Church Guidelines

The church is a body of people, not an actual physical building in the earth;

1 Peter 2:5

Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to Alahayim by Yache Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:12

For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
Ephesians 2:18, 20-22

For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Yache Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of Alahayim through the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:13-14

For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 14 For the body is not one member, but many.

Knowing this, the church setting can be wherever the members of the Body gather, like a home for example:

Rom 16:5

Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

Seeing as though the church is a people, wherever they gather in the name of the Lord, he is in the midst:

Mat 18:20

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Church Ordinances for Entering the Kingdom

The goal of the Church is to become examples of believers in Yache Christ by attaining unto Charity, the bond of perfectness and following peace with all men that we may see the Lord when he comes by walking in the fruits of the Spirit and keeping the commandments unto the end.

1Ti 1:5

Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:

Col 3:14

And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

(Charity is the bond of perfectness because Alahayim is Love.)

1Jn 4:8

He that loveth not knoweth not Alahayim; for Alahayim is love.

The testimonies declare that without the name, Yache, and the 12 holy spirits, which are the virgin daughters of the Holy Spirit, we shall not enter into the kingdom.

Hermas Parable 9

12[89]:8 "The glorious man," saith he, "is the Son of Alahayim,.... whosoever shall not receive His name, shall not enter into the kingdom of Alahayim."

13[90]:1 "But the tower," say I, "what is it?" "The tower," saith he, "why, this is the Church. 2 "And these virgins, who are they?" "They," saith he, "are holy spirits; and no man can otherwise be found in the kingdom of Alahayim, unless these shall clothe him with their garment; for if thou receive only the name, but receive not the garment from them, thou profitest nothing. For these virgins are powers of the Son of Alahayim. If therefore thou bear the Name, and bear not His power, thou shalt bear His Name to none effect. 3 And the stones," saith he, "which thou didst see cast away, these bare the Name, but clothed not themselves with the raiment of the virgins." "Of what sort, Sir," say I, "is their raiment?" "The names themselves," saith he, "are their raiment. Whosoever beareth the Name of the Son of Alahayim, ought to bear the names of these also; for even the Son Himself beareth the names of these virgins.

15[92]:1 "Declare to me, Sir," say I, "the names of the virgins.." "Hear," saith he, "the names of the more powerful virgins, those that are stationed at the corners. 2 The first is Faith, and the second, Continence, and the third, Power, and the fourth, Long-suffering. But the others stationed between them have these names-Simplicity, Guilelessness, Purity, Cheerfulness, Truth, Understanding, Concord, Love. He that beareth these names and the name of the Son of Alahayim shall be able to enter into the kingdom of Alahayim.

We must all depart from iniquity and grow in working righteousness serving the Good Desire to stop transgressing the law to be strengthened by the seven women who support the tower so we may be able to bear the garments of the 12 virgins to enter the Kingdom of Alahayim.

2Ti 2:19

Nevertheless the foundation of Alahayim standeth sure, having this seal, the Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

If we receive the name of the Son, but don’t bear the garments of the virgins by walking in the fruits of the Spirit because we didn't depart from iniquity, we shall not enter the kingdom as our works would cause us to be clothed in the garments of the daughters of the devil known as the women in black;

Hermas(Parable 9)

13[90]:7 These all," [saith he,] "received the name of the Son of Alahayim, and received likewise the power of these virgins. When then they received these spirits, they were strengthened, and were with the servants of Alahayim, and they had one spirit and one body [and one garment]; for they had the same mind, and they wrought righteousness. 8 After a certain time then they were persuaded by the women whom thou sawest clad in black raiment, and having their shoulders bare and their hair loose, and beautiful in form. When they saw them they desired them, and they clothed themselves with their power, but they stripped off from themselves the power of the virgins.

15[92]:3 Hear," saith he, "likewise the names of the women that wear the black garments. Of these also four are more powerful than the rest; the first is Unbelief; the second, Intemperance; the third, Disobedience; the fourth, Deceit; and their followers are called, Sadness, Wickedness, Wantonness, Irascibility, Falsehood, Folly, Slander, Hatred. The servant of Alahayim that beareth these names shall see the kingdom of Alahayim, but shall not enter into it."

