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LET THE TRUTH BE TOLD The Worlds Best Kept Secrets

KEVIN C. REID

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CONTENTS NOTE TO READER………………………………………………………..3 INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………….4 CHAPTER ONE:…………………………………………………………..8

The True Creator CHAPTER TWO:……………………………………………………………20

The True Messiah CHAPTER THREE:……………………………………………………….…

The Seed Of Abraham CHAPTER FOUR:…………………………………………………………..

Religion CHAPTER FIVE:……………………………………………………………

The History Of Mystery CHAPTER SIX:…………………………………………………………….

What You Don’t Realize CHAPTER SEVEN:………………………………………………………..

What They Will Say CONCLUSION………………………………………………

What Is The Truth

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NOTE TO READER

This book is not intended to perpetuate the hatred of any group of people or to promote the superiority of any group of people. However, the purpose of this book is to present the Truth, with evidence, and to prompt the reader to ask themselves some very serious questions. It would be to your advantage to open your heart to the Truth and seek understanding of the subject matters that will be discussed. The fact of the matter is, the Truth does sometimes hurt, and often, individuals become offended by the Truth when it does not support what they believe. What is Truth? It is simply stated, “The way things are.” Whether we like it or not, or whether we agree with it or not, is irrelevant. When we believe that we have found Truth, we often stop seeking it, not understanding that knowledge and Truth is unlimited.

He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him. (Hebrews 11:6) .

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INTRODUCTION Have you ever stopped and questioned the things you do, or the traditions you keep, or even what you believe? It has been said that most of the things that we believe and the traditions we keep have not been researched; yet we continue to profess and do many things without knowing its true origin. Let us ask the questions. Why do we do what we do? Where did it come from? Who told us that? Where did they get it? It is quite fascinating when we observe how a story is told and then passed from one person to the next. By the time it gets to the ninth or tenth person, the original story is often distorted and unrecognizable. This is because man is very prone to placing his own thoughts, ideas and personal interpretations on the things he hears, sees, and reads and especially the things that are not understood. Because of this, we should all be very cautious as to what we believe is truth. What if you were given proof that everything that you have been taught about religion and the world, as you know it, is a lie? How would you respond? Could you really handle that truth? Would you continue on the path of tradition that you have kept for many years that is most comfortable to you, or would you passionately pursue the truth as if your life depended on it. The truth is, your life does depend on it. It is very difficult for anyone to accept that what he or she strongly believes could be wrong. This would then mean that those who taught you either deceived you or they didn’t know the truth themselves. No one wants to be told that what he or she strongly believes is wrong, even if it is the truth. With this being said, let us define Deception and Ignorance. Deception is lies perceived as truth: Whenever someone tells you a lie and you believe it as the truth, then you have been deceived. Ignorance simply means; “You Don’t Know” If you believe a lie is the truth, then you don’t know what the truth is, thus making you ignorant of the truth. Are we to believe everything that people tell us? Of course not! In order to find the truth of any particular subject matter, one must go to the root of that subject matter. We must gather as much evidence as possible in order to come to a conclusion as to what we should believe. Without taking the time to obtain knowledge of the Truth we will undoubtedly leave ourselves vulnerable to all kinds of deception.

5 As children and often as adults we believe that people in positions of authority in our lives should have the right answers and should lead us in the truth (i.e. parents, teachers, pastors and politicians). The truth is, they can be wrong and could themselves be deceived. This is all the more reason why we should, if possible, search the truth for ourselves and not leave important matters open for mere speculation by others. It is fair to say that at some point in our lives we have all asked ourselves some basic questions, such as: Is there a creator of the universe? Is the Bible truth and should I believe it. If there is a loving creator, then why do bad things happen to good people? With these questions being asked constantly, mankind will always come up with some kind of answer to these questions, whether they are true or false. It is the nature of mankind to reason within himself and give some type of compelling argument, interpretation or theory on various subjects and try to pass it off as the truth. As we have previously stated, it is very obvious that even the most respected people throughout history have been consistently wrong about many theories, predictions and prophecies. With all of mankind’s many technological and scientific discoveries over the past centuries, he has failed to find the solutions or answers to some of life’s basic questions and problems. Why is this? Mankind has created computers to help process vast amounts of information, but man cannot correctly process his personal problems. Scientists have discovered much about the world, but they cannot discover the way to peace. Astronomers can find beautiful new galaxies throughout the universe, but they cannot find a way to preserve the beauty of earth. Educators have taught millions how to earn a living, but not how to live. Theologians have taught many on how to study religion but they cannot agree on any one. Church leaders presumably teach their congregation what the bible says; yet very few know what the words mean. What is wrong with this picture? What is missing in our lives? It is obvious that the Truth is missing. Who will give us the true answers to life’s most important questions? We live in a world of confusion. The greatest confusion of all is found in the area of religion. There are so many different sects and denominations of every belief system and every one of these groups believe that their way is the right way. Surely everyone can’t be right. Someone has to be wrong. There is only but one truth. I’m certain you feel that what you believe is the right way. Are you sure? Let us again ask the questions. Why do you believe what you believe? Who told you that? Where did they get it?

6 Did you do your own research to see if the things that you are being taught to believe are true? Or did you just receive it because it sounds logical. Or maybe it was just tradition and for generations this is what your family has believed. Have you ever really closely examined your faith or belief system? If you were to examine it, what would you find? What if you found inconsistencies, errors and lies? Would it still be the right thing to believe or are you like so many others who are afraid to question what most people believe is right? Are you afraid to think independently from the masses at the risk of being an outcast, even if that very independent thinking brought you to the truth? It is the nature of man to travel the path of least resistance, even if that path is a lie. We travel it because it is easier to travel. The truth is very difficult to accept and most people cannot handle it. Can you handle the truth? Again I ask you, “Can you handle the truth?” This book will examine some truths about the most controversial and confusing subjects known to man. The bible, religion and the Creator of the universe. What makes religion so confusing and controversial is because man is either not willing to accept the truth or does not know what the truth is. Man does not like being told what to do, or that he is wrong. Every man is right in his own eyes, but his ways are truly foolish. This is evident by the many problems that mankind has brought upon himself and the earth, along with mass confusion. This book will examine some of the worlds best kept secrets and truths, along with much indisputable evidence in an effort to get the reader to closely examine what he or she believes and why. After examining several great secrets and unknown truths, it will be much easier to understand why the Bible tells us in Revelation 12:9 “And the great dragon was thrown out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world”. Notice that it does not say some of the world, or most of the world, but the “whole world”. What deception(s) could be so great that it would mislead or deceive the whole world? This is a powerful statement. Therefore, we must not take it lightly and we must give it serious attention. Now with this being said, we should also understand why the one known as the apostle Paul wrote, “PROVE all things; hold fast that which is good” (1Thessalonians 5:21). Isn’t it about time we test and prove all things? Isn’t it time we know why we do what we do, or believe what we believe? In this present age, we have many resources by which we can obtain information. There are libraries with history books, encyclopedias and dictionaries. We now live in what is called the information age, where many books, encyclopedias, essays and articles are available on the internet, which allows anyone seeking to obtain information on various subjects, past or present to obtain it in an instant. The one good thing about man is that we have a long history of documenting our thoughts,

7 ideas and plans. The truth is usually written somewhere if we are willing to take the time to look for it. Someone is going to tell it, and the story will be passed along to others. In searching for the truth there is no doubt that we will come across some very compelling arguments, philosophies, theories and downright lies. So we must be diligent in our search and be careful not to believe everything that sounds good. The foundation of all beliefs should be built upon solid evidence. So I ask you these questions. How much evidence do you have to support what you believe? How much do you really know about the history of the world and the history of your faith system? Do you fall into that ever-increasing category of people who have failed to research the things that are professed to be true? Do you know the origin of the customs and traditions that you keep? Do your customs and traditions contradict what you profess to believe? Are you diligent in your pursuit of truth? These questions should be at the forefront of the minds of all those who profess to seek truth. We should be reminded that the truth is not always a feel good story, as some will have us to believe. Remember, the truth hurts and it often contradicts us. Throughout this book, we will closely examine the Bible and we will provide some startling information about what is being taught versus what is actually written. We will also reveal the origin of many traditions and secrets that are kept by man and we will look at what the Bible has to say about them. Many things that are revealed in this book may or may not come as a surprise to you. We have heard rumors and arguments over the years about many of the following subjects, but mankind has chosen to avoid the truth for various reasons. Some of these reasons are due to deception, ignorance or just plain rebellion. Never the less, we will deal with the truth as it is. With truth being suppressed and deception running wild, there is no wonder why the world is in its present condition with man moving himself towards total destruction. It must be said that without mankind embracing truth, he can never obtain peace nor can he understand the simplicity of life.

