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INTRODUCTION
Presented in this booklet are the doctrinal statements of the Assembly of Yah, a
nondenominational, fellowship.
The doctrinal statements do not constitute a closed creed. The Assembly is
always open to spiritual growth and to new and better understanding of the
Bible.
This booklet is designed to set forth the cardinal teachings of the Assembly,
which form the basis for the Assembly's united work in proclaiming the plan of
salvation.
The Assembly of Yah believes there often is a marked difference between what the
Bible in fact teaches and what is generally taught to be scriptural "truth" by
many believers and representative denominations. Since truth sets humans free
(John 8:32), it is the great responsibility of the truth-seeking individual to
study the Bible openly and honestly to find further truth and to enjoy a
standing of approval before the all-knowing Advocate of Truth.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OF DOCTRINAL BELIEFS
I. BELIEF AND SALVATION Doctrines that Reveal Salvation
1. Yahweh
2. Yahshua
3. The Sacred Names of the Father and Son
4. The Kodesh Spirit
5. The Fall of Man
6. The Plan of Salvation
7. Accepting the Messiah
8. The Bible
9. Water Baptism
10. Baptism of the Kodesh Spirit
II. BELIEVERS WORK & ACTION
Doctrines that Reveal Responsibility
11. Prayer
12. Prayer for the Sick
13. The Believer's Passover
14. Foot-washing
15. The Ten Commandments
16. The Sabbaths
17. Worldliness
18. Spiritual Warfare
19. Defiling Habits
20. Clean and Unclean
21. Financial Stewardship
22. Carnal Warfare
23. Pagan Days
24. Marriage and Divorce
STUDY AND RESEARCH Doctrines that Reveal
Learned Truth
25. Impalement and Resurrection of Yahshua
26. Preexistence of Yahshua
27. Second Coming of Yahshua
28. Millennial Reign of Yahshua
29 Satan
30. Punishment of the Wicked
31. State of the Dead
32. Resurrection of the Dead
33. The Assembly
34. Assembly Organization
35. Prophecy and Signs of Fulfillment
36. The Kingdom
37. The Third Angel's Message
38. The Seven Last Plagues
39. The New Earth
40. Use of Kodesh Names
41. Second Angels Message
42. Fasting
There is power in fasting on water only. It breaks the bonds of
wickedness. Mark 2:20 (Yahshua said, “…when the bridegroom shall be
taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.”) We
believe that the called out ones are moved to do fasting for one
another and for spiritual understand and victory. This is part of
our reasonable service.
DOCTRINAL BELIEFS OF THE ASSEMBLY OF YAH
I. BELIEF AND SALVATION
Doctrines that
Reveal Salvation 1
1.Yahweh
The supreme Deity of the universe is Yahweh. He is the Almighty, the
Creator and Sustainer of the heavens, the earth, and all things
therein. Although we usually think of Yahweh as a singular entity,
the Yahhead is a unity (echad in the Hebrew language) which includes
the Father and the Son.
Genesis 1:1 Yahweh created heaven and earth.
Genesis 1:26-27 More than one individual referred to as Yahweh, the
Creator.
Acts 14:15; 17:24-25; Nehemiah 9:6; Psalm 124: Revelation 14:7
Yahweh made the heaven, earth, the sea, and all things therein.
Isaiah 40:26, 28 Yahweh created the heavenly bodies and called them
by name.
Isaiah 44:24 Yahweh created all things.
John 1:18; 5:37 Yahweh (the Father) has never been seen and His
voice has never been heard.
2. Yahshua
Yahshua is the only begotten Son of Yahweh (the Father), conceived
of the Kodesh Spirit and born to the virgin Mary. He is the Messiah,
sent from the Father to be our Savior and Redeemer. Before His
earthly ministry, He existed eternally as part of the Binitarian
"Yahhead". He is YAHWEH of the Old Testament, according to I
Corinthians 10:4. He will return soon to the earth and reign for a
thousand years in Jerusalem.
John 1:18; I John 4:9 Yahshua is the only begotten Son of Yahweh.
John 8:42 Yahshua was sent by Yahweh, the Father.
Matthew 14:33 Yahshua's disciples recognized He was the Son of
Yahweh.
Matthew 16:16 Peter declared Yahshua was the Messiah.
Luke 1:26-35 The virgin, Mary, was told she would bear a Son,
conceived of the Kodesh Spirit.
Acts 4:12 Salvation is in no other person or name.
John 1:41; Ephesians 1:7; Titus 2:14 He is Messiah and Redeemer.
John 1:1 He pre-existed with Yahweh and as Yahweh of the Old
Testament.
John 20:28; Hebrews 1:8 He was recognized as Yahweh after His
resurrection.
John 1:3; Colossians 1.16; 2:9 Yahshua shared in creation.
Hebrews 1:6; Matthew 2:2, 8; 8:2; 9:18 He received worship of men
and angels.
I Corinthians 10:1-4; Exodus 14:21-25 He was referred to as LORD
(Yahweh) in the Old Testament. [King James substitutes]
Exodus 33:23; 20:1, 22 He was seen and heard; hence, this could not
have been the Father (John 1:18; 5:37).
Micah 5:2; Isaiah 9:6 Eternal being.
Revelation 1:8; 2:8; Isaiah 41:4; 44:6 The same, first and last.