13[90]:9 They then were cast away from the house of Alahayim, and delivered to these (women). But they that were not deceived by the beauty of these women remained in the house of Alahayim. So thou hast," saith he, "the interpretation of them that were cast aside."

2Ti 2:22

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart

If we purge ourselves from these 12 women in black and youthful lust by following after righteousness, faith, charity, and peace out of a pure heart, we shall be good for the master's use;

2Ti 2:21

If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.

Example of the true Chruch

As believers in Yache Christ, we have an example of how we are to operate as a true Church:

1 Clem. 1:3

For ye did all things without respect of persons, ….

No respect of persons in judgement, being willing to be honest with one another in counsel assessing according to the law regardless of who a person is.

1 Clem 1:3

…..and ye walked after the ordinances of Alahayim, submitting yourselves to your rulers and rendering to the older men among you the honor which is their due. On the young too ye enjoined modest and seemly thoughts:

We also walk in humility submitting to our rulers, honoring the elderly, enjoining younger brethren unto modest and seemly thoughts all due to walking after the ordinances of Alahayim in humility;

1 Clem. 2:1

And ye were all lowly in mind and free from arrogance, yielding rather than claiming submission,

When we are all lowly in mind submitting to one another, arrogance is not found amongst us.

1 Clem 2.1

…. And giving heed unto His words, ye laid them up diligently in your hearts, and His sufferings were before your eyes.

Operating in lowliness of mind is evidence of giving heed unto the words of Christ with diligence in our hearts, all of which shows that we are mindful of his sufferings for us with affection to render ourselves as living sacrifices:

1 Clem. 2:5-6

Ye were sincere and simple and free from malice one towards another. 6 Every sedition and every schism was abominable to you. Ye mourned over the transgressions of your neighbors: ye judged their shortcomings to be your own.

We are all for one another, having compassion upon one another and sympathizing with one another in like-mindedness;

1 Clem. 2:7-8

Ye repented not of any well-doing, but were ready unto every good work. 8 Being adorned with a most virtuous and honorable life, ye performed all your duties in the fear of Him. The commandments and the ordinances of the Lord were written on the tablets of your hearts.

The duties we are to perform are to keep his commandments (Eccl 12:13-14) as living sacrifices, (Rom 12:1-2) ceasing from sin; (1Pet 4:1) When we perform that reasonable service, it shows the laws are written on our hearts. Also, we are to come together seeking the common welfare and not separate ourselves as if we are already justified, so participation in the church is encouraged for believers;

Ignatius to the Ephesians 5:3

Whosoever therefore cometh not to the congregation, he doth thereby show his pride and hath separated himself; for it is written, Alahayim resisteth the proud.

Barnabas 4:10-11

Let us flee from all vanity, let us entirely hate the works of the evil way. Do not entering in privily stand apart by yourselves, as if ye were already justified, but assemble yourselves together and consult concerning the common welfare. 11 For the scripture saith; Woe unto them that are wise for themselves, and understanding in their own sight. Let us become spiritual, let us become a temple perfect unto Alahayim. As far as in us lies, let us exercise ourselves in the fear of Alahayim, and let us strive to keep His commandments, that we may rejoice in His ordinances.

These precepts give the simplicity of an example of the characteristics of the true Church

Ordinances of the Apostles in the Churches

We all come from different walks and mindsets in life, yet our endeavor to be one body and one spirit can be accomplished through these means:

Hermas parable 9

When we receive the one name, Yache, and we receive the power of the holy spirits, we will be one spirit and body. It is a work to be clothed in these garments of the holy spirits for us to be on one accord, starting with serving the Good Desire, then getting strengthened by the seven women supporting the Church so that we may be strong enough to bear the garments of the 12 holy spirits.

