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YAHWEH & YAHSHUA

Are They One and the Same Being"

By Voy Wilks, Cisco, Texas

[PDF] Father and Son: are they One and the Same Person? Voy Wilks | 7.15.92

There are many reasons why we cannot, we must not, accept the view that Yahweh and Yahshua are one and the same being, usually caled the "Oneness Doctrine." One of the most obvious reasons this cannot be true is as follows:

Many Scriptures indicate that Yahshua had a heavenly Father, known as Yahwweh. These and many other Scriptures indicate the heavenly Father had a Son, known as Yahshua. If they were (are) one and the same being, then Yahshua did not really have a heavenly Father at all. There is no Father in heaven. If there is no Father in heaven, then there is also no Son, as there must of necessity be a Father, or else there cannot be a Son. So - if those two are one and the same being then there is neither a heavenly Father nor a son of the heavenly Father. If this is true, much of Yahshua's talk was only a farce in which there was no truth at all. The reason being, he so often referred to his Father, who did not exist, if he himself was (is) Yahweh.

Paul spoke of some unwise people who "... exchanged the glory of the immortal Yahweh for images ..." (Rom. 1:22). We fall into a similar situation if we seek to exchange the "Ever Existing One" (Yahweh the Father) for a "non-existent one."

People love to make a mystery out of the plainest, the simplest Scriptures. This is a mistake. It is generally true in Scriptures, just as in detective work, that the simplest and most obvious answer is usally the correct one. When Yahshua said he had a heavenly Father, we should believe this to be actually true - as factual history. When Scriptures tell us Yahshua was "delclared to be the Son of Yahweh by his ressurection from the dead" (Rom. 1:4), we should believe this as well. We must not make myths of the message of the Scriptures. The true religion is reasonable, sensible, and therefore "according to Scriptures." We must not mutilate the Scriptures nor their meaning.

Halleluyah!

Father & Son

Mattithyah [Matthew] 20:23 - Father And Son - two persons.

Yahchanan [John] 3:16 - For Yahweh so loved the world that He gave, not Himself, but His Son.

Yahchanan [John] 3:17 - Yahweh sent His son into the world. Did Yahweh send Himself?

Yahchanan [John] 5:37 - You have not heard or seen the Father, but they had seen and heard the son (two different persons).

Yahchanan [John] 5:37 - There are TWO witnesses - (1) the Father and (2) the son (two persons).

Yahchanan [John] 5:43 - Yahshua came in the Father's Name, but they did not receive him.

Yahchanan [John] 8:18 - There are TWO witnesses; the Father and the son (two persons).

Yahchanan [John] 8:19 - You know neither me NOR my Father (two persons).

Yahchanan [John] 10:29 - The Father is greater than all (others).

Yahchanan [John] 12:28 - Yahshua said, "Father, esteem Your Name." A voice answered. Was it Yahshua answering himself? Are they "one and the same person"?

Yahchanan [John] 14:1 - You believe in Yahweh, believe ALSO in me (two persons).

Yahchanan [John] 14:25 - My words are not mine, but His who sent me (two persons: sender/sent).

Yahchanan [John] 14:28 - My FATHER is greater than I - truly (two persons; Father & Son).

Yahchanan [John] 15:1 - I am the vine. My FATHER is the vine dresser; two different parties.

Yahchanan [John] 15:9 - The Father loved me, so I haved loved you (three parties; Father, son & disciples).

Yahchanan [John] 15:10 - If you love me you will keep my commandments just as I have kept my Father's commandments.

Yahchanan [John] 15:24 - They hated BOTH me AND My Father (two persons).

Yahchanan [John] 16:3 - You have not known the Father nor me (two parties; Father & Son).

Yahchanan 16:28 - **I CAME down of the Father ... and GO to the Father. Did Yahshua go to himself?

Yahchanan [John] 16:32 - I am not alone, for the Father is with me (two persons).

Yahchanan [John] 17:1 - Yahshua communicated ["prayed"] to the Father. Did he communicate ["pray"] to himself?

