How to Overcome to sit down next to Yeshua

Ecclesia/Benches

The 7 Levels of Overcoming to sit down as a King next to Yeshua

The Revelation of Jesus Christ 2 – 3

 

12/7/2023

 

  • This post is a short book.
  • It reveals how to overcome to sit down as a King with Yeshua.
  • It reveals that Overcoming to sit down as a King is a major purpose for Ecclesias.
  • The Understanding for this article was given by The Spirit of Understanding.

 

Table of Contents

 

Level 1:  Overcoming as a Group to become an Ecclesia

 

Lamp & Lampstand

 

Level 2:  Overcome The Fear of Death to be free from the possibility of The 2nd Death

 

Level 3:  Overcome by not allowing 2 False doctrines to be taught in your Ecclesia

 

Level 4:  Overcome by not allowing a Jezebel Spirit to function in your Ecclesia

 

Level 5:  Overcome in the midst of a dying Ecclesia

 

Level 6:  Overcome by Perfect Works & more

 

Level 7:  Overcome by Perfect Works in the midst of an Ecclesia contaminated by Mystery Babylon The Great

 

 

An Introduction to Overcoming to sit down with Yeshua as a King  

An Introduction to Overcoming in The Revelation of Jesus Christ 2 – 3

 

12/8/2023

 

Summary

 

This article is an introduction to a series of articles.

  • The overall topic of these articles is, “How to Overcome to sit down as a King”.
  • I have been seeking revelation on the topic of Overcoming for many years.
  • I have been writing articles about Overcoming for years.
  • You will find my previous articles on The OUB website & on my Patreon.
  • These articles on Overcoming to become a king reveal Overcoming in full.

Later articles will present 7 checklists that Yeshua checks off.

  • Yeshua uses these checklists to determine if you are an Overcomer.
  • He uses these checklists to determine if you are ready to sit down as a King.
  • Some will complete each of these 7 checklists.
  • They will be promised to sit down with him as a King on his Throne.

Sitting down as a King with Yeshua on his Throne is a major goal.

  • It is the major revealed goal of The Revelation of Jesus Christ 2 – 3.

There are other goals revealed in these chapters.

  • Each of these goals is revealed as a Promise to Overcomers from Yeshua.

There are 7 sets of Promises to Overcomers.

  • Yeshua will make each set of Promises to you personally.
  • Each set of Promises is made once you complete one of 7 checklists.

 

 Introduction to The 7 Checklists

 

What is the overall purpose of The Revelation of Jesus Christ?

  • It’s overall purpose is to reveal Jesus ( Yeshua ) as The Christ.
  • The Christ = The Messiah = The King.

Yeshua has 2 other names as The King.

  1. The Son of God
  2. The Son of Man

Yeshua is revealed in both of these names in chapters 2 & 3.

  • He is revealed as the risen, ascended & glorified Son of God.
  • He is revealed as the risen, ascended & glorified Son of Man.

All 3 of these names are goals for us to become on our Journey.

  • They are revealed to us for the purpose that we might become them.
  • We become what we behold.

 

Who is John?

  • John is one of Yeshua’s first 2 Disciples.

John was both a Prophet & an Apostle.

  • He trained as a Prophet.
  • He was trained by John The Baptist in John’s School of The Prophets.
  • When Yeshua called him as a Disciple John transferred Schools.
  • He transferred from John’s School to Yeshua’s School of The Apostles.

John was not trained as a Kingdom Age Apostle.

  • He was not sent as an Apostle by The Holy Spirit.

John was trained by Yeshua as an Age of Melchizedek & above Apostle.

  • He was sent as an Apostle by Yeshua himself.

John was uniquely suited to write The Revelation of Jesus Christ.

  • He was prepared & trained as a Prophet.
  • He was prepared, trained & sent by Yeshua as an Apostle.
  • He was sent by Yeshua as both an Apostle & a Prophet.

John wrote a lot of scripture.

  • He wrote The Revelation of Jesus Christ.
  • He wrote The Gospel of John.
  • He wrote the 3 Epistles ( Letters ) of John.

 

Who am I?

  • My first New Name is John.
  • I was given this New Name by Yeshua.
  • I am both a Prophet & an Apostle.
  • As a Prophet I am an Oracle.
  • As an Apostle I am not a Kingdom Age Apostle.
  • I am an Age of Melchizedek & above Apostle.
  • This is why I have been given the revelation that I am giving to you here.

 

The Structure of The Revelation of Jesus Christ 1 – 3

  • In Chapter 1 Yeshua is revealed as The Son of God & The Son of Man.
  • Verses 9 – 20 is a record of an encounter that John had with Yeshua.
  • In Chapters 2 – 3 Yeshua dictates 7 Letters to John.
  • Each of The 7 Letters is written to one of 7 Ecclesias.
  • The purpose of each Letter is that some in each Ecclesia might Overcome.
  • Yeshua writes to each Ecclesia as The Son of God / The Son of Man.

 

The Purposes of The Revelation of Jesus Christ 1

  1. Verses 1 – 3 introduces The Revelation of Jesus Christ.
  2. Verses 4 – 8 introduces The 7 Letters to The 7 Ecclesias.
  3. Verses 9 – 20 is a record of an Encounter that John had with Yeshua.

John’s Encounter with Yeshua

  1. John encounters Yeshua as the risen, ascended & glorified Son of God.
  2. John encounters Yeshua as the risen, ascended & glorified Son of Man.

The Purpose of John’s encounter with Yeshua

  • Yeshua is revealed to John as The Son of God & The Son of Man
  • Yeshua is revealed to The 7 Ecclesias as The Son of God & The Son of Man
  • Yeshua is revealed to you as The Son of God & The Son of Man
  • You can have the same encounter that John had.

You become what you behold.

  • Yeshua is revealed to you as The Glorified Son of God & Son of Man.
  • You behold him as he is.
  • You begin a Journey to becoming what he currently is.

 

“Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.”  1 John 3:2 NKJV

 

The Purposes of The Revelation of Jesus Christ 2 – 3

  1. That we shall behold him as he is & become as he is
  2. That we see how to overcome
  3. That we see where we have already overcome
  4. That we see where we have not yet to overcome
  5. That we be shown how to overcome in the areas that we have not yet overcome
  6. That we are personally given 7 sets of Promises
  7. That we sit down on Yeshua’s Throne with him as a King

 

The Structure of each Letter

  • Yeshua dictates each Letter to John.
  • Yeshua reveals himself partially to each Ecclesia.

Yeshua reveals himself partially to each Ecclesia.

  • He reveals himself partially as The Son of God / The Son of Man.
  • The aspect of himself that he reveals is what that Ecclesia needs.
  • The Eccelsia needs to see him in this way in order for it to overcome.
  • Yeshua then goes down a checklist for each Eccelsia.
  • They are either praised or rebuked with respect to each item.
  • Each rebuke includes counselling on how to overcome.
  • Each letter ends with a Promise or Promises to those who overcome.

Yeshua goes down a checklist for each Eccelsia.

  • It is a checklist of what that Ecclesia needs to do in order to overcome.
  • The checklist is what is specifically needed in order to receive specific Promises.
  • The checklist is a pass / fail checklist.
  • Each item on the checklist is pass or fail.
  • Each checklist as a whole is pass or fail.
  • One passes a checklist by passing each item on the checklist.
  • One fails a checklist by failing one or more items on the checklist.

The Ecclesia is praised or rebuked with respect to each item on the checklist.

  • They are praised if they have passed with respect to that item.
  • They are rebuked if they have failed with respect to that item.
  • Most letters include a combination of praise & rebuke.
  • Some include no rebuke.
  • Some include no praise.

Each rebuke includes counselling on how to pass.

  • This is Yeshua functioning as The Counsellor.
  • Ecclesias receive counsel that is specific to areas that they have failed.

Each letter ends with Promises to those who overcome in that Ecclesia.

  • These promises are for those who pass every item on a checklist.
  • Some Letters have only one Promise.
  • Some Letters have more than one Promise.

 

How do we use each Letter today?

