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The HOLY CRUCIFIXION COVENANT
The Scriptural Record of God's Covenants
A Judeo-Christian Theology of the Paschal Atonement
The concepts of Covenants have long been around among Bible Scholars
and Theologians are not strangers to the Scriptural concepts of God's
Covenants. However, the everyday Believer tends to find their details
a bit much and a block to their popularity (or common knowledge)! So,
let us take a quick and somewhat simple look, here, on this important
doctrine, that it might be more readily understood by Our People out
there. (And how it applies to ZDK.)
Definition of Holy Covenant
In a general sense, a covenant is a compact, league, or confederacy
between two people. However, rather than being just a regular
agreement or contract, which are normally limited by a set time period
(or until the death of one of the parties), covenants are perpetual
or will at least continue for several generations (see also,
Dispensations).
Thus, Holy Covenants are those binding Promises by God to a certain
individual, and their heirs or Descendants. Yet, these Promises are
with conditions, that must be met, to keep the Covenant in force (for
God to do HIS part in keeping the Promise). Consequently, visible
reminders or memorials are often part of a such a Holy Covenant, to
remind both Parties of their duties and obligations.
Now, who are the heirs? Well, we Believe that the ZDK Realm is
the heir to many Biblical Covenants, which we want to participate in
(and keep the conditions, thereof), to reap the blessing from their
Promises. And, we want Our members to be aware of them, and do what
is needed to keep those conditions!
So, what are these promises?
THE HOLY COVENANTS OF THE SCRIPTURES
So, who did God make binding Promises to? And what were those Promises
(and the Blessings)? Or, even more importantly, what are their
conditions, so that we will be able to keep and obtain the results of
those Promises? For, if we do not keep Our Part, how can we expect
God to keep HIS end of the bargain?
So, what are these Holy Coveants?
- 1. ADAMAIC COVENANT:
With the Fall of Man, God began the Adamaic Coveant, that HE would
temporarily cover or pay for Man's sins by the shedding of blood,
thus requiring the use animal sacrifice in their religious
ceremonies. This was begun when God killed animals to clothe Adam
and Eve with animal skins (Genesis 3:21)--which served as the
visible reminder of the Covenant. Moreover, this was the reason
why God had respect unto Able's sacrifce, whereas Cain tried to
cheat HIM with offerings of only the crops of the fields (Genesis
4:3-4). Consequently, this served as a foundation to most of what
was required in the Old Testament. However, as we now have a
PERMENANT Sacrifce for Sins, and have entered into the New
Testament, we need nolonger particiapte in animal sacrifce--nor the
Adamaic Covenant.
- 2. THE NOHIC COVENANT
After the Great Flood, God instituted a covenant with Noah, and
his Descendants (Genesis 9:8-17). This was a Promise to not
destroy the Earth (or World) again by a Flood (with the rainbow
being a visible reminder of the Coveant). However, to keep the
Covenant, certain conditions were required--simple rules that those
who want to remain in Fellowship and continue to gather with God's
People must observe. (For more details, see Our Article on the
Noahic Rules of Fellowship!) Thus, as
We do not want Our world destroyed, We want to participate in that
Holy Covenant--and keep its conditions in Our Realm!
- 3. THE ABRAHAMIC COVENANT or Interstellar Covenant
God Called Abraham and gave him the Great Promise (Genesis
12:1-3)--and to ALL of his Descendants, that they would be as
numerous as the Stars (Genesis 15:1-6), for they would go there
and settle them! The condition was that they would pursue God in
FAITH and leave their own Country, and their Parent's home, and
migrate to where God would put them (and here, the visible reminder
was the Stars). Correspondingly, as We are part of the
Interstellar Movement (and Migration of the Faithful of Abraham),
We want to particiapte in this Covenant (to receive the Lands in
Space that God has reserved for us). And have set up the
KoReY Interstellar Colonization Program.
- 4. THE CANAAN COVENANT or Holy Land Covenant
Following Abraham's Coveant by Faith (above), there came a second
covenant, which was the Coveant for the the Promised Land in
Canaan (Genesis 17:1-14). The visible reminder of this Promise
was circumcision. However, as Our Promised Land is out among the
Stars (and not in Canaan), We nolonger need to particiapte in this
covenant.