3. The Sacred Names of the Father and the Son
The true Name of the Eternal Father is YAHWEH, which means eternal
or I AM. The true Hebrew Name of the Son of the Kodesh Father is
YAHSHUA, or Salvation of Yah. They have many names in different
translations, but these are the true scriptural ones. They are to be
used for respect and a closer relationship to the Father and the
Son. The following scriptures were restored to the Sacred names by
research of the Hebrew text prior to the 1500's.
Isaiah 42:8 "I [am] YAHWEH: that [is] my name: and my glory will I
not give to another, neither My praise to graven images." establish
it; YAHWEH [is] his name;"
Exodus 3:15 "And YAHWEH said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou
say unto the children of Israel, the ELOHIM of your fathers, the
ELOHIM of Abraham, the ELOHIM of Isaac, and the ELOHIM of Jacob,
hath sent me unto you: this [is] my name for ever, and this [is] my
memorial unto all generations." YAHSHUA CAME IN HIS FATHER'S NAME
AND AUTHORITY. John 5:43 "I come in my Father's name, and ye receive
me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive."
Philippians 2:9-10 "That at the name of Yahshua every knee should
bow..." Acts 4:10-12 "Be it known unto you all, and to all people of
Israel, that by the name of Yahshua Messiah of. Nazareth. Whom ye
crucified, whom YAHWEH raised from the dead, [even] by Him doth this
man stand here before you whole. This is the stone which was set at
naught of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other
name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved."
4. The Kodesh Spirit
The Kodesh Spirit (also called the Holy Ghost) is the Comforter whom
Messiah promised to send to take His Place. It is not a person, but
is the extension of the living power of the Father. Yahweh and the
Son give the Kodesh Spirit to those who ask and obey Him. It is
received after baptism by the laying on of hands by the Elders.
By His Kodesh Spirit, Father Yahweh reveals Bible truth to men and
gives power to witness for Him. Evidence of the Kodesh Spirit is
manifested in lives by words spoken, by fruit of the Spirit, and by
keeping the commandments of Yahweh.
Luke 11:9-13 The Father gives the Kodesh Spirit to those who ask
Him.
Acts 2:4 Ghost and Spirit are used interchangeably (KJV). Acts 9:17
Be filled with the Spirit. John 16:7, 13 Comforter or Kodesh Spirit
also sent by Yahshua. John 14:16-17, 26 The Kodesh Spirit is called
the Spirit of Truth and The Comforter. Acts 1:8; Galatians 5:22; 1
Corinthians 12:7-11 The Kodesh Spirit gives power to witness,
produce fruit in lives, and administer gifts for the edification of
the assembly. I John 3:24; Acts 5:32 The Kodesh Spirit in-dwells
those who keep Yah's commandments. Luke 1:35; Genesis 1:2 The Spirit
is Yah's power to accomplish His will.
5. The Fall of Man
Man was created in the image and likeness of the Creator, but he
disobeyed Yahweh, bringing the curse of sorrow, hardship and death
upon all mankind.
Genesis 1:26-27 Man was created in the image of Yahweh (to have
dominion). Genesis 3:1-6; 16-19 Adam and Eve were cursed because of
disobedience. I Corinthians 15:22; Romans 5:12 Because of sin, death
came upon all men. Joshua 24:15; Proverbs 1:19; Isaiah 7:15;
Deuteronomy 30:19 Man has free will to do good or evil.
6. The Plan of Salvation
The plan of salvation was provided by Yahweh as the means by which
man may escape the penalty of eternal death pronounced upon him.
Yahshua was sent to earth to redeem man from the curse of sin. This
was accomplished after Yahshua lived a sinless life, and gave His
life sacrificially by shedding His blood on the stake of Calvary,
and was resurrected triumphant over death. Yahshua took our place in
death and offered His perfect life as a substitute for our sinful
ones. This gift of Yahweh which offers eternal life, is available to
all who will accept it on Yahweh's terms.
II Peter 3:9 Yahweh is not willing that any should perish.
John 3:16 Yahweh gave His Son--whosoever believes in Him will not
perish.
John 10:1, 7, 9; Acts 4:10-12 Yahshua is the only door to salvation.
Romans 5:10-11 We receive atonement and are saved by Yahshua's life.
Hebrews 4:15; I Peter 2:24; II Corinthians 5:21; Romans 3:24-25; I
John 2:2 Yahshua was sinless and became the propitiation for our
sins through faith in His blood.
Acts 20:28 Yahshua purchased the Assembly of Yahweh with His blood.
(All in the true faith)
I Corinthians 15:13-23 Yahshua's resurrection gives assurance that
the plan of salvation will be completed.
I Peter 1:18-19 We are redeemed with the blood of Yahshua.
7. Accepting Yahshua
Conversion, also called the new birth, is the process by which one
is changed from his old, sinful life into a new creature in Yahshua.
An individual accepts Yahshua by exercising faith in Yahweh and His
plan of salvation through Yahshua; confessing and repenting of his
sins; making restitution, where possible; and in obedience to
Yahweh, patterning his life after the example set by Yahshua. True
conversion will show the fruits of the Spirit. John 3:3-8; Romans
8:4-11, 15, 23 One must be born again to enter the Kingdom of
Yahweh. (The new birth has two phases, present and future.) II
Corinthians 5:17 Any man in Messiah is a new creature. Hebrews 11:6
Whoever comes to Yahweh must have faith. I John 1:9 If we confess
our sins they will be forgiven. Matthew 5:23-24 Before bringing a
gift to the altar, be reconciled to your brother. Luke 24:47
Repentance is to be preached. Acts 2:38 Repentance and baptism
prepare us to receive the Kodesh Spirit. Philippians 2:5-8 We should
have the mind of Yahshua, who was obedient unto death. I John 2:6; 1
Peter 2:21 Yahshua left us an example and we should walk in it.
