It's Alright to Hate the Doctrine of the Nicolaitans

 Revelation, Chapter Two

Ephesus ~
He knows our toil and patience and that we cannot endure the wicked. We test those who claim to be apostles, followers of The Way, to see if they are being truthful or are liars. We have had patience and have shouldered the burden on account of His Name and have not shirked. Yet he has a matter against us on account of our former love which we have left. We need to remember from where we have fallen and repent and do the former works; or if not He will come quickly and remove our menorah from its place, except we repent. But here is something in our favor: we hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans which he also hates.

Note: to leave our 'former love' is to stop putting YHWH Elohim first in all things. We are to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind and might First and Foremost.

In Revelation 2:6, and 2:15, it is stated that the Doctrine of the Nicolaitans is a thing to be hated. The Nicolaitans believed in the freedom of the flesh and taught that the deeds of the flesh had no effect upon the health of the soul and had no relation to salvation. They believed that faith alone, not obedience to the Instructions of our Creator (aka Torah) was necessary for salvation. They could behave anyway they liked as long as they claimed to have 'faith in god'. A little research on this topic brought to mind Universalism and how similar it is to the basic belief of the Nicolaitans, something we should hate, which were were told about in Revelation. 

Universalism is a False Teaching

Generically it is the belief that all people will eventually receive salvation and eternal life. This doctrine is prevalent in liberal Christianity (among both Protestants and Roman Catholics), as well as in the New Age movement.

Specifically, Universalism refers to a movement dating from the late 18th century that originally affirmed Universalism on the basis that Jesus' redemptive death paid for the sins of all people. As Universalism developed it came to affirm that people are acceptable as they are and that no atonement or redemption from sin is needed or provided. This brought to mind the teaching of "eternal security" which became the Christian mantra of 'Once Saved Always Saved'. This, too, is a false teaching and seems to be the mindset of both the Nicolaitans and the Universalists as well as many other denominations that divide Christians. There is nothing new under the sun, just the same old pagan traditions wrapped in a more modern acceptable appearance so as not to offend anyone.  Constantine would be proud.

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James 2:17:
"So also faith alone, without works, is dead. For a man may say you have faith and I have works; show me your faith that is without works and I will show you my faith by my works."

James 2:24:
You see that by works a man is justified and not by faith alone.

Failed System

Our Entire Governmental System has failed - it is no longer Democrats vs Republicans or any other liberal independent socialist parties on the sidelines. If you're willing to bring God into the picture all you need to do is read Scriptures from the beginning a few times and you will see the pieces come together revealing what we see going on in today's world. 

Superpowers need to be taken down so the final world govt can take over - it is prophecy we are a witness to. Praying for America is not going to change anything, but praying for fellow Set Apart believers will help us understand what's going on = we must get our own house in order first if we think we are going to endure the changes coming our way. Once we stand firm in our Faith in God (Yahweh) we can affect those around us, and so on. The American Dream was a trap that kept us brainwashed all these years and now we see the nightmare it really is.

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Spirit and Truth

John 4:23

But the hour is coming and now is when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, indeed. For the Father, He seeks worshippers as these.  Because YHWH is Spirit and those who worship they must worship Him in spirit and truth.

John 15:26

But when the Redeemer comes, He Whom I will send to you from the presence of my Father, the Spirit of Truth, He Who proceeds from the presence of my Father will witness concerning me.  You will also testify for you were with me from the start.

John 16:12

Again I have much to say to you but you are not able to grasp it now. But when the Spirit of Truth comes He will guide you in all truth, for He does not speak from His own mind but He will speak everything that He hears (directly from YHWH).

Yah set the pattern in the beginning teaching that faith in Him and living according to His Instructions were the means to walk His path of righteousness. Today it is that same faith we show in accepting the shed blood of His Son renewing Yah's covenant wherein we abide by The Father's Instructions in Spirit and in Truth.  Much has changed on this earth since Abraham was called out from the pagan lifestyle in Ur of Chaldea, but Yah's Word never changes.  It is by His Spirit given us through faith and our testimony of His Son that we learn to worship our Creator in Spirit and in Truth.

