The Roman Empire was a "Church State" with no
separation between Church and State, and as proclaimed gods, The Roman
Emperors were the head(s) of all religious and government activities.
In the beginning of this religious nightmare The Official Universal
Roman State Church was under control of Roman
Emperor Constantine. Later power was shifted from the emperors to the
Universal (catholic)
Church. However, both Church and State had the same agenda, which was
to conquer all independent peoples and turn them into religious
slaves, physical slaves, and taxpayers. The Roman Church Government
chose to committed Genocide against all who refused to be subjugated.
During this time there were (at
least) three Seventh Day Sabbath Keeping
Germanic tribes that refused to be subjugated. This also included many
Hebrews, who were already slaves and taxpayers.
Why were the First Popes and Emperors so ready to destroy
these three tribes? The answer to this question can be found by any
history buff without much trouble, lets turn to a great advent classic
for the answer to this question.
Speaking of these three Germanic tribes C. Melvyn Maxwell
says the following. "Three horns uprooted. Some of these tribes
(appeared to have)
had been Christianized prior to their invasion of the empire, but their
faith (not Christianity) was not Catholic (actually the
Universal Trinitarian Catholic version of Christianity did not exist at
all until about the third century after the death of
Messiah). It was a kind of Arianism. That is,
unlike the Catholics, these tribes believed that although Jesus
(actually Yahshua)
is very Great, but he is not "G_d," essentially, but is a
created being." IBID.
(Insert) "Many
Germanic tribes had been converted to True Believers by the followers
of The Messiah prior to their invasion of the "Conquering"
Roman Empire (this was actually a defensive
move), but they were neither Christians nor
were they Trinitarians, as there were no actual Christians at this
time, and their faith was basically without a universal title
(look up "catholic" in your
dictionary). There was, however, a large
group of faithful that followed the teachings of a non-Catholic priest
named Arius, who opposed the teachings of The Universal Roman State
Religion (later called
Catholicism); and his teaching later became
known as Arianism. That is, unlike the Catholics, these tribes believed
that although The Messiah is very Great (Yahweh's Ambassador to mankind),
he is not "G_d," except in Spirit (mentality), but is a created
being." DJ.Love, SCY
So we find that because of their refusal to believe the trinity
(first adopted when The Nicene Creed was
developed) and refusal to accept Emperor
Constantine and/or the Popes word as the final word on the subject, the
Great Roman Catholic Church attempted to have them eradicated.
One must ask himself or herself, was the Catholic church
"Holding Fast" to the word of G_d ,and saving us all from
heresy? The very same Catholic Church which changed the Sabbath from
Saturday to Sunday, adopted doctrine that says People burn in Hell
through out all time, Adopted Easter (Ishtar) and Christmas
(birthday celebration of all sun gods. Look up
Mithras and Mithraism in your dictionary),
and almost every other pagan holiday tradition and doctrine.
Were these Germanic Tribes "Martyrs for Christ," and
Up holding the Bible truth on this subject? Were the Arians on to
something? Let us check with the word of G_d and get thus Says The L_rd
On the subject.
Does the Bible say anything about Jesus being created? Is the
Father alone The Almighty
G_d? Was the pagan Roman Catholic Church just conforming to their pagan
religions again? OR were the Catholics in the right? Let us turn to
Bible text applied to Jesus (actually
Yahshua) by The Spirit of Prophecy.
Proverbs 8:22 [KJV] The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way,
before his works of old.
The Hebrew word that the KJV uses as "Possessed" is
used as "Created" in the NIV, and is actually the word
"Kaw-naw," of which the Hebrew meaning is to
"Erect" (i.e. to create). Some will say this text cannot be
talking of Messiah, but only wisdom, because verse one of the same
chapter speaks of wisdom as "Her" (in the KJV), but the Hebrew does
not; still others will say I have built a doctrine around one verse. So
here are more scriptural references, that back will reinforce my claim.
Please turn with me to Col.
1:15 which says; (speaking of Messiah)
"Who is the image (a
Spiritual reflection) of the invisible G_d,
the firstborn of every creature? Wow! Does that not sound like
the verse we just read in Proverbs? It would appear to this writer
that these verses say Messiah was the very First Thing ever created.
