REPENT (Teshuva)

[William H.]

Ps.5:4-5 For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee. The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. <p>Repent and be about God's buisness.

All sin. 1 Jn.1:8-9 / Is.64:5-6/ Ps.14:1-3/ Rom.5:12/ (Rom.3:20,23/ Ecc.7:20 / ...) <p>  <p>By the right hand of HaShem is atonement provided.

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Jn.10:27/ Jn.6:44/ Jn.15/ Rev.4:11/ Love isn't forced. Much like fishers of men look for those in which The WORD has sparked interest, The LORD is the heart knower. He takes pleasure in those in an ongoing relationship with him. There are good hearted people that bare fruits without much need of encouragement. God likes can do people rather than luke warm (Sower-Lk.11-14/ Rev.3:15-16/ Barren fig-Lk.13:6-9). He gave us The WORD that we may know him and walk in truth and light.

___Walk with God____________

* Heb.5:12-14

For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. 

* Heb.6:1-6 *

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this will we do, if God permit.

(If it be God's will we shall increase in understanding of the Word once born of The Spirit and become fruitful)

For *it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

(What is "impossible"? (vs.1) To mature in a relationship with God after (vs.6) "falling away" (transgressing The LORD) unless we are moved to embrace repentance, seeing as we have disrespected Elohim. Its all about an ongoing relationship. Christ did his part/ and his sheep are drawn to be fruitful. Jn.6:44/Rev.3:20/ Jn.15:1-8) (Jn.3) 

 

1 Pet.2:1-10

Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

__Example of maturity___________

Fear (Reverance) is the Beginning! (Ps.111:10 / Prov.1:7;9:10) Fear matures into LOVE:

"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love."- 1 Jn.4:18 <p>(Jas.1:14-15/ Heb.2:14/ 2 Pet.2:21)

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REPENT: Mk.1:15, 2 Pet.3:9, Proverbs 28:13, Acts.2:21,Joel 2:12-13, Rom.10:9-10,13, 1 Jn.4:3, 2 Jn.1:7, Ps.32:5, (Dan.9:4) Matt.10:32, Lk.12:8;24:47, Rom.14:11,  Rom.15:9, Phil.2:11, Jas.5:16, 1 Jn.1:9, 1 Jn.4:2-3,15, Rev.3:5, Rev.12:11, Ps.116:4,13 (Ps.38:18/ Ps.41:4/ 1 Kings 21:27-29/ 2 Sam.12:13) 1 Jn.4:15 (Lam.3:40-42/ Is.1:10) Hosea 14:2,4 (Is.59:20) Eze.18:21-23,  John preached Matt.3:1-2, 7-12 (Acts 15:17) (Is. 54:5/ Is.62:2 / Zech.13:9/ Acts15:17) Acts 17:30/ *Is.55:7-9/ Lk.15:7, 2 Tim.2:25 (1 Tim.2:4) The wicked that repent shall live and the righteous that turn to iniquity shall perish *Eze.18:21-24 , * Eze.33:7-16

(for such a one thier latter state is worse than their former state Lk.11:26/ 2 Pet.2:20) Acts 17:30


We know that faith without works is dead (Jas.2:17,20,26), and we are saved by Grace through Faith (Eph.2:8). Without the Law there would be no Grace (Grace= unmerited/ undeserving favor). Those who dont recieve God's Grace shall be found guilty according to the Law. We can't Con God. Repentance comes from the heart. Those who do have a relationship with God are in communion with him to the extint that even if they were to transgress the Law of their heart they immediately are moved to repentance.

(circumcision of the heart Deut.10:16; 30:6/ Jer.4:4/ Rom.2:25-29/ Act.2:37-38/ Is.1:10/ Hosea 7:14/ Acts17:30)

Logic tells us that if one doesn't embrace God's mercy that they shall not recieve it. At the great white throne of judgement all will know Messiah. However not all will embrace God's will.

