Assembly of Yahweh, Cascade

The following Statement of Belief is based upon the foundational writings of the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures), but omitting the Book of Esther (a fictional writing without historical basis and void of any inspired words). We also accept and include in our foundational writings some of the Greek manuscripts referred to as the New Testament. We include as foundational the historical events and the teachings of the First Century Prophet to Israel (Yisrael), who is named Yahshua Messiah commonly known as J-sus the Christ as recorded in the synoptic Gospels. We accept his statements where they build upon the foundational Hebrew Scriptures, but find those not based upon the Hebrew Scriptures most likely to be additions or revisions added by unknown author(s). We do not accept the writings of the Pharisee Paul/Saul of Tarsus as reliable or authoritative for formulating any doctrine, and we do not recognize him as having been numbered among the 12 Apostles (Acts 1:21-26). We use Paul/Saul’s writings as an example of First Century pagan influence and false beliefs that misrepresented and colored the historical Yahwistic beliefs originating from our paternal ancient forefathers Avraham (Abraham), Yitzchak (Isaac), and Ya'acov/Yisrael (Jacob/Israel), as is presented in the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures), and as was taught by the Prophet Yahshua Messiah.

We believe that the Almighty Sovereign Creator of all things, Who only is the origin of life, has provided two distinct records or sources through which He reveals Himself, His Sovereignty, His uniqueness, His character, and His attributes, to His Creation. First is the physical record found in what is commonly referred to as the Natural Sciences, a ‘General Revelation’ (Ps. 19:1-7). This physical/natural record is an example of order, design, planning, and purpose, for the universe, and is therefore undeniable evidence of the Creator’s existence and His Sovereignty over all of His Creation. Second is the written record as is found recorded in the Hebrew Scriptures (Tanakh). This is the Creator’s ‘Special Revelation.’ It is a record and the history of Adamic man (Gen. 5:1). It includes the Creator’s covenant/contract with a particular chosen people, beginning from the descendants of Adam (Adamic man), then continuing through his descendants Avraham (Abraham), Yitzchak (Isaac), and through Ya'acov (Jacob), Jacob/Israel. The written record of YHWH’s (Yahweh’s) Special Revelation is for the people called Yisrael (Israel) and their descendants (Ps. 19:7-11). We believe 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 are in complete and in full harmony with each other. The physical record, the ‘General Revelation’ is recorded and preserved in the Natural Sciences (Num. 23:19). The written record, the ‘Special Revelation’ is recorded and preserved through the Creator’s power and authority by His messengers, the Prophets, the Patriarchs, and the inspired descendants of Ya’aqov/Yisrael (Jacob/Israel). Together these two records contain the complete source for all that is truth and form the ‘foundation’ for our belief, our understanding, our wisdom, and our knowledge. They provide us with the answers, the instructions, and the laws that cover all issues of life and civility.

We believe that the nature of the Almighty Sovereign Creator and His revelation to Adamic man is not found in "Oral Traditions" or by the additions or the mystic craftiness of man. The nature of the ‘Father’can be found only in these two records that YHWH (Yahweh) has given, as will be confirmed by His Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) that dwells deep within all true believers who are His sons.

We believe the personal proper and True Name of the Almighty Sovereign Creator, the Elohim (Might One) of Avraham (Abraham), Yitzchak (Isaac), and Ya'acov/Yisrael (Jacob/Israel) is YHWH, pronounced (by transliteration) in English as Yahweh, Yahuweh, or Yah-oo-weh. This is His name, as given BY HIM to us His people Yisrael (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 (Exodus 3:15).

We believe that all the original Hebrew/Aramaic names of persons, places, and the kodesh (holy) things of Yisrael (Israel) should be correctly transliterated to reflect the Hebrew sounds using English letters (as applicable, and where possible), and not deliberately mistranslated, replaced or substituted, as is prevalent in many English Bible translations.

We believe that the Almighty Sovereign Creator has also revealed Himself to us as "Hayah Miy Hayah" "I AM WHO I AM" in the written record (Special Revelation), and that He is the Elohim (Mighty One) of Avraham (Abraham), Yitzchak (Isaac), Ya'acov/Yisrael (Jacob/Israel). He shall be known as, called by, and remembered as YHWH (Yahweh) by His chosen people Redeemed Yisrael (Israel), (Ex. 3:14-15). The name YHWH (Yahweh) originates from the Hebrew verb of "being" or "Existence," which in English has the meaning of "will-be-ing-was."