Let us speak the truth.

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CHAPTER 1 THE TRUE CREATOR Who is the creator of the universe? According to the Bible as the world knows it, we are told to honor, glorify, magnify and give praise to His name. What then is this name that we must honor and praise? Is it God, Lord, Jehovah, Al- Mighty, The Man upstairs, or is it El, El Shaddai, Elohim, Allah or Adonai. Though He has been called many names, the question still remains. Are they His true name? The Encyclopedia Britannica gives us His name under a word called the Tetragrammaton. It states the following; The four Hebrew letters, YHWH, in the name of God. Yahweh. The God of the Israelites, his name being revealed to Moses as four Hebrew consonants called the Tetragrammaton. After the Exile (6th century BC) and especially from the 3rd century BC on, the Jews ceased to use the name Yahweh. And from the Wikipedia Encyclopedia we read; The Tetragrammaton (Greek: “word with four letters”) is the usual reference to the Hebrew name for God, which is spelled (in the Hebrew alphabet) ‫( י‬yod) ‫( ה‬heh) ‫ו‬ (waw) ‫( ה‬heh) or ‫( הוהי‬YHWH). It is the distinctive personal name of the God of Israel. It goes on to say: Of all the names of God, the one, which occurs the most frequent, is the Tetragrammaton, appearing 6,823 times, according to the Jewish Encyclopedia. The Biblia Hebraica and Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia texts of the Hebrew Scriptures each contain the Tetragrammaton 6,828 times. The Encyclopedia Britannica also says: Each of the major monotheistic world religions worships a Supreme Being, who is the sole god of the universe, the maker of all things, omniscient and all-powerful. God is also good. In ancient Israel God was named Yahweh. The God of the Hebrew Bible also became the God of Christianity, but generic words, such as Theos in Greek or Deus in Latin, were often used to refer to him. Yes people! HIS NAME IS YAHWEH! Spelled YHWH (‫)הוהי‬. The question now is,” Why do we not hear His name more often”? Why don’t the many professing believers speak or use the name that we are told to praise and

9 honor? Why has His name been historically hidden under a Greek word called the Tetragrammaton? It sure seems like someone is trying to conceal the name that is above all names. Hmmmm, I wonder who that could be? The truth is, somewhere around the 6th century B.C.E (Before Common Era) the Hebrew religious leaders felt the name of YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬was ineffable, meaning the name was not to be spoken or read aloud. In the reading aloud of the scriptures or in prayer, the name YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬was replaced with Adonai and Elohim or other written or spoken forms which eventually brought about the creation of the name Jehovah. The history behind the false name Jehovah has never really been a secret and has been well- published for many years. The Jewish Encyclopedia published in 1901 states the following in regards to the name Jehovah: The name ‫( הוה‬Yahweh) is commonly represented in modern translations by the form “Jehovah,” which, however is a philological impossibility. It also states: The reading Jehovah is comparatively a recent invention. Jehovah is generally held to have been the invention of Pope Leo the 10th’s confessor, Peter Galatin (de Arcanis Catholic Veritates 1518, folio XLIII) who was followed in the use of this hybrid form by Fagius Drusius Van de Driesche. Van de Driesche lived between 1550 and 1616. He was the first to ascribe to Peter Galatin the use of Jehovah. The use of Jehovah has been accepted since his day. The Universal Jewish Encyclopedia (1941) says the following about the name Jehovah: During the middle ages, Christian students of Hebrew mistakenly read the four consonants of the Tetragrammaton with the vowels indicating the pronunciation ‘ Adonai; they thereby arrived at the form YeHoVaH, which has produced the name Jehovah for God. This name Jehovah, which still survives in Christian Bible translations and Christian prayer books, is actually a mistransliteration, and the word itself meaningless. The Encyclopedia Judaica also says: In the early Middle Ages, when the consonantal text of the bible was supplied with vowel points for ‘Adonai with one variation-a sheva with the first yod of YHWH instead of the hataf-patah under the aleph of ‘Adonai-were used for YHWH, thus producing the form YeHoWaH. When Christian scholars of Europe first began to study Hebrew, they did not understand what this really meant, and they introduced the hybrid name “Jehovah”

10 The Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia also states: Jehovah, name of the God of the Hebrew people as erroneously transliterated from the Masoretic Hebrew text. The word consists of the consonants JHVH or JHWH, with the vowels of a separate word, Adonai. What its original vowels were is a matter of speculation, for because of an interpretation of such texts as Exodus 20:7 and Leviticus 24:11, the name came to be regarded as too sacred for expression; the scribes, in reading aloud, substituted “Lord” and therefore wrote the vowel markings for “Lord” into the consonantal framework JHVH as a reminder to future readers aloud. The translators of the Hebrew, not realizing what the scribes had done, read the word as it was written down, taking the scribal vowel markings as intrinsic to the name of their God rather than as a mere reminder not to speak it. From this came the rendition Jehovah.

There are many other references that could be given but I think the point is well made. Contrary to many beliefs, the name Jehovah is meaningless and has no place in the word of truth. Anyone willing to research this name and its origin will surely find the truth. Sadly enough, many groups have even based their entire faith system around this and other false names. What about the other names that are used, such as God and Lord. Could god really be His name, when there are so many gods? Would He not distinguish himself from all these other fonies? Would the Most High allow His personal name to be looked upon in such a generic way? If you were to ask a thousand professing believers about the origin and history of the word God, they probably could not tell you where it originated or what its origininal meaning is.

The spelling of the Tetragrammaton and connected forms in the Hebrew Masoteric text of the Bible, with vowel points shown in red.

11 Yet people continue to speak words without ever knowing their origin or meaning. This is called etymology. The Encyclopedia Britannica defines Etymology as: The history of a linguistic form (as a word) shown by tracing its development since its earliest recorded occurrence in the language where it is found, by tracing its transmission from one language to another, by analyzing it into its component parts, by identifying its cognates in other languages, or by tracing it and its cognates to a common ancestral form in an ancestral language The word God is believed to have been passed to the English language from the Indo-Germanic language and it is also believed to be the name of a pagan diety. Tracing its etymology(origin/history) is difficult, yet various sources shows its roots in the names of pagan dieties. The Encyclopedia Wikepedia says, in an article on the etymology of the word God: The word God continues Old English god (guþ, gudis in Gothic, gud in modern Scandinavian and Gott in modern German), from Proto-Germanic *Guđan. The original meaning and etymology of the Germanic word god has been hotly disputed, though most agree to a reconstructed Proto-Indo-European form *khutóm, which is the neuter passive perfect participle of the root *khu-, which likely meant "libation", "sacrifice". The origin of the word God also comes from the Persian Language in the form of khoda or khuda, which was then used by other IndoEuropean tribes in the form of gudda : • • • • • •

Tamil Kadavul = "god". Persian khoda, khuda = "god". Vedic Sanskrit hu- = "to sacrifice," "to invoke the gods". Greek khu-, kheu- = "to pour". Punjabi- Waheguru (see Mool Mantar) Common Germanic strong verb *geutan (Anglo-Saxon gēotan) = "to pour", English in-got.

The connection between these meanings is likely via the meaning "pour a libation." Another possible meaning of *khutóm is "invocation," related to Sanskrit hūta. The same root appears in the names of three related Germanic tribes, the Geats, the Goths and the Gutar. These names may be derived from an eponymous chieftain Gaut who was subsequently deified. He also sometimes appears in early Medieval sagas as a name of Odin or one of his descendants, a former king of the Geats (Gaut(i)), an ancestor of the Gutar (Guti), of the Goths (Gothus) and of the royal line of Wessex (Geats) and as a previous hero of the Goths (Gapt). The Lombardic form of Odin, Godan, may derive from cognate Proto-Germanic *Guđánaz.