Yahchanan [John] 17:3 - ETERNAL LIFE is knowing you, the ONLY TRUE ALMIGHTY ONE, AND Yahshua Messiah whom you sent. Do we want eternal life? If so, believe in the Father and the Son (two persons).

Yahchanan [John] 17:4 - I esteemed you on earth, and finished the work You gave me to do (the Boss & the workman). Yahchanan [John]17:5 - Now Father, esteem me. Two parties; one is Superior, one inferior).

Yahchanan [John] 17:11 - Father, keep my disciples, that they may be ONE AS WE ARE ONE. Yahshua and his Father were "one" just as the 12 apostles should be one; that is, one in purpose and doctrine, of one accord and in agreement.

Yahchanan [John] 17:18 - As YOU sent ME, so I send them into the world. Three parties: You, me, and them.

Yahchanan [John] 17:21 - That they may all be one in US; you and I. Us equals two or more persons.

Yahchanan [John] 17:22 - That the Apostles may be one as WE are ONE. Were the apostles only one person, rather than 12 persons? Just as the apostles were 12 individual persons, but with one goal, so the Heavenly Father and His son were two individual persons with one goal.

Acts 2:24* - Here we have TWO persons: One ALIVE, one DEAD. Yahshua, being dead, could not raise himself. Who did? Yahweh raised him from the grave - from death (Acts 3:14,15).

Acts 2:27 - Yahshua was not left in the grave; he was raised from the grave ['hell'], from the dead (vs. 32). By Whom? By the power of Yahweh (two persons are referred to here).

Roman 1:4 - Declared to be the son of Yahweh, ... by his resurrection from the dead (two persons).

Galatians 1:1 - Yahweh (the Father) raised Yahshua (the Son) from the dead. Yahshua was subject to death, but his Father was not subject to death.

Ephesians 6:23 - Peace to all from Yahweh the Father AND from Yahshua. Two separate and distinct persons.

Philippians. 1:2 - Love and peace to you from Yahweh our Father AND from Yahshua the Messiah. Two seperate and distinct parties are mentioned here.

Colossians 1:1 - Shaul an apostle of Yahshua Messiah by the will of Yahweh (three persons: Shaul, Yahweh, & Yahshua).

1 Thessalonians 1:1 - Peace from Yahweh the Father ANDthe redeemer Yahshua (two persons; Father & Son).

2 Thessalonians 1:2 - Love and peace to you from Yahweh the Father AND from Yahshua the Messiah (two persons).

1 Timothy 1:1 - Shaul, an Apostle of Yahshua by command of Yahweh AND Yahshua the Messiah (two persons).

1 Timothy 1:2 - Love, mercy and peace from Yahweh the Father, AND from Yahshua the Messiah.

2 Timothy 1:2 - Love and peace from Yahweh the Father AND from Yahshua our redeemer.

Titus 1:1 - Shaul, a servant of Yahweh, AND an apostle of Yahshua.

Philemon 3 - Love and peace to you (1) from Yahweh our Father AND (2) from Yahshua Messiah.

Hebrews 1:1 - Yahweh in times past spoke through the prophets, but in these last days spoke to us by His son.

Yaaqob [James] 1:1 - James, a servant of (1) Yahweh, and (2) Yahshua.

1 Kepha [Peter]. 1:3 - Blessed be Yahweh, the Father of our redeemer, Yahshua.

2 Kepha [Peter]. 1:2 - Love and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of Yahweh, AND of Yahshua Messiah (two parties).

1 Yahcahan [John] 1:3 - Our fellowship is with the Father, AND with His son Yahshua the Messiah.

1 Yahchanan [John] 2:1 - If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Yahshua the Messiah (Father Yahweh & advocate Yahshua (two persons). 2 Yahchanan [John] 9 - Whoever abides in the doctrine of Messiah has BOTH the Father AND the son.

Yahdah [Jude] 1 - Yahweh the Father, AND Yahshua Messiah (two persons).

Yahdah [Jude] 4 - Some deny the only Yahweh, AND our redeemer Yahshua the Messiah (two persons).

Revelation 1:1* - The revelation which Yahweh gave to Himself. No, Yahweh did not give the revelation to himself, but to His son Yahshua the Messiah.