We believe that YHWH (Yahweh) is Elohim (Might One), the Creator of heaven and earth and all things (Gen. 1:1-31, 2:21-25), commonly referred to in error (by the ignorant) as G-d. We believe YHWH (Yahweh) has declared Himself to be Echad (One), (Deut. 6:4), and has further revealed Himself to be Father and the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit); Father in Deut. 32:6; Ps. 2:7, 68:5, 89:26; John 5:17, 8:18; Ruach HaKodesh/Holy Spirit in Gen. 1:2, 6:3; Matt. 3:16; John 4:24. The Father and Spirit, the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) are one and the same being. We reject the Christian Trinity, or the belief of "three persons" in the one G-dhead as foreign to Scripture and of pagan origin.

We believe YHWH (Yahweh) is Elohim (Might One), the Supreme Sovereign Creator and Ruler of all that has existed, exists, and will ever exist; who only is omnipotent, omnipresent, unchangeable, all-knowing, who is above all, and to whom only we owe our reverence and worship (Deut. 6:14-15). The only True Elohim (Mighty One) is only ONE (Isa. 43:10, 44:6). "Hear O Israel, Yahweh our Elohim, Yahweh is Echad (One)!" (Deut. 6:4; Mark 12:29); therefore, we believe there is no other Elohim (Mighty One) but the One (Matt. 4:10). We believe that He is in full and absolute control of His creation at all times (Isa. 46:10), the Originator of both good and evil (Isa. 45:7, 54:16; Prov.16: 4).

We believe that the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) is the mighty power and influence of the Almighty Sovereign Creator Spirit YHWH (Yahweh). Our Father YHWH (Yahweh) IS Spirit, having no physical body (Gen. 1:1; Jn 4:24).

We believe that all living creatures and races of mankind are created trichotomous, that is, made of body and spirit, which when combined, forms the soul. The soul is the sensation resulting from the combination of an organic body with breath, providing the mental and physical abilities we commonly refer to as "physical life" (having intelligence), (Gen. 1:24, 25). But, Adam and his descendants (kind after kind) are the only ones to whom "neshamah" (Strong's 5397) was given (Gen. 1:26; 2:7). Neshamah is the unique Spirit breath element, or the life essence of the spirit of YHWH (Yahweh), (who IS Spirit) that 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 body with the celestial (Yahweh given) "neshamah" that makes Adamic man a "living soul," or stated in other words, a YHWH (Yahweh) breathed "spiritual being" having divine inspiration and intellect as well as intelligence (Gen. 2:7).

We believe the word 'Adam', aw-dam (in the Hebrew) means to show blood (in the face), i.e., to flush in the face, or turn rosy (from Strong's 119). Therefore, we believe Adam and Eve to be the first parents of the (Adamic) white Caucasian race, the race called Adam (man). Adam is a son of YHWH (Yahweh), (Luke 3:38). Adam and his descendants are called the children of Yahweh (Psalm 82:6; Hos. 1:10). They have the ability to know YHWH (Yahweh) Elohim (Mighty One) as Father, and as the One who formed them.

We believe that Adamic man was created by Elohim (Might One) to be good, upright and under the image (shadow) and likeness of Elohim (Mighty One), (Gen. 1:26-27). Each by voluntary transgression has the ability on his own to fall into disobedience and thereby incur not only physical death, but also spiritual death, a spiritual separation from his Father Creator (Gen. 2:17, 3:6-8). However, each also has the ability to mature, to again become righteous and just, and as a mature son, to walk in a sinless life of obedience to His Father Creator.

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 long ago perished from the globe) before Yahweh Elohim formed Adam and Eve (Hebrew, Chava life-giver). Adam and his woman (the beginning of the Adamic race) were formed at the end of the sixth age (which ended approx. 4003 years BC) according to the genealogical history of Adam recorded in the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures). All races have their diverse purpose in the plan of the Creator, yet one race is not inferior or superior to the other, for Yahweh created all very good (Gen. 1:31).

We believe that the 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, earth life (Gen. 3:1) which pre-dated the descendants of Adam and Eve. For deceiving the woman Eve, the descendants of the Nachash are cursed above every animal, and above every mankind, earth life (Gen. 3:14). For this deception, Yahweh also placed hatred (contention, adversaries) between the descendants of the Nachash and the descendants of the woman Eve (Gen. 3:15) which continues to the present day. The Nachash are continuous 'adversaries' to Adamic man. We reject the so-called 'seed line doctrine', which asserts that Eve had a sexual union with the Nachash, as contrary to the Scripture, for then there could not be hatred between the descendants of the Nachash and the descendants of the woman, resulting in the birth of Cain. Because, Cain would have been a descendant of both the Nachash and the woman. Scripture does not provide us with a physical description to identify the descendants of the Nachash, but only that they are adversaries, and contend with the Adamic white race.

