I warmly welcome you and invite you to delve into today’s topic together. I have quite a lot of material to discuss, so I won’t prolong the introduction. I’ll just mention that this article is a continuation of the issues addressed in previous publications, so I will refer to them. I must admit, I’m surprised by the scale of blindness when it comes to biblical argumentation. When we talk about the name of our Lord, Yeshu, many people present arguments based more on their own feelings, imaginations, or linguistic intuitions than on a reliable approach to the Bible. I also often hear the argument that it’s impossible for millions of zealous Christians to be rejected just because they don’t know the true name Yeshu. Today’s topic refers directly to this matter.
It’s worth noting that nowhere in the Bible do we find assurance that millions, or even billions of people will be saved simply because they declare faith. What’s more, the number 144,000 appears—of course, we assume it’s symbolic—but if it were to be taken literally, the thought that only this many would be saved from all the people living and already dead can be unsettling. Is it possible? As you’ll see in a moment, yes, because Christ’s teaching clearly indicates that the number of the saved will be small. Contrary to our wishes or even God’s desire to save everyone (Christ died for all, anyone can take up this offer), the reality is different—many will not accept it. Yeshu himself taught that the path to salvation is difficult. I want to write about this today, because one of the great injustices spread by Protestant movements is the view that you do not have to do anything, because salvation is by grace. This is not faithful biblical teaching—a misinterpreted and taken out of context Bible passage has been subordinated to an idea so deeply rooted that it has almost become a dogma, while the Bible teaches quite the opposite. On the contrary, as you’ll soon see, even after receiving grace, you have to fulfill certain conditions—and that’s what makes the path to salvation not simple.
Let’s start with the basic assumption: the Bible does not say that vast crowds of people will be saved just because they declare faith. Christ’s teaching is the opposite—the path to life is narrow, and few will be saved. Moreover, many religious, self-confident people will be surprised by their rejection. The conviction of one’s own salvation does not at all guarantee that one is saved.
The first passage I want to refer to, comes from the Matthew 7:13-14. “Enter through the narrow gate! For the gate and the wide road will lead you to destruction, and many will go that way. But the narrow gate and narrowed path lead to life, but few find it.” Many people imagine that “many” probably refers to atheists, Buddhists, Muslims, Jews, etc. But some even want to save the Jews! Meanwhile, Yeshu says that few find the narrow way—not the masses, not millions as some think. Why is this so? One reason is that people treat faith like a shop—they choose what they like, not necessarily what is spiritually healthy. An example? The one, single name that the angel brought from heaven and by which Christ was to be named is unimportant to them. Meanwhile, the Bible says clearly: whoever calls upon this name will be saved. Downplaying this is very dangerous. Christ clearly teaches: not the majority goes to life, but on the contrary—many go to ruin, few find the path to life. Yeshu’s own teaching disproves the view that crowds of believers will by default be saved.
Likewise, the size of a given denomination is not proof of the truth of its teaching. Some appeal to numbers: “Look, there are millions of us!” However, according to the teachings of Yeshu, this in fact points more to the wide road, not the narrow one. The word “catholic” means “universal,” but if we really delve into the teachings of Christ, it becomes clear that the broad road refers not only to Catholicism, but to all religions, except for that one true path leading to Christ. In the Gospel of Luke 13:23-24, the question is asked: “Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?” What does the Lord answer? “Strive to enter through the narrow door. I assure you, many will try to enter, but without success.” That means not only is it difficult to find this gate, but getting through it is not guaranteed. So we have millions walking the broad road, a few on the narrow one, and even among those few, only some will pass through the gate. This is a very serious matter – it cannot be taken lightly by thinking that salvation “is guaranteed,” because God’s grace is supposedly limitless. Yeshu warned. Those who reassure you with the words “once saved, always saved” take upon themselves a huge responsibility, because through such teachings, many people will never achieve salvation. These are false prophets who, in the name of God, say that deeds do not matter, because salvation is by grace and that’s all, and deeds have no significance. Meanwhile, let’s ask ourselves the question: “are only a few going to be saved?” Christ does not reply: “Don’t worry, you’ll all make it.” On the contrary, he says – you must strive, because many will try, but will not be able to enter. Even if they find this gate and the true Christ, it still won’t be enough.
