The Light of The Everlasting Gospel

“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that comes from The Mouth of God.”
— Matthew 4:4

God’s Life-giving Word centers on Yeshua, the Promised Messiah, whose Resurrection was foretold and fulfilled.

“For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let Your Holy One see corruption.”
— Psalm 16:10

Now I would remind you, Brothers, of the Gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Messiah died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the Twelve. Then He appeared to more than five hundred Brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then He appeared to James, then to all the Apostles.
— 1 Corinthians 15:1–7

The One who rose from the dead also revealed His divine identity. To meet Him rightly is to bow in worship.

“I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I AM He you will die in your sins.” … “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I AM He, and that I do nothing on My own authority, but speak just as the Father taught Me.” … “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.”
— John 8:24; John 8:28; John 8:58

Because Yeshua is LORD, the Cross stands at the blazing center of God’s saving plan. We come with empty hands—He supplies the Power.

For Messiah did not send me to baptize but to preach the Gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the Cross of Messiah be emptied of its Power. For the Word of the Cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the Power of God.
— 1 Corinthians 1:17–18

Therefore, salvation is found in no one else. We must cling to the Name of Yeshua alone.

“Rulers of the People and Elders… let it be known… that by the Name of Messiah Yeshua of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by Him this man is standing before you well. This Jesus is the Stone that was rejected by you, the Builders, which has become the Cornerstone. And there is Salvation in no one else, for there is no other Name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
— Acts 4:8–12

The Stone the builders rejected has become the Cornerstone—just as Scripture promised.
— Psalm 118:22–23

Some stumble, others believe—but to all who are Called, Yeshua is God’s Power and Wisdom.

For since, in the Wisdom of God, the World did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Messiah crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are Called, both Jews and Greeks, Messiah the Power of God and the Wisdom of God.
— 1 Corinthians 1:21–24

This saving Gospel reconciles enemies to God and sends us as Ambassadors, pleading with the world to be reconciled.

All this is from God, who through the Messiah reconciled us to Himself and gave us the Ministry of Reconciliation; that is, in the Messiah God was reconciling the World to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the Message of Reconciliation. Therefore, we are Ambassadors for the Messiah, God making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of the Messiah, be reconciled to God. For our sake He (the Father) made Him (the Son) to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him (the Son) we might become the Righteousness of God (the Father). Working together with Him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the Grace of God in vain.
— 2 Corinthians 5:18–21; 2 Corinthians 6:1

All is of Grace, so all boasting is in the Lord.

And because of Him you are in Yeshua the Messiah, who became to us Wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”
— 1 Corinthians 1:30–31

Therefore, we fix our message on the crucified Messiah—and our lives are crucified with Him.

For I decided to know nothing among you except Yeshua the Messiah and Him crucified.
— 1 Corinthians 2:2

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by Faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
— Galatians 2:20

This wisdom of the Cross was planned before the ages; had rulers known, they would not have crucified the Lord of Glory.

We impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age understood this, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of Glory.
— 1 Corinthians 2:7–8

So our foundation is fixed: Yeshua alone.

For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
— 1 Corinthians 3:11

United to Him, God leads us in triumph and spreads His fragrance through our lives.

Thanks be to God, who in Messiah always leads us in Triumphal Procession, and through us spreads the Fragrance of the Knowledge of Him everywhere. For we are the Aroma of Messiah to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing… For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God’s Word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the Sight of God we speak in Messiah.
— 2 Corinthians 2:14–17

This ministry is not from self-sufficiency but from the Spirit of Life.

Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God, who has made us sufficient to be Ministers of a New Covenant, not of the Letter but of the Spirit. For the Letter kills, but the Spirit gives Life.
— 2 Corinthians 3:5–6

Therefore, we proclaim Messiah plainly. God shines His Light into our hearts.