We believe that all common English translations of today are in reality 'interpretations' and contain errors. Some contain deliberate deception and some have been re-worded or translated to support particular doctrines of men. Therefore we believe in the diligent study of the Set Apart Scriptures in their original languages of Ancient Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek, along with the use of many various translations (interpretations) for comparative study, and the use of all available resources for reference.

We believe that the proper definition of a word in the ancient language will be directly related to the culture of the time in which the word is being used. A word may have different meanings depending upon the culture that is using it. In order to understand the correct definition of the Hebrew word from the ancient Hebrew language, it is important that we first understand the ancient Hebrew culture. For this reason we strive to understand the customs and culture of the ancients when we study the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures) and the Greek writings (New Testament) searching for revealed truth.

We believe that the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures), commonly known as the Old Testament, contains the preserved record, the reliable history, the foundational and infallible authoritative instructions for our Father’s dealings with His elect and chosen people Yisrael (Israel). The Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures), (except for the fictional book of Esther), has been preserved by Him to provide us with knowledge of His attributes, understanding, wisdom, and truth (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 Shabbat/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 New Testament, contains the preserved record of words that were spoken by YHWH’s (Yahweh’s) appointed and anointed Prophet Yahshua. These writings are also a reliable record (from its Hebrew/Aramaic originals) of the historical events that cover the Prophet’s teaching ministry to First Century Yisrael (Israel). This was "The word" (the oral expression) given to Yisrael (Israel) by YHWH (Yahweh) through His Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) dwelling within the Prophet Yahshua (John 1:14) and later, within the chosen Apostles.

We believe and accept for edification, knowledge, truth, and as authoritative, only the teachings recorded as having been spoken by the Prophet Yahshua as revealed to his followers, and as he taught using the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures). We also accept as authoritative the writings preserved from the original Apostles. 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 inspired Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures) or those taught by the Prophet Yahshua or his chosen 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/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 believe that the Greek manuscripts currently available to us are sufficient to preserve the teachings and teachings of the Prophet Yahshua, and the subsequent writings following him that were provided, written, and preserved for us by his chosen Apostles (Acts 1:21-22).

We believe that some of the sons of the elohim (powerful ones, "bullies" of the various races), adulterated (miscegenated with) the daughters of Adamic man (Gen. 6:1-2), resulting in a wicked race of people who were living in continuous wicked state (Gen. 6:5-6; 11-12). This wickedness and adulterated race of people became intolerable to YHWH (Yahweh) and ended in His subsequent destruction of this corrupt adulterated wicked people group through Noah’s area wide flood (Gen. 6:13,14).

We believe that the globe was at one time covered with water, but that the flood recorded in Gen. 7 was not a global flood. It was however significant in the fact that it destroyed the miscegenated descendants of Seth on the land within the area covered by the flood, except for Noah, his three sons, and their wives. This event is recorded in the history of many pre-Adamic races not directly affected by the flood, yet having knowledge of it. It 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, does not support a global flood theory. Furthermore, the word "earth" used in English translations (as in to ‘cover the whole earth’) does not translate into word "globe" but is an area of ground bordered by water.

We believe that YHWH (Yahweh) renewed the Adamic line of Seth (after the flood) through Noah, who was considered by YHWH (Yahweh) to be a righteous man and "blameless" in his genealogy (perfect, complete, pure in lineage), (Gen. 6:8-9). YHWH (Yahweh) 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 Adamic people of the line of Seth (Gen. 9:19). From the three sons of Noah, according to their generations (genealogy) the white Adamic nations commonly called the Caucasian race (of the sons of Noah) were separated (divided) after the flood (Gen. 10:32) and were subsequently spread over the land.

We believe YHWH (Yahweh) chose Abraham (descendant of Shem, descendant of Seth, son of Adam), (Gen. 11:10-26) out from the Adamic race and made an unconditional unilateral promise to him of greatness, land, seed (descendants), and blessing (undeserved favor), (Gen. 12:1-3). The same promise (Covenant) is reaffirmed and renewed in Gen. 15:1-21; 17:4-21; 22:15-18; given to Yitzchak (Isaac), son of Avraham (Abraham), in Gen. 26:3-5,24; and given to Ya'acov/Yisrael (Jacob/Israel), son of Yitzchak (Isaac), (Gen. 28:13-15; 35:9-12).

