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Chapter 4 Ananias and Sapphira were a married couple who suffered death from withholding money from a sale of their property. Not from the people, but from God.Everybody was selling their land and possessions and sharing the same purse. These people took this very seriously. They were awaiting the return of Jesus at this pointContinue reading “An imminent return or a cruel joke?”

Chapter 3                                                                                         A certain ruler came to Jesus and asked, “Good teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said, ” sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor,come follow me.” And Peter said,”Look, we have left everything and followed you.” And Jesus replied, ” Most certainlyContinue reading “An imminent return or a cruel joke?”

Rejoice and be exceedingly glad when people shall revile you,and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake.  For great is your reward in heaven. Jesus.

The New Testament was written in Greek. This is common knowledge. The Hebrew language was not spoken for over 200 years before Jesus showed up. If all New Testament scriptures were written in Greek, it would stand to reason that Jesus and all his disciples spoke Greek. When they read or quoted scriptures, it wasContinue reading “JESUS”

A New Testament is a new covenant. A new covenant is basically a new contract. First century Christianity believed this to be a completion of the mosaic covenant made by the LORD on Mount Sinai through Moses. Jeremiah 31:31 “Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I shall make a new covenant with theContinue reading “New Testament”

Chapter 2 Did Jesus claim to be a prophet? By definition, a prophet speaks the words of God. Jesus claimed he was the Son of God. He was also claimed by his followers to be the Word of God. He only spoke what his Father told him to say. Quote,” For I spoke not fromContinue reading “An imminent return or a cruel joke?”

Chapter 1 Let’s start by examining some scriptures. What defines a prophet. Deuteronomy 13, If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you, and he gives you a sign or a wonder,and the sign or wonder comes to pass,of which he spoke to you,saying, “Let us go after other gods”(which you have notContinue reading “An imminent return or a cruel joke?”

Conclusion; Jesus set up a new covenant with his death,burial,and resurrection. He removed the stumbling block,the Torah, that was a burden for his people. This is the good news! This is the gospel of truth. This is why the pharisees wanted him dead. Jesus opened the door, and we have direct contact with the FatherContinue reading “Torah?”

#5 The Torah says,”You shall not murder,” but I tell you that everyone who is angry with his brother,without a cause, is in danger of judgment. The Torah says, ” An eye  for an eye, a tooth for a tooth,” but I tell you,” Whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him theContinue reading “Torah?”

#4 “Sacrifices and offerings and whole burnt offerings and sacrifices for sins you didn’t desire, neither had pleasure in them” (those which are offered according to the law). Then he has said, “Behold, I have come to do your will,to take away the first, ( Torah) and establish the second,( Faith in Jesus ). JesusContinue reading “Torah?”