- 5. THE MOSAIC COVENANT or Holy Law Covenant
As God's People, the Descendants of Abraham (Jews, Ishmaelites,
etc.), slid away from HIM (falling into Idolatry, which placed them
in bondge in Egypt), God sent Moses to deliver them--and to keep
them Holy and Sancitified (Leviticus 19:2), he gave them God's
Divine LAW, which also had some Dispensational Provisions for
remaining in the Holy Land in Canaan (that is: circumcision and
the eating of only kosher foods--as well as the animal sacrifices
of the Adamaic Covenant). Now, as We are nolonger bound to Canaan
(but have Our Holy Land out among the Stars), we do not need to
particiapte in circumcision, nor in abstaining from eating
non-kosher foods. However, as We want the Blessing of Israel,
promised to those who obey the Divine LAW, We need to keep the
God's LAW for Holiness and Sancitification (especially the 10
Commandments)! (For more details, see Our
Divine LAW Library!)
- 6. THE DAVIDIC COVENANT or Messiah's Covenant
With the coming of King David, God had found HIMSELF a man after
HIS own heart to rule Israel. Consequently, HE Promised David that
not only would one of his seed or Descendants always rule Israel,
but that the long awaited Messiah would come through his lineage!
Now, as We are a Messianic Realm, We want to participate in this
Covenant, to gain the blessings of the Messiah--and thus keep a
visible reminder (King) of Our invisible ruler (Christ) as a
memorial to the House of David (Jeremiah 23:3-6, Ezekiel 37:21-22,
24 and Zechariah 6:14), and of the Future Return of the Messiah in
the Second Coming, where HE will reign over Us and all the Earth
(Jeremiah 17:12 and Zechariah 14:9) Thus, Our Realm tends to be
more of a Mediavel Monarchy (reflecting the continued Kingship of
the Davidic Line), rather than a modern democratic organization of
the People's Rights and Powers (Deuteronomy 17:14-20, 33:5 and
1 Samuel 8:11-20).
- 7. THE ZDK COVENANT or Priesthood (Aaronic) Covenant
With the coming of the first Passover, and the Exodus from Egypt,
Moses first set aside the First-Born to be ministers and priests
for God (Exodus 22:29-31 and Nehemiah 10:36). Then, the Levites
were later appointed as substitutes for the First-Born (Numbers
3:12-13 and 8:15-17. Next, from among the Levites, Aaron and his
sons or Descendants were appointed as the Chief Priests (Exodus
29:29-35 and Psalms 115:12). Then, still later, because of their
Faithfullness to God (and their preserving and teaching the Holy
Scriptures) the House of ZaDoK or ZDK (Righteous-one) of the
Lineage of Aaron was appointed to be the Head over all the other
Priests (Isaiah 22:20-23, 49:5-6 and Ezekiel 44:15-31), and to Rule
Israel in Messiah's absence and by God's Laws (which then developed
into the Ancient Aristocratic Party of the Saducees). Now, as We
are of this Levitical House (and of the Lineage of ZaDoK), We
certainly want to participate in this Coveant! But, rather than
having a Levitical monopoly on the Priesthood (and requiring that
our Priests and Ministers be of that blood-line), We will just give
them preference--so that others can be substituted in for those who
wish not to be so drafted, even as they substititued for the
first-born, in the beginning. (For more details, see Our Article
on Holy House!)
- 8. THE CRUCIFIXION COVENANT or Covenant of the Cross
Throughout Old Testament Times, the requirements of the Adamaic
Covenant were in effect--and animals were sacrificed annually to
temporarily atone for the sins of the People of God (the
Descendants of Abraham). But, with the coming of New Testament
Times (and the start of the Dispensation of Gentile Grace), God
sent HIS only begotten Son, Y'shua or Jesus, born of a virgin, to
be the worthy PERMENANT sacrifice for Sins, and the shedding of HIS
Holy Blood upon the Cross (as the sacrifical Passover Lamb) now
atones or pays for the sins of ALL (Hebrews and Gentiles) who would
Believe in HIM! This is the Gospel or Good News about Christ
(John 3:16-21)! And, as We are, indeed, a Christian Realm, and
Believe in Y'shua as the Messiah (or Jesus as the Christ), We want
to participate in this Covenant, especially. Moreover, with the
current change in Dispensations, this Covenant has been somewhat
modified to fit the rising Messianic Kingdom! (Consequently, more
details are given on it, below.)
Now, as you should note, the main Scriptures concerning these Covenant
concepts have been listed above. However, other Scriptures can also
be found in support of this Teaching, if you care to look. (Follow the
links we have given, above, for more on them.)
Furthermore, as the Crucifixion Covenant is the primary one for Us,
and Our Realm, let us take a closer look at its components and
requirements.
The HOLY CRUCIFIXION COVENANT
HOLY COVENANT COMPONETS: The Ritual of Entering the Promises
Holy Covenants are not just common ordinary contracts or agreements.