The conclusion? It is not enough to find the narrow gate, it is not enough to want it, it is not enough to consider yourself a believer, or to be close to holy things – ultimately many will remain outside the door, even if they find it. Another passage is Matthew 7:21-23. “Not everyone who says to me: ‘Lord, Lord!’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day: ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?’ Then I will tell them: ‘I never knew you. Depart from me, you who practice lawlessness!'” This is a very emphatic, even dramatic passage, especially for believers. This is not about Buddhists or Hindus, but about Christians convinced of their closeness to Christ, perhaps ready to give their lives for him – and yet they will be rejected. Why? Yeshu is talking here about believing people, active, invoking his name, performing miraculous signs – but they do not do the will of the Father, and so they are unknown to him. Perhaps they do not even know the true name Yeshu; they have not established a personal relationship by addressing him properly. If they prayed to Yeshu, they would be recognized. But if they direct their prayers to Jesus, Hesus or another version, others respond to them. That is just an aside; today I’m not discussing the topic of the name.
Yeshu speaks clearly: rejection will include not just a handful, but many Christians – those who rely on miracles, spirituality, and yet lack a true relationship and obedience. This applies to many modern congregations, especially those that emphasize charismatics – emotions, music, spontaneous speeches, miracles, speaking in languages. This is a warning for everyone: religious affiliation and involvement are not enough if truth, obedience, and a relationship with Christ are missing.
It is Christ the Lord Yeshu who will say to some: “I do not know you.” This passage of Holy Scripture debunks three popular myths. The first says that if someone accepts Christ as Lord, they are already safe and saved. Nothing could be further from the truth – Christ clearly points out that a mere declaration does not guarantee salvation. The second myth is the belief that religious activism is equal to salvation – again, this is not true. We see that even those who are actively religious may be rejected. The third myth concerns miracles and spiritual experiences as evidence of God’s approval. Yet Christ says plainly: Miracles in themselves are not confirmation of acceptance by God. If someone were accepted by God, Christ would not reject them – these miracles may be false, or even inspired by evil powers, since they are rejected by Christ. Therefore, let us not be misled by such appearances.
So what criterion does Christ, our Lord Yeshu, adopt? It is not a verbal declaration of faith, not spectacular service, not miracles or speaking in tongues – but doing the will of the Father. Another important factor is the absence of lawlessness and a true relationship with Christ, so that he can say “I know you,” and not “I do not know you.” To do the will of the Father, you must first know it well, whereas many choose from His teachings what suits them. For example, people talk about love, but are reluctant to talk about the name – but when they passing country boundaries, they changing the name, they have a completely different approach. As for the absence of lawlessness – if someone teaches that salvation is in the name Jesus, while the Bible clearly states that only one name has been given to people on earth in which there is salvation, then such a person commits serious lawlessness, even if in other respects they seem holy. In this one point, they inflict serious harm – they deceive people, teach something contrary to the Bible and may lead them to perdition.
A true relationship means that Christ truly knows the person. For this to be the case, you must address Him with respect, calling upon His name, not the names of foreign spirits. Conclusion? Many people will be convinced of their salvation, but Christ will reject them without sentiment. His verdict will be clear and severe: “Depart from me.” It is very important that we are aware of this.
The Gospel of Luke also touches on this subject – in chapter thirteen we see another example of people who are convinced that they have a close relationship with Christ, just because they belong to Israel. Luke 13:25-28 says: “When the master of the house will rise and shut the door, you begin to stand outside will start to knock, saying, ‘Lord, open to us.’ He will answer you, ‘I do not know you, where are you from?’ Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.’ He will reply, ‘I do not know you, where are you from? Depart from me, all you workers of injustice!'” And he adds: “There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and all the prophets under God’s authority, but you yourselves thrown out.”
These are words directed to Judeans, but also relevant today, especially to Messianic Jews who reject the name of our Lord Yeshu, replacing it even with Yeshua. This is a serious accusation against them – they may have other errors, but here it is clear that national affiliation or place of residence has no significance. Without a true relationship with Christ they will simply be rejected. For now they can still convert, improve and call on the name Yeshu. However, when the door is closed, there will be no more room for negotiation and requests: “Lord, we are sorry, open to us.” Yeshu clearly states: there will be no second chances, no bargaining. Moreover, not only will they not be let in, but they will face punishment – “there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” These people were close to Christ, heard His teachings, were convinced that the doors should be opened for them. Yet Christ shows: the moment is coming when the door will close and then there will be no more discussion. Being close is not enough. Listening to teaching – that is not enough.
