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What It Is Verses What You Think It Is
Unaligned Church is not a place of confusion, discord or interested in advocating lies of the devils. We only promote the truth of Hashem and teach holy doctrine. Sadly, over the eons, people have butchered and cut and added and subtracted from Yahwehs Book (Bible), which he strictly forbid mortals to do. This cutting, editing and mistranslation of the scared texts has left the church divided on whether or not people should believe or reject the canon book (excluding book Adam & Chavah, that is a fake and not written by a Hebrew.) UC has done extensive study and research on this topic, prayed and our teams have fasted over whether or not we should teach the 266. Yahweh made it know to us that those books are important and needed. Although a soul can still make it to heaven on the 66, the 200 provides insight, clarity and spiritual understanding of known events and people in the Torah (Old Testament) and New Testament. We want to take a moment and clarify a huge misunderstanding of what you may know of the 200 and the false claims circling around those canon books. First, let's talk about the word "Apocrypha" and its meaning, why it's a thing and then what Yahweh says about his Book. "Apocrypha" comes from the Greek word Apokrufoß/Apokrypha/Ajpovkrufo), means "things that are hidden" or "secret."
Yet, this word and its human-made meaning is a direct violation of Isaiah 45:19, Isaiah 48:16, Amos 3:7, Luke 8:17, John 18:20, 2 Corinthians 4:2, Acts 26:26. Furthermore "The Apocrypha" refers to two collections of ancient Jewish and Christian writings that have certain affinities with the various books of the Torah and New Testament, but were not canonized by Christians as a whole: the Old Testament Apocrypha, which are still viewed as canonical by some Christians and the New Testament Apocrypha, which are not. So, what exactly is it? Well, the Torah Apocrypha, often referred to simply as "The Apocrypha" is a collection of Jewish books that are included in the Old Testament canons of Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians, but not of Protestants, all of which divided over petty indifferences and have their own beliefs about the Book, which is exactly where the error lies. People decided what was okay and what wasn't okay and were never led of Yahweh to do this. Which this act of humans is another crime against Hashem who told humanity to never add or subtract to His Word. Proverbs 30: 5-6, Deuteronomy 4: 2, Deuteronomy 12: 32, Galatians 1:6-9, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Revelation 22:18-19, 2 Timothy 3:16 and Enoch himself said it was wrong and forbid people to add or subject to his book and all the books the Lord planned to write later, for Enoch was told there would be other books by other people and those books were not to be touched or thrown out.
The issue here lies with people's preferences and comfort levels. How is it right to believe Jude 1:14, but then not the actual chapter in Enoch where it was referenced? How is it people call Enoch a fantasy and sci-fi, when the entire Book is fantasy and sci-fi? No one should treat Hashem's Book like candy and throw out the pieces they don't like simply because they can't believe it or choose to not believe it. Most of the "Lost Books" were composed in Hebrew prior to the Christian era, but they never were accepted by the Hebrews/Jews as part of the Hebrew canon. At an early date they were translated into Greek and in this form came to be used by Christians as early as the end of the first century A.D. They were eventually included in Christian copies of the Greek Old Testament and later, the Latin Vulgate. The Protestant Reformers, while affirming the unique authority of the Hebrew canon, allowed that the books of the Apocrypha were useful for reading. Over time, however, the Apocrypha has fallen into disuse among Protestants.
The Roman Catholic Apocrypha comprises Tobit, Judith, Additions to Esther, Additions to Daniel (including the Prayer of Azariah and the Three Young Men, Susanna and Bel and the Dragon), Wisdom Of Solomon, Ecclesiasticus (Sirach/Ben Sira), Baruch, 1 Baruch, Letter Of Jeremiah, 1 Maccabees and 2 Maccabees. The Greek Orthodox Church includes 1 Esdras, Psalm 151, Prayer of Manasseh, and 3 Maccabees, with 4 Maccabees in an appendix. The Russian Orthodox Church includes 1 Esdras, 2 Esdras, Psalm 151, and 3 Maccabees. In the Roman Catholic canon, Prayer of Manasseh, 1 Esdras, and 2 Esdras are placed in an appendix without indicating canonicity.
Many of these texts are closely related to Old Testament books. For instance, 1 Esdras retells material from 2 Chronicles 35:1-36:23, Ezra, and Nehemiah 7: 6-12; Psalm 151 claims to be an additional psalm of David. Noteworthy are the Additions to Esther, which add prayers by Mordecai and Esther to the Book Of Esther, adding a deeper dimension to the text. The Additions To Daniel serve different purposes: Susanna shows Hashem's vindication of the faithful, while Bel & The Dragon condemns idolatry. The Prayer Of Azariah and the Three Young Men is a prayer of trust in Yahweh while in the fiery furnace. Note, this is a story that the 66 already has, but this book goes into more detail and tells the real Hebrew names of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, which are Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. The Prayer Of Manasseh expresses repentance and trust in Hashem’s grace. The Letter of Jeremiah denounces idolatry and Baruch praises Wisdom as the Law.