  • Each Letter has a checklist that reveals how to overcome.
  • Most letters include some specific counselling on how to overcome.
  • Each letter ends with Promises that apply to us when we pass its checklist.

How to use each Checklist

  1. Ask Yeshua if you pass or fail with respect to each individual Checklist.
  2. If you fail a Checklist, then ask which items you failed.
  3. If Counselling on how to pass that item is in the Letter, then follow it.
  4. If Counselling is not contained in the letter for the item, then ask for it.
  5. Once you pass an entire Checklist then receive The Promises as your own.
  6. Continue to believe for The Promises to be fulfilled for you until they are.

 

Counseling

  • Yeshua will counsel you 1-on-one.
  • You may ask a Prophet for Prophetic Counseling.
  • You may ask an Apostle for Counselling.
  • Be sure to reimburse them for their time & work.

 

A word about Apostles & Prophets

  • Some are Apostles.
  • Some are Prophets.
  • Some call themselves Apostles, but are not Apostles.
  • Some call themselves Prophets, but are not Prophets.

We are told to test anyone who calls themself an Apostle or Prophet.

 

“And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars…”  The Revelation of Jesus Christ 2:2b

 

“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.”  1 John 4:1 NKJV

 

“But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed. By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words…”  2 Peter 2:1-3a  NKJV

 

Many have stumbled at the very beginning of their journey towards Overcoming.

  • They failed to test those who call themselves Apostles & Prophets.
  • One who fails to test them & follows one who fails the test cannot overcome.
  • One who fails the test is not an Overcomer.
  • They cannot facilitate you to becoming something that they themselves are not.
  • Their motive is not facilitating you to overcoming.

 One of their motives may be to have a title.

  • This is pride.
  • Pride doesn’t lead to overcoming.

Their motives are likely to be:

  1. Money
  2. Sex
  3. Power

 

How do we test those who call themselves Apostles & Prophets?

  1. By their character
  2. By their words
  3. By their works
  4. By comparing their character, words & works to scripture.
  5. By spiritual discernment

How not to test those who call themselves Apostles, Prophets or Teachers

  • By the word of those who call themselves something & are not.
  • False Apostles, for example, will always speak against True Apostles.

Paul ran up against this issue in Corinth.

  • He chose not to exercise his Right of Support in Corinth.
  • He did not ask The Corinthian Ecclesia to support him.
  • He did this so that The Ecclesia would be able to see who were False Apostles.
  • And be able to see that Paul was a True Apostle functioning as a loving Father.
  • Paul didn’t ask for the money that was due him for his work.
  • The False Apostles were characterized by Covetousness.
  • Everything for them was about money.
  • Paul was characterized by Love.

 

What is the purpose of The 7 Letters to The 7 Ecclesias?

  • The purpose is that you might sit down as a King with Yeshua on his Throne.

What is the purpose for Ecclesias?

  • The purpose for Ecclesias is that some in them might overcome.
  • The purpose is that some in them might become a King.
  • Few in Ecclesias see this as being the purpose of Ecclesias.
  • Few Apostles & Prophets see this as the purpose of Ecclesias.

 For this reason most who overcome fully have had to leave Ecclesias. 

  • Why?
  • Because in an Ecclesia they are a fish trying to swim against the current.
  • Leadership is not flowing in a direction of overcoming.
  • The Ecclesia as a whole is flowing in a direction away from overcoming.

This doesn’t mean that there isn’t a lot of good in Ecclesias.

  • There is a lot of good in Ecclesias.

Few Ecclesias are on a Journey towards Overcoming.

  • How could they be?
  • The need to overcome has not been revealed to them.
  • The Journey to overcoming has not been revealed to them.

 

Who is speaking in each of these 7 Letters?

  1. Yeshua as The King, The Son of God & The Son of Man dictated each letter.
  2. The Spirit speaks to all Ecclesias everywhere in all times through these 7 Letters.

 

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

 

This is evidence that The 7 Letters reveal 7 levels of Overcoming.

  • These 7 Levels of Overcoming apply today.

 

 

Overcoming as a Group to become an Eccelsia

The 1st level of overcoming to sit down as a King with Yeshua

 

11/16/2023

 

Summary:

  • This article describes The 1st level of Overcoming that leads to Kingship.
  • 1st level of Overcoming as Group results in a Group becoming an Ecclesia.
  • 1st level of Individual Overcoming results in being given a Promise.
  • The Promise is to eat from The Tree of Life.

 

Yeshua’s Letter to The Ecclesia in Ephesus:

 

“To the angel of the church of Ephesus write,

‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary. Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.” ’ ”  The Revelation of Jesus Christ 2:1 – 7 NKJV

 

 The Structure of The Letter:

  1. Yeshua shows 2 aspects of being The King, The Son of God & The Son of Man.
  2. He praises them for many things that they passed on his Checklist for them.
  3. He rebukes them for one thing on his checklist that they have failed to do.
  4. He counsels them how to recover from failing this one item on the checklist.
  5. He threatens to remove their Lampstand unless they repent of failing one item.
  6. He praises them for one more thing on his checklist that they have passed.
  7. He makes a Promise to The Overcomers in The Ecclesia in Ephesus.

 

What are you to do with this Letter?

  1. Encounter Yeshua
  2. Compare yourself to The Checklist.
  3. Seek Yeshua’s counsel for any item on The Checklist that you have failed.
  4. Once you pass the complete Checklist believe for The Promise until it manifests.

Encounter Yeshua as The King, The Son of God & The Son of Man.

  1. Encounter Yeshua as he who holds The 7 Stars in his right hand.
  2. Encounter him as he who walks in the midst of The 7 Lampstands.

Compare yourself to The Ephesus Checklist.

  • Look at each item on The Checklist.
  • For each item you either pass or fail.
  • Yeshua will reveal to you whether you pass or fail.
  • If you fail an item he will rebuke you & then counsel on you how to pass.
  • Look at part 1 of this series for more on Yeshua’s counselling.
  • You pass the entire Checklist once you pass each individual item on it.

Hear what The Spirit says to The Ecclesias.

  • Hearing = obeying.

 

  The Checklist:

  1. Do works.
  2. Be patient.
  3. Do not bear with those who are evil.
  4. Test those who say that they are Apostles to see if they are or aren’t.
  5. Have patience.
  6. Labor for Yeshua’s name’s sake.
  7. Do not become weary in your labor.
  8. Do not leave your first love.
  9. Hate the deeds of The Nicolaitans, which Yeshua also hates.

 

Some help in understanding the items on the Checklist:

  • One thing must first be understood.

Each item is directed in 2 directions:

  • Is The Ecclesia as a whole doing this item on the Checklist?
  • Are you as an individual doing this item on The Checklist?

 

There is a difference between works & labor:

  • Works are done with Faith.
  • Labor is done with love & is specifically directed towards others.

There are 3 items on this Checklist that are about labor:

  1. Labor
  2. Labor for Yeshua’s name’s sake.
  3. Do not become weary in your labor.

Here is each item in question form:

  1. Are you laboring?
  2. Are you laboring for Yeshua’s name’s sake? ( Yeshua’s name is Yeshua. )
  3. Have you become weary in your labor?

 

Do not bear with those who are evil.

  • This is an instruction to not bear with evil people in an Ecclesia.
  • This does not refer to those with true faith who are still sinning.
  • This refers to those without true faith who are to be removed from The Ecclesia.

 

Test those who say that they are Apostles to see if they lied.

  • This refers to a specific kind of testing.
  • It is testing to see if they are an Apostle or not.
  • There are those who say that they are Apostles & they are.
  • There are those who say that they are an Apostle & are not are liars.
  • They are not to be received as an Apostle.
  • Failure to reject them guarantees that the group will not function as an Ecclesia.
  • The group will only be able to function as a Church.
  • And the group will not be able to function in Heavenly Realms.

 

Do not leave your first love.

  • First love is our initial love just after believing in Yeshua.
  • It is 3 kinds of love:
  1. Love of God
  2. Love of Neighbors
  3. Loving other Disciples as we love ourselves
  • See Ian Clayton’s explanation of The First Love Gate.

 

 Hate the deeds of The Nicolaitans, which Yeshua also hates. 