12 The word God was used to represent Greek Theos, Latin Deus in Bible translations, first in the Gothic translation of the New Testament by Ulfilas. For the etymology of deus, see *dyeus. Greek theos is probably unrelated, and of uncertain origin. De Saussure tentatively connected Baltic and Germanic words for "spook," ultimately cognate with Latin fumus "smoke." Anyone who is not familiar with the Hebrew language and writings should note that it is believed to be the original language of man and is written and read from right to left. It would be hard to imagine that one who is wise enough to create the universe is not wise enough not to give Himself even a generic title that if written or read from right to left in any language is DOG. Think About That. What then are we saying when we use the word Lord? The word Lord is derived from the name Baal. The Wikipedia Encyclopedia says under Baal: Baal is a Semitic title and honorific meaning lord that is used for various gods, spirits and demons particularly of the Levant. In Hindi the word means hair. Baal can refer to any god or even to human officials; in some mythological texts it is used for Hadad, a god of the sun, rain, thunder, fertility and agriculture and the lord of heaven. The Unger's Bible dictionary, also says under BAAL: Baal -"Common Canaanite Word for Master, Lord, was one of the chief male deities of the Canaanite Pantheon." The Encyclopedia Encarta also gives us information on Baal. Baal (Hebrew ba'al, from the Phoenician ba'al, “owner,” “lord”), among ancient Semitic peoples, name of innumerable local gods controlling fertility of the soil and of domestic animals. Because the various Baals were not everywhere conceived as identical, they may not be regarded as local variations of the same deity. In the plural, Baalim means idols or Baals collectively. The name Baal formed a part of the names of various gods, as Baal-berith (the lord of the covenant) of the Shechemites, and Baalzebub (the lord of flies) of the Philistines. The Hebrews learned the worship of Baal from the agricultural Canaanites. How can anyone think that they can honor and show respect to the Creator by calling Him by whatever names they want? Yet, out of ignorance, deception or arrogance, many men have done so. Could a man go into his job and call the President or C.E.O of the company Joe Bastard if his name is John Doe. Would a man go into his church or place of worship and call the Pastor or leader by any perverted name he

13 chose to? Probably not. Then why would any professing believer give less respect to the Heavenly Father? Whenever a believer speaks the words Lord and God as if they are speaking of or to the Creator, knowing or unknowing they have shown great disrespect. Though the head of any organization may have many titles, they have only one name, which identifies their true being. All of the other titles by which He is called are not names but they are descriptive and generic sub-titles, such as the title El (Mighty One) and it’s many variants: El Shaddai (The Almighty), Elion (The Most High) and others like Eloah, Eloahi, Eloahim and Adonai (My Sovereign). These are all descriptive, generic titles. When a believer says, “Thank you Lord” or “Praise God”. What are they really saying? What god is being given thanks? Who is being praised? What is His name? Let us examine the title god from another perspective. Every god has a personal name; such as Zeus, Apollo, Baal, Jupiter, Buddha, Osiris and Allah. These are all the names of the gods of those who follow them and their doctrine, whatever that doctrine might be. If all of these “Gods” have personal names by which their followers identify them. What then is the personal name of the God of the bible? Surely He has a name. It is also evident that it could not be god. So again I ask you, “What is His name”? There are many people who feel justified by using the title Lord, believing that Adonai is the proper translation for the word. In the book entitled “The Sacred Name”, author R. Clover gives enlightening information on the proper translations of Adonai (Sovereign) and Lord (Baal). Adon and Adonai are not properly translated as “lord” as is so often the case. (Baal) on the other hand, literally means, “lord” “master”, hence a husband, or (fig) owner. Baal should be distinguished from adon in that it comes from (aden), meaning, “ a basis (of a building, a column, etc.): foundation, socket,” from which is formed the root meaning “to rule,” “sovereign, i.e. controller”. That is, adon is the basis of the government and therefore the ruler upon which the government rests. A Baal on the other hand is the owner or master of someone or something else. Therefore, Adon (plural Adonai) is best translated into English as “sovereign” while Baal means almost the same thing as our English term “lord” (master, an owner or possessor of land, houses. etc.) A good example of how we properly use the name in modern English is when we hear the term “Land Lord”. Therefore this could not be the personal name of the Most High. We should then understand that the Creator of heaven and earth is Sovereign. The Encyclopedia Britannica defines Sovereign as:

14 One that exercises supreme authority: an acknowledged leader: super, above, superlative in quality, excellent. One of the most exalted kind: supreme. What does the Bible have to say about calling YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬by this name? How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? Yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart; Which think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams, which they tell every man to his neighbor, as their fathers have forgotten my name for Baal (Jeremiah 23: 26-27) The Prophet Jeremiah gave a warning that the unfaithful interpreters and scribes would do this practice of altering the scriptures. How can you say: We are wise, and the Law of YHWH is with us? Look, the false pen of the scribe certainly works falsehood. (Jeremiah 8:8) By concealing the name of the creator, YHWH (‫)הוהי‬, mankind has hindered the ability of many to obtain the key to scriptural knowledge and understanding. This is the very reason why the Messiah harshly criticized the religious leaders of his day by saying: "Woe to you learned in the Torah, because you took away the key of knowledge. You did not enter in yourselves, and those who were entering in you hindered." (Luke 11:52) At sometime during the second century B.C.E, the Hebrew leaders began to think that the name YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬was not to be spoken by any common man and only the High Priest were allowed to speak it at certain times. It was considered profane for anyone to be found speaking the sacred name. It is believed by scholars, that the ban on the use of the sacred name YHWH (‫)הוהי‬, came as a result of extreme misguided respect for the name. It is also believed that the reason behind this action was based on Exodus 20:7 which says in part “You shall not take the name of YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬your Elohim in vain”, and in Leviticus it says in part, “You shall not profane My Holy name”. These commandments together brought about great fear of the misuse of the sacred name. It was then decided by those same leaders that the name was to be hidden and kept secret.This doctrine was later adopted by the many Hebrew converts and then later carried into to all areas of the Judeo-Christian belief systems. Though there are many compelling arguments as to why the name of YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬is being concealed but none of them are valid. There is not a single scripture which prohibits those who believe, from calling Him by

15 His name. The Hebrews called upon His Name in Genesis 12:8 and 13:4 and 21:33. Abraham called the place in Moriah "Yahweh Yireh", which means Yahweh Will Provide (Genesis 22:14). Some will say that we are not Hebrew and don’t speak the Hebrew language, we speak (English, Spanish, French, etc. etc.). The truth is, it doesn’t matter what language you speak, names should not be translated! Anyone and everyone can pronounce the name Yahweh (‫)הוהי‬. Besides, any teacher of language will tell you that names should not be translated! Your name is your name wherever you go. Some also argue that the true pronunciation has been lost over the years. Others might say that they are trying to preserve the commandment that tells us not to use His name in vain. This too is ridiculous. People will come up with many excuses in order to justify their actions and ignorance. The fact still remains, that there is no scriptural evidence for any of these beliefs and what we do find in the scriptures contradicts this reasoning. “My people shall know My name” (Isaiah 52:6) “And those who know Your name will put their trust in You” (Psalm 9:10) “I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known my name” (Psalm 91:14) “A book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear YHWH (‫)הוהי‬, and meditate on His name”. (Malachi 3:16) “My mouth shall speak the praise of YHWH (‫)הוהי‬, and all flesh shall bless His holy name forever and ever”. (Psalm 145:21) And in the New King James Version, it reads: Sing to God, Sing praises to his name; Extol him, who rides on the clouds, By His name YAH, And rejoice before him. (Psalm 68:4) The scriptures began to come alive when the true names are in place. Now we know the name of the one that the Bible tells us that we should give praise, honor and glory to. From the creation of the world and even now, everything that exists has a name. This is the only way we can distinguish one thing or person from another. The Creator has given Himself a name by which we can identify

16 him. The name YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬means “to be” and “he exists”, often translated to “the eternal”. All names have significant value and meaning. This was very prevalent in the Hebrew language and culture where names were associated with ones duty, purpose, fame, authority and character. As with the name of YHWH (‫)הוהי‬, the names of many of his servants and prophets have meaning and purpose. Hebrew names were often compound names and the meanings of the names often formed phrases or even full sentences and thus carried great significance as many scholars will attest to. G.T. Manley of Christ’s College in Cambridge writes: A study of the word “name” (q.v.) in the Old Testament reveals how much it means in Hebrew. The name is no mere label but is significant of the real personality of him whom it belongs. The Eardmans Bible Dictionary says: Gods self-revelation in history is underscored by the giving of his name, in Semetic thought tantamount to disclosure of his true character. It also says: The name conveys the authority of the person even when absent. To speak or act in another’s name is to participate in that person’s authority (1 Sam. 17:45; 25:9 Acts 4:7). The principle is that of prophecy and revelation (Exod. 3:13-14; Deut 18:19; John 5:43). Gods name reveals his character and salvation in which people may take refuge (Ps. 20:1 (MT); cf. Isa. 25:1; 56:6); to treat God’s name as empty is to despise his person (Exod. 20:7). The above information tells us that to act as if YHWH’s name doesn’t exist is to despise him. We are also reminded that if we speak or act in another persons name, this is to particpate in that persons authority. Who’s authority are you participating in? Do you know? Hmmmm! The Interpreter’s Dictionary of The Bible states:(please note the underlined words) The name of God is the key to understanding the biblical doctrine of God. In biblical terms the religious question is not: Does God exist? But: Who is our God? Just as an introduction to a person involves a disclosure of his personal name, so God’s self-revelation in history is accompanied by the giving of his personal name, by which his people may worship and address him as “Thou.” Thus God’s name signifies the personal relation between God and people, which is the supreme characteristic of biblical faith. When you see “Lord thy God”, in your Bible, it is properly written in the original text as YHWH your Eloahim (deity). The variations of El (El shaddai, Eloah, Elohi and Eloahim, etc.) and their meanings have been