Romans 10:9 Confess the Messiah, Yahshua. 8. The Bible The Kodesh
Bible is the divinely inspired Word of Yahweh. No other writing is
of such divine origin. The Bible is infallible in teaching, and it
contains the complete revelation of the plan of salvation and the
will of Yahweh for man. Yahweh's Word is eternal. Yahshua is the
Word.
II Peter 1:20; Romans 15:4 Men of Yah spoke as they were moved by
the Kodesh Spirit.
John 17:17 Yahweh's Word is truth.
Proverbs 30:6; Deuteronomy 12:32; Romans 3:4 Neither add nor
diminish from Yah's Word.
John 5:39 The Scriptures (Old Testament) testify of Yahshua, the
means by which salvation comes to mankind.
II Timothy 3:15-17 Scriptures are given by the inspiration of Yahweh
and are able to make us wise unto salvation. (The New Testament was
not yet catalogued at the time Paul gave this admonition.) Matthew
24:35 Yahweh's Word will never pass away.
9. Water Baptism
The word shows us that baptism is to be by immersion. It is an act
of power and obedience and symbolizes the burial of our sinful
nature and the rising of a new creature to walk in service and
obedience to Yahweh. It also represents the answer of a good
conscience toward Yahweh. With reasonable opportunity, one must be
baptized into the name of Yahshua the Son of salvation
Matthew 3:16 Following His baptism, Yahshua walked up out of the
water.
Acts 8:38-39 Philip and the eunuch both went into the water.
I Peter 3:21 Baptism is the answer to a good conscience toward
Yahweh.
Romans 6:4-5 Baptism is a type of burial and rising to walk in
newness of life.
Acts 2:38 Repent and be baptized everyone of you in the name of
Yahshua Messiah for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the
gift of the Kodesh Spirit.
Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none
other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
10. Baptism of the Kodesh Spirit
There is a required baptism by water, but in addition to that, there
is a baptism of the Kodesh Spirit that is given by Yahweh at His own
discretion. This special gift is not required for salvation or the
Kingdom, but it is a deeper revelation and communication with the
Father.
Matthew 3:11"I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he
that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy
to bear: he shall baptize you with the Kodesh Spirit, and [with]
fire:"
Mark 1:18 "I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall
baptize you with the Kodesh Spirit." Luke 3:16 "John answered,
saying unto [them] all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one
mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy
to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Kodesh Spirit and with
fire:"
Acts 1:5 "For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be
baptized with the Kodesh Spirit not many days hence."
II. BELIEVER'S WORK & ACTION Doctrines that
Reveal Responsibility
11. Prayer
Yahweh's people are to pray to their heavenly Father in the name of
Yahshua, their only Mediator and High Priest, Who is at the right
hand of Yahweh the Father. Those who earnestly call upon Him will
have their prayers answered in accordance with Yahweh's will. There
are many types of prayer. But, along with intercessory, requests,
guidance and thanksgiving, the body needs to train and do spiritual
warfare prayer for victory.
ITimothy 2:8 Men should pray everywhere.
Luke 18:1 Men ought always to pray, and not to faint.
IThessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
Philippians 4:6 Prayer may be used to express needs and
appreciation.
John 14:13-14; I John 5:14 We are to ask in Yahshua's name.
Hebrews 4:14-16 Yahshua is the qualified High Priest.
ITimothy 2:5 Yahshua is the only Mediator between Yahweh and man.
Romans 8:34 Yahshua intercedes at the right hand of Yahweh.
James 1:6 Faith must accompany prayer.
Proverbs 28:9 Prayer of the disobedient is an abomination.
Matthew 6:9-13 Yahshua gave a model prayer which includes praise,
thanks, and petitions. James 4:7 Resist the Devil. I Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight
12. Prayer for the Sick
Yahweh answers individual and collective prayers of faith offered in
behalf of the sick. It is scriptural for the sick to call for the
elders of the Assembly to anoint them with oil and pray for their
healing, if they are repentant!
James 5:14-15 Sick may call the elders who will anoint with oil.
Psalm 103:3 Yahweh heals all diseases. II Kings 20:1-6 Hezekiah's
request for healing was granted. Acts 28:8 Father of Publius was
healed through prayer. Matthew 6:5-8 Not to pray as hypocrites or
with vain repetition. Acts 27:33-37 It is proper to pray before
meals, even amidst unbelievers.
13. The Believer's Passover
In the New Testament Passover, we eat unleavened bread and drink the
fruit of the vine as symbols of our Savior's Body and Blood, which
He offered as a payment and sacrifice for sin. In partaking of these
emblems, we commemorate the Son's death, proclaim our hope in His
return, commune with one another as the body of the Messiah, and
symbolize our continued union with the Savior.
Exodus 12:2-8 (11, 21: the animal) (13,14, 23: the event) (24-27:
the memorial Passover) Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke
22:19-20 Yahshua instituted the New Testament Passover to symbolize
the Renewed Covenant, which He ratified by His death.
I Corinthians 5:6-8 Yahshua is our Passover.
I Corinthians 11:23-26 The New Testament Passover looks back in
commemoration of Yahshua's death, but also looks forward in
anticipation to the coming Messianic Kingdom.
I Corinthians 10:16-17 The New Testament Passover is a communion or
common sharing which unites the participants in fellowship with
Yahshua, and so with one another.
