Fundamentals
of The Faith :
This document is gladly presented as a basic summary of
the fundamental faith once delivered to the saints, Jude3. We urge you to examine the
following synopsis of the tenets of our faith and "prove all things; hold fast to
that which is good, 1Thessalonians5:21. We humbly set forth this doctrinal summary as
basic to our common faith upon which we can all stand.
THE BIBLE
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We find the following to be true according to
YAHAWAH’s inspired Word:
1. THAT the Bible is inspired of YAHAWAH and reveals
knowledge man could not learn by himself. We are to live by every word that proceeds out
of the mouth of YAHAWAH, Matthew 4:4." All Scripture [both the Old and New
Testaments] is given by inspiration of YAHAWAH and is profitable for doctrine, for
reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness," 2Timothy 3:14-16. The
Bible is His truth and is of no private interpretation, 2Peter 1:21. We must neither add
to nor take away from Scripture, Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32; Rev. 22:18.
THE FATHER
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2. THAT the Father is the sole Master Designer of all
creation,which was carried out by His Son at the beginning of His creation, Proverbs8:22,
31; Revelation 3:14; Colossians 1:15-17. The Heavenly Father’s name as given in the
original inspired Scripture is YAHAWAH, Psalm 68:4; Isaiah42:8; Jeremiah 16:21; and
YAHAWAH is His name forever, Exodus 3:14-15; Isaiah 63:12; 66:5. His majestic name is
exclusive to the entire family of YAHAWAH, Psalm 22:22; John 17:11; Ephesians 3:14-15. He
is the source of all power and authority, and all thanks and reverence is to be directed
to Him, Matthew 4:10; 6:9; Colossians 1:12; James 1:17; 1Peter 2:5. YAHAWAH is spirit,
John 4:24; and all worship centers on Him through His Son Yahawashy the Messiah, John
14:6, Ephesians 5:20.
THE SON
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3. THAT Yahawashy is the correct name of the Savior, a
contraction of the combination of "YAHAWAH" and "HAWASHY", the same as
given to Joshua the son of Nun by Moses, Numbers 13:16. Yahawashy means YAHAWAH is
Salvation, " for He is the salvation that YAHAWAH has provided for mankind, Acts
4:12. We joyfully accept the names revealed by our glorious Heavenly Father YAHAWAH and
His wonderful Son, our Savior Yahawashy the Messiah. Yahawashy is the Spokesman, the Logos
or Word (Hebrew Dabar) Who pre-existed and was with YAHAWAH the Father, Genesis 1:26;John
1:1-3; 8:58; 13:3; 1Corinthians 10:4; Colossians 1:15-17. He emptied Himself of His
celestial glory, making Himself of no reputation and took upon Himself the form of a
human, a servant, John 17:5; Philippians 2:5-7; Hebrews 2:6-14; was born of a virgin by
the power of YAHAWAH, Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:18, 23; Luke 1:26-38; came in His
Father’s Name, YAH-Hawashy, John 5:43. He lived a sinless life; Isaiah 53:9; 1Peter
2:22,and was resurrected from the dead by the Father after three days and three nights
according to the Scriptures, Matthew 12:40; Acts 3:15; 1Corinthians15:3-4; and has now
ascended into heaven sitting on the right hand of YAHAWAH our Father, Luke 24:51; Hebrews
1:13. He is now our Advocate, our Mediator and High Priest, Hebrews 3:1; Hebrews 4:14;
through Him only can we approach the Heavenly Father, John 14:6.
HOLY SPIRIT
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4. THAT the Holy Spirit (Rawkhra) is the invisible
dynamic force, the mind, the power emanating from the Father and shared by the Son, Luke
24:49; John 3:8; 14:17; 15:26; 1Corinthians 2:10-16. This invisible essence or power is
placed within the believer through the Son, Acts 2:33,Titus 3:6, by laying on of hands of
the presbytery following baptism into Yahawashy’s saving Name, Acts 2:38; 5:32; 8:17;
19:6; 1Timothy 4:14; 2Timothy1:6; and is also the baptism of the Spirit for it immerses us
into the Body of Messiah, Romans 8:15-17; 1Corinthians 12:13 and Galatians 3:28. Through
the power of the Holy Spirit’s being placed within us, we demonstrate our love for
Yahawashy and the Father by joyfully keeping the Law, John 14:15;14:21-24; Acts 1:8; 1John
2:5.