17 merged into the single word, God, in the English language. The name YHWH and the variations of El were interchanged in the scriptures with Lord and God. With this being revealed, we should then know that it would be almost impossible for mankind to have a clear understanding of the Bible in its modern form. This practice of deception has brought about great confusion to those seeking to understand what the Bible is saying and who is being spoken to. Therefore, we must be very careful when translating or transliterating names and words from one language and culture to another. In doing so, we arrive at different names, meanings and messages which causes us not to recognize the original. To alter and minipulate names or words in a message will ultimately bring about confusion to those on the receiving end of that message. One very important key to unlocking this web of confusion is to understand how we received the Bible. The Torah (Old Testament) was originally written in Hebrew and then translated into Greek. The Messianic Scriptures (called the New Testament) were written in Hebrew and Aramaic. There are many disputes over the true language in which the New Testament was written. This part was then translated into Greek. A Latin version was translated from the Greek, by which most of the early versions of the Bible were based. From Hebrew and Aramaic to Greek to Latin to English and other languages, we have arrived at mass confusion. The integrating and mixing of languages, customs, traditions, superstitions and pagan worship has caused those seeking to understand the Bible, to not know the name of YHWH (‫)הוהי‬, the true names of his messengers or the true message. Without embracing the truth of the absense of the name YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬and its importance to salvation and understanding the Bible, man will never have complete understanding of the scriptures, which will continue to cause those to whom the scriptures speak, to be mislead and deceived. The scriptures were written in parables, riddles and prophecies which came from a spiritual source and can only be revealed to believers by the spirit of that source. That source is YHWH (‫)הוהי‬. Those who believe in the scriptures must also believe that He will give understanding and truth to those who seek it. A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise council, To understand a proverb and an enigma, The words of the wise and the riddles. The fear of YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬is the beginning of knowledge But fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:5-7) And again He Says:

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“Whom will he teach knowledge? And whom will he make to understand the message? Those just weaned from milk? Those just drawn from the breasts? For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little, there a little. Will you reject wisdom, knowledge and truth? Will you reject that which is being revealed to you at this moment in time, or will you continue on your path of tradition? Many men will argue and debate over these things and say, “We are not Hebrew or Aramaic” and will continue to hold on to their traditions and continue to say Lord and God by which their true ignorance is displayed. They will say that what they believe has worked for them so far. If this is true, then we may say, “We are not ancient pagan Greeks or Latin and in these interpretations we have found many errors, inconsistencies and deliberate deceptions. Just ask yourself one question. Why is the name of YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬hidden under a Greek word called the Tetragrammaton? Would the average believer even know to research this word? This alone is worth questioning. The Bible does not lead us to believe that He has revealed His name and then again, concealed it. Man alone has created the concept that the Creator has many names. Can man not distinguish the difference between a title and a name. If He has revealed Himself as YHWH (‫)הוהי‬, then that is His name. Why would He change it? He says that He does not change (Malachi 3:6). Who then gave man the authority to change His name? According to the scriptures, He is consistent, and by changing His name, this would make Him inconsistent. Only man is inconsistent. Remember, if He is the Almighty of the Hebrew, then He is the Almighty of the Bible, and if you believe in the Almighty of the bible, then He is your Almighty, and YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬is his name. Please know that YHWH (‫)הוהי‬, the Father, would not confuse his children by giving himself multiple names. Yet on the other hand, man and his many philosophies is known to complicate even the most simple things. It is truly amazing when you see and hear the response of individuals when the name YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬is spoken to those who are familiar with it. It is even more amazing as to how many professing believers that have never even heard of the Heavenly Father’s name. When one choses not to follow the majority and refuses to speak the names Lord and God, he or she suddenly runs the risk of being looked upon as being strange or as being apart of some cult or sacred name group. Anyone who dares to openly question what mainstream believers practice and teach will usually be looked upon as being under adversarial influence. This too is proven by history. The truth is, those who are ignorant of the name

19 YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬as well as those who rebel against the use of it are the ones that are lost and deceived. Let no one deceive you. All one has to do is take the time to search for the truth. The best way to research the truth, is to examine the various arguments of the many religious groups and their denomonations and then compare them to what the Bible and historical records actually say. If you were to look in the various encyclopedias, history books and dictionaries and then ask yourself and others, why do most believers not know these truths? Why has the name of the Creator been concealed? The overall plan was to conceal the name so it would not be spoken. If you don’t know it, you can’t speak it. If you can’t speak it, you can’t prove it. If you can’t prove it, you can’t trust it. If there is plan of deception, then what would be more deceiving than to conceal the name of the Creator and replace it with pagan names such as Lord, God and Jehovah. WOW! Can you see the plan of deception working? It would be extremely difficult for those who presumably teach others about truth to turn from their traditional ways. To do so would be an admission of ignorance and would then cause those who follow them to question their ability to lead. Therefore, it would be much easier to discredit the truth and persuade those who follow them to do so blindly without ever proving the words they speak. In the same light, it is also easier for those who are following to disregard truth and continue to follow blindly. Accepting truth usually means, we must change, and that is often quite difficult. Again, it is the nature of man to travel the path of least resistance. The Bible places great emphasis on knowing and trusting in the name of YHWH (‫)הוהי‬. It also speaks of how His people will not know His name and many will despise it. Solomon even asks the question: What is His name, and what is His Son’s name, If you know? (Proverbs 30:4) If billions of people knew, what then would be the point in asking? Hmmmm. Will puffed up pride or tradition continue to cause professing believers to speak false names? Will persuasive words by rebellious leaders who will quickly justify and give compelling arguments, continue to lead people away from truth? Who will seek truth in this generation? The great name Yahweh, the creator of the universe, is by far the worlds best kept secret.

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CHAPTER 2 THE TRUE MESSIAH The information that will be revealed in this chapter will undoubtedly be one of most shocking and controversial of all the the subjects that are contained in this book. The title of this book is called, “Let The Truth Be Told”. The book was given this title because it is time to tell the truth. We can no longer allow those who seek truth to walk in darkness and continue to believe the lies the world has perpetuated for centuries. Don’t worry! This is not an effort to sway you into following any group or anyone. This book is about truth. Once the evidence is examined, you will be able to draw your own conclusions. If the evidence does not appeal to the spirit of truth that is within you, then I’m sure your common sense will prevail. If you love what you believe more than you love truth, then you are already doomed. Therefore, keep an open mind. Remember, the truth will be, and it does not need you. Do you need truth? Let us now continue with the truth. Who is the messiah that the Bible speaks of? We know the Old Testament spoke of his coming and gave some specific details of his identity, life and purpose. The messianic scriptures (New Testament) is about his life and teachings. This very subject has brought division and confusion among those whose very belief system is founded on the Old Testament as it is with Judaism, Christianity and the Islamic faith. To the majority of those who believe in the messianic scriptures (New Testament), the messiah is called by the name and title, Jesus Christ. Upon this name, Christianity was formed. Several billion Christians worldwide profess that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God. Since we now know the word God was a false substitution for the name YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬and Elohim in the Bible, we then have to ask the questions. Is Jesus the son of YHWH? (‫)הוהי‬. And is the son of YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬named Jesus? One thing we know for sure is that the messiah of the Bible was a Hebrew. As we have revealed in the previous chapter, it was very common in the Hebrew culture to have compound names with prophetic meanings. These names in some instances were called theophoric names. The Encyclopedia Wikepedia defines a Theophoric name: A theophoric name (Greek: "bearing a deity") embeds the name of a god, both invoking and displaying the protection of that deity.