To understand the process of getting clothed with the power of the 12 holy spirits in depth, please refer to the website tab below:

"What Are the Fruits of the Spirit?"

https://www.hebrewreaders.com/what-are-the-fruits-of-the-spirit

We have to put our hands to the plow in faith to serve the spirits of Alahayim to be strengthened by them to bear the powers of the 12 virgins not looking back to the past mistakes or pleasures, nor thinking we are perfect already, but pressing forward to attain unto perfection:

Php 3:12-13

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Yache. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

We confess our faults and continue pressing forward towards attaining the spirits of Alahayim that will help us enter the Kingdom:

Php 3:14

I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of Alahayim in Christ Yache.

We go about this journey humbly, not making ourselves of the number of the elect, nor comparing ourselves to one another as each person has their own hurdles to overcome in their respective journey, nor do we commend ourselves remembering it is from the Lord whatever measure of faith to perform good works we may have received according to His grace and we ourselves are unprofitable servants doing what our master commanded us to do;

2Co 10:12

For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

If we do make ourselves of the number of the elect or compare and commend ourselves amongst each other, we are not wise in Alahayim. Thankfully we now have wisdom on the right mindset and approach to this walk:

Php 3:15-16

Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, Alahayim shall reveal even this unto you. 16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

We have already attained unto receiving in the name Yache by grace, so let us mind the same rule of obeying his voice and keeping his commandments to show our faith in him and affection (love) for him. Also let us mind the same thing of attaining unto all 12 Virgins by serving the Good Desire and the 7 Women supporting the Church by working righteousness in faith that we shall be saved if we do so.

Php 3:17

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

The example of Paul for us to follow is:

1Th 2:10

Ye are witnesses, and Alahayim also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

So we are to be holy, just, and unblameable by example. The angel of Repentance wants us to walk worthy of the gospel

Hermas Parable 9

31[104]:3 Blessed I pronounced you all to be--I the angel of repentance--whoever of you are guileless as infants, because your part is good and honorable in the sight of Alahayim.

Definition:

Guileless: the quality or state of being simple and sincere.

If we speak truth in our hearts and are honest with one another in love, we can be guileless as infants. If we have discord in our hearts, it creates cracks within us:

Hermas Vision 3

6[13]:3 "But they that have the cracks, who are they?" "These are they that have discord in their hearts against one another, and are not at peace among themselves; who have an appearance of peace, but when they depart from one another, their wickednesses abide in their hearts. These are the cracks which the stones have.

Dealing in a true heart that sincerely endeavors peace can deliver us from the guile of holding discord in our hearts while appearing to be at peace. Everyone in the Church is called unto guilelessness without grudging or continuing in wickedness so we can be one spirit:

Hermas Parable 9

31[104a]:4 Moreover I bid all of you, whoever have received this seal, keep guilelessness, and bear no grudge, and continue not in your wickedness nor in the memory of the offenses of bitterness; but become of one spirit, and heal these evil clefts and take them away from among you, that the owner of the flocks may rejoice concerning them.

Our clefts can be healed by not continuing in wickedness, not grudging, or keeping memory of offenses in bitterness by forbearance being forgiving, merciful, long-suffering and single-minded focus on overcoming our respective areas of growth. These works will make us of one spirit if any discord arises:

Hermas Parable 9

31[104a]:5 For he will rejoice, if he find all things whole. But if he find any part of the flock scattered, woe unto the shepherds.

We as shepherds here at HRC are responsible for helping the flock become one spirit and to remain as such:

31[104a]:6 For if the shepherds themselves shall have been found scattered, how will they answer for the flocks? Will they say that they were harassed by the flock? No credence will be given them. For it is an incredible thing that a shepherd should be injured by his flock; and he will be punished the more because of his falsehood. And I am the shepherd, and it behoveth me most strongly to render an account for you.

32[109]:1 "Amend yourselves therefore, while the tower is still in course of building.

32[109]:2 the Lord dwelleth in men that love peace; for to Him peace is dear; but from the contentious and them that are given up to wickedness He keepeth afar off. Restore therefore to Him your spirit whole as ye received it.