Note: The Assembly observes the New Testament Passover on the
night beginning the fourteenth day of the first month of the year
(Abib/Nisan) as determined by the first visible new moon in
Jerusalem on or after the Spring equinox. This is the way it was
observed by Yahshua when first established by Him. Although we
prefer and, in fact, use grape juice, wine is made available to
those who make their desires known. No one should be critical of
another who differs on this point of observance.
14. Foot washing
The ordinance of the washing of the feet was given by Yahshua as an
example of humility, and it is practiced in connection with the
observance of the New Testament Passover. As we wash our brother's
feet, it is also Yahshua in us who does it again
John 13:1-5 Yahshua instituted washing of feet.
John 13:6-12 Yahshua washed the disciples' feet.
John 13:13-17 Yahshua instructed that this act should be continued.
I Timothy 5:1-10 Foot washing was practiced in the early assembly.
Luke 14:11 Yahshua taught humility.
James 4:10 We are lifted up after we humble ourselves.
15. The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments constitute a major part of the basic law of
Yahweh for the conduct of His people. To transgress His law is to
commit sin. By observing them, one expresses his love to Yahweh and
man.
They are unique in that they were written by the finger of the
Almighty, Himself. No part of this Decalogue has been revoked or
changed, and it is still to be observed in its entirety.
Exodus 20:2-17 The Ten Commandments
Exodus 31:18; 32:15-16 They were written by the finger of Yahweh.
Deuteronomy 5:22 He added no more. (Yahweh no longer spoke aloud so
all the people could hear His voice.)
Deuteronomy 7:9 Yahweh keeps covenant with those who love Him and
keep His commandments, to 1000 generations.
John 14:15; I John 5:2-3 Keeping His commandments is evidence of our
love for Yahweh and our brethren.
Matthew 22:37-40 On the two commandments to love Yah and our
neighbor hang all the law and the prophets.
James 2:10 Whoever offends in one point is guilty of all.
James 2:12 We should live as though we will be judged by the law of
liberty.
I John 2:3 We know Him if we keep His commandments.
I John 3:4 Sin is the transgression of the law.
Romans 3:20 By the law is the knowledge of sin. Matthew 5:18 The law
will stand as long as heaven and earth.
Proverbs 28:9 To ignore the law is to make our prayers an
abomination.
Matthew 19:17 If you would be saved, keep my commandment.
16. The Sabbaths
The fourth commandment of the Decalogue enjoins the people of Yahweh
to observe the Sabbath, the seventh day of the week, commonly called
Saturday. It is to be regarded as kodesh from sunset Friday until
sunset Saturday. It was given as a memorial of creation, and it is
to be used for worship and rest. Consistent with this, secular work
is to be excluded on the Sabbath. The Sabbath is also a mark on His
called out ones. [Exodus 31]
In addition to weekly Sabbaths, annual Sabbaths, or Feast Days,
should be observed. Also, every seventh year, from the Day of
Atonement, is a land Sabbath, of land rest.
Genesis 2:3 Yahweh blessed and sanctified the seventh day. Exodus
20:8-11 The fourth commandment. Leviticus 23:32 Sabbaths are
observed from even to even. Luke 4:16 It was Yahshua's custom to
observe the Sabbath. Acts 17:2 Paul observed the Sabbath many years
after Yahshua's death. Mark 2:27-28 The Sabbath was made for man
(not the Jews only); Yahshua is Master of it. Acts 13:14, 42, 44 Paul
worshipped on the Sabbath. Acts 16:13 Women had prayer on the
Sabbath. Acts 18:4, 11 Paul observed the Sabbath for eighteen months
at Corinth. Isaiah 56:2; 58:13-14 Sabbath is kodesh. Leviticus
25:1-7 Land Sabbath to be observed. Matthew 24:20 Sabbath kept after
Yahshua's ascension. Isaiah 66:23 The Sabbath will be recognized in
the new earth after Yahshua's return.
Annual Sabbaths (Feast Days)
Leviticus 23:1-44 All feast days listed and commanded to be kept
forever as “feasts of Yahweh” Exodus 23:14-17 Feast days were a part
of the covenant before the ceremonial laws were given.
Jeremiah7:22-23; Galatians3:19 Sacrificial law was added after the
laws of obedience, because of transgression of the laws of
obedience. Zechariah 14:16 “…go up from year to year to worship the
King, Sovereign of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles.
17. Worldliness
The scriptures condemn worldliness, which includes "the lust of the
flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life" (I John 2:16).
Therefore a Believer should not conform to this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of his mind so that he may know what is
the will of Yahweh for him. His life should be an example to both
believer and non-believer. Romans 12:2 We should not be conformed to
the world.
Ephesians 4:23-24 We should be renewed in the spirit of our mind.
Romans 8:12-14 We should not live after the flesh.
I Timothy4:12We should be an example for other believers
I Peter 2:11-12 Abstain from lust; show good works.
Galatians 5:16-21Works of the flesh will keep us from the kingdom
I John 2:15-17 We are not to lust after the things of this world
which will pass
away.
Colossians 3:1-10 Seek those things which are above ;mortify the
members on the earth. I Corinthians 15:33 Bad company corrupts.
18. Spiritual Warfare
The Believer is aware that Satan is real and, along with a host of
demons, is out to deceive and destroy the Assembly. Believers know
of this fact and train themselves and others to do spiritual warfare
against the enemy. "We battle not against flesh and blood..." The
Believer understands Ephesians 6 and has put on the whole armor of
Yahweh and shine it up each day. He also uses spiritual warfare
prayer against demonic attack: binding, loosing angels, casting out
evil spirits, intercessory prayer, and scriptural authority. General
prayer is not spiritual warfare.
