What is this "Gospel" or "Besorah" of Good News?
NOTE: The word Gospel is derived from the Greek language meaning glad tidings. Most articles you will find on this website will refer to the Hebrew language. The word "Besorah" in the Hebrew language means "message" or "report". Therefore, the word "Besorah" will be used in reference to the Messiah's "Message" of Salvation.
Simply put...Yahushua, the only begotten son of the Most High Elohim, Our One and ONLY Creator, YHWH (Yahuah), was born into the flesh and walked perfectly according to the Commandments (instructions) of the Most High.
Yahushua accomplished perfectly what we repeatedly fail to do. Therefore, His success allows us to REPENT when we fall short of perfection. However, it DOES NOT give us permission to continuously and purposely disobey His instructions (Ten Commandments).
The instructions (commandments) were never destroyed, altered, or "nailed to a tree", as is erroneously preached by pastors in Christian churches and organizations.
See Yahuah's instructions here.
Why should we call Him Yahushua instead of Jesus?
"Jesus" is the name which is supposedly the Greek equivalent of the name Joshua that is found in most Bibles. However, Hebrew names cannot be transliterated or translated, as they lose their meaning. For example, the name Yahushua literally means "Yahuah is Salvation". The name Joshua is an english translation of the name Yahushua, however, the letter "J" is only 500 years old so therefore it too would not be acceptable. When we refer to God, there is no clarification as to which "God" we are referring to. The word God is actually derived from a pagan god named "Gad". The word "Lord" actually means "Baal", which is another name for Satan.
Yahuah was very careful to have his name set-apart from all other deity names. He knows that those who truly love Him will long to call Him by His true name, YHWH (Yahuah).
Are Names Really that Important?
Many Christians think that it is okay with the Creator to call him whatever name they desire. They are also quick to label those who desire to call Yahuah by His true name, 'Sacred Namers'. But they tend to forget that every time they go to their Sunday church service and recite the "Lord's Prayer", they are also declaring that Yahuah's name is Sacred, or more correctly, "Set-Apart" (Qodesh in the Hebrew language). The prayer that Yahushua taught us to say includes the phrase "Hallowed be thy name". Well, how can His name be "Hallowed" or "Sacred" if we can call him whatever we wish? And how can His name be "Sacred" if we don't even know what His name is? This is hypocrisy no matter how you look at it.
If you truly love someone, don't you want to call them by the name they desire to be called? What if your best friend insisted on calling you some other name. Would you really like it? I don't think so. Do you recall the feeling when that person you fell in love with called you by your name for the first time? It means a lot to know someone's given name. Can you imagine your fiance not knowing your name? Would you marry someone who insisted on rejecting your true name for another name? I think not! After all, we (Y'Israel) are to be the bride who will be united with our bridegroom, Yahushua. Well, do you think Yahushua desires to marry a bride who doesn't even know his true name and who has not been made a virgin through obedience to His instructions? Again...I think not!
If you study Yahuah's Words closely, you will discover how very important names are to Him. He is even going to give us a new name when we enter back into his kingdom. Names are VERY IMPORTANT, whether you want to yield to this truth or not. Regardless of your feelings about it, Yahuah told Moshe (Moses) to tell the children of Y'Israel that YHWH would be his name FOREVER. Forever is a long time and we MUST follow His instructions if we truly love Him.
You may also take note that many of the prophets and apostles of Yahushua had Yahuah's name (Yahu) atttached to the beginings or ends of their names. For example: Yermiyahuah (Jeremiah), Ishiyahu (Isaiah), Mattityahu (Matthew), Yahonnan (John), etc.
Why doesn't my pastor call the Heavenly Father and the Messiah by their true Names?
This is not really a difficult question to answer; however, the answer has been hidden from people for centuries. It is a fact that the first Scriptures (Bibles) that were printed did indeed contain the name of the Creator, YHWH. Unfortunately, the name was removed and replaced with LORD. Jewish Rabbis declared the name too sacred to utter and many english translated Bibles stated that the name was too difficult to pronounce. However, keep in mind that by refusing to utter His Set-Apart name, violates His third commandment which clearly states that we are NOT to bring His Set-Apart Name to Destruction / Ruin (Shoah). This is another example of one of the commandments that has been mis-translated from the Hebrew language. Remember: Seek and you shall find the truth!