Conclusion: many will not only be rejected, but will also be surprised by this rejection. Their self-assurance and religious complacency is one of the greatest spiritual dangers. Unfortunately, many preachers or pastors reinforce people in the conviction of assured salvation – whereas this is illusory.
Moving on to the teachings of Christ, let us note that the Lord Himself spoke about the difficulty of salvation: few will be saved, and many who are convinced of their salvation will, in reality, not attain it. A very interesting passage can be found in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 22. It is a parable about grace, which someone can receive and yet still be rejected. This is especially important for those who think that grace alone guarantees their salvation, regardless of their further actions.
In this parable, a ruler prepares a wedding for his son and invites selected guests, who, however, refuse, disregard the invitation, and even insult and kill the servants. The ruler punishes them and destroys their city – which historically refers to the year 70, when God broke the covenant with the chosen nation after the rejection and killing of the Son of God, the prophets, and the apostles. Those who had believed earlier were saved; others were rejected. Then the invitation is extended to everyone, both bad and good, and the wedding hall fills up. This is a picture of grace – God opens the possibility of salvation to all.
However, when the ruler arrives, he notices a man without a wedding garment and asks: “How did you get in here without proper clothing?” The man does not answer, and the ruler orders him to be bound and thrown into the darkness – an image of judgment. Although this person received the grace of the invitation, they did not show due respect, they did not change, they were not prepared. Simply receiving grace does not automatically mean salvation – a response, engagement, and respect are needed. I often use this example: someone invites all the residents to the theater for free, but with one condition – you must dress decently. The clothing is not payment, but a sign of respect. In this parable, the “garment” symbolizes personality, inner transformation.
These fundamental truths enable us to recognize the narrow path of salvation and find the proper gate. To pass through it and have the “appropriate garments,” it is worth working on one’s personality – which we do together in communities, during regular meetings for those who have chosen the path of immersion in the name of Yeshu. These meetings are for people who really want and appreciate it – as Christ teaches: Matthew 7:6. “Do not cast pearls before swine” – meaning it is not worth sharing deep truth with those who do not appreciate it, because they may disregard it.
In summary: the parable of the wedding feast shows that one can receive the grace of invitation but still prove unworthy. That is why “many are called, but few are chosen.” Everyone is invited, but not everyone will attain salvation. Unfortunately, most churches teach that it is enough to believe or be a good person – meanwhile, the Gospel clearly states that more is required: effort, self-improvement, perseverance. One could say that salvation is by grace, but you must earn that grace through the right attitude. You cannot earn salvation itself, grace requires our response. If God would be saving without any conditions, He would have to save everyone – even the greatest criminals. But no, not everyone will be saved. Christ sets specific conditions that we must meet to receive His grace. This is not about paying for salvation – there is no price we could pay. The invitation to this feast is wide, but simply hearing the call is not the same as taking part. Even someone who has already joined the group of the invited can be rejected. We have an example here: the man without the wedding garment is bound and thrown into the darkness – and not only thrown out, but also punished.
Pay attention to the conclusions. It is not enough to enter the space of faith. The mere fact of being in the hall or belonging to the community of the called does not guarantee participation in the feast. True preparation before God, developing one’s personality and readiness, is necessary. Sometimes, figuratively speaking, it requires learning the “techniques of squeezing through the door” – that is, adapting to God’s requirements. You need to know them well, because entering the spiritual ark of the 21st century does not guarantee remaining inside it if we do not act according to the will of God.
Not everyone who begins reaches the end. Not everyone who seems ready is truly prepared. The parable of the ten virgins from chapter 25 from Matthew illustrates this perfectly: ten virgins went out to meet the bridegroom, all had lamps, but only five wise ones took extra oil. When the bridegroom delayed, they all fell asleep, but at middle of the night a cry was heard: “Here is the bridegroom, go out to meet him!” All prepared their lamps, but the foolish virgins had no oil left and had to go buy some. When they returned, the door was closed. They heard: “I do not know you.” Christ warns: “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.”