Knowing this, let us set our minds to peace, avoiding contention and being given to wickedness so we may have that peace in which the Lord dwells. Our good works truly make him happy. He beseeches us through John to do well:

Acts of John 106

He beseecheth you by me, brethren, and entreateth you, desiring to remain without grief, without insult, not conspired against, not chastened: for he knoweth even the insult that cometh of you, he knoweth even dishonour, he knoweth even conspiracy, he knoweth even chastisement, from them that hearken not to his commandments.

Acts of John 107

107 Let not then our good Alahayim be grieved, the compassionate, the merciful, the holy, the pure, the undefiled, the immaterial, the only, the one, the unchangeable, the simple, the guileless, the unwrathful, even our Alahayim Yache Christ, who is above every name that we can utter or conceive, and more exalted. Let him rejoice with us because we walk aright, let him be glad because we live purely, let him be refreshed because our conversation is sober. Let him be without care because we live continently, let him be pleased because we communicate one with another, let him smile because we are chaste, let him be merry because we love him.

Knowing what certainly pleases our Lord, let us be guileless, walk aright, be chaste, live purely and continently, have sober conversation, be in good communication with one another, and love him by keeping his commandments. Surely let us keep from malice by being unforgiving, lest we trample upon his mercy:

Psalms 86:5

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

Hermas Mandate 9

1[39]:3 For Alahayim is not as men who bear a grudge, but Himself is without malice and hath compassion on His creatures.

Hermas Parable 9

23[100]:4 If Alahayim and our Lord, Who ruleth over all things and hath the authority over all His creation, beareth no grudge against them that confess their sins, but is propitiated, doth man, who is mortal and full of sins, bear a grudge against man, as though he were able to destroy or save him? 5 I say unto you--I, the angel of repentance--unto as many as hold this heresy, put it away from you and repent, and the Lord shall heal your former sins, if ye shall purify yourselves from this demon; but if not, ye shall be delivered unto him to be put to death.

32[109]:5 "Certainly," I said, "all those, whomsoever He shall find continuing to bear malice, He will punish." "Trample not," said he, "upon His mercy, but rather glorify Him, because He is so long-suffering with your sins, and is not like unto you. Practice then repentance which is expedient for you.

33[110]:1 "All these things which are written above I, the shepherd, the angel of repentance, have declared and spoken to the servants of Alahayim. If then ye shall believe and hear my words, and walk in them, and amend your ways, ye shall be able to live. But if ye continue in wickedness and in bearing malice, no one of this kind shall live unto Alahayim. All things which were to be spoken by me have (now) been spoken to you."

Order in the Church

Now in the Church and interacting amongst each other, we have more guidance. Firstly, those in positions of oversight ought to do so willingly and readily not for financial gain;

1 Peter 5:2

Feed the flock of Alahayim which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

Though the body of Christ is comprised of all nations that believe, as there is no difference between Hebrews and Gentiles through faith, it is the duty of the Hebrew men ministering in the Church to edify the Body of Christ:

Rom 3:1-2

What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? 2 Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of Alahayim.

Rom 9:4

Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth...the giving of the law, and the service of Alahayim, and the promises;

The children of Israel are committed the oracles, giving of the law, and the service of Alahayim, [Rom 9:4] so brethren of the Gentiles do not hold such positions in the Church of teaching the law and presiding over the churches. The children of Israel shall be called by men, “the ministers of our Alahayim” so it is Israel’s duty to minister [Isa 61:6] and preach the Gospel; [Barnabas 8:3]

Isa 61:6

But ye shall be named the Priests of Ahayah: men shall call you the Ministers of our Alahayim:…...

Barn 8:3

The children who sprinkle are they that preached unto us the forgiveness of sins and the purification of our heart, they to whom, being twelve in number for a testimony unto the tribes (for there are twelve tribes of Israel), He gave authority over the Gospel, that they should preach it.

For edifying the body of Christ, Alahayim has set men of Israel in the first three ranks to help in the Church;

1 Corinthians 12:28

And Alahayim hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers..