Yes, I will admit this leaves us with a few questions; such as, how
could John say "In The Beginning was the Word, and the Word was
with G_d, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with
G_d." John1:1-2 The answer is
plain! Does The Almighty have a beginning? Of course not,
then what beginning is the Bible referring to in Genesis 1:1 "In the
beginning G_d created the heaven and the earth." The
Beginning being mentioned here is when G_d made the heavens and
the earth, sometime before that YHVH, The Almighty G_d of the
Heavens, formulated a "Plan" to satisfy His desire to create
followers (children in His Spiritual
image) that would become greater than the
angels. Later, at the proper time, G_d brought forth The Messiah; who
could legitimately be called the only begotten Son of G_d; simply
because he was the very first one (The eldest
child or Spiritual image).
Messiah repeatedly referred to YHVH as his Father, when he said
"In my Fathers House" or "Pray to the Father," and
he called The Father our G_d and his G_d. Messiah most definitely did
not think of himself as G_d.
Someone will most likely say, "Did not Isaiah say,
'Messiah Would be called The Mighty god'". Maybe, he did, but
notice he did not say, "ALMIGHTY G_d." The kings of
Israel are, also, called gods in scripture, the future children of
G_d are referred to as gods, and so is Satan himself. Why? Because of
the influence of pagan translators who always thought of immortals
and/or children of gods as gods too; but there is only ONE
"Self-existent G_d," Yahweh.
Jesus (actually
Yahshua) became (in
the pagan translator's eyes) as a mighty god,
because he saved his people from death and hell, but he has always
directed all people to The Father; the very same Eternal Father that he
and his apostles worshipped. He claimed to have nothing of himself, but
that which The Father gave to him.
The whole idea of the trinity is foreign to the bible; for an
enlightening study look up the word Godhead in the KJV. It is used in
Acts 17:29, Rom1:20b, and col2:9 The First
verse reads "Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of G_d, we
ought not to think that the Godhead is (are?) like unto gold, or
silver, or stone, graven by art and mans device." The word
translated as Godhead is theios [Strong's #2304, meaning divine
or god-LIKE]. Reread the verse changing Godhead to divine or as implied
"godly" or even "The Family of G_d."
In the next example Romans 1:20b "For
invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly
seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal
power and Godhead; so that they are with out excuse:" In this
example it is the word theiotes [Strong's #2305, meaning
divinity].
And the last example is also speaking of Messiah. Col.2:9
"For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead
bodily." In this verse the word is "theotes"
[Strong's #2320, meaning divinity]. So why change these words to
Godhead, unless someone wanted to hinder the truth? Decide for
yourself. It is a well known and documented fact that the original
translators were hellenized Jews. Hellenized means they became pagan by
choice.
Only "Spirit Lead" (Instructed by YHVH's Holy Spirit) people can understand, translate without error, and write The
Inspired Words of G_d. Certainly not hellenized Jews, Greeks or
Romans.
The Jewish people originally served only one G_d, not three in
one. G_d says in His Ten Commandments, "Thou shalt have no other
gods before me." (Exodus20:3). Is mankind
breaking this command by making G_d's only
(First so far of many to come) begotten Son, the Almighty G_d? I say, "Yes!" Even
1cor 15:24,25 tells us Messiah is not G_d Almighty. But when all is
said and done, he will still be subject to G_d Himself, and that
G_d the Father may be all in all.
Are there verses that would make it appear that Messiah is G_d?
Only one could even come close to being interpreted this way, but this
would chaos and not harmony. For we know, without a question,
that "G_d is not the author of confusion" 1cor14:33, but
uninspired pagan translators are.
I believe we must understand G_d in order to worship Him. If we
believe him to be something he is not, how can we truly worship Him
without dishonoring Him? I know these words may spark many questions
for us, I only pray G_d will Lead us, as we accept the Light he has
shown and is showing us.
Whether you are Christian or not, "Everyone must now
search the Bible for himself upon his knees before G_d, with the
humble, teachable heart of a child, if he would know what The Eternal
Self-Existent Creator requires of him"
So don't take my word for it, search the word of G_d for
yourself to see if these things are so. Please just remember
Isaiah 28:10 as you do so. May The G_d of Heaven And Earth, The Almighty
G_d bless you Greatly as you study out his truths.
Love to All. Your Brother in Messiah,
Thomas C Shore
References:
"What happened to the Heruls, Ostrogoths, and The
Vandals???
And Why is it important to me and you???"
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Note: all quotes are from The King James Version of The
Holy Bible