Having this Ministry by the Mercy of God, we do not lose heart… by the open Statement of the Truth we commend ourselves… For God, who said, “Let Light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the Knowledge of the Glory of God in the Face of Yeshua the Messiah.
— 2 Corinthians 4:1–6

How should we respond? With humility, repentance, and faith—drawing near to God, who draws near to the contrite.

“God opposes the proud but gives Grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you… Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.
— James 4:6–10

Godly grief produces repentance unto Life.

You were grieved into repenting… For Godly Grief produces a repentance that leads to Salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.
— 2 Corinthians 7:9–10

“Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out.”
— Acts 3:19

“Seek the LORD while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near… let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion… for He will abundantly pardon.”
— Isaiah 55:6–7

God transforms surrendered hearts, giving a new heart and His Spirit to obey.

“I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you… And I will put My Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in My statutes.”
— Ezekiel 36:26–27

Until He comes, we wait with patient hope, courageous witness, and holy love.

Be patient… Establish your hearts, for the Coming of the Lord is at hand.
— James 5:7–12

They have conquered him by the Blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death.
— Revelation 12:11

My Brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the Truth and someone brings him back… whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.
— James 5:19–20

Guard the Gospel; live in love flowing from a pure heart and sincere Faith.

Charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine… The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere Faith… in accordance with the Gospel of the Glory of the Blessed God.
— 1 Timothy 1:3–11

“The saying is trustworthy… that Yeshua the Messiah came into the World to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost… To the King of the Ages, Immortal, Invisible, the Only God, be Honor and Glory forever and ever. Amen.”
— 1 Timothy 1:15–17

Wage the good warfare; hold Faith and a good conscience.
— 1 Timothy 1:18–20

Pray for all, for God desires all to be saved. There is one Mediator—the Man Yeshua, who gave Himself as a ransom for all.

— 1 Timothy 2:1–7

Walk in Truth and Love; abide in the Teaching of Messiah—thus we have both the Father and the Son.

— 2 John 4–11

Contend for the Faith once for all delivered; do not deny our only Master and Lord.

— Jude 3–5

“Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will return to You.”
— Psalm 51:13 (Read Psalm 51 in full.)

“All Authority in Heaven and on Earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make Disciples of all Nations… teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I AM with you always, to the End of the Age.”
— Matthew 28:18–20

Have mercy on those who doubt; rescue the perishing with holy fear.
— Jude 22–23

Lips without hearts will not do; the Father seeks obedient worship.

“This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me; in vain do they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.”
— Matthew 15:8–9 (See also Isaiah 29.)

“I the LORD do not change… Return to Me, and I will return to you,” says the LORD of Hosts.
— Malachi 3:6–7

“What shall we do?”—Repent, be baptized in Yeshua’s Name for forgiveness, and receive the Holy Spirit.
— Acts 2:37–38

The Word grew; even priests obeyed the Faith.
— Acts 6:7

Choose the Narrow Way that leads to Life.

“Enter by the Narrow Gate… the Way is hard that leads to Life, and those who find it are few.”
— Matthew 7:13–14

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom… I never knew you; depart from Me, you Workers of Lawlessness.”
— Matthew 7:21–23

Honor Messiah as holy; be ready to give a gentle, respectful answer for the Hope within you.
— 1 Peter 3:13–17

Endure temptation; refuse deceitful desire.

— James 1:12–16

“Let not your hearts be troubled… I go to prepare a place for you… I AM the Way, and the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
— John 14:1–7

“If you love Me, you will keep My Commandments… the Spirit of Truth… Peace I leave with you; My Peace I give to you.”
— John 14:15–31

Be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. Be doers of the Word. The Perfect Law of Liberty blesses the obedient.
— James 1:19–27 (See also Romans 8.)

Fear God, not man. Confess Messiah boldly; trust the Spirit to give words.