We believe that the Davidic Covenant is an extension and renewal of the Covenant YHWH (Yahweh) made with Avraham (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 (Yahweh) says, "I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, that you should be ruler over My people Yisrael (Israel)." The Davidic Covenant echoes the three promises of the first Covenant with Avraham (Abraham). Yahweh promised Abraham a great name, but David's name would be great because of the future King that would descend from him.

We believe that in the Davidic Covenant YHWH (Yahweh) promises rest for Yisrael (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 (Yahweh) said, "kings would come from his descendants" (Gen. 17:6). In particular, the Covenant 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 Covenant was passed on to David's descendant, the Prophet Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah), commonly known as J-sus Christ, that he was the one through whom YHWH (Yahweh) provided a means to redeemed First Century Yisrael (Israel) as recorded in the Greek writings (Matt. 15:24, 18:11; Luke 1:68). This has become commonly known as the Second (New) Covenant. Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah) is, and will be, the last, 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).

We believe that the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures) reveal to us how YHWH (Yahweh) sends His Prophets at His appointed times to save His people Yisrael (Israel) from error, and how He delivers (redeems) 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 Yisrael (Israel).

We believe that the prophet Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah) was YHWH’s (Yahweh’s) enlightenment to First Century Yisrael (Israel), the ‘lost tribes’ and to the Yahudi believers in his message living in the land of Yahud (Southern Kingdom) that had become enslaved by their corrupt Edomite priesthood, (Matt. 4:14-17). Yahshua was sent by YHWH (Yahweh) the Father, to provide Yisrael (Israel) and us (by kinship descent) an example for correct living in obedience to the covenant/contract we as True Yisrael (Israel) have with Him, and to announce the Kingdom (council) of heaven, i.e., Kingdom of Yahweh (Yahweh).

We believe that by trusting, believing in, and by becoming ‘doers’ of the word (Matt. 7) that was given to us by Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah), and by imitating the life example of obedience to the Father he set before us, we can renew our covenant/contract relationship with YHWH (Yahweh) 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 (Yahweh) and to eternal life. By our faithfulness, He redeems us.

We believe that the Prophet Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah), is the accepted Son of YHWH (Yahweh) Elohim (Might One) of Yisrael (Israel), and that he is the promised anointed one, as confirmed by the Greek writings, as attested by his appointed Apostles, by his followers, and by the many witnesses of his resurrection recorded in the Greek writings. He came to preach and announce to Yisrael (Israel) the Kingdom (whole counsel) of heaven, i.e., Kingdom of YHWH (Yahweh), (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 (Yahweh’s) Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit), 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 HaMashiach (Messiah) 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 (Yahweh’s) name (2 Sam. 7:13), the one promised to be called "the son of YHWH" (Yahweh), (2 Sam. 7:14), and that he is the one through whom the throne of King David over the spiritual house (house-hold) of Yisrael (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 Yisrael (Israel) did not last forever, but ended with his death (2 Chron. 9:31).

We believe that the proper personal and True Name of the appointed Son of YHWH (Yahweh) 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 HaMashiach (Messiah) 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 (Yahweh) the Father by the Hebrew custom of adoption at his baptism (Matt. 3:16-17), became the expressed oral reasoning (i.e. word) of YHWH (Yahweh), became the tabernacle (skinned tent) of YHWH (Yahweh) on earth, and was the appointed son through whom YHWH (Yahweh) was revealed and made Himself known to the house (house-hold) of Yisrael (Israel), (John 1:1-2, 14).

We believe that, like the Prophets before him, Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah) was sent to deliver/rescue the house (house-hold) of Yisrael (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 (Yahweh), (II Sam. 7:13). He came to become a light to "enlighten" the nations (tribes) of Yisrael (Israel), and be a glory to Yisrael (Israel), (Luke 2:30-32); to announce the coming of the Kingdom (council) of heaven, i.e., the Kingdom of YHWH (Yahweh), to prophesy the eminent coming destruction of the Temple and of Yerusalem (Jerusalem), (Matt. 24:10), all which was fulfilled in AD 70.

