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The Name -

Church of Elohim

Headquarters -

Yerusalem Acts 15: l -4

The Head and Director -Yahshua Messiah

Registered -

In Heaven Heb 12:23

Membership -

"Lamb’s Book of Life" Revelation   20:15

Our Creed -

Revelation 12:17.

The Name -

 in the Old Testament,

"The Daughter of Zion"  ‘Daughter of  Yerusalem’- Jer. 6: 2, Zeph. 3: 14, Zechariah 2: 7, 10, and 9: 8.

ABOUT THE CHURCH OF ELOHIM

We are who our Heavenly Father says we are. We are The church of Elohim:  Scriptural church name, given 12 times in the New Testament: We are therefore ambassadors, ministers, and bondservants of Messiah. We agree unconditionally with LORD'S Word in the Holy Scriptures. Scriptural truth is more important to us than personal belief, and loyalty to that truth more important than loyalty to traditions and the commandments of men.

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The name Church of Elohim is given 12 times in the New Testament:

  1. Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the “Church of Elohim” which He purchased with His own blood. Acts 20:28

  2. To the “Church of Elohim” which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Messiah Yahshua, called to be saints, 1 Cor 1:2

  3. Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the “Church of Elohim”, 1 Cor 10:32

  4. But if anyone seems to be contentious, we have no such custom, nor do the “Churches of Elohim”. 1 Cor 11:16

  5. Or do you despise the “Church of Elohim” and shame those who have nothing? 1 Cor 11:22

  6. For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the “Church of Elohim” 1 Cor 15:9

  7. For you have heard of my former conduct in Judaism, how I persecuted the “Church of Elohim” beyond measure and tried to destroy it. Gal 1:13

  8. (For if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the “Church of Elohim”?) 1 Tim 3:5

  9. For you, brethren, became imitators of the “Churches of Elohim” which are in Judea in Messiah Yahshua… 1 Thess 2:14

  10. so that we ourselves boast of you among the “Churches of Elohim” for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure…2 Thess 1:4

  11. I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of Elohim, which is the "church of the living Elohim", the pillar and ground of the truth. 1 Tim 3:15-16

  12. …the general assembly and Church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven, to Elohim the Judge of all, … Heb 12:23

This Scriptural name applied to the people who, long before the days of the reformers, stood for the faith of Protestantism. This work will prove, as it has set out to do, both from Scripture and secular history, that this New Testament church was not the church which later ruled the world from Rome.

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Peoples often asks, what does the Church of Elohim believe. To answer this question, these 40 points of doctrine have been prepared, which cover the principle teachings of the Church of Elohim.

These 40 points of belief represent years and even lifetime of study of the Scriptures on the part of dedicated men of Elohim, who devoted their lives to "rightly dividing the Word of Truth", They are and have been the teachings of the Church of Elohim for generations, and are in harmony with the doctrine as taught by Messiah and the apostles in the early days of the Church.

All-of these of points belief have been taken directly from the Bible - Elohim's Holy Word - which is our only guide and scriptural references are given after each one, Tracts are available on most of the subjects, and more information can be obtained either by writing to the address at the back of this pamphlet or by contacting your local Church of Elohim (7th Day).

We believe that;

1 Elohim, the Heavenly Father, is the creator- of Heaven and earth the sea and all that Is therein. - Genesis 1:1; Acts 17:24; Hebrews 1:10.

2.The Bible - both the Old and New Testaments — Is the inspired Word of Elohim;- and is complete and infallible, and expresses Elohim's will -to mankind. Deut. 8:3; Luke 4:4; 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21

3. The Seventh Day of the week is the Sabbath of the Lord, and is to be observed from even to even from “sunset" to sunset. — Gen. 2:1-3; Exo 20: 8-11; Acts-13:42- 44, 18:4; Matt. 28:1; Hebrews 4:4-11; Mark 1:32.

4. Yahshuah of Nazareth - our Saviour, is the only 'begotten Son of Elohim; born of the Virgin Mary; conceived of the Holy Ghost; with Elohim the Father, before the world began. — Matt, l: 20 , 21; John. 3:16; John 17:5. He- is our living Messiah, our High Priest and" Mediator before the -throne of Elohim. -l Tim. 2:5.

5. Yahshuah proved His Messiahship by remaining in the tomb exactly 3 days and 3 nights; being crucified In the midst of the week (the fourth day, Wednesday) and rising from the dead in the end of the Sabbath (Saturday). — Matt. 12: 40; Dan. 9:27; Matt 28:1-6.

