THE CHRISTS AND CHRISTIANS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT

The term, “Messianic” is derived from the title, “Messiah,” which pertains to the followers of “Mashiyach (מָשִׁיחַ)” of Israel who worship YHVH (YOHVAH), and that which remaineth in HIS word is the Torah.

The grammatical particle, "Notzrim" is a new Hebrew word referring to the followers of Christ. This doesn’t pertain to the Mashiyach (anointed) of Torah but to the Mashiyach Jesus in the New Testament. The Christianity that Paul had introduced in that book has become biased, and had exceedingly inclined towards one Christ - Jesus.

Do you know that in the olden days – thousands of years before Jesus Christ was born, the confederation of Christianity strongly prevailed in Israel and its neighboring areas? Not only is the term depicted within the precise nomenclature, but the practical application of the teachings of Christ (messianic teaching) is also included in one’s heart and mind. This is because that the words of God (gospel of the kingdom) abundantly and freely flows out from the mouth of anyone who is a Christ King or Prophet Christ. Whoever holds a just reason behind their words would comply and embody these things – that person is, no doubt, included among those holy and legitimate members of the Christianity of God.

In the holy scrolls of the New Testament of the Bible, you would see that there is a repetitious mention of the Greek word, “Christ.” Its meaning is “anointed,” which, if we are to expound, would refer to a person who is wholly acknowledged by God in the true sense of holiness. Also, in that book, the larger part of the Old Testament is also referred to as the “anointed” because many have been anointed in the true embodiment of holiness. 

Throughout the time of the Hebrews, they have called the elite group of God as Mashiyach (מָשִׁיחַ) - who have gone through the holy ritual of annointment. As it has been written:

Prophet Samuel anoint Saul

Prophet Samuel Anoint Saul

1SAM 10 :

1  Then SAMUEL TOOK A VIAL OF OIL, AND POURED [IT] UPON HIS HEAD, and kissed him, and said, [Is it] not because the LORD hath ANOINTED thee [to be] captain over his inheritance?

Prophet Samuel anoint David

Propeta Samuel Anoint David

1SAM 16 :

13  Then SAMUEL TOOK THE HORN OF OIL, AND ANOINTED HIM in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

Prophet Nathan and Priest Sadoc Anoint SOLOMON

1KI 1 :

34  And let ZADOK THE PRIEST AND NATHAN THE PROPHET ANOINT HIM THERE KING OVER ISRAEL: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon.

Prophet Ahias Annoint REHOBOAM – Solomon’s Son, King of Judah (Jerusalem).

1KI 11 :

43  And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David his father: and REHOBOAM HIS SON REIGNED IN HIS STEAD.

Prophet Ahias Anoint JEROBOAM - Reigned as King in the Ten (10) Tribes of Israel

1KI 11 :

37  And I will take thee, and thou shalt reign according to all that thy soul desireth, and shalt be KING OVER ISRAEL.

(Rehoboam, son of Solomon, ruled in the tribe of Judah while Jeroboam, servant of Solomon, reigned in the ten {10} tribes of Israel. These two kings reigned simultaneously at the same period of  time.)

Abijah, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Jehoram, Ahaziah, Athaliah, Joash, Amaziah, Azariah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah are the Kings who, through history, have been included in the next line of kings of Israel.

Even though the next lineup of Kings of Judah and Israel have not been mentioned, they have been anointed with the holy oil before they have taken their reigns. Thus, history emphasizes that at different time periods, God has spoken and done things – through His appointed prophets. The anointing of oil is a holy ritual of God – and, thus, has, no doubt, been acquired by the kings who followed the reigns of Saul, David, and Solomon.

All of them have been appointed by God as Mashiyach (מָשִׁיחַ), which means Messiah, and if it would be given more light also means Christ. Thus, all the kings of Judah and Israel have been renowned by the  12 tribes to be of such holy status.

Also, Cyrus the Great, king of Persia has also been “anointed by God," as it has been emphatically said:

ISA 45 :

1  Thus saith the LORD to HIS ANOINTED, to CYRUS, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;

Cyrus, a King who, even though has not been included among the twelve (12) tribes of Israel, has been the savior of the Jews. During that time, he was the “anointed” one – Messiah or Christ of God, who has served as a constituent of the Father in His purpose to save and free Israel from its bondage from Babilonia. Cyrus is the Christ (Messiah) who have saved the entire population of Israel during that time.

The Messiah, Christ of God the King, is not further from the meaning of “Christ the King.” It is clearly apparent that all the kings of Judah and Israel in the past generations in history have been called as such.

On the other hand, the prophets of God have also been known throughout history as “anointed.” They are the chosen instruments of the Father, whose aim is to bring His words (the evangelism of the Kingdom) and holy works to the lost sheep of Israel*so that they can avoid and escape from the atrocities of the world.

(*Symbolically, Israel means sheep’s flock, while sheep represents sons ang daughters of obedience. Therefore, goat is none other than the sons and daughters of perdition.)

Some of these things are as written, which says:

God Anoints Prophet Isaias 

ISA 61 :

1  THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD GOD [IS] UPON ME; because THE LORD HATH ANOINTED ME to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to [them that are] bound;

Thru Moses, God Says

EXO 4 :

12  Now therefore go, and I WILL BE WITH THY MOUTH, AND TEACH THEE WHAT THOU SHALT SAY.

Thru Prophet Jeremias, God Says

JER 1 :

9  Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I HAVE PUT MY WORDS IN THY MOUTH.

Thru Propeta Ezekiel, God Says

EZE 2 :

1  And he said unto me, SON OF MAN, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak unto thee.

2  And THE SPIRIT ENTERED INTO ME when he spake unto me, and set me upon my feet, that I heard him that spake unto me.

The prophets are also in that state of being a Mashiyach (מָשִׁיחַ) – Messiah which refers to the title Christ. They are the Messiahs of God or Christs of God, which insofar does not deviate from the title, “Christ Prophet or Prophet Christ.”

That is a clear explanation of what is being emphasized in the earlier scrolls (Masoteric Texts) of the holy scriptures, which can now be read in the authentic translated texts of the Pentateuch or Tanak – writings that are now referred to as the Old Testament in the Holy Bible. One famous and credible version is the Hebrew concordance of the King James’ Version (KJV).

Our lord Jesus Christ is among the Prophet Christs, and the holy writings (Masoteric Texts) have thoroughly acknowledged that title. Because of  this, the recognition of Jesus as Christ the King by many shows that it is evident that this has never been acknowledged as credible and true in accordance to what has been written in history. There is no written attestation that this person has reigned in any of the tribes of Israel. But having the title of a prophet, Jesus has been warmly welcomed and identified, as it says:

MAT 13 :

54  And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this [man] this wisdom, and [these] mighty works?

57  And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A PROPHET is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

MAT 21 :

11  And the multitude said, this is JESUS the PROPHET of nazareth of galilee.

           

MAT 21 :

46  But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a PROPHET.

John 6 :

14  Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that JESUS did, said, This is of a truth that PROPHET that should come into the world.

John 7 :

40   Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the PROPHET.

Therefore, it is clearly emphasized in the scripture that Jesus as a Christ should not solely be given utmost importance for that recognition, but also his being a prophet should also be acknowledged. He is well-known for his righteous preaching of the word (the gospel of the kingdom). Thus, with the notable objective, it is rightful to call him the “prophet Christ.” Which, if we are to expound, is “anointed prophet.”

This is the truth that should be understood that the so-called “teachings of Christ” (Mesianic teaching) were spoken and written by the prophets of the Old Testament. Thus, in this book, Christianity is the only holy teaching that everyone would find.

In this regard, we know that the prophets are "anointed" with the holy oil and, subsequently, have completely imbibed the Spirit of God within themselves. After which, they cease to speak or perform acts by themselves but only the Spirit is known to speak and do the holy works through them. Therefore, the words of God are the only ones being uttered, and God’s actions and works – which were witnessed through the miracles and mighty deeds they performed.

This is also a similar occurence seen by the people from what Jesus has done during his time because he is also among the prophets who were anointed. All of them are Christs of God bearing the purpose of being a prophet.

Whoever applies and embodies the holy teachings that were written and spoken by prophet Isaiah, the prophet Jeremiah, the prophet Ezekiel, the prophet Jesus and many others like them - all legitimate and true Christians. Why? For the holy teachings being observed are truly the teachings coming from the mouth of the Christ.  That is pure Christianity in its original form. However, over time, the Romans (Gentiles) meddled in disseminating the abominable practice of paganism. It is sad to think that a great number of humanity are immersed and obsessed with the false Christianity of the pagan Romans.

It is true that there are many Christs - among them is Jesus, and that is the prevalent truth that deserves to be understood and accepted by all. Christianity (gospel of the kingdom) – in its purest form - of the true prophets of God will never be likened to any form or meaning to the Paul’s (created form of ) Christianity (the gospel of the uncircumcised). Those are among the pagan teachings interspersed with the blasphemy of God, an open meaningless revocation and straightforward insurrection of the teachings of Christ (Messianic teaching). So whether you agree or not – whoever would support or practice the Christianity of Paul (Paulinian Christianity) merely fits the condition or state of being a False Christian.

Whoever wholeheartedly practice and imbibe the teachings of Christs (messianic teachings) truly fits the divine status of being a true Christian. Even though what is now being practiced by some preachers is not the true teachings of Christ, they are still introducing themselves as a true Christian. These people are the false Christians. They lure you with flowery words; their words that come out of their mouths may seem just and reliable... Thus, caution may be required on your part.