21 It also states in the same article; Theophoric names were also exceedingly common in the Ancient Near East and Mesopotamia, where the personal name of an individual included the name of a god in whose care the individual is entrusted. The name of the Israelite deity YHWH (usually shortened to Yah or Yahu) appears in many theophoric names of the First Temple Period. This practice of naming is not limited to ancient Israel or Judah but has been a common practice of many cultures. (cf., e.g., the Hebrew “Yedid-yahu”, i.e., YHWH has loved,). As we can see from the above article, theophoric/compound names were very prevalent in the Hebrew culture. To further prove this point, we will provide you with a Strong’s Theophoric name table. Table of Theophoric names with "Yah" and "Yahu" suffixes [Note! Hebrew reads from right to left.] Strong's # 3470 3470a

Hebrew word

Strong's Transliteration

‫שׁ ְעי ָה‬ ַ ְ‫י‬

Yesha'yah

‫שׁ ְעי ָהוּ‬ ַ ְ‫י‬

e

Y sha'yahuw e

Strong's Words Compounded

English Spelling

yasha [# 3467] & Yah

Jeshajah

yasha [# 3467] & Yahu

Jeshajahu

5418

‫נְתַ נְי ָה‬

N thanyah

nathan [# 5414] & Yah

Nethanjah

5418a

‫נְתַ נְי ָהוּ‬

Nethanyahuw

nathan [# 5414] & Yahu

Nethanjahu

138

‫ֲאדֹנִיּ ָה‬

'Adoniyah

'adown [# 113] & Yah

Adonijah

138a

‫ֲאדֹנִיּ ָהוּ‬

'Adoniyahuw

'adown [# 113] & Yahu

Adonijahu

452

‫ֵא ִליּ ָה‬

' Eliyah

'el [# 410] & Yah

Elijah

452a

‫ֵא ִליּ ָהוּ‬

' Eliyahu

'el [# 410] & Yahu

Elijahu

ruwm [# 7311] & yah

Jirmejah

3414

‫י ְִר ְמי ָה‬

e

Yirm yah e

3414a

‫י ְִר ְמי ָהוּ‬

Yirm yahuw

ruwm [# 7311] & yahu

Jirmejahu

5166

‫נְ ֶח ְמי ָה‬

Nechemyah

nacham [# 5162] & yah

Nechemjah

The following is a list of a few true Hebrew names from the Bible and their meanings along with the modern English spelling. YAHUSHUA vs. Joshua- The name Yahushua means “Yahweh is Salvation or Yahu Saves”. YESHA’YAHU vs. Isaiah- Yesha’Yah means “Yahweh is Rescuer” YIRME’YAHU vs. Jeremiah- Yirme’Yah means “Yahweh sends”.

22 YAH’ZEQ’EL vs. Ezekiel- Yah’zeq’el means “ Yahweh is my strength” or “Yahweh is my mighty one” OBAD’YAH vs. Obadiah- Obad’Yah means “Servant of Yahweh” MIKAH’YAH vs. Micah- Mikah’Yah means “Who is Like Yahweh” NEHEM’YAH vs. Nehemiah- Nehem’Yah means “Comfort of Yahweh” TSEPHAN’YAH vs. Zephaniah- Tsephan’Yah means “Yahweh Has Hidden” ZEKER’YAH vs. Zechariah- Zeker’Yah means “Yahweh Remembers” MALAK’YAH vs. Malachi- Malak’Yah means “Messenger of Yahweh” HAGG’YAH vs. Haggai- Hagg’Yah means “ Festival Celebration Of Yahweh” MATTITH’YAH vs. Matthew- Mattith’Yah means “ Gift of Yahweh” YAHN vs. Mark- Yahn means “ Given of Yahweh” YAHONNAN vs. John- Yahannan means “Yah Has Been Favorable” It is clearly evident that all of these theophoric names have something in common. That is, they all give glory to the name of Yahweh(‫)הוהי‬. We should carefully observe how the names of the servants of Yahweh (‫)הוהי‬ have been transliterated into the English language. After examining these names we are still left with the question. Is Jesus the name of the only begotten son of Yahweh (‫ ?)יהוה‬We must now closely examine the name of Jesus and the title Christ to see if in fact this is the name believers are to call upon for salvation. Again I ask you, “Can you handle the truth”? Let us now examine the origin of the name Jesus. In an article entitled “Origin of the Name of Jesus Christ”, the Catholic Encyclopedia says about the name Jesus: (note the underlined words) The word Jesus is the Latin form of the Greek Iesous, which in turn is the transliteration of the Hebrew Jeshua, or Joshua, or again Jehoshua meaning “Jehovah is salvation”. The New Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7, pages 970-971 tells us of the name Jesus:

23 Jesus (The Name) in English the name Jesus is a transliteration of the Latin form Iesus, which represents the Greek form Ihsouz of the Hebrew name Yesua. Now we will examine the title Christ as it is defined in the Catholic Encyclopedia: The word Christ, Christos, the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew word messias, meaning “anointed”. In the same article it goes on to speak of the period in which the word was being translated, and it says: But at this stage the Greeks and Romans understood little or nothing about the import of the word anointed; to them it did not convey any sacred conception. It also says: The pagans made little or no effort to learn anything accurate about Christ and the Christians. Before we continue with this subject, we must first understand that in the Hebrew alphabet, language and writings there is no letter J or J sound or any equivalent. Furthermore, in the English language, the letter J was one of the last letters to be invented and it did not exist until the 1600’s. This allows us to understand that all of the names previously provided that have the letter J, should have the letter Y before being transliterated, as you can see from the theophoric name table. After examining the above information and the origin of the name Jesus and the title Christ, we are now left to ask some very serious questions. What name are believers to call upon for salvation, as it is told in the Bible? By what name will those who believe, be healed? What is the name that the servants of YHWH (‫)הוהי‬, are supposed to perform the great works that are spoken of in the scriptures? According to the evidence that has been provided, we know that Jesus was not the name that the messiah was born with. His name has also been altered or transliterated as some would say. Besides, Jesus is not a Hebrew name. It is a Greek name, and most people with the name spelled J-e-s-u-s, don’t pronounce it in the same manner. It is pronounced HEY-SOOS, or HEY- ZEUS. Is Jesus a theophoric name? If not, then who is Zeus? Oh, that’s right; he is the Greek pagan god. Next question. How often does the letter S make the Z sound as in Jezus? Hmmmm! Next question. Why was his name changed from Iesous to Iesus, as it was written in the original 1611 King James version of the Bible? Why was it changed from Ihsouz to Iesous? Oh yes, now I

24 remember. This all came about as the name was being altered from one language to another to another which should leave us with great suspicions. What about the Hebrew name Yeshua? We know that this name does not give any glory to Yahweh as does so many other Hebrew servants. Why is this? The messiah was speaking on behalf of His Father and it was foretold that He would come in His Father’s name. After all, they were united as one in heaven. So why would He not have some part of His Fathers name. Does Yeshua or Yehoshua give glory to Yahweh? Even His title messiah has the Yah sound and in Hebrew it would be Meshai’Yah. Even the word Halleluiah has the Yah sound. In Chapter 1 of The Tetragrammaton and the Christian Greek Scriptures, under the heading: THE PRONUNCIATION OF GOD'S NAME it states: The issue of pronunciation of God's name may best be summarized by a statement from Insight on the Scriptures, Volume 2, page 6: Hebrew Scholars generally favor "Yahweh" as the most likely pronunciation They point out that the abbreviated form of the name is Yah, as in the expression Halelu-Yah (meaning "Praise Yah, you people!"). Many people have been saying Hallelu-YAH for years not knowing that they are giving praise to Yah. So again we ask the question. Who does Yeshua give glory to? According to The Hebraic Tongue Restored, by Fabre d’Olivet, page 462, it tells us that the Hebrew word shua comes from the Hebrew word yasha which means to serve as a safeguard; which preserves. Also, according to the Hebrew-English Lexicon of the Old Testament, by Brown, Driver and Briggs, page 447, the word yasha means deliverance, rescue, salvation and also safety and welfare. What is also observed is that The Catholic Encyclopedia tells us in the article “Origin of the Name of Jesus Christ”, the name Yeshua means Jehovah is Salvation. This presents a real problem for anyone that has understood anything that has been previously revealed. Jehovah does not exist! This name was the invention of some very deceived and rebellious translators during the middle ages. How can He be Jehovah’s salvation if Jehovah does not exist? Once again we have to say, Hmmmm. There is something very strange going on here. Let’s get this straight. According to those who tell us that Jesus is the messi-YAH, he was first Yeshua or Yehoshua (Yehovah or Jehovah is salvation), then he was Ihsouz or Iesous to the Greeks and Romans and then shortened to Iesus, and after the invention of the letter J, he then became Jesus which sounds like Je-Zeus. WOW! Once again, this is not an effort to persuade anyone to believe anything. Just look at the facts. What does the evidence say, or are believers supposed to have blind faith and not question the motives of corrupt ancient pagan leaders. Ask your church leader to explain these strange coincidences. I’m sure you will be given a compelling theory to explain this.

