alarm for war, Numbers 10:1-10.
12. Day of Atonement - Yom Kippur
The Day of Atonement points to Y'hoshua's having made the Atonement for us. We having been reconciled through Y'hoshua, Romans 5:6-11, 2Corinthians 5:18-21; Colossians 1:19-22; Hebrews 2:18,
B. We joyfully tell others of His glorious work. As the ninth day of this seventh month ends at sunset and a new day begins (Lev. 23:32),
C. We neither eat nor drink for 24 hours until sunset of the tenth, which ends the day, Leviticus 16:29-31;23:27-32, Numbers 29:7. We are reminded how human and carnal we are and how needful we are of the Atoning Sacrifice of Yehoshua. We also look forward to the destruction of Satan (Hebrews 2:14) and the world's being at one with HaMashiach and Avinu Elohei (Acts 27:9; Revelation 20:1-3). Atonement is the fifth Annual Sabbath and also brings in the Jubilee year. Historically, it is the holiest day of the year.
13. Feast of Tabernacles - Sukkot
A. The Feast of Tabernacles points to the righteous one-thousand-year reign of our soon-coming King Y'hoshua, Zechariah 14:16.
B. A time of peace, prosperity, and joy shall prevail when Y'hoshua rules by the Law (Torah) of. Studying all Scripture (2 Timothy 3:14-17) and coming to worship before Him at the Feast of Tabernacles demonstrates our faith in Avinu Elohei's eventual sovereignty over the entire earth.
C. A commanded Assembly where Avinu Elohei has placed His name, the Feast of Tabernacles is observed seven days starting on the 15th day of the seventh month (Tishri 15 through 21). The first day of the Feast is the sixth Annual Sabbath, Leviticus 23:34-36, 43; Numbers 29:12. The Sabbatical-Jubilee cycle is also indicative of Avinu Elohei's plan of redemption, entering His "rest."
14. The Eighth Day
A. The Appointed Time, the Feast of the Eighth Day, is the seventh Annual Sabbath, Leviticus 23:36, Numbers 29:35-39, and Nehemiah 8:18.
B. It portrays the time of the White Throne judgment after Y'hoshua's thousand-year reign, Matthew 25:32. After evil has been consumed in the Lake of Fire (Revelation 20:10, 14, 15), the Eighth Day signifies Eternity, when time, as humanity has come to know it, no longer exists. It is the "time" of "a New Heaven and a New Earth," when "all things are made new," in which the New Jerusalem comes down out of Heaven from Avinu Elohei, and Yehovah Himself tabernacles with humanity, Isaiah 66:22, Revelation 21:1-5. Eternal life, represented by the Feast of the Eighth Day, will be granted to those who endure to the end (Revelation 2:7), keeping the Commandments of God and the faith of Y'hoshua, Revelation 14:12.
15. New Moon
A. The scriptural months are delineated by the appearance of the thin crescent of the visible new moon in Yerushalayim" (יְרוּשָׁלַיִם), 2Kings 4:23; Nehemiah 10:33; Psalm 81:3.
B. Scripture indicates that the new moon days will begin from the actual area where the new moon is spotted for that particular month. The Scriptural day starts and ends with sunset, as noted in Leviticus 23:32, Judges 14:12 and 18, and Mark 1:32. New moons will be kept in the Kingdom, as mentioned in Isaiah 66:23.
16. Sin
A. Sin is the transgression (breaking) of Avinu Elohei's law (The Torah), 1 John 3:4, and that without law (The Torah) there can be no sin, Romans 7:7-12. All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of Avinu Elohei, as seen in Exodus 20:1-20; Deuteronomy 5:1-24; and Romans 3:23. He who knows to do right and does it not is a sinner.
B. The penalty of sin is death, Genesis 2:16-17; Genesis 3:19; Romans 6:23; 1Corinthians 15:22; Hebrews 9:27. Death is a sleep, returning to dust, John 11:11-14; Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, 10; Isaiah 38:18; Psalm 115:17.
17. Redemption through TESHUVAH
A. Since all have sinned and earned the penalty of death, it is now necessary to repent; that is, to be sorry for the past way of life in breaking Avinu Elohei's Holy Law (The Torah) and now to change to a way of obedience, following the exemplary life of HaMashiach, Matthew 19:17; John 8:11; Hebrews 6:1, 9:14.
B. To be free from the curse of the law (The Torah), which is death, we must teshuvah (meaning "return," and it refers to the process of repentance in Judaism) and accept the sacrifice of Y'hoshua Mashiach as payment for our sins, Matthew 26:26-28; Colossians 3:13; Hebrews 9:26, 10:12; 1Peter 2:21-24; 1John 1:7-10. He is our Advocate and Mediator (1 Timothy 2:3-5).
18. Sanctification
A. Having been cleansed and made separate by the faith of our Rabbi Y'hoshua, we believe it is essential to be clean inside as well as out.
B. Our body is the temple of the Ruach HaKodesh, and we joyfully adhere to the law (The Torah) of clean meats of Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14. This is an object lesson in holiness, teaching us the distinction between the clean and unclean, the holy and unholy, as found in 2 Corinthians 6:16-18. We are what we think, and we must discipline ourselves to be selective in what we allow to saturate our minds, such as through reading, time spent on social media, TV, radio, and interactions with friends and associates. We are to eat clean, think clean, live clean, and be clean and holy before Avinu Elohei. We are to be an example to the world, 1Timothy 3:7, and be sanctified before Avinu Elohei, Matthew 5:48; 1Corinthians 3:17; 1Peter 1:15-16; Revelation 21:27.