There are apostles, prophets, teachers, pastors, evangelists of the house of Israel for the perfecting of the saints;

Ephesians 4:7-8, 11-13

But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of Alahayim, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

Those brethren of the Hebrews in such positions have admonitions to do things right in the sight of the Lord:

1 Peter 5:3

Neither as being lords over Alahayim's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

Those in positions of oversight don’t seek to be lords, but rather examples of believers to the flock in good works exemplifying the truth of the Gospel to please Alahayim not seeking the glory of men:

1Th 2:3-8

For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 4 But as we were allowed of Alahayim to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but Alahayim, which trieth our hearts. 5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; Alahayim is witness: 6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. 7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: 8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of Alahayim only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

Gal 1:10

For do I now persuade men, or Alahayim? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Rom 15:1-3

We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

They have their reward of the Lord rather than seeking the glory of men and lording over them:

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for Alahayim resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

We submit to our elders and one another seeking to be exalted in Alahayim's sight by taking advantage of this opportunity of grace to attain unto humility in good fruits;

1 Peter 5:6

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of Alahayim, that he may exalt you in due time:

This humility will lead to our exaltation if we humble ourselves under the hand of Alahayim to obey His laws. We have to exemplify the Elect of Alahayim;

Colossians 3:12-13

Put on therefore, as the elect of Alahayim, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Through forbearing one another, forgiving one another and being honest with each other in love, we can fulfill the law that no hatred enter in our hearts;

Leviticus 19:17

Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.

If a brother trespasses against us, we are to speak with him about what’s right, seeking peace and not suffering sin upon him, lest hatred get an advantage over us to hate our brother by not saying anything or bearing a grudge in bitterness over the offense. Our words needs be in faith and love as well with good intent of mind and in due season:

Testament of Gad 6:3

Love ye, therefore, one another from the heart; and if a man sin against thee, cast forth the poison of hate and speak peaceably to him, and in thy soul hold not guile;

Mat 18:15-17

Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. 17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

We have admonitions of how to deal with one another in the faith and as brothers or sisters in Christ Yache. Let every man love his brother and hide one another’s faults in righteousness (not to be an enabler for them to continue in their sins) and deal discretely with one another in love;

1Ti 5:1-2

Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; 2 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.

These admonitions will allow us to maintain gentleness and goodness when having to admonish one another. When it comes to an elder, we have commandments to handle such matters in uprightness as well;

1Ti 5:1, 19-20

Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father 19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. 20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

In the instances of an accusation against an elder, it must be before two or three witnesses and whoever sinned. Also, whether it's the elder and/or the accuser(s), them that sinned must be rebuked before all the church so others may also fear. When it comes to the church in general, whomever they may be, if someone continues to do wrong, its unlawful to bear a grudge or render evil for evil:

Leviticus 19:18

Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am Ahayah.

Hebrews 12:14-15

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of Alahayim; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;

Ephesians 4:31-32

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as Alahayim for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

We show love through forgiving, keeping ourselves from malice, that we may be forgiven:

Mat 18:21-22

Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Yache saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

We avoid growing bitter or giving into any works of the flesh as well for conscience sake unto Alahayim:

Ephesians 4:25-29, 31-32, 30

Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil. 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as Alahayim for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of Alahayim, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

Qualifications for Bishops (Elders)

1Ti 3:2-7

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of Alahayim?) 6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Tit 1:6-9

If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of Alahayim; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; 8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; 9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

Qualifications for Presbyters (Elders)

Polycarp to the Philippians 6:1

1 And the presbyters also must be compassionate, merciful towards all men, turning back the sheep that are gone astray, visiting all the infirm, not neglecting a widow or an orphan or a poor man: but providing always for that which is honorable in the sight of Alahayim and of men, abstaining from all anger, respect of persons, unrighteous judgment, being far from all love of money, not quick to believe anything against any man, not hasty in judgment, knowing that we all are debtors of sin.

