I Saw The Light MinistriesAn outreach of Ecclesia Theos At Morristown TN, (called out ones of the supreme divine God)
Serving God in Spirit and in Truth The "Sacred Names" Doctrine
What is the Total Truth about the "sacred names" issue? The "Sacred Names" doctrine says that we can NOT use the words "Jesus", "God" and "Lord" because they are English and not Hebrew and could refer to other (false) gods. I agree that Yehsua or SOME form of that word is the original Hebrew pronunciation of the name of Jesus. I agree that the Fathers name is YHWH or some version of it. I agree that God would be more correctly called Elohim when referring to the collective God of the Father, Jesus and His essence of the Holy Spirit. But are we damned if we use our own modern native language in stead of the Hebrew language? Is a person damned if they cannot correctly pronounce the words in the Hebrew language? The Holy Spirit has told me that we CAN use both Hebrew and English or any other language. It is ok to use the Hebrew Names but NOT required. It is ok to speak with our own language, therefore I use BOTH according to how the Spirit leads me at that moment and the Lord tells me to use JESUS most often. If you are more comfortable using the Hebrew names, that is ok! But don't tell me that I do not know who I am talking to! If you cannot pronounce them or if you are too confused about the subject, Know that God is NOT limited to a sound and that He WILL hear you in your own language. When using the word "God", you know which God you are referring to and so does the person you are talking to and so does God. He knows who you are talking to. He does not mind you using titles when referring to Him, He gives Himself many titles. Anyone with great authority has many titles and names which can be used interchangeably such as Sir, Mister, President, etc. The greater the authority, the more names and titles that person has. This is also true in all of the spirit world. Jesus is NOT a 4-letter word! How dare anyone to try to turn it into a 4-letter word! Shame on anyone who causes confusion in the church and say that we must only use one word and any other word is a 4-letter word in reference to false gods or the evil one! Jesus is not the evil one! Jesus is the Saviour, Any doctrine that tries to say anything else is not of God!
I was not confused in my mind and had a great relationship with God in Light until the spirit of religious confusion came against me and my spirit and caused darkness in my life because of the so called sacred names issue. I KNOW darkness. Unfortunately I have had more to do with darkness in my life than most people on this planet. But I tell you one thing right here and right now, that I never felt as much darkness as that which came against me when the sacred names issue caused my mind to be oppressed with darkness and confusion even when I thought I had it right and started using Yeshua instead of Jesus. People have gotten so caught up with RESEARCH and knowledge that they have forgotten to test the spirits. They say it is confusion to speak with the Gift of the Holy Ghost of speaking in unknown tongues. They say it is confusion to shout praises to God. They say it is confusion to testify in front of a congregation about what God has done for them. But yet they do NOT claim confusion when they tell people that they are praying to demons by pronouncing the name of Jesus in modern day English! Even though I will lose the support of many of you, I must proclaim that there is Peace in the name of Jesus Christ! The Lord has confirmed this to me many times over! You need to give up your own understandings (Proverbs 3:5-6) and all your internet pages and reference books and stop and listen to His Voice! What is He telling you? additional research
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus#Names_and_titles
http://www.thenazareneway.com/yeshua_jesus_real_name.htm I often listen to Israel National Radio. These are Hebrew people, therefore experts on the Hebrew language. They often use "Yeshua" and "Joshua" interchangeably. Jesus was NOT the only one called Yeshua like if it was some sacred name that no one else had. So, if people are going to use the argument that "which Jesus are you praying to", I could use the same argument with them "which Joshua are you praying to".
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My notes:
He has many names:
Other Names for our God (Elohim): Rev.2:9 and Rev.3:9 "...of them which say they are Jews, and are not..."
What name will be written on Him when He returns?