"As we approach Yah-weh in the name of Yah-shua, we accept the redemption the Father provides through His Son."

Put Yah First

Isaiah 59

Our Creator's arm is not too short to save

or His ear too dull to hear;

but our iniquities have been a barrier

between us and Him,
our sins have made Him turn away 
and refuse to hear us.

We hope for a glimmer of light 
but there is darkness;
we walk in the gloom.
We grope like blind men along a wall;
we stumble at noon as if in darkness;
we all growl like bears and moan like doves.

We are aware of our sins, we know well our iniquities,
rebellious and faithless towards our Creator,
turning away from Him and His Instructions,
planning fraud and treachery, conceiving and telling lies.

From the very beginning Yahweh has told us everything we need to know in order for us to have life eternal. Through our studies and searching Scriptures truth is revealed via His Spirit dwelling within us. He has not hidden anything but man sure has piled on tons of lies and distractions upon the Word of Yahweh our Creator. 

Deuteronomy 11:26

See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse: 
the blessing, if you listen to the commandments of Yahweh your Creator, which I am commanding you today; and the curse, if you do not listen to the commandments of Yahweh, but turn aside from the way which I am commanding you today, by following other gods which you have not known. 

Deuteronomy 30:15

See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, and death and adversity. For I command you this day to love Yahweh, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, His laws, and His rules, that you may thrive and increase, and that He may bless you. But if your heart turns away and you give no heed, and are lured into the worship and service of other gods, I declare to you this day that you shall certainly perish. I have put before you life and death, blessing and curse. Chose life by loving Yahweh your Creator, heeding His commands and holding fast to Him. For thereby you shall have life and shall long endure.

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It is not our job to save the world - Y'shua will do that at his return. It is not our job to drag anyone to 'church'. It is, however, our responsibility as Set Apart believers to share the Good News of His kingdom to come. The choice will always be the individual's option, as stated by our heavenly Father in Deuteronomy, noted above.  It is also pointed out by His Son that his sheep will recognize his voice - it is plain that not everyone will be saved at the return of Y'shua.

In Acts 2:38 we read in order to be saved (from the curse of eternal death) that we are to repent (return to Yah, turning away from our old sin nature) and be immersed (ritually cleansed) so that we may receive His Set Apart Spirit. By sharing the Good News of His kingdom with others we are planting seeds; those who will listen can make the choice to get on His Path and move along towards our inheritance = the Promised Land. 

Romans 1:16

I am not ashamed of the Good News 
for it is the power of Yahweh to life;

as it is written, the righteous by faith will live.

What is the Good News?
The Good News is that our Heavenly Father and His Anointed Son are righteous and just and all who put their Faith in YHWH are being called into righteousness to walk as Y'shua walked.

Luke 8:1- Y'shua was going around in the cites and in the villages and was preaching and declaring the Kingdom of Elohim.
Romans 10:13- For everyone that will call on the name of Master YHWH will have life. How then will they call on him, in whom that have not believed? Or how will they believe in him of whom they have not heard? Or of whom will they hear without a preacher? how will they preach if they are not sent forth?
Isaiah 52:7- How welcome on the mountain are the feet of him announcing happiness, heralding good fortune, announcing victory, telling Zion, "Your Eloah reigns!

This brings us back to Faith....

Hebrews 4:2- For to us also is the announcement (the Good News) as well as to them, but the Word they heard did not benefit them because it was not combined with the faith of those who heard it.

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It was Too Late

Back in the days of Noah folks were living life as usual, eating, drinking, getting married, raising families, buying and selling goods and ignoring the reason Noah and his family were preparing, in obedience to the instructions given by YHWH the Creator. Those other folk kept on keepin' on right up until the Noah Family entered the ark. The others did not really care to understand what was going on, that is until the flood hit, and then it was too late to enter the ark, too late to be saved. Yah had shut the door and locked it.

This scenario comes to light again when His Son shares the parable of the wedding feast.

