Extended STATEMENT OF BELIEF
Assembly of Yahweh, Cascade, an Assembly of True Yisrael (Israel)
Preface
The following Statement of Belief is based upon the foundational writings of the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures), but omitting the Book of Esther (which we believe is simply a fictional writing without historical basis and void of any Yahweh inspired words). We also accept and include in our foundational writings some of the Greek manuscripts commonly referred to as the Greek New Testament. We include the historical events and the teachings of the First Century Prophet to Israel named Yahshua Messiah commonly known as J-sus Christ as recorded in the synoptic Gospels (omitting the Gospel called John, which is not considered a synoptic Gospel). We accept Yahshua's statements as most likely accurate when they build upon the foundational Hebrew Scriptures, but find those sayings not based upon the Hebrew Scriptures to be likely additions or revisions added by the unknown author(s) of the Gospels. We do not accept the writings of the Pharisee Paul/Saul of Tarsus as reliable or authoritative for formulating any Scriptural doctrine and we do not recognize him as having been numbered among the original twelve true qualified Apostles (Acts 1:21-26). We use Paul/Saul’s writings as an example of First Century pagan influence and false doctrines that have misrepresented and colored the historical Yahwistic beliefs originating from our paternal ancient forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/Israel, as is presented in the Tanakh and as was taught by the Prophet Yahshua (J-sus) to First Century Israel.
General and Special Revelation:
We believe that the Almighty Sovereign Creator Power of all things, and the origin of life, has provided two distinct records or sources through which He has revealed Himself, His Sovereignty, His uniqueness, His character, and His attributes, to His Created beings. First, is the physical record found in what is commonly referred to as the Natural Sciences. This is also known as ‘General Revelation’ (Ps. 19:1-7). The physical/natural scientific record is an example of order, design, planning, and purpose for the universe. It is therefor undeniable evidence of the Creator’s existence and of His Sovereignty over all of His Creation. Second, is the written record as is found recorded in the Hebrew Scriptures (Tanakh). This is known as the Creator’s ‘Special Revelation.’ It is the record and the history of Adamic (Adam man) (Gen. 5:1). It includes the Creator’s covenant/contract with a particular chosen people beginning with the descendants of Adam and then continuing through his direct descendants - Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/Israel. The written record of the Creator's Special Revelation is for the people called Israel and their descendants (Ps. 19:7-11). It is also for those to whom the Creator chooses to reveal it.
We believe that these two records, the ‘General Revelation’ and the ‘Special Revelation’ are complementary and that they are in complete and full harmony with each other. The physical record ‘General Revelation’ is recorded and preserved in the Natural Sciences (Num. 23:19). The written record ‘Special Revelation’ is recorded and preserved through the Creator’s spirit and authority given to us by His celestial messengers, the Prophets, the Patriarchs, and the inspired descendants of Jacob/Israel who recorded the words. Together these two records contain the complete source for all that is truth they form the ‘foundation’ for our belief, our understanding, our wisdom, and revealed knowledge. These two records also provide us with most of the answers, the instructions, and the laws that cover all areas for righteous living, civility, and how to inherit eternal life into the ages.
We believe that the nature of the Almighty Sovereign Creator Power and His revelation to Adamic man cannot be found in man's "Oral Traditions" or by the additions made by the mystic craftiness of men, or by religious leaders. The nature of our ‘Creator’ can only be found in the two records that the Creator Himself has provided us as will be confirmed by His Ruach HaKodesh (Set-apart Spirit) that dwells deep within all true believers.
The Creator of all, His name, His essence, and His attributes:
We believe that the personal proper and only True Name of the Almighty Sovereign Creator, Eloah (Mighty One, Power) of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/Israel is YHWH (in Hebrew) pronounced (by transliteration) in English as "Yahweh, Yahuweh, pronounced closely as Yah-oo-weh." This is His name as given BY HIM to the people of Israel. This name is to be spoken (as a memorial) for all generations, and this name should be made known to and used by all true believers, and is not to be hidden, (Exodus 3:15).
We believe that the Almighty Sovereign Creator Power has revealed Himself to us as "HaYaH ASR HaYaH" "I AM WHO I AM" (I Exist Who I Exist) in the written record (Special Revelation). We recognize that He is the only celestial Power of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob/Israel. He shall be known as, called by, and remembered as YHWH by His chosen people Israel, (Ex. 3:14-15). The name YHWH originates from the Hebrew verb of "being (HWH)" meaning in English " to Exist," or " Ever-living," the verb "to be" includes all the verb tenses, since in Hebrew tenses are not specific. In English, the Hebrew name YHWH (YaH-WeH) means "He Exists" and it is the proper given name of the Almighty Sovereign Creator Power. He says to us " I AM " we say to Him, " He-Is " or " He-Exists. "
We believe that all the original Hebrew/Aramaic names of persons, places, and the "kodesh" (set-apart) things of Israel should also be correctly transliterated to reflect the Hebrew sounds using English letters (as applicable, and where possible). Proper names should never be deliberately mistranslated, replaced or be provided with a substitute name, as has been the practice in many English Bible translations. Doing this destroys the associated Hebrew meaning which forms a part of many Hebrew names. Many words are and can be used to describe the Creator, but the name of our Sovereign must never be changed into "L-rd, G-d" or into anything else.
We believe that YHWH is the original Source, the Power, and the Creator of the heavens, the earth, and of all things existing, both visable and unvisable, (Gen. 1:1-31, 2:21-25). Most often YHWH's name is commonly referred to in error (by the ignorant masses) by the substitute word G-d. YHWH has declared Himself to be Echad (One United Being), (Deut. 6:4), and that He has further revealed Himself to be Father and the Ruach HaKodesh (Set-apart Spirit); Father, in Deut. 32:6; Ps. 2:7, 68:5, 89:26; Ruach HaKodesh, (set-apart Spirit), in Gen. 1:2, 6:3; Matt. 3:16. The Father and the Ruach HaKodesh (Set-apart Spirit) are the self-same United Being. We reject the Christian Trinity, which is the belief of "three distinct persons" forming the one G-dhead. This concept is foreign to the Hebrew Scriptures and likely of ancient pagan origin.