  • This is an initially obscure item & few understand it.
  • See Apostle Dale M. Side’s book The Three Doctrines of Damnation.
  • His book revealed to me the true meaning of this item on The Checklist.
  • Once properly understood it will be seen to be of great importance.
  • It is of key importance.
  • The word translated is usually translated as “Nicolaitans”.
  • This assumes that these people were followers of a man named Nicholas.
  • The word is actually a compound word from 2 words.
  • The 1st work is “nikao” which means “conqueror”.
  • The 2nd word is “laos” which means “a group of people”.
  • A Nicolaitan conquers a group of people.
  • False Apostles conquer a group of people.
  • One who is a Nicolaitan lords it as an Apostle over the people.

Yeshua gives special emphasis to this last item on The Checklist.

  • He praises The Ecclesia in Ephesus for hating this as much as he does.
  • We will hate this when we see what the deeds of the Nicolaitans are.
  • Conquerors of people do not function in servant Leadership.
  • They function in worldly Leadership.
  • They do not lead as did Yeshua & The 12.
  • They function in Leadership that primarily benefits themselves.
  • This truth is hidden from those who follow them.
  • It is visible to those who have eyes to see & ears to hear.
  • It is visible to those who compare them to True Apostles.
  • An Apostle who is a Servant Leader facilitates others into their personal destiny.
  • An Apostle who is a Servant Leader facilitates a Group into an Ecclesia.

What are the deeds of the Nicolaitans that Yeshua hates?

  • They are the things that People Conquerors do to conquer a group of people.
  • “You must obey me because I am an Apostle.”

There are simple ways to see False Apostles for who they are.

  • One is to ask the question, “Are they functioning as a bully?”
  • Another is to “Follow the money.”

 

“You have to obey me because I am your ______ .”

  • Fill in the blank with one of several words: Husband, Father, Boss, or Leader.
  • In every case this is worldly Leadership.
  • It is not true spiritual Leadership.
  • It is not the kind of Headship that Yeshua functions in.
  • Or that True Apostles function in.

Apostles are to function in Father Headship.

  • True Father Headship is characterized by Love.
  • It functions to lovingly train others into their destined identities & functions.

 

Failure to continue to pass all Checklist items is serious.

  • It results in The Ecclesia trading down from an Ecclesia to a Group / Church.
  • The Group no longer has a Lampstand.
  • The Group no longer has an Angel that is a Star in Yeshua’s right hand.

 

One more thing happens that is also of great importance:

  • An Ecclesia is both on The Earth & in the 1st Level of Heaven.
  • A Church is only on The Earth.
  • The believers in Ephesus ascended to Heaven when they became an Ecclesia.
  • The Ecclesia in Ephesus was in danger of descending back to The Earth.

This is the biggest difference between a Church & an Ecclesia.

  • Churches are only on The Earth.
  • Ecclesias are positioned both on The Earth & in Heaven.
  • Part of The Ecclesia Age is learning to function in Heaven as a Group.

 

 A reminder about Ecclesias

  1. There is a Universal Eccelsia that is Worldwide.
  2. There are Local Ecclesias that are Citywide.
  3. Some Cities have many Churches.
  4. No City has more than one Ecclesia.
  5. Some Cities do not have an Ecclesia.
  6. This means that the City does not have a Source of Spiritual Light in it.
  7. ( Unless it has a transfigured King in it. )

What does this mean?

  1. No City has more than one Lampstand.
  2. No City has more than one Star in Yeshua’s right hand.
  3. Overcoming at this first level effects an entire City.
  4. When a group overcomes at this level the City now has a Light Source.
  5. When a group fails to continue to overcome the City goes back into darkness.
  6. Overcoming at this level is of great importance.

 

Promises:

 

Once you pass The Checklist begin to believe for The Promise.

 

“To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.”

 

  1. Receive The Promise.
  2. Continue to believe until you do eat from The Tree of Life.
  3. To eat you must personally be in Paradise which is a Garden in New Jerusalem.

 

 The Significance of this 1st Level of Overcoming

  • Overcoming at this level causes a group of believers to trade up as a group.
  • Before trading up at this level they were a Church functioning in The Church Age.
  • After trading up they are an Ecclesia functioning in The Ecclesia Age.
  • Failure to continue to Overcome is a trade back down again.
  • It would be a trade back down from Ecclesia to Church.

 

These 6 things make a group of believers in Yeshua into an Ecclesia.

  1. Overcoming at this 1st level of Overcoming
  2. Passing each item on this Checklist
  3. Functioning in The Ecclesia Age
  4. Yeshua gives them an Angel.
  5. Yeshua gives them a Lampstand.
  6. Yeshua puts their Apostle on The Lampstand.

 

What does failure to continue to pass each item on this Checklist do?

  • It results in the danger that as a group they will no longer be an Ecclesia.
  • They are in danger of trading back down to being a Church.
  • They are in danger of having their Lampstand taken from them.

A group of believers who is an Ecclesia has a Lampstand.

  • A Lampstand has a lit Lamp on it.
  • The lit Lamp is a true Apostle.
  • A True Apostle is a source of Light.

A group of believers who is an Ecclesia has a Star in Yeshua’s right hand.

  • The Star is an Angel that is assigned to The Ecclesia.

 

 

Lamp & Lampstand

 

12/5/2023

 

First Mention of Lampstand is in Hebrew.

 

“You shall also make a lampstand of pure gold; the lampstand shall be of hammered work. Its shaft, its branches, its bowls, its ornamental knobs, and flowers shall be of one piece.”  The LORD speaking in Exodus 25:31 NKJV

 

  • A Lampstand is made of pure gold.
  • It is described in detail in Exodus 25:31-40.

The Hebrew for this Lampstand is transliterated into English as Menorah.

  • The Lampstand has 7 lit lamps on it.

The Tabernacle & The Temple

  • The Tabernacle had one Lampstand.
  • Solomon’s Temple had 10 Lampstands.

 

Most Lampstands are not in The Tabernacle or in The Temple.

  • The majority of Lampstands were Lampstands in a Room of a House.

 

“Please, let us make a small upper room on the wall; and let us put a bed for him there, and a table and a chair and a lampstand; so it will be, whenever he comes to us, he can turn in there.”  The wife speaking to her husband about setting up a room for Elisha in 2 Kings 4:10 NKJV

 

  • The woman was the wife of one of The Sons of The Prophets.
  • This kind of Lampstand has one Lamp on it.

There are only 4 mentions of this kind of Lampstand in scripture:

  1. Of Elisha’s lamp & lampstand in 2 Kings
  2. Of King Belshazzar’s Lampstand in his palace in Daniel 5
  3. This kind of Lampstand is mentioned by Yeshua in Matthew, Mark & Luke.
  4. The Lamp & Lampstand in the Revelation of Jesus Christ 2:1 – 7.

 

Luchnia Meaning – Greek Lexicon | New Testament (KJV) (biblestudytools.com)

Luchnia

lookh-nee’-ah

Noun Feminine

  1. a (candlestick) lamp stand, candelabrum

 

KJV Word Usage

candlestick

11

Total

11

 

KJV Verse Count

Matthew

1

Mark

1

Luke

2

Hebrews

1

Revelation

6

Total

11

 

The mentions in Matthew, Mark & Luke

 

“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”  Yeshua speaking in Matthew 5:14-16 NKJV

 

  • A lit lamp is to be put on a lampstand.
  • The same truth about Lamps & Lampstands is in all 3 versions.
  • In this scripture the application is about letting others see your Good Works.

 

‘Also He said to them, “Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light.” ’  Yeshua speaking in Mark 4:21-22 NKJV

 

  • A lit lamp is to be put on a lampstand.
  • The same truth about Lamps & Lampstands is in all 3 versions.
  • In this scripture the application is about hidden revelation coming to light.

 

 “No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a lampstand, that those who enter may see the light. For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.”  Yeshua speaking in Luke 8:16-17 NKJV

 

  • A lit lamp is to be put on a lampstand.
  • The same truth about Lamps & Lampstands is in all 3 versions.
  • In this scripture the application is about hidden revelation coming to light.