Matthew 22:3 ~ He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fatlings have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, and another to his business.…

The symbolism is also revealed in the parable of the 10 Virgins (invited to the banquet as guests) of which 5 ran out of oil and went to buy more.  While they were gone, the doors to the banquet hall were shut and no one else could enter. It was too late.

Matthew 25:10- And while they (the foolish ones) went to buy more pure olive oil for their lamps, the Bridegroom came, those who were ready entered with him into the banquet hall. And the door was locked. 

We have been called to this banquet, the one prepared by the Father for His Son. We are invited guests, not the bride, and we've been given plenty of time to get ready to attend.

Let us be properly prepared to Meet the Bridegroom- to be full of the Ruach haKodesh = The Spirit of Truth = prior to the return of Y'shua.  If we are full of His Spirit (pure olive oil) we will not wander off in search of who-knows-what. We shall enter into the banquet hall with him before the door is shut and locked. After that it will be too late.

 

We have been told the signs to watch for that occur before the return of Messiah so that we will prepare before it's too late to be saved from the coming flood of Wrath of Yahweh, which is contained in the final 7 Bowls of Plagues.

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Give Thanks

I have lightly paraphrased each verse and so remind you to please read from your own copy of Scriptures to see the original context as written in the days of old and realize they still apply to us today.  Thanksgiving is a daily offering we give to Yahweh our Creator - its not just about pilgrims adjusting to the new world with the help of the natives; it is always about putting our heavenly Father first in all things.

Psalm 106:1 ~

Halleluyah and Praise YHWH for He is good; 

His steadfast love is eternal. 

Who can even tell of all His mighty acts

and proclaim all His praises?

Proverbs 3:9-10 ~

We honor YHWH with our wealth, with the best of all we have gained from our labors, and He will provide for all our needs.

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Deuteronomy 8:10 ~

When you have eaten your fill, give thanks to Yah your Creator for the good land which He has given you.

Note: we don't pray before we eat; it is afterwards we give thanks for what we have been given

2 Samuel 7:21-22 ~

For Your word's sake and of Your own accord You have wrought this great thing and made it know to Your servant. You are great indeed, O Yahweh Elohim. There is none like You and there is no other god but You, as we have always heard.

2 Samuel 22:1-51 ~ King David is speaking to His Creator

O Yahweh, my crag, my fastness, my deliverer; the rock wherein I take shelter; my shield, my mighty champion, my fortress and refuge! My savior, You who rescue me from evil.  All praise belongs to You - I called upon You and was delivered from my enemies.

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Psalm 98:1 ~

Sing a new song to YHWH for He has worked wonders; He displays His triumph in the sight of all peoples.  He was mindful of His steadfast love and faithfulness toward the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth behold the victory of our Creator.  Raise a shout to Him; break into joyous songs of praise!

1 Kings 8:15 ~

Praise YHWH Elohim who has fulfilled His promises (and those promises yet to be fulfilled)

Psalms 9:11; 33:2 ~ Those who know Your Name trust You, for You do not abandon those who turn to You, who reigns in Zion and declares His deeds among the peoples. 

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Psalm 50:23 ~ 

He who sacrifices a thank offering honors YHWH, and to him who improves his way He will show salvation.

Daniel 2:20:23 ~

Let the name of our Creator be blessed forever and ever, for wisdom and power are His. He changes times and season, removes kings and installs kings; He gives the wise their wisdom and knowledge to those who know. He reveals deep and hidden things, knows what is in the darkness and light dwells with Him.  
(Yahweh is His Name and Yahshua, His Son, is the Light of the World)

Philippians 4:4-6 ~

Rejoice in our Messiah at all times! Let your humility be recognized among all peoples. Y'shua is near to us; be anxious for nothing but at all times by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, make known your requests to YHWH. And the peace of our Creator which surpasses all knowledge will keep your hearts and your mind, through Y'shua His Son.

Psalm 100 ~

Acknowledge that YHWH is the one true living Elohim; 

He made us and we are His, His people, the flock He tends.

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