Revelation 1:4* - A salutation from two persons: (1) Him who is, who was, and is to come (the eternal Yahweh);

And from Yahshua Messiah the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, etc. (vs. 5).

Revelation 1:9* - The word of Yahweh and the testimony of Yahshua: Two persons.

Revelation 2:8* - The words of him who died (Yahshua). It is impossible for the Father to die, therefore Yahshua is not one and the same person as the Father.

Revelation 2:26 - He who overcomes, I (Yahshua) will give power over the nations, even as I myself received power from my Father (vs. 27). Two persons: The lesser receives power from the other greater.

Revelation 3:5 - Two persons: one of which will confess our names before the other. Who are these two? Father Yahweh and His son Yahshua.

Revelation 3:12* - He who overcomes, I (Yahshua,Vs. 11) will make him a pillar in the temple of MY ALMIGHTY; and write on him the name of MY ALMIGHTY; etc. Yahshua's ALIMIGHTY was someone other than himself.

Revelation 3:14 - The words of the the faithful and true witness, the first perfected of Yahweh's creation. Two persons spoken of: (1) Almighty the Creator, and (2) the one who was first perfected - the True Witness (Yahshua).

Revelation 3:21 - Overcomers will sit with me (Yahshua) in my throne, as I overcame and sit with my Father in His throne. Two thrones and two persons are spoken of: (1) the Father and His throne, and (2) the son and his throne.

Revelation 4:2-11 - He who sat upon the throne (Revelation 4:2,3,9,10; 5:1,7; 19:4; 20:11; 21:5), was Yahweh, the Almighty. Yahshua, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, the Lamb who was slain, and who opened the seven seals (Revelation 5:2-10); was not Yahweh. He stood before the throne on which the Father (Yahweh) sat: two persons.

Revelation 5:11-13 - Praises were given to (1) Him who sits on the throne, and (2) the Lamb who was slain.

Revelation 6:16 - Hide us from (1) Him who sits on the throne, and (2) the wrath of the Lamb: Two persons.

Revelation 7:9,10 - Redemption belongs to our Almighty, and to the Lamb: Two persons.

Revelation 7:17 - The Lamb, now on the throne, on his Father's right hand (Hebrews 1:3), will be their shepherd; and Yahweh will wipe away all tears: Two persons.

Revelation 11:15 - The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of Yahweh, and of His Messiah: two persons.

Revelation 12:17 - Those who keep the commandments of Yahweh (first person), and who bear testimony of Yahshua (second person).

Revelation 14:1,4 - These have the Father's Name written in their foreheads (Greek - Father and son's name), and are the firstfruits to Yahweh AND the Lamb.

Revelation 14:12 - Those who keep the commandments of Yahweh AND the faith of Yahshua: two persons.

Revelation 15:3* - Three separate persons are named here: Yahweh, the Lamb, and Moshe. If Moshe and Yahweh are not one and the same persons, why should we think the Lamb and Yahweh are one and the same person?

Revelation 19:4-7 - Four parties are named here: Yahweh the Almighty, The Lamb (Yahshua, the bridegroom), the bride of Messiah, a great multitude.

Revelation 20:6 - They will be priests (1) of Yahweh and (2) of the Messiah

Revelation 21:9,10 - Three parties: Yahweh, the Lamb, and the bride.

Revelation 21:22 - Two parties are named: Yahweh and the Lamb. These are the temple in the New Jerusalem.

Revelation 22:1 - The river of life flows from the throne of Yahweh AND of the Lamb (two persons).

Revelation 22:3 - No more curse will be there for the throne of Yahweh And of the Lamb will be in the city: two persons.

*Conclusion of these thoughts

To create only ONE person from these two: 

(1) Yahweh the Father (who sits on the throne), and

(2) Yahshua the son (the Messiah, the Lamb);

Requires too much bending of terms, titles, names, logic, facts, and Scriptures. It is much better to accept the "sincere milk of the word" (1 Kepha [Peter] 2:2), and "receive with meekness the engrafted word" of Yahweh (Yaaqob [James] 1:21),

"...which is able to instruct you for redemption through faith in the Messiah Yahshua. For all Scripture given by inspiration of Yahweh is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of Yahweh may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all righteous works" (2 Timothy 3:16,17).