BAPTISM*
5. THAT after true repentance, baptism by immersion in
water and into the saving Name of Yahawashy is a necessary act of consecration,
Matthew3:13-17; Acts 2:38; 4:12; 8:16; 10:43; 19:5; Romans 6:3; and that salvation is in
no other name than Yahawashy, Acts 4:12. That baptism is by immersion backwards, one time
in water, Acts 2:38, picturing subjugation and burial of the old carnal nature, Romans
6:3-5; Colossians 2:12; arising to serve in newness of life by His Spirit, Romans 7:6;
12:1; 1Peter 3:21. There is one baptism into the one true saving name of Yahawashy,
placing us in to one Body, Romans 12:5; Ephesians 4:3-6, uniting the many-membered Body
through the Spirit into the one true faith through Yahawashy, 1Corinthians12:12-14.
LAW
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6. THAT YAHAWAH’s grand plan of salvation for
mankind is only through His Son Yahawashy the Messiah and is revealed through observing
YAHAWAH’s holy Sabbaths and Feast Days, Leviticus 23; Numbers 28-29. The sacrificial
blood offerings and ritual laws having to do with Temple worship are no win abeyance,
having their fulfillment in Yahawashy, the Lamb of YAHAWAH, John1:29; Hebrews 8-10. Now
our sacrifices are spiritual, Romans 12:1; Hebrews13:15-16; 1Peter 2:5. Circumcision has
always been willing obedience from the heart, Deuteronomy 10:16; 30:6-8; Jeremiah 4:4;
1Corinthians 7:19; Galatians 5:6; Philippians 3:3. It is now possible, through the Holy
Spirit residing within, to keep His Command-ments through faith in Him, Deuteronomy7:9;
Psalm 119:160; Matthew 5:17-19; 19:16-19; Ephesians 2:8-10; 1John1:1-5; 1John 3:21-24.
SABBATH
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7. THAT the seventh day of the week (called Saturday) is
the day YAHAWAH has set apart, and is a memorial of His omnipotent creative power, Genesis
2:2-3. The Sabbath day is a holy day of rest, Exodus 20:8-11; end points to that greater
Millennial rest of salvation, Matthew 11:28-30;Luke 4:16-18; Hebrews 4:1-6. YAHAWAH freely
offers the Sabbath as an opportunity to accept and experience His marvelous creation and
redemption; Mark 2:27-28;Hebrews 4:7-11. By participating in the Sabbath we express our
belief in Yahawashy as the author and finisher of our Salvation, Hebrews 12:2. The Sabbath
rest is a symbol of our love, loyalty and commitment to YAHAWAH, Exodus 31:13. By
consecrating a portion of our time that He has designated for our rest and worship, we
show our subjection to His will, and recognize His dominion over our life and over the
whole creation. A "Sabbath rest" remains for His people, Hebrews 4:9, a day of
delight and not a day of works, Isaiah 58:13.
PASSOVER
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8. THAT the commemoration of the precious sacrifice of
Yahawashy the Messiah is observed annually on the evening (beginning) of the 14th
of Abib, as the 13th ends, according to the original Passover in Egypt when the
death angel came over midnight of the 14th, Exodus 12:13-14. The Hebrew
calendar is different from the Roman calendar and does not start January first. The
first day of the Hebrew
year starts with the first new moon of the spring. In humbly partaking of the Passover, we
give witness that we accept the shed blood of our loving Savior for our sins, Numbers
28:16; Luke 22:15-20; 1Corinthians 11:23-29. The symbols used are those instituted by
Yahawashy: eating unleavened bread representative of His broken body, Exodus 23:18;
1Corinthians 10:16, and drinking of the wine, as the symbol of His shed blood, Deuteronomy
32:14; Isaiah 65:8-9; Matthew26:27-29.
FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD
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9. THAT after partaking of the Passover, we strive to
live a sin-free life of obedience as we observe the following seven days of Unleavened
Bread, Leviticus 23:6; Matthew 16:12; Mark 8:14-15; Luke 12:1; Romans 6:13-22;
1Corinthians 5:6-8. Symbolizing the initial step toward righteousness and coming out of
sin, this first day of Unleavened Bread on the 15th of Abib is a time we
delight in observing, for this Sabbath begins the seven days of the Feast of Unleavened
Bread. The seventh or last day is also a Sabbath, Abib 21, and pictures the complete
coming out of the worldly way of sin and rebellion to follow the righteousness of our
Savior, Yahawashy the Messiah, Exodus 12:15, 20; Numbers 28:17-25; Acts 20:6-7. We gladly
rid our houses of all leavened products for seven days to remind us of cleansing ourselves
of false doctrine which could lead to sin, for by physical acts we learn a spiritual
lesson. Unleavened bread is eaten for these seven days, allowing us to symbolically take
in the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth,1Corinthians 5:7-8.