But I speak English, not Hebrew!
This is a poor excuse that many Christians use to avoid seeking the full truth and receiving greater understanding of Yah's Scriptures. Little do they realize that the English language does not represent the Hebrew meaning well at all; especially when it comes to names (see above text). Knowing that the Hebrew language is the language chosen by our Creator, and was most likely the languge that all men spoke before the tower of Babylon caused Yahuah to confound the language, it may be safe to assume that the Hebrew language will be that which is spoken in Yahuah's Kingdom that is to come. With that aside, we need to understand that the ancient Hebrews thought differently about many things. They always applied action to their thoughts as opposed to feelings. While this author does not believe that it is necessary to learn the Hebrew language in full, it is necessary to take the time to understand the foundation of the language, perhaps starting with just the alphabet, to receive a clearer understanding of Yahuah's Words to us. After all, it is a lot of fun! The ancient Hebrew language consists of pictures that artistically represent the meanings of the words. It is very poetic in a sense, and if you seek to learn more, you will realize how very important and how beautiful Yah's written language really is.
NOTE: The modern Hebrew language and alphabet is not the same as the ancient and Paleo scripts. The modern is much more confusing, therefore, this author recommends you first become familiar with the ancient and/or Paleo scripts.
To learn more about the ancient Hebrew language, click here.
Yahushua Re-Established and Magnified the Instructions, He DID NOT Destroy Them!
Many Christians are taught to believe that since the Messiah "fulfilled" the law or instructions, that we no longer need to adhere to them. This is a huge fallacy. Yahushua did in fact fulfill them, but what this accomplished was a removal of the separation between man and Creator (Yahuah). This Love, Obedience and Physical Sacrifice from Yahushua Messiah has ultimately given us a chance to return home to Yahuah, IF and ONLY IF, we make a continuous effort to truly repent (turn back), be set apart from the current world that is Satan's kingdom, and truly love Yahuah with all of our heart, mind, soul, and strength. However, keep in mind that you CANNOT love Yahuah with all of your heart, mind, soul, and strength if you continue to follow the religions of man and its false/pagan doctrines.
Since we currently think in a Roman-Greco mindset whereas everything is based on "feelings" as opposed to a Hebrew mindset whereas everything was based on "actions", then we completely miss the meaning behind Yahushua's words to us. In fact, He made the instructions even more difficult (magnified them)...even though we may not be sinning in the physical, we may be sinning in our minds and He made it clear that this behavior was not acceptable. The Pharisees and Sadducees had confused Yah's people so much with their adding and subtracting to Yah's instructions, that the Messiah had to make things clear once again. He was our example to follow since the enemy had come and sewn his seed among the people of Yahuah and corrupted Yah's instructions, thus making the instructions of none effect for Yah's people to know how to return home to Him.
Be aware that purposeful disobedience to Yahuah's instructions (law), caused by personal pride and the unwillingness to repent (turn back to Torah and Yah's ways) because you love religion and the traditions of man more, will ultimately lead to death.
What did Yahushua's Obedience Accomplish?
Many things. His perfect obedience and love for Yahuah qualified Him to be the lamb...the perfect sacrifice whereas we would have the opportunity to return home to Yahuah through repentance.
What is True Repentance?
To "repent" literally means to "turn back". It does not mean that you continuously sin and then continuously just say you are "sorry". To truly repent, you must make your best effort to STOP SINNING. True repentance is an ACTION, NOT a FEELING. Yahuah laid out His instructions for our lives very plainly in His Torah and even wrote His 10 Commandments in stone. Things that are written in stone NEVER CHANGE.
What is Torah?
Torah is the first five books of the Scriptures as recorded by Moshe (Moses). The word Torah in the Hebrew language literally means to "Hit the Mark". By keeping the instructions and understanding the prophecies presented to us by Yahuah in His Torah, then we will always hit the nail on the head and will consequently be walking the Straight and Narrow Path to Salvation as opposed to the Crooked and Broad Path which leads to Death.
Proverbs 28:9 "He that turneth away his ear from hearing the Torah (Yah's Instructions), even his prayer shall be abomination."
What are the Messiah's Commandments?
They are the same as His Father's commandments. After all, Yahushua was Yahuah, the Most High in the flesh. Keep in mind, however, that the sacrificial instructions were no longer in effect once Yahushua's blood was shed.
