Thoughts on the HalleluYah Scriptures? Greg?

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AlmostHome May 13, 2016

I'm sure this topic must have been discussed at some point but I don't know how to search previous threads to find it.

For some time, I've been wanting to know how other Christians view the HalleluYah Scriptures. Are you familiar with it? Have you used it? Is it "important/better" to use the original names, like Yeshua instead of Jesus? Ruach Hako'desh instead of Holy Spirit?

Is there truth/benefit from learning the symbols used to make these names and words and what they mean? They also have a "Name Meanings Book" that explains the meanings of names and places in the scriptures.

Is there value in this or is it another of man's bunny trails in Christianity? I can't help but believe that their INTENTIONS are pure. But I don't want to get caught up in something that... what's the best way to say this? ... isn't "necessary"? (Or worse yet, completely false.) (As a fact of interest, it's unique that they even have a waterproof copy of the scriptures!)

If possible, I would really appreciate brother Greg's thoughts on this, since I've become very familiar with his ministry through these many years, as I am also a respecter of the old paths.

For those not familiar with the HalleluYah Scriptures, here is the description from their website:

Restored Paleo Hebrew Name Scriptures.
No Footnotes.
No Man's Doctrines.
No Paganisms.
Literal Translation.
Closest To The Hebrew.
80% of Added Words Removed.

Not For Sale.
Free To The Poor, Prisoners and The Very Needy.
Supported By Those Who Can Afford.

sermonindex May 13, 2016

If possible, I would really appreciate brother Greg's thoughts on this, since I've become very familiar with his ministry through these many years, as I am also a respecter of the old paths.

Brother,

I am not an expert on these things, my wife actually has researched topics like this extensively. One thing that is a warning and worthy of consideration is that the New Testament is translated Covenant restored, so in essence they believe (as do the Hebrews Roots movement) that the old testament is still to be observed. Which of course is false and nullifies the purpose of the old types and symbols pointing to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment.

There is nothing wrong with stating some of the hebrew names of God, this is actually beneficial, yet they take it much further in the Old Testament laws.

That is just a quick observation.

It should also be noted that many preachers in the last 400+ years were proficient in Hebrew and Greek so many of these brethren were knowledgeable of hebrew names of God etc.

from: http://www.halleluyahscriptures.com/about/

The Name of the Almighty

Although there are a number of Messianic Scriptures available with the Name of the Creator restored to It’s rightful position, the majority have used the modern Hebrew ”“ YHWH modern Hebrew letters. This version will use the ancient ”” sometimes called paleo Hebrew letter forms of YHWH Paleo Hebrew ”” the form which it is believed YHWH Paleo Hebrew wrote His Name on the Ten Commandments in stone.

This practice is used in the "Dead Sea Scrolls” which are written in the modern form of Hebrew yet the Name of YHWH Paleo Hebrew retains the form of the ancient Hebrew.

sermonindex May 13, 2016

by sermonindex on 2016/5/13 15:12:47
One thing that is a warning and worthy of consideration is that the New Testament is translated Covenant restored, so in essence they believe (as do the Hebrews Roots movement) that the old testament is still to be observed. Which of course is false and nullifies the purpose of the old types and symbols pointing to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment.

So very true.

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AlmostHome May 13, 2016

Thank you, Greg. I don't know much about these things and it helps to ask someone you respect. I like the IDEA of the HalleluYah Scriptures but something inside me felt like something was "off" about them but I had no idea what.

Do the symbols that make up names, places and certain words TRULY have specific meanings that help us to understand them better? Or are they simply being interpreted by these men by their own efforts? This is still something I'd like to understand.

My biggest struggle when it comes to studying the scriptures is this:

When I hear pastors and teachers that I respect, they give all kinds of historic, cultural, and archeological details of the people, land, history, thought processes, customs, clothing, furniture, food, etc., during biblical times. I love that! It really helps with context and understanding.

But I also find it INTIMIDATING because I don't know how to study and research these things myself. There's a part of me that is afraid that I'm not studying the scriptures very well. I feel like I'm missing SO MUCH in my own studies. I feel inept, clumsy, unworthy, and quite frankly, incredibly stupid! I mean, how do I even know if all of these extra details are even correct anyway?

All I want is to study the scriptures so I can love, trust and understand God better so I can simply obey without worrying about things like whether or not the version of the Bible I'm studying is okay or are there subtle wording differences that are hindering me? Man sure knows how to mess up a good thing when they get it.

I know the Holy Spirit is more than capable to guide me; and I trust Him. It's myself, and the rest of the human race, that I don't trust!

I would give everything I own to have a place to go for one (or three) months to be ALONE with nothing but basic food and water and the scriptures and not have to be concerned with anything else. I'd like to lay aside EVERYTHING I think I know and read the scriptures with fresh, new eyes, completely depending on the Holy Spirit to teach me.

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AlmostHome May 13, 2016

The more I think about this, the more I know I need to do this. I'm at the point where I can't NOT do it. I can't get away, but I'm going to lock myself in my apartment and turn off my phone and computer this weekend. Two days are better than none.