Honor Yahweh's Word: "The Apostle Paul's Authority"

"The Apostle Paul's Authority"

"For this I was appointed a preacher, an apostle and a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth." 1 Timothy 2:7

"But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God."
Acts 20:24

"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."
Acts 2:42

"Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. Now I praise you because you remember me in everything and hold firmly to the traditions, just as I delivered them to you."
1 Corinthians 11:1

"We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will continue to do what we command. For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined manner among you,nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we kept working night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you; not because we do not have the right to this, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example. If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be put to shame. Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother."
2 Thessalonians 3:4,7-9,14-15

"Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us."Philippians 3:17

"The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you."
Philippians 4:9

^"For I consider myself not in the least inferior to the most eminent apostles. But even if I am unskilled in speech, yet I am not so in knowledge; in fact, in every way we have made this evident to you in all things."
2 Corinthians 11:5-6

^"Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance, persecutions, and sufferings... But evil men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work."
2 Timothy 10-17

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The purpose of this Blog is to encourage a thorough and accurate study of the Bible and relative historical facts in an effort to determine the truth.*

Neil Jennings Braithwaite

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Yahshua (Jesus) said:

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. John 14:6

“If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” John 8:31-32

He who rejects Me and does not receive My sayings, has one who judges him; the word I spoke is what will judge him at the last day. For I did not speak on My own initiative, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a commandment as to what to say and what to speak. I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me.” John 12:47-50

“This is eternal life, that they may know You, the one (monos) true God, and Yahshua Messiah whom You have sent.” John 17:3

Out of respect for revealed truth, whenever possible, original content will use the proper, eternal and memorial name of the God if Israel - Yahweh (YHWH - Exodus 3:15) rather than the generic "titles" LORD or God, and the Hebrew name He gave His son - Yahshua (Yahweh is Salvation).

Why I spell the Messiah's name "Yahshua" and not "Yehshua" Click Here

*Content of posts or links not written by the Editor of HonorGodsWord.com may not always represent the expressed beliefs of the Editor.

Surely you know "THEIR" names?

Who has ascended into heaven and descended?
Who has gathered the wind in his fists?
Who has wrapped the waters in his garment?
Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is His NAME or His son's NAME?
Surely you know?
Proverbs 30:4

Do YOU know the "personal" names of the God of Israel and His only begotten son?

This is not a random question - it's a question being asked directly from scripture - and the questioner expects YOU to know the correct answer.

“Surely you know?”

YAHWEH (YHWH) is the "eternal and memorial name" given to Moses by the God of Israel in Exodus 3:15.

YAHSHUA (Joshua) is the Hebrew name Yahweh gave His son. Matthew 1:21

Fact: The name Yahweh has been known since Moses received it directly from Him at the burning bush. Likewise, the name Yahshua has been known since Mary and Joseph received it directly from the angel Gabriel. Neither of these names has ever been lost - they have just been ignored and replaced.

If this is true, then why use another name - a different name?

Do names really matter?

Those who know your name will put their trust in you, for you, Yahweh, have not forsaken those who seek you. Psalms 9:10

Click here to find out.

Who is Yahshua's God?

Yahshua was a Jew and believed there was only one true God of Israel. His creed was the Shema of Deuteronomy 6:4-9 - the monotheist creed of all Jews. Yahshua was NOT a trinitarian, nor did he ever espouse such a doctrine.

"...and Yahshua answered him, `The first and most important of all the commands [is], Hear, O Israel, Yahweh is our God, Yahweh is ONE." Mark 12:29

"And this is eternal life: to know You (Yahweh), the ONE [Greek: monos - alone, solitary - without a companion] true God, and the one whom you sent—Yahshua Messiah." John 17:3

The Apostle Paul said the Messiah's God was also his God - and that the two were not both God.

"For there is ONE God, and ONE mediator also between God and men, the MAN [anthrópos - human] Yahshua Messiah" 1 Timothy 2:5

The ONE GOD Yahweh and the ONE MAN Messiah do NOT equal ONE God!

Link: Is the Trinity Doctrine a lie?

Read More on the Trinity Issue..