We believe YHWH is the origin, and is also the Ruler of all that has existed, is now existing, or will ever exist in the future; He alone is omnipotent, omnipresent, unchangeable, all-knowing, is above all, and to Whom only we owe our reverence and worship (Deut. 6:14-15). YHWH, the only True Power is a Unified ONE (Isa. 43:10, 44:6). "Hear O Israel, YHWH our Power, YHWH is Echad (One)!" (Deut. 6:4; Mark 12:29); we believe there is no other Sovereign Power but the One (Matt. 4:10). We believe that He is always and at all times, in full and absolute control of His creation (Isa. 46:10), and that He is the Originator of both good and bad, See Isa. 45:7, 54:16; Prov.16: 4.
We believe that the Ruach HaKodesh (Set-apart Spirit) is the Power and influence of YHWH. We know that the Creator YHWH IS a Spirit being; without a physical body (Gen. 1:1). There is only one Spirit in the heavens called YHWH, there have never been more than one.
Pre-history Flood
We believe that the globe was at one time covered with water, but that the flood recorded in Gen. 7 was not a global event. It was however significant since it destroyed all the descendants of Seth on the land within the area covered by the flood that had adulterated themselves with the local wicked population, all that is, except for Noah, his three sons, and their wives. This flood is recorded in the history of many pre-Adamic races not directly affected by the flood, but having knowledge of it. The flood was limited in area because the physical scientific record (General Revelation), along with the historical records of the flood recorded by many pre-Adamic mankind races do not support the global flood theory at this time in history. Furthermore, the word "earth" used in English translations (as in to ‘cover the whole earth’) does not translate (in Hebrew) in the word "globe" but into a limited area of ground (as in soil) bordered by water (as in earth).
We believe that YHWH renewed the Adamic line of Seth (after the flood) through Noah who was considered by YHWH to be a righteous man and "blameless" in his genealogy (that is, Noah was perfect, complete, and pure in lineage), (Gen. 6:8-9). YHWH established a covenant with Noah and his family never again to destroy the land with a flood (Gen. 9:8). From Noah and his three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the whole land area covered by the flood was repopulated with the Adamic descendants of the line of Seth (Gen. 9:19). From the three sons of Noah, according to their generations (genealogy) the white Adamic nations of the sons of Noah were separated (divided) after the flood (Gen. 10:32) and subsequently spread over the entire land.
Man, Adamic Man:
We believe that all living breathing creatures and races of mankind are created trichotomous, that is, all are made of body and spirit (breath). These two elements, the body and the breath (spirit) when combined, form the soul. The soul is the inner sensation that results from the combination of an organic (physical) body with the breath (spirit). This provides the source for the mental and physical abilities we commonly refer to as "physical life" (having intelligence), (Gen. 1:24, 25). All living breathing beings have intelligence (the ability to learn). But, Adam and his descendants (kind after kind) have received more. They are the only ones to whom "neshamah" (Strong's 5397) was given (Gen. 1:26; 2:7). Neshamah is a unique spirit-breath element, or the life essence from the spirit of YHWH, the Creator, who IS Spirit, and who is the origin of life. This special element of YHWH's spirit distinguishes Adamic man from all the other families (races) of mankind on the Globe (Deut. 7:6, 10:15; Amos 3:2). It is this combination of the terrestrial organic physical body with the celestial (Yahweh given spirit-life breath) "neshamah" that makes Adamic man a "living soul" or stated in other words, a YHWH breathed "living-spirit being." The result is a physical being having both divine inspiration and intellect (built in knowledge), as well as the common intelligence (Gen. 2:7).
We believe the word 'Adam' aw-dam (in the Hebrew) means red (to show blood in the face), i.e., to flush, or turn rosy (Strong's 119). Therefore, we believe Adam and Eve to be the first parents of the (Adamic) white race, the race called Adam (man). Adam is called the son of YHWH, (Luke 3:38). Adam and his descendants are called the children of YHWH (Psalm 82:6; Hos. 1:10). They have the ability through spiritual intellect to know YHWH as their Father and as the One who formed them; i.e., gave them life.
We believe that Adamic man was created to be good, upright and to dwell under the "shadow" and likeness of the Elohim (created celestial powers), (Gen. 1:26-27). Each Adamite, by voluntary power of free will has the ability on his own to fall into disobedience and to follow a trail contrary to the Creator's will, incurring not only physical death but also spiritual death. Spiritual death is separation from his Spirit Father Creator (Gen. 2:17, 3:6-8). However, each Adamic man also by voluntary power of free will, also has the ability to mature, and to become righteous and just, to regain son-ship (if it was lost) and to again walk in a faithful life of obedience to His Father Creator YHWH.
We believe that many diverse families (races) of pre-Adamic mankind (iysh, eesh, in Hebrew) were created by Yahweh during the sixth age of creation (some races perished from the globe thousands of years ago) before YHWH even formed Adam and Eve (Hebrew, Chava life-giver). Adam and his woman (the origin of the Adamic race) were formed at the close of the sixth age, which ended approx. 4006 years B.C.E. (according to the genealogical history of Adam recorded in the Tanakh). All races have their diverse purpose in the plan of the Creator. They are not created equal but are in fact very diverse, yet one race is not inferior or superior to the other, for Yahweh created all races as very good (Gen. 1:31).
We believe that the word Nachash (many times incorrectly translated 'Serpent'), means "shining enchanter" in the Hebrew. This shining enchanter, who deceived Eve in the garden of Eden, was a member of one of the pre-Adamic races of mankind called "earth life" (Gen. 3:1). For deceiving Eve, the descendants of the Nachash are cursed above every animal and above all other mankind, i.e. all other earth life (Gen. 3:14). Because of the deception, YHWH also placed hatred (contention, adversity) between the descendants of the Nachash and the descendants of Eve (Gen. 3:15) which continues to the present day. The Nachash are 'adversaries' to Adamic man. We reject the so-called 'seed line doctrine' which asserts that Eve had a sexual union with the Nachash as being contrary to the Scripture. Scripture does not provide us with a physical description for us to identify the descendants of the Nachash, but they can be identified by their actions. They are adversaries and contend against the Adamic race of people.
Reliability of the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures) and the Greek writings:
We believe that all common English translations of today are in reality 'interpretations' made by men and that all contain translation errors. Some contain deliberate deception and some have been re-worded or translated to support particular pre-conceived doctrines of men, or to suport various religions. Therefore we believe in the diligent study of the Set Apart Scriptures is necessary in the original language of the Ancient Hebrew, the Aramaic, and Koine Greek, along with the use of many various translations (interpretations) for comparative study as resources for reference, and to determine true meanings.