KJV & NKJV

  • KJV translates it as Candlestick.
  • NKJV translates it as Lampstand.

 

How do these truths apply to The 1st Letter to The 1st Ecclesia?

  • The context is of a Lit Lamp placed on a Lampstand.
  • The Lit Lamp is a True Apostle.
  • The Eccelsia is The Lampstand.
  • The Lit Lamp is to be put on The Lampstand.
  • Yeshua puts The Lit Lamp ( Apostle ) on The Lampstand ( Ecclesia ).
  • He does so as The Glorified Lord, King, Son of God & Son of Man.
  • Doing so completes the Pattern of Apostle & Ecclesia.
  • Doing so makes a Group of Believers in Yeshua into an Ecclesia.
  • As an Ecclesia they are also given an Angel

Receiving a False Apostle as a True Apostle

  • Receiving a False Apostle as True prevents transition to being an Eccelsia.
  • An Ecclesia that receives a False Apostle risks removal of The Lampstand.
  • If this happens they are no longer an Ecclesia.

 

Overcome fear of Death to be freed from possible 2nd Death

The 2nd Level of Overcoming to Sit down as a King with Yeshua

 

11/19/2023

 

Summary:

  • This article describes The 2nd level of Overcoming that leads to Kingship.
  • This second level of Overcoming results in being freed from fear of Death.

One who overcomes at this level:

  1. Is freed from The Fear of The 1st Death ( Mortal Death ).
  2. Is given The Crown of Life.
  3. Is freed from danger of dying The 2nd Death ( Being cast into The Lake of Fire ).

 

Yeshua’s Letter to The Ecclesia in Smyrna:

 

“And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write,

‘These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life: “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.” ’ ”

The Revelation of Jesus Christ 2:8 – 11 NKJV

 

 The Structure of The Letter:

  1. Yeshua shows 2 aspects of being The King, The Son of God & The Son of Man.
  2. He notes many things that they passed on his Checklist for them.
  3. He does not rebuke them for anything on his checklist for them.
  4. He counsels them to be faithful unto death.
  5. Those who are faithful until death & are martyred will be given The Crown of Life.
  6. He makes a Promise to The Overcomers in The Ecclesia in Smyrna.

 

What are you to do with this Letter?

  1. Encounter Yeshua.
  2. Compare yourself to The Checklist.
  3. Seek Yeshua’s counsel for any item on The Checklist that you have failed.
  4. Once you pass the complete Checklist believe for The Promise.

Encounter Yeshua as The King, The Son of God & The Son of Man.

  1. Encounter Yeshua as he who is The First & The Last.
  2. Encounter him as he who was dead and came to life ( = was resurrected ).

Compare yourself to The Smyrna Checklist.

  • Look at each item on The Checklist.
  • For each item you either pass or fail.
  • Yeshua will reveal to you whether you pass or fail.
  • If you fail an item he will rebuke you & then counsel on you how to pass.
  • Look at part 1 of this series for more on Yeshua’s counselling.
  • You pass the entire Checklist once you pass each individual item on it.

Hear what The Spirit says to The Ecclesias.

  • Hearing = obeying.

 

 The Checklist:

  1. Do works.
  2. Go through tribulation.
  3. Desire spiritual riches over financial riches.
  4. Endure the blasphemy of those who say they are Christians and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
  5. Do not fear being tested to see if you fear Mortal Death.
  6. Pass The Devil’s testing of you to see if you fear Mortal Death.

 

Here is some help in understanding the items on the Checklist:

  • One thing must first be understood.

Each item is directed in 2 directions:

  • Is The Ecclesia as a whole doing this item on the Checklist?
  • Are you as an individual doing this item on The Checklist?

 

Works

  • See my previous article for understanding of Works.

 

Tribulation

 

“We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.”  Paul speaking in Acts 14:22 NKJV

 

  • Passing victoriously through tribulation is part of the overcomer’s life.
  • Doing so is part of what allows us to enter The Kingdom of God.

 

 

Poverty & Riches

  • There is a danger of being financially rich & spiritually poor.
  • It is better to be financially poor & spiritually rich.
  • It is best to be rich both spiritually & financially.
  • The priority is always to seek spiritual riches over financial riches.
  • It is not wrong to seek both.
  • Riches is an Arch Stone in The Age of Peace.
  • Our priority is always to be on seeking spirtual riches.

 

Blasphemy by churches

  • A Synagogue is a gathering of Jews.
  • A Church is a gathering of Christians.
  • An Ecclesia is a gathering of Kingdom Age believers with a distinctive.
  • They have been given a Lampstand, a Lit lamp & an Angel.
  • Churches attack Ecclesias & the leaders of Ecclesias ( especially Apostles ).
  • These attacks will primarily be verbal in the form of blasphemy.
  • It is verbally showing that you do not respect someone or a group.
  • Blasphemy is the opposite of honoring someone or something.
  • Honoring someone makes it possible for us to receive from them.
  • Blasphemy is rejecting someone by attacking them verbally.

 

Fear of Death

 

“Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.”  Hebrews 2:14 – 15 NKJV

 

  • The Devil had The Power of Death.
  • He no longer has it.
  • Fear of Mortal Death results is a form of slavery ( bondage = slavery ).
  • We are freed from this slavery once we no longer fear Mortal Death.
  • For this reason The Devil tests Ecclesias & believers to see if they fear Death.
  • Passing this test gives each who passes a new Freedom.
  • Passing also results in being given The Crown of Life.

Yeshua’s Counsel:

  1. Be faithful until Mortal Death.
  2. Those who do not fear Mortal Death will be given The Crown of Life.

This includes 3 groups:

  1. Those who die a martyr’s death.
  2. Those who face a martyr’s death without fear of Death, but are mot killed.
  3. Those who free themselves from The Fear of Death.

 

Once you pass The Checklist believe for The Promise.

 

“He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.”

 

  • Receive The Promise.

 

The Significance of this 2nd Level of Overcoming

  • Overcoming at this level causes an Ecclesia to trade out of The 2nd Death.
  • Before this they could still have died The 2nd
  • Afterwards they have a Promise that they will not die The 2nd
  • Should they cease to overcome at this level then they lose this Promise.

 

What is The 2nd Death?

 

“Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.”  The Revelation of Jesus Christ 20:14 NKJV

 

  1. Mortal Death is The 1st
  2. Being cast into The Lake of Fire is The 2nd

 

What does failure to continue to pass each item on this Checklist do?

  • It results in the ones who fail being in danger of losing The Promise.
  • They are in danger of trading back down to being at risk of The 2nd

 

 

Overcome by not allowing 2 False Doctrines to be taught in your Ecclesia

 

11/20/2023

 

Summary:

  • This article describes The 3rd level of Overcoming that leads to Kingship.
  • This level of Overcoming results in Yeshua not fighting against non-Overcomers.
  • It also results in Overcomers being given a New Name.

One who overcomes at this level:

  1. Has overcome to genuinely be part of The Ecclesia.
  2. Has overcome The Fear of Mortal Death.
  3. Does not allow The Doctrine of Balaam to be taught in their Ecclesia.
  4. Does not allow The Doctrine of The Nicolaitans to be taught in their Ecclesia.
  5. Is given a New Name.

 

Yeshua’s Letter to The Ecclesia in Pergamos:

 

 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write,

‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword:  “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.  But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality.  Thus you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans ( The Conquerors of People ), which thing I hate.  Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.

 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.” ’

The Revelation of Jesus Christ 2:12 – 17 NKJV

 

The Structure of The Letter:

  1. Yeshua shows 1 aspect of being The King, The Son of God & The Son of Man.
  2. He notes some things that they passed on his Checklist for them.
  3. He rebukes them for failing 2 things on his checklist for them.
  4. He counsels them what do about these 2 things.
  5. He tells them what he will do if they do not follow his counsel.
  6. He makes a Promise to The Overcomers in The Ecclesia in Pergamos.

 

What are you to do with this Letter?

  1. Encounter Yeshua.
  2. Compare yourself to The Checklist.
  3. Seek Yeshua’s counsel for any item on The Checklist that you have failed.
  4. Once you pass the complete Checklist believe for The Promise.