PENTECOST*
10. THAT the day of Pentecost (Shavuoth) or Feast of
Weeks is a Sabbath day and the third Annual Sabbath and is a very special convocation,
Leviticus 23:15-21; Numbers 28:26, and is counted from the day after the weekly Sabbath
that falls during the days of Unleavened Bread. Seven Sabbaths, seven complete weeks are
counted, bringing us to the day after the weekly Sabbath known as Sunday or the first day
of the week. It is observed as a memorial of the day Lord YAHAWAH made the covenant with Israel
at Sinai, Exodus24:4-8. It is also the day that Lord Yahawashy promised He would endue His
assembly with power from on High, Luke 24:49; John 14:26, 15:26; Acts 1:4-8, which was
fulfilled when Lord YAHAWAH’s Holy Spirit was sent on Pentecost to this earth, Acts
2:1-18, to abide with His people forever, John 14:16. Pentecost or Feast of Firstfruits
points to the initial harvest of souls, a kind of first fruits unto YAHAWAH, Romans 8:23;
11:16; 16:5; 1Corinthians 15:20-23 and 16:15; James 1:18; Revelation 14:4.
DAY OF TRUMPETS
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11. THAT we eagerly look for the return of Yahawashy the
Messiah, our Savior, for when He returns at the sound of the last trumpet and voice of the
archangel we shall receive our reward, 1Corinthians 15:22-23 and51-53; 1Thessalonians
4:14-17; 1Peter 5:4; Revelation 2:23; 22:12. The Day of Trumpets is the fourth Annual
Sabbath and begins the seventh month and is a holy convocation, Leviticus 23:24-25,
reminding us to keep our minds on heavenly things so that we rejoice upon the return of
our Savior at the last trump, Luke 21:27-28. A blowing of Trumpets reminds us of this
signal calling Israel to assemble, to prepare for journeying; and an alarm for war,
Numbers 10:1-10.
DAY OF ATONEMENT
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12. THAT the Day of Atonement points to Yahawashy’s
having made the Atonement for us. Having been reconciled through Yahawashy, Romans 5:6-11,
2Corinthians 5:18-21; Colossians 1:19-22; Hebrews 2:18, we joyfully tell others of His
glorious work. As the ninth day of this seventh month ends at sunset and a new day begins
(Lev. 23:32), we neither eat nor drink for24 hours until sunset of the tenth, which ends
the day, Leviticus 16:29-31;23:27-32, Numbers 29:7. We are reminded how human and carnal
we are and how needful we are of the Atoning Sacrifice of Yahawashy. We also look forward
to the destruction of Satan, Hebrews 2:14, and the world’s being at-one with
Lord Yahawashy and our Heavenly Father, Acts 27:9; Revelation 20:1-3. Atonement is the fifth
Annual Sabbath and also brings in the Jubilee year. Historically it is the holiest day of
the year.
FEAST OF TABERNACLES*
13. THAT the Feast of Tabernacles shows the righteous
everlasting reign of our soon-coming King Yahawashy, Zechariah 14:16. A time of peace,
prosperity and happiness shall prevail when Yahawashy rules, putting into effect the laws
of His Father YAHAWAH, which are especially studied during the Feast of Tabernacles,
showing our faith in YAHAWAH’s eventual sovereignty over the entire earth. A
commanded Assembly where YAHAWAH has placed His name, the Feast of Tabernacles is observed
seven days starting on the 15th day of the seventh month (Tishri 15 through
21), the first day is the sixth Annual
Sabbath, Leviticus 23:34-36, and 43; Numbers 29:12. The
Feast of Tabernacles lasts seven days, plus the Last Great Day, which Yahawashy the
Messiah observed, John 7:37, making it an eight-day celebration.