We believe that the Yisraelites (Israelites) who believed in the prophetic message of Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah) were delivered/saved from physical destruction leaving the city before the final advance and occupation of the Roman army, becoming the last and final Diaspora (dispersion) of Yisrael (Israel) subsequently spreading throughout all the nations of the globe (Matt. 24).

We believed that Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah) lived a sinless life (1 Peter 2:21-22) and was an example on how to keep Torah, and the commandments of YHWH (Yahweh). The Greek writings and witnesses confirm the indwelling power of YHWH’s (Yahweh’s) Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) 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; John 20:19-29). Yahshua is exalted to the right hand of Elohim (Might One), all power and authority is given to him by the Father (Matt. 28:18).

We believe that the Sovereign Almighty Creator YHWH (Yahweh) is the only Redeemer/Savior of the Commonwealth of Yisrael (Israel) that includes the twelve original tribes of Yisrael (Israel) and their descendants that have been scattered among all the nations of the globe. Yisrael (Israel) includes both the House of Yisrael (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 Yisrael (Israel), and for all wayward man, is by turning toward YHWH (Yahweh) who only is Elohim (Mighty One), by being forgiven and receiving the pardoning of one's sins through sincere repentance before Him YHWH (Yahweh). By a return toward the correct keeping of YHWH’s (Yahweh’s) Commandments the repentant sinner can again become an heir (returning prodigal) of YHWH (Yahweh) the Elohim (Might One) Father of Yisrael (Israel), and inherit eternal life (also taught by Yahshua in Matt. 19:16-17). The receiving and believing in the teachings and instructions of Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah), the deliverer of "lost" Yisrael (Israel) will result in a washing of spiritual regeneration and in a rebirth (renewing) of one's mind by YHWH’s (Yahweh’s) Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit), which is a confirmation of acceptance.

We believe in the words of Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah) 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).

We believe that the inward evidence of one’s repentance, redemption and subsequent faithfulness to YHWH (Yahweh) is the direct witness within him of the indwelling Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit), (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 (holiness), and the keeping of YHWH’s (Yahweh’s) Commandments.

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

We believe that Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah) was never a Human Sacrifice (human penalty payment), or that Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah) was sent to become a Human Sacrifice for the sins of the world. Furthermore, according to Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah) 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 (Yahweh) calls Human sacrifice something that He hates, and that it is an abomination to Him, "for every abomination to YHWH (Yahweh), 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 (Yahweh) when He tells us that Human sacrifice is such a horrible concept to Him, that it did not even come into His mind or to demand it from His creation: "They have built also the high places of Baalm (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 (Yahweh) would never accept His appointed and anointed son’s death on a pagan stake as a blood sacrifice (blood payment), for the forgiveness of sins (Psalm 106:37-38; Ezekiel 16:20). The very idea of that YHWH (Yahweh) would accept a human sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins is not found in the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures).

We believe the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures) is the foundation of Yisraelism (Israelism), 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 (Yahweh) to punish him for the sin, committed for making the Golden Calf. YHWH (Yahweh) tells Moses that the person who committed the sin is the person who must receive the punishment. YHWH (Yahweh) states this as a basic principle: "Every man shall be put to death [or punished] for his own sins." (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 blood sacrifice (blood payment) was not a necessary precondition before YHWH (Yahweh) would or could forgive. 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 (Yahweh) saw the works and hearts of the people of Ninevah. Specifically it says that YHWH (Yahweh) saw in their works that they stopped doing evil, and so YHWH (Yahweh) 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 (Yahweh) can be forgiven is not found in the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures). See Addendum B

We believe that the term "satan" as used in the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures) really reads, "HaSaTaN," which means "THE satan." The word "satan" in Hebrew simply means "adversary, opponent." The word in Hebrew is not a "name" but refers

to a position as an adversary or opponent someone has taken. YHWH (Yahweh) 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 (Hebrew Scriptures), The satan (adversary) only has power when granted by YHWH (Yahweh) the Almighty Sovereign Creator. "The" satan has no authority in and of himself, but is placed in an adversarial position by his Creator YHWH (Yahweh) to do what he is told. In the Tanakh (Hebrew Scripture), only YHWH (Yahweh) has the power over good and evil (bad), (Isaiah 45:5-7).

We believe that in order for a devil, a demon, or "The" satan (adversary) to have power and authority to challenge his Creator, is to believe in more than "ONE" Elohim (Mighty One), (Isaiah 43:10). Such belief would amount to polytheism, which is foreign to the truth that is found in the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures), therefore it would be of pagan origin. Furthermore, it would have to be considered an "oxymoron" and 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 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 HaMashiach (Messiah). Such conditions today can be diagnosed in modern terminology; some are even cured by drugs, yet they involve the same symptoms as in the ancient First Century culture.