Jesus said He's the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet! Rev. 1:8 "I am Alpha and Omega..." He's not against the Greek language, and uses it to refer to himself! History shows that the Hebrew scriptures were translated into Greek about 280-130 B.C. The Greek Septuagent Version was generally used in Palestine by many of the people including the disciples of Jesus. But Jesus never rebuked the disciples for using the Greek word "Theos". Paul traveled throughout the Greek world and used the Greek word for God. He knew it was acceptable to use the languages of the audience that he was speaking to. He never taught that the Gentiles had to speak in Hebrew! If it is so very important that we never use the word "Jesus", then I would ask you in what name was you baptized in? Did you denounce Jesus? Was Jesus a curse upon you? Dear Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us! In Conclusion, The Sacred Names Doctrine is a spirit of religious confusion and is causing a problem in the church and tries to Limit God! This is not just what I say. It's what God says! I am NOT trying to push anyone away, I'm trying to Wake people up and proclaim that God is NOT limited to ANY one name or to any sound. He's not even limited to the name of Jesus! You can use the words Jesus AND Yeshua! Any teaching that says different is NOT of God but rather of the evil one. Sorry but NOW THAT'S THE TRUTH. Let's NOT be "striving about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers." 2 Tim. 2:14.
Are we supposed to be going backward or forward? Are we supposed to focus on the Hebrew language or on God? Are we supposed to be an Old Testament church or a New Testament Church? Is the message to only the Hebrew? Are you Hebrew? I AM Jewish but yet I do not feel that I MUST speak Hebrew in all my worship!
Suggested Reading:
*SacredNameMovement.com A great multi-page detailed website, very well researched and knows what they are talking about.
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Clarification: I am NOT against using the Hebrew names. I am just against the teaching and the doctrine that says that we MUST use the Hebrew names and the teaching/doctrine that says we are worshiping God in vain or worshiping the devil when we use the modern English or Greek words for God. I welcome all servants of God in this ministry, whether you use Hebrew, English or Chinese. Thanks.
Update: Jan. 20, 2008
Let's be reminded of the following facts: Keeping those undisputed facts in mind, let's consider the following: -The bible as we have it today in the English language, uses the word "God" 4468 times in 3891 verses. IF the word God is pagan and not to be used, we must throw our bibles away! There must be no compromise. If you believe "God" to be pagan, You must obey Elohim and have no gods beside Him and destroy this pagan manuscript immediately! But yet God has honored this manuscript in the English language for centuries even founding this great nation of the USA in God We Trust with biblical principles based upon the KJV Bible with the word "GOD" 4468 times. And that is not even counting the number of times the Bible says "Jesus". God has healed millions of people and answers billions of prayers said in the name of Jesus and God. We must accept and keep this bible or else throw it out and get a Hebrew Bible and learn the entire language OR get one which has English language but the Hebrew language when using names which bibles have been translated by modern day self proclaimed prophets who think they know more than the hundreds of translators of old. But do one or the other, Don't be wavering about.
-When a sacred names believer uses the spelling "G_d", they are saying
that "God" is pagan, thus "God" is condemnable or damnable. Thus they
are truly saying G.D. -To completely stop using the words "Jesus", "God" and throw your bible away are MAJOR steps! Something that should only be done after as much research as going to Israel or somewheres and living there a year or more with a expert and truly knowing what you are talking about OR being visited by an angel OR some other direct confirmation from God OR being very certain with NO way of accepting Jesus and God any more. It must be certain. OR else risk the Wrath of God! To truly keep/observe such a doctrine, you must be as certain about it as you are the fact that christmas is pagan and without dispute. -Would God EVER honor something pagan? Would God ever honor a false/pagan/demonic god name for His Name within a prayer and answer that prayer? -IF Paul was alive today, would he write in English or Hebrew? -The sacred name doctrine says there is only one name for Jesus and it's a Hebrew name. IF there is only ONE name by which man may be saved and it is a Hebrew name and we know that name, then why does Rev. 19:12 say "he had a name written that no man knew". -Why does Rev. 19:13 give another name! Why does Rev. 19:16 give yet ANOTHER name! Could it be that the King of Kings has MANY names and titles and cannot be limited by one name? -The church of God has always known and accepted "there is only one name" and "in the name of" and "name" to mean "Authority" NOT "pronunciation" or "spelling" or "language". -Why does Jesus refer to himself in the Greek Language? Rev. 1:8 "I am Alpha and Omega" -Why would God reveal as much truth to Herbert W. Armstrong as He did about the Sabbath day, christmas, easter and so many other great truths IF Mr. Armstrong was using evil pagan vain names to worship God? Why is God revealing so much to many other servants who use the terms God and Jesus? -The sacred names doctrine ministers claim I am being reclusive. But Which doctrine would teach more people to come to God? Which doctrine would teach more gentiles to accept the God of Israel? The one that says you must only use the Hebrew names OR the one that says you can use any language, your own language to worship the God of the universe, of all races?
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