Two additional Wisdom books are found in The Apocrypha. The Wisdom Of Solomon, attributed to Solomon, discusses the future rewards for the righteous and punishments for the ungodly, extols the virtues of Wisdom, and, by recounting the exodus, highlights God's elevation of Israel through the consequences faced by her enemies. The mentions of the preexistence and immortality of the soul confirms the book of Enoch, who was shown these wonders in depth. Ecclesiasticus presents the teachings of a Jewish teacher and leader named Yehoshua, in English is “Joshua” that later translates into “Jesus”. Jesus/Joshua is the very man who Moshe (Moses) assigned over Israel. He is not a deity, he is not the promised Messiah and he is not be confused with the modern misspelling and mistranslation of Yeshua Christ, whose name is not Jesus or spelled as Christians know the name to be today. His Hebrew name and spelling is Yeshua, but despite this error, Christ doesn't send someone to Hell over mispronunciation of his name or is that important for one's salvation, but it is important to note people have rejected Sirach/BenSira when they see the translated name and assume his book is a farce since there is one Christ. But at UC, origin matters for this very reason so something as minor as this can be explained and justify Sirach/Ben Sira's Ruwah inspired text as canon.
Now that you understand how the author of Sirach/Ben Sira is Jesus, note how similar its writings are to Proverbs, offering practical advice for daily life and equating Wisdom with the Law. It shares many similarities with the ethical teachings in the New Testament, notably the Book of James. Among the most renowned books in The Apocrypha are the legends of two obscure Jewish figures. Judith, set during Nebuchadnezzar's reign, narrates the courageous acts of a beautiful Jewish widow who, with faith and bravery, saves her people in a critical time. Tobit, set in the Assyrian exile period, blends elements of quest, romance, and triumph over evil, portraying God's healing of the faithful Tobit and the rescue of the unfortunate widow Sarah. It reflects the evolving angelology and demonology in Judaism and underscores the significance of charitable acts, drawing parallels with ethical teachings in the New Testament, including a variation of the Golden Rule.
Four books bear the name Maccabees, linked to the Jewish heroes who fought in the Maccabean Revolt led by Judas Maccabeus against the Greek ruler Antiochus IV in the 2nd century B.C. The longest and most detailed account, 1 Maccabees, provides vital historical insight into the rebellion. Apart from advocating for the revolt and resisting the Hellenization of Judaism, the author emphasizes the belief that taking initiative and trusting in God leads to divine support. On the other hand, 2 Maccabees delves into theological themes like martyrdom, the redemptive nature of martyr suffering, bodily resurrection, prayers for the deceased, and saintly intercession. These books are crucial for grasping the historical context of Hanukkah, a festival stemming from the Maccabean Revolt. In contrast, 4 Maccabees creatively expands on the martyrdoms in 2 Maccabees by blending Greek and Jewish philosophies. It upholds the belief in the immortality of the righteous and eternal punishment for the wicked, emphasizing the supremacy of inspired reason guided by the Law over human impulses.
Third Maccabees shifts focus from the Maccabees to the challenges faced by Egyptian Jews in the late 3rd century B.C., highlighting Hashem's faithfulness to his people.
Attributed to Ezra, 2 Esdras responds to the A.D. 70 Roman destruction of Jerusalem. The text explores God's justice following the defeat of the Israelites by a godless nation, discussing sin's nature and relation to Adam, human understanding limitations, apocalyptic signs, judgment, the state between death and final judgment, the fall of the Roman Empire, and the awaited Messiah. Notably, 2 Esdras shares striking similarities with the contemporary Book of Revelation in its overall themes and details.
The Jews wrote numerous other works that are not included in any Christian canon. Many of them were attributed to major Old Testament figures; they are called the Pseudepigrapha. Although the literature is too vast and varied to summarize here, many Pseudepigrapha contain visionary journeys through Heaven (or a series of heavens) and Sheol and the stages of Hell (jailhouse for souls who reject Elohim), an increased interest in angels and demons, speculations on the origins of sin and the nature of the final judgment, various expectations of a Messiah, predictions of the end of time and ethical exhortations.
The New Testament Apocrypha is an amorphous collection of writings that are for the most part either about, or pseudonymously attributed to, New Testament figures. These books are generally modeled after the literary forms found in the New Testament: there are apocryphal gospels, acts, letters and revelations. Unlike the Old Testament Apocrypha, the New Testament Apocrypha have never been viewed as canonical by any of the major branches of Christianity and the real ones that have been proven are historical valid and part of Yahweh’s original “series of books”, as Yahweh defined in Jubilees.