We believe that Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah) simply took advantage of the vernacular of the times as seen in the following passages: Matt. 12:22, ‘Then was one brought unto him possessed with a devil’… vernacular of the time, ‘possessed with a devil,’ Diagnosis today "blind and dumb"; Mark 5:1-5, No man could bind him,….crying, and cutting himself with stones…,’ vernacular of the time, ‘a man with an unclean spirit,’ 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….,’ vernacular of the time, ‘hath a dumb spirit,’ 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." Vernacular of the time, ‘spirit of infirmity,’ 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" or "place of the dead" by Hebrew definition. It is the place where the body goes when someone dies --good or evil, Yisraelite (Israelite) or non-Yisraelite (non-Israelite). The Tanakh (Hebrew Scripture) does not contain the concept of the eternal "Christian" Hell. Most new translations have completely eliminated the word Hell from the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures) 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 "seed form" in the foundational books of the Law, the Prophets and the Psalms, i.e. the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures), we will not use it, or teach it as a foundational doctrine supported in Scripture. See Addendum C

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 a basic fundamental belief that good will be rewarded and evil will be punished. The Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures) confirms this inbred expectation of judgment: "Far be it from You (Yahweh) to do such a thing . . . treating the righteous and the wicked alike. Far be it from you! Will not the Judge (Yahweh) 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 (Yahweh) Elohim (Mighty One) 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 (Yahweh) 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 (Yahweh) 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 Elohim

(Mighty One) 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 judgement, for all men, in the age to come, at a place and in a time known only to the Almighty Sovereign Creator.

We believe in the covenant/contract YHWH (Yahweh) 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 (Yahweh) 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 (Yahweh) and that He is their Elohim (Might One).

We believe that 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

We believe that YHWH (Yahweh) 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 (Yahweh) instituted the Shabbat/Sabbath as a day of rest for mankind (Mark 2:27), and commanded all Yisrael (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 (Yahweh's) covenant with His people Yisrael (Israel), (Exodus 31:12-13; Ezk. 20:12, 20). Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah) confirmed that the seventh day Shabbat/Sabbath 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 (Yahweh) has set aside for sacred assembly (Lev. 23:3) and that Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah) Himself assembled on the Shabbat/Sabbath for worship to the Father YHWH (Yahweh) (Luke 4:16), and that the early Messianic Yisraelite assemblies met on the Shabbat/Sabbath for worship, Torah instruction, singing and fellowship among the assembly of true 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 (Yahweh) is our Elohim (Mighty One) 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 holy time for physical rest, spiritual fellowship and extra Bible study and prayer, the Shabbat/Sabbath should be the crowning point of the week for every true believer.

INTRODUCTION - Elohim (Mighty One) has established Annual Shabbat/Sabbaths (Feast Days) which are to be observed by his people. Each annual Holy Day is a memorial to some great act or deed of Elohim (Mighty One) 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 (Yahweh's) Word in remembrance of His past, present and future works for us. The power of salvation is found in obedience to Elohim’s (Mighty One’s) word. For it is better to obey than sacrifice.

We believe that the Annual Shabbat/Sabbaths can best be understood by us if we bear in mind the preeminence of Elohim (Mighty One) over Adamic man. The things that Elohim (Mighty One) 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

Elohim (Mighty One). There is simply nothing available for us, with our limited concepts to measure our Elohim (Mighty One) 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 Elohim (Mighty One) does and speaks to us. These two things are foremost in understanding the annual Shabbat/Sabbaths. What Elohim (Mighty One) does is forever; what he says Adamic man must live by (Psalms 19:9; Eccl. 3:14; Deut. 8:1-3).

We believe that the Annual Shabbat/Sabbaths both memorialize and perpetuate the words and mighty deeds of Elohim (Mighty One). They stand as beacons in the lives of His people Yisrael (Israel). Each Feast also signifies an attribute of YHWH (Yahweh). They serve to teach us of past and future relationships we have and will have with Elohim (Mighty One). The Annual Shabbat/Sabbaths are listed and summarized in the 23rd chapter of the book of Leviticus. What follows in this Statement of Belief is a recap of the observance of the Holy Feasts of Elohim (Mighty One) by the Household of YHWH (Yahweh). 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 (Yahweh) gave His Moadim/Feast Days to Yisrael (Israel) to be observed and kept by all the descendants of Yisrael (Israel) throughout all their generations, and that these times are enjoined upon Redeemed Yisrael (Israel) today living among the nations of the globe.