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To show further evidence of the many conflicting explanations of the name “Jesus”, we will examine another article with the title “Names and titles of Jesus in the New Testament”. Please note the underlined words. There are hundreds of explanations as to where the name 'Jesus' came from, and even more explanations as to what the name means. What we do know for sure is that it originates from the Hebrew ‫[ יהושוע‬yehoshua`]. Breaking the name down, we see that there are two parts: ‫[ יהו‬yahu], the theophoric reference to the deity Yahweh, and the three letter root ‫שוע‬. Due to disputes over how to render ‫שוע‬ lexically there are a number of generally accepted phrases this combination can translate to: • • • •

"Yahweh saves" "Yahweh is salvation" "Yahweh is [my] help" "Yahweh (is) a saving-cry"

Again, all the above translations are making a referecne to the deity Yahweh. Does Yehoshua or Yeshua have any part of Yah or Yahu? Lets continue with the article. During the Exile to Babylon where the vernacular language of the Jewish people shifted from Hebrew to Aramaic, ‫[ יהושוע‬yehoshua`] underwent a morphological change into the form ‫[ ישוע‬yeshua`]. Theophoric references, where in Hebrew would usually come in the form of ‫[ יה‬yah] or ‫[ יהו‬yahu], in some dialects of Aramaic were ‫[ יא‬ya'] . This shortening also allowed for some confusion, as the 3rd person imperfect form of ‫[ שוא‬shua`] (to save) is ‫ישוע‬, allowing the Aramaic name to take on the meaning "He will save." (On whose behalf is He doing the saving?) From Greek, ησος [Iēsous] moved into Latin with the authorship of the Latin Vulgate. The morphological jump this time was not as large as previous changes between language families. ησος [Iēsous] quickly assimilated into Iesus [Iesus], where it stood for many centuries. Near the end of Middle English, the vowels changed during the Great Vowel Shift in the 15th century, and the letter 'J' was first distinguished from 'I' by the Frenchman Pierre Ramus in the 16th, but did not become common in Modern English until the 17th century. As such we can see that such works as the first edition of the King James Version of the Bible in 1611 continues to the name with an I. Finally, after thousands of years and several languages later, the name finally came to rest as the Modern English "Jesus” Lets examine the the original 1611 King James version and see how these names were originally written.

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As you can see, in verse 27 the name Elizeus was written instead of the prophet Elias, which is Elisha. This was eventually changed. Hmmmm! It was very common to see the prophets being called Zeus in the early translations of the Bible. The later translations eventually corrected these references.

27 What is even more interesting is if we look in the New King James Version of the Bible in Romans 16, we can see a host of Greek/Roman gentile names that all have something in common. Such as names like; Epaentus, Andronicus, Urbanus, Aristobulus, Narcissus, Rufus, Asyncritus, Philologus, Nereus, Lucius, Tertius, Gaius, Erastus, Quartus, and of course they all have something in common with Jesus. Can you see the similarities? It seems the name Jesus has more in common with the gentiles than it does with the Hebrew. Hmmmm! What are we to conclude from this evidence? We do know that the Greeks were pagans and their chief diety was named Zeus. Could it be that in their translations of the scriptures they would not give any glory to the Most High of the Hebrew people? It is a known fact that in the Greek Religion, salvation was of Zeus. The Greek culture also had theophoric names that gave glory to the gods Zeus and Apollo and so on. This is evident in the names of the Greeks. In an article on Zeus by Ron Leadbetter it states the following:(please note the underlined words) Zeus, the youngest son of Cronus and Rhea, he was the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and of the Pantheon of gods who resided there. Being the supreme ruler he upheld law, justice and morals, and this made him the spiritual leader of both gods and men. Zeus was a celestial god, and originally worshiped as a weather god by the Greek tribes. These people came southward from the Balkans circa 2100 BCE. He has always been associated as being a weather god, as his main attribute is the thunderbolt, he controlled thunder, lightning and rain. Theocritus wrote circa 265 BCE: "sometimes Zeus is clear, sometimes he rains". He is also known to have caused thunderstorms. In Homer's epic poem the Iliad he sent thunderstorms against his enemies. The name Zeus is related to the Greek word dios, meaning "bright". His other attributes as well as lightning were the scepter, the eagle and his aegis (this was the goat-skin of Amaltheia). Before the abolition of monarchies, Zeus was protector of the king and his family. Once the age of Greek kings faded into democracy he became chief judge and peacemaker, but most importantly civic god. He brought peace in place of violence and Hesiod (circa 700 BCE) describes Zeus as "the lord of justice". Zeus was also known as "Kosmetas" (orderer), "Soter" (savior), "Polieos" (overseer of the polis, city) and "Eleutherios" (guarantor of political freedoms). His duties in this role were to maintain the laws, protect suppliants, to summon festivals and to give prophecies (his oldest and most famous oracle was at Dodona, in Epirus, northwestern Greece). As the supreme deity Zeus oversaw the conduct of civilized life. But the "father of gods and men" as Homer calls him, has many mythological tales. It would be quite easy to understand how the pagan Greeks would compare the Savior of the Hebrew people to their chief god.

28 Is this why it is said by many that the name Jesus means “Son of Zeus” or “Hail Zeus”? Is it ridiculous to argue that the pagans could have also erased the name of the Hebrew Messiah and created a hybrid name to fit the god of their belief system? Or should believers not heed the words of the apostle and “Prove all things”? When we research the etymology (origin) of the name Jesus, we find the following examples: JESUS Gender: Masculine Usage: Theology, Biblical Pronounced: JEE-zus English form of Ιησους (Iesous), which was the Greek form of the Aramaic name ַ‫ֵשׁע‬ ֻ ‫( י‬Yeshu'a). Yeshu'a is itself a contracted form of Yehoshu'a (see JOSHUA). The etymology of the name Jesus tells us that the name is from the Greek form Iesous. Iesous is from the Aramaic name Yeshua which is an abbreviated form of Yehoshua. It also tells us that we should reference the name Joshua, as it would be properly translated into English. Let us now examine the name Joshua. JOSHUA Gender: Masculine Usage: English, Biblical Pronounced: JAH-shu-wa, JAW-shwa From the Hebrew name ַ‫ְהוֹשׁע‬ ֻ ‫( י‬Yehoshu'a), which meant, "YAHWEH is salvation". Joshua was one of the twelve spies sent into Canaan by Moses in the Old Testament. After Moses died Joshua succeeded him as leader of the Israelites. The name Jesus was a variant of the name Joshua. As we can see, the name Jesus is a variant of the name Joshua. From the example given as to how the name is pronounced, we see the name is pronounced JAH with the shuwa (shua), which means to save or rescue. What we must remember is that the Hebrew alphabet has no letter J or J sound. If we properly insert the Y, we would then have Yah, and then adding the shua would give us Yahshua, which is a contracted form of Yahushua, which means Yahu Saves or Yahweh is Salvation. This would be more consistent with the many theophoric Hebrew names.