Qualifications for Deacons

1Ti 3:8-12

Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; 9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. 11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

Guidelines for the Church

When we sit in group settings to discuss sound doctrine and doctrinal questions we have guidance through scripture to do things in proper order:

1Co 14:34-35

Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. 35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

Husbands and fathers, let your women ask their questions at home, and if it be necessary for you to present the question yourself so as to abide within the ordinance, that would be well to do. Unmarried women or women who do not have husbands in the faith are also to learn in silence in the church:

1Ti 2:11

Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

If an unmarried woman or a woman who has no husband in the faith has a question, let her direct her questions privately unto the ministers in the Church who have rule over the church for the edification of the body.

Ephesians 4:11-12

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

Hebrews 13:17

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

Women are also not permitted to teach in church:

1Ti 2:12

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

When men are discoursing in the Church setting admonitions are as follows:

1Co 14:26-28

How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. 27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to Alahayim.

If one speaks a foreign language with no interpreter, it’s an ordinance to keep silence and speak to oneself and Alahayim:

For further edification on speaking with tongues, please reference the website tab "What is Speaking in Tongues?"

https://www.hebrewreaders.com/what-is-speaking-in-tounges

1Co 14:29-30

Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. 30 If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.

We avoid interrupting people in the midst of their talk:

1Co 14:31-33

For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. 32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. 33 For Alahayim is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

Alahayim is not the author of confusion for prophets to be lying or speaking over one another as the law instructs not to interrupt men in the midst of their speech as well. [Sir 11:8]

1Co 14:37-38

If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.

Though we let that man be ignorant to the proper order of things, we still have to abide in the commandments of the Lord:

1Co 14:39

Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. 40 Let all things be done decently and in order.

In regards to prophesying, in these latter days, children shall prophesy, old men shall dream dreams, and young men shall see visions:

Joe 2:28

And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:

As daughters shall prophesy according to prophecy, when it comes to a prophetess, she would keep silence in the Church according to the law as the spirit of the prophets would not cause a person to transgress the ordinances of the Lord, whose spirit was sent into the prophets by Alahayim to proclaim the true worship of Alahayim.

3Co 2:8-10

For Alahayim who is over all, the Almighty, the one who made heaven and earth, sent prophets to the Jews first of all, that they might be pulled away from their sins. 9 For he wanted to save the house of Israel. 10 And so he sent a portion of the Spirit of Christ into the prophets, who proclaimed the true worship of Alahayim for many years.

1 Co 14:32-33

And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. 33 For Alahayim is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

1 Co 11:1-2

Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.

1 Timothy 2:12

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

1 Co 14:34

Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

A prophetess would uphold the law by the spirit of Christ in her, as it would be blasphemy in hypocrisy for a prophetess to proclaim the true worship of Alahayim while transgressing the law of Alahayim as well. A false prophetess, as in the case of Jezebel, would operate in such spiritual fornication, causing others to transgress as well by her teachings:

Revelation 2:20

Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.

For such reasons, women, whether they call themselves a prophetess or not, are not suffered to teach or speak in the churches according to the commandments of the Lord. The true prophetess who is operating in the spirit of Christ, would not seek to teach or speak in the church, as the spirit in her will aid her obedience to the law of Alahayim in all things.

1 Peter 4:1-2

Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of Alahayim.

1 Co 2:16

For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

2 Co 10:5

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of Alahayim, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

For understanding prophets, a prophet/prophetess is spoken to by dreams/visions and seldom times the voice of Alahayim

Num 12:6

And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I Ahayah will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.

This doesn’t mean they understand the dreams or visions though in every instance as these things are in dark sentences hard to be understood unless the interpretation comes from Alahayim:

Job 33:14-18

For Ala speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. 15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; 16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, 17 That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. 18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword. ·

No person was spoken to in the same manner face to face as Moses since the Lord said he will speak with prophets in dreams and visions but not so with Moses:

Num 12:7-8

My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house. 8 With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of Ahayah shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?

If a person claims to be spoken to just like Moses it is clear indication of concern that it is not a true prophet. Also, dreams alone doesn’t make one a true prophet as dreams are common to all men:

Sir 34:3, 1-2, 6-7

The vision of dreams is the resemblance of one thing to another, even as the likeness of a face to a face. 1 The hopes of a man void of understanding are vain and false: and dreams lift up fools. 2 Whoso regardeth dreams is like him that catcheth at a shadow, and followeth after the wind. 6 If they be not sent from the most High in thy visitation, set not thy heart upon them. 7 For dreams have deceived many, and they have failed that put their trust in them.