Rather, they are a very serious spiritual acts! Consequently, they
should not be made lightly! For, not only do they have conditions to
ensure that each Party keeps its side of the agreements, but the manner
of entering into a Holy Covenant is through a very potent religious
ritual. And, if performed adaquately, God's Power will then be
Present, to help keep the Covenant. Thus, there are some components
to the Meshianite Crucifixion Covenant that we need to be sure that we
understand.
- 1. THE CONFESSION OF FAITH:
The Holy Scriptures record: THAT IF YOU CONFESS WITH YOUR MOUTH,
THAT JESUS IS YOUR LORD, and believe in your heart that God raised
HIM from the dead, THEN YOU SHALL BE SAVED! For, with the heart
Man believes unto righteousness; And with the mouth, confession
(oath) is made unto Salvation. (Romans 10:9-10) Thus, most modern
Evangelical Churches stress the importance of a salvation experience,
where the individual makes a public profession (or oath) of Belief
in Christ's work on the Cross (as do We).
- 2. THE PRACTICE OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS:
The Holy Scriptures say: THESE SIGNS SHALL FOLLOW (or be among) THEM
THAT BELIEVE: IN MY (Christ's) NAME shall they cast out devils; They
shall speak with new tongues (languages); They shall take up
(master) serpents (beasts); And if they drink any deadly thing, it
shall not hurt them; They shall lay hands on the sick, and they
shall recover! (Mark 16:17-18) Thus, most modern Pentecostal (and
Charismatic) Churches encourgage there members to not just get the
Indwelling (with the Oath of Salvation), but to go on and become
Spirit-filled, and receive the Outpouring of God's Holy Ghost!
(lest they backslide and lose the Presence of God) And, so do We!
- 3. WALKING THE WAYS OF GOD:
The Holy Scriptures warn us: BEHOLD, I SET BEFORE YOU THIS DAY A
BLESSING AND A CURSE: A Blessing if you obey the Commandments of
the Lord your God--those which I have commanded you this day; And
a Curse if you will not obey the Commandments of the Lord your God,
but turn aside out of the Way, which I command you to go in this
day... (Deuteronomy 11:26-28)! Thus, most Churches of the Holiness
Movement will demand that you live a sanctifed life, following the
10 Commandments--and their related Scriptures (lest they deny God
by their actions and become Apostate, losing their Salvation). And,
so do We.
And, these We participate in (as did Our Fore-Fathers), to make Our
Salvation sure! And ensure that Our Flock does, indeed, eventually
attain Heaven (to be with God) in their After-life! For, down through
history, these have been promoted by the main churches of the day, to
to attain that goal.
DISPENSATIONAL ALTERATION:
However, with the current change in Dispensation, We have been led to
modify this slightly, to ensure the IMMEDIATE Salvation (attainment of
Heaven) of Our Members, directly upon their death. For, those of the
Messianic Kingdom Dispensation will now go immediately to Heaven upon
their death and then participate in the First Resurrection (and its
accompanying Shiloh). Whereas, others, who shirk from the
Dispensation, or backslide from Membership in the Meshianite Realm,
will have to wait until the Second Resurrection (and Judgement Day) to
enter Heaven, and will thus miss Shiloh and their rewards there!
Consequrntly, these changes indicate:
1. CONFIRMATION CLASSES:
Most importantly, God is doing so many wonderful things (and has done
so much down through history), that it becomes important to have
Classes, where new members (or recent converts) can learn about God
and HIS Ways (and the Holy Scriptures)--that their Faith might be
CONFIRMED (2 Timothy 2:15). And, indeed, Confirmation Classes (or Bar
Mitzvah) have been required by most Churches and Hebrew Congregations
down through history (especially for those seeking Membership). And
so it is in Our Realm, to enable Our Members to take up the Divine
Culture of God, and to shed the ways of the wicked world. Moroever,
with the rising Information Age (and the leisure of robotics), there
will be more that needs to be learned--as well as more unoccuppied time
to spend your attentions on God and the study of HIM.
2. INITIATION RITUAL:
Then, once these Confirmation Classes have been completed, to hold
an initiation, where the new members:
- A. TAKE THE OAT OF MEMBERSHIP:
For Holy Covenants are begun with oaths or vows (as above, in the
Oath of Salvation). Here Our New members enter with their mothers
on one side (saying their good-byes), take the Oath or Vows, do the
walk (below) and then join their fathers on the other side--symbolic
of their leaving of childhood (under their mothers) and now coming
under their Fathers (and the Men of the Community) as adults!