Encounter Yeshua as The King, The Son of God & The Son of Man.

  • Encounter Yeshua as he who has The Two-edged Sword.
  • The Two-edged Sword is The Word of God.
  • Yeshua is threating to wielding it against specific people.
  • He is not wielding it to save.
  • He is wielding it to overcome.

Compare yourself to The Pergamos Checklist.

  • Look at each item on The Checklist.
  • For each item you either pass or fail.
  • Yeshua will reveal to you whether you pass or fail.
  • If you fail an item he will rebuke you & then counsel on you how to pass.
  • Look at part 1 of this series for more on Yeshua’s counselling.
  • You pass the entire Checklist once you pass each individual item on it.

Hear what The Spirit says to The Ecclesias.

  • Hearing = obeying.

 

 Once you pass The Checklist believe for The Promise.

 

“And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.”

 

  • Receive The Promise.

 

The Significance of this 3rd Level of Overcoming

  • Overcoming at this level avoids 2 kinds of False Teaching.
  • Overcoming at this level causes Overcomers to be given a White Stone.
  • Their New Name is written on The White Stone.
  • It is a personal New Name that will be given to each Overcomer.
  • This New Name begins their Journey into their personal Destiny.

 

What is a White Stone & what is a New Name?

 

  • What is The White Stone with The New Name written on it?

 

“Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.”  The Revelation of Jesus Christ 20:14 NKJV

 

  1. Mortal Death is The 1st
  2. Being cast into The Lake of Fire is The 2nd

 

What does failure to continue to pass each item on this Checklist do?

  • It results in failing to Journey into their New Name.
  • It results in trading back out of each of their individual Destinies.

 

The Situation in The Ecclesia in Pergamos

  1. Satan’s Throne is in The City of Pergamos.
  2. Antipas was a faithful witness in Pergamos.
  3. He was killed for his witness.
  4. The Elders have allowed 2 kinds of false teaching in The Ecclesia.
  5. Those who have not overcome at the 1st level have been allowed to teach.
  6. This has multiplied Non-Overcomers in their midst.

The 2 kinds of false teaching allowed in The Ecclesia in Pergamos:

  1. The Doctrine of Balaam
  2. The Doctrine of The Nicolaitans

The 2 Groups in The Ecclesia in Pergamos: 

  1. Those who have allowed the false teaching to occur ( primarily The Elders )
  2. Those who have done the false teaching & now hold to the false teaching

The actual status of these 2 groups:

  1. The first group are The Ecclesia in Pergamos.
  2. The second group are not part of The Universal Ecclesia.

 

The Checklist:

  1. Do works.
  2. Hold fast to Yeshua’s name.
  3. Do not deny Yeshua’s faith even when threatened with Death as a witness.
  4. Do not allow The Doctrine of Balaam to be taught in your Ecclesia.
  5. Do not allow The Doctrine of The Conquerors of People to be taught in your Ecclesia.

 

Yeshua’s Counsel:

 

“Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.”

 

Yeshua counsels those who have allowed the false teaching.

  • He does not counsel the false teachers or those who follow the false teachers.
  • Why not?
  • There is hope for those who allowed false teaching to overcome at this level.
  • There is no hope for the false teachers & their followers to overcome at this level.
  • Why?
  • They will not repent.
  • They have already failed to overcome at the first level.
  • The False teachers & their followers are not part of The Universal Ecclesia.
  • Yeshua’s counsel is only to those who are part of The Ecclesia.

Here is a detailing of Yeshua’s counsel:

  1. Repent of letting these people teach in your Ecclesia.
  2. Remove The False Teachers from your Ecclesia.
  3. Remove those who hold to their teaching from your Ecclesia.
  4. If you don’t do this, then I will do it for you.
  5. I will fight against them with The Sword of my Mouth.

This reveals Yeshua’s attitude towards the 2 groups in The Ecclesia in Pergamos:

  1. He is for The Ecclesia ( & genuine seekers ).
  2. He is against those in their midst who hold to these 2 false teachings.

 

Help in understanding the items on the Checklist:

  • One thing must first be understood.

Each item is directed in 2 directions:

  • Is The Ecclesia as a whole doing this item on the Checklist?
  • Are you as an individual doing this item on The Checklist?

 

Do Works

  • See my previous article for understanding of Works.

 

 

Hold fast to Yeshua’s name.

 

 

Do not deny Yeshua’s faith even when threatened with Death.

  • This item was on The Checklist for the previous Ecclesia.
  • It can be summarized as overcome The Fear of Death.

 

Do not allow The Doctrine of Balaam to be taught in your Ecclesia.

 

False Prophets teach false doctrines.

  • The Doctrine of Balaam is a false doctrine.
  • False Prophets can only teach false doctrines in your Ecclesia if you let them.

Elders have the responsibility for ruling in The Ecclesia.

  • They also teach in The Eccelsia.
  • The Elders are not to allow False Prophets to teach in an Ecclesia.
  • The Elders are not to allow teaching of The Doctrine of Balaam.

Who is Balaam?

  • Balaam is the first False Prophet who is mentioned in scripture.
  • His Prophecies are completely accurate & are part of scripture.
  • It is his motivation as a Prophet which was False not his Prophecies.
  • His motivation as a Prophet was The Love of Money.

Balaam is mentioned in many places in scripture:

  1. Numbers 22 – 24
  2. Numbers 31
  3. Deuteronomy 23
  4. Joshua 13
  5. Joshua 34
  6. Numbers 13:2
  7. Micah 6:5
  8. 2 Peter 2:15
  9. Jude 1:11
  10. The Revelation of Jesus Christ 2:14

 

Do not allow The Doctrine of The Nicolaitans to be taught.

 

Elders have the responsibility for ruling in The Ecclesia.

  • The also teach in The Eccelsia.
  • The Elders are not to allow False Apostles to teach in an Ecclesia.
  • The Elders are not to allow teaching of The Doctrine of the Nicolaitans.

False Apostles teach false doctrines.

  • The Doctrine of The Nicolaitans is a false doctrine.
  • The Nicolaitans are Conquerors of People.
  • See The Letter to The Ecclesia in Ephesus.

The Doctrine of The Nicolaitans is taught by False Apostles.

  • These False Apostles function in 2 steps.
  • First they teach The Doctrine of The Nicolaitans.
  • Then they do The Deeds of The Nicolaitans.

The deeds of the Nicolaitans conquer the people in an Ecclesia.

  • They bring those people to the place of no longer being an Ecclesia.
  • The False Apostles must be put outside the Ecclesia.
  • Those who hold to their teaching must be put out with them.

 This purifies The Ecclesia.

  • The Ecclesia is now made up of Overcomers.
  • They have overcome to the 1st & 2nd
  • They have also overcome to the 3rd

The Ecclesia overcomes to the 3rd level in one of 2 ways:

  1. Not allowing The Doctrines of Balaam & the Nicolaitans to be taught.
  2. By putting those who hold to these Doctrines out of The Eccelsia.

 

 

Overcome by not allowing a Jezebel Spirit to function in your Ecclesia

 

11/23/2023

 

Summary:

  • This article describes The 4th level of Overcoming that leads to Kingship.
  • This level of Overcoming results in Yeshua not fighting against non-Overcomers.
  • It also results in Overcomers being given a New Name.

One who overcomes at this level:

  1. Has overcome to genuinely be part of The Ecclesia.
  2. Has overcome The Fear of Mortal Death.
  3. Does not allow The Doctrine of Balaam to be taught in their Ecclesia.
  4. Does not allow The Doctrine of The Nicolaitans to be taught in their Ecclesia.
  5. Does not allow The Doctrine of Jezebel to be taught in Their Ecclesia.
  6. Knows that Yeshua gives to each one of us according to our works.
  7. Holds fast to what you have until Yeshua comes.
  8. Is given The Promise of being given authority over The Nations.
  9. Is given the Promise of being given The Morning Star.
  10. He who has an ear, hears what the Spirit says to the churches.