Understanding that dreams are common, there are true and false prophets, we have guidance to differentiate the true prophets from the false prophets if anyone is in consideration of being a prophet amongst us:

Deu 13:1-4

If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, 2 And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other alahayims, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them; 3 Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for Ahayah your Alahayim proveth you, to know whether ye love Ahayah your Alahayim with all your heart and with all your soul. 4 Ye shall walk after Ahayah your Alahayim, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.

If any dreamer or prophet leads us unto the service of other deities, we know that is not a prophet to follow because if they were true prophets, they would have caused people to hear Ahayah's words and turn them from their evil ways and doings:

Jer 23:21-22, 16

I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied. 22 But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings. 16 Thus saith Ahayah of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of Ahayah.

When they speak of their own heart, they speak peace unto those that despise Ahayah by not keeping His commandments:

Jer 23:17

They say still unto them that despise me, Ahayah hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you.

An indication of a false prophet is one that consents unto an evil doer, justifying their walk in their own imaginations with words of peace and prosperity:

Jer 23:18

For who hath stood in the counsel of Ahayah, and hath perceived and heard his word? who hath marked his word, and heard it?

They teach such things to justify every man walking according to the imagination of his own heart, since they allege the counsel of the Lord can’t be known, so every man is right in his own eyes. Along with these admonitions of differentiating a true from false prophet, the Angel of Repentance, gives more clarity to know the difference between the two types of prophets. Please visit the tab below for that edification as well:

"True vs False Prophet"

https://www.hebrewreaders.com/true-vs-false-prophet

Hopefully this helps us identify true prophets and avoid false prophets

A Righteous Church Example

1 Clem 1:1-3

The Church of Alahayim which sojourneth in Rome to the Church of Alahayim which sojourneth in Corinth, to them which are called and sanctified by the will of Alahayim through our Lord Yache Christ. Grace to you and peace from Almighty Ala through Yache Christ be multiplied. 2 For who that had sojourned among you did not approve your most virtuous and steadfast faith? Who did not admire your sober and forbearing piety in Christ? Who did not publish abroad your magnificent disposition of hospitality? Who did not congratulate you on your perfect and sound knowledge? 3 For ye did all things without respect of persons, and ye walked after the ordinances of Alahayim, submitting yourselves to your rulers and rendering to the older men among you the honor which is their due. On the young too ye enjoined modest and seemly thoughts: and the women ye charged to perform all their duties in a blameless and seemly and pure conscience, cherishing their own husbands, as is meet; and ye taught them to keep in the rule of obedience, and to manage the affairs of their household in seemliness, with all discretion.
1 Clem. 2:1-8

And ye were all lowly in mind and free from arrogance, yielding rather than claiming submission, more glad to give than to receive, and content with the provisions which Alahayim supplieth. And giving heed unto His words, ye laid them up diligently in your hearts, and His sufferings were before your eyes. 2 Thus a profound and rich peace was given to all, and an insatiable desire of doing good. An abundant outpouring also of the Holy Spirit fell upon all; 3 and, being full of holy counsel, in excellent zeal and with a pious confidence ye stretched out your hands to Almighty Ala, supplicating Him to be propitious, if unwillingly ye had committed any sin. 4 Ye had conflict day and night for all the brotherhood, that the number of His elect might be saved with fearfulness and intentness of mind. 5 Ye were sincere and simple and free from malice one towards another. 6 Every sedition and every schism was abominable to you. Ye mourned over the transgressions of your neighbors: ye judged their shortcomings to be your own. 7 Ye repented not of any well-doing, but were ready unto every good work. 8 Being adorned with a most virtuous and honorable life, ye performed all your duties in the fear of Him. The commandments and the ordinances of the Lord were written on the tablets of your hearts.