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A T R U E N A T I O N P U B L I C A T I O N

Make Your Calling Sure

A basic guide for the novice seeking to serve the Lord

in spirit and in truth.

2013 True Nation

Post Office Box 61457, Los Angeles, CA 90061-0457

Phone: (323) 446-7655 • Email: [email protected] www.truenation.org

http://www.truenation.org/

“Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and

election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall.”

II Peter 1:10

Table of Contents

WELCOME .................................................................. 1

OUR MISSION ............................................................. 2

THE BIBLE .................................................................. 3

THE COVENANT ........................................................ 4

REPENTANCE ............................................................. 6

PRAYER ....................................................................... 8 HEBREW .................................................................... 10

HOLY DAYS OF ISRAEL ......................................... 12

HOLY GARMENTS................................................... 16

DIETARY LAWS ....................................................... 17

YOUR WORKS FOR THE LORD ............................. 20

M A K E Y O U R C A L L I N G S U R E

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WELCOME The elders, teachers, and disciples of True Nation welcome you to the congregation!

As you embark on this marvelous journey of spiritual enlightenment in the ways of the Heavenly Father and Christ, it is important that you diligently study, pray and meditate on the Lord’s Word daily.

You have been called into Christ’s army and now it is your responsibility to train to be a good soldier. True Nation created this booklet to introduce basic fundamentals regarding the ways of the Heavenly Father and Christ, your true nationality, and the role you play as part of this congregation.

We pray that you remain steadfast on your quest seeking the knowledge of the Most High and Christ. We are proud to stand together with you as fellow servants of Christ!


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OUR MISSION The mission of True Nation is to teach the knowledge of identity and repentance to the 12 lost tribes of the Nation of Israel, the so-called Negro, Hispanic, and Native American Indian of Negroid and/or Indian descent – the TRUE descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob – scattered throughout the four corners of the earth.

In a corrupt world dominated by wickedness and hate, many untruths and misconceptions about the knowledge of the Almighty Father in Heaven is taught and believed. True Nation armors those truly seeking righteousness with the proper tools and ammunition needed to stand strong against the evil wiles of Satan, II Corinthians 2:11: “Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.” I Peter 3:8: “Be sober, be viligant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”

Our teachers and apostles have committed their lives to the gathering and upliftment of the Most High’s chosen people. We are dedicated to the extensive study of the knowledge of our Heavenly Father and Christ and to the observance of the Most High’s laws and ordinances. We consider the Bible to be the true Word of God, and thus, practice all the laws and customs found therein. True Nation’s sole purpose is to bring to light all of the Most High’s laws, statutes, and commandments in hopes that we all learn to love them and keep them wholeheartedly.


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THE BIBLE It is a fact that history, philosophy, and doctrines have been altered and hidden from the truth to serve as a method of deceiving people of their true nationality.

True Nation teaches nationality according to the complete 1611 King James Version of the Holy Bible, which includes the books of the Apocrypha (Apocrypha is a Greek word meaning “hidden”). The Bible contains no deception, doubt, or contradiction and forthrightly reveals the true nationality of all the people of the world.

There are many English versions of the Bible and most were translated to promote false theologies and man-made religions. King James of England commanded a group of 47 of the best Hebrew and Greek scholars of his day to translate the original Hebrew and Greek scrolls. They were given specific instructions to accurately translate the scrolls without any private interpretation. After the 47 completed their work, it was reviewed and approved by 2 more committees of scholars. Great detail and diligence was put into this translation to ensure it was accurate and not plagued by any religious bias.

Your Bible is your most important weapon against Satan and it is important that you study and follow it diligently. The Bible is your ultimate guide to righteous living, II Timothy 3:16: “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”


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THE COVENANT The Most High made a blood covenant, a “solemn promise,” in which He promised to be our God and we promised to be His people by and through our faith and obedience of His laws. Our patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, are the progenitors of the blood covenant. Ecclesiasticus 44:19-22 (Apocrypha): “Abraham was a great father of many people: in glory was there none like unto him; Who kept the law of the Most High, and was in covenant with him: he established the covenant in his flesh; and when he was proved, he was found faithful. Therefore he assured him by an oath, that he would bless the nations in his seed, and that he would multiply him as the dust of the earth, and exalt his seed as the stars, and cause them to inherit from sea to sea, and from the river unto the utmost part of the land. With Isaac did he establish likewise [for Abraham his father's sake] the blessing of all men, and the covenant, And made it rest upon the head of Jacob. He acknowledged him in his blessing, and gave him an heritage, and divided his portions; among the twelve tribes did he part them.” Because Abraham possessed a strong love and strict obedience of the Most High’s law, statutes, and commandments, he was chosen to be the first to receive the blood covenant. Abraham, who was married to Sarah, passed the inheritance of the covenant to his second son Isaac. Isaac, whose wife was Rebekah, passed the inheritance of the covenant to his second born twin son, Jacob. Jacob, who had 4 wives, Leah, Rachel, Bilhah and Zilpah, had 13 children and the heritage of the 12 tribes of