— Luke 12:4–12

“Today, if you hear His Voice, do not harden your hearts.” Take care lest unbelief lead you away from the Living God.
— Hebrews 3:7–19

A Sabbath Rest remains for the People of God. The Word pierces and lays us bare. Draw near the Throne of Grace; our Great High Priest is Yeshua, the Son of God.
— Hebrews 4

God delights to show mercy. Turn and live.

— Ezekiel 18:21–28

Arm yourselves with Messiah’s mindset; love earnestly, for love covers a multitude of sins.
— 1 Peter 4:1–8

Walk in Messiah; beware of empty philosophies. In Him the fullness of Deity dwells bodily. Your debt is nailed to the Cross. Hold fast to the Head.
— Colossians 2:6–23

Do not tolerate another Jesus, another spirit, or another gospel.

— 2 Corinthians 11:3–4; 2 Corinthians 11:13–15

Beware of false teachers who deny the Master and exploit with lies.
— 2 Peter 2:1–3

Seek the things above; put sin to death; put on love; let the Word dwell richly; do everything in the Name of the Lord Jesus.
— Colossians 3:1–17

Rejoice in sufferings for Messiah’s Name; let judgment begin with God’s household; entrust your soul to a faithful Creator.
— 1 Peter 4:12–19

Humble yourselves; be alert. Resist the Devil firm in the Faith. The God of all Grace will restore and establish you.
— 1 Peter 5:6–11

Hear and do Yeshua’s Words—build on the Rock and stand.

— Luke 6:43–49

Once far off, now brought near by the Blood of Messiah. He is our Peace, making one new man and reconciling us to God through the Cross. We are God’s household, built on the Apostles and Prophets, with Messiah as Cornerstone.
— Ephesians 2:11–22

Come to the Living Stone; be built into a spiritual house; you are a royal priesthood to proclaim His excellencies.
— 1 Peter 2:1–12

Receive the Father’s loving discipline; pursue holiness; beware bitterness and profanity; do not sell your birthright.
— Hebrews 12:11–17

Pray as children who forgive as they’ve been forgiven.

“Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be Your Name… Your Kingdom come… Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors…”
— Matthew 6:7–15

The High and Holy One looks to the humble and contrite who tremble at His Word.
— Isaiah 66:1–2

Count all as loss to gain Messiah. Press on. Our citizenship is in Heaven; we await the Savior who will transform our lowly bodies.
— Philippians 3:7–21; Philippians 4:1

“I AM the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live… Do you believe this?”
— John 11:25–26

His Divine Power grants all we need for life and godliness; through His promises we become partakers of the Divine Nature.
— 2 Peter 1:3–4

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… The Word became flesh and dwelt among us… full of Grace and Truth… From His fullness we have all received, Grace upon Grace. For the Law was given through Moses; Grace and Truth came through Jesus Christ.
— John 1:1; John 1:12–14; John 1:16–17

“I AM the Light of the World… If you abide in My Word… you will know the Truth… So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed… Whoever is of God hears the Words of God… If anyone keeps My Word, he will never see death.”
— John 8:12; John 8:31–32; John 8:34–36; John 8:47; John 8:51

If we sin, we have an Advocate—Yeshua the Righteous, the Propitiation for the sins of the world. Knowing Him means keeping His Commandments; abiding in Him means walking as He walked.
— 1 John 2:1–6

The first sin still warns us: desire, sight, pride. Do not love the World—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life pass away. Do God’s Will and abide forever.
— Genesis 3:6; 1 John 2:15–17

“I have set before you an open door… you have kept My Word and have not denied My Name.”
— Revelation 3:8

The nations rage, but the Father has set His Son as King in Zion. Kiss the Son; take refuge in Him.
— Psalm 2 (Read also Matthew 7:24–27.)

Therefore, come. Confess with your mouth that Yeshua is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved. “Everyone who calls on the Name of the Lord will be saved.” “Whoever comes to Me I will never cast out.” “Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” “Let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the Water of Life without price.”
— Romans 10:9–13; John 6:37; Matthew 11:28–30; Revelation 22:17

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