Understanding the Importance of Apostolic Teachings

Oct 28, 2024

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Lecture Notes: The Importance of Apostolic Teachings

Key Themes

  • Future and Brightness: The future is bright with Yahshua calling us into his light, as bright as the sun and moon in scriptures.
  • Persecution: Expectation of persecution for digging deeper into scriptures.
  • Balance of Old and New Testament: The lecture emphasizes the importance of both Testaments.

Importance of Apostolic Commands

  • Equality of Commands: Commands from apostles hold equal weight as Old Testament and Messiah's commands.
  • Sources of Apostolic Doctrine: Addressing where Paul derived his teachings since he wasn't among the original 12 apostles.
  • New Commands in New Testament: Acknowledging the existence of new commands in the New Testament.

The Role of Torah and Law

  • Torah in Prophets & Psalms: Torah is found throughout the Bible, including the Psalms and Prophets, not just the first five books.
  • Yahshua’s Confirmation: Yahshua cited scriptures as Torah, indicating comprehensive divine law.

Apostolic Authority

  • High Esteem of Apostles’ Words: The lecture argues that the apostles’ words are as important as Yahshua’s, countering views that dismiss apostolic authority.
  • Paul’s Authority: Paul’s teachings are scripture and must be heeded despite criticisms.

Tradition and New Teachings

  • Tradition: The apostles’ traditions were to be followed and were seen as authoritative.
  • New Commandments: Yahshua provided new commandments, demonstrating divine authority to expand on Old Testament law.
  • Single Scripture Sufficiency: A single scripture is sufficient for establishing a command.

Understanding and Applying the Scriptures

  • The Bible as Unified Scripture: Encouragement to view the Bible as one cohesive scripture rather than Old vs. New Testament.
  • Reliability of Scripture: Assurance of the reliability of scriptures across both Testaments.

Acts and Apostolic Teachings

  • Pentecost and the Holy Spirit: The importance of Pentecost and receiving the Holy Spirit.
  • Casting Lots: Discussion on the practice and significance of casting lots in making decisions.

The Role of the Messiah

  • Proving Yahshua as the Messiah: Using Old Testament prophecies to prove Yahshua is the Messiah.
  • Repentance and Baptism: The critical steps of repentance and baptism for receiving the Holy Spirit.

Spiritual Gifts and Ministry

  • Ministry of the Spirit: Emphasis on the ministry of the Spirit as more glorious than the ministry of condemnation.
  • Gifts of the Spirit: Encouragement to seek spiritual gifts and fruits of the Spirit.

Conclusion

  • Unity in the Scriptures: Encouragement to view and study the scriptures as unified. Emphasis on the love for Yahweh’s word and truth.
  • Prayer and Request for Holy Spirit: Importance of asking for the Holy Spirit and the blessings it brings.

These notes capture the essence of the lecture, focusing on the significance of apostolic teachings and the unified nature of scripture.