Grace misunderstood? ... Elohym forbid!!!

[Shmanu YAH]

shalom mishpacha, ALL praises to the most high YHWH and "baruka ha'bo beh shem YHWH", "blessed is your coming in the name of YHWH" ->>> Yahushua.

                               I pray all is well with you and yours and will soon be even better.

In this very breif message I'd like to thoroughly clear up another misrepresentation of scripture bringing forth a errant doctrine pertaining to "grace". This very important aspect of our relationship with the Most High has unfortunately been twisted to the point of nauseam, lets untwist this to get it back straight and return the understanding of grace to it's proper intent, - This will also be more ammo for your gun in the war against scripture perversions.

Many of us at sometime in our life have played or knows someone that has played that board game called MONOPOLY, and in that game you can roll the dice and possibly get a "get out of jail free" card,.... well in the churches their game is: if you call on the name of Jesus you can get a "get out of hell free" pass, - that is just PURE INSANITY! I personally find it disturbing that religious leaders label obedience to the instructions of YHWH as "legalism" but disobedience as our "grace" ....wth?

We have read and have had several passages taught to us by those in the religious systems but do we understand the purpose of grace in it's proper context. Many unlearned people have twist Shaul's words to their own destruction as told us long ago in 2nd Peter 3:14-16, 14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. 15 And account that the longsuffering of our Master is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; 16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. ......- so lets look at just a few of some of the writings he gave to help us be straight:

Romans 2:11-13, For there is no respect of persons with Elohym. 12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law; 13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before Elohym, but the doers of the law shall be justified. ......- this importance of torah obedience is plainly explained by apostle Paul before we later read his continuation in chapter 6, 1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? 2 Elohym forbid!. ......- no commentary needed: point - set - match!, .......but let continue his dialogue:

"How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? 3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Yahushua h'mashiach were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as h'mashiach was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: 6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. 7 For he that is dead is freed from sin. 8 Now if we be dead with h'mashiach, we believe that we shall also live with him: 9 Knowing that h;mashiach being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. 10 For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto Elohym. 11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto Elohym through Yahushua h'mashiach our Master. 12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. 13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto Elohym, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto Elohym. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law (for salvation), but under grace. 15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law (for salvation), but under grace? Elohym forbid!.

......- there's that warning again! ->>> AFTER his proclaiming of grace.
16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? 17 But Elohym be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. 18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. 19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness. 20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness". ......- simply put, Paul was speaking of our necessary transformation from being servants of sin to servants of righteousness - he never intimated that the torah was done away with! ..... and when all is said and done, this dialogue shows itself to be about salvation qualifications.

Lets also read whats written in the "new testament" portion: ibrym / hebrews 10:26-31, 26 "For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28 He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of Elohym, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Master. And again, The Master shall judge his people. 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living Elohym". ......- sounds to me like churchy law breakers and covenant stompers can completely forget about their interpretation of grace saving them.

As another witness to the perversion of grace we can read Jude 1:3-4, 3 "Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. 4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our Elohym into lasciviousness, and denying our only Elohym, and our Master Yahushua h'mashiach" ......- it's sad enough that theres a old evil spirit in the earth perverting the true purpose of grace, but it's even worse that some wicked ruachs even work to deny YHWH and Yahushua - but then again how can they effectively pervert his grace without first denying his power?

Understanding the importance of grace ( in it's proper context ) is very important - but so is understanding obedience to YHWH! Truly grace is not something we have to earn - BUT it is something we have to be eligible for, - Remember what Yahushua plainly articulated to those that seriously wanted to know how to enter into eternal life?

MattiYahu 7:21-23,                                                                                                                                            21 "Not every one that saith unto me, Master, Master, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Master, Master, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work lawlessness". ......- and this was the manifestation of grace speaking!

MattiYahu 19:16-17,
16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, "Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, Elohym: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments". ......- and again, this was the manifestation of grace speaking!