One righteous work which we should continually promote is FAITH; Faith in the following:

(1) Faith in the one Supreme Being who has LIVED ETERNALLY. His Name is Yahweh, the Creator of the heavens and the earh and all things in them.

(2) Faith in Yahweh's son; Yahshua the Messiah, who DIED to redeem sinners and arose again the third day. He was "declared to be the son of Yahweh... by his resurrection from the dead (Romans 1:1-4).

** Yahshua Messiah the son of Yahweh CAME OUT OF THE FATHER in the very same way sons and daughters 'come out of' human fathers; Yahshua Messiah was begotten by the set apart ["holy"] spirit of Yahweh, and was born of a woman. Those who do not acknowledge that Yahshua Messiah CAME IN THE FLESH, are ANTI-MESSIAHS, as Yahchanan [John] plainly states in 1 Yahchanan [John] 4:2-6.

(Edited)

LET US MAKE MAN IN OUR IMAGE

Genesis 1:26,27

By Voy Wilks

8/31/98

"Then Elohim said, 'Let us make man in our image, after our likeness'" (Gen. 1:26, RSV).

Monotheism means one. Any person who believes in the Trinity or the Duality cannot properly claim to believe in Monotheism. The reason being, Trinity means three, Duality means two, while Monotheism means one - One theos, or One Elohim, not two, three, or a dozen. Of course,, Trinitarians and Dualists will heartily disagree, but this is fact. This is Truth. Monotheism means ONE. Perhaps a better term is Mono-el-ism; ONE EL.

Let Us

Because the words us and our appear in Genesis 1:26, "Let us make man in our images and our likeness, Trinitarians say, "Ah ha! This proves the Trinity." But surprise: Dualist say, "Ah ha! This proves the Duality of Yahweh." Isn't this amazing? It seems we have a choice. Based on these two little words, we can believe in the Trinity, or we can believe in Duality, all the while referring to these as Monotheism. Amazing!

After this astonishing revelation, let us now look at Genesis 1:27:

"So Elohim created man in HIS own image, in the image of Elohim HE created him; male and female HE created them."

Comparison

Genesis 1:26 contains three plural pronouns. Genesis 1:27 contains three singular pronouns. All refer to the same person - the Creator. If Trinitarians and Dualists can ignore verse 27 with its singular pronouns, perhaps I should have the privilege of ignoring verse 26 with its plural pronouns. I speak lightly, of course, to encourage thought and study. My preference is, none of us should ignore Biblical Scripture as originally given.

Image and Likeness

Have you noticed? Image and likeness are not plural words, but singular; in Hebrew as well as English. Dr. Bullinger pointed this out, even though he was a Trinitarian. Elohim made man in the image of Elohim, not images of Elohim. This indicates the image (singular) of one person, not two or three persons. The same is true of likeness. The word is singular.

A Translator's Footnote (Gen. 1:26)

RSV Harper Study Bible, notes by Harold Lindsell.

"Let us make man. Many interpret us to mean the Trinity, ... but probably early readers understood the word as the plural of majesty, just as the plural Elohim (Hebrew) is used of God to denote his majesty and attributes. Another possible interpretation is the picture of God consulting with his angelic court, the host of heaven (1 Kings 22:19), or the sons of God (Job 1:6)." (Emphasis added).

It is interesting to note that Harold Lindsell believed in the Trinity, indicated by his note on Mt. 28:19, nevertheless he realized Gen. 1:26 does not promote the Trinity. He spoke of "early readers" who understood the word as the plural of majesty. "Early readers" would be the Saints of antiquity and the disciples of the first century C.E. who had no knowledge of Duality or Trinity (See The Christian Doctrine of God, Vol. 1, by the noted Theologian, Emil Brunner, pages 205-237; published by Westminister Press, Philadelphia, 1946).

