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Study 30 - Completed Mapstudy 3000

What do we learn when we put all the scriptures together and look at them through the map in parts?

Just making a point on 4 very important questions:

Let us see how you would answer them now!

How would you answer these 4 questions?

1. What does believing “alone” do for a person?

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2. When is the moment of salvation and how do we attain it?

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3. When do we receive the “indwelling” of the Holy Spirit and how do we attain it?

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4. Can a person lose their salvation? And if they can, how can they lose it or is there something that needs to be done to maintain it?

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1. What does believing “alone” do for us?

a. Believing “alone” does not save anyone! Believing only gets us nearer to Salvation! Rom 13:11,

i. Because the word of YHWH says that believing SHALL, SHOULD, MIGHT or MAY take us to salvation! John 3:15, John 3:16, John 3:17, John 20:31, Rom 10:9,

b. After believing we are sealed with YHWH’s promise of salvation, Eph 1:13-14, Gal 3:22, 1 John 2:25, and we are sealed until the day of our salvation, Ephesians 4:30 as long as and if we do what He says!

Because of point #2. – When the moment of salvation is and the way we attain it!

And also because of point #3. – Of how and when we receive the “indwelling” of the Ruach Hakodesh!

2. What biblically brings us to salvation?

a. Repentance! Luke 13:3, Luke 13:5,

b. Confessing Christ out loud! Rom 10:10,

c. Conversion! Matthew 18:3, James 5:19-20,

i. Conversion is received by a growing faith and repentance! Luke 22:31-32, Acts 3:19,

d. YHWH’s Saving Grace! Act 15:11, Eph 2:8, Titus 2:11,

i. Saving Grace is received ONLY through Faith and Obedience to the faith! Rom 1:5, Rom 5:2,

e. Obedience to YHWH’s commandments! Rev 14:12,

i. Obedience is to perfect faith! 1 Tim 1:5,

f. Faith, 1 Peter 1:5, 1 Peter 1:9,

i. Hearing the word of YHWH, having Virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, charity, and having a pure conscience strengthens our faith! Rom 10:17, Col 2:12, 2 Peter 1:5-7, 1 Tim 3:9, Even being water baptized for a clear conscience strengthens our faith! 1 Peter 3:21,

ii. Doing the “Good” works of God is to perfect faith! James 2:22,

g. Water Baptism! John 3:5, 1 Peter 3:21,

h. Remission of sins! Luke 1:77,

i. Remission of sins is received by believing, repenting, and being water baptized!Mark 1:4, Luke 3:3, Acts 2:38, Acts 10:43

i. Enduring to the end! Matthew 10:22, Matthew 24:13, Mark 13:13,

3. What gives us the indwelling of the Ruach Hakodesh?

i. Water Baptism! Matthew 3:11, Matthew 3:16, Mark 1:8, Mark 1:10, Luke 3:16, Luke 3:21-22, John 1:33, John 3:5, Acts 1:5, Acts 11:15-16,

ii. Baptism and believing “together”! Mar 16:16,

iii. Remission of sins! Acts 2:38

iv. Laying of the hands after water baptism! Acts 8:18-19, Acts 19:1-6

Would the following verse make sense if I told you, that through this verse God is telling us the first and last thing we have to do to receive salvation?

Mark 16:16 (KJV) He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Everything else falls on what you do during & between believing and baptism!

Please check those that you agree with.

o You must repent of your sins! Mark 16:16, Luke 13:13, Acts 17:30.

o Or can you biblically say that if you do not repent, you will still make it into the kingdom of heaven or was repenting just a suggestion?

o You must confess you are a sinner during baptism! Matt 3:6, Mark 1:5.

o Or can you biblically say that if you do not confess you are a sinner, you will still make it into the kingdom of heaven or was confessing another suggestion?

o You must call upon the Lord (audible)! Romans 10:9-13, Acts 2:21.

o Or can you biblically say that if you do not call upon the Lord Audible, you will still make it into the kingdom of heaven or just thinking about it works?

o You must confess Christ (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) as Lord and Savior! Rom 10:9-10, Phil 2:12.

o Or can you biblically say that if you do not confess Christ (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) as Lord and Saviour, you will still make it into the kingdom of heaven or was it a merely suggestion?

o You must get baptized with water! Num 19:7-9, Matt 3:6, Acts 8:36-38, Acts 22:16, Col 2:12.