6. The Messianic’s life must be patterned after the example of the perfect man, Messiah Yahshuah -- 1 Peter 2:21- 22.

7. Repentance and remission of sins through the shed, blood of Yahshuah must be preached. — Acts: 2: 38.

8. Conversion Is necessary in order to- be saved, — Acts 3: 19

9. We must be baptized by immersion in the- name of Yahshuah Messiah for the remission of sins. — Acts 2:38; Mark 1:9, 10:

10. Sanctification and holiness is commanded for -the people of Elohim. — Acts 20:32: Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 1:15, 16.

11. There is power in the prayer of the righteous. — James- 5:16; John 14:13- 14.

12. The prayer of faith and anointing with oil will heal the sick.- James 5:14, 15.

13. The Laying of the hands is to be practiced. Acts 8:17; 6:6.

14. The Holy-Spirit is the comforter which abides in the believer and is manifest by power and the -fruit of the Holy Spirit, —Acts 2; Gal. 5:22-26. Manifestations reg­ulated according to. 1 Cor.14.

15. Satan is a personality, and as the devil are an adversary- of Elohim and the children of Elohim. — 1 Peter 5:8: I John 3:8; Jude 9; Matt. 4:1-11.

16. Man, was created perfect, but through disobedience fell, bringing imperfection, death, and Elohim wrath upon mankind. — Gen. 3: 1 Cor. 15:21. 22.

17. The Lord's Supper is to be observed annually at the beginning of the 14th day of Nisan (Hebrew month), Yahshuah being our example. — Luke 22:7-20; 1 Cor. 11:23-26.

18. The washing of the feet is to be observed in connection with the Lord's Supper. John 13:4, 5

19. The paying of tithes on all increase is a continued-obligation. - Malaki. 3:10; Matt.23:23-This portion of our earnings belongs to the Lord and should be placed in His work.

20. The Law of Elohim, the Ten Commandments, should be taught and observed. - Romans 3:31; James 2:8-11; Rev.22:14.

21. Sin is the transgression of the law. - 1 John 3:4

22. Justification from sin is through Messiah Yahshuah alone. - 1 Cor.6:11; Romans 4:25, 5:16-18.

23. A Messianic should dress modest, and should refrain from all worldliness. - 1 Tim. 2:9, 1 Cor. 11:7, 14, 15; 1 John 2:15, 16.

24. All carnal warfare and the participation therein Is condemned by the Lord, - Matt, 5:38 39; 2 Cor. 10:4; Ex, 20:13.

25. The law of the clean and the unclean meats is to be observed. - Lev. 11.

26. The use of intoxicating, liquors, alcoholic Stimulants, tobacco, or any habit forming or mind-bending drug is forbidden. - 1 Cor, 3:16, 17; Pro.. 20:1.

27. Yahshuah condemned divorce and re-marriage as being the sin of adultry. A man is permitted to have only one living wife, and a woman-only one living husband. -Luke 16:18; Romans 7:2, 3; 1 Tim. 3:2.

28. There is a final regathering of the dispersed of Israel back to their own land, one that is taking place now. - Jer. 16:14, 15; Amos 9:14-15.

29. The third angel’s message is a present day-message, and will continue to the advent of Yahshua. - Rev.14:9 -11.

30. The Seven last plagues are future and literal. - Rev.16

31. The return of Yahshuah will be literal, visible, and personal and is imminent. Matt 24:2-7; Rev .1:7-

32. The institution of the Kingdom of Heaven is at the return of our Lord Yahshuah Messiah, and the throne of David will be established at Jerusalem in the person of Yahshuah Messiah. - Isa, 9:6, 7; Luke 1:32, 33.

33. Messiah will return and fight in the battle of Arma­geddon His coming will bring peace to the earth, and He will rule the world from Jerusalem, during the 1,000 years of restoration (the Millennium), Zechariah 14; Revelation 20:4-6; Micah'4:3-7

34. The righteous dead will be resurrected and rewarded at the coming of Yahshua 1 Thes. 4: 16; Rev. 22:12.

35. The meek shall inherit the earth and well therein forever. - Matt. 5:5; Prov. 10:30.

36. After the 1,000 year restoration period, Messiah will deliver the kingdom to Elohim, the Father. It is then that the wicked will- be resurrected to final judgement. - 1 Cor. 15:22-24; Rev. Chapters 20, 21 and 22; John 5:28, 29.

37. The Wicked will be eternally destroyed. - Rev. 20:11- 15; Romans 6:16, 23.

38. The inspired name for Elohim's called out assembly . -is the "Church of Elohim". - 1 Cor.1:2, 10:32, 11:16, 22, 15:9; 2 Cor. 1:1; Gal. 1:13; 1 Thes. 2:14; 2 Thes.1:4; 1 Tim. 3:5, 15; Acts 20:28.