Many people think that it’s enough to ask Christ for forgiveness later and everything will be pardoned. Yet Christ speaks clearly: you must be ready, watchful, and perform certain actions before He comes. Otherwise, we will be rejected, even if we previously seemed just like the others. All the virgins looked the same, all went out to meet him, all had lamps – but only half were truly prepared to wait.
The mistake of those who didn’t take oil was reckless thinking: “Somehow it will work out, God will take care of me.” It’s an attitude where a person sets their own terms. Yet it is not us who set the rules – God and Christ determine the criteria. This also applies to the name of our Lord: we cannot choose according to our own preferences, because Christ received a specific name. For many, it seems trivial, but it is precisely such “trivial” mistakes that can cost eternal life. So it’s worth honoring Christ under His true name, Yeshu – since it supposedly doesn’t matter, why not use the proper one?
In this example, you can see that outwardly, a person may appear to be part of the people waiting for the Messiah, may have a religious form and meet certain requirements, yet still remain outside the door. Christ makes it clear: excuses will not be accepted, readiness is what counts.
The parable of the virgins debunks the myth that mere membership among believers guarantees salvation. Christ Yeshu separates the appearance of readiness from true preparedness. Yeshu taught that it is not verbal profession of faith but the fruits and obedience that reveal the true state of the heart. In Matthew 7:16-20 we read: “You will recognize them by their fruits… Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.”
It’s not enough to say: “Lord, Lord.” Many, unfortunately, claim that deeds don’t matter and only faith counts. This is serious deception – Yeshu expects specific fruits. The parable of the barren tree also shows that God’s patience has its limits – if the tree does not begin to bear fruit, it will be cut down. The greater our personal growth, the greater the fruit for God. Thus, one of the key conclusions is that faith without fruits does not offer security. We can be “cut off” and rejected if our lives do not bring forth fruits worthy of repentance.
We have debunked several myths: “Most believers will be saved,” “a verbal declaration is enough,” “miraculous works mean God’s approval,” “mere invitation guarantees a place at the feast.” The Bible denies this – the way to salvation is narrow, it requires doing the will of the Father and not just uttering the Name. A tree without good fruit will be destroyed, and the robe and oil must be ready before the door is shut.
Let us avoid mistakes that could exclude us from salvation – which is not an automatic consequence of religious affiliation. It requires effort, consistently walking the narrow path, obedience, and bearing fruits. Christ makes it clear: few will get through this gate.
Let us now move on to the next topics: the divine audit, the anatomy of salvation and rejection. We debunk another myth – automatic salvation. Christ never taught this. It is not true that many people will be saved just because they intellectually believe in God or accept religious truths. Salvation is not the automatic result of a one-time declaration, a fleeting emotion, or the feeling that “I am already saved.” The biblical reality is different.
In the Gospel of Luke 6:46 Christ asks: “Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord!’ and do not do what I say?” Many disregard His teachings, twist them, or interpret them as they wish. On the subject of our Lord’s name, Christ foretells that because of His name we will be hated and persecuted—not only by the world, but even among believers. Christ requires obedience, the keeping of His commands and teachings, although today many teachers preach that “you don’t need to do anything, just believe.”
Let us recall the example of the house on the rock from Matthew 7:24-27: “Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine and does them can be compared to a wise person who built their house on the rock. The rain fell, the torrents came, the winds blew and beat against that house. Yet it did not fall, because it was founded on the rock.” This picture is a clear warning: “But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them can be compared to a foolish person who built their house on the sand. The rain fell, the torrents came, the winds blew and struck that house. And it collapsed, and its fall was great.”
Unfortunately, this often happens—many people twist Christ’s teachings, even the simplest ones, teaching something entirely different or not following them at all. This is a serious mistake. We therefore have two types of listeners: those who hear and put the Master’s words into practice, and those who hear but do not do. For example? Notice how many people declare faith—many women, for instance, openly profess faith in Christ. But look at how many of them do not acknowledge the biblical principle that the husband is the head of the wife, do not show respect to him or submit to their husbands. So what value is such a declaration of faith if no action follows it? This example can be extended to other issues: divorces, which God clearly condemns, or failure to fulfill marital duties. Because of this, the faith of many can be considered superficial, empty—just as Yeshu said, comparing it to a house built on sand. Faith without deeds will sooner or later collapse—what is being built will turn out to have no value. Hearing Christ is not enough if it is not followed by action. Quoting the Bible on Facebook, making declarations, will not replace true obedience.