o Or can you biblically say that if you do not get baptized, you will still make it into the kingdom of heaven or was it really just a suggestion to express or show off publicly your faith? Does this not go against Matt 6?

o You must get baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost! Matt 28:19.

o Or can you biblically prove that if you get baptized using someone else’s name, maybe being baptized in the name of Paul, you will still make it into the kingdom of heaven?

o You must get baptized purposedly FOR the remission of your sins! Acts 2:38

o Or can you biblically prove that there is another way that you receive the “REMISSION” of your past sins? Or that you will still make it into the kingdom of heaven without having your sins remitted?

o You must also “purposedly” get baptized for the indwelling of the Holy Ghost! Acts 19:2-6, Mat 3:16, Mark 1:10, John 1:32,

o Or can you biblically prove that the indwelling of the Holy Ghost is automatic?

o The person doing the baptism must pray for you and lay hands on you after baptism, in order to receive the indwelling of the Holy Ghost! Acts 19:2-6. Acts 8:17-19.

Study 31 - Conversion

CONVERSION

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Study 31. Conversion

Conversion is a process, and it begins with the moment you believe and hopefully ends before you die! Because as you will read, if you die without it, you will go to hell!

CONVERTED, participle passive Turned or changed from one substance or state to another; turned form one religion or sect to another; changed from a state of sin to a state of holiness; applied to a particular use; appropriated.

Strongs Number: G1994. Greek Word: ἐπιστρέφω

Strongs Definition: to revert (literally figuratively or morally)

Thayer’s Definition:

1. transitively

a. to turn to

1. to the worship of the true God

b. to cause to return, to bring back.

1. to the love and obedience of YHWH

2. to the love for the children

3. to love wisdom and righteousness

2. intransitively

a. to turn to oneself.

b. to turn oneself about, turn back.

c. to return, turn back, come back.

Ø Has your Pastor ever told you that, we all need to be converted in order to enter into the kingdom of heaven?

Ø Did you know that even though Apostle Peter, believed, performed miracles, and walked with Christ for over 2 years, and if he would have died before the resurrection, he would have gone to hell? He would have still gone to hell by the time “Christ” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) went to heaven which was 40 days after the resurrection!

(Answer to Questions #12) When it comes to Peter and what he believed, the gospel tells us that Peter not only believed “Christ” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) was the Christ, but it also tells us that Peter knew for a fact that He was the Christ!

Matt 16:13-17 (KJV) When “Christ” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14…15…16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Hamashiach, the Son of the living God. 17 And “Christ” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.

Peter believed! But was he truly saved?

When it comes to Peter’s faith, the gospel tells us that Peter was also lacking faith!

Remember when Peter tried to walk on water? Matt 14:28-31 (KJV) And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to “Christ” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach). 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 31 And immediately Christ stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

Peter was lacking faith!

Listen to what “Christ” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) told Peter about his failing faith and conversion. Luke 22:31-32 (KJV) And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

(Peter’s faith was still failing and he was NOT converted yet!)

Here is the (continuation) and proof that this was before the crucifixion!
33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. 34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

So, until the moment leading to “Christ” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) crucifixion, peter was lacking faith, was not converted yet, and had denied Him 3 times!

Here is where “Christ” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) tells us that conversion is a Necessary step to salvation!
Mat 18:3 (KJV) And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Except ye be converted, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven!

If you are NOT converted, you will NOT enter into the Kingdom of Heaven!

So far, we have proved that by the time of the crucifixion, Peter still had not completed his conversion, and no conversion means not entering the Kingdom of Heaven, which means NOT saved!

You see, Satan wants us to believe we are saved the moment we believe, but when you truly go deep into the scriptures and specially see the story of peter’s salvation, we can see that he went through a couple of different things before he received his salvation!

PETER HAD TO GO THROUGH A CONVERSION PROCESS!

Peter first saw Christ and believed John 1. Peter then confessed his sin Luke 5:1-11.

Finally, Peter later confessed Christ as Lord Mark 8:27–9:1.

During all this time, Peter was walking with “Christ” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach), learning from Christ and at the same time preaching and teaching, doing the works of the Lord, and even performing miracles.

But we know for a fact, that by the time of Christ’s crucifixion, Peter’s faith was failing, He denied Christ 3 times and he was not converted yet!

