11 But that no man is justified (receives salvation) by the law (Torah) in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just (those saved) shall live by faith. Habakkuk 2:4 “Behold, his soul which is lifted up [the proud] is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.” To those... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 12:14-25 ….Do Not Reject God’s Warning
Do Not Reject God’s Warning 14 Follow peace (set at one again) with all men, and holiness (cleansing, set apart to YHVH), without which no man shall see the Lord: 15 Looking diligently (beware) lest any man fail (fall short) of the grace of God; lest (forbidding) any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby... Continue Reading →
Galatians 2:11-21 … Peters confliction
11 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. Peter was being convinced by the Circumcision Party of the need to follow Jewish ordinances and traditions of men in order to gain salvation. These people believed as they always had, Torah first and salvation second.... Continue Reading →
Galatians 2:1-10 … salvation 1st obedience 2nd
2:1 Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. 2 And I went up by revelation (personal appearance), and communicated unto them (the assembly/people of Jerusalem) that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation (those in high position {similar... Continue Reading →
Galatians 1:14-23 … dividing from the world
14 And profited (advanced) in the Jews' religion (the strict adherence of the Pharisees, the Talmud and Halacha) above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. 15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, Acts 9:15 “But... Continue Reading →
Galatians 1:6-13 … Paul vs. traditions of men
6 I marvel (wonder in shock) that ye are so soon removed (change sides) from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: (reverting back to the sacrifices, rituals and ceremonies of the Pagan belief systems.) 2 Timothy 3:8 “Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the... Continue Reading →
Introduction to Galatians
Galatia in southern Anatolia, the New Testament says that the churches of Galatia (Antioch of Pisidia, Iconium, Lystra and Derbe) were founded by Paul himself in Acts 16:1-8. “Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and... Continue Reading →
Daniel 7:21-28 …war against the saints
21 I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them; The Pope will again wage war against the true believers as was done during the Inquisitions. "It is forbidden for laymen (common man) to read the Old and New Testaments. - We forbid them most severely to have the above... Continue Reading →
Namely What ….part 9 (Num. 13:4-15)
4 And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben (Behold a son), Shammua (renowned) the son of Zaccur. 5 Of the tribe of Simeon (Hear Him), Shaphat (judge) the son of Hori. 6 Of the tribe of Judah (Give Him Praise), Caleb (cry out) the son of Jephunneh. 7 Of the tribe of Issachar (He brings reward),... Continue Reading →
2 Timothy 3:13-17 …defining scripture
2 Timothy 3:13-17 (HCSB) 13 Evil people and impostors will become worse, deceiving and being deceived. Something “evil” or wicked is anything that stops something or someone from being able or capable of fulfilling their Divine purpose. 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed. You know those who taught you, 15 and you know... Continue Reading →