- B. WALK BETWEEN THE PIECES:
In Covenants under the Adamaic Provisions, an animal had to be
sacrified, with its body severed into six pieces: head and tail,
right shoulder and left shoulder, with left hind-quarter and right
hind-quarter. Those entering the vow or oath with each other would
then do a double walk together, going from head (Heaven) to tail
(earth), then between left shoulder and left hing-quarter (sin) to
over to between right shoulder and right hind-quarter (righteousness),
then back to the head (Heaven). This route was obviously a symbol
of Mankind's journey from Fall to Redemption--and suprizingly enough,
made the sign of the Cross (which the Jews have been strangely silent
about). However, as we nolonger sacrifce animals, we do this walk
symbolically. (Genesis 15:7-18 and Jeremiah 38:14)
- C. PARTAKE OF THE COVEANT MEAL:
In ancient times, the animal sacrifce was cooked and then eaten at
a big celebration meal or feast (Genesis 26:30, 31:54 and 2 Samuel
3:20) following the walk. But, for Us, this initiation is
ritualistically solidified or sealed with the eating of a morsel of
salt together. For salt was held as an agent of preservation, that
would keep the Oath binding (Numbers 18:19, 2 Chronicles 13:5, and
Matthew 5:13). And, the salt sometime substitited as a meal--with
the feast occuring at a later date. And so it is with us! (See
Passover Meal, below.)
PASSOVER Meal (Holy Communion)
The Meshianite Holy Covenant Feast
In Old Testement Days (even up until now), Jews have partaken of the
Passover Meal as a kind of Holy Covenant Feast. For, even the Apostle
Paul asserted that: BEHOLD (you know that) ISRAEL AFTER THE FLESH
(physically)--AREN'T THEY THAT EAT OF THE SACRIFCES (Passover)
PARTAKERS OF THE ALTAR (Atonement--and Salvation)! (1 Corinthians
10:18) Consequently, it has been a Hebrew Teaching for centuries,
that if a person did nothing else to enter the Covenant, if they ate
of the Holy Meal (Passover) then they were enfranchised to recieve
all the blessings of God's Covenant--including Salvation or the return
of their soul back to Heaven with God in their After-life (which was
what the Apostle Paul was refering to here). Now, this teaching was
extremely important for indigents or those incapable of grasping all
the theological points to be studied in Confirimation! Moreover, it
ensured that one's children were to be Saved, too! (See, Household
Salvation, below.)
Unfortunately, in the Gentile Grace Era, this important
theologicial teaching was obscured in the mysteries of the Eucharist.
And Passover has all but been forgotten by the modern churches. (For,
indeed, many do not know that Passover and the Lord's Supper are one
and the same thing!) However, with the entering of the Dispensation of
the Messianic Kingdom, Passover is returning. And with its ancient,
sacred Power--to act as a symbolic initiation into the Holy Covenant
for those who partake of it (similiar to the Oath of Salvation, so
commonly used by many Gentile churches)!
Household Salvation
While some churches go to the extreme that only those who have uttered
an oath of salvation can go to Heaven to be with God in their
After-life, this concept throws many Believing parents into grave
worries! For rebellious teenagers often refuse to make such a public
declaration (and adults, continuing in this rebellion, often are
hardened against saying anything, too). However, the Holy Scriptures
declare: ...SIRS, WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? AND THEY SAID:
BELIEVE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, AND YOU SHALL BE SAVED--YOU AND YOUR
WHOLE HOUSEHOLD! (Acts 16:30-31) Thus, God has Promised (Covenanted)
to save Our children--our whole household. For, even the Apostle Paul
writes: FOR THE UNBELIEVING HUSBAND IS SANCTIFIED BY THE (Believing)
WIFE; AND THE UNBELIEVING WIFE IS SANCTIFIED BY THE (Believing)
HUSBAND; ELSE WERE YOUR CHILDREN UNCLEAN--BUT NOW THEY ARE HOLY (too)!
(1 Corinthians 7:14) Consequently, the worry about Our children is
needless. God has Promised (Covenanted) to Save them. And as long
as we are keep our part of the bargain, HE will keep HIS!
Therefore, it is very important that we keep the Passover Meal
(as well as the Holy Sabbath or Shabbot Service), that Our children
(and other Household members) may be enfranchised into the Holy
Covenant with God, symbolically, through it! (Without having to utter
the Salvation Oath.)
Conclusions: COVENANTED MEMBERSHIP
Thus, as a result of the record of Holy Covenants in the Scriptures,
We, in Our Realm, want to particiapte in many of them, to obtain the
blessings that God Promised through them. (Don't you?)
And to especially require Covenanted Membership among Our People
for Membership in Our Congregations, that they might partake of ALL
the appropriate Covenants--and receive ALL that God has to offer!
So, come! And enter into Covenanted Membership with us!
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