We already know that we need conversion, but did you notice in Luke 22, how Peter denied Christ? And what does “Christ” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) say about denying Him? Mat 10:33 (KJV) But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

So, even though Peter had been walking with “Christ” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) for over 2 years; If Peter would have died at that moment, Peter would have gone to hell.

Because:

1. Peter was not converted yet! Mat 18:3 (KJV) Except ye be converted, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

2. “Christ” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) would have denied Peter because Peter denied Him 3 times! Mat 10:33 (KJV) But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

Whether Peter’s faith was perfected, and his conversion completed when he received the Holy Spirit in power in Acts 2, (Pentecost) or way later when he embraced the fullness of the gospel in Acts 10:11 Is NOT the point here! That is not what I am trying to point out! The main point is that YHWH has requirements for us, in order to give us eternal life. And that we are NOT saved the moment we believe.

We must be converted to be able to make it into the kingdom of heaven.

Mat 18:3 (KJV) And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

In order to convert, we must see, hear and understand with our heart.

Mark 4:12 (KJV) That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. Also found in Mat 13:15, Isa 6:10, John 12:40, Acts 28:27

If we convert a sinner to the truth of the gospel, we will save a soul from death.

James 5:19-20 (KJV) Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

We will be converted if our faith does not fail.

Luke 22:31-32 (KJV) And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. Peter was not converted until after Peter denied Him 3 times. What this tells us is that peter’s conversion was sometime after Christ was crucified and resurrected. Most likely during Pentecost. Even though Peter believed and had faith (not perfect faith), he still did the works of YHWH and performed healings but was not converted until way later.

Conversion comes after faith.

Conversion comes after repenting.

Acts 3:19 (KJV) Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

Salvation is not by conversion alone, there are other things YHWH requires of us.

Hearing, seeing and understanding with our heart: Mark 4:12 (KJV) That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. Also found in Mat 13:15, Isa 6:10, John 12:40, Acts 28:27

Faith: Luke 22:31-32 (KJV) And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

Repentance: Acts 3:19 (KJV) Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

Looking at the case of Peter and why his conversion seems to have taken a long time instead of the blasphemous doctrine of a salvation as soon as the person believes, Luke 22:31-32 (KJV) And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

In the biblical sense, conversion means a turning—a spiritual turning away from sin in repentance and to Christ in faith. It is a dramatic turning away from one path in order to pursue an entirely new one. It involves turning ones back to the system of the world and its anti-YHWH values. It involves a turning away from dead religion and self-righteousness. It involves a complete turn, an about-face, in order to enter through the straight gate that leads to life.

Matt 7:13 (KJV) Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

Conversion also involves the idea of changing direction. A true spiritual conversion radically alters the direction of one’s life. It is not a partial change wherein one is able to straddle the fence between two worlds. It is not a superficial turning, a mere rearranging of the outward cover-up of a person’s life.

Conversion is not a gradual change that occurs over a period of time, like sanctification. Instead, a genuine conversion occurs much deeper within the soul of a person. It is a decisive break with old patterns of sin and the world and the embracing of new life in Christ by faith.

This spiritual conversion is so profound that it involves many changes in a person. It involves a change of mind, which is an intellectual change. It involves a change of view, a new recognition of YHWH, self, sin, and “Christ”(יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach).

It involves a change of affections, which is an emotional change, a change of feeling, a sorrow for sin committed against a holy and just God. It involves a change of will, an intentional turning away from sin and a turning to God through “Christ”(יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) to seek forgiveness. The entire person—mind, affections, and will—is radically, completely, and fully changed in conversion.

Study 32 - Enduring to the End

ENDURING TO THE END

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Study 32. Enduring to the end

If we endure to the end, we will receive salvation.

Mat 24:13 (KJV) But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

Matt 10:22 (KJV) And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

Mark 13:13 (KJV) And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

We must endure hardness and afflictions:

2 Tim 2:3 (KJV) Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of “Christ” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) Christ.

2 Tim 4:5 (KJV) But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

We will be chastened by God and we must endure His chastening.

Heb 12:6-8 (KJV) For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastening, YHWH dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.

“Christ” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) endured to the end:

John 17:4-5 (KJV) I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. 5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

John 19:30 (KJV) When “Christ” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

Paul the apostle endured to the end:

Acts 20:24 (KJV) But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord “Christ” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach), to testify the gospel of the grace of YHWH.

