Here are some exchanges I had regarding the significant issue of the Deity of Yeshua/Jesus and of the value of His blood shed for the forgiveness of our sins on the cross:
Thank you Howard,
This is short and to the point. I am thankful that we can stand together against these error teachings. We have the victory in Yeshua.
D
From: Howard
Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 6:27 PM
Subject: Fwd: Re: Deity and Blood
D and M, this is an answer I gave to someone last year. It actually includes the importance of the Deity and the humanity of Yeshua.
Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:07:49 -0600
From:
Subject: Re: Deity and Blood
To: Howard
Thanks so much, that was very helpful and I will share this with my friend. This is a great explaination for anyone to share Yeshua, even to Gentiles. Thanks and blessings to you. A
On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 1:26 AM, Howard wrote:
Thanks, A. I’m glad our requests can be passed on, and hope that they are helpful for praying with more understanding.
The issue of Yeshua’s deity is a problem here, and is a cause of separation. A Yeshua who is created is not the same as Yeshua who is YHVH God manifested in the flesh. This is the essence of love, that God Himself came in the great mystery of godliness that He alone can do, and gave Himself a sinless sacrifice made sin that we sinners can be saved and granted to live with Him eternally.
The Holy Spirit is not going to leave us in doubt over this, since the Father is seeking those who worship Him in spirit and truth, and He will not have any idolatry over this. If Jesus is created, He is not to be worshipped; if He is, as the Son of God, the express image of the invisible God, then He is worthy to be worshipped to the glory of the Father. God is a Spirit; Yeshua makes Him visible and known; no one can truly know the one true God except through knowing Jesus — Savior, Lord (and YHVH), and Messiah — the Son of God, the Son of Man. Praise the Lord!
I’m not aware of the problem about the blood and communion here, unless it is connected with the Roman Catholic transubstantiation. Jesus was alive when He gave His disciples the bread and the cup to institute the Lord’s Supper.
Shalom to you all,
Howard
At 05:04 PM 06/04/2008 -0600, you wrote:
Howard, I was talking to a friend of mine today that has been supporting two Messianic congregations for about ten years now. She said she received an update that stated Yeshua as Savior, but not as God, and she was wondering if this is a common stumbling block for Messianic believers. I thought I would get your take on this. I remember that there were folks that were struggling with communion because of the mention of blood, but I don’t really recall the other, although I’m not on the firing lines like you are. Any info would be great, since she wants to know how to pray, etc. Thanks!
I am forwarding your prayer requests to those with a burden for Israel. One woman I just met last week, who the Lord woke up in the middle of the night and very urgently told her to start praying for Israel. She said that had never happened to her before and wanted to know more about what is happening in Israel, so I forwarded her your prayer requests.
Love and Blessings to you in Yeshua, A
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“but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.”– Daniel 11:32(b)