 

 Yeshua’s Letter to The Ecclesia in Thyatira:

 

‘ “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write,

‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass: “I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first. Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols. And I gave her time to repent of her sexual immorality, and she did not repent. Indeed I will cast her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of their deeds. I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works.

“Now to you I say, and to the rest in Thyatira, as many as do not have this doctrine, who have not known the depths of Satan, as they say, I will put on you no other burden. But hold fast what you have till I come. And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power ( authority )  over the nations—

‘He shall rule them with a rod of iron;
They shall be dashed to pieces like the potter’s vessels’—

as I also have received from My Father; and I will give him the morning star.

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ’

The Revelation of Jesus Christ 2:18 – 29 NKJV

 

The Structure of The Letter:

  1. Yeshua shows 3 aspects of being The King, The Son of God & The Son of Man.
  2. He notes some things that they passed on his Checklist for them.
  3. He rebukes them for failing 1 thing on his checklist for them.
  4. He counsels them what do about this 1 thing.
  5. He tells them what he will do if they do not follow his counsel.
  6. He makes 2 Promises to The Overcomers in The Ecclesia in Thyatira.
  7. He exhorts them to hear what The Spirit says to The Ecclesias.

 

What are you to do with this Letter?

  1. Encounter Yeshua.
  2. Compare yourself to The Checklist.
  3. Seek Yeshua’s counsel for any item on The Checklist that you have failed.
  4. Once you pass the complete Checklist believe for The Promises.

Encounter Yeshua as The King, The Son of God & The Son of Man.

  1. Encounter Yeshua as he who has eyes like a flame of fire.
  2. Encounter him as he who has feet like fine brass.
  3. Encounter him as he who searches the minds & hearts.

Compare yourself to The Thyatira Checklist.

  • Look at each item on The Checklist.
  • For each item you either pass or fail.
  • Yeshua will reveal to you whether you pass or fail.
  • If you fail an item he will rebuke you & then counsel on you how to pass.
  • Look at part 1 of this series for more on Yeshua’s counselling.
  • You pass the entire Checklist once you pass each individual item on it.

Hear what The Spirit says to The Ecclesias.

  • Hearing = obeying.

 

 

The Thyatira Checklist:

  1. Do works.
  2. Love one another.
  3. Serve others.
  4. Have patience.
  5. Do not allow Jezebel who calls herself a Prophetess to teach & seduce Yeshua’s servants to commit sexual immorality & to eat things sacrificed to idols.
  6. Hold fast what you have until Yeshua comes.

 

Help in understanding the items on The Thyatira Checklist:

  • One thing must first be understood.

Each item is directed in 2 directions:

  1. Is The Ecclesia as a whole doing this item on the Checklist?
  2. Are you as an individual doing this item on The Checklist?

 

Do works.

  • See The 1st Letter to the 1st

 

Love one another.

  • See The 1st Letter to the 1st

 

Serve others.

  • Function as a Servant towards others.
  • Deacons are Servants.
  • Even Kings serve others.
  • Yeshua came as a King & yet he came to serve.

 

Believe.

 

Have patience.

 

Do not allow Jezebel who calls herself a Prophetess to teach & seduce Yeshua’s servants to commit sexual immorality & to eat things sacrificed to idols.

 

Jezebel is not her real name.

  • Jezebel is the name of The Spirit that is functioning through her.

She is doing 3 things in The Ecclesia:

  1. She calls herself a Prophetess, but she is not.
  2. She is teaching Yeshua’s servants.
  3. She is seducing Yeshua’s servants.

She is teaching & seducing them to do 2 things:

  1. To commit sexual immorality.
  2. To eat food sacrificed to idols.

Yeshua commands The Ecclesia at Thyatira to not allow her to do these things.

 

Hold fast what you have until Yeshua comes.

  • This means not to allow yourself to go backwards.
  • It especially applies to not going backwards to a lower level of overcoming.
  • It also means to keep a hold on all that Yeshua has given you.
  • Don’t let it be taken from you.

 

Yeshua’s Counsel:

 

“Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.”

 

 Yeshua counsels those who have allowed the false teaching.

  • He does not counsel the false teachers or those who follow the false teachers.
  • Why not?
  • There is hope for those who allowed false teaching to overcome at this level.
  • There is no hope for the false teachers & their followers to overcome at this level.
  • Why?
  • They will not repent.
  • They have already failed to overcome at the first level.
  • The False teachers & their followers are not part of The Universal Ecclesia.
  • Yeshua’s counsel is only to those who are part of The Ecclesia.

Here is a detailing of Yeshua’s counsel:

  1. Repent of letting these people teach in your Ecclesia.
  2. Remove The False Teachers from your Ecclesia.
  3. Remove those who hold to their teaching from your Ecclesia.
  4. If you don’t do this, then I will do it for you.
  5. I will fight against them with The Sword of my Mouth.

This reveals Yeshua’s attitude towards the 2 groups in The Ecclesia in Thyatira:

  1. He is for The Ecclesia ( & genuine seekers ).
  2. He is against those in their midst who hold to these 2 false teachings.

 

Once you pass The Checklist believe for The 2 Promises.

 

The 1st Promise:

 

“And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power ( authority )  over the nations—

‘He shall rule them with a rod of iron;
They shall be dashed to pieces like the potter’s vessels’—

as I also have received from My Father…”

 

The 2nd Promise:

 

“… I will give him the morning star.”

 

Summary of The 2 Promises:

  1. Given Authority over The Nations to rule them.
  2. Given The Morning Star

What to do about The Promises:

  • Receive The Promises.
  • Continue to believe in The Promises until you function in both.

 

Overcoming in The Midst of a Dying Ecclesia

The 5th Level of Overcoming to Sit Down as a King with Yeshua

 

3/20236

 

Summary:

  • This article describes The 5th level of Overcoming that leads to Kingship.
  • This level of Overcoming results in being given White Garments.
  • And in being promised that your name will not be botted out of The Book of Life.

One who overcomes at this level:

  1. Has overcome to genuinely be part of The Ecclesia.
  2. Has overcome The Fear of Mortal Death.
  3. Does not allow The Doctrine of Balaam to be taught in their Ecclesia.
  4. Does not allow The Doctrine of The Nicolaitans to be taught in their Ecclesia.
  5. Does not allow The Doctrine of Jezebel to be taught in Their Ecclesia.
  6. Knows that Yeshua gives to each one of us according to our works.
  7. Holds fast to what you have until Yeshua comes.
  8. Personally overcomes in the midst of a dying Eccelsia.
  9. Is given the Promise of being given White Garments = Men in White Linen.
  10. Is promised that your name will not be blotted out of The Book of Life.
  11. He who has an ear, hears what the Spirit says to the churches.

 

 Yeshua’s Letter to The Ecclesia in Sardis:

 

‘ “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write,

‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God. Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you. You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ’

The Revelation of Jesus Christ 3:1 – 6 NKJV

 

The Structure of The Letter:

  1. Yeshua shows 2 aspects of being The King, The Son of God & The Son of Man.
  2. He praises the few names in Sardis who have not defiled their garments.
  3. He rebukes them for failing the other things on his checklist for them.
  4. He tells them what he will do if they don’t repent.
  5. He counsels them extensively about what to do.
  6. He tells them what he will do if they do not follow his counsel.
  7. He makes 2 Promises to The Overcomers in The Ecclesia in Sardis.
  8. He exhorts them to hear what The Spirit says to The Ecclesias.

 

What are you to do with this Letter?

  1. Encounter Yeshua.
  2. Compare yourself to The Checklist.
  3. Seek Yeshua’s counsel for any item on The Checklist that you have failed.
  4. Once you pass the complete Checklist believe for The Promises.
  5. Encounter The 2 Promises.

 Encounter Yeshua as The King, The Son of God & The Son of Man.

  1. Encounter Yeshua as he who has The 7 Spirits of God.
  2. Encounter him as he who has The 7 Stars.

Compare yourself to The Sardis Checklist.

  • Look at each item on The Checklist.
  • For each item you either pass or fail.
  • Yeshua will reveal to you whether you pass or fail.
  • If you fail an item he will rebuke you & then counsel on you how to pass.
  • Look at part 1 of this series for more on Yeshua’s counselling.
  • You pass the entire Checklist once you pass each individual item on it.