2 Tim 4:6-7 (KJV) For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

As we have also learned, Peter had to endure to the end also. If he would have died anytime around the crucifixion, he would have gone to hell. See Conversion study 33.

Salvation is not by enduring to the end alone, there are other things YHWH requires of us.

Obedience: John 17:4-5 (KJV) I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. 5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

Keeping the faith: 2 Tim 4:6-7 (KJV) For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

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Are you starting to understand this verse?

Luke 13:23-24 (KJV)

Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

” He that hath an ear,

let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”

Study 33 - Spirit soul and body

Spirit, Soul, and Body.

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Our Spirit.

The Bible makes a clear distinction between the human spirit (the spirit we are born with) and the Holy Spirit (the Spirit of God).

1. Every human is born with a spirit that is given by God. That spirit is the God-given spiritual consciousness, and connection to the spiritual realm. It is the only way we learn about the spiritual world, whether those spiritual things are of God or not.

Job 32:8 (KJV) But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

1 Corinthians 2:11-12 (KJV) For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

2. We would not be able to receive and discern the things of God, if we did not have a spirit within us.

1 Corinthians 2:11 (KJV) But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

3. The Human Spirit Is Capable of Pride, Rebellion, or Humility.

Proverbs 16:18-19 (KJV)Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Deuteronomy 2:30 (KJV) But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as appeareth this day.

1 Samuel 1:15 (KJV) And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD.

4. Though fallen, the human spirit still carries a spark of God's original design—it can be convicted, awakened, and restored.

Proverbs 20:27 (KJV) The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

5. We Must Be Born Again Spiritually

Christ draws a line between our natural birth (with a fallen human spirit) and the spiritual rebirth we receive through baptism and the Holy Spirit.

John 3:6 (KJV) That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

6. When our body dies, our spirit goes back to God.

Ecclesiastes 12:7 (KJV) Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

Our natural human spirit is not evil in itself, but it is incomplete, fallen, and incapable of reconciling with God on its own. The human spirit needs our soul and flesh.

Our Soul.

The Bible speaks extensively about the soul, what it is, its value, and its role in our relationship with God.

1. What Is the Soul?

Our soul is often described as the life force or the inner self of a person, who we really are beneath the flesh. Our soul is a living thing, is who we are, our true essence and our will.

Genesis 2:7 (KJV) And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

2. The Soul Is Precious and Eternal

Matthew 16:26 (KJV) For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

3. The soul can only be destroyed by God.

Matthew 10:28 (KJV) And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

4.The Soul Can Be Lost or Saved. The soul is accountable to God, and sin brings spiritual death.

Ezekiel 18:4 (KJV) Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.

James 1:21 (KJV) Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

5. The Soul Feels, Thinks, and Desires.

Psalm 42:1-2 (KJV) As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. 2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?

Psalm 103:1-2 (KJV) Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

6. The Soul Needs Restoration to righteousness and rest.

Psalm 23:3 (KJV) He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Jeremiah 6:16 (KJV) Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.

Summary:

The soul is your true, inner self—your mind, will, and emotions.

It is created by God, belongs to God, and is accountable to Him.

The soul is eternal—it doesn’t cease after death. Unless God destroys it.

It can be lost through sin or saved through faith in Christ.

It longs for God and can find rest, healing, and transformation in Him.

The Body / human Flesh.

The War Within the Soul

God created us as triune beings — spirit, soul, and body — each with its own purpose and destiny. Scripture says, “I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thessalonians 5:23). The spirit is our link to God, the flesh connects us to the physical world, and the soul stands in between, deciding which one to follow.

Our soul is the center of the will, emotions, and reason. It is the seat of personal identity, the part of us that chooses between obedience and rebellion. When the Spirit of God moves within, it calls the soul upward toward holiness and truth. When the flesh stirs with desire, it pulls the soul downward toward corruption and death. The battlefield of human life is not external but internal. Every decision reveals which master the soul has chosen.

Paul described this conflict when he said, “The flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other” (Galatians 5:17). The soul is where that struggle takes place. The Spirit urges submission; the flesh demands indulgence. The soul cannot remain neutral; silence is surrender.

When life ends, both spirit and body separate from us. The body returns to dust, as written, “For dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return” (Genesis 3:19). The spirit returns to God who gave it (Ecclesiastes 12:7). The only part of us that remains under judgment is the soul — the true self, bearing the record of every thought, choice, and desire. “We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body” (2 Corinthians 5:10).

