Preamble of the Apostles

CHAPTER 2

The Apostles share with us the pure foundations of truth as they testify of their first-hand experiences with Yeshua of Nazareth and admonish each of us to seek through prayer with Elohim, our own testimonies of the truth. - The special Admonition of the Apostles to all seekers of truth. -The Apostles explain the true status of Paul of Tarsus.

 1 Thus spoke the Apostles of Yeshua: “Herein is the true account of the most important events and teachings in the earthly life of Yeshua of Nazareth, the only begotten son of God; who though glorified and without sin, came to Earth of lowly birth that the path to God would be made clear for all mankind. 

  2 He is our friend and salvation, and so much more than you have known.

  3 We speak to you of the things which we have seen with our own eyes and heard with our own ears, and also of the testimonies of other disciples of that which they have seen and heard; much of which was written and is no more, and some of which was never written except upon the hearts of those who were witnesses.

  4 Verily, the fullness of the truth that has been hidden is now brought into the light that all righteousness may be given unto you.

  5 Know that because of prejudices and false beliefs and partial truths that have prevailed for millenniums, the words of this book shall turn the world upon its head, and many will be those who will fight against it, for it will challenge the foundations of their beliefs.

  6 Therefore, we would ask that when you read these things, which the spirit of God has led you to read, that you would not blindly heed the exhortations of men.

  7 But go in humility to seek out God, in a quiet place of solitude, in the brightness of the Sun. And upon your knees, with palms together, with an open heart humbly desiring to know the light of truth, lift up your face to the warmth of the Sun, and in the name of Yeshua the Messiah, ask to know the truthfulness of our words and of our accounting of the life of our elder Brother of Spirit.

  8 And if you shall ask with a humble spirit, with an open heart, and in all sincerity desiring to know the truth, the spirit of God shall flow into you.

  9 And you shall know the truth and the truth will set your spirit free; and with an overflowing joy in your heart and a clear knowing in your mind, the Holy Spirit of God will testify to you; whereby you may know the truth of all things.

  10 As a child, he was called Yeshua and this was the name by which he was known by his family and friends, save a few who called him Yeshu.

  11 But in Galilee, the land of his holy ministry, Greek prevailed in commerce and among many of the people since the time of Alexander of Macedonia. Under that influence he came to be known throughout the land as Iesous of Nazareth.

  12 In other tongues Yeshua was called still differently and it matters not; for it is enough that a believer calls upon him with the name by which they know him and with a humble spirit, and by that name, he will answer; for though he is called by many names, in many tongues, it is not because of the name, but because of the spirit of the heart that seeks him that he answers; and by no other name except one spoken with a contrite heart and a true desire for truth, will he answer.

  13 To you we give his name Yeshua, the simple name by which he asked his closest friends to call him; that you may know that as you believe in him and follow his teachings and the example of his life, you have the never failing love of your truest friend.

  14 So too do we call Yochanan, his kin who prepared his way, by his birth name, for he and Yeshua were the bridge between the old ways and the new, between the Children of Israel and the world. And likewise, their parents who were observant of the old ways are called by the common names of their birth.

  15 But we wish that you not be burdened with comprehending unfamiliar names, and therefore leave to Embrosewyn, who has been given this work to bring forth, to use names as seems to him best, except where we otherwise direct.

  16 Know that we speak with authority from God, to give the pure foundations of truth to all the world; for we were called by Yeshua, ordained and set apart to be special witnesses to teach his Gospel. To our eternal joy, we walked with him during our earthly sojourn and lived with him during his ministry, and had the humbling honor to know him as no other men ever will.

  17 Therefore, know that Cephas-“The Rock,” the Bonerges-“Sons of Thunder” and sons of Zebedee-- Ya'akov and Yohhanan, Amram, Philip bar Talmai, Yakov of Nazareth, Yuda Toma, Shim’on “the Zealot,” and the Sons of Cleopas - Mattayah, and Yuda declare unto you that our Lord Yeshua lives!

  18 In his love, Yeshua called us out of the world and set us apart to be Apostles of his Gospel; first to the tribe of Judah and the remnants of the twelve tribes in Israel; then to the dispersed tribes of Israel in other lands, and lastly unto the Gentiles.

  19 Among many in the world today we are known as Peter, James, John, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Simon, Matthew-Levi, James, and Jude. But the world truly knows us not. Yet we present you, the seekers of light, also with these names, as they are the ones you may associate with us in your day, though for the most part they are not ours.

  20 Like our Lord, it matters not the names by which we are thought of, but matters only the spirit that carries the thought.