Moreover, faith alone does not even distinguish us from demons. The letter of James 2:19 clearly states: “You believe that there is one God, you do well; even demons believe—and tremble!” Demons have no doubts about the existence of God, they are not misled by various theories; but is their faith saving? Of course not. Some misunderstand Paul’s teaching, thinking it is enough to believe to be saved—without deeds. Meanwhile, Paul only opposed relying on deeds resulting from the law of Moses as the way to salvation, emphasizing that salvation is grace. Even when he refers to Abraham, saying that he was considered righteous through faith, James adds that Abraham had to prove his faith by action—when he was ready to sacrifice his son. Faith without deeds is dead. Merely acknowledging religious truths does not save. What is needed is living, obedient faith, expressed in life.
James 2:17. “So also faith, if it does not have works, is dead in itself.” And verse 26. “Just as the body without breath (spirit) is dead, so faith without action (works) is dead.” Our daily life should confirm our faith. For example: if someone believes in Yeshu and acknowledges the significance of His Name, the natural consequence of faith will be the desire to receive immersion in His Name and to shape one’s life according to His example. Therefore, the myth that simply saying “I believe” leads to salvation does not withstand confrontation with Scripture. The Bible clearly distinguishes between dead, declarative faith and living faith, which is manifested in actions and inner transformation.
Christ often warned against empty faith. The parable of the sower (Matthew 13:3-9) illustrates that not every seed (that is, the word received by a human) bears fruit. Some seeds fall on the path – birds devour them. Others fall on rocky soil: they sprout quickly but lack roots, so they wither. Still others fall among thorns – cares and riches drown them out. Only the seed on good soil bears fruit: a hundred, sixty, or thirtyfold. Yeshu explains that a person’s heart determines whether the faith received will take root and bear fruit.
Here too, it is clear that not every “I have believed” ends in salvation. For some, the seed is stolen, others receive the word enthusiastically but lack depth – they fall away when tested. Still others allow worries and the pursuit of wealth to choke faith. Only those who persevere and bear fruit will be rewarded. Luke 8:13 puts it this way: “The seed on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy but have no root: they believe for a while, but in the time of trial they fall away.” This proves there is no such thing as “once saved, always saved” – faith must endure, grow, and bear fruit. Trials may come in various forms: sometimes someone is discouraged by conflict, by unmet expectations – and withdraws. Even temporary faith is not a guarantee of salvation.
The key is perseverance. John 15:1-6. “I am the true vine, and my Father is the one who tends it. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He cuts off, and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes so that it may bear more fruit. … Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. … Whoever remains in Me and I in them, that one bears much fruit, for without Me you can do nothing.” The vine is regularly pruned to bear even more fruit – this is a symbol of spiritual work on oneself. If a branch bears no fruit, it is cut off and burned. This image clearly shows that the criterion is abiding in Christ. Lack of perseverance and fruitfulness ends in being cut off.
Conclusion: there is no automatic guarantee of salvation for all who once simply believed. Salvation is a process that requires continuous dependence on Christ, abiding in Him – “Those who endure to the end will be saved” (Matthew 24:13). The seed must not only fall on the ground, but also grow. Each day we have a choice: to persevere and bear fruit, or to abandon and wither. This is the essence of Yeshu’s teaching – and I warmly encourage everyone to this: let our faith be living, lasting, and bearing good fruit.