LAST GREAT DAY
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14. THAT the final culmination of the plan of YAHAWAH is
completed in the great harvest of all humans who have ever lived, Revelation 20:5,and the
eternal judgment of YAHAWAH is performed, Revelation 20:11-15; Hebrews 6:4. Known as the
White Throne Judgment, Matthew 25:32, it is prefigured by the eighth day of the Feast of
Tabernacles, the seventh Annual Sabbath called the Last Great Day. It is the time of
YAHAWAH’s ultimate salvation, Leviticus 23:36; Numbers 29:35; John 7:37-38. It is
then that a new heaven and earth will be enjoyed, Isaiah 66:22; Revelation 21:1. The
Sabbatical-Jubilee cycle is also indicative of YAHAWAH’s plan of redemption in
entering His "rest."
NEW MOON
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15. THAT the scriptural months begin with the new moon,
2Kings 4:23; Nehemiah 10:33; Psalm 81:3. The New Moon is not the dark moon. It is the
first sliver of crescent light that appears after the dark moon. The Scriptural day begins
and ends with sunset, Leviticus 23:32; Judges 14:12 and 18; Mark 1:32. New moons will be
kept in the Kingdom, Isaiah 66:23.
SIN
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16. THAT sin is the transgression (breaking) of
YAHAWAH’s law, 1John 3:4, and that without law there can be no sin, Romans 7:7-12.
All have sinned and come short of the glory of Lord YAHAWAH, Exodus 20:1-20; Deuteronomy
5:1-24; Romans 3:23. The penalty of sin is death, Genesis 2:16-17; Genesis3:19; Romans
6:23; 1Corinthians 15:22; Hebrews 9:27. Death is a sleep, returning to dust, John
11:11-14; Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, 10; Isaiah 38:18;Psalm 115:17.
REDEMPTION
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17. THAT since all have sinned and earned the penalty of
death, it is now necessary to repent; that is, to be sorry for the past way of life in
breaking YAHAWAH’s Holy Law and now to change to a way of obedience, following the
exemplary life of Lord Yahawashy the Messiah, Matthew 19:17; John8:11; Hebrews 6:1, 9:14. In
order to be free from the curse of the law, which is death, we must accept the sacrifice
of Lord Yahawashy the Messiah as payment for our sins, Matthew 26:26-28; Colossians 3:13;
Hebrews 9:26,10:12; 1Peter 2:21-24; 1John 1:7-10. He is our Advocate and Mediator,
1Timothy2:3-5.
SANCTIFICATION
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18. THAT having been cleansed and made separate by the
faith of Lord Yahawashy (Jesus Christ), we believe it is important to be clean inside as well as out. Our body
is the temple of the Holy Spirit and we joyfully adhere to the law of clean meats of
Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14. This is an object lesson in holiness, teaching us the
difference between the clean and un-clean, the holy and unholy, 2Corinthians 6:16-18. We
are what we think, and we must discipline ourselves to be selective in what we allow to
saturate our mind such as in reading, time with TV, radio, friends and associates. We are
to eat clean, think clean, live clean, be clean and holy before YAHAWAH. We are to be an
example to the world, 1Timothy 3:7 and be sanctified before YAHAWAH, Matthew 5:48;
1Corinthians 3:17; 1Peter 1:15-16; Revelation 21:27.
ANOINTING
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19. THAT Yahawashy’s perfect sacrifice has made it
possible for us to be healed of our illnesses, Isaiah 53:5; James 5:13-20. Through the
anointing of the sick by the Elders of the assembly in the name of YAHAWAH inYahawashy,
the healing of our afflictions is possible by turning to the Lord YAHAWAH first in prayer,
relying on Him and His guidance.
TITHING
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20. THAT it is a blessing to be able to honor YAHAWAH
with our substance, Proverbs 3:9, and an act of worship to support the work of
Lord YAHAWAH
with our tithes and offerings, Leviticus 27:30-33; Malachi 3:8-12; Matthew 23:23;
1Corinthians 9:1-25; 2Corinthians 9:1-15. A tithe is 10 per cent of our income.
Our Lord YAHAWAH in
His wisdom has also provided a second tithe to insure us sufficient funds to participate
in and enjoy His Feast Days, Deuteronomy14:27-29, 26:12-17. It is more blessed to give
than to receive and we cheerfully give, knowing that our Lord YAHAWAH is generous and will take
care of all our needs.
THE ADVERSARY
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21. THAT Satan is a spirit being, Luke 10:18; Revelation
12:7-9. That the Devil is the adversary of Our Lord YAHAWAH and His people, John 8:44; Revelation
12:10,and will eventually be destroyed Romans16:20; Hebrews 2:14. Satan is attempting to
thwart the setting up of YAHAWAH’s Kingdom, Matthew 4:1-11. Through YAHAWAH’s
help we can resist the Devil and he will flee from us, James 4:7.
