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| What is an Iconoclast? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Essentially, an iconoclast is someone who destroys idols
and paradigms – long held beliefs.
At http://www.the-iconoclast.org (The Iconoclast), we strive for truth, but we are aware, that in order to do so, barriers must be broken down, and we must be careful to rely on the leading of יהוה [YehoVah] with corroborating references found in His Written Torah — sourced directly from the oldest, complete manuscript of the Hebrew–Language based Jewish Scriptures, The Leningrad Codex, also known as The Masoretic Text! We believe that no person should expect their prayers and requests to The Almighty G–d, The Creator, to be answered and affirmed positively unless first acknowledging the sovereignty of יְהֹוָה [YehoVaH]
— BY FOLLOWING HIM ALONE —
— BY KEEPING HIS WRITTEN TORAH — — BY OBSERVING HIS COMMANDMENTS —
מֵסִ֣יר אָ֭זְנוֹ מִשְּׁמֹ֣עַ תּוֹרָ֑ה גַּֽם־תְּ֝פִלָּת֗וֹ תּוֹעֵבָֽה׃
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the Torah, even his prayer is an abomination.
[Proverbs 28:9]
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| Core Beliefs of The Iconoclast! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. There Is But One — And Only One —
Supreme and Sovereign CREATOR — G-d (El/Elohim))! It is our belief that He, alone, is a singular unity — ONE!
שְׁמַ֖ע יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל יְהוָ֥ה אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ יְהוָ֥ה ׀ אֶחָֽד׃
Hear, O Israel: Yehovah our God, Yehovah is one.
[Deuteronomy 6:4]
We assert that our own understanding must be informed by the written Torah, His gift to Israel which He gave through His servant Moses. We believe that the Christian doctrine of "A–God–In–Three–Persons" cannot be definitively ascertained, supported nor corroborated in the written Hebrew–Language based Jewish Scriptures as found in the Leningrad Codex: the oldest complete Jewish Scriptures (Bible) in existence (circa ~1008–1009 of the common era) (aka The Masoretic Text). Not only is He known by אֱלֹהִים [Elohim], but He is known by the name He revealed to Moses:
יהוה [YehoVah]
(The Supreme G-d (El)).
He is NOT a created being, but rather HE is the Creator of all things!
2. יהוה – The Supreme Elohim (G-d) – has fully and completely revealed Himself and His plan to humanity through the Hebrew Scriptures (aka Tanakh, an acronym representing the three sections of the Hebrew Bible: Torah, Neviim (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings)). We acknowledge that the Christian Scriptures, aka New Testament, does inform us regarding some historical events and contains some true statements. However, it must be read with critical discernment! Yet, we also recognize that there has been an extreme corruption to matters of belief, faith and understanding brought about through the religion(s) built upon the teachings of Saul of Tarsus (aka 'The Apostle Paul'), the absolutely false and self–proclaimed apostle (who boldly claimed to be the uber Apostle/messenger of Jesus (Yeshua)). We believe that His (Saul of Tarsus, 'Paul's) heretical teachings, doctrine, blasphemy, apostasy and lies, etc., have resulted in the religion of Roman Catholicism and its "Protestant" offshoots. The 'Christian, False Apostle Paul Religious System' is primarily known as Christianity; but all of Christianity is actually built upon the base of Roman Catholic teaching! As a result, just like Roman Catholicism, most derivatives of Christianity forsake the Torah of יהוה (YehoVah), forsaking His seventh day of rest (Sabbath) and His High Sabbaths (feasts), not to mention separating between clean and unclean foods; but most of Christianity keeps and practices the pagan Roman Catholic holidays such as Easter and Christmas as well as hold their worship services on Sundays, treating it as their "Holy Sabbath"! We find it quite odd that so many of them consider that because they now "simply believe", they have thus become "the true Israel of יהוה YehoVah" – based upon the false and perverted teachings of Saul of Tarsus! — It appears as if "followers of Paul – Christians" believe that they are clean because of their beliefs and that they think that they can now come near, approach unto, the Holy, Separated and Pure Creator of the Universe, not having the good sense to know that they are still in an unclean state.
It's as if they had not heard nor read in the Torah about Nadab and Abihu, the eldest sons of Aaron, who came near the altar of יהוה [YehoVah] with "strange fire" — and were promptly burned to death!