The Reference: 1st Kings 22:19

When we consult the reference given by Mr. Lindsell (2 Kings 22:19), we see that his point is certainly worth considering:

"And Micaiah said, 'Therefore hear the word of Yahweh: I saw Yahweh sitting on his throne, and all of the host of heaven standing beside him on his right hand and on his left; and Yahweh said,

"'Who will entice Ahab that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-Gilead?' And one said one thing and another said another. Then a spirit came forward and stood before Yahweh, saying, 'I will entice him.' And Yahweh said to him, 'By what means?'

"'I will go forth and be a lying spirit in the mouth of all of his prophets.' And he said, 'You are to entice him, and you shall succeed; go forth and do so.'

"Now therefore behold, Yahweh has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these your prophets; Yahweh has spoken evil concerning you" (1 Kings 22:19-22, RSV).

We see that Yahweh consulted with his celestial court on this occasion. He may have done the same in the beginning (Gen. 1:26). His celestial court consisted of the following:

(1) Yahweh

(2) The angels. Note Yahshua was never an angel (Heb. 1:5,13).

(3) The living creatures (the living beasts); that is, the Cherubim.

(4) No one else was present, apparently.

Footnote, Genesis 1:26

New English Bible

"The plural us (Gen. 3:22; 11:7) may be a majestic plural, or else refer to minor divine beings thought to surround God, like the courtiers of a human king (1 Kings 22:19-22)."

Only One Yahweh & Only One True El

Since there is only one Yahweh and only one true El (Deut. 6:4; Neh. 9:6; John 17:3), this confirms Yahshua was not present in the beginning (1) as the Creator, or (2) as a second Yahweh (Gen. 1:26); nor was he present in the days of Ahab (1 Kings 22:19).

"To you it was shown, that you might know that Yahweh is Elohim; there is no other besides HIM. ... know therefore this day, and lay it to your heart, that Yahweh is Elohim in heaven above and on earth beneath; there is no other" (Deut. 4:35,39, RSV).

Deut. 6:4

Hear, O Israel: Yahweh our Elohim is ONE Yahweh, ..." (Deut. 6:4).

One is translated from the Hebrew word echad, equal in every respect to the English word, one. Echad is a cardinal number, meaning one as in one, two, three, etc. A cardinal number establishes how many, whereas an ordinal number establishes a place in a sequence, such as first, second, third, etc. Yahweh is not first among several. Instead, he is the ONE true El; the ONLY Yahweh who exist (2 Sam. 22:32; Ps. 83:18; Isa. 43:10; 44:6; 45:5,6,21,22; Mark 12:28-32; Luke 18:19; Rev. 15:4).

There are more than sixty Scriptures which declare there is one Yahweh; one true Elohim so, is it rational to ignore 60 Scriptures in preference to three little words in Genesis 1:26?

Conclusion

Since there are more than sixty Scriptures which declare there is one Yahweh, the evidence indicates we must accept the three plural pronouns in Genesis 1:26 as Mr. Lindsell suggested:

(1) As the plural of majesty, not as a plurality of persons; a plurality of Deities, or

(2) Accept the view that the only Yahweh who exists consulted with his Angelic Court, as illustrated in 2 Kings 22:19.

Scriptures do not support the doctrine of the Trinity, neither do they support the doctrine of Duality of Deities. Scriptures teach Monotheism; One Yahweh - One true El.

"You believe that Yahweh is one; you do well; the demons believe also, and tremble" (James 2:19).

"TELL US"

Isaiah 41:21-26

By Voy Wilks

3/26/99

Throughout the Scriptures most references to Yahweh use singular pronouns; I, me, my, mine, he, him, his, etc. Why is this? The answer is, Yahweh truly is ONE, so naturally, singular pronouns are associated with Yahweh, the El, of Israel.

"Hear, O Israel: Yahweh our Elohim is one Yahweh: ... (Deut. 6:4, KJV).

"Ye [Israel, Verse 1] are my witnesses, saith Yahweh, and my servant whom I have chosen, that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no El formed, neither shall there be ANY AFTER ME. I, even I am Yahweh; and beside me there is no savior" (Isa. 43:10,11).

