POSTMODERN OLIVETREE

(A WORK IN PROGRESS)

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Matthew 28:18-20:

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

I Corinthians 9:19-22:

For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more; and to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who are under the law, that I might win those who are under the law; to those who are without law, as without law (not being without law toward God, but under the law toward Christ), that I might win those who are without law; to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

Acts 2:38-42:

Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call." And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, "Be saved from this perverse generation." Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Acts 20:20,21:

You know that I held back nothing that could be helpful to you, and that I taught you both in public and from house to house, declaring with utmost seriousness the same message to Jews and Greeks alike: TURN FROM SIN TO GOD AND PUT YOUR TRUST IN OUR LORD, YESHUA (Hebrew rendering of "Jesus") THE MESSIAH.

II Timothy 4:1-5

I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom. Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

II Corinthians 2:17

For we are not, as so many, peddling the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.

Luke 4:27

"And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be my disciple.

I Corinthians 9:19-22

For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more; and to the Jews I became a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might win those who are under the law; to those who are without law, as without law (not being without law toward God, but under law toward Christ), that I might win those who are without law; to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

GOSPEL (EVANGELISM)

(Here are some links for individuals who are seeking a relationship with our wonderful Creator.)

WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW GOD PERSONALLY? - Campus Crusade for Christ International

STEPS TO LIFE - Evangelism Explosion International

ANSWERS TO TOUGH QUESTIONS - Evangelism Explosion International

JESUS FILM(You can watch the "JESUS" film in many languages by clicking one of the language names...)

EVIDENCE THAT DEMANDS A VERDICT [An excellent apologetic work by Josh McDowell. "Apologia" (basic English translation is apology) was used predominantly in early times "but it did not convey the idea of excuse, palliation or making amends for some injury done". "Apologia" translated by the English word "defense" is used eight times in the New Testament: "But sanctify Christ as LORD in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence..." (I Peter 3:15).]

SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD by Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) (This is a famous, historical sermon that the Lord used to spawn a revival in America. It is excellent heart preparation from an old-fashioned preacher in Connecticut.)

DISCIPLESHIP

(Here, you can find many sound courses on the foundations of the faith, both video and text. Pat Robertson has blessed me at the marker board as a new believer while I watched the 700 Club. Here he is. NOTE 1042011: Mr. Robertson has been dissappointing me lately with worldly compromise with elitists. I have switched this link to information about things he used to teach. I will pray for him. I no longer trust his resources, but have been edified by his past teachings. "He who perseveres to the end shall be saved.")

NAVIGATOR RESOURCES (An interdenominational, nonprofit organization, The Navigators is dedicated to helping people navigate spiritually, to know Christ and to make Him known as they look to Him and His Word to chart their lives.)

(A basic course offered by Campus Crusade for Christ International, the Ten Basic Steps have been used by millions of people, including students and pastors, around the world in multiple languages. These studies are the product of many years of extensive development, testing and revision. Whether you need to discover the basics of the faith for yourself, or lead others into a more meaningful walk with Jesus Christ, The Ten Basic Steps is for you.)

DISCIPLE HELPS With this link, I aim to share resources to aid the disciple in Bible study and doctrine.

TEACHING

URBAN ALTERNATIVE with Dr. Tony Evans (This is an excellent media ministry from Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas. Good Bible sermons to grow your faith.)

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY(Focus on the Family is a global non-profit Christian organization with a vision for healing brokenness in families, communities and societies worldwide through Christ. The purpose of the ministry is to strengthen, defend and celebrate the institution of the traditional family and to highlight the unique and irreplaceable role that it plays in God's larger story of redemption. James C. Dobson, Ph.D., is founder and chairman emeritus of Focus on the Family.)

BIBLE STUDY/TEACHING NOTES(While I am reading through the Bible, the Lord is directing me to compile notes on various subjects. I am sharing them here for your use in either personal Bible study, or group Bible study. I pray they edify you in the Lord.)

MESSIANIC JEWISH

This section is for our Jewish friends and those interested in the Hebraic roots of THE FAITH. This material is to show how Jewish ceremonial law was a shadow of things to come through Yeshua Mashiach to Jewish people according to verses such as Hebrews 10:1, Colossians 2:17, Hebrews 9:9. (NOTE: The words "Christian" and "Messianic" are basicly translations with the same meaning, one being English transcribed from Greek and Latin, the other deriving from Hebrew. Christ and Messiah mean the same thing. The term Christian was first applied in Antioch and it means "like Christ." Messianic means "like Messiah." And there you go!)

HEBREW FOR CHRISTIANS (In addition to learning Biblical Hebrew grammar, this site provides information about common Hebrew blessings and Jewish prayers, the Hebrew Scriptures (Tanakh), the Jewish holidays, and weekly Torah portions from a Messianic point of view.)

Here is instruction about the Passover for believers in Yeshua the Messiah. He was the real thing as a Jewish believer. He passed away and I miss his influence. God bless is soul.

DISCLAIMER

Jesus Loves You so much He provided the way to turn back to God and be forgiven.

It is also true that you must "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it" (Matthew 7:13).

I REALLY wouldn't want to steer you wrong, so I won't adulterate His message. Please do not accept "easy believism", cheap-grace discipleship that may be advertised at the bottom or top of this page. The pervasiveness of such distortions is a part of the reason the Lord led me to fulfill this need of sound discipleship to grow in the Messiah.

In love,

Yaakov