Numerous apocryphal gospels were produced by early Christians. Many of them, such as the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary. Others fill in gaps in the New Testament Gospels, usually with a heightened sense of the miraculous. The Protevangelium of James, for example, tells the story of Mary's birth, childhood, and eventual marriage to Joseph (a widower with children), culminating in a detailed account of the birth of Jesus (in a cave) and a strong affirmation of Mary's virginity. The Infancy Gospel of Thomas narrates Yeshua's childhood from age five to age twelve, with the child Yeshua performing numerous miracles, which contradicts how many theologians claim Christ only did his first miracles in the 4 Gospels. The Gospel of Nicodemus (also called the Acts Of Pilate or Letters Of Pilate), provides a detailed account of Yeshua’s trial and descent into Sheol and into the area of Hell where the Old Testament stands are held captive and Acts 2: 31 confirms. The Gospel of Peter presents, after an otherwise straightforward account of the crucifixion, a vivid narration of the resurrection of Yeshua.
The apocryphal Acts (Acts of Andrew, Acts of John, Acts of Paul, Acts of Peter, and Acts of Thomas) purport to trace the journeys of the apostles, with Thomas going all the way to India. Three features in these books stand out. First, they are filled with supernatural deeds: miracles abound, especially the raising of the dead, and even a talking lion gets baptized. Second, they promote a celibate lifestyle, even among husbands and wives. Third, they glorify martyrdom, especially among the apostles: Andrew is crucified, Paul is beheaded, Peter is crucified upside down, and Thomas is executed with spears; only John is spared a martyr's death. There are also apocryphal letters (3 Corinthians, Letter To The Laodiceans, Col 4: 16, Titus), which tend to reflect heretical notions and apocryphal apocalypses (Apocalypse of Peter and Apocalypse of Paul). The latter present, in contrast to the relatively reserved statements in the New Testament, vivid descriptions of Hell, where sinners are punished in accordance with their sins. In addition, the Apocalypse o Paul purports to give a detailed narration of Paul’s rapture to the Third Heaven (2 Col 12: 2).
For context purposes, in Hebrew Heaven is properly spelled as Shamayim (Hebrew: שָׁמַיִם šāmayīm, "heavens, sky above all skies"). It is the home and the dwelling place of Yahweh, Ruach Hakodesh/Ruwah (Holy Spirit) who is Yahweh’s isha (wife), Yeshua, the only Begotten Son of Yahweh and Ruwah, seraphim (winged serpents that can shift their forms at will and become human or balls of light) and other heavenly beings, such as animals, cherubims, opiums, etc. All these beings are found in Enoch.
Okay... That Was A Lot To Take In. What Should You Consider Now?
Breathe. It's okay if you don't believe it or question this truth, that's only normal when you have been conditioned and raised to see only the 66 and nothing else. Whether you apply the truth or reject it, should you try to apply it in your life long term or short term, we suggest the following tips our ministry team has put together to help you get started.
Tip 1: Start With An Open Mind
Approach these texts with a willingness to learn and explore new ideas. Embrace the diversity of perspectives and teachings within the canon books and allow Ruwah (Holy Spirt) to show you the whole truth as it was intended from the start. Test the scripture, compare precept upon precept to see if it is valid.
Tip 2: Seek Accurate Knowledge
Unaligned Church, faculty and staff places a strong emphasis on seeking accurate knowledge over flawed and bias knowledge. As you delve into the canon books, be discerning and critically evaluate the information presented. Seek reliable sources and consult trusted Christian scholars who understand the 200 to help deepen your understanding. You can also consult us if you have brief questions, but questions that go beyond what support agents are allowed to answer will be forwarded to authorized ministers and pastors of our flock and they will answer your questions to the best of their ability.
Knowledge Scriptures: Provers 18: 15, Colossians 1: 19, John 16: 13, John 8: 32, 1 Timothy 2: 4, Titus 1: 1, James 1: 5, Hosea 4: 6,
Here's something to keep in mind with this tip. The difference between general and accurate knowledge is implied in the Greek Scriptures. The original Greek speaks of gnoʹsis, "knowledge", and e·piʹgno·sis, "accurate knowledge". The first, according to Greek scholar W. E. Vine, means “primarily a seeking to know, an enquiry, investigation,” especially of spiritual truth in the context of the Scriptures. E·piʹgno·sis, according to Greek scholar Thayer, means “precise and correct knowledge.” Paul instructed Christians to strive for accurate knowledge, so when you study to show thyself approved, ask Hashem to guide you to proper, accredited sources that are free of bias and speculation.
Tip 3: Reflect & Apply
The canon books are not meant to be read passively, but rather to be engaged with actively. Take the time to reflect on the teachings and apply them to your own life if you arel ed by the Spirit to do so. Consider how the wisdom within their texts can shape your understanding of the Book. Remember, Unaligned Church is dedicated to providing accurate, factual canon books while rejecting false doctrines. Our mission is to empower individuals to seek the truth and make their own conclusions without judgment.
Resource: Bible Tools
We invite you to embark on this journey of exploration and discovery, as you delve into the depths of the 266 canon books and uncover the wisdom they hold. May your exploration of the 266 canon books be enlightening and transformative. Happy reading!
--UC Ministry Team
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