Mark 9:41-43,
41 "For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Mashiach, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward. 42 And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea". ......- and again, this was the manifestation of grace speaking!

Luke 10:25-28,
25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 26 He said unto him, "What is written in the law? how readest thou?" 27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love YHWH thy Elohym with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. 28 And he said unto him, "Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live." ......- and again, this was the manifestation of grace speaking!

John 14:15,
15 "If ye love me, keep my commandments" ......- and again, this was the manifestation of grace speaking!

John 14: 20-21,
20 "At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. 21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him". ......- and again, this was the manifestation of grace speaking!

There are so many scriptural references from b'reshyt to chtzyun / revelations evidencing that to receive favor from the Most High you must first have a heart to obey him! ( and we also better appreciate that his grace to us is greater than our sin against him! ).

I'd like to offer a infallible example you can use to prove grace is NOT applicable to everyone that sincerely believes Yahushua is h'mashiach. The prime example is from the personage and character of the one called Yahudas / Judas Ish Cariot, This man knew of a certainty that Yahushua was the anointed one the prophets spoke about but due to his jealousy (which is a emotion!) he allowed h'shatan to enter in as we read in Luke 22:1-4, Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. 2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. 3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. 4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. ......- as I mentioned in a message weeks ago called: "are you a emotional wreck?" - any emotion (including jealousy) is a opportunity for the adversary to enter in and destroy your soul with NO opportunity for salvation like in this case.

For those that think grace is perpetual and even Judas still was eligible for the grace of Elohym, lets read what Yahushua himself said on the matter. In Mark 14:21 it shows, The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born! ......- now where in this statement do you see any chance for mercy or grace?.....huh? - This is proof positive that everyone that believes or calls on "the name" is NOT eligible especially seeing that Judas knew the mashiach personally, walked with him, talked with him, slept in close quarters with him, broke bread with him, and probably even prayed with him!

It's sad that many of the so-called biblical scholars read the statement that: "good were it for that man if he had never been born" and not explain to the masses that Judas was physically born but NEVER reborn in the ruach! - remember what Yahushua told Nicodemus? ->>> Yahushua answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of Elohym (John 3:3-7), Judas like many, failed to show up for their own birthday! We can also know that Judas truly believed Yahushua was h'mashiach because why would anyone expect to gain money ( 30 pieces of silver ) for delivering a false messiah? ....so a believer and very close acquaintance of Yahushua had lost ALL eligibility for MERCY or GRACE!

again, as we did many blog messages ago lets re-examine the proper application of grace and mercy - and there is a major difference between mercy and grace, both which have their beginning thousands of years ago - NOT just starting in the "new testament".

1) mercy: is the Most High giving us pardon from the punishment that we DO deserve
2) grace: is the Most High giving us unmerited favor that we truly DON'T deserve!

translation: grace & mercy is HIS love towards us, ...but OBEDIENCE is OUR required love towards him!

So we can properly understand if we read the entirety of the scriptures that: torah obedience, faith AND works WE are responsible for providing, .... But grace is provided to us from on high, - let's focus on OUR responsibilities  - because I doubt if YHWH needs us to instruct him about his... Elohym forbid!

selah and shalom

[Walter Jackson]

Shalom zaqayn/akhi,  It was a great blessing reading the above. It just so happen that I am in the process of writing a very similar article although some what longer. I felt moved by the ruach to do so a long time ago but delayed starting until 3 weeks ago. I am still in the process of writing, therefore I take your blog to be a great help a blessing and confirmation,. HalleluYah ! I will be doing brochure type document which I hope to distribute to the local churches mostly the so called Black Churches.This information is badly needed.

Todah rabah.  

As you eluded to in the blog most of these religious churches goers claims not to under the law but under grace, clearly not understanding or refusing to believe what Shaul meant. I say to them 'grace without obedience to Yah's law is dead"

Shalom!