Letters to the Church

Jesus means ‘Yahweh saves.’ Through Jesus of Nazareth, the God of Abraham brought His promised salvation to the world . The child carried by Mary was “ begotten of the Holy Spirit .” The angel instructed Joseph to name the child ‘Jesus’, because he came to deliver his people from their sins. His name pointed to the saving act of God for humanity that was about to unfold. Ever since then, men and women have experienced the ‘ Salvation of Yahweh ’ through Jesus of Nazareth.

Jésus signifie ‘Yahvé sauve.’ Par Jésus de Nazareth, le Dieu d'Abraham a apporté au monde Son salut promis . L'enfant porté par Marie était “ engendré de l'Esprit Saint .” L'ange a demandé à Joseph de nommer l'enfant ‘Jésus', parce qu'il est venu délivrer son peuple de leurs péchés. Son nom indiquait l'acte salvifique de Dieu pour l'humanité qui était sur le point de se dérouler. Depuis lors, des hommes et des femmes ont fait l'expérience du ‘ Salut de Yahvé ’ à travers Jésus de Nazareth.

The Good News of Jesus and his victory over death offers hope, life, and salvation and life to men and women of every nation . Jesus sent his disciples to announce his Lordship and Salvation “ to the ends of the Earth .” The promise of the Abrahamic Covenant to bless all nations through the Patriarch’s “ seed ” has come to fruition through the Nazarene. The covenant promises were never limited to the nation of Israel or the small territory of Palestine.

La Bonne Nouvelle de Jésus et sa victoire sur la mort offrent espoir, vie, salut et vie aux hommes et aux femmes de toutes les nations . Jésus a envoyé ses disciples pour annoncer sa Seigneurie et son Salut “ jusqu'aux extrémités de la Terre .” La promesse de l'Alliance abrahamique de bénir toutes les nations à travers “ la semence ” du Patriarche s'est concrétisée à travers le Nazaréen. Les promesses de l'alliance n'ont jamais été limitées à la nation d'Israël ou au petit territoire de la Palestine.

The Gift of the Spirit is vital to the redemption of humanity and the New Covenant of God with His people . The New Testament connects the “ Promise of the Spirit ” to the “ Blessings of Abraham ,” the promise that God will bless the nations through the Great Patriarch. The Spirit is the gift believers receive “ through the hearing of faith .” It is one of the promises given to Abraham and finds its fulfillment in the “ New Covenant ” inaugurated by the Death and Resurrection of Jesus.

The Kings of the Earth conspired to unseat the Messiah, but God instead resurrected him and exalted him to the Messianic Throne – Psalm 2:1-6. The  Second Psalm  is a key passage applied to Jesus in the New Testament, especially in the  Book of Hebrews . When were its predictions fulfilled, and is the Messiah now reigning on David’s Throne, or is the world still waiting for his enthronement? What about the predicted “ revolt ” of the nations and the Kings of the Earth against the Son of God? -  (Psalm 2:1-6)?

The Good News announced by Jesus of Nazareth provides salvation and life for men and women of every nation and people . After his resurrection, Jesus declared: “ All authority in heaven and on earth is given to me, therefore, go and make disciples of all nations !” Thus, he sent his disciples to announce his lordship and salvation to the “ ends of the Earth .” Christ’s Death and Resurrection are the foundation of the “ Good News ” of God’s kingdom and gracious salvation, and this  life-giving  message must be announced to all men and in every nation under heaven.

Jesus is the Seed of Abraham, the heir of the covenant promises, and receipt of the inheritance is based on how we respond to him . The Gospel of Matthew declares Jesus to be the “ son of Abraham .” The lowly Nazarene is the Messiah and King of Israel, the promised “ Seed ” of the Patriarch. Christ brings the covenant promises to fulfillment since he is the covenant heir, and our participation in the inheritance is based on the “ faith of Jesus ,” and consequently, our faith in him.