Yahweh Named His Son Yahshua - Not Jesus

Yahshua: Yah (Yahweh) & shua (salvation)

And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall NAME him Yahshua. Luke 1:31

“She will bear a Son; and you shall call His NAME Yahshua, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21

"And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other NAME under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12

“Whoever will call on the NAME of Yahshua will be saved.”
Romans 10:13, Acts 2:21

To the angel of the ekklesia in Philadelphia write:
"I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can shut, because you have a little power, and have kept My word, and have not denied My NAME." Revelation 3:8-9

READ MORE: Here, Here and Here

Yahshua never used the word "Church"

"And I say that you are Peter/Petros [Small stone], and on this petra [Large rock] I will build my Ekklesia, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." Matthew:16:18

Yahshua Messiah said "I will build MY "Ekklesia." The Greek word Ekklesia means called-out assembly, or called-out community. So why do most bibles translate Ekklesia as "church" (Greek: kyriakos), which means a "building?" Who is responsible for changing the word Ekklesia to church over 100 times in the bible - and Why did they do it? Click here to find out why it should matter to every Christian.

Denominations = Divisions

"Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of Yahshua Messiah, that you all agree and that there be NO DIVISIONS among you, but that you be made complete in the SAME mind and in the SAME judgment. Now I mean this, that each one of you is saying, “I am of Paul,” and “I of Apollos,” and “I of Cephas,” and “I of Christ.” Has Yahshua Messiah been divided? Paul was not crucified for you, was he? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?" 1 Corinthians 1:10-14

"Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions, divisions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and TURN AWAY FROM THEM. For such men are slaves, not of our Messiah but of their own appetites; and by their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.
Romans 16:17-18

By scriptural definition, denominations are exclusive divisions of the true Ekklesia based on different doctrines, creeds and traditions of men. By Paul's own words, denominations are divisions that render the Ekklesia "incomplete." Paul exhorts Christians, by the name of Yahshua, that there should "be NO DIVISIONS" within the Ekklesia - only UNITY of the "SAME MIND" and the "SAME JUDGMENT." Paul "urges" Christians to "TURN AWAY" from men who cause "dissensions, divisions and hindrances."

What was the Gospel Message that Yahshua preached?

"Whatever Yahshua preached, it got people excited. Even the demons were riled up. And Yahshua’s message angered most of the religious leaders he encountered. In the end, it got him killed on a Roman cross. So what exactly was this inspiring, challenging, goading, and apparently subversive message of Yahshua Messiah all about?" READ MORE: HERE and HERE.

So how important is it to both understand and believe the gospel that Yahshua Messiah preached?

Now after John had been taken into custody, Yahshua came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of Yahweh, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of Yahweh is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:14-15

Today's "Church" Hierarchy (Clergy vs. Laity)

But he [Yahshua] told them, “The kings of the unbelievers rule over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called benefactors [Title of honor]. But you [My disciples] are NOT to do so. On the contrary, whoever desires to be greatest among you should become like the youngest [Recent convert], and the one who leads should become like the one who serves [A slave who waits on guests]. Because who is greater, the one who sits at the table, or the one who serves? It is the one at the table, isn’t it? But I [Yahshua] am among you as [An example] one who serves. Luke 22:25-27

"But in vain do they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the precepts of men."

~ WARNING ~ WARNING ~
"Scripture clearly predicts that false teachers and a counterfeit church system will come to the height of power in the last days."

“Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves."
~ Yahshua Messiah: Matthew 7:15

"I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking corrupt things to draw away disciples after them. Therefore be on the alert..."
~ The Apostle Paul: Acts 20:29-31

"Now I urge you, brethren, identify and expose those who cause dissensions, divisions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them. For such men are slaves, not of our Messiah but of their own appetites; and by their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.
~ The Apostle Paul: Romans 16:17-18

"But what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may cut off opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the matter about which they are boasting. For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of the Messiah. No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their deeds.
~ The Apostle Paul: 2 Corinthians 11:12-15

"But it was because of the false brethren secretly brought in, who had sneaked in to spy out our liberty which we have in Yahshua Messiah, in order to bring us into bondage."
~ The Apostle Paul: Galatians 2:4

"Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. For many [false teachers] walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Yahshua Messiah, whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and whose glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things."
~ The Apostle Paul: Philippians 3:17-19

"But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron..."
~ The Apostle Paul: 1 Timothy 4:1-2

“But evil men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived."
~ The Apostle Paul: 2 Timothy 3:13

"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths."
~ The Apostle Paul: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

"Children, it is the last hour; and just as you heard that anti-messiah is coming, even now many anti-messiahs have appeared; from this we know that it is the last hour. They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, so that it would be shown that they all are not of us."
~ The Apostle John: 1 John2:18-20

"Reject a factious man [specializing in half-truths and misrepresentations "to win others over" - to their personal opinion and misguided zeal – while creating harmful divisions] after a first and second warning, knowing that such a man is perverted and is sinning, being self-condemned."
~ The Apostle Paul: Titus 3:10-11

"Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from Yahweh as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. ...But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep."
~ The Apostle Peter: 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2:1-3

"For certain persons have crept in unnoticed, those who were long beforehand marked out for this condemnation, ungodly persons who turn the grace of Yahweh into licentiousness and deny our only Master and Lord, Yahshua Messiah. Woe to them! For they have gone the way of Cain, and for pay they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam. These are the ones who cause divisions, worldly-minded, devoid of the Spirit."
~ Jude: Jude 1:3-4, 11, 19

"Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings"
~ The Apostle Paul Hebrews 13:9

"You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward Yahweh? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of Yahweh."
~ The Apostle James: James 4:4

"I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth. Because you say, “I am rich, and have become wealthy, and have need of nothing,” and you do not know that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked, I advise you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness will not be revealed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent."
~ Yahshua Messiah: Revelation 3:15-19

The Pastor...

"He is the fundamental figure of the Protestant faith. So prevailing is the pastor in the minds of most Christians that he is often better known, more highly praised, and more heavily relied upon than Jesus Christ Himself! The un-scriptural clergy/laity distinction has done untold harm to the body of Christ. It has divided the believing community into first and second-class Christians… and perpetuates an awful falsehood – namely, that some Christians are more privileged than others to serve the Lord… We believe the pastoral office has stolen your right to function as a full member of Christ’s body. It has distorted the reality of the body, making the pastor a giant mouth and transforming you into a tiny ear. It has rendered you a mute spectator who is proficient at taking sermon notes and passing an offering plate. The contemporary pastor is the most unquestioned fixture in twenty-first-century Christianity. Yet not a strand of Scripture supports the existence of this office. "
~ ‘Pagan Christianity?’

Beware of/Expose False Teaching

Romans 16:17-18

I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Yahshua Messiah, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

2 Timothy 4:3-4

For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.

Matthew 7:15

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

1 John 4:1

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from Yahweh, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Colossians 2:8

See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Yahshua Messiah.

Galatians 1:6-9

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of our Messiah and are turning to a different gospel— not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Yahshua Messiah. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Yahshua Messiah. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.

1 Timothy 4:1

Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,

Jude 1:4

For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our Yahweh into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Yahshua Messiah.

1 Timothy 5:20

As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.

Acts 20:29

I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock;

Matthew 7:21-23

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

2 Peter 2:1

But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.

1 Timothy 4:6

If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Yahshua Messiah, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

But test everything; hold fast what is good.

2 John 1:7

For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Yahshua Messiah in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antimessiah.

Ephesians 5:6-13

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of Yahweh comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Yahweh. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the Yahweh. ...

John 7:24

Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.”

Matthew 7:15-20

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. ...

Matthew 7:13-14

“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.

1 John 4:1-6

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from Yahweh, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of Yahweh: every spirit that confesses that Yahshua Messiah has come in the flesh is from Yahweh, and every spirit that does not confess Yahshua is not from Yahweh. This is the spirit of the antimessiah, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already. Little children, you are from Yahweh and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. They are from the world; therefore they speak from the world, and the world listens to them. ...

Colossians 2:20

If with Yahshua Messiah you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations—

2 Corinthians 11:13-14

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Yahshua Messiah. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.

Matthew 24:1-51

Yahshua left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?” And Yahshua answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and they will lead many astray. ...

Matthew 18:15-17

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the ekklesia, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.

Jude 1:3

Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.

2 John 1:10

If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting,

1 John 2:27

But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.

2 Peter 2:3

And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.

2 Peter 1:21

For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from Yahweh as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

2 Timothy 4:3

For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions,

2 Timothy 3:16-17

All Scripture is breathed out by Yahweh and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of Yahweh may be competent, equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:13

While evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

2 Timothy 3:5

Having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.

1 Timothy 6:3-5

If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Yahshua Messiah and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.

2 Thessalonians 2:8

And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom Yahshua Messiah will kill with the breath of his mouth and bring to nothing by the appearance of his coming.

2 Corinthians 11:13

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Yahshua messiah.

2 Corinthians 4:4

In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Yahshua messiah, who is the image of Yahweh.

John 8:44

You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

John 3:19-20

And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.

Luke 6:46

“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?

Luke 6:39

He also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?

Mark 13:1-37

And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” And Yahshua said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?” And Yahshua began to say to them, “See that no one leads you astray. ...

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