The soul is therefore the eternal witness of how we responded to the Spirit’s call. If it yields to the Spirit, it is renewed, sanctified, and preserved unto life. If it clings to the flesh, it is corrupted and dies. This is why Christ warned, “What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36).

At death the spirit returns to its Maker, the flesh decays, but the soul remains. It carries the memory of obedience or rebellion and stands before the throne of God to give account. The destiny of that soul depends on which voice it followed in life — the Spirit that leads to righteousness or the flesh that leads to destruction.

Scripture shows that our flesh (our human, sinful nature) is deeply self-preserving and, when left unchecked by the Spirit of God, capable of lying, deceiving, and even destroying others to survive or get what it wants.

1. It’s through the flesh, (our physical senses and body) that we come to understand and experience the physical world around us, both its good and its bad.

The flesh is not able to receive and discern the things of God.

1 Corinthians 2:11 (KJV) But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

2. The flesh is naturally carnally dead and deceitful above all things.

Ephesians 2:3 (KJV) Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

Jeremiah 17:9 (KJV) The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

That means our flesh it will lie, even to our souls, to protect its desires and interests.

Romans 7:18-24 (KJV) For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. 19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. 20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. 22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: 23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. 24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?

3. The Flesh lusted against the spirit.

Galatians 5:17-21 (KJV) For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

In summary:

The flesh is like a beast of survival,it will lie, deceive, and destroy anything that threatens its desires. It knows its time is limited and therefore will do anything to attain its desires. This is why Christ said, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily…” (Luke 9:23). Only by dying to the flesh and walking in the Spirit can we overcome the corrupt drive of the old nature.

The carnal (fleshly) mind not only resists God but brings death. It defends itself—even against God’s truth—because it sees surrender as a threat to survival.

Romans 8:6-8 (KJV) For to be carnally m For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

Study 34a - Good Works

34a

GOOD WORKS

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This is where it really starts getting interesting!

Most churches teach that Good works are not an essential part of salvation!

They usually quote Ephesians 2:8-10 NIV For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of YHWH—not by works, so that no one can boast.

And then we have those that say otherwise and quote James 2:14 (KJV) What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

So, is this an error, lack of knowledge, or is it purposedly sold this way by those so called “Pastors” to get more attendance, more money and volunteers flowing to the church?

Whatever the case may be, Satan is the one that is bringing separation and watered-down salvation plans to YHWHs’ children with the unlimited stock of lies that he has in his arsenal.

The Greatest thing for believers is that false teachings always have many contradictions found in the Holy scriptures, and the true word of YHWH will never contradict itself.

Most false teachers try to explain their beliefs by using long and confusing explanations that some theologian has come up with, instead of using more scripture to back it up.

In the part of believers accepting and having an erroneous doctrine it is because there is either a lack of knowledge and understanding in their part, an error on the bible translation that is being used or even willful ignorance to the word of YHWH!

The first two are easily corrected by listening, reading and being obedient to what YHWH commands us to do in regard to knowing the truth.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (KJV) All scripture is given by inspiration of YHWH, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

1 John 4: 1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of YHWH: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

2 Tim 2:15 (KJV) STUDY to shew thyself approved unto YHWH, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Romans 12:2 (KJV) And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of YHWH.

2 Timothy 3:14-17 (KJV) But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.

Proverbs 15:28 (KJV) The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

The moral of this story is, that YHWH gave us the Holy scriptures for learning and correcting our doctrine and because many false prophets are gone out into the world, WE MUST NOT TRUST EVERYTHING WE HEAR, and we must verify everything with the Holy scriptures. If by any chance we find a contradiction, it only means that we need to pray, research and study some more.

Once we find that verified truth, we must continue in it and share that knowledge with others. (This is one of the type of “good works” the New Testament talks about). 2 Tim 4:5 (KJV) But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

So, do NOT trust everything I say. You must verify it no matter what, and if you think or see any contradictions, come back to me with that information, because I should be able to provide to you and teach you with scriptural information and not some confusing doctrine or theology invented by man.

Let’s start by some simple questions and testing a theory of contradiction!

Please answer them with your honest answers!

Will YHWH allow an unbeliever who denies professing Him, is abominable (detestable) in His eyes, disobedient to Him, and is a reprobate (not pure) unto every good work, enter into His heavenly kingdom?

Of course NOT! I pray you agree with me on this one!