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the Nation of Israel began with them. Jacob’s 11th son, Joseph, was blessed with a double portion by his sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. Listed below are all of Jacob’s children in the order of their birth:

NAME MEANING NAME IN HEBREW

Reuben Firstborn Raawban Simeon Affliction Heard Shamiwan Levi Joined to Me Lawya Judah Praised Yahawadah *Dan Judgment Dan Naphtali Wrestle, Struggle Napathalya Gad Troop Gad Asher Happy Ahshar Issachar Payment Yash shakar Zebulun Dwelling Zabalawan *Dinah Judgment Dinah *Joseph Let Him Add Yawasap Benjamin Son of the Right Banyamyan Manasseh Forgot Toil Manashah Ephraim Fruitful Ahparayam * Not named as one of the 12 tribes.


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REPENTANCE On your quest back to the Father in Spirit and in Truth (John 4:23), you must realize that a crucial element of return is to repent. We are instructed to acknowledge our sins and ask for forgiveness, 1 John 1:8-10: “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.”

Repentance is the act of acknowledging our transgressions (sins) by humbly seeking the forgiveness of The Most High to improve our moral and civil standards. Christ spoke about the joy that the Angels in heaven have when one repents from their sins in Luke 15:7 7: “I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.” It is essential that we acknowledge our iniquities upon seeking the Lord, Jeremiah 3:13: “Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God, and hast scattered thy ways to the strangers under every green tree, and ye have not obeyed my voice, saith the Lord.” This is where humility must come into play. Many of us do not know or fully understand the Lord's commandments, so we either sin out of ignorance or willfully, and in either case, we must admit our wrongs and faults. Sin is a transgression of the law (1 John 3:4), so when we repent we are actually telling the Lord that we respect His laws and desire to apply them in our lives more diligently. If the laws were done away with, then why and how would we


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repent? Christ taught repentance because the laws are still in effect even unto today!! Repentance is a gift from The Most High given to us by the death of Christ. Take advantage of this opportunity and do not let Christ’s death be in vain! Acts 5:31: “Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.”


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PRAYER Prayer is an essential instrument of communication with the Most High. It is an intimate, yet spiritual conversation and meditation with our Creator in which understanding and revelations are formed. It is required that we worship the Father with prayer. As we see in Christ’s instructions, personal prayer is private between you and the Lord. True feelings and emotions are exchanged (spiritually) between the two. Remember, the Most High did not create us to be robots with artificial forms of affection and love. This is why Christ advised us to be open and honest with our Heavenly Father in order to take heed to His word and instructions. Matthew 6:6 says: “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” When you pray, your arms should be spread forth facing the temple in Jerusalem. For example, if you live in the United States, you would face east when you pray. If you live in China, you would face west and face northeast if you lived in Egypt. 1 Kings 8:37-39: “If there be in the land famine, if there be pestilence, blasting, mildew, locust, or if there be caterpiller; if their enemy besiege them in the land of their cities; whatsoever plague, whatsoever sickness there be; What prayer and supplication soever be made by any man, or by all thy people Israel, which shall know every man the plague of his own heart, and spread forth his hands toward this house: Then hear thou in


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heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men.” Christ taught us the Lord’s prayer as one way we can pray to our Father. It is found in the book of Matthew 6:9-13: “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”


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HEBREW

The Hebrew language is without doubt Israel’s original tongue. Our forefathers read and spoke the ancient language and kept it preserved for future use and study by the children of Israel. The Hebrew language is very useful to further one’s initial understanding of the Word, but by no means to replace your studying of the Word.

There is more than enough wisdom and instruction in the English translation of the Bible to last you beyond a life time.

Below are a few basic words that you will commonly hear in class or amongst the congregational members:

SHA*LAM Peace

YA*SHAR*AHLA Israel. He that prevailed with man and the Lord.

KAN Yes

LA*AH No

TA*WAB Good

THA*WA*DAH Thank You

YA*HA*WA*SHI He who saves commonly called Jesus.

MA*SHA*YACH Anointed. Christ.

YA*HA*WAH He is or exists. The true name of The Most High, commonly called God.


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The Lord’s prayer is often said in Hebrew together as a congregation during classes and feasts:

Ahba nawa shaba shamayam qadash hayah shamka Yahawah Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

malakwathka thabaah ratazah ka hayah ishah baahrataza Thy kingdom come, thy will be done in earth,

kawa hayah ba shamayam nathan la nawa lachaam zah yawam wa salach as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive

nawa chaawabwath nawa ka salach nawa chaawabwathya nawa wa us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And

laah thabayaah nawa ba nasayawan abal hawashi nawa man ri lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

kaya la ka ha malakwath wa ha ahla wa ha thapahrath laiwalamyam. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.