Matthew 18:18-19Authority of two or more to bind demons and loose
angels.
Psalm 91:11We have ministering angels to protect us.
Luke 9:1 and 10:17 Demons are made subject to us.
II Corinthians 10:4; Ephesians 6:10-18; and I Peter 5:6 11 We battle
against Satan and spirits, not against flesh and blood. The armor
and weapons we use are spiritual from Ephesians 6.
Romans 5:9 We are justified and covered with the blood of Yahshua,
for protection.
James 4:7 "...Resist the devil and he will flee from you." Matthew
10:1 Yahshua gave His disciples power over "unclean spirits, to cast
them out, and to heal all manner of disease." I John 5:14-16 If we
ask according to His will, He hears us. (We can intercede for our
brother.)
19. Defiling Habits
The bodies of Yahweh's children are the temples of the Kodesh
Spirit. Therefore, Believers must guard against sensual lusts and
filthiness. They must refrain from all practices and habits which
are harmful and defile the body. I Corinthians 3:16-17; 6:19; II
Corinthians 6:16 Our bodies are the temples of Yah. I Corinthians
6:18-19 Flee fornication. Our bodies are the temples of the Kodesh
Spirit. II Corinthians 7:1 We must cleanse ourselves from filthiness
of the flesh. I John 2:16 Lust is of the world, not of the Father.
James 1:14-15 Submitting to lust leads to death. Galatians 5:19-21
Works of the flesh prevent inheritance of the Kingdom Colossians
3:5-8 We are to mortify the deeds of the flesh. Ephesians 5:18 Be
not drunk with wine wherein is excess. Titus 2:12 We must deny
worldly lust. I Corinthians 9:27; Revelation 3:21 Over-comers will
share in Yah's kingdom.
20. Clean and Unclean
The distinction between clean and unclean meats with respect to
foods is to be observed today as Yahweh's will, because it was given
by Him for man's benefit, and to reflect our obedience. Genesis
7:1-3 Noah knew which animals were clean and unclean. Leviticus
11:2-47; Deuteronomy 14:3-20 Clean and unclean animals were
designated. Deuteronomy 6:24; 10:12-13 Yahweh's laws are for our
good always. Acts 10:9-14; 28 Peter recognized the difference
between clean and unclean animals. Isaiah 66:15-17 When Yahshua
returns to judge the nations, certain foods will still be an
abomination.
21. Financial Stewardship
[Tithing]
The New Testament, by principle and example, teaches that the work
of the assembly is to be supported by the financial stewardship of
its members. Yahweh's work has always been supported by tithes and
freewill offerings. Love will motivate each member to give freely
and cheerfully without any need for begging or coercion by the
ministry. The first 10% of our increase belongs to Yahweh. Genesis
14:18-20; Hebrews 7:1-6 Abraham gave a tithe to Melchizedek.
(Melchizedek was not a Levite. Genesis 28:20-22 Jacob agreed to
return the tithe to acknowledge Yah's care for him. Luke 11:42 The
tithe is to be given in a spirit of love. I Corinthians 9:7-13; I
Timothy 5:17-18 Paul speaks of a need to support the ministry. I
Corinthians 9:14 Paul identifies one means by which the ministry
should be supported. II Corinthians 9:6-7 Yahweh loves and blesses
those who give generously and cheerfully.
22. Carnal Warfare
A Believer is to love and work for the salvation of all mankind.
Since this includes his enemies, a child of Yah will not participate
in carnal warfare. Romans 12:17 We do not return evil for evil.
Romans 12:19-21 We should not avenge ourselves but rather do good to
our enemies. We overcome evil with good. Matthew 5:43-44 We must
love our enemies. John 18:36 Yahshua did not allow his servants to
fight because His kingdom is not of this world. Matthew 26:51-52
Those who take the sword perish by it. II Corinthians 10:4 The
weapons of our warfare are not carnal. Exodus 22:2; 21:12-14; Esther
3:8-13; and 8:10-11 Personal self-defense is permissible.
23. Pagan Days
Sunday, Christmas, Easter, Lent, and Halloween, are pagan in origin.
To observe them is to cause intermixing and defiling of our worship
to Yahweh with unacceptable religions, a practice denounced by the
Bible. II Chronicles 21:11 The establishment of "high places" caused
Jerusalem to commit fornication. II Chronicles 28:4, 25 Yahweh is
angered when other gods are recognized. Deuteronomy 12:29-32;
Jeremiah 10:2 We should not learn the way of the heathen. Jeremiah
10:1-5; Describes the pagan tradition of the Christmas tree.
24. Marriage and Divorce
Marriage was instituted by Yahweh and was meant to last as long as
both partners live. Those who divorce must have legal grounds such
as “fornication”, as in Matthew 5:32. But, the term “put away”,
means separate, not a legal divorce. A man can not remarry if he is
separated. And, it is legal to be divorced, and remarried without
breaking the law. This includes an Elder of the Assembly. However,
it is not a good witness to the rest of the brethren. Romans 7:1-3;
1 Corinthians 7:39 A woman is bound by the law to her husband as
long as he lives. Matthew 5:32; 19:9 Whoever puts away his wife,
saving for the cause of fornication, causes her to commit adultery.
Mark 10:11-12; Luke 16:18 Whoever puts away his wife, saving for the
cause of fornication, causes her to commit adultery. Luke 20:28-36
None will be married in the resurrection.