Let us now move on to the parable of the sower. Matthew 13:24-30. “The kingdom of heaven was compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. While people were sleeping, his enemy came, sowed tares among the wheat, and went away. When the crop sprouted and bore fruit, then the tares also appeared. The servants of the master came and said to him: Lord, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where then did the tares come from? He explained to them: An enemy did this. The servants said: Do you want us to go and gather them up? He said: No! Lest while gathering up the tares, you uproot the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will say to the reapers: First gather the tares and bind them in bundles to be burned; but gather the wheat into my barn.” The explanation of this parable is found in verses 36-43. “Then He left the crowds and returned home. There, His disciples came to Him and asked Him: «Explain to us the parable of the weeds!» He answered them: «The sower of the good seed is the Son of Man.»”The world is the field, the good seed are the children of the kingdom, while the weeds are the children of the Evil one. The enemy who sows (the weeds) is the accuser; the harvest is the end of the aeon (time), and the harvesters are the Envoys (angels). Just as the weeds are gathered up and burned with fire, so it will be at the end of the aeon (time). The Son of Man will send out His Envoys: they will gather out of His kingdom all causes of offense and those who do evil. They will throw them into the furnace of fire; there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear!
What is the main idea? Until the end of the aeon, or the end of this world, in one field—in the realm of this Kingdom—the sons of the Kingdom and the sons of the evil one, meaning the true disciples of Christ and many false ones pretending to be His servants, will coexist. Outward similarity does not mean the same identity. This is what follows from the Gospel of Matthew 13:41-42. The conclusion? Even within what belongs to the Kingdom, there are people destined for judgment and punishment. This overturns the naive certainty stemming from mere religious affiliation: that it is enough to believe or belong to some community to be assured of salvation. No. Each person must personally go through the “narrow door.” Christ will not judge based on what we say. The declaration of faith matters, but faith will be judged by the fruits, by our deeds, according to the truth.
Let’s look at the parable of the sheep and the goats, Matthew 25:31-46: “When the Son of Man comes in His glory and all the messengers with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne. And all nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate one [people] from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on His right, and the goats on His left. Then the King will say to those on His right: ‘Come, blessed ones of my Father, take possession of the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world! For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’ Then the righteous will ask: ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You? thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in? or naked and clothe You? When did we see You sick or in prison and come to You?’ And in answer, the ruler will say to them: ‘Truly, I tell you: As much as you did it to one of these my least brothers, you did it to Me.’ Then He will also say to those on the left: ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the eternal fire, prepared for the devil and his messengers! For I was hungry and you did not give Me food; I was thirsty and you did not give Me drink; I was a stranger and you did not take Me in; I was naked and you did not clothe Me; I was sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.’ Then they will also ask: ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison and did not serve You?’ Then He will answer them, saying: Amen, I tell you: In so far as you did not help one of these least ones, you did not help Me. And these will go away to aeonial punishment, and the righteous to aeonial life.”
Notice, this lesson is directed to both groups—perhaps all call themselves Christians. The brothers of Christ are those who truly are His disciples and enjoy His favor, while the rest may—as it turns out—gain grace through good deeds. Therefore, claiming that deeds are meaningless is a lie that distorts Christ’s teaching. Deeds matter: firstly, they confirm our faith, and secondly, Christ Himself assures that even for a glass of water given to His disciple there will be no lack of reward. Even a non-Christian who does good will not go unrewarded. Therefore, let us remember—the passages saying that salvation cannot be earned by deeds refer to the Mosaic law. Twisting these words and teaching that deeds are unnecessary is a deception that leads people astray. False preachers, through this, prevent many people from attaining life in the new aeon, in the new world. What determines salvation according to Christ’s teaching? Our life, love expressed in deeds, our attitude toward the least brothers of Christ. That is what we call bearing fruit.
Conclusion: Yeshu does not present the judgment as a formality exclusively for those who declare faith. It is a radical separation—He is uncompromising here. Both the good and the bad ask: “Lord, when did we see you…?” It is clear that some of them thought that faith alone was enough, that it made them privileged. Meanwhile, Christ speaks of rejection without softening the verdict. If at the moment of judgment a person is unprepared and did not serve Christ, it does not matter how hard they tried before – the door is shut. There is no negotiation, no mercy. What does Christ say? “I never knew you. Depart from me, you who practice lawlessness!” (Matthew 7:23), “I do not know you, where are you from? Get away from me, all you workers of iniquity!” (Luke 13:27), “Depart from me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire” (Matthew 25:41), “Bind him hands and feet, and cast him into the outer darkness; there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (Matthew 22:13), “Throw the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness; there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matthew 25:30).