39. Ministers of the Church of Elohim are called "Elders”and are those disciples accepted into the ministry upon recommendation by an ordained Elder, through investigation, both from inside the Church, as to and outside the church as to character, his attributes as a Messianic , his ability to teach, and his faithfulness is doctrine of the church. No one being entangled in adultery may hold any office in the church. - Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Tim 3:1-5.

40. The Overseers shall have general care over the Church' as a whole, in States, territories -or various countries, as need requires. - Acts 20:28.

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Our Beliefs
Our History

There has been but little interest manifest in the history of religion of the past because, most historians leave the history of the true faith with the death of the apostles, and then trace what they call Christianity down through the “Dark Ages” as it emanated from Rome after being polluted with the teaching and practice of “Sun worshipers” of the East, through the historical “Council of Nice,” 321 A.D., presided over by King Constantine of Rome.

The church set in order by Yahshua Messiah has remained separate and distinct down through the gospel dispensation to the present time, and, even amidst the most severe persecution, it has held forth the true light, carrying the torch of freedom and religious liberty down to our own day and time. The word “Protestant” should not apply only to the people who in the days of Martin Luther protested against the error and corruption of the Church of Rome; but it rightly applies to a people who have since the days of Moses, and even before that time, protested against error, superstition, idolatry, mythology, witchcraft, and every form of pagan religion and philosophy. Hence this work, as it sets forth the true history of these protesting people, cannot have for its beginning the time of the Protestant Reformation, or even the days of our Savior. Mention is made of the “Church,” as found in Acts 7:38, which takes us to a much earlier period. The text reads, speaking of Yahshua, “This is He that was with the church in the wilderness.” The same church being constituted of, as it always has, Elohim’s true children here upon earth, existed in the wilderness. Instead of Yahshua endeavoring to reform it with so much corruption, error, and superstition, he immediately set out in the work of reorganization, choosing anew the twelve and the seventy.

This treatise is not so much to give the history of the great national religious sects, it is to give a history of the true religion, tracing it down through the ages, century after century by its doctrine as practiced and taught in the Old Testament, by Moses, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and others, and then extended with minor changes down through the New Testament to the present time, as set forth by   Yahshua Messiah, and His apostles, all of whom were Jews.

Yahshua (in Greek-Jesus) said “the gates of hell would not prevail against it.” Therefore that same religion established at Pentecost, (Acts 2nd chapter), that three thousand Jews embraced, was never stamped out, but continued amidst the most severe persecution from Rome, and is spreading over the entire world today.

Nineteen hundred years have passed since the days of   Yahshua Messiah, and the world still awaits a record of the Church of the wilderness, Revelation, twelfth chapter. Hundreds of histories have been palmed off on the people as narratives of the true people, but with few exceptions the writers leave the true church entering into the wilderness at the beginning of the Dark Ages, and for this same period of time minutely sketch the sects of the great apostasy.

It must be admitted that something is wrong, when out of nineteen centuries of church history, thirteen of them are given to the history of these apostate bodies.

This present writing is not a work to cater to any one, but is a history of the assemblies of Elohim down through the ages, through over twelve hundred years of persecutions and bloodshed, even unto the present time. It narrates from histories and ancient records the course of these certain people of Elohim, who, down through the course of time, have upheld the doctrine of the Scriptures, and kept the light of divine truth burning when all the world around them was in gross darkness known, and mentioned repeatedly by historians as “The Dark Ages.”

It must be conceded that a history of the true religion must contain authentic quotations from noted historians of the past concerning these people who were found upholding the scriptural truth and teaching the same doctrine taught in the holy Bible, and carried to much of the known world following the crucifixion and ascension of our beloved Messiah, who is soon to return as King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Revelation 11:15.

Any people deviating from the teaching of the scriptures, be they ever so sincere, cannot be the people of the true religion composing the Assemblies of Elohim,” mentioned repeatedly in the New Testament as “The Church of Elohim,” and in the Old Testament as “The daughter of Jerusalem” and “The daughter of Zion.”

This is the people who through trials and severe persecution have brought the Holy Bible and its precious truths down through the “Dark Ages” pure and unadulterated placing them now within our reach in this enlightened twentieth century.

We cannot help from praising our wonderful Creator for such men and women as this history reveals unto us who lived in the age when it required the lives of the faithful to be true to our Heavenly Father. We cannot be thankful enough for those who were true in the face of death, and rather than deny the faith, died as true martyrs. How firm we should be to dig deep and get the hidden truths long cherished by these faithful martyrs, who lived and died that we might have the unadulterated gospel truth as a guide for our souls.

With the above explanation of our motive, we now present unto the reader the history of the saints and the martyrs of Yahshua (in Greek-Jesus), trusting that what little we may say will be the means of leading him deeper into the truth for which the saints have died.

 

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