What about a so called “believer” who denies professing Him, is abominable (detestable) in His eyes, disobedient to Him, and is a reprobate (not pure) unto every good work, enter into His heavenly kingdom?

If by any chance you said yes on this one, then please explain biblically, why yes.

What makes such a difference between an unbeliever and a believer, when they both deny professing YHWH, are abominable (detestable) in the eyes of YHWH, are disobedient to YHWH, and are reprobates (not pure) unto every good work of YHWH?

Let’s get this theory closer to an experience closer to you and test it!

A man says he has received salvation and has been saved for over a year now. He believes, he repented, he prayed the sinner’s prayer, he was baptized, etc., etc. Yet he does not do: Any works meet for repentance. His faith is questionable because of the lack of good works. He can’t/won’t preach, evangelize, or even help the ministry in sharing the word of YHWH, because he is too busy and lacks knowledge, truth and study of the gospel. To sum it up, he is not fruitful because he lacks only good works.

But his friends and his Pastor says he is saved! And always will be as long as he continues believing and repenting whenever he sins!

If he continues without not doing good works and dies today, will he go to heaven, according to the word of YHWH? Yes, or No?

With a “little bit” of sarcasm, I will say the following:

I guess YHWH is a respecter of a person’s opinion (Acts 10:34) and God complies with humanity and speaks saying. “Even though this man lacks good works, and he is denying Me by doing so, and he is disobedient to Me, and he is detestable in My eyes, and I consider him a reprobate/not pure unto any of My good works. And most important, just because his Pastor says he is saved, then, I will look the other way and change my ways and my commandments so when this mans’ body dies, I can allow him into my kingdom as a saved person and he will therefore live with me forever, happily ever after!?” RIGHT?!?!?!?! ……WRONG! Dead Wrong!

Act 10:34 (KJV) Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that YHWH is no respecter of persons:

Answer to Question #13

What happens if we do not do good works?

We deny professing YHWH!

We are abominable (detestable) to YHWH!

We are disobedient to YHWH!

We are reprobates (not pure) unto every good work!

Titus 1:16 (KJV) They profess that they know YHWH; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

The problem is that many churches confuse people by putting everything in the same pot. They mix the good works of YHWH, with the works and deeds of the pharisees. They mix the laws and commandments of YHWH, with the 613 laws and rules of the scribes and the pharisees. They omit the works of faith and turn a blind eye on the scriptures that say, “that man is justified by works and not by faith alone” or the one that says, “faith without works is dead” (James 2:20-26).

In reality, EVERYTHING we do is works!

When we call out YHWH, we have to physically open our mouths and call Him out!

When we believe, we have to physically get up and out of our shells to follow YHWH and be obedient to His commandments!

Even to hear the word of YHWH, we have to physically listen to it.

What about other good works such as studying the bible, teaching the word of YHWH, getting baptized or baptizing others. Or do you think when Christ said, repent and be baptized, or to stop sinning, or go and make disciples, we can do this while we are sitting on the sofa physically doing nothing, or is it that you believe that when Christ opened His mouth to say anything, he was merely giving us SUGGESTIONS?

What about repentance?

Doesn’t repentance become works?

For example, if we have the sin of lying and we truly repent, we should physically stop lying, yes, or no?

Or if we have the sin of sexual immorality, and we truly repent, we have to physically do something about it so we can stop sinning, yes, or no?

So how would you understand this commandment directly from “Jesus” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach), when He appeared to Paul on the road to Damascus?

Acts 26:14-20 (KJV) ………... 20 But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to YHWH, and do works meet for repentance.

Did YHWH our heavenly Father and “Jesus” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) our Saviour command for us to repent or was it just a merely a suggestion?

Acts 17:30 (KJV) And the times of this ignorance YHWH winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent!

Works are an essential part of salvation, just like, believing, repenting, water baptism, etc.!

The only difference is that works come during and after salvation and are performed in order to maintain that salvation!

And here follows the biblical proof!

What must we do to maintain our salvation?

We need to endure to the end:

If we endure to the end, we will receive salvation. Mat 24:13, Matt 10:22, Mark 13:13

We must endure hardness and afflictions. 2 Tim 2:3, 2 Tim 4:5.

We must be obedient to every word of God! John 14:15, 1 Peter 1:14, John 14:15, John 3:36, Acts 5:29, Luke 11:28, 2 Corinthians 10:5, etc.