Who is the unprofitable servant? It is the one who relied on grace alone without any activity, who did not want to work for Christ. Even though they were His servant. This is a very important conclusion: the image of judgment presented by Yeshu is not gentle, watered down, or symbolic. It is not universal. Yeshu repeatedly talks about rejection, closed doors, fire, darkness, weeping, and gnashing of teeth. He speaks of severe punishment for those who do not serve Him or persist in lawlessness, deceiving others with the teaching that belief alone is enough. The Bible is clear: many go to destruction, few find life (Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 13:23-24). Many will want to enter, but will not be able. Many believers will hear: “I never knew you.” Of the many called, few will be chosen (Matthew 22:14). Some of those waiting will be left behind closed doors (Matthew 25:10-12). What does not remain in Christ will be cast out and burned (John 15:6). Faith alone, as mere acknowledgment of the truth, does not save (James 2:19). Some people go to aeonial punishment, not to life (Matthew 25:41-46).
The ultimate conclusion: Christ did not teach that the crowds would be saved by faith alone. He taught that true salvation is for the few. Many are religiously deceived, many will be confident and will be rejected. Who enters into life is decided by an authentic relationship with our Lord Yeshu – built through prayer, obedience, bearing fruit, and perseverance. If someone bases their hope on a mere declaration of faith, neglects obedience, holiness, fruit, and endurance – they do not believe Christ, but their own illusion. Christ warned repeatedly: few will find life, while many think they belong to Him – but will hear: “Depart from me, go away.” And now the question: who among you would want to hear that? It is actually very simple – the Bible clearly records what Christ taught. Let us not be deceived by false teachings like “once saved, always saved” – that is nonsense, that is a deception. It is not true that works are unnecessary for salvation – such teaching is a straight path to ruin. People who do not bear fruit think they can devote their time solely to getting rich, family, pleasures, or vacations – do not want to do anything for God, are like the unprofitable servant. And people who teach that way are deceivers, servants of Satan. Similarly misleading is preaching that there is no punishment after death.
These are servants of Satan. These two teachings make people not engage with zeal in the service of Christ. Meanwhile, one has to strive to pass through those narrow doors. Many do not fear punishment because they do not believe in it. This leads some to conclude: “If I die, I will just die. Everyone dies, that’s nothing special.” However, if they knew that a just punishment awaited them, that they would be raised from the dead to receive what they deserved, it would surely terrify them and perhaps prompt them to change their behavior, to avoid sin. Unfortunately, there are such deceivers who preach that there is no punishment, and that salvation requires no effort. These people will be harmed by this—they will have only themselves to blame, like the foolish virgins from the parable. Because everyone should use their reason. The Bible is for everyone, not just for preachers—anyone can study it and check the teachings that are consistent with it. That is exactly what I encourage you to do.
You can see more for yourselves than by just looking at what religious representatives tell you. What even is religion? I’ll tell you how I understand the definition of religion. Religion is when certain leaders establish rules and laws that are not found in the Bible. That was the mistake of the Pharisees and Judaism. Christ said that they took the place of Moses. Moses had a special right – he was the negotiator of the Mosaic Law, God allowed him to establish certain rules, like divorce. But that was a one-time permission. Later, the Pharisees added their own traditions and customs, creating their own religion. Today, anyone who sets rules unknown to the Bible – whether forbidding something the Bible doesn’t forbid or the other way around – creates a religion. But our Legislator today is Christ. He established the New Law and we are to follow Him. Any community that sets its own rules outside the Bible takes the place of Christ, creating its own religion. But if you stick to the teachings of the New Covenant and don’t add your own rules, it’s hard to call that religion – that’s following Christ. The key is not to invent your own teachings, but to stick to the teachings of Christ: to discover them, spread them, help others understand them, and consistently follow them.
Most Christian congregations are in fact religions, because they establish their own rules. Often, they later withdraw from them. For example, Jehovah’s Witnesses banned blood transfusions, and at one time even having a beard – a brother with a beard couldn’t hold privileges. Over time, they changed this, realizing how absurd it was. They also established other things not found in the Bible, like regulations about sexual life – and later abandoned them. There are many such examples. The Catholic Church, for principle, introduced the cult of saints and images – both of these worship practices are contrary to the Bible, they were established by people, not by God. Even Protestants preach the doctrine “once saved, always saved” and that faith alone is enough. These are human interventions that change the meaning of the biblical message. Religions often refer to the Bible only when it’s convenient for them, and in other issues they philosophize, downplaying, for example, the importance of the name Yeshu, even though the Bible speaks clearly about the holiness of that name.