Hear what The Spirit says to The Ecclesias.

  • Hearing = obeying.

 

The Sardis Checklist:

  • There is only one item on The Sardis Checklist.
  • Everything after that one item is Counsel, Promise & an Exhortation to Hear.

 

  1. I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.

 

Help with The Checklist:

 

Help in understanding the items on The Sardis Checklist:

  • One thing must first be understood.

Each item is directed in 2 directions:

  1. Is The Ecclesia as a whole doing this item on the Checklist?
  2. Are you as an individual doing this item on The Checklist?

 

“I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.” 

 

Man’s Perspective:

  • They have a name that they are alive.
  • This means that other people think that they are alive as an Ecclesia.
  • They think that they are alive as an Ecclesia.

Yeshua’s Perspective:

  • We don’t know what Man was looking at to determine that The Ecclesia is alive.
  • We do know what Yeshua looked at.
  • Yeshua looked at their works.
  • He determined that The Ecclesia at Sardis is dead.

 

Yeshua’s Counsel to The Ecclesia at Sardis:

 

“Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God. Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you. You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy.” 

 

  1. Be watchful.
  2. Strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before
  3. Remember therefore how you have received and heard.
  4. Hold fast and repent.
  5. Watch

 

Be watchful.

  • Be alert.
  • Look to see what is really going on from Yeshua’s perspective.
  • Watching involves looking with spiritual eyes in order to see spiritual reality.

 

Strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God.

 

Yeshua has looked at their works.

  • Their works are not perfect before God.
  • This means that Yeshua looked at their works from the perspective of God.
  • Perfect Works = Full, Complete, Mature works.

Yeshua saw that some things remain.

  • This means that some things have already died.
  • And some things have not yet died.
  • The things that do remain are ready to die.
  • They are to strengthen these things so that they don’t die.
  1. If you won’t watch then I will come upon you as a thief,
  2. You will not know what hour I will come to you.

 

Remember therefore how you have received and heard.

  • Yeshua doesn’t say to remember what they have received & heard.
  • He says to remember how they have received & heard.

What is the difference?

  • Remembering what you have received & heard is to remember content.
  • Remembering how you have received & heard is to remember method.

 Remembering how you have heard

  • This requires that your Heart be Good Soil.
  • A Heart that is Good soil is a Heart which has repented.

Remembering how you have received

  • This requires receiving Seed that has been sown into your Heart / Soil.

 

Hold Fast & Repent

  • Hold Fast to the revealed truth that you have retained.
  • Repent with respect to any revealed truth that you have let go of.

 

Watch

 

What does it mean to come upon them as a Thief?

  • A thief breaks into a house unannounced & unexpectedly.
  • Yeshua will do the same if they don’t repent.

 

“But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into.”  Matthew 24:23 NKJV

 

The Master of The House = The Husband / Father.

  • He is to watch for the thief.
  • He is to allow the thief to not break into his house.

We are used to thinking of The Devil as The Thief.

  • The Devil came to steal & destroy.

 In this case Yeshua is The Thief.

  • He will beak in & steal.
  • Unless they repent.

What is he going to take from them if they don’t repent?

  • He will take away their Candlestick / Lampstand.
  • They will no longer be an Ecclesia.
  • They are still an Ecclesia because some of them are still walking in Overcoming.

 

The Ecclesia in Sardis is a contrast:

  • The Ecclesia as a whole is in danger of no longer being an Ecclesia.
  • A few in the Ecclesia are ready to overcome at this next higher level.

How can an Ecclesia be both dead & in danger of dying?

  • The majority are no longer an Ecclesia.
  • The Ecclesia has not lost its Lampstand.
  • But only a few are still an Ecclesia.

 

The Promises:

 

Once you pass The Checklist believe for The 2 Promises.

 

The 1st Promise:

 

You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments…”

 

 There are only a few overcomers in The Sardis Ecclesia.

  • The Promises are only for them.

The 2nd Promise:

 

“I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.”

 

What to do about The Promises:

  • Receive The Promises.
  • Continue to believe in The Promises until you function in both.

 

Hear what The Spirit says to The Ecclesias

 

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

 

Yeshua dictated a Letter to each of 7 Ecclesias.

  • Each Letter is written to one specific Ecclesia then.
  • It is also written to The Universal Ecclesia today.

At that time Yeshua spoke to The Ecclesia at Sardis.

  • Since then The Spirit spoke / speaks to all Ecclesias.
  • The Spirit speaks through the reading of The Revelation of The 7 Letters.

 

Overcome by Perfect Works and More

The 6th Level of Overcoming to Sit Down as a King with Yeshua

 

12/7/2023

 

Summary:

  • This article describes The 6th level of Overcoming that leads to Kingship.
  • This level of Overcoming results in 3 Promises being given to The Eccelsia.
  • And 4 Promises being given to The Overcomers in The Eccelsia.

One who overcomes at this level:

  1. Has overcome to genuinely be part of The Ecclesia.
  2. Has overcome The Fear of Mortal Death.
  3. Does not allow The Doctrine of Balaam to be taught in their Ecclesia.
  4. Does not allow The Doctrine of The Nicolaitans to be taught in their Ecclesia.
  5. Does not allow The Doctrine of Jezebel to be taught in Their Ecclesia.
  6. Has Perfect Works.
  7. Sees the Open Door that they have been given.
  8. Holds fast to all that they have been given especially to The Crown of Life.
  9. Is given 4 Promises as an Overcomer at this level.
  10. He who has an ear, hears what the Spirit says to the churches.

 

 Yeshua’s Letter to The Ecclesia in Philadelphia:

 

‘ “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write,

‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name. Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie—indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you. Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name.

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ’

The Revelation of Jesus Christ 3:7 – 13 NKJV

 

The Structure of The Letter:

  1. Yeshua shows 4 aspects of being The King, The Son of God & The Son of Man.
  2. He states that he knows their works = their works are Perfect Works.
  3. He does not counsel them at all because they don’t need his counsel.
  4. He makes 3 Promises to The Ecclesia in Philadelphia.
  5. He makes 4 Promises to The Overcomers in The Ecclesia in Philadelphia.
  6. He exhorts them to hear what The Spirit says to The Ecclesias.

 

What are you to do with this Letter?

  1. Encounter Yeshua.
  2. Compare yourself to The Checklist.
  3. Seek Yeshua’s counsel for any item on The Checklist that you have failed.
  4. Once you pass the complete Checklist believe for The Promises.
  5. Believe all 7 Promises.
  6. Encounter The 4 Promises to Overcomers.

Encounter Yeshua as The King, The Son of God & The Son of Man.

  1. Encounter Yeshua as he who is holy.
  2. Encounter him as he who is true.
  3. Encounter him as he who has The Key of David.
  4. Encounter him as he who opens & no one shuts and who shuts & no one opens.

Compare yourself to The Philadelphia Checklist.

  • Look at each item on The Checklist.
  • For each item you either pass or fail.
  • Yeshua will reveal to you whether you pass or fail.
  • If you fail an item he will rebuke you & then counsel on you how to pass.
  • Look at part 1 of this series for more on Yeshua’s counselling.
  • You pass the entire Checklist once you pass each individual item on it.

Hear what The Spirit says to The Ecclesias.

  • Hearing = obeying.

 

The Philadelphia Checklist:

  1. Perfect Works
  2. See The Open Door
  3. Persevere
  4. See that Yeshua is coming quickly.
  5. Hold fast to all that Yeshua has given you especially to your Crown of Life.

 The Ecclesia in Philadelphia is doing all that Yeshua requires:

  • He has only praise for them.
  • And caution.
  • But no rebuke.

 

Help understanding the items on The Philadelphia Checklist:

  • One thing must first be understood.

 Each item is directed in 2 directions:

  1. Is The Ecclesia as a whole doing this item on the Checklist?
  2. Are you as an individual doing this item on The Checklist?

In this Ecclesia the answer to both questions was, “Yes!”.

 

Works

 

“I know your works.”