19. Anointing
A. Y'hoshua's perfect sacrifice has made it possible for us to be healed of our illnesses, Isaiah 53:5; James 5:13-20.
B. Through the anointing of the sick by the Elders of the assembly in the name of Y'hoshua and Y'hovah, the healing of our afflictions is possible by turning to Avinu Elohei first in prayer, relying on Him and His guidance.
20. Tithing and Offerings
A. The tithe belongs to Avinu Elohei, not to the ministry, rabbi, or pastor. Give to Avinu Elohei as He directs you. It is a blessing to be able to honor Avinu Elohei with our substance, as stated in Proverbs 3:9, and to engage in an act of worship, as described in Leviticus 27:30-33, Malachi 3:8-12, Matthew 23:23, 1 Corinthians 9:1-25, and 2 Corinthians 9:1-15. It is more blessed to give than to receive, and we cheerfully give, knowing that Avinu Elohei is generous and will take care of all our needs.
21. The Adversary
A. Satan is a spirit being and was the anointed cherub called Lucifer. His pride was lifted, and he was cast out of heaven (Isaiah 14:12-20; Ezekiel 28:13-19; Luke 10:18; Revelation 12:7-9).
B. The Devil is the adversary of Avinu Elohei and His people, John 8:44; Revelation 12:10, and he will eventually be destroyed, Isaiah 14:18-19; Ezekiel 28:16; Romans 16:20; Hebrews 2:14.
C. Satan is attempting to thwart the setting up of Avinu Elohei's Kingdom, Matthew 4:1-11. Through Avinu Elohei's Spirit and help, we can resist the Devil, and he will flee from us (James 4:7).
22. Mortality
A. The dead are unconscious in their graves in the sleep of death, awaiting the resurrection, Job 14:12-14; Daniel 12:2; John 5:29; 1Corinthians 15:51-56; 1Thessalonians 4:13-17; Hebrews 11:13 and 39.
B. Immortality is something we seek, Romans 2:7; 1Corinthians 15:53-54, and is made available through the work of Y'hoshua HaMashiach, John 3:15, 17:2-3; 2Timothy 1:10, that only Avinu Elohei has immortality, 1Timothy 1:17, 6:16.
C. Humans do not have an immortal soul, Psalms 6:5; 115:17; Isaiah 26;19; but that souls can die, Ezekiel 18:4, 20; Matthew 10:28
23. The Body of Believers. Talmidim/Disciples
A. Y'hoshua יְהוֹשֻׁעַ Mashiach is the foundation and cornerstone of His Body, the (Kedoshim), the Assembly, consisting of the (set-apart ones), the Body of believers, who have accepted the sacrifice of our beloved Savior, his resurrection, and changed their lives according to Avinu Elohei's Word, Matthew 12:50.
B. Through this body of believers, the training and preparation for the coming Kingdom is being carried out, making talmidim/disciples. Matt. 28:19, 1Peter 2:5 and 9-10; Revelation 1:6, 20:6.
C. It is in the Kedoshim that the spiritual gifts are exercised for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the Body of Mashiach, Ephesians 4:7-13; 1Corinthians 12:7-10; 28-30.
D. The Assembly is where the spiritual fruit is manifested, Galatians 5:22-23, and our relationship to the members of the Body of Mashiach is likened to that of Y'hoshua Himself, Matthew 12:50; 25:40.
24. Love
A. We are to be good examples of the living emunah/faith that we profess. Our example is that of Y'hoshua HaMashiach, whom we strive to emulate in love, honesty, humility, faith, hope, patience, and reverence, Leviticus 19:17-18; Matthew 5, 6, 7; 22:39; 1Corinthians 6:1-11; 1Peter 2:21-23.
B. Love is the key attribute we strive to maintain in our homes, in our Assemblies, in our community. Love is an unselfish, outgoing consideration for others. Love should be seen among the brethren wherever they are, for it is the truest sign of Avinu Elohei's people.
C. We believe that salvation is freely offered to all humanity. Avinu Elohei is the Creator of all nations and has made His house a house of prayer for all people. Isaiah 56:7; Acts 8:27-39; Galatians 3:28, and Colossians 3:11.
D. The love of Avinu Elohei manifested in the sacrifice of His Son Y'hoshua HaMashiach is available to all who will come, Revelation 3:20; 22:17. We show our love to Him by keeping all His Commandments, 1 John 2:5; 5:3; 2 John 6.
How to be a part of the Body of the Messiah and the Kingdom of YHVH?
What does that mean? What do I have to do?
A. True and complete teshuvah, tevilah immersion on the authority of Y'hoshua HaMashiach into forgiveness of your sins, and receiving the Ruach HaKodesh are the steps in becoming a member of the Body of HaMashiach, thus entering the Kingdom of YHVH.
By obeying Y'hoshua's command (You must be born again, John 3:7) preached through Kephas/Peter, and you are BORNAGAIN, Acts 2:38..
B. Being Born Again is only the BEGINNING:
Then comes a LIFE-TIME of discipleship, growth in knowledge, and grace in the Son of Y'hovah, HaMashiach Y'hoshua. Each TALMID working out his or her own salvation in fear and trembling, and obedience to the instructions (The Torah) of Avinu Elohei, and bearing fruit which shows true conversion and is expected of all. Philippians 2:12; Ephesians 4:13; 1 John 5:3
C. Each member of the body of Mashiach shall also recognize this as a basic summary of the sound doctrines proclaimed by the Inspired Scriptures.
D. Jude 1:3 Loved ones, though very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I felt it necessary to write to you, urging you to continue to contend for the emunah-faith that was once for all handed down to the kedoshim (set-apart ones).
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