We believe that the proper definition of a word in the ancient language will be directly related to the culture and custom of the time period in which the word is being used. For this reason we study to understand the customs and culture of the ancients when we study the Tanakh (Hebrew Scripture) or the Greek writings (New Testament) when searching for revealed truth.
We believe that the Tanakh, commonly known as the Old Testament, contains the preserved record, the reliable history, and the foundational and infallible authoritative instructions for YHWH's dealings with His elect and chosen people Israel. The Tanakh, (except for the fictional book of Esther), has been preserved by Him to provide us with the knowledge of His attributes, understanding, wisdom, truth, and history (Psalm 119:97-104; Deut. 6:4-9, 8:3). To those who choose to trust in Him, live in accordance with His will, demonstrate their faithfulness, and desire to keep His Sabbaths and His Commandments, He is a wall of protection, (II Sam. 22:31; Prov. 30:5, Isa. 56).
We believe that the Greek manuscripts commonly known as the Synoptic Gospels, contain a preserved record of some of the sayings that were spoken by YHWH’s appointed and anointed Prophet to First Century Israel called Yahshua. These writings also contain a record of some of the historical events that cover the Prophet’s teaching ministry. This was known as "the word" (the oral expression) given to Israel by YHWH through His "spirit" dwelling within the Prophet Yahshua, and later, within the chosen 12 Apostles, and to all true believers.
We believe and accept for edification, knowledge, truth, and as authoritative, only the words and teachings recorded as having been spoken by the Prophet Yahshua as revealed to his followers, because he taught them using only the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures). We do not accept the writings of the Pharisee Paul/Saul of Tarsus as reliable or authoritative for formulating doctrine, and we reject his written opinions where they do not follow or compliment the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures) or what was taught and spoken by the Prophet Yahshua or his chosen 12 Apostles.
We believe that some content of the available Greek manuscripts may have been lost through translation from Hebrew to Aramaic, then into Greek, and then into Latin and English. Some Greek portions of the currently available manuscripts may also have been altered, and additions may have been added by transcribers to support pagan doctrines under the influence of the Roman Emperor Constantine (Roman Catholicism). However, we do believe that the Greek manuscripts currently available to us are sufficient to preserve the important teachings of the Prophet Yahshua and those preserved for us by his chosen 12 Apostles.
The Promises, Abraham through Yahshua:
We believe YHWH chose Abraham, a descendant of Shem, a descendant of Seth, a son of Adam, a son of YHWH, (Gen. 11:10-26) out from the Adamic race and made an unconditional unilateral promise to him of greatness, of land, of seed (descendants), and of blessing (undeserved favor), (Gen. 12:1-3). The same promise is reaffirmed and renewed in Gen. 15:1-21; 17:4-21; 22:15-18; given to Isaac, a son of Abraham, in Gen. 26:3-5,24; and given to Jacob/Israel, a son of Isaac, (Gen. 28:13-15; 35:9-12).
We believe that the Davidic Covenant is an extension and renewal of the Promise YHWH made with Abraham, (2 Samuel 7:8-16; Ps 89:20-37). In 2 Sam 23:5 David says, "....For He has made an everlasting Covenant with me." (Also compare 2 Chron. 13:5, 21:7; Ps 89:3-4, 28). In 2 Sam 7:8 YHWH says, "I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, that you should be ruler over My people Israel." The Davidic Promise follows the three promises of the first with Abraham. YHWH promised Abraham a great name, but David's name would be great because of the future King {Yahshua) that would descend from him.
We believe that in the Davidic Promise YHWH promises rest for Israel in a land (or lands) of promise, (not to be confused with Palestine) and an eternal Kingdom (2 Sam. 7:11-12,16), and one who would rule over the kingdom forever (Luke 1:32-33; Dan. 2:44). YHWH said, "kings would come from his descendants" (Gen. 17:6). In particular, the Promise stipulates that the King will come from the line of David, and that his kingdom will last forever (2 Sam. 7:13,16).
We believe that the Promise was passed on to David's descendant, the Prophet Yahshua HaMashiach (the Messiah), commonly known as J-sus Christ, that Yahshua was the one through whom YHWH provided the means to deliver First Century Israel as recorded in the Greek writings (Matt. 15:24, 18:11; Luke 1:68). Yahshua as a Messiah is, and will be, the last, and final, 'age-lasting' King of Israel (Luke 1:32:33). All authority (as of a First Born son) has been given to him and proceeds out of him (Matt. 28:18; Dan. 7:14).The Covenant/Contract with Israel:
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We believe that the Tanakh reveals to us how YHWH sends His Prophets at His appointed times to correct His people Israel from error, and how He delivers them from sin resulting from violations of their covenant/contract with Him (Exodus 24:3). The covenant/contract provides blessings for obedience (Deut. 28:1-14), and curses for disobedience (Deut. 28:15-68). Disobedience to the covenant/contract could result in their destruction, but because He is gracious, full of compassion, slow to anger, and of great mercy (Ps 145:8), He again and again through His appointed Prophets, provides the means to redeem He people Israel.
We believe that the Prophet Yahshua is the one prophesied as the coming seed of David (2 Sam. 7:12). He is the one prophesied, who would build a house (house-hold) for YHWH’s name (2 Sam. 7:13), the one promised to be called "the son of YHWH", (2 Sam. 7:14), Luke 1:32, and that he is the one through whom the throne of King David, that rules over the spiritual house (house-hold) of Israel would be established forever (2 Sam. 7:16). Note: 2 Sam. 7: 12-17, does not refer to David’s son Solomon, because Solomon’s Kingdom over Israel did not last forever, but ended with his death (2 Chron. 9:31). He came to preach and announce to Israel the Kingdom (whole counsel) of heaven, i.e., Kingdom of YHWH, (Mark 1:14,15), how to seek it and to enter into it (Matt. 4:16-17,6:33); to teach Torah as revealed to him by the indwelling power of YHWH’s Ruach HaKodesh, and to condemn the Traditions, laws, and doctrines added by men –"Think not that I am come to destroy the Torah, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.[Greek "pleroo" play-ro'-o] i.e. cause to abound (Matt. 5:17-19).