29 This would then leave us with the question as to why Joshua from the Bible is not also called Jesus and why Jesus is not properly translated into English as Joshua. Hmmmm! The next question is, how did we come up with the title Christ from which Christianity was formed. We know from the information previously revealed, the pagans and the Hebrews had different beliefs in regards to the word anointed and its meaning. To the Hebrew, the word Mashai’Yah (‫ ָמשִׁ י ַח‬or Mashiach which is where we get the English word messiah, means anointed with oil as is reserved for Kings, Priests and Prophets. The word “Messiah” means anointed one, referring to Him as Sovereign or King, as Samuel anointed David. The Greek word Christos (Χριστός,), which is where we get the word Christ is said to also mean anointed and is the pagan version of the Hebrew word meaning messiah. It is believed that the word Christos (Greek: anointed) means to smear and rub with oil in a sensual manner as in a pagan sex rite. Remember, the Greeks were pagans and pagans worshipped many fertility goddesses. We will elaborate on paganism in a later chapter. As for now, we should understand why the Catholic Encyclopedia states that the pagans knew nothing about the significance of anointing to the Hebrews, nor did they try to understand. Therefore, it must be understood that the Messiah and his followers were never called Christians in their own language. The word Christian was another deliberate false substitution by the pagan translators in an effort to merge their beliefs with the word of YHWH (‫)הוהי‬. To bring further light to this subject of paganism with Christianity, we will examine the comments of a highly respected historian. In the book, “The Story of Civilization” pp. 595-599, historian Will Durant says of paganism and Christianity: “Christianity did not destroy paganism: it adopted it”. He goes on to say : “the Greek language, having reigned for centuries over philosophy, became the vehicle of Christian literature and ritual; the Greek mysteries passed down into the impressive mystery of the Mass. Other pagan cultures contributed to the syncretist result”. “Christianity was the last creation of the ancient pagan world”. Finally he states: “Christianity became the last and greatest of the mystery religions”

30 It is quite obvious that these names and titles were not intented to be altered in such a manner. This too has brought about great deception and confusion. What is also quite obvious is there were several unexplainable changes in the name of the Messiah. Why was such an important name altered so many times? Why was Joshua’s name not altered to Jesus if they were the same name? Why is the Messiah’s name the only name that went through such a morphological change? Why is there so much confusion as to what the correct name and meaning is. Some may argue that it doesn’t matter. According to the Bible, it does matter. The Bible places heavy emphasis on knowing and trusting the name of YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬and the name of the Messiah. After all, believers are encouraged to trust in a particular name for salvation. What is obvious but not spoken of is how the original names and words have been avoided altogether. It is also ironic that all these name changes were going on during the Middle Ages which was also called the Dark Ages. In Christianity, this was a period in which the Roman Empire and the Holy Roman Church, which is the foundation of Christianity, killed and tortured anyone who opposed its rules or made any effort to translate the Bible. For those who are not familiar with the Protestant Reformation Period, this is the reason why the Protestants and Martin Luther broke away from the corrupt and controlling Catholic Church. It would be beneficial to anyone who seeks understanding of these subjects to research the history of Christianity, The Roman Empire as well as Greek Religion and Mythology. The truth is Mythology is no Myth! After careful examination of the name and title of the Messiah as it has been suspiciously presented to us for centuries, we will now see what information and clues the Bible has given us about His name and identity. According to the Bible, we are told that He would come bearing His Fathers name. So why would He not have a theophoric name? He was by all accounts, very obedient to the will of YHWH (‫)הוהי‬, and gave all glory to His Father. For I have not spoken on my own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave me a command, what I should say and what I should speak. And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak. (John 12:49-50) “ I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge: And My judgement is righteous; because I do not seek my own will but the will of the Father who sent Me. If I bear wintess of Myself, My witness is not true”. (John 5:30-31)

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Again, when He was teaching He said: “You both know Me, and you know where I am from: and I have not come of Myself, but He who sent Me is true, whom you do not know. But I know Him, for I am from Him, and He sent Me”. (John 7: 2829) This is a classic example of submission and obedience, and one who always did His Father’s will. It would be difficult to imagine that His name would not give glory to the one that sent Him, as it did with so many others. What may be surprising to many who profess to study the Bible, is the Savior could not have been called Jesus or Yeshua , simply because the scriptures tells us this: I am YHWH (‫)הוהי‬, that is My name; and My glory I will not give to another. (Isaiah 42: 8) After telling you His name, YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬says that he will not give his glory to another. What does this mean? Is He a liar? Or does this mean that He will not give His glory to any other? Again, He repeats His name and then says something even more astonishing: I, even I, am YHWH (‫)הוהי‬, and besides Me there is no savior. (Isaiah 43:11) Indeed Before the day was, I am He; and ther is no one who can deliver out of My hand; I work, and who will reverse it? (Isaiah 43: 13). YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬is telling those who believe in Him that there is no savior besides Him. No one can reverse what He has caused to be. No one! This was foretold in the Old Testament. Does this mean that the Bible is inconsistant? Of course not! This just goes to show the importance of the names that have been altered and erased and the damage that has been done by doing so. What are we to make of the names of Yeshua or Yehoshua? Some of the worlds most trusted scholars can shed light on the origin of these names.

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Wilhelm Gesenius: Wilhelm Gesenius believed that Yehowah more satisfactorily explained the Theophoric names which began with the "abbreviated syllable YHW [Yeho]

32 or YW [Yo]", yet other evidence convinced Gesenius that God's name was "Yahweh" not "Yehowah". In this way can the abbreviated syllables YHW [Yeho] and YH [Yo], with which many proper names begin, be more satisfactorily explained." :George Wesley Buchanan Professor Emeritus, Wesley Theological Seminary Washington, DC •

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible In section # 3.1 is found a table of Theophoric names with "Yeho" and "Yo" prefixes. The Data in that table is found in a 1958 reprint of the 1890 Edition of James Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of The Bible. All the Hebrew names listed are Theophoric names starting with "‫[ "יְהוֹ‬i.e. "Yeho"] or "‫"יוֹ‬ [i.e. "Yo"]. James Strong believed that all of these Theophoric names were derived from Hebrew word # 3068, [i.e. "‫ = "יְהֺוָה‬Yehovah].

Some of the worlds most noted scholars agree that the theophoric names which begin with Yeho (Jeho) prefixes are derived from the hybrid name Yehowah and Yehovah which is were we get Jehovah. This would include the name Yehoshua which was altered to Yeshua. This shows us that someone went to great extremes to present the theory of Yehoshua eventually becoming Jesus. Hmmmm! This theory of Jesus being the name of the Messiah with its many flaws and suspisions will continue to be supported by those who refuse to acknowledge the obvious. What is also little known fact is that much of the construction of the modern English language was centered around Christian Philosophy. You may ask the question, “ What does this mean”? Simply stated, the great ancient world powers created words and language to justify their actions and philosophy. Based on the evidence presented, we must draw this conclusion. If there is no Yehovah (Jehovah), then there is no Yehoshua and if there is no Yehoshua, there can be no Yeshua, and if there is no Yeshua then there can be no Iesous. Finally, if there is no Iesous, then there can be no Jesus! This truth, like all truth, is difficult to accept. Again, it would be much easier for those who follow the masses to discredit the evidence that has beeen presented. The same evidence that is written in the very book that professing believers claim to study and observe. This type of truth also brings about a very obvious response. That is, anger, disbelief and rebellion. Remember, if you love what you believe more than you love truth, then you are incapable of receiving truth and therefore you are doomed.

33 There are those who love church, church members and the leaders of the church, more than they love the Heavenly Fahter and His truth. A gentleman by the name of Samuel Taylor Coleridge once wrote: He who begins by loving Christianity better than Truth will proceed by loving his own sect or church better than Christianity, and end by loving himself better than all. -Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) This was a comment made by a man who obviously observed Christianity in its early stages. If something is deceiving in its infancy; imagine its ability to deceive when it becomes mature. With these things being said and if truth is embrased, then we must agree with the painful but obvious truth. Jesus Saves No One! This is also one of the worlds best kept secrets. This is the very type of confusion that has caused many people to become skeptical of the Bible’s authenticity. People have questioned for years whether or not the scriptures are truth or mythology. The truth is, the Greeks were notorious for embracing the beliefs, knowledge and traditions of other nations and claiming them as their own, as many of their pagan rituals and beliefs were adopted from the Egyptians and Babylonians. What also may not be known to the average professing believers is that there are several books of the Bible that are not included in the modern day translations along with what is called the Christian Cannon . The Apocrypha as these books are called, include 14 books and writings that often give detailed accounts of the torture and tyranny that the Hebrews faced for not abandoning their beliefs and culture and converting to the Greek way of life. Until 1880 almost every translated version of the bible contained 80 books until it was then reduced to 66 for some unexplained reason. Modern day Christians were left with the thought that these books were for some reason not authoritative doctrine. It was decided by the self proclaimed authorities of truth that these writings should not be included in what is called the Christian Cannon and modern translations. Why is this? Maybe by revealing these books the world would have known the truth about many things that are now not known. The truth is, these books and writings speak of how the Hebrew people were persicuted by the pagans for years and were tortured for not denying the Laws of YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬and for not converting to the Greek way of life. Many attempts were made to turn the house of YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬into a temple of Zeus. The Hebrew people were also seduced into the worship Dionysus who was the son of Zeus. We can find evidence of

34 the pagan beliefs in the modern translations of the book of Acts 14:12-13 when Paul and Barnabas were called Zeus and Hermes (Greek Gods). Also in Acts 19:35 when Zeus is again mentioned. It is widely believed by historians that even the early paintings of Jesus were taken from the image of Zeus. The History Channel aired a special on 6-22-06, called “The Seven Wonders Of The World” as they explored the ancient statues and temples of Zeus. They also made reference to the early paintings of Jesus resembling Zeus.