Ahman. So be it.


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HOLY DAYS OF ISRAEL An important part of obeying and reverencing God is to keep His Holy Feasts and Convocations as they are commandments: “Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you.” Exodus 31:13.

HOLY DAY TIME OBSERVED

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE

7th Day Sabbath The Sabbath, meaning “rest,” commemorates the Most High’s rest on the 7th day after His six days of creation. The 7th day of every week is a Sabbath, a holy day of rest. We are commanded to refrain from any work, buying or selling. Sabbaths require that we give complete attention to the Creator by the reading and teaching of scripture and prayer.

Every week beginning at sundown on Friday to sundown on Saturday

Exodus 20:8-11; Isaiah 58:13; Leviticus 23:1-4; Nehemiah 10:31; Nehemiah 13:15-18; Exodus 31:15-17; Exodus 35:3; and Exodus 16:23-29

New Moon The New Moon is a Sabbath and marks the first day of each month. Unlike the modern day Gregorian calendar, which is solar based, the Most High created the moon to pass through phases which calculates and identifies days, months and years and governs the Most High’s feast days.

According to the moon phases, it is kept at sundown of the first day of every month -- please see website for dates

Numbers 10-1-10; Isaiah 66:23; Ezekiel 46:3; Psalms 81:3-4; 1 Samuel 20:5, 18-24; and Ecclesiasticus 43:6-7 (Apocrypha).


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Passover / Feast of Unleavened Bread Celebrates Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. Also commemorates the final sacrifice of Christ for the Nation of Israel. This feast occurs in the true first month of the year marking the Spring season after the Vernal Equinox.

Passover begins right before the end of the fourteenth day of the first month Abib at even; at the same time begins the 15th day which begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread that lasts for 7 days

Leviticus 23:5-8; Exodus 12:1-24

Memorial of Simon A memorial of the deliverance of Israel led by Simon of the Maccabean family.

On the 23rd day of the second month at sundown

I Maccabees Chp. 13

Feast of First Fruits (Pentacost) The offering of the first fruits of the land to the Most High

On the following day after the 7th Day Sabbath after the last day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, you number fifty days (7 Sabbaths + 1 day)

Leviticus 23:9-22; Acts 2:1-5


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Memorial of the Blowing of Trumpets Marks the beginning of the new civil year of Israel which signals that half of the year has expired and winter is approaching.

On the first day of the 7th month at sundown

Leviticus 23:23-26; Numbers 10:1-10

Day of Atonement A solemn day of strict fasting (no food or water) to ask the Most High for forgiveness and to make atonement for our sins.

On the tenth day of the 7th month at sundown

Leviticus 23:27-32

Feast of Tabernacles Remembrance of dwelling in booths (tents), acknowledging the Most High’s protection.

On the fifteenth day of the 7th month at sundown for 7 days

Leviticus 23:39-44; I Corinthians 3:16-17

Feast of Dedication Commemorates the rededication of the Israelite temple and altar by the Maccabees.

On the 25th day of the month Casleu at sundown for 8 days

I Maccabees 4:51-61 (Apocrypha); St. John 10:22


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Destruction of Nicanor Commemorates the destruction of the enemy Nicanor and the deliverance of the children of Israel.

On the 13th day of the month Adar the day before Purim

II Maccabees Chp. 15

Purim Commemorates the deliverance of Israel from the plot of the evil Haman (a Persian ruler) to slaughter the Jews/Israel during the time of Queen Esther.

On the 14th day of the month Adar at sundown for 2 days

Esther 9:17-28; II Maccabees 15:36


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HOLY GARMENTS We as Israelite’s have a separate dress code from other Nations. The Lord instructed us on how to create our garments and the meanings for their designs. We at True Nation adhere to the dress code of our ancestors.

Men and women of Israel are required to wear fringes with a ribbon of blue on the borders of our garments (Numbers 15:38-39) to remember and keep the commandments of the Most High. Studs are also used to adorn our garments (Song of Solomon 1:11).

There are also gender specific dress code requirements. For instance, a man is not to wear anything that pertains to a woman nor should a woman wear that which pertains to a man (Deuteronomy 22:5). A woman must adorn herself in modest apparel (I Timothy 2:9) and wear a head covering whenever she prays or prophesies (I Corinthians 11:5).

Our garments separate us from the rest of the world. Israel is the Most High’s chosen people, a peculiar treasure above all other nations. (Exodus 19:5; Deuteronomy 14:2; I Peter 2:9) Our garments should reflect that we are His holy people (Ecclesiasticus 19:29-30 [Apocrypha]). Because we are so special, we should not desire to dress like the Gentiles in “strange apparel” (Zephaniah 1:8).