We believe that the prophet Yahshua was YHWH’s enlightenment to First Century Israel (to the ‘lost tribes’ of Israel) and to the Yahudi believers living in the land of Yahud (Southern Kingdom) that had become enslaved by the corrupt Edomite priesthood, (Matt. 4:14-17). Yahshua was sent by YHWH, to provide Israel and us (by kinship descent) an example for correct living in obedience to the covenant/contract True Israelites have with Him, and to announce the Kingdom (council) of heaven, i.e., Kingdom of YHWH.
We believe that the proper personal and True Name of the appointed Son of YHWH is Yahshua, which means in English "the salvation of Yah" or "Yah is salvation" pronounced as Yahshua, Yahushua, or Yah-oo-shua. Yahshua is an anointed one, "HaMashiach" (Messiah). The Hebrew name Yahshua should be used by and made known to all true believers. We do not accept the miss-translation and miss-representation of the name "Yeshua, or Y’shua."
We believe Yahshua was born of Mary and Joseph, and was a physical descendant (a seed) of King David as promised (Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:23; Luke 1:30-37), that he became the accepted first born son i.e., received the authority of YHWH by the Hebrew custom of adoption at his baptism (Matt. 3:16-17). He became the expressed oral reasoning (i.e. word) of YHWH, he became the tabernacle (skinned tent) of YHWH on earth, and he was the appointed son through whom YHWH was revealed and made known to the house (house-hold) of Israel.
We believe, Yahshua was sent to deliver/rescue the house (house-hold) of Israel from coming destruction, (Matt. 15:24). He came to deliver/save "that which was lost" (Matt. 18:11; Jer. 50:6), and to build the spiritual house (household) of YHWH, (II Sam. 7:13). He came to become a light to "enlighten" the nations (tribes) of Israel, and be a glory to Israel, (Luke 2:30-32); to announce the coming of the Kingdom (council) of heaven, i.e., the Kingdom of YHWH, to prophesy the eminent coming destruction of the Temple and of Jerusalem, (Matt. 24:10), all which was fulfilled in 70 C.E.
We believe that the Israelites who believed in the prophetic message of Yahshua were delivered/saved from physical destruction by leaving the city before the final advance and occupation of the Roman army, These Israelites became the last and final Diaspora (dispersion) of Israel subsequently spreading throughout all the nations of the globe (Matt. 24).
We believed that Yahshua lived a sinless life (1 Peter 2:21-22) and was an example to us on how to keep Torah, and the commandments of YHWH. The Greek writings and witnesses confirm the indwelling power of YHWH’s Ruach HaKodesh dwelling in him by his miracles (Matt. 11:20-21, 13:58); he was faithful to his appointed mission, and died voluntarily to give his life a ransom for many (Matt. 20:28); He was resurrected from the dead (Matt. 28:5-7) for his faithfulness, becoming the first born from the dead as was witnessed by the many who saw him following his resurrection (Luke 24:36-40. Yahshua is exalted, all power and authority is given to him by the Father, (Matt. 28:18).
We believe that by trusting, believing in, and by becoming ‘doers’ of the word (Matt. 7) that was given to us by Yahshua and by imitating the life example of obedience to the Father he set before us, we can renew our covenant/contract relationship with YHWH our Father. This involves being reborn by a Baptism of repentance; by learning how to keep the Commandments correctly; how to find and reject the additions added to Torah by men; how to discard false doctrines, and how to seek and find the correct path that leads to the Kingdom (council) of heaven, i.e., Kingdom of YHWH, and to eternal life. By our faithfulness, He redeems us.
Redemption, Deliverance (Salvation), Eternal life:
We believe that the Sovereign Almighty Creator Power YHWH, is the only Redeemer/Savior of the Commonwealth of Israel that includes the twelve original tribes of Israel and their descendants that have been scattered among all the nations of the globe. Israel includes both the House of Israel and the House of Yahudah both "lost" until their time of redemption/salvation as individuals and then someday together as a restored dispersed nation living among the nations of the Globe (Ezk. 6:8, 11:17; Hosea 1:9-11).
We believe that the only hope of redemption for wayward Israel, and for all wayward man, is by turning toward YHWH, by being forgiven and receiving the pardoning of one's sins through sincere repentance before Him. By a return toward the correct keeping of YHWH’s Commandments the repentant sinner can again become an heir (returning prodigal) of YHWH, Father of Israel, and inherit eternal life. (See Matt. 19:16-17). Receiving and believing in the teachings and instructions of Yahshua, the deliverer of "lost" Israel will result in a washing of spiritual regeneration and in a rebirth (renewing) of one's mind by YHWH’s Ruach HaKodesh, which is a confirmation of acceptance.
We believe in the words of Yahshua when he answered this specific question:"And behold, one came to him and said, Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments." (Matt. 19:16-17). The inward evidence of one’s repentance, redemption and subsequent faithfulness to YHWH is the direct witness within him of the indwelling Ruach HaKodesh, (Matt. 7:21, 24; 12:50). The outward evidence as expressed to all men will result in a life of righteousness and true set-apart-ness, the keeping of YHWH’s Commandments, and a sincere desire to walk in accord with His will.
We believe that the stranger (the non-Israelite) also has a place in the house (house-hold) of YHWH (Yahweh) and to life, if he joins himself to YHWH (Yahweh), (Isaiah 56:3, 5); "everyone that keeps the Shabbat/Sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant." (Isaiah 56:6). He will make them joyful in His house (household) of prayer (Isaiah 56:7). See Addendum A
Non-Scriptural Replacement theology:
We believe that Yahshua was never a Human Sacrifice (human penalty payment), or that Yahshua was sent by YHWH to become a Human Sacrifice for the sins of the world. Furthermore, according to Yahshua himself, he had the authority to forgive sins simply by saying so, proving it by healing a man sick of the palsy (Matt. 9:6). YHWH calls Human sacrifice something that He hates, and that it is an abomination to Him, "for every abomination to YHWH which he hateth, have they done unto their gods; for even their sons and their daughters they have burnt (sacrificed) in the fire to their gods." (Deut. 12:30-31). We believe YHWH when He tells us that Human sacrifice is such a horrible concept to Him, that it did not even come into His mind, and never demanded it from His creation: "They have built also the high places of Baalm (the heathen g-d), to burn their sons with fire for burnt offerings unto Baal, which I commanded not, nor spake it, neither came it into my mind." (Jeremiah 19:4-6). This means that YHWH would never accept His appointed and anointed son’s death on a pagan stake for a sacrifice (payment), for the forgiveness of anothers sins (Psalm 106:37-38; Ezekiel 16:20). The very idea of that YHWH would accept, or be pleased with a human sacrifice in order to forgive sin is not found in the Tanakh.
We believe the Tanakh is the foundation of Yahwism, and we believe that the principles in it are clear and are consistent. One person cannot die for the sins of another. This means that the guilt from the sins committed by one person cannot be wiped out by the punishment given to another person. In Exodus 32:30-35, Moses asks YHWH to punish him for the sin committed by Isreael for making the Golden Calf. YHWH tells Moses that the person who committed the sin is the person who must receive the punishment. YHWH states this in the Tanakh as a basic principle: "Every man shall be put to death [or punished] for his own sin." (Deuteronomy 24:16). This concept is repeated in the Prophets: "The soul that sinneth, it shall die... the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him." (Ezekiel 18:20).
We believe that a sacrifice (penalty payment) was not a necessary precondition before YHWH would or could be able to forgive a person for sins committed against Him. There are many Scriptural examples, but an important example is found in the Book of Leviticus. It is interesting and enlightening because it comes in the middle of the discussion of sin sacrifices (penalty payments): "If, however, he cannot afford two doves or two young pigeons, he is to bring as an offering (penalty payment) for his sin a tenth of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering." (Leviticus 5:11-13). It is easy to see that a blood sacrifice (blood payment), where an animal dies, is not necessary for the forgiveness of sin. In the Book of Jonah 3:10, Scripture simply states that YHWH saw the works and hearts of the people of Ninevah. Specifically it says that YHWH saw in their works that they stopped doing evil, and so YHWH forgave them. There are many other Scriptural examples, but the idea that one needs a blood sacrifice (blood payment), i.e., the killing of a man or of an animal before sin against YHWH will be forgiven is not found in the Tanakh. See Addendum B
Satan, devils and demons, hell:
We believe that the term "satan" as used in the Tanakh really reads, "HaSaTaN," which means "THE satan." The word "satan" in Hebrew simply means "adversary, or opponent." The word in Hebrew is not a "name" but refers to a position as of an adversary or opponent that someone has taken or is placed into. YHWH Himself can at times be that "adversary." Compare 2 Sam. 24:1 with the identical account in 1Chron. 21:1. The Hebrew concept of "the" satan is radically different from the idea of the Devil or Demons found in the Greek (New Testament) writings. In the Tanakh, The satan (adversary) only has power when granted by YHWH the Almighty Sovereign Creator. "The" satan has no authority in or of himself, but is placed in an adversarial position by his Creator YHWH to do only what he is told to do. In the Tanakh, YHWH has the power over good and evil (bad), (Isaiah 45:5-7).
We believe that it is not possible to believe that a devil, a demon, or "The" satan (adversary) can have power and authority to challenge his own Creator. To believe in more than "ONE" Sovereign Elohim (Power), (Isaiah 43:10) would amount to polytheism, which is foreign to the truth that is found in the Tanakh, and it would be of pagan origin. Furthermore, it would have to be considered an "oxymoron" (absurd) for the Almighty Sovereign Creator of all things to be challenged for authority by one of His own Created beings (Isaiah 46:9-10).
We believe that to properly understand the Greek writing concept of devils and demons, it is necessary to know the Greek culture which fabricated them into the society where they were believed to exist. Demon or devil possession in first century Hebrew/Aramaic culture can be attributed to an ignorance of basic mental and physical infirmities and disease. These mental illnesses where attributed to demon or devil possession at the time of Yahshua. Such conditions today can be diagnosed in modern terminology, and some are even cured by drugs, yet they involve the same symptoms as "demon possession" in the ancient First Century culture.
We believe that Yahshua simply took advantage of the vernacular of the culture as seen in the following passages: Matt. 12:22, "Then was one brought unto him possessed with a devil. . . .", Diagnosis today "blind and dumb" Mark 5:1-5, " No man could bind him,. . . .crying, and cutting himself with stones. . ." Diagnosis today "a mental condition, insanity, schizophrenia" Mark 9:17-27, "He teareth him and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away. . . ." Diagnosis today "he had epilepsy" Luke 13:11-17, "A woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself." Diagnosis today "she had arthritis." See also John 10:20; Mark 3:2, where "he hath a devil and is mad" means "he is beside himself."
We believe that there is no such place as an everlasting place of torture (hell) for the wicked or the sinner. The Hebrew word "Sheol" is the word that is sometimes translated as Hell in English translations, but the word means "grave, to cover" or "place of the dead" by Hebrew definition. It is the place where the body goes when someone dies --good or bad, (Israelite or non-Israelite). The Tanakh does not have the concept of an eternal "Christian" Hell. Most new translations have completely eliminated the word Hell from the Tanakh as honest and better scholarship demands, and are substituting the correct word "grave." The importance of this fact cannot be over-emphasized. If a new doctrine does not appear as a "seed form" in the foundational books of the Law, the Prophets and the Psalms, i.e. the Tanakh, we will not use it, or teach it as a foundational doctrine supported by Scripture. See Addendum C
Judgment and reward according to the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures):
We believe that built into the heart of every person, in every society, and in most religious belief systems is found a sense of accountability, and that it is a basic fundamental belief that good will be rewarded and that evil must be punished. The Tanakh confirms this inbred expectation of judgment: "Far be it from You (YHWH) to do such a thing . . . "treating the righteous and the wicked alike." Far be it from you! Will not the Judge (YHWH) of all the earth do right?" (Genesis 18:25) "I Yahweh search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds deserve" (Jeremiah 17:10). "Does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it? Will he not repay each person according to what he has done?" (Proverbs 24:12).
We believe that YHWH Eloah (the Power) has written his moral law on the heart of all man, and that it is part of the natural "General Laws" that is given by YHWH to regulate and establish order. That within each man there is found an inborn sense that all will be judged in light of that moral law. We believe that YHWH is fully aware of every aspect of our lives and will overlook nothing in our coming judgment. Nothing in all creation is hidden from His sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before him to whom we must give account. "For Eloah will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or bad" (Ecclesiastes 12:14). There will be a time of judgment, for all men, in the age to come, at a place and in a time known only to the Almighty Sovereign Creator Power YHWH.