In an article on Zeus, a small portrait of the Greek God shows the striking resemblance between he and Jesus.

This 11th century Greek image of Jesus is one of many in which a sun cross halo is used. The fact that people of one culture were forced to convert to the ways of those who ruled over them has always been a part of human history. If any research was done on these ancient cultures, it would be easy to identify these facts. We will elaborate on these topics in a later chapter. This is the very reason the Bible says, “He deceives the whole world” and “Prove All Things”. If a believer is not willing to prove things, then he or she is willing to allow themselves to be deceived. There are many rebellious and deceived leaders who will try to convince those who wish to know truth, to continue to believe in the name of

35 Jesus, when the evidence clearly shows that this was not the name given to the Messiah at birth. Is the name that believers are to trust and call upon so irrelevant that man can change it at will? Or, will man reason within himself again and say, “It doesn’t matter what name we use, the lord knows what is in our heart”. This too displays ignorance. Has YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬not given His people a mind to reason for themselves? Just maybe, that often quoted biblical scripture that says, “My people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge”, is true. “Hear, you deaf; and look, you blind, that you may see(Isaiah 42:18) “seeing many things but you do not observe, opening the ears but he does not hear” (Isaiah 42:20) As it was told to Joseph in a dream, by an Angel of YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬saying: “and you shall call His name Yahushua, for He will save His people from their sins”. (Matthew 1:21) In many of the earlier translations of the Bible, the footnotes making reference to Jesus would read Joshua. As we have seen from the information given in previous references, the English version of the name of the messiah would be Joshua. This too would lead us to ask the question as to why the name Joshua is not used when making reference to the messiah in the English language. Those who oppose the use of the Messiah’s true name will quickly create theories as to why the name was translated and transliterated so many times, but they fail to explain why the name Joshua is not being used in the English language. Hmmmm! True enough, it can be argued that we don’t speak Hebrew. It can also be argued that we don’t speak Greek which is where the name Jesus originated. The name Yahushua was properly given to the Messiah because it clearly explaines his purpose and it is also consistant with the many theophoric Hebrew names that give glory to the Heavenly Father YHWH (‫)הוהי‬. He was also called Immanuel, meaning El is with us. Before being born into his earthly form and becoming Yahushua, the Messiah presided in the expanse (heavan) with the family of YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬where he too was called by the name YHWH (‫)הוהי‬. How is this possible, you might ask. In order to find truth in scriptures, one must use all of the scriptures in harmony and not just study one half as if the other does not exist. After having knowledge as to how man has altered and erased names and words, one must then apply the appropriate names in order to gain some understanding as to what was being said and who was being spoken to. This is vital to those who believe and trust in the Heavenly Father.

36 Yahushua on earth was Yahu Yahweh in heaven, being the lesser of the two Yahweh’s. There was the Father Yahweh and the Angel/Son Yahweh. In order to bring a clear understanding to this subject, we must examine the Bible to see if in fact this is the case. According to the Gospel of John, the Son was in the beginning with the father. It says: In the beginning was the word, and the word was with Elohim (YHWH), and the word was Elohim (YHWH). He was in the beginning with Elohim (YHWH). All things were made through Him and without Him; nothing was made that was made. (John 1:1-3) (Note: In the Hebrew language, “word” is “Logos”)

The Bible tells us that the Son(being the word) was in the beginning with the Father and they were called Elohim(properly: Eloahim/plural). This also shows the unity of the Father and Son. It also states: And the word became flesh and tabernacled among us and we behold his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) In this scripture, it tell us the word(being the Son, Elohim-Yahweh) became flesh and dwelt among us. In the book of Exodus we find an interesting scripture: Behold, I send an Angel before you to keep you in the way and to bring you to into the place which I have prepared. Beware of him and obey his voice; do not provoke Him, for He will not pardon your transgression; for My name is in Him. (Exodus 23: 20-21) (Note: The Hebrew word for Angel is Malak: meaning, messenger or servant)

The Angel or messenger that is mentioned in this passage, has the authority to forgive transgressions (Sins) and the Fathers name is in him. This also shows evidence that Yahu Yahweh the Son has the authority to forgive sins. We should also pay close attention to what is written in the Book of Genesis( Hebrew: Bereshith), It says: Let us make man in our image. (Genesis 1:26) This statement clearly shows that there was more than one (Elohim) in this process. We can see that the Father Yahweh (‫)הוהי‬, was providing the instructions, and the son Yahweh (‫)הוהי‬, who is also the Angel (Malak) who was carrying out the orders. To provide further evidence of this point, we will look at more scriptural passages to show that the son, while being in heaven with the father, they were united (akhad) as one

37 and he too was Yahweh (‫)הוהי‬. In 1 Timothy 6:13-16 it tells us that the Father Yahweh (‫ )הוהי‬alone dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see. If this is true then we must ask the questions. Who was it that appeared to Abraham in Genesis 12:6, before destroying Sodom and Gomorrah? Who then appeared to Isaac in Genesis 26:2? Who was it that appeared and spoke to Moses and gave him the Commandments and the Laws? Who visited Adam in the Garden of Eden? There is a multitude of passages that could be given in reference to Yahweh (‫ )הוהי‬appearing before his servants and prophets. So we know that if no man has seen the Father who is unapproachable, then they could only have seen Yahweh (‫)הוהי‬, the son who is approachable. And the Father Himself, who sent me, has testified of Me. You have neither heard His voice at any time nor seen His form. (John 5: 27) As we said in the first chapter of this book, the scriptures began to come alive when the proper names are in place. Knowing that the words Lord and God were interchanged with YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬and Elohim, your Creator and your Salvation becomes clear. This brings understanding to what has been confusing to people for generations. Now we can continue to provide evidence as to how Yahushua the Messiah was his earthly name and he was also the Son named YHWH (‫)הוהי‬. The book of Zechariah gives us an example of the two named YHWH (‫)הוהי‬. Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion! For behold, I am coming and I will dwell in your midst,” says YHWH (‫)הוהי‬. “Many nations shall be joined to YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬in that day, and they shall become My people. And I will dwell in your midst, and you shall know that YHWH (‫)הוהי‬ of hosts has sent me to you”. (Zechariah 2:10) Again in the book of Isaiah we see an example of Yahushua, who is also YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬speaking to the prophet saying: Come near to Me, hear this: I have not spoken in secret from the beginning from the time that it was, I was there. And now YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬and His Spirit have sent Me. Thus says YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬your redeemer, the Holy one of Israel: I am YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬your Eloahi who teaches you to profit, who leads you by the way you should go. (Isaiah 48:16-17) Again in the book of Psalm it says:

38 YHWH (‫ )הוהי‬said to YHWH (‫)הוהי‬, “sit at My right hand, till I make your enemies your footstool.” (Psalm 110:1) All of these scriptural references clearly show that there were two Yahweh’s and the Son named Yahweh was the word and voice of the Father Yahweh whom no man has seen or heard His voice. This also brings understanding to the verse in Isaiah that says; I, even I, am YHWH (‫)הוהי‬, and besides Me there is no savior. (Isaiah 43:11) As well as the verse that tells us; I am YHWH (‫)הוהי‬, that is My name; and My glory I will not give to another. (Isaiah 42: 8) These verses as well as many others clearly shows undeniable evidence that the Messiah of the Bible was not Jesus Christ as the billions of deceived people in the world would have you believe. There is no salvation in the name of Jesus. Salvation will only come to those believers who trust in the name and keep the commandments of YHWH (‫)הוהי‬. This is not so confusing when we see that there is just one name to trust. We should then consider that, if man is willing to hide and conceal the name of the Heavenly Father, why would he not also hide and conceal the name of His Son, by whom all men might be saved. Think about that. For they are called, Children Of Disobedience. This practice of changing the names of the Hebrew is evident throughout the Bible.

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