The main message of Messiah, Yochanan the Immerser, the Prophets and the Talmidim was Teshuva (repentance). Teshuva is defined as turning away from sin and turning back to the instruction (Torah) of YHWH.
*Yochanan the Immerser: Teshuva (Repent): for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (Matthew 3:2).
*Yahushua the Messiah: Teshuva (repent), and believe the gospel (Mark 1:15).
*Kepha (Peter) Talmid (Disciple): Teshuvah (Repent), and be immersed every one of you in the name of Yahushua Messiah for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Ruach Ha Kodesh (Acts 2:38).
*Sha'ul ("paul") Talmid (disciple): And the times of this ignorance Elohim overlooked; but now commands all men everywhere to Teshuva (repent) (Acts 17:30).
*Messiah in the book of Revelation (through His Talmid Yochanan): Teshuva (Repent); or else I will come unto you quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth (Revelation 2:16).
But though we, or an messenger from heaven, preach any other besorah (gospel) unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed (Galatians 1:8).
The Hebrew word תשובה, teshuvah, is translated "repent" which literally means "to return to the straight path". The Greek word for repent "metanoia" means to reverse action. So true Teshuva (repentance) is more than just saying the sinner's prayer or inviting Messiah into your heart.
True Teshuva is when one no longer tramples the Torah through disobedience (sin) but walks the straight path following the example of Messiah. While one may stumble while on the path, True Teshuva will keep a person's feet upon the straight and narrow. Successful teshuva is exhibited when someone chooses to obey Elohim over following after the desires of their own flesh.
When one refuses to walk in Torah it is considered rebellion and True Teshuva is not being practiced. It doesn't matter if you said the sinner's prayer and accepted "jesus" into your heart, nothing but true Teshuva will allow you to enter The Kingdom of Heaven. The sinner's prayer and accepting "geezus" into one's heart are not Scriptural principles, they are actually the doctrines of demons. The only way one has a relationship with YHWH is by following the formula specified within Scripture which states, one begins their journey to The Father through belief on Messiah and Tesshuva (repentance).
How can we know if a person is truly practicing Teshuva? Yochanan tells us how to identify those who truly practice Teshuva (repentance):
Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called the children of Elohim: therefore the world knows us not, because it knew Him not. Beloved, now are we the children of Elohim, and it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is. And every man that has this hope in him purifies himself, even as He is pure. Whosoever commits sin transgresses also the Torah: for sin is the transgression of the Torah. And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins; and in Him is no sin. Whosoever abides in Him sins not: whosoever sins has not seen Him, neither known Him. Little children, let no man deceive you: he that walks the straight path is straight, even as He is Straight. He that commits sin is of the devil; for the devil sins from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of Elohim was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. Whosoever is born of Elohim does not commit sin; for His nature remains in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of Elohim. In this the children of Elohim are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever does not walk the straight path is not of Elohim, neither he that loves not his brother (1 Yochanan (John) 3:1-10).
Those who walk the straight path and do not transgress (breach) Torah are those who are practicing True Teshuva: Enter in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many there be who go in there: Because narrow is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads unto life, and few there be that find it (Matthew 7:13-14).
By looking around today it is obvious to me, and a few others, that True Teshuva is not being taught by so-called denominational ministers. Too many are proclaiming a "prosperity or love gospel" which tickles the ears of those who pay their car and house payments.
You can't have love without Torah, so the "love gospel" which is being proclaimed by these hirelings is actually a whoredom "gospel". If one's belief is built upon breaking Torah, Messiah stated they would hear the following words from His mouth: Not every one that says unto me, Master, Master, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but HE THAT DOES THE WILL OF MY FATHER who is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Master, Master, have we not prophesied in your name? and in your name have cast out demons? and in your name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I NEVER KNEW YOU: DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO WORK LAWLESSNESS (break torah) (Matthew 7:21-23).
You cannot enter the Kingdom without True Teshuva. Those of you who sit in congregations where Teshuva is not taught need to decide who you love more, your pastor or Messiah Yahushua.
He that walks the straight path is straight, even as He is Straight. If you love Messiah you will return to the instruction of the Father.~William Moore
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