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Debunking the Myths About Yahushua

Before we continue to search out the questions we have already asked regarding the true fundamental nature of Messiah, as well as his purpose for coming to the Jewish people, I would like to preface that with some startling facts which many fail to realize—facts which are essential to a clear understanding of this subject.

Fact #1: The true historical Messiah mentioned repeatedly in the Messianic Writings (commonly, but erroneously, known as the New Testament) was (and still is) separate from his heavenly Father. Please see John Cordaro’s online article on this subject, called Yahshua the Messiah is Not Almighty Yahweh.[4]

To demonstrate this point could take many pages of detailed references, however, for the sake of brevity only a few will be listed here:

For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) But to us there is but one Almighty, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Yahushua Messiah, by whom are all things, and we by him. (1 Corinthians 8:5-6)

Some (especially among Messianic groups) teach a so-called “oneness” doctrine, that our heavenly Father and the Messiah are one and the same person. That teaching says that the Messiah is the Almighty of the Old Testament. However, this belief is so convoluted and impossible to support from Scripture, that it is actually very easy to show how false it is. How can our Messiah Yahushua be both Father and son, when this text clearly says otherwise? Here are several more to seriously contemplate:

It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true. I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me. (John 8:17-18)

Then said Yahushua unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him. Then said Yahushua to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:28-32)

Yahushua said unto them, If Yahweh were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from Yahweh; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. (John 8:42)

And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true Almighty One, and Yahushua Messiah, whom thou has sent. (John 17:3)

Clearly, the evidence is overwhelmingly in favor of our Messiah and his heavenly Father Yahweh being separate. To ignore this evidence would be devastating, as it would mean we would have to alter the plain teaching of Scripture. When people attempt to use such mental gymnastics to explain away these plain and forthright texts, it often leads to psychotic behavior—as any animal would exhibit when given two contradictory choices at the same time. It is impossible to truly believe in Scripture and then force yourself to believe something opposite of what Scripture teaches, without creating mental conflicts—something which typically happens when the Trinity or Oneness doctrines are taught and accepted as foundational requirements for salvation.

Fact #2: If Yahushua is Yahweh (or part of a Triune Godhead) then how is it that he not only prays to but also gives worship to Yahweh, his heavenly Father? How is it that Yahweh can worship Yahweh? Why does part of an eternal Trinity need to pray for help and guidance to another part of that Trinity? Please see John Cordaro’s online article on this subject, called Monotheism and the Supposed Deity of Yahushua.[5]

Yahushua saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. Yahushua saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my Almighty, and your Almighty. (John 20:16-17)

As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other Mighty One but one. For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many) But to us there is but one Mighty One, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him, and one Lord Yahushua Messiah, by whom are all things, and we by him. (1 Corinthians 8:4-6)

But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Messiah; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Messiah is Yahweh. (1 Corinthians 11:3)

And at the ninth hour Yahushua cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which is, being interpreted, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? (Mark 15:34)

And this next one is the most damning of all:

And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true Almighty, and Yahushua Messiah, whom thou hast sent. (John 17:3)

Remember, this verse in John 17 is actually part of an extended prayer from Yahushua to his heavenly Father Yahweh. Please note that not only is Yahushua praying to Yahweh (which makes no sense if he is also Yahweh, or even if part of a triune deity) but he also makes a clear distinction between himself and Yahweh. And finally, he states unequivocally that he was sent by Yahweh, and that Yahweh is the “only true Almighty!” If common sense rules the day, then this is singularly the most important text to explain the true plan of Yahweh, and the nature of his son Yahushua—for it plainly tells us that an understanding of that plan “is life eternal.” That means, my friends, that this study you are reading now is not just an academic exercise in Bible trivia—it is, most assuredly, an examination of the single most important salvational issue in the Bible!

In each of these texts a clear distinction is made between Yahushua and his heavenly Father. In fact, all of these texts clearly indicate that not only are they distinct persons, but that Yahweh is above Yahushua in power and authority. Those who ignore these plain statements from the Messianic Writings do so to their own injury!

The Jews have from the most ancient times understood the “oneness” of Yahweh to be singular—that there was no other deity with Him. And Scripture is also very clear about this point, that we are to worship only one (Deuteronomy 4:6) and that One is Yahweh, our heavenly Father, and Creator of all that is.

Hear, O Israel: Yahweh our Almighty is one Yahweh. (Deuteronomy 6:4)

Here is some more evidence from Scripture to consider, evidence which clearly demonstrates that Yahweh was alone at the time of Creation, and that there was no other “deity” with Him—and that would include the Messiah:

Unto thee it was showed, that thou mightest know that Yahweh he is the Almighty One; there is none else beside him. (Deuteronomy 4:35)

Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that Yahweh he is the Almighty in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else. (Deuteronomy 4:39)

There is none holy as Yahweh: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our Almighty. (1 Samuel 2:2)

Ye are my witnesses, saith Yahweh, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no Mighty One formed, neither shall there be after me. (Isaiah 43:10)

I am Yahweh, and there is none else, there is no Mighty One beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me. (Isaiah 45:5)

Fact #3: The Messiah is not Yahweh nor is he part of any triune or dual “Godhead.” The Messiah is a man! Sinless, yes. But he is a man!! Please see John Cordaro’s online article on this subject, called Did Our Savior Pre-exist?[6]