In a few references, however, Scriptures do use plural pronouns, even when the One Yahweh is spoken of. There is an explanation for each, as in the following quotation:

"Produce your cause, saith Yahweh; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the king of Jacob. Let them bring them forth, and show US what shall happen: let them show the former things, what they be, that WE may consider them, or declare to US things for to come. Show the things that are to come hereafter that WE may know that ye are gods: ye, do good, or do evil, that WE may be dismayed and behold it together. ...

"Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work is nought: an abomination is he that chooseth you. I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising of the sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall come upon princes as upon mortar, and as the potter treadeth clay. Who hath declared from the beginning, that WE may know? And before time, that WE may say, He is righteous? there is none that declareth, yea, there is none that heareth your words" (Isa. 41:21-26, KJV).

In these verses, us and we are used several times in connection with the one Yahweh. Why is this?

o Some might claim these verses support the doctrine of the Trinity. But no. The Trinity is a false doctrine. It is not true. As noted above, there is only ONE El. "Before me, no El was formed, neither shall there be [any] after me" (Isa. 43:10).

o Some might claim these verses support the doctrine of the Twinity (the Duality); two Els, two Yahwehs. But no. We have just found that Yahweh is one Yahweh. THERE IS NO OTHER (Deut. 6:4). "Before me, no El was formed nor shall there be any after me" (Isa. 43:10, RSV).

What, then, can we say about these plural pronouns in reference to Yahweh? Long ago, wise men reported we shuld notice the context; note the general message before, in, and after the verse being studied, Therefore, let us do so at this time. Go back to verse one of Isaiah 41.

"Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew their strength: let them come near; let them speak: let US come near together to judgment" (Isa. 41:1).

We see that Yahweh calls to the people of the Coast Lands. "Let us meet together." Both Yahweh and the peoples of the Coast Lands.

In the verses which follow, Yahweh reveals to his listeners some of his majestic deeds. Idolaters, on the other hand, encourage each other in the creation of and worship to their idols (Isa. 41:5-7).

Now note: The Most High brings Israel into the picture, and reassures his chosen people of his continuing love. "You are my servant. Have no fear. I will help you" (Isa. 41:8-20).

So we now have THREE PARTIES: (1) Yahweh, (2) Israel, and (3) those who worship idols. Yahweh and Israel stand together. And what happens?

Set forth your case (you idolaters). Give proof of your power. Your great deeds. Tell US: (Us = Yahweh, Israel, and the gathered idolaters). Tell us what is to happen. Declare to us who are assembled here the things which will come to pass hereafter, so we will know you are gods. Yahweh's summation is,

"Behold, they (the idols) are all a delusion; their works are nothing; their molten images are empty wind" (Isa. 41:29, RSV).

Helpful Quotations From Other Versions

o "Present your case, ..." (Isa. 41:21, Berkeley Version). Footnote: "In verses 1-4 worshipers of idols are addressed; in verses 21-24 the idols are challenged."

o "Listen ... come now and speak, ... The court is ready for your case" (Isa. 41:1, TLB).

o "Elohim says, be silent and listen to me, you distant lands. Get ready to present your case in court: you will have your chance to speak" (Isa. 41:1, Good News Bible); and verse 21: "Yahweh the king of Israel has this to say, you gods of the nations, present your case. Bring the best arguments you have. ... Explain to the court the things of the past, ..."

Conclusion

It is significant that none of these versions refer to Isa. 41 as a support for the Trinity. This is true of reference books, also, which were consulted. They were to honest to claim this verse supports the Trinity or the Duality.

In reviewing Isaiah chapter 41, we see clearly, in the use of us and we, there is no allusion to a Trinity or a Duality of Deities. Instead, symbolically at least, Yahweh challenged the peoples of distant lands to meet with him and his people Israel for a face to face encounter; a court session:

"Let US decide for once and for all time about these idols: Do they have power to do good, to do evil, or to predict the future? No. They are as empty wind" (paraphrase).

Yahweh, the one, true El has this power. He can predict, then make it come to pass. He can also bring salvation. Idols can do nothing.

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Jews for Judaism

Let us Create in Genesis 1:26-27 doesn't prove trinity

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