What does it mean to "Believe" or to have "Faith"?
Again, we currently think in a Roman-Greco mindset whereas everything is based on "feelings" as opposed to a Hebrew mindset whereas everything was based on "actions". Therefore, when we think of the word "Believe" or to have "Faith", we assume this means that we have some sort of "feeling" about something. However, our Hebrew ancestors viewed "Faith" through action. For example, you may "feel" that you love someone and that is where it ends for you. But the Hebrew brethren viewed love as something connected to an action. Therefore, if they truly loved someone, they showed that they loved that person through an action. With all of this, we can now have an understanding that to truly have "Faith" and to "Believe" in Yahuah and His Only Begotten Son, is to Guard His Instructions for our lives. In order to guard something, we must take action to do so by observing and DOING all that Yahuah has instructed us to do. This is TRUE LOVE and this is the WHOLE DUTY OF MAN.
What about Salvation by Grace?
There is no such concept of "Salvation by Grace" presented in the Torah or the Besorah (Gospel) of Yahushua the Messiah. Therefore, it is fallacy. This concept is derived mainly from the false apostle Saul/Paul. Please learn more about Paul's deceptive doctrine here.
What about "Once Saved, Always Saved"?
This concept is another fallacy. Christianity will teach that all you must do to be "Saved" is to "believe" that the Messiah walked the earth, was crucified and then rose from the dead. This is not the case. Our Messiah told us that we must follow Him to attain life. What does it mean to follow in someone's footsteps? Simple....it means to do as they do. If you follow in your father's footsteps, then you would do like your father does, wouldn't you? Well, Yahuah is your Heavenly Father (Abba) and He asks that you follow in His footsteps so that you can be found worthy to return home to Him.
Is Salvation Really that Simple?
In a sense...YES. But not in the way that religion will teach you. Referring back to "Salvation by Grace"...we can see that this concept does not involve full obedience, but instead is more about possessing a "feeling" or "belief" in a death and a resurrection. Therefore, belief in a death and a resurrection to receive life may seem super easy, right? BUT, nothing that is super easy is ever realistic. Recall the saying..."If it's too good to be true, then it's just that...a BIG FAT LIE." Well, it is our adversay, Lucifer/Satan, who has brought confusion to quite a simple task. When you truly love someone, then you will desire to obey their will for you and it will in a sense come easy for you. Yahushua said many times, if you love me, then you will follow my commandments. Salvation is accomplished through true love for our Creator, Yahuah. He is our Abba (Father) and he demands discipline just like your earthly parents do. Remember, parents chastise us for our own good and they always do it out of love for us and for our well-being. Yahuah is no different; however, he will only be patient for so long. He has given us over 2,000 years to make up our minds and our hearts about whether we are going to be loyal to Him and His ways, or if we are going to continue to follow the traditions and doctrines of man and ultimately follow the adversary's ways. We have all been given free-will...so Wake Up to Truth before it is Too Late. Yahuah is TESTING you!
How do I set myself apart to Yahuah and obtain salvation without giving up religion and its traditions?
That is impossible and this is the part that is the most difficult to accomplish. However, true love for Yahuah will not make it a burden, but a blessing. To be worthy of the Messiah, you must be willing to give up all the traditions of man and the world's religions. At first this may seem quite daunting, but it is necessary nonetheless. Your world will need to be turned on its ear. You may lose friends and family members may even turn against you for His namesake. Remember that Yahushua told us that this would happen if you truly followed Him. But just think of the rewards of doing just that! Yes, it may seem like a sacrifice, but it is a small one compared to the sacrifice that Yahushua made for you. Think about this truth for a moment...we are not called to be SINLESS, we are called to be FOUND WORTHY. Yahuah counts our efforts for good and when we fall short, He knows if we truly repent and make our best effort to get back on track. He can see True love for Him in your heart. Again, how do we accomplish this task of worthiness? Read the above text and you will begin to have understanding on how to Repent and to be Made Worthy to Be Yahushua's Bride. You must remove yourself from all that you have been traditionally taught by men, you must read His Word with a Hebraic mindset, and you must obey His instructions for your life. Again...this, and ONLY THIS, is how you show TRUE LOVE for Yahuah.
See Yahuah's Instructions here.
HalleluYAH (Praise Yahuah) and Shalom (to be made whole)!