The very foundation of all the problems with the Messiah of Christianity is that they make the Messiah into something which he is not, and which he never claimed to be: they make him into a deity.. And yet, when this aspect of Messiah is also examined from Scripture, the evidence does not support such a belief. In addition to that, in order for the Messiah to be part of a trinity, he would have had to exist from the beginning. And yet there are many statements in the Messianic Writings which confirm that Messiah had a beginning—as a “firstborn son” of Yahweh:

For the Almighty so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

The Almighty hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again, as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. (Acts 13:33)

So also Messiah glorified not himself to be made a high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, today have I begotten thee. (Hebrews 5:5)

And from Yahushua Messiah, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto the Almighty and his Father; to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. (Revelation 1:5-6)

The Messianic Writings do not teach the Messiah existed from eternity, but was born into this world as a man, and later “begotten” as Yahweh’s son. The time he is “begotten” is specifically given in this last text—he was begotten when he was resurrected! As all the other texts we mentioned earlier tell us, Yahweh is ONE, and there is none beside Him. Remember, the pre-existence doctrine and the belief that Messiah is deity is foundational to the trinity, for without it there can be no trinity.

The history of Christianity itself is enough to testify of the correctness of this view, that the original faith delivered to the saints did not involve a Messiah who is also deity. Please note how this view is expressed by these Biblical scholars, starting with Levi Paine:

In the Synoptic gospels … there is no hint anywhere of a pre-incarnate life, … or of a divine incarnation. He calls God his Father, but he also teaches that God is Father of All, and gives his disciples the Pater Noster. … There is no evidence that the idea of a peculiar metaphysical union with God ever entered his mind. At least it did not appear in his synoptic teaching.[7]

With this critical explanation, we take the New Testament writings as we find them, and ask what evidence they give us on the question of the evolution of the doctrine of the Trinity. The earliest stratum of the evolution is contained in the Book of Acts, and in the Synoptic gospels. The doctrine of Christ in the first stratum is distinctly that of Messiahship. Jesus is a man of God, sent of God to declare his gospel …. There is no assertion of Christs divinity, or of his pre-existence or incarnation.[8]

That Paul ever confounded Christ with God himself, or regarded him in any way as the supreme Divinity, is a position invalidated not only by direct statements, but also by the whole drift of his epistles.[9]

While some church historians realize that early believers in Messiah did not regard him as deity, we might well ask—what of his actual apostles? Many Church historians (as quoted previously) are in general agreement—Messiah was not divinity, but one who was a perfect representative of Yahweh, and this was the teaching of his disciples. And in the writings of John that apostle defines what is the most significant heresy among those who profess belief in Messiah—and in doing so also defines who the Messiah really is. Here is what he says:

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of Yahweh: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of Yahweh: Every spirit that confesseth that Yahushua Messiah is come in the flesh is of Yahweh: And every spirit that confesseth not that Yahushua Messiah is come in the flesh is not of Yahweh: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. (1 John 4:1-3)

For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Yahushua Messiah is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. (2 John 1:7)

Here it is clearly stated what the very fundamental truth which divides the true ministers from the false is: What is their basic understanding and confession regarding who the Messiah really is? This being the case we need to merely ask the question: What exactly does it mean “come in the flesh?” Let’s look more closely at that issue.

In the Translator’s New Testament, which is considered a very credible translation, this text is quoted exactly as written, and revealed here for your humble consideration:

Many deceivers have gone into the world who do not accept that Jesus came as a human being. Here is the deceiver and the antichrist. (2 John 1:7, Translator’s New Testament).[10]

There are those who will put their theological “spin” even on this text, to somehow come up with the idea that it says Yahushua would come “as God” in the flesh. However, when the text is read just as it is, you cannot come to that conclusion at all—for “God” is completely left out of this testimony.

In ancient societies the people worshiped many “gods.” It may come as a surprise, but they also believed in a “savior-god” who would save them through a miraculous resurrection. The fact that these false ideas of Messiah would permeate the world is not a great surprise, since Satan seeks to deceive the whole world.

the conception of a Saviour-God was quite normal in the ancient pagan world…a conception of salvation underlies the notion of such Gods as Osiris, Attis, and Adonis.[11]

Many have attempted to use this evidence as proof that Yahushua never even really existed—that he was created as another pagan mythical savior. However, if that be the case, then why do the Messianic Writings (New Testament) frequently allude to the Messiah’s belief that his heavenly Father is really the supreme deity? Such an affirmation (which is repeated many times) is a strictly Jewish understanding of divine worship—not pagan. Therefore, one has to ask why these sentiments are so frequently mentioned in the gospel accounts if the purpose of those accounts is to lead men to false pagan worship (including the worship of a man)?

When we realize that these pagan philosophies are a corruption of Yahweh’s plan, and that they were incorporated into the Christian faith long after the time of the early disciples, then it is certainly true that the original teachings of Yahushua and his disciples were in general harmony with Jewish concepts of righteousness. Yes, there were differences (as the dialogue in the gospels demonstrates). However, the differences were not so great as to require the formation of an entirely new religion—and almost all scholars attest that the original believers in Yahushua as Messiah remained a part of the Jewish synagogue for many years. If, indeed, the original believers were allowed to remain a part of Judaism (in that day) then they could not have simultaneously been teaching that Messiah is also deity—for such sentiments would have been cause for their immediate expulsion.

So let’s stop and think about this: The Greeks were looking for a Trinity, and a “saviour-God” to deliver them. But according to John, the true Messiah is a man while those who have the “spirit of antichrist” see the Messiah as something other than human. So who is it today that does not accept the fact the true Messiah came to us as a human being? [Hint: This false belief about the Messiah is often called a “Mystery”—which is appropriate, since it is also the “mystery of iniquity!!”]

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