In OBEDIENCE is where most people fail. The same way that Adam and eve failed.

Obedience is the practical acceptance of the authority and will of YHWH. It includes both submitting to Him and then expressing that submission in actions, words and thoughts. To be obedient is to be in agreement with YHWH. To be in agreement and obedient to YHWH and His commandments is to love Him with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.

Disobedience is a SIN caused by rebellion and distrust of YHWH. To be disobedient is to yield to self-will instead of surrendering to Him and desiring His will in all things.

(Answer to Question #14) Why are good works so important?

Because only through the good works of YHWH is that our faith is strengthened and made perfect! James 2:22 (KJV) Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

God will judge us by our works; Every man’s work shall be manifest.

1 Peter 1:17 (KJV) And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: Also found in, 1 Cor 3:13-15,

Christ will reward our works

Rev 22:12 (KJV) And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

We walk worthy of the Lord when we are fruitful in every work, and when we increase in the knowledge of God!

Col 1:10 (KJV) That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of YHWH;

What types of Good works are we commanded to do?

We are to do the same works that Hamashiac did and greater.

John 14:12 (KJV) Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

We are commanded to be unmovable abounding in the work of the Lord.

1 Cor 15:58 (KJV) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

We must do the work of an evangelist.

2 Tim 4:5 (KJV) But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

“Jesus” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) did the works of the Father.

John 9:4 (KJV) I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

“Jesus” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) Taught and preached the gospel .

Matt 4:23 (KJV) And “Jesus” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. Also found in, Matt 9:35, Luke 20:1, Matt 9:35, Mark 1:14,

“Jesus” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) performed healings.

Matt 9:35 (KJV) And “Jesus” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. Also found in, Matt 4:23

Disciples do the same works that Christ did.

They teach and preach the gospel.

Acts 14:21 (KJV) And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,

Acts 8:25 (KJV) And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans. Also found in, Acts 15:7, Luke 9:6, Acts 14:7, Acts 16:10, Acts 20:24, Rom 15:19,

They performed healings.

Luke 9:6 (KJV) And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

The disciples did more works than Christ did.

They baptized.

John 4:2 (KJV)(Though “Jesus” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) himself baptized not, but his disciples,)

They preached through mighty signs and wonders.

Rom 15:19 (KJV) Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of YHWH; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.

We must work out our own salvation with fear and trembling.

Phil 2:12 (KJV) Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

YHWH will stablish us in every good work.

2 Thes 2:16-17 (KJV) Now our Lord “Jesus” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) Christ himself, and YHWH, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

We must abound to every good work.

2 Cor 9:8 (KJV) And YHWH is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

Without ceasing your work of faith.

1 Thes 1:3 (KJV) Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord “Jesus” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) Christ, in the sight of YHWH and our Father;

Also found in, 2 Thes 1:11,

YHWH will count us worthy of His calling & fulfill the work of faith

2 Thes 1:11 (KJV) Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:

YHWH will remember our work.

Heb 6:10 (KJV) For YHWH is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

Remember on this study how after 2+ years, if Peter would have died, between Christs’ crucifixion and His resurrection, Peter would have gone to hell?

Are you now starting to understand the entire truth of YHWH, not only to get to the point of salvation, but also to maintain our salvation?

A little more here.

So, is it truth what the pastors teach about works not for us gentiles or an essential part of salvation?

Here is the summary about the works of YHWH, of who must do them!

Keep this verse in mind:

John 8:39 (KJV) They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. “Jesus” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.

If you believe in “Jesus” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) and have accepted Him as Lord and Saviour, then you have been adopted by YHWH the Father, and being Christ’s you are now of Abraham’s seed, therefore, you are of the house of Israel. You are a child of Israel!

Ephesians 3:6 (KJV) That the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:

Galatians 3:28-29 (KJV) There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ “Jesus” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach). And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Romans 3:22 (KJV) Even the righteousness of YHWH which is by faith of “Jesus” (יהושוע Joshua Hamashiach) Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

Romans 8:17 (KJV) And if children, then heirs; heirs of YHWH, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

Titus 3:7 (KJV) That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Hebrews 11:9 (KJV) By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:

Keeping the Sabbath is also works and is for us as gentiles also. So, we will also be doing that study which explains pretty much why and who must maintain it, along with how it must be maintained.

Notes:

Study 34b - The works of God or Good Works

34b

THE WORKS OF GOD

OR GOOD WORKS?