III STUDY AND RESEARCH
Doctrines that Reveal Learned Truth
25. Impalement of Yahshua
Yahshua was impaled on a Wednesday and was placed
into the tomb just before sundown on that day. Just before sundown
on the following weekly Sabbath-three days and three nights later-He
arose from the grave, thus fulfilling accurately the prophecy He had
uttered concerning this event, as recorded in Matthew 12:29- 40.
Matthew 12:29-40 Yahshua was to be in the heart of the earth three
days and three nights. I Corinthians 15:3-4 He was buried and rose
again the third day according to the scriptures. Mark 8:31, 9:31
Yahshua said He would rise again three days after being killed.
Matthew 28:1 The first visit was made to the tomb "in the end of the
Sabbath." The women saw only an empty tomb. Mark 16:1-6; Luke
24:1-6; John 20:1-9 All other visits were to an empty tomb. No one
saw Yahshua leave. John 19:31 The "preparation" day on which Yahshua
was slain was preceding an annual Sabbath, (the first day of
unleavened bread [Abib 15] according to Leviticus 23:6- 8). This is
not to be confused with the weekly Sabbath.
John 19:14 It was preparation for the Passover (By this time some of
the Jews were eating their Passover meal on the beginning of the
15th day of the month, showing they have already changed the
calendar.)
26. Preexistence of Yahshua
Yahshua was present with Yahweh and was preeminent in the Creation.
He shared His Father's glory before taking on the form of man. He
was conceived of the Kodesh Spirit, born to the virgin, Mary, and
when He left the earth, He returned to His former abode. Colossians
1:15, 17 Yahshua is the firstborn of every creature. Firstborn in
this verse comes from the Greek word prototokos, and means
preeminent, first in rank-- -not first in time, as if he were
created. Revelation 3:14 He was the beginning (origin, source) of
the creation. John 1:1 He was "in the beginning.“ Genesis 1:26 "Let
us make man in our own image." (Plural pronouns denote the plural
persons in the Yahhead.)
John 1:3; Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 1:16 By Him were all things made
that were made.
John 17:5, 24 Yahshua had glory before the world was.
John 3:31Yahshua came from above. John 6:62 He returned to where He
had been before.
John 8:58 He was before Abraham.
John 3:13; 16:27-28 Yahshua came from and has returned to heaven.
Luke 1:34-35 The virgin, Mary, was told of Yahshua's coming birth.
Philippians 2:6-8 Yahshua, being in the form of Yahweh, took on the
form of a servant.
27. Second Coming of Yahshua
Yahshua will return in visible bodily form to establish His kingdom
on the earth. He will come in the clouds of heaven, the same way He
departed. Acts 1:9-11 Yahshua was taken in a cloud; two men in white
apparel predicted a similar return.
John 14:1-3 Yahshua promised to return.
Acts 3:20 Peter spoke of Yahshua's return.
Job 19:25-27 Job looked forward to seeing his Redeemer stand on the
earth in the latter day.
I Thessalonians 4:16 Yahshua will descend with the trump of Yahweh.
Revelation 1:7 Yahshua shall come with clouds, and every eye shall
see Him.
Matthew 25:31-32 Yahshua will come to sit upon His throne. Before
Him will be gathered all nations.
Matthew 24:29-31 Yahshua will come after the tribulation.
28. Millennial Reign of Yahshua
Yahshua will establish His Kingdom on the earth at His second
advent, where the redeemed will reign with Him for 1,000 years. This
is the time of "restitution" of Acts 3:21, and is also called
"regeneration" in Matthew 19:28.
During this millennial age Yahshua will put all enemies, including
Death, under His feet, after which He will turn the Kingdom over to
Yahweh, the Father.
Zechariah 14:4-9 Yahshua stands on the Mount of Olives.
Revelation 11:15 The kingdoms of this world become the kingdoms of
our Master.
Revelation 20:4, 6 The righteous will reign with Him for 1,000
years.
Revelation 5:10 They will reign on earth.
Isaiah 2:2-4; Micah 4:1-4 The mountain (kingdom) of the Yahweh will
be established on top of the mountains (kingdoms). It will be a
peaceful time when the ways of Yahweh will be taught.
Isaiah 65:17-24 Tells of the Millennium.
I Corinthians 15:24-28 Yahshua reigns until all enemies are
destroyed; then turns the kingdom over to Yahweh, the Father.
29. Satan
Satan, a being, who is also called the Devil, is the adversary of
Yahweh and His people. A deceiver, capable of trans-forming himself
into an angel of light, he was a murderer from the beginning and a
liar. He must be resisted by Yahweh's people. He will ultimately be
destroyed in the "lake of fire." Resisting him is done by Spiritual
Warfare, breaking curses, binding unclean spirits and deliverance.
Revelation 20:2 Satan is called "the dragon, that old serpent" and
"Devil".
I Peter 5:8 He is man's adversary.
Revelation 12:9 He deceiveth the whole world.
II Corinthians 11:4 Satan is transformed into an angel of light.
Matthew 13:38-39 Satan sows seeds which grow into tares.
John 8:44 He was a murderer from the beginning and a liar, and the
father of it.
James 4:7 We must resist the Devil.
Ephesians 6:11The whole armor of Yah is needed to stand against him.
Revelation 20:10 The Devil will be cast into the lake of fire.
Ezekiel 28:11-19; Isaiah 14:12-15 Tells of Satan's origin.
30. Punishment of the Wicked
Death, not eternal life in torment, is faced by unrepentant sinners.