MORTALITY
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22. THAT the dead are unconscious in their graves in the
sleep of death awaiting the resurrection, Job 14:12-14; Daniel 12:2; John 5:29;
1Corinthians 15:51-56; 1Thessalonians 4:13-17; Hebrews 11:13 and 39. That everlasting life
is something we seek, Romans 2:7; 1Corinthians 15:53-54, and is made available through the
work of Yahawashy the Messiah, John 3:15, 17:2-3; 2Timothy 1:10, that only YAHAWAH has
immortality, 1Timothy 1:17, 6:16. That humans do not have an immortal soul, Psalms 6:5;
115:17; Isaiah 26;19; but that souls can die, Ezekiel 18:4, 20; Matthew 10:28. God can
give everlasting life to man, but only God is immortal.
THE BODY OF BELIEVERS
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23. THAT (Jesus Christ) Yahawashy Messiah is the foundation and
cornerstone of His Body-the ekklesia (church), the Assembly-consisting of the called-out
Body of believers since Pentecost of Acts 2, who have accepted the sacrifice of our
beloved Savior and changed their lives according to YAHAWAH’s word, Matthew
12:50.Through this body of believers the training and preparation for the coming Kingdom
is being carried out, 1Peter 2:5 and 9-10; Revelation 1:6, 20:6. It is in the ekklesia
that the spiritual gifts are exercised for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of
the ministry, for the edifying of the Body of Messiah, Ephesians 4:7-13; 1Corinthians
12:7-10; 28-30. The Assembly is where the spiritual fruits are manifested, Galatians
5:22-23, and our relationship to the members of the Body of Messiah is likened to that of
our Lord Yahawashy Himself, Matthew 12:50; 25:40.
In accordance with the established custom of the early
assembly dating as far back as the Apostle Paul, the sisters of the Assembly are to wear a
headcovering on their heads during worship. Paul cites his reasons for this custom in
1Corinthians 11:1-16. YAHAWAH is the Head of everything, including
Yahawashy (Christ). The Lord Yahawashy is
now our High Priest and symbolically wears a miter of that office, Leviticus 21:10. On
earth, man reflects YAHAWAH’s glory and stands bareheaded before Him. Woman, on the
other hand, is the glory of man and therefore is to have her head and body covered or
veiled [katakaluptos]. The angelic throng is witnessing mankind’s activity,
1Corinthians 4:9. Man is to be the head of the family and love his wife as
(Christ) Yahawashy does
the Assembly, Ephesians 5:23-25.
LOVE
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24. THAT we are to be good examples of the living faith
that we profess. Our example is that of Yahawashy the Messiah Whom we strive to emulate in
love, honesty, humility, faith, hope, patience and reverence, Leviticus19:17-18; Matthew
5, 6, 7; 22:39; 1Corinthians 6:1-11; 1Peter 2:21-23. Love is the key attribute we strive
to maintain in our homes, in our Assemblies, in our community. Love is an unselfish,
outgoing consideration for others. Love should be seen among the brethren wherever they
are, for it is the truest sign of YAHAWAH’s people. We believe that salvation is
freely offered to all mankind. YAHAWAH is the Creator of all nations and has made His
house a house of prayer for all people, Isaiah 56:7; Acts 8:27-39; Galatians 3:28 and
Colossians 3:11. The love of YAHAWAH manifested in the sacrifice of His Son Yahawashy the
Messiah is available to all who will come, Revelation 3:20; 22:17. We show our love to Him
by keeping all His Commandments, 1John 2:5; 5:3; 2John 6.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP*
Repentance, baptism into
the Lord Yahawashy’s name (Jesus Christ), and the
receiving of the Holy Spirit are the steps in becoming a member of the Body of the
Messiah, Acts2:38. A life of growth in knowledge and grace in Lord
Yahawashy, each working out
his own salvation in fear and trembling, and obedience to the royal law which shows true
conversion is expected of all, Philippians 2:12; Ephesians4:13. Each member shall also
recognize the complete Bible as the sound doctrines proclaimed and Inspired by the
Almighty Lord YAHAWAH.
The Israelite Network publishes a book,
The Truth, on the subjects addressed herein and on other
Bible truths.
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