 

  • = Your works are Perfect.
  • This is all that Yeshua says about their works.
  • Nothing more needs to be said.
  • They have reached The Goal with respect to Works.
  • Overcomers have been working since they first began to work.
  • They were praised for working since the 1st Letter to The 1st
  • Now they have reached the goal of Perfect Works.

 

See The Open Door.

 

“See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.” 

 

  • Look at the open door with intent & desire.
  • It is there for you to go through.

Here is what you have that has resulted in the open door:

  1. You have a little strength.
  2. You have kept my word.
  3. You have not denied my name.

 

“…you have kept My command to persevere…”

 

  • Perseverance was first mentioned in The 1st Letter to the 1st
  • The 1st Ecclesia was praised for it.
  • Overcomers have been persevering since first beginning to persevere.

What you will have to Persevere through is unique:

  1. It is unique to each Ecclesia.
  2. It is unique to each individual Overcomer.

Perseverance is part of your Preparation to be a King.

  • Overcomers Persevere.
  • You Persevere as a Bride who is being prepared to become The Wife.

 

See that Yeshua is coming quickly

 

“Behold, I am coming quickly!” 

 

  • This is not coming as a thief to take away that which they have.
  • This is coming to reward & finish The Work of Kingship.
  • It is not coming to all those on The Earth on The Earth Timeline.
  • It is coming to The Ecclesia in Philadelphia.

 

Hold fast to all that you have especially to your Crown.

 

“Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.”

 

 What do they have that they need to hold fast to?

  • All that has been promised to Ecclesias & Overcomers up to this point.

What Crown?

  • The Crown of Life that was promised in The 2nd Letter to The 2nd

 

Promises:

 

Once you pass The Checklist then believe for The 7 Promises.

  1. 3 Promises to The Philadelphia Eccelsia = Promises to an Overcoming Ecclesia.
  2. 4 Promises to Overcomers in The Ecclesia in Philadelphia

 

The 3 Promises to the Ecclesia at Philadelphia:

 

“See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.”

 

“Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie—indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you.” 

 

“Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.” 

  

The 4 Promises to the Overcomers in The Eccelsia in Philadelphia:

 

“I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more.”

 

“I will write on him the name of My God.” = The LORD God Almighty

 

“I will write on him … the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God.” 

 

“And I will write on him My new name.” = The Word of God

 

What to do about The Promises:

  • Receive The Promises.
  • As an Eccelsia believe in 3 The Promises to The Eccelsia until they manifest.
  • As an Overcomer believe in The 4 Promises for Overcomers.
  • See the previous letter about New Names.

 

Overcome by Perfect Works in the midst of an  Eccelsia that is in Mystery Babylon the Great

The 7th Level of Overcoming to Sit Down as a King with Yeshua

 

12/7/2023

 

Summary:

  • This article describes The 7th level of Overcoming that leads to Kingship.
  • This level of Overcoming results in 1 Promise to The Ecclesia.
  • And 1 Promise to The Overcomers.

One who overcomes at this level:

  1. Has overcome to genuinely be part of The Ecclesia.
  2. Has overcome The Fear of Mortal Death.
  3. Does not allow The Doctrine of Balaam to be taught in their Ecclesia.
  4. Does not allow The Doctrine of The Nicolaitans to be taught in their Ecclesia.
  5. Does not allow The Doctrine of Jezebel to be taught in Their Ecclesia.
  6. Has Perfect Works.
  7. Sees the Open Door that they have been given.
  8. Holds fast to all that they have been given especially to The Crown of Life.
  9. Is given 1 Promise as an Overcomer at this level.
  10. He who has an ear, hears what the Spirit says to the churches.

 

 Yeshua’s Letter to The Ecclesia in Laodicea:

 

‘ “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write,

‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ’ ”

The Revelation of Jesus Christ 3:14 – 22 NKJV

 

The Structure of The Letter:

  1. Yeshua speaks as 3 aspects of The King, The Son of God & The Son of Man.
  2. He states that he knows their works that they are neither cold nor hot.
  3. Everything after this is Yeshua’s Counsel because they failed works.
  4. Yeshua makes 1 Promise to The Ecclesia in Laodecia.
  5. He makes 1 Promise to The Overcomers in The Ecclesia in Laodecia.
  6. He exhorts them to hear what The Spirit says to The Ecclesias.

 

What are you to do with this Letter?

  1. Encounter Yeshua.
  2. Compare yourself to The Checklist.
  3. Seek Yeshua’s counsel for any item on The Checklist that you have failed.
  4. Once you pass the complete Checklist believe for The Promise.
  5. Believe for Yeshua’s Promise to The Eccelsia in Laodicea.
  6. Believe for his Promise to The Overcomers in The Ecclesia in Laodecia.
  7. Encounter The Promise to Overcomers.

Encounter Yeshua as The King, The Son of God & The Son of Man.

  1. Encounter Yeshua as The Amen.
  2. Encounter him as The Faithful and True Witness.
  3. Encounter him as he The Beginning of The Creation of God.

Compare yourself to The Laodecia Checklist.

  • Look at the one item on The Checklist.
  • You either pass or fail with respect to this one item.
  • Yeshua will reveal to you whether you pass or fail.
  • If you fail an item he will rebuke you & then counsel on you how to pass.
  • Look at part 1 of this series for more on Yeshua’s counselling.
  • You pass the entire Checklist once you pass each individual item on it.

Hear what The Spirit says to The Ecclesias.

  • Hearing = obeying.

 

The Laodecia Checklist:

  1. Works

The Ecclesia in Laodecia failed the first item on The Checklist.

  • For this reason there is only one item on The Checklist.
  • Everything after that is Yeshua’s Counsel because they failed.

 

Help understanding the items on The Laodecia Checklist:

  • One thing must first be understood.

Each item is directed in 2 directions:

  1. Is The Ecclesia as a whole doing this item on the Checklist?
  2. Are you as an individual doing this item on The Checklist?

 

Works

 

“I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.”

 

Yeshua knows their works.

  • Their works don’t measure up to the standard.
  • The standard at this level is Perfect Works.

Yeshua compares their works to a drink.

  • Hot drinks are good if they are hot.
  • Cold drinks are hot if they are cold.
  • Neither hot not cold drinks are good if they are lukewarm.
  • The works of The Ecclesia in Laodecia are a lukewarm drink.
  • Yeshua says that he will vomit them out of his mouth.
  • This is going to happen unless they change what they are doing.

 

The Reality in The Eccelsia in Laodecia:

 

Here is what The Eccelsia says about their reality:

 

“I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing”

 

Here is what Yeshua says about their reality:

 

You do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.

  • The Laodecian Ecclessia is representative of most Ecclesias today.
  • It is The Ecclesia during the time of Mystery Babylon The Great.
  • In order to overcome during this time we must come out of Babylon.

 

Yeshua’s Counsel:

 

“I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.”

“As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten.”

“Therefore be zealous and repent.” 

 

Promises

 

Once you pass The Checklist then believe for The Promises.

  1. 1 Promise to The Laodicean Eccelsia = Promises to an Overcoming Ecclesia.
  2. 1 Promise to Overcomers in The Ecclesia in Laodecia.

 The Promise to The Eccelsia in Laodecia:

 

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.”

 

 The Promise to The Overcomers in The Ecclesia in Laodecia:

 

“To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.”

 

  • Receiving this Promise is the goal of all 7 Letters to The 7 Ecclesias.

What to do about The Promises:

  • Receive The Promises.
  • As an Eccelsia believe in The Promise to The Eccelsia until they manifest.
  • As an Overcomer believe in The Promise for Overcomers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bill has been seeking truth all of his adult life since first believing in Jesus in 1978. Bill's search for Truth brought him to Ecclesia Framework now called One United Body (OUB). OUB is now his spiritual home and family. Bill's new names are John, Father of Many Generations and Father of One. He identifies strongly with John the Beloved. He has a heart to see the Universal Body of Christ become functionally One. B Sc Cornell University, MTS Ontario Theological Seminary. Here is Bill's PayPal information should you desire to trade into him: billbrady633@gmail.com, paypal.me/BillBrady633