The wicked will be punished by being cast into the "lake of fire"
which will consume them. This is accomplished after the 1000 years,
at the white throne judgment.
Matthew 10:28 We must fear Yahweh who can destroy both body and soul
in hell (gehenna).
Romans 6:23 The wages of sin is death. Ezekiel 18:4, 20 The soul
that sins will die.
Isaiah 1:28; Psalm 104:35; II Peter 2:6 Sinners are consumed.
Psalm 37:20 The wicked will be consumed as the fat of lambs.
Malachi 4:1-3 The wicked will burn as stubble and be ashes.
Revelation 20:15 Whoever was not found written in the Book of Life
was cast into the "lake of fire. "
31. State of the Dead
There is no consciousness in death. When a man dies, "his breath
goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his
thoughts perish" (Psalm 146:4). He remains in that state until the
day of his resurrection. The same body is risen and glorified.
Ecclesiastes 9:5-6 The dead know and experience nothing. Job
14:13-14; 17:13 Job will wait in his grave until his change comes.
Psalm 146:4 When man's breath goes, his thoughts perish. John
11:11-14 Yahshua called Lazarus' death a sleep. Hebrews 11:39-40
Righteous men of old have not received their reward. Genesis 2:7;
Ezekiel 18:4, 20 Man is a soul and a soul can die. John 3:13 No man
has ascended to heaven… Acts 2:29 David that is both dead and
buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.
32. The Resurrection of the Dead
At the second advent of Yahshua, the righteous dead will be
resurrected to receive immortality. After the 1,000 year reign of
Yahshua, the wicked will be resurrected to be judged. Acts 24:15
There will be a resurrection of the just and unjust. John 5:28-29
Those who are in their graves will come forth; some to life, some to
damnation. Hebrews 9:27 Man dies only once before the judgment (no
reincarnation). II Timothy 4:1 Judgment takes place at Yahshua's
coming. I Thessalonians 4:16 The righteous dead are resurrected when
Yahshua returns. I Corinthians 15:51-52 The righteous living will
receive immortality at Yahshua's coming. Revelation 20:5 The rest of
the dead live not until after the 1,000 years. Revelation 20:13-15
Those sentenced to the second death are punished.
33. The Assembly
The Assembly consists of baptized believers who have the testimony
of Yahshua and follow the will of Yahweh in their lives. The
Assembly is of divine origin under the Mastership of Yahshua and
exists universally and locally for the preaching of the evangel, for
the nurture and fellowship of believers, and for service to the
human race. The most frequent reference used for the Assembly in the
New Testament Greek is "ecclesia" meaning assembly or called out
ones.
In the Old Testament we have the name MoadiYah (Nehemiah 12:17),
which means "Assembly of Yah". Therefore, we choose to be called the
Assembly of Yah.
Colossians 1:18 Yahshua is the head of the body, the Assembly.
Acts 20:28 The Assembly has been purchased with the blood of
Yahshua.
I Corinthians 1:2 The Assembly consists of those sanctified in
Yahshua Messiah and called to be kodesh, together with those
everywhere who call on the name of Yahshua.
Revelation 12:17 The Devil makes war against the Assembly, those who
keep the commandments of Yah and have the testimony of Yahshua.
Matthew 16:18 Yahshua speaks of the Universal Assembly. Matthew
18:17 Yahshua speaks of the local assembly.
34. Assembly Organization
Assembly organization, patterned after the Biblical example, is
scriptural and expedient. It provides the means by which cooperative
efforts may be coordinated to (1) proclaim the good news of
salvation more effectively, (2) discover Biblical standards and
doctrines, and (3) promote fellowship as members of the family of
Yahweh. (4) Heal the sick. (5) Heal the broken hearted. (6) Cast out
demons.
I Corinthians 12:12-30 The Assembly is compared to the human body.
Ephesians 4:11-16 Various offices listed, along with the reason for
this organization.
Ephesians 2:19-22 The Assembly is compared to a building carefully
fitted together.
Hebrews 13:7 Establishes authority in the Assembly.
Titus 1:5-9 Instructions are given to ordain elders in every city;
qualifications are given.
I Timothy 3:1-13 Qualifications for the office of elder and deacon.
Acts 6:1-8 Apostles appointed seven men for special administrative
duties.
Acts 1:23-26 Matthias, a successor to Judas was elected.
Assembly organization is based on the five-fold ministry, which is
the gift to the Assembly for the perfecting of the saints and the
work of the ministry. Ephesians 14:15 "But speaking the truth in
love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even
Messiah:"
Ephesians 5:23"For the husband is the head of the wife, even as
Messiah is the head of the assembly: and he is the savior of the
body."
Ephesians 2:20 The Assembly is built on the foundation of the
apostles and prophets, Yahshua, himself, being the chief corner
[stone].
Ephesians 4:11-12 "And he gave some apostles; and some, prophets;
and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the
perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the
edifying of the body of Yahshua:"
I Corinthians 12:28 "And Yahweh hath set some in the assembly, first
apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that
miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of
tongues."
35. Prophecy and Signs of Fulfillment
Bible prophecy was written by men of Yah who were moved by the
Kodesh Spirit, and it was given for us to determine where we are in
time in relation to the second coming of Yahshua. Much of what is
taking place In the political, religious, physical, and social world
today it fulfillment of prophecy and reveals that the return of
Yahshua is near. II Peter 1:19-21 Prophecy is sure. It is not of
private interpretation. It was inspired by the Kodesh Spirit (The
interpretation is universal). Matthew 24:1-41; Luke 21:6-33 Yahshua
uttered prophecies concerning the siege of Jerusalem and His return.