  21 And know that we speak not at this time of two other Apostles whom you shall come to know, whose cherished works for Yeshua have been erased and perverted in the records of men, but are written forever in glory in the annuals of God. And they are numbered among us and speak as one with us.

  22 And there was another; a great Evangelist.  He was not an Apostle among us, but his imprint was indelible.  After his resurrection, Yeshua called the persecutor, Saul of Tarsus unto repentance; and in humility he repented and took the name Paul to signify the change within his heart; that he had been born anew.

  23 He was most learned and eloquent, and much loved for the depth of his faith; truly the inspired seed for a great multiplying of the believers among the Gentiles and of much good in the world.

  24 For the Gentiles were roused in their souls by the teachings of Paul and more receptive to many of the new paths of light that had been given by Yeshua than were the Children of Israel.

  25 Most of the words of Paul were true and wonderful, given as poetry to the soul. Nevertheless, he had contentions with many Apostles, for there were important foundations of truth which he was reluctant to teach because they differed from what he believed, and he had not heard Yeshua teach them as we had; therefore he continued to cling to a few tired prejudices which Yeshua had done away with, or taught differently.

  26 For this cause he was sent only unto the Gentiles who could more abide his ways than the Children of Israel, among whom the Apostles labored first and foremost.

  27 In the millenniums that came to pass, the words and partial understandings of Paul, a convert who knew not Yeshua in life, became the foundation for the faith of many, and the only Gospel known to the Gentiles to whom he preached; while the words of we who spoke the complete truth as we had heard it from the lips of Yeshua, and as we had witnessed by the example of his life, were in great measure lost unto the world.

  28 But we do not lament this; verily it was meant to be; for the world was not prepared to receive the fullness of the truth. Even as Yeshua was rejected by men when he was among them, so the fullness of his teachings required an openness of heart and mind that few could find.

  29 Despite his missteps, Yeshua loved Paul for the great good that he did among the Children of Men, and forgave him for the truths which he taught not, and for the few doctrines which he taught in error; and he resides now in glory, for he fulfilled the full measure of his creation and was faithful unto Yeshua even unto death.

  30 In the days that came to pass after the resurrection of the Lord, other Apostles were called by the authority given to us by Yeshua, both men and women among them, to replace those who had been martyred or sent unto the lost tribes never to return; that there might continue to be twelve special stalwarts of the Messiah, blessed with a personal witness of his divinity, to guide and direct the Children of Light upon the Earth.

  31 As Yeshua had commanded, we went first to the Children of Israel in the land of Palestine, and then unto the tribes of Israel dispersed in many lands, near and far, who had forgotten the God of their fathers, and lastly unto the Gentiles.

  32 Under the direction of the council of the twelve Apostles, others who were strong in the faith were called to be Seventies, charged with a dedication to spreading the good news, and sent forth to every nation, kindred, tongue and peoples that they might find to share the Gospel of Yeshua the Messiah.

  33 And it came to pass that with the Holy Spirit in our hearts and the truth of God guiding our paths, the Gospel of the Celestine Light of Yeshua spread forth among the people of the land that the Children of Light might be found.

  34 We preached that the old ways had become as dust, and that those who followed Yeshua were born into a new light.

  35 A few of the faithful found a place for a fullness of our words, and the Holy Spirit resided fully in their hearts. But many were those who agreed only with a part of our teachings and preferred to cling in some traditions and beliefs to their ways of old.

  36 And they changed the purity of the Gospel of Celestine Light to be pleasing unto them; thus the light was withdrawn in its fullness; and it came to pass that Apostles walked the Earth no more, and the mysteries were hidden again until a more worthy generation should come forth to receive the plentitude of truth and herald the glory to come.

  37 Unto the Children of Light who read these words and seek the truth from God; we say unto you, that you are the chosen generation, for now is the time for the fullness of truth, and it is to you that we speak.

  38 We bear witness that Yeshua came from Heaven to walk among men, to preach the wonder of the Celestine Light and open the door to eternal expansion and happiness.

  39 In humility and purity, he showed by his life the path that all who would know God must follow, and in his love brought forth the resurrection to exaltation for all who walk the path of truth and light.

  40 And he gave a cherished promise of glory, joy and fulfillment, in this life and the next, unto all who repent of their sins, believe in him, obey his teachings and follow his ways.

  41 Wherefore, knowing the path to eternal exaltation that Yeshua made open by his love, should it not be your earnest desire to follow his example and live as he has asked in your short moment upon the Earth; that you may inherit the full promise of eternity?

  42 Verily, like Paul, we call upon you to put away the ways of the world and fulfill the full measure of your creation, for nothing less is worthy of the radiant light that you are, and the endless love of God given unto you."