Circumcision and the Abraham Covenant/Contract:We believe in the covenant/contract YHWH has with our progenitor Abraham. "As for you, you and your offspring to come throughout the ages shall keep My covenant. Such shall be the covenant between me and you and your offspring to follow which you shall keep: every male among you shall be circumcised. You shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin, and that shall be the sign of the covenant between Me and you" (Gen. 17:6-11). YHWH added this physical sign that Abraham and all his male descendants would carry throughout their generations. In addition, the man and his wife upon seeing the circumcision of the male would be reminded that they, as children of Abraham, are the people of the Almighty Sovereign Creator, whose revealed name is YHWH and that He is their Eloah (Power). Throughout our generations, "every male among you [us] shall be circumcised at the age of eight days. As for the home born slave and the one bought from an outsider who is not of your offspring, they must be circumcised, home born and purchased alike. Thus shall My covenant be marked in your flesh as an everlasting pact. And if any male who is uncircumcised fails to circumcise the flesh of his foreskin, that person shall be cut off from his kin; he has broken My covenant" (Gen. 17:12-14). See Addendum D
The seventh-day Shabbat/Sabbath:
We believe that YHWH rested from His Creation work on the seventh-day (Gen. 2:2), which was an age or period of time since the physical record indicates many eons between the seven ages (Ps 90:4; 2 Peter 3:8). Following this pattern period of seven ages YHWH instituted the Shabbat/Sabbath as a day of rest, (Mark 2:27), and commanded all Israel to keep the seventh-day rest for all generations (Exodus 20:8, 31:14-16; Deut. 5:12-15). The Shabbat/Sabbath is also a sign of YHWH's covenant with His people Israel, (Exodus 31:12-13; Ezk. 20:12, 20). Yahshua confirmed that the seventh day Shabbat/Sabbath still remains in effect (Mark 2:27), and that the Shabbat/Sabbath will be kept during this present age (Ezk. 44:24).
We believe that the Shabbat/Sabbath is the day that YHWH has set aside for sacred assembly (Lev. 23:3) and that Yahshua Himself assembled on the Shabbat/Sabbath for worship of the Father YHWH (Luke 4:16), and that the early Israelite assemblies met on the Shabbat/Sabbath for worship, Torah instruction, singing and fellowship among the assembly of true Yahwistic believers.
We believe that the Roman Calendar has not disrupted the weekly cycle instituted since creation. The Shabbat/Sabbath (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset) is made for man (Mark 2:27-28), to be a sign that YHWH is our Sovereign Power and that we are His people (Exodus 31:13-17). We are to abstain from gainful employment during the Shabbat/Sabbath. Prior to the Shabbat/Sabbath we are to have our houses in order, with heavy baking and meal preparation done as much as possible in advance. In this way, the Shabbat/Sabbath is a delight for the entire family (Exodus 20:8-11; Isaiah 58:13-14). As a set-apart time for physical rest, spiritual fellowship and extra Scriptural study and prayer, the Shabbat/Sabbath should be the crowning point of the week for every true believer.
YHWH’s (Yahweh’s) Annual Shabbat/Sabbaths (Feast Days):
INTRODUCTION - YHWH has established Annual Shabbat/Sabbaths (Feast Days) which are to be observed by his people Israel. Each annual set-apart Day is a memorial to some great act or deed which He worked in behalf of Israel. He uses these memorials to keep alive the memory of His deeds. In observance of these annual Shabbat/Sabbaths we magnify YHWH’s Word in remembrance of His past, present and future works for us. The power of salvation is found in obedience to YHWH’s word.
We believe that the Annual Shabbat/Sabbaths can best be understood if we bear in mind the preeminence of YHWH over Adamic man. The things that YHWH does, has no equal. His ways are above our ways, his thoughts are above our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). The things that are impossible with Adamic man are possible with Him. There is simply nothing available for us, with our limited concepts to measure our Sovereign Power by. Therefore, we must measure Him by Himself (Isaiah 40:18-31; Hebrews 6: 13-14). "He sitteth upon the circle of the earth and He has no equal." We must take heed to the things that He does and speaks to us. These two things are foremost in understanding the annual Shabbat/Sabbaths. What YHWH does is forever, and what he says Adamic man must strive to live by (Psalms 19:9; Eccl. 3:14; Deut. 8:1-3).
We believe that the Annual Shabbat/Sabbaths memorialize and perpetuate the words and mighty deeds of YHWH. They stand as beacons in the lives of His people Israel. Each Feast also signifies an attribute of YHWH. They serve to teach us of past and future relationships we have and will have with Him. The Annual Shabbat/Sabbaths are listed and summarized in the 23rd chapter of the book of Leviticus. What follows in our Statement of Belief is a recap of the observance of the set-apart Feasts of YHWH by the House-hold of YHWH. Observance of the feasts spans a period of seven months beginning with the first month of the year and ending with the seventh month, thus constituting a week of months, or a Shabbat/Sabbath of months (see Leviticus 25:1-8, for an example).
We believe that YHWH gave His Moadim/Feast Days to Israel to be observed and kept by all the descendants of Israel throughout all their generations, and that these times are enjoined upon Israel today living among all the nations of the globe.
We believe that Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day, etc. are pagan-derived substitutes for our Almighty Sovereign's annual Shabbat/Sabbaths and Feasts, and are not to be observed. We are to shun false worship (Deuteronomy 12:29-32) and keep the Scriptural set-apart days of Leviticus 23, which portray the Almighty's past and future dealings with Adamic man. Properly keeping these annual occasions for Israel produces joy and helps us understand His plan for us.
The annual Moadim/Feast Days of YHWH (Yahweh) are:
1. Passover, (Unleavened Bread)
Pesach (Passover) (Exodus 12:3-14; Deut. 16:1-7); Hag HaMatzot (Feast of Unleavened Bread) observed for seven days after Pesach (Passover) (Exodus 12:15-20, 23:15, 34:18; Deut. 16:8); We believe that YHWH began the annual Shabbat/Sabbaths with the birth of His nation Israel. He decided that Abib, or Nisan, was the beginning of months (Exodus 12:1-2). One of the most dramatic incidents in the history of Adamic man began, with an announcement, that the true Almighty Sovereign Power of all creation had chosen a nation unto himself (Exodus 5:1-3; 6:1 -8). In the process of delivering this nation, He brought the world's greatest nation Egypt (at that time) to its knees. And in doing so, placed fear in the hearts of all the surrounding nations. This mighty work of deliverance is memorialized and perpetrated in the observance of The Feast of Unleavened Bread.