3. יהוה YehoVah, The Supreme Elohim (G-d), created the universe and all it contains, seen and unseen, physical and spiritual, and purposes that His creation be in union with Him, holy and sanctified. יהוה [YehoVah] has continued to be active throughout history and His purposes will be accomplished in this world (Isaiah 43:10-13, 44:6-8}. יהוה [YehoVah] is also active in our personal lives. At the same time, humans have free will and our choices matter. (Deuteronomy 20:15-20, Joshua 24:14-15, Proverbs 1:28-33) 4. The creation became tarnished by sin and impacted by death. (Genesis 6, Psalms 14:3, Proverbs 20:9, Jeremiah 16:18) Just how did the world become tarnished by sin? We agree with the late Dr. Michael S. Heiser that there is a Divine Council of Elohim, otherwise known as B'Nei Elohim (sons of G-d) and that that term is a designation ONLY to Angels (not man)! We believe that there are "good" B'Nei Elohim such as Michael the Arch-Angel and Gabriel, and that there are "bad" B'Nei Elohim, whose "prince" is otherwise known as Lucifer (ha Satan – the Satan, or adversary). We believe that some of the "bad" B'Nei Elohim left their first "estate" (see Jude 1:6) and had sexual relations with human women (see Genesis 6:2, 1 Enoch 6:1-7:1), with the effect being that the entire earth became tarnished by and through their sin and the sin of their offspring. We believe that the judgment of the flood (Genesis 6) was a result of the "bad" B'Nei Elohim polluting the race of Adam (men) and that the Supreme Elohim spared Noah and his family as they were the last remnant of the seed of Adam not polluted by the "bad" B'Nei Elohim. We believe that other "bad" B'Nei Elohim followed the original "bad" B'Nei Elohim after the flood to try to pollute the children of Adam. According to the book of Enoch, the "bad" B'Nei Elohim taught mankind ways to defy the Supreme Elohim, the Creator: The Book of Enoch, Chapter 8, describes some of this:
... Azazyel taught men to make swords,
knives ...
Impiety increased: fornication multiplied; and they transgressed and corrupted all their ways. Amazarak taught all the sorcerers, and dividers of roots: Armers taught the solution of sorcery; Barkayal taught the observers of the stars; Akibeel taught signs; Tamiel taught astronomy; ... and men, being destroyed, cried out; and their voice reached to heaven. from Chapter 9: ...what Azazyel has done, how he has taught every species of iniquity upon earth, and has disclosed to the world all the secret things which are done in the heavens. ... The women likewise have brought forth giants. from Chapter 15: ... Now the giants, who have been born of spirit and of flesh, shall be called upon earth evil spirits, and on earth shall be their habitation. Evil spirits shall proceed from their flesh, because they were created from above; from the holy Watchers was their beginning and primary foundation. Evil spirits shall they be upon earth, and the spirits of the wicked shall they be called. The habitation of the spirits of heaven shall be in heaven; but upon earth shall be the habitation of terrestrial spirits, who are born on earth. The spirits of the giants shall be like clouds, which shall oppress, corrupt, fall, content, and bruise upon earth. They shall cause lamentation... 5. יהוה YehoVah, The Supreme Elohim (G-d), separated the descendants of Abraham, through his son Isaac (the first son born after the institution of the covenant of circumcision), and through Isaac's son Jacob to be a separated people, to keep a remnant of the original family of Adam from being polluted by the "bad" B'Nei Elohim. יהוה [YehoVah] chose the Jewish people to receive His perfect Law (Torah) and show forth His righteousness to the nations, bringing blessing into the world. He has made a special covenant with the Jewish people, which is permanent and irrevocable. (Genesis 17:7-9, Jeremiah 31:35-37, Jeremiah 33:20-26, Exodus 19:5-8, Exodus 24:3, Isaiah 42:1-8) 6. We, at The Iconoclast, believe that Yeshua of Nazareth is the Messiah (Mashiach) predicted to appear at the appointed time by Daniel (Chapter 9). Although we believe Yeshua of Nazareth is the only person known from the time of the first century (AD) to be considered to be the one prophesized by Daniel, we reject the religion known as that which is defined by Saul of Tarsis, Paul, as Christianity, along with his anti-Torah teachings! Moreover, we believe that an essential objective of the Mashiach would have been to preach to the nation of Israel to earnestly RETURN to the Torah of יְהֹוָה [YehoVah] — that which was given through His servant