Please also read: Numbers 15:37-41; Deuteronomy 22:12; 1 Timothy 2:9; Numbers 5:18; Revelations 1:13; Isaiah 52:1.


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DIETARY LAWS The Dietary Laws are found in the 11th Chapter of Leviticus. Our Creator gave us dietary laws/guidelines for healthful reasons. It is important that you maintain balance in your diet and be wise as the scriptures command. Below are basic lists of clean animals we are permitted to eat and unclean animals we are not to eat:

CLEAN ANIMALS Animals That Chew the Cud and Part the Hoof

Antelope, Bison (buffalo), Caribou, Cattle (beef, veal), Deer (venison), Elk, Gazelle, Giraffe, Goat, Hart, Ibex, Moose, Ox, Reindeer, Sheep (lamb, mutton)

Fish With Fins and Scales

Anchovy, Barracuda, Bass, Black pomfret (or monchong), Bluefish, Bluegill, Carp, Cod, Crappie, Drum, Flounder, Grouper, Grunt, Haddock, Hake, Halibut, Hardhead, Herring (or alewife), Kingfish, Mackerel, Mahimahi (or dorado, dolphinfish[not to be confused with the mammal dolphin]), Minnow, Mullet, Perch (or bream), Pike (or pickerel or jack), Pollack (or pollock or Boston bluefish), Rockfish, Salmon, Sardine (or pilchard), Shad, Silver hake (or whiting), Smelt (or frost fish or ice fish), Snapper (or ebu, jobfish, lehi, onaga, opakapaka or uku), Sole , Steelhead, Sucker, Sunfish, Tarpon, Trout (or weakfish), Tuna (or ahi, aku, albacore, bonito , or tombo), Whitefish

Birds With Clean Characteristics

Chicken, Turkey

Insects Types of locusts that may include crickets and grasshoppers


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* In the King James Version, Leviticus 11:18 and Deuteronomy 14:16 list “swan” among unclean birds. However, this seems to be a mistranslation. The original word apparently refers to a kind of owl and is so translated in most modern Bible versions.

UNCLEAN ANIMALS Swine Boar, Peccary, Pig (hog, bacon, ham, lard,

pork, most sausage and pepperoni)

Canines Coyote, Dog, Fox, Hyena, Jackal, Wolf

Felines Cat, Cheetah, Leopard, Lion, Panther, Tiger

Equines Ass, Donkey, Horse, Mule, Onager, Zebra (quagga)

Other Armadillo, Badger, Bear, Beaver, Camel, Elephant, Gorilla, Groundhog, Hare, Hippopotamus, Kangaroo, Llama (alpaca, vicuña), Mole, Monkey, Mouse, Muskrat, Opossum, Porcupine, Rabbit, Raccoon, Rat, Rhinoceros, Skunk, Slug, Snail (escargot), Squirrel, Wallaby, Weasel, Wolverine, Worm, All insects except for some in the locust , family

Fish Without Scales and Fins

Bullhead, Catfish, Eel, European Turbot, Marlin, Paddlefish, Sculpin, Shark, Stickleback, Squid, Sturgeon (includes most caviar), Swordfish

Other Marine Mammals

Dolphin, Otter, Porpoise, Seal, Walrus, Whale


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UNCLEAN ANIMALS (continued)

Birds of Prey, Scavengers and Others

Albatross, Bat, Bittern, Buzzard, Condor, Coot, Cormorant, Crane , Crow, Cuckoo, Eagle, Flamingo, Stork, Swallow , Swift, Vulture, Water hen, Woodpecker

Reptiles Alligator, Caiman, Crocodile, Lizard, Snake, Turtle

Amphibians Blindworm, Frog, Newt, Salamander, Toad


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YOUR WORKS FOR THE LORD James 2:26: “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” As a member of Christ’s body, it is vital you exercise your faith with works. Your faith and love for the Most High and Christ is proven and made known by your deeds: “My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” I John 3:18.

The work is plentiful, but the laborers are few! We have all been blessed with many gifts and talents to serve the Lord. It’s important that we harness those gifts and talents and put them to work for the Lord. If you do not perform your works, the Lord will strip you of your gifts and reject you in the day of judgment (Matthew 25:14-30).

Matthew 5:16: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

Let us glorify our Father in Heaven by our good works. Both men and women alike, whether married or single, must perform works for the church in addition to any other responsibilities you may have for your own homes and/or for the world. Don’t make excuses as to why you cannot work for the Lord, make excuses so you can work for the Lord!! The Lord rewards your diligent labor (Hebrews 11:6). Let our faith be known by our good works for salvation on judgment day: “Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.” James 2:18

“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou

shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make

thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”

Joshua 1:8

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