We believe that Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day, etc. are pagan-derived substitutes for the Creator's annual Shabbat/Sabbaths (Holy Days) and Feasts, and not to be observed. We are to shun false worship (Deuteronomy 12:29-32) and keep the Scriptural Holy Days of Leviticus 23, which portray the Almighty's past and future dealings with Adamic man. Properly keeping these annual occasions for Yisrael (Israel) produces joy and helps us understand His plan for us.

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 Elohim (Mighty One) 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 to the then whole globe, that the true Elohim (Mighty One) of all creation had chosen a nation unto himself (Exodus 5:1-3; 6:1 -8). In the process of delivering this nation, Elohim (Mighty One) brought the world's greatest nation Egypt (at that time) to its knees. And in doing so, placed fear in the hearts of all surrounding nations. This mighty work of deliverance is memorialized and perpetrated in the observance of Passover and 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.

We believe Elohim (Mighty One) established a seven (7) day period, proclaiming that unleavened bread must be eaten seven days (Ex. 12:15). Included, within these seven days, are both Passover (Abib 14) and the Feast of Unleavened Bread (Abib 15). This commemorates the departure of Israel from Egypt. We have previously put all leavening and leavened products out of our dwellings. Now for seven full days we eat only unleavened products and abstain from all leavening. This represents our earnest, heartfelt desire to put sin against YHWH (Yahweh) out of our lives. These facts are evident in all additional records of Scripture, and were observed in like manner by Yahshua (commonly known as J-sus) and his disciples (Matt. 26:17; Mark 14:12; Luke 22:7-8). There exists no proof from the scriptures that this period is an eight- (8) day celebration. Some additional texts shows the celebration of the seven (7) days (2 Chronicles 30:13-27; Ezekiel 45:21-25).

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. Yahshua and his disciples, were not confused about the period, according to Luke 22:7-8, they knew that the Passover Lamb must be killed on the day of unleavened bread which was the first day of the seven day period (Abib 14). The whole seven-day Feast should be a time of fellowship, singing, prayer and study of the Scriptures.

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. Always remember that 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 (Yahweh) in relationship to His people Yisrael (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, therefore, always fall 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 (Yahweh) states it. An example is found in Leviticus 25:1-7, where Elohim (Mighty One) directs Yisrael (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, Yisrael (Israel) was ordered by Elohim (Mighty One) 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 Yisrael (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). Elohim (Mighty One) 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 this feast of firstfruits (Leviticus 23:9-11). For Elohim (Mighty One) has ordained His feasts as statutes forever (Leviticus 23:1-3). Elohim (Mighty One) 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 Elohim (Mighty One). The Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit), which was the firstfruit of the Spirit, was given on the day of this great Feast. The Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) came upon the 120 in the upper room, on the 6th of Sivan, the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4).

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 Elohim (Mighty One) as one of His Holy Feast 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 Elohim’s (Mighty One’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 Elohim (Mighty One) fill his house on this day (2 Chronicles 5:1-14).

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 (Yahweh). 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 Elohim (Mighty One). 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 Elohim (Mighty One) has chosen, with its blessings built in, is described in the 58th chapter of Isaiah.

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 of YHWH (Yahweh) on this earth, as announced by Yahshua’s HaMashiach (Messiah’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), Elohim (Mighty One) yet provided for them. Now that we are in our comfortable homes, the Tents remind us of what Elohim (Mighty One) 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 Elohim (Mighty One) 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 and Father YHWH (Yahweh), and eternal King Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah).

We believe the congregation of true and faithful Believers (Redeemed Yisrael/Israel) is the true "Ekklesia (called-out) Assembly." It is the global Assembly of Yahweh, of True Yisrael (Israel), that has been called out from among all the nations to worship YHWH (Yahweh) Elohim (Might One) of Yisrael (Israel), of which the most visible is the local Redeemed Yisrael (Israel) Assemblies and home based Fellowships. The physical Assemblies demonstrate the spiritual house (house-hold) of YHWH (Yahweh) that Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah) seed of David, is building for YHWH’s name, that was established on the foundation of the Hebrew Scriptures (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 of the True "Ekklesia (called-out), is an agency of YHWH (Yahweh) Elohim (Might One) of Yisrael (Israel), with the specific appointment to fulfill the Great Commission by bringing the message of deliverance given to Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah) by YHWH (Yahweh) to all the nations (house-holds) of Yisrael (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 (Yahweh) Elohim (Might One) of Yisrael (Israel); to be the means by which Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah) is building the house (house-hold) of believers for YHWH (Yahweh), and to become perfected by imitating YHWH's (Yahweh's) Son (Matt. 12:50).

We believe mikveh (baptism) by immersion is commanded for all that believe in the message delivered by Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah). All who repent from wickedness and turn to YHWH (Yahweh) ought to be baptized. They are thereby accepting YHWH (Yahweh) as only Redeemer and Savior. Baptism is a public sign of repentance and renewal.

We believe that all true believers are entitled to, and should expect, and seek the promises of the Father YHWH (Yahweh) of the spiritual mikveh (baptism) of the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit), and to be filled with the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) receiving the blessings given by the Father YHWH (Yahweh), including the endowment of strength for living a dedicated sinless life in the house-hold of YHWH (Yahweh).

We believe that the Jutes, Danes, Saxons, Angles, Vikings, Celts, Normans, and most all of the white European ‘Caucasian’ people are the true True Yisrael (Israel) of the Diaspora. The Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) is now

indwelling many of these believers so that they are coming to know YHWH (Yahweh) their Almighty Sovereign Creator. Yahudah and Yisrael (Israel), the two Kingdoms, have now become one nation (of the Diaspora), the Kingdom of YHWH (Yahweh).

We believe that all Prophecies in the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures) were fulfilled by the culmination of the destruction of Yerusalem (Jerusalem) and the third temple by the Roman Army in AD 70. This event occurred exactly as was prophesied by the Prophet Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah), 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 the coming of the Prophet Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah), was a fulfillment to the words spoken by the Prophet Nathan to King David, that from David’s seed (a physical descendant) would come one who would build a house (house-hold) for the name of YHWH (Yahweh); that through this coming one the throne of David’s Kingdom would be established forever (2 Sam. 7:13); that this heir would be a son of His father YHWH (2 Sam. 7:14); one from whom the mercy of Yahweh (Yahweh) would never depart (2 Sam. 7:15). The predicted destruction of Yerusalem (Jerusalem) of the Temple and of cultic Yahudaism in 70 AD, was the real "End-times," also referred to as the "end of the World" i.e., the end of the formal cultic (ceremonial) Yahudi Religious system.

We believe that King David miss-understood Nathan’s prophecy, believing that Solomon was his appointed seed; however, it is clear, using correct Hebrew exegeses, that YHWH (Yahweh) was not referring to a physical house or a Temple made for HIM of wood and stone (Isaiah 66:1), but a spiritual house, a house-hold, a tabernacle, built by Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah), and formed from the collective assembly of Torah keeping believing Yisraelites (Israelites), this would be the house-hold, the tabernacle, and the Kingdom of YHWH (Yahweh) that would never end.

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 BC. 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 (Yahweh) declared by Yahshua HaMashiach (Messiah), 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 HaMashiach (Messiah).

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 Yisrael (Israel); they are binding in our age; they are important to maintain our physical health. Although these laws pertain only to Yisraelites (Israelites), non-Yisraelites (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 (Yahweh) to benefit the other races if they are inclined and willing to learn from YHWH’s (Yahweh’s) Torah.

We believe that Homosexuality, Adultery (miscegenation, race mixing), Fornication, Abortion, etc., are all abominations to YHWH (Yahweh) and forbidden by Yisraelites (Israelites), and we do not accept these behaviors as acceptable or moral. These perverted actions are also violations of YHWH’s (Yahweh) 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 (Yahweh) 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 (Yahweh).

We believe that YHWH’s (Yahweh's) Torah is perfect; therefore, a government in the form of a theocracy based upon YHWH’s (Yahweh’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 (Yahweh) has given to us by man made regulations (Deut. 4:1-2), therefor only the laws YHWH (Yahweh) 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 Yisraelites (Israelites), (Deut. 28). For non-Yisraelite nations, it is because of disobedience to the Natural Laws (General Revelation) they have been given. Both laws are provided by YHWH (Yahweh) for maintaining order and a civil society, and when kept will bring blessings to the upholder, but when violated will bring curses.

Copyright October 09, 2006,
by A.O.Y., Cascade, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
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http://assemblyoftrueisrael.com/
e-mail: AOYCascade@assemblyoftrueisrael.com
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