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Discipline is good but in our weakness we find strength in Christ (*1 Jn.2:1/ *2 Cor.12:9-10/ Rom.7:14-25/ Gal.3:24-29/ ). We shall be known by our fruits. To show me your faith I would see your works /Lk.8:15. Even the demons believe (Matt.8:28-33/ Jas.2:19/ Matt.7:21) Yet they didnt embrace Repentance (Reverance God).Just claiming the identification without the relationship is to be found lacking Matt.7:21-23

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2 Jn.1:8-9 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. 

Wrought- G#2041 ; to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.: - commit, do, done, labor for, minister about, trade (by), work./
abideth- G#3306 A primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy): - abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), X thine own. <p>Mk.13:13 / 2 Tim.2:3/ Jas.1:12/ Jas.5:11/ Eph.6:13/ 1 Chronicles 16:34 

Matt.4:17 "From that time Jesus (Yeshua) began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." / Sin is not "okay". (Matt.3:2/ Mk.1:15) Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 

Repentance -Heb. Teshuva/ Gr. metanoia (Lk,24:44-47) 

-Phil.2:10-16/ Col.2:10-11/ Lk.8:15/ Mk.6:12

 "SIN NO MORE" <-- Blog

* Upon repentance/confession unto YHVH sin is washed away and DoesN't Exsist :) To bring it back up is to doubt the promises of Yah. (Is.43:25/ Heb.8:12; 10:17/ 1 Jn. 1:9/ 2 Pet. 3:9/ Ps.51 !) God wants your LOVE and is worthy of Praise Prov.21:3, 1 Sam.15:22, Hos.6:6, Rev.4:11, Col.3:14, 1 Cor.13, 1 Pet.4:8, *Deut.6:5 & Mk 12:30 Choose THIS DAY whom ye will serve Josh 24:15 (Deut.11:26; 30:19) 

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We arent saved by our works we are Saved by the Atonements provided by G-D all relative to the life /blood of Adon Moshiach ( Lord Moshiach, Rav Yeshoshua) In his Shem (righteousness/ Melchizedek) we fulfill Torah as we return to HaShem. Those in covenant Naturally bare fruits. Sin is not Ok. If you sin as a believer you have and advocate with the Father. Simply repent (return). 

 

[William H.]

[William H.]

[William H.]

Metanoia, a transliteration of the Greek μετάνοια (Repent) literally means change of mind (change of heart).

 So whomsoever believes Jn.3:15-16 in the Son (he who carries the Shem of HaShem) he who believes in Yehoshua (salvation of Yah)... even devils acknowledged Yeshua was son of G-D and messiah. So belief in the NT means more than just making a claim. It you say you believe in me then go around the corner and speak evil of me do you honestly believe in me? Repentance in Hebrew is to return.  A relationship takes 2. A relationship takes action. Are you faithful? 

(Lk.4:42/ Matt.8:29)

[William H.]

[William H.]

Where are you? https://www.facebook.com/RavDrorMoshe/videos/977554079088266/

[William H.]

In responce to "If we are to be as perfect as The Father in heaven is perfect...why aren't we ??" 

 Gives us something to aim for. One has to mature unto perfection (Heb.6 - "move unto perfection"). Jas.1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. Abraham was justified by faith. Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?.... The word for perfect in Matt.5:48 is teleios - From G5056; complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with G3588) completeness: - of full age, man, perfect.... One who has sinned can still be deemed Perfect following repentance and partaking of atonement. One G-D forgives he doesnt even want us to bring up pass transgressions again. So who are we to say there are not people in covenant and not under the wrath of G-d today? However Salvation its self isnt perfection. After receiving the gift we are called to move on to perfection. To mature and walk in the faith. There remains a remnant unto this day. Weather one is "perfect" or not shall be discerned at the harvest. Until then those in covenant are called to endure and bring forth fruits. 1 Pet.1:13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ/ 14-17 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear..... In the end if G-d be for you who can be against you? If you were to wake up today and say i have reached perfection, Then What? Rather we are taught to be born again and to live in covenant and strive unto good works. An ongoing relationship of which many are in and who shall say such people arent perfect? Even if they falter we are told we have a mediator in Christ and His people are instantly moved unto repentance if they shall miss the mark. 1 Jn.1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Someone who wakes up and says I have reached perfection can easily fall from the Grace of G-d Gal.5:4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace./ Such people are only fooling themselves. You have to look at your life as a whole and relative to an ongoing relationship.

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[His_Will]

 Pro.3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 

[William H.]

"Let It Go" - Arnold Murray

[William H.]

All the atonements (flour, money, blood, love (charity), prayer) point to and where fulfilled in Yeshua:  http://friendsnchrist.ning.com/xn/detail/2993852:Note:42366 This in NO way contradicts the Fact that each must answer for himself at judgement (Jer.31:30, Ex.32:33-34, Deuteronomy 21:22; 24:16, Eze.18:4,20;33:14-15) . Nor does it suggest that The crusifixtion was human sacrifice  http://friendsnchrist.ning.com/video/yeshua-sacrifice-tanach .

Throughout the Talmud and other "Jewish" sources (including Tanakh according to the sages) speaks of the (Death of the) righteous atoning for the people (prior link as well as http://friendsnchrist.ning.com/.../our-clean-little... ). Yeshua was without transgression and lives in righteousness. That is what one is turning to upon teshuva (repentance) / Salvation of Yah - "Yeshua"/ Yehoshua. That is how a sinner answers for himself (by atonement). G-D has always provided the sacrifices. Heb.2:14/ Gen.22:8/ 1 Cor.5:6-8 In relation to the most commonly stressed form of atonement we are told life is of the blood (the life of Yeshua was without sin and pleasing unto the Father) and he has given it to us upon the alter for atonement of the soul. Also its important to note that one who partakes of it (the Lord's table/ The Passover) unworthily (without repentance) does so in damnation unto himself

*Ex.12:43, *1 Cor.11:27-29, Mal.1:7,12, 1 Cor.10:21, Matt22:11-13....

*Ex.12:43" The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, "This is the statute of the Passover sacrifice: No estranged one may partake of it."..../."No estranged one": Whose deeds have become estranged from his Father in heaven. Both a gentile and an Israelite apostate are meant. — [from Mechilta]

*1 Cor.11²⁸ But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep...../ "unworthily"- unrepentant

Halakhah is very clear that one in transgression (the unclean) can NOT atone for itself. Even the priests used sacrifices and offerings and had to be cleansed before atoning for the people. / Also when one does Teshuva you shouldnt dare accuse them of having an intentional sin.

[His_Will]

Hebrew words for "Repent" are shuwb (Teshuva) H#7725 , nacham H#5162. Jewish Tradition has outlined what all is involved in "repentance" which basically means to return (to G-d). According to "Gates of Repentance", a standard work of Jewish ethics written by Rabbenu Yonah of Gerona, cousin of Nahmanides:  

- regretting/acknowledging the sin; - forsaking the sin;- worrying about the future consequences of the sin; - humility; - acting in a way opposite to that of the sin (for example, for the sin of lying, one should speak the truth); - understanding the magnitude of the sin; - refraining from lesser sins for the purpose of safeguarding oneself against committing greater sins; - confessing the sin (specific transgression/ Christianity accepts more general repentance as well as specific);- praying for atonement; - correcting the sin however possible (for example, if one stole an object, the stolen item must be returned or if one slanders another, the slanderer must ask the injured party for forgiveness); - pursuing works of chesed and truth; - remembering the sin for the rest of one's life (should serve as reminder not to commit such a transgression); - refraining from committing the same sin if the opportunity presents itself again; - stressing to others the importance of repentance

Atonement is closely related to repentance. God is the ultimate judge of weather we have returned unto him. Simpley saying I repent hardly shows that you have returned and put G-D above all things.

Jn.6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

Jn.14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Matt.7:21-23 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works.  And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.