You read the title of this page correctly. We actually can follow Jesus Christ and be His Ekklesia without the practice of the traditions of men. This page is dedicated to exposing this truth! Please continue to read and watch with an open mind and heart because this truth will challenge most believers. It is not taught in the churches and it is not promoted by Christian leadership either.
True followers of Yeshua do not follow the pagan or Jewish temple system
This statement is largely aligned with the New Testament’s theological shift regarding the nature of worship, though the transition away from Jewish temple practices among early Christians was a gradual and complex process, not a uniform or immediate break. Here is a summary of the nuances of this shift in thinking and practice among early followers of Yeshua.
The fulfillment of the Jewish temple system
For Christians, the Jewish temple’s sacrificial system was fulfilled and rendered obsolete by Yeshua’s (Jesus’s) crucifixion, which is understood as the one, perfect sacrifice for sin.
- The veil is torn: The Gospel accounts describe the veil in the temple tearing from top to bottom at the moment of Jesus’s death, symbolizing that the physical barriers between humanity and God were removed. Direct access to God’s presence was no longer limited to a specific place or a priestly class.
- A new High Priest: The Letter to the Hebrews reinterprets the Old Testament priesthood, explaining that Jesus has become the ultimate High Priest, making the Aaronic priesthood unnecessary for mediation between God and humanity.
The nature of pagan temple worship
The transition away from paganism was much more straightforward, as it was directly contrary to the Christian message of monotheism.
- Idolatry is explicitly forbidden: The Apostle Paul, in his letters, is unwavering in his condemnation of idolatry and participation in pagan rituals. He explicitly told Gentile Christians to avoid any connection to idol worship.
- A fundamental break: Unlike Judaism, which was the historical context for the Christian faith, pagan temple systems had no theological continuity with Christianity. The move away from pagan temples was a core element of conversion for Gentiles.
The complex transition for Jewish followers
For the first-generation Jewish believers in Yeshua, the transition away from the temple system was more nuanced.
- Early continuity: In the immediate aftermath of Yeshua’s resurrection, Jewish believers continued to practice their Jewish customs, including meeting in the temple courts for prayer and teaching (Acts 2:46, Acts 3:1). They saw their faith as the fulfillment of Judaism, not a replacement for it.
- Paul’s changing perspective: While Paul himself participated in temple rituals early on (Acts 21:26–27), his teaching and ministry to the Gentiles caused tension with some Jewish Christians. The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15) addressed this, deciding that Gentile believers were not required to follow all Jewish laws, though they should still abstain from things offered to idols.
- The fall of the temple: The destruction of the Second Temple in 70 AD was a significant event that solidified the separation. Without the physical temple, the sacrificial system was no longer possible, reinforcing the early Christian belief that the temple had been replaced by Christ.
Modern day Christianity is a counterfeit of what the original Ekklesia
Most modern Christians would agree that following Yeshua means adhering to the New Covenant established through his sacrifice, rather than participating in either Jewish temple sacrifices or pagan rituals. However, this does not eliminate all aspects of organized religion. While rejecting the temple system, the ekklesia (the assembly of believers) and its ordinances provide a structured way for believers to come together to express their faith.
The Ekklesia is what Jesus came to establish and build. Most people have never heard the word Ekklesia before and it is because the word Church was forcefully written where Ekklesia was in the scriptures purposely!
WHAT IS THE EKKLESIA? IT IS THE CALLED OUT ONES OF GOD
The Strong’s Concordance Definition of Ekklesia
Ekklésia: an assembly, a (religious) congregation
Original Greek Word: ἐκκλησία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine (The Bride of Jesus Christ)
Transliteration: ekklésia
Phonetic Spelling: (ek-klay-see’-ah)
Definition: an assembly, a congregation
Usage: an assembly, congregation, the Church, the whole body of Christian believers.
http://ecclesia.org/truth/ekklesia.html
https://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/greek/nas/ekklesia.html
THE TRUE ORIGIN OF THE WORD CHURCH WILL SHOCK YOU!
I would like to present to you the idea and concept that many “Christians” do not think about. God chose the Israelites to be His people and instructed them with high details to build the Tabernacle. Once the Israelites became established in their own land King David felt compelled to build a temple made of stone replacing the Tabernacle that God commanded the Israelites to build. Did God tell David to replace the Tabernacle with a temple of stone? Or was David acting on his own desires and intuition? Here is a link to an amazing article that analyzes this concept in detail.
https://geekychristian.com/evidence-the-temple-was-not-gods-will/
So if the stone temple was not what God intended for his children and He desires to dwell / live in temples that are not made by human hands (Literally our bodies), why did followers of Jesus Christ repeat the same action in building newer versions of stone temples called “Churches” when Jesus gave us the understanding that we are the Ekklesia that He is building? Because man has always listened to man instead of God. That is why.
LETS TALK ABOUT THE BIBLICAL TRUTHS ABOUT “CHURCH”
This video explains why the established church systems of today are not the true Ekklesia that God intended for the Body of Christ.
http://www.unchurching.com/audiobook
LETS VIEW THE EARLY EKKLESIA
The hierarchy of the Old Testament is not meant for the New Testament Covenant of Grace.
MATTHEW 23:8-12 – Amplified Version
8 But do not be called Rabbi (Teacher); for One is your Teacher, and you are all [equally] brothers. 9 Do not call anyone on earth [who guides you spiritually] your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10 Do not let yourselves be called leaders or teachers; for One is your Leader (Teacher), the Christ. 11 But the greatest among you will be your servant. 12 Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be raised to honor.
Priest, Rabi, Pastor, Bishop, Reverend, They all are the same. We have been deceived…
The Five Fold Ministry are functions not positions and they are empowered by the Holy Spirit which enable believers to edify the Ekklesia. FUNCTIONS NOT TITLES. There is no instructions or commands from God to form a new temple system aka “The Church” found in the scriptures of the New Testament at all.
An additional video that talks about the dangers of the false hierarchy of the church system that we see today.
PLEASE WATCH THIS WHOLE VIDEO….
We are focused on home based assemblies. We do not meet in traditional church buildings. Our focus is on the Kingdom of God, not the church institutions of man or the concept of Nation Building. We follow an early gathering format that is quite different from what you see in typical churches or temples today.
A simple break down of the Organic Church Concept
This is what happens in Organic Church
A quick meme video of Ekklesia (Organic Church)
So… How does the Body of Christ (Ekklesia) grow if there are no church buildings or established institutions? Discipleship is the way we build relationships
The gathering of believers is for the purpose of fellowship, prayer, worshiping God, studying the scriptures and discipleship. This is not so in the typical church of today.
Disciples are raised up by Elders to become Elders so they can disciple. Very simple concept.
STRONG MESSAGES ON CRITICAL TOPICS
Parent Website: jesustogether.com
Building the Kingdom of God (How the Ekklesia grows)
DO YOU BELIEVE THAT THE KING JAMES VERSION IS THE ONLY TRUE BIBLE TRANSLATION INTO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE?
PLEASE WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEO FROM START TO FINISH… It will help you understand that this concept of KJV only is very dangerous to our spiritual health. please go against your initial reaction urges and watch the video with an open mind and heart to receive some mind blowing truth. A wise man never shuns a sound warning.
King James was not perfect. Jesus Christ was the only one that is perfect. Here are some facts that may help you understand this truth.