Moses! To us, it follows logically that if the person who would be the Mashiach were to be, as a prophet, the particular messenger — in effect the spokesman of the Almighty, his focus would necessarily be to promote the special revelation of יְהֹוָה [YehoVah], the written Torah He gave to His servant Moses. We believe he would instruct them about turning away from their present (evil) ways and returning to the instructions, teachings and commands of the Torah! In short, to return to יְהֹוָה [YehoVah]. It is our sincere desire to convey that the specially anointed messenger/spokesman of יְהֹוָה [YehoVah] would focus especially upon following the revelation of the written Torah itself, and, in its broader sense the entire writings of the Hebrew Scriptures known as the Tanakh! Just as it is recorded that Yeshua quoted from more than literally the first five books of Moses, we also hold the entire Tanakh as authoritative. The word "Torah" actually does mean "teaching/instruction"! Therefore, when we discuss the person Yeshua (whom we consider Mashiach – see Is Yeshua Mashiach?), we find that the New Testament books of Matthew and John provide significant detail that Yeshua came precisely teaching the adherence to following the Torah, which is in essence quite contrary to the actual teachings of the religion known as Christianity, the construct initiated by Saul of Tarsus, known in Christiandom as the Apostle Paul, and its codification by the Roman Catholic Church! It is our opinion that the followers of Saul of Tarsus, aka 'Paul' (i.e., Christians/Pauline Christianity), treat the Torah of יְהֹוָה [YehoVah] with abject contempt and disrespect, following their de facto messiah 'Paul' based upon his seminal instruction, "...You are not under the Torah (Law)" (Romans 6:14) with all of his related anti-Torah teaching! We reject the Christian teachings of Saul of Tarsus en toto, including his insistence that Yesuah is Yehovah (God) in human form. To us, Yeshua is a great prophet, but he is not both "the son" of Yehovah (God) and "the father," Yehovah (God) at the same time — A Core Teaching Of Christianity! 7. The Tanakh contains snippets of information which we can learn important detail regarding the Mashiach!
For all tables are full of filthy vomit, and no place is clean.
Whom shall one teach knowledge? And whom shall one make to understand the message? Them that are weaned from the milk, them that are drawn from the breasts? For it is precept by precept, precept by precept, line by line, line by line; here a little, there a little. For with stammering lips and with a strange tongue shall it be spoken to this people; [Isaiah 28:8-11 From Jewish Publication Society Tanakh 1917] Using the Isaiah 28 passage as just a point of reference, we understand that in order to discover truths from the Scriptures, we must do so by finding nuggets to inform our faith at many places in the text, not necessarily in one main location. With that in mind, the following references give an idea of how Messiah is found in the Tanakh:
Truly, it is a momentous event when a descendant of Adam turns away from and rejects the influences and teachings of the "bad" B'Nei Elohim. Thus, they acknowledge their sin, and fully embrace the authority and teachings of the written Torah of יהוה [YehoVah]! 8. We absolutely reject Saul of Tarsus, aka 'Paul', and any and all claims to his having been an Apostle of Jesus (Yeshua). Thus, we necessarily reject any religious views based upon his teachings, of which all 'Paulist' / Christian religions are founded, and of which the Roman Catholic religion is preeminent. To see more information about Saul of Tarsus, please see our page devoted to exposing him: 9. יהוה [YehoVah] fully intended for His Name to be known and audibly spoken by His people! (see our page The Name יהוה [YehoVah] In The Aleppo And Leningrad Codices). וְשָׂמ֥וּ אֶת־שְׁמִ֖י עַל־בְּנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל וַאֲנִ֖י אֲבָרֲכֵֽם׃ So shall they put My name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them.' [Numbers 6:27 JPS 1917]
If interested in knowing more about The Name יהוה — Yehovah, we refer you to the excellent resources by Dr. Nehemia Gordon found at his website: https://www.nehemiaswall.com/nehemiagordon-name-god, or a teaching in a YouTube video which maybe found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfljMUR9dKA. 10. יהוה [YehoVah] will return at the end of time in power and glory to judge the earth! (Psalms 9:9-10, Psalms 96:13, Ecclesiastes 3:17) |
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