“Once saved, always saved.” That is a serious theological error, especially among Protestants – it’s their dogma. It contradicts the teaching of Christ. In Matthew, it clearly says: “Whoever endures to the end will be saved” – Mark and other authors repeat this. You must stick to the name of the Lord Yeshu even in the face of hatred. That name keeps appearing in Scripture. If someone tells you that the name can be translated into another language, they’re mistaken. You don’t translate a name! If you translated Yeshu into English, it wouldn’t be “Jesus”, but “Savior”. To believe in the name Yeshu is to believe that He is the Savior – it’s not a matter of translation, but of identity. The name “Jesus” was introduced deliberately, it refers to another spiritual being, a false Christ who usurps reverence. That’s how Satan deceives, letting people pray to various names that have no saving power.
And who will be saved? I answer: “Whoever endures to the end will be saved.” Some are now in a state of salvation – for example, after immersion in the name Yeshu, receiving forgiveness of sins and participating in the Lord’s Supper. However, they can later stray from the right path – return to sin. Immersion is the beginning, but what matters is enduring to the end. The key is to acquire Christ’s personality and to have the Holy Spirit, which can be lost. That’s a separate topic. Some believe that once someone has received the Holy Spirit, they can’t sin – that’s not true. We still have free will, we can choose sin. When someone acts against the Holy Spirit, breaking the unity of the brothers and sowing division, they are committing a sin against the Holy Spirit. Such people should be excluded; generally, they do not return to humility, judgment awaits them.
What do the records of the Holy Scriptures show? The apostles preached, that there is only one name in the world through which we can attein salvation (Acts 4:12). Someone may ask, where in the Bible does it say you have to pronounce the name phonetically? A name is about pronunciation, not writing! You may not be able to write, but you pronounce a name with your mouth. The Bible repeatedly speaks about calling on the name of the Lord – this is the condition for salvation, which means it’s about phonetics, not spelling.
The angel who came to earth delivered – orally, that is, phonetically – only one, specific name by God’s command. This is very important – we cannot take this lightly. If God commands that someone be given a certain name, there is no room for negotiation. For example: before the birth of Christ, the angel appears to Zechariah and tells him to name his son John (“Johan”). This was important to God – Zechariah didn’t regain his speech until he was obedient. It’s the same with the name of Christ – it was given by God, we should respect it and use it according to His will.
And now comes an important question: what can you lose if you reject the name that the angel brought from heaven to earth and decide to establish your own? Above all, you lose God’s grace – that’s certain. By rejecting the name given by God, you disregard His will. And after all, our duty is to carry out God’s will, and His will was that Christ on earth would bear the name Yeshu. So we cannot belittle God’s decisions, unless someone consciously wants to turn away from God and follow the path of condemnation. There is no other name by which we could be saved except the one the Angel revealed – that is, Yeshu.
It’s worth remembering that faith in our Lord Yeshu is a true gift of the Holy Spirit. I often wonder why so many people, who have before them clear biblical evidence of the authenticity of the name Yeshu, cannot accept it. I come to two conclusions: either they have difficulty understanding what is being said to them, or – which is also possible – their minds have been blinded by “the god of this world,” that is, Satan. As a result, the truth does not reach them, because someone else governs their hearts and minds.
If we truly want to believe in our Lord Yeshu, we must be aware that this is the work of the Holy Spirit. I want to prove this to you by referring to the 1st Corinthians, chapter 12: there we read that no one who is under the influence of the Spirit of God will curse Yeshu, and that only through the Holy Spirit can one confess that Yeshu is Lord. So if faith arises in your hearts that Yeshu is the Lord – that is a sign that you have received a seed of the Holy Spirit. This is a kind of “sample,” which shows whether you’ll follow this gift with actions – for example, by accepting immersion in the name of Yeshu. If you respond with actions, you’ll receive a greater measure of the Spirit and new tasks in serving the Lord. If you reject this gift, the Holy Spirit will also reject you – all that remains is to wait for judgment.
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