I Timothy 4:1-3; II Timothy 3:1-7 Prophecies of developments in the
social and religious worlds. Matthew 24:32 As the budding of the fig
tree speaks of approaching summer, fulfillment of prophecy signals
the time in which we live (Absence of figs represents no kodesh
fruits)
36. The Kingdom
The Kingdom is divided into three phases: (1) The Spiritual Kingdom
of Grace, (2) The Millennial Reign of Yahshua, and (3) The Eternal
Kingdom of Yahweh.
1) The Kingdom of Grace exists now as Yahshua reigns in the hearts
of believers through the Kodesh Spirit. (Circumcision made without
hands)
Matthew 3:2; 4:17 John the Baptist and Yahshua preached that the
Kingdom was at hand. Colossians 1:13 We have been translated into
the Kingdom.
1 Peter 2:5 We are part of a spiritual house.
Hebrews 4:16 Our invitation to approach the throne of grace.
Luke 17:20-21 The Kingdom came not with observation by the
unbelievers.
2) In the millennium, Yahshua will reign on the throne of His
greatness, and the redeemed will reign with Him (First fruits).
Revelation 5:10; 11:15; 12:10; 20:1-4 Yahshua's rule on the earth.
3) Following the millennium will be the eternal Kingdom of Yahweh
where He will be all in all.
I Corinthians 15:24-28 Yahshua turns the kingdom over to the Father.
Also see Section 39, The New Earth, Part 2.
37. The Third Angel's Message
Evil powers referred to in Scripture as "the beast and his image,"
exist prior to and at the return of Yahshua. The Third Angel's
Message, which warns against these evil powers, is part of the good
news and should be regarded as such. This includes especially the
warning to NOT take the "Mark" of the beast.
Revelation 13:1-10 The beast and his activities are described.
Revelation 14:9-11 The Third Angel's Message.
38. The Seven Last Plagues
The wrath of Yahweh against sin and sinners reaches its fullness
before and at the time of the second advent of Yahshua, In the
releasing of seven dreadful and devastating plagues (called "the
seven last plagues") upon those "which worshipped his image." These
plagues represent events in the world which cause great trouble and
distress. It is a part of the assembly's job to warn the world
against the suffering and disaster that comes as the result of sin.
Revelation 15:1 Seven angels have the seven last plagues. Revelation
16 Seven last plagues listed and described. (16:2, on those who had
the mark)
39. The New Earth
There are two phases referred to as the new earth: (1) The
Millennium and (2) The Restoration.
1) The Millennium is the time during the 1,000 year rule of Yahshua
on earth, while the earth is being restored.
Ecclesiastes 1:4 The earth (globe) abides forever.
Revelation 11:15, 18 Kingdoms of this world become the Kingdoms of
our Master and Messiah.
Isaiah 11:6-9; 65:17-25; Paradise conditions restored. Wolf to lie
down with the lamb. Isaiah 66:22-23 All flesh shall worship Him in
the new earth.
2) The restoration of the earth will be completed at the close of
the millennial reign of Yahshua, and the New Jerusalem will come
down from heaven. In this new earth, there will be neither adversity
nor marking of time Yahweh will dwell with His people. I Corinthians
15:24 The kingdom is delivered to Yahweh. II Peter 3:13 We look for
a new heaven and earth. Revelation 21:2, 10 New Jerusalem.
Revelation 21:3 Yahweh will be with His people and dwell with them.
Revelation 21:4 Yah wipes away tears; there will be no death,
sorrow, crying, or pain. Revelation 21:23; 22:5 There will be no
night there. Revelation 22:2 The Tree of Life will yield fruit in
each month for the healing of the nations.
40. Use of the Set-A-Part Names
The Assembly of Yah believes that the true names of the Father and
the Son have been hidden from Bible readers for centuries, but have
now been revealed and should be used by believers for a better
understanding of their Creators and a closer walk with them. To help
you find the Name "Yahweh" in the King James Version of the Bible,
in the Old Testament, notice the word "LORD" in large capital
letters. Each of these was "YHWH" in the original. The shortened,
poetic version of YHWH is Yah. This is used in the KJV in Psalm 68:4,
where it is spelled Jah. Linguists tell us that there was no "J" in
the English language until the 16th century. It gradually acquired
the consonantal sound of y, as in year. It is still with us in words
like "hallelujah". Thus, the 16th Century translators spelled His
name Jah when it was pronounced Yah. The name Jehovah is a contrived
mistranslation, as any good encyclopedia will show. Most Bible
authorities now agree that YHWH should be translated Yahweh. The
words God and Lord are titles. Yahweh tells us to know and use His
Name. Isaiah 42:8
"I am Yahweh: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to
another..." John 17:6, 11, 26
Yahshua manifested the Father's name. (Yahshua means the Salvation
of Yah... [the Father] ) Psalm 68:4 "Sing unto God (Elohim), sing praises to his
name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH (YAH)
and rejoice before him." (KJV)
41. Second Angels Message
:
Revelation 14:8; 18:4 “Come out of her my people [Babylon]. Called
out ones must come out of pagan [Baal] religions and worldly church
organizations and renounce them. This is done by leaving those
associations with no desire to return to them, and be baptized into
the Name of Yahshua Messiah. This includes major Sabbath
organizations that refuse the Name and His baptism unto the
resurrection of life. See baptism number 9, 16, 17,
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