We believe the Almighty Sovereign Creator both proclaimed and institutionalized these feasts before the incidents, which they commemorate, took place. For example, Exodus 12:14 proclaims Abib 14 as the memorial feast of Passover. However, the actual events took place in Exodus 12:28-30. These facts are evident in all additional records of Scripture, and were observed in like manner by Yahshua and his disciples (Matt. 26:17; Mark 14:12; Luke 22:7-8).
In conclusion, Leviticus 23:4-8, recaps the seven (7) days of unleavened bread and includes within it (Lev. 23:6), the feast of unleavened bread. The origin and law of observance, which establishes the seven day period is found in Exodus, chapter 12, as pointed out above. The same recap of the seven days appear in Numbers 28:21-25, and again in Eze. 45:21-25. The whole seven-day Feast should be a time of fellowship, singing, prayer and study of the Scriptures.
2. Pentecost
Shavuot (Feast of Weeks/Pentecost) (Exodus 23:16, 34:22; Deut. 16:9-12). We believe the next annual Shabbat/Sabbath occurs during the 3rd month of the Hebrew Calendar, which is Sivan. The feasts falls on a fixed date and not a fixed day of the week. Each feast is a memorial to some act or deed of YHWH in relationship to His people Israel. Each of these mighty deeds occurred on a certain date, with no emphasis being given to any particular day of the week. Passover, for example, always falls on the 14th of Abib regardless of the day of the week. Pentecost always falls on the 6th of Sivan which does not always occur on a Sunday. To draw this conclusion, we must follow the directions of the Holy Scripture in numbering the days from Passover to Pentecost.
We believe that Pentecost begins seven (7) weeks from the 15th of Abib (Nisan) any seven-calendar days constitute a week. However, any seven days does not determine the week, which begins on the 1st day and ends on the seventh day. Therefore, to better understand the Scripture’s directions of numbering seven Shabbat/Sabbaths, we must understand that any period of sevens are considered a Shabbat/Sabbath when the Word of YHWH states it. An example is found in Leviticus 25:1-7, where YHWH directs Israel to keep a Shabbat/Sabbath for the land. And continuing in verses 8-17; an extended Shabbat/Sabbath of years is commanded. Therefore, according to scripture, there is a Shabbat/Sabbath of days, weeks, months and years. All of these periods can be called Shabbat/Sabbath periods because they constitute seven time sevens. A Shabbat/Sabbath of weeks occurs from the 15th of Abib to the 6th of Sivan, which is the day of firstfruits.
Upon their arrival in the new land, Israel was ordered by YHWH to wave a sheaf of the firstfruits of their harvest on the morrow after the Shabbat/Sabbath (Leviticus 23:9-11). Which Shabbat/Sabbath? The Shabbat/Sabbath of Abib the 14th. Therefore, Israel waved the sheaf of firstfruit on the 15th of Abib. They were ordered to begin counting the days from the date of the 15th and number seven Shabbat/Sabbaths, not seven 7th day Shabbat/Sabbaths, but seven weeks of Shabbat/Sabbath. Conclusive proof of this can be found in Joshua 5:10-12.
The children of Israel kept the Passover on the fourteenth day of the month at even in the plains of Jericho. They ate of the old corn of the land on the morrow after the Passover (they ate the old corn on the 15th of Abib, which is the morrow after the Passover (Joshua 5:11). YHWH had commanded them not to eat bread, nor parched corn, nor green ears, until the selfsame day they offered the sheaf of wave offering (Leviticus 23:14). To begin numbering the days for Pentecost, they were commanded to begin the count from the morrow after the Shabbat/Sabbath, from the day (not several days later, and start counting from the seventh day Shabbat/Sabbath) they brought the sheaf of wave offering (Leviticus 23:15). Therefore, the Shabbat/Sabbaths in question were not the seven-day Shabbat/Sabbath but the feast Shabbat/Sabbaths as seen in Joshua 5:10-12. The manna ceased on the 16th of Abib, the morrow after they had eaten of the old corn of the land (Joshua 5:12).
We can clearly see that the count for Pentecost begins from the 15th of Abib. Seven weeks must be complete: "begin to number the seven weeks from such time as thou begin nest to put the sickle to the corn." (Deuteronomy 16:9). Israel did not harvest the corn of the new land until the manna ceased, and the manna ceased on Abib the 16th (Joshua 5:12). If we began counting from the 15th of Abib until the 6th of Sivan, we will always complete 50 days (seven weeks plus one day). Each year the feast falls on a fixed date, Sivan 6th.
We are commanded to observe the feast of firstfruits (Leviticus 23:9-11). For YHWH has ordained His feasts as statutes forever (Leviticus 23:1-3). YHWH fulfilled His word to Abraham and His seed by giving them the land of promise. The memorial of entering the land of Canaan is celebrated in the feast of firstfruits in the offering of the firstfruits of the land to YHWH. The Ruach HaKodesh was the firstfruit of the Spirit, that was given on the day of this great Feast.
3. Trumpets
Yom Teruah (Day of Trumpets/ Scriptural New Year) (Exodus 12:2). We believe that the first day of the seventh month (Tishri) is ordained by YHWH as one of His set-apart Days (Lev. 23:23-25). The month of Tishri completes the week of months, as the annual Shabbat/Sabbaths begin in the lst month and end in the 7th. The sounding of the Shofar, lifts the hearts of YHWH's people together in singing and praises to Him. Trumpets marks the new moon of the seventh month, during which month, our hearts are to be both humbled and made glad. Being the seventh month, Tishri is the month of completion. Let the glory of YHWH fill his house on this day (2 Chronicles 5:1-14).
4. Atonement
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) (Lev. 23:26-32); We believe that the Day of Atonement falls on the 10th day of Tishri. It is the solemn fast day unto YHWH. This is the fast He has chosen. Fasting separates us from our natural needs of sustenance, and focuses our attention on the spiritual sufficiency of our Sovereign Power. We humble ourselves before Him and find that His grace is indeed sufficient. We are commanded to do no manner of work in this day (Leviticus 23:26-32). The fast YHWH has chosen, with its blessings built in, is described in the 58th chapter of Isaiah.
5. Tabernacles and End of Days:
Sukkot (Feast of Booths/Tents/Tabernacles) (Exodus 23:16; Deut. 16:13-17). We believe that the feast of harvest, also called the feast of tabernacles, begins on Tishri 15 and ends on the 22nd. This feast memorializes the wandering of the children of Israel in the wilderness for forty years. It is also a remembrance of the beginning of the Kingdom (council) of YHWH on this earth, as announced by Yahshua’s ministry. We are commanded to dwell in temporary dwellings tents, or booths for seven days, and keep a Shabbat/Sabbath of rest on the eighth day. Although they lived in tabernacles (skinned tents), YHWH provided for them. Now that we are in our comfortable homes, the tents remind us of what He did for His people (Leviticus 23:33-44). The feast of tabernacles is a time of great joy (Deuteronomy 16:13-15). Tents are erected at both our homes and place of Assembly. We can rejoice and share with others, absorb daily sermons and engage in wholesome family and group recreation, and singing praises to our Almighty Sovereign Creator, and share the bounty He has provided us. (Nehemiah 8:9-18). End of Days - We look forward, as His faithful sons (and daughters) to a future in our eternal home, spending eternity with our Almighty Sovereign Creator Power and Father YHWH and our eternal King Yahshua.
YHWH’s Assembly of True Israel:
We believe the congregation of true and faithful Believers (Redeemed Israel) is the true Assembly. It is the global Assembly of Yahweh, of True Israel that has been called out from among all the nations to worship YHWH, the Almighty Sovereign Power of Israel, of which the most visible are the local Assemblies and home based Fellowships. The physical Assemblies demonstrate the spiritual house (house-hold) of YHWH that Yahshua seed of David, is building for YHWH’s name. This was established on the foundation of the Tanakh, and upon the words of his Apostles, and before them, upon the words of the prophets and messenger of old (2 Sam. 7:12-16).
We believe the Assembly is an agency of YHWH with the specific appointment to fulfill the Great Commission by bringing the message of deliverance given to Yahshua by YHWH to all the nations (house-holds) of Israel that are found throughout the nations of the globe (Matt. 28:18-28). The message is for each to become part of a cooperative body of believers in which each may worship YHWH. They are the means by which Yahshua is building the house (house-hold) of believers for YHWH, and to become perfected by imitating Yahshua, (Matt. 12:50).
We believe mikveh (baptism) by immersion is commanded for all that believe in the message delivered by Yahshua all who repent from wickedness and turn to YHWH should to be baptized. They are thereby accepting YHWH as their only Almighty Sovereign Power Creator Redeemer and Savior. Baptism is a public sign of repentance and renewal.
We believe that all true believers are entitled to, should expect, and seek the promises of YHWH of the spiritual mikveh (baptism) of the Ruach HaKodesh, and to be filled with the Ruach HaKodesh by receiving the blessings given by YHWH, including the endowment of strength for living a dedicated sinless life in His house-hold.
We believe that the Jutes, Danes, Saxons, Angles, Vikings, Celts, Normans, and most all of the white European ‘Caucasian’ people are the true True Israel of the Diaspora. The Ruach HaKodesh is now indwelling in many of these believers so that they are coming to know YHWH their Almighty Sovereign Creator Power. Yahudah and Israel, the past two Kingdoms, have now become one nation (of the Diaspora), the Kingdom of YHWH.
End-time Prophecy (Eschatology):
We believe that all Prophecies in the Tanakh were fulfilled by the culmination of the destruction of Jerusalem and the third temple by the Roman Army in 70 C.E. This event occurred exactly as was prophesied by the Prophet Yahshua, as recorded in Matt. 24. This ended the Temple system and the age of cultic (ritualistic) Yahudaism, which will never again return. Note: every mention of "the last days" or equivalents [last times, last hour, etc.] in the Greek writings (New Testament) refers to the First Century. There are no exceptions. Note: a typical generation of that time is approximately 40 years.
We believe that Daniel's 70 Weeks of years (490 years) were literally, perfectly and sequentially fulfilled, within the time fame of his four world empires. Its starting point was the Decree of Artaxerxes in 457 B.C.E. Its finishing point was in 34 AD, when the time determined exclusively upon the Yahudi was over and the message of the Coming Kingdom (council) of YHWH declared by Yahshua, was free to go to the Diaspora (lost 10 tribes of Israel). There is no scriptural warrant or precedent for inserting a gap of any kind or duration.
We believe that Daniel's two visions (Daniel 2 & 7) portrayed four successive world empires, not five. They were Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece and the old Roman Empire. Daniel places the coming of one like the son of man [the Messiah] and the establishment of His everlasting kingdom during the time of this fourth world empire, the old Roman Empire. This was all fulfilled, exactly, without gaps, gimmicks or any interpretive high jinx by Yahshua.
Food law:
We believe in the adherence to the laws of clean meats in Lev. 11 and Deut. 14. These laws remain in effect for all of Israel, they are binding in our age, and they are important to maintain our physical health. Although these laws pertain only to Israelites, non-Israelites can also benefit from them and become healthier by adhering to them. We should use all the knowledge we have received from YHWH to benefit the other races if they are inclined and willing to learn from YHWH’s Torah.
Social Issues:
We believe that Homosexuality, Adultery (miscegenation, race mixing), Fornication, Abortion, etc., are all abominations to YHWH and forbidden for Israelites, and we do not accept these behaviors as acceptable or moral. These perverted actions are also violations of YHWH’s General Laws and any such violations by man will always result in punishment and/or severe consequences. There are no "free rides" when the laws of YHWH are broken. Furthermore, all religious organizations whose leaders and congregations willfully accept such behaviors are pseudo-believers. Attendance to their services should be avoided by those who walk in or are seeking to obey the Commandments of YHWH.
Government and civil order:
We believe that YHWH’s Torah is perfect; therefore, a government in the form of a theocracy based upon YHWH’s Torah is a far superior system to govern a nation than man-made laws, rules, and regulations. Man-made laws, rules, and regulations will ultimately result in enslaving the people through greed and self-serving leadership. We are not to add to or diminish from the commandments that YHWH has given to us by man made regulations (Deut. 4:1-2), therefore only the laws YHWH has given us in His Torah are sufficient.
We believe that all present world problems are a result of disobedience to the Torah (Special Revelation) by Israelites, (Deut. 28). For non-Israelite nations, it is because of disobedience to the Natural Laws (General Revelation) they have been given. Both laws are provided by YHWH for maintaining order and a civil society, and when kept will bring blessings to the upholder(s), but when violated will bring curses.
Copyright October 31, 2008,
by A.O.Y., Cascade, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
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