Tsiyon Messianic Radio Newsletter - Vol 19.05 - 11/21/6023
TAM - 02/02/2024 AD
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From Eliyahu |
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Can you imagine a Nazi Jesus?
Can you imagine renowned Christian theologians reinterpreting the Gospels to
sell the idea of a Nazi Jesus? Even rewriting the New Testament to support
that narrative? That happened in Germany in the WWII era. The description of
the book The Aryan Jesus by Susannah Heschel explains:
Was Jesus a Nazi? During
the Third Reich, German Protestant theologians, motivated by racism and
tapping into traditional Christian anti-Semitism, redefined Jesus as an
Aryan and Christianity as a religion at war with Judaism. In 1939, these
theologians established the Institute for the Study and Eradication of
Jewish Influence on German Religious Life. In The Aryan Jesus,
Susannah Herschel shows that during the Third Reich, the Institute
became the most important propaganda organ of German Protestantism,
exerting a widespread influence and producing a nazified Christianity
that placed anti-Semitism at its theological center. Based on years of
archival research, The Aryan Jesus examines the membership and
activities of this controversial theological organization. With
headquarters in Eisenach, the Institute sponsored propaganda conferences
throughout the Nazi Reich and published books defaming Judaism,
including a dejudaized version of the New Testament and a catechism
proclaiming Jesus as the savior of the Aryans. Institute
members--professors of theology, bishops, and pastors--viewed their
efforts as a vital support for Hitler's war against the Jews. [See
search term The Aryan Jesus at Amazon.com]
From the stories of famous
Christians, such as Corrie Ten Boom, who aided the persecuted Jews, one
might think that Christians under the Nazi regime opposed the demonic
onslaught of Hitler. Sadly, such Christians were in the minority. Most
buckled under the Nazi pressure, even aiding and supporting the evil Nazis.
So what's my point? Simply
this: Under pressure most professed believers (not just German
believers) are easily led far from the path of the Master, even into the
realms of darkness. Why does this happen? It is self-evident that
innumerable professed believers are not following in the way of the Master,
but are actually following someone or something else. In many cases, people
follow after, and even join in, with the majority of their peers around
them. This is not always bad, to a point. However, abandonment of one's
conscience to follow the crowd leads to sin. The Word warns us:
"Do not follow the
crowd when it does what is wrong; and don't allow the popular view to
sway you into offering testimony for any cause if the effect will be to
pervert justice." (Exodus 23:2)
Only having a real
relationship with the living Lord, in which you actually know and obey Him,
can guard you from such an error. When you put Him first and follow Him
above all else something amazing will happen to you. You might not be seeing
it yourself, but others around you definitely will.
I'm talking about
transformation.
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Transformation is what happens
to the believer who actually obeys the leading of the Lord in his life.
Simply walking with Him, and being trained by Him, purifies the character of
His follower. It is change of the most profound kind, known only to the true
children of God. John explains:
"Beloved, now we are
children of God, and it is not yet revealed what we will be. But we know
that, when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him just
as he is. Everyone who has this hope set on him purifies himself, even
as he is pure." (1 John 3:2-3)
Transformation is the evidence
manifested in the life of each true child of God.
When we allow Him to lead our
way the experience is much like we read about in the Gospels. At first his
disciples were more like the world than they were like Him. Sometimes they
were fearful, while He was faithful. Sometimes they were jealous, while He
was generous. Sometimes they were selfish, while He was selfless. Sometimes
they wanted revenge, while He wanted restoration. Somehow though, His higher
walk called to them, and they followed where He led. In the process, they
were changed in their inner man to be better than they had been, or ever
could have been, without Him. Were they perfect? Not exactly, but they were
definitely being perfected. That's the process of transformation.
Remember that transformation
is a process. As you walk with Him, the One who is perfect, you
become more and more aware of your own imperfections. Don't let that
discourage you. That is not meant to condemn you, but only to help you to
see where He is working to purify and perfect you. Sometimes that process is
very joyous. Other times it can be difficult, and even grievous. Either way,
it is meant to bring out the best of who you can be in Him, and is motivated
by His love for you. Trust Him and stay the course, and one day you will be
amazed at who He has raised you up to be in His Eternal Kingdom!
There is so much to talk about
on how He leads us and transforms us. That's why I know you will enjoy tonight's live stream panel discussion featuring
Abby and Abby's Top Pick Tsiyon Message From the Gospel of Luke!
That's tonight
at 8 PM, Central Time, at Tsiyon.Net
on our live stream. Tell your friends to see this on popular video platforms
using the search term T S I Y O N. Come and enjoy!
In His Name,
Eliyahu
Tsiyon.Org
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