Understanding the Apostles Teachings Via Yahshua’s Own Words

Understanding the Apostles Teachings Via Yahshua’s Own Words

Today I’ll dive deep into the heart of Scripture, unpack those tough questions, and get real about walking with Yahshua in everyday life. I’ll be tackling something that’s tripped up a lot of folks in the church—those moments when the Apostles’ teachings feel a bit murky or open to interpretation, leaving us scratching our heads. But here’s the good news: we can cut through that confusion by zooming in on Yahshua, the Messiah Himself. His words and actions? They come straight from Yahweh, the Father in heaven. Let’s break this down together and I’ll pull in some key Bible verses to light the way.

First off, picture this: You’re reading through Paul’s letters or Peter’s epistles, and you hit a verse that seems heavy or layered with cultural context from the first century. Maybe it’s about submission in marriage from Ephesians 5, or the role of works in faith from James 2. People argue over these all the time—does Paul mean this literally, or is Peter emphasizing that over grace? It’s easy to get lost in the weeds, right? The Apostles were incredible—handpicked by Yahshua to spread the Gospel—but they were human, writing to specific churches facing real messes. Their words build on Yahshua’s foundation, but sometimes our modern lenses blur the picture.

Take love, for instance. Paul talks a ton about love in 1 Corinthians 13—patient, kind, not envious, all that beautiful stuff. But if you’re confused about what that really looks like in the grit of life, watch Yahshua. In Matthew 5:44, He commands, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” And He didn’t just say it—He did it. On the stake, as nails pierced His hands, He prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). That’s not abstract theology; that’s Yahweh the Father showing us through Jesus how love conquers hate. No room for confusion there—it’s active, sacrificial, and straight from heaven.

Or how about salvation? Folks sometimes twist James 2:14-26, where he says faith without works is dead into a debate. But Yahshua settles it upfront in John 3:16: “For Yahweh so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Belief isn’t just head knowledge; it’s trust that transforms you. Yahshua lived this out by healing the sick, like the centurion’s servant in Matthew 8:5-13, where He marveled at the guy’s faith and said, “Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would.” See? Faith sparks action, but it’s rooted in trusting Yahshua, who echoes the Father’s promise of grace.

And don’t get me started on knowing Yahweh. The Apostles urge us to seek Him, like in Hebrews 11:6, but Yahshua makes it personal. In John 14:6, He declares, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” That’s not exclusive club rules; it’s an invitation from Yahweh Himself. Yahshua prayed in John 17:3, defining eternal life as knowing the Father and the Son He sent. He showed this by spending time with outcasts—the woman at the well in John 4, or Zacchaeus in Luke 19—proving Yahweh’s pursuit of us isn’t complicated. It’s relational, direct, and full of mercy.

Why does this matter? Because Yahshua Himself confirmed His teachings come right from the Father. In John 12:49-50, He says, “I did not speak on my own, but the Father who sent me commanded me to say all that I have spoken. I know that His command leads to eternal life.” And in John 5:19, “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself; He can do only what He sees His Father doing.” When we anchor in Yahshua’s words and deeds, the Apostles’ writings snap into focus—they expand on His truth, not override it.

Let’s be honest and talk about clearing up confusion around the Apostles’ teachings by anchoring everything in Yahshua’s own words and actions—straight from the Father. That approach keeps us grounded and safe.

The Bible itself warns us that this twisting happens way more than we’d like to admit. Peter, one of Yahshua’s closest apostles, actually calls it out directly about Paul’s letters. In 2 Peter 3:15-16, he writes: “Our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that Elohim gave him. He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do also the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.”

Did you catch that? Peter doesn’t mince words. Some folks—because they’re untaught, unsteady in their faith, or just plain willful—take Paul’s deep, sometimes complex teachings and wrench them out of shape. And the result? It leads straight to their own destruction. Not just confusion or a minor mix-up—yes, destruction! Eternal consequences. Spiritual ruin.

Now, how many people do this? Well, the Bible doesn’t give us a headcount, but it sure paints a picture of it being common enough to warrant a serious warning from Peter himself. And history backs that up. From the early church days right through today, we’ve seen religious leaders, teachers, preachers, and everyday believers twist Paul’s words for all kinds of reasons—power, personal agendas, cultural pressures, misunderstanding, or just plain ignorance!

Think about it: Some preachers have used passages like Romans 13 on submitting to authorities. We need a bigger biblical call to justice and resisting evil when it opposes Elohim. Others have twisted Paul’s grace teachings in Romans or Galatians to say “once saved, always saved, no matter how you live,” turning freedom in Messiah Yahshua into a license for sin—what Peter calls antinomianism. Or Ephesians 5 on marriage gets warped into excuses for control and abuse instead of mutual sacrificial love modeled after Messiah.

Even big-name religious or spiritual leaders aren’t immune. Over the centuries, some have cherry-picked Paul’s letters to push legalism, prosperity gospels, or division, all while claiming “Paul said it.” Peter saw this coming in his day—false teachers denying the return of Messiah or twisting grace to excuse immorality—and he flagged it as dangerous because it pulls people away from the pure gospel Yahshua preached.

So, what do we do? We go back to the source, Yahshua the Messiah. Yahshua didn’t just teach; He lived out the perfect revelation of Yahweh’s will. He flat-out said in John 14:9, “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.” Boom—that’s direct. Yahshua’s actions and words aren’t filtered through anyone else; they’re Yahweh’s heart on display. Think about it: When the Apostles grapple with big ideas, Yahshua already modeled them crystal clear.

That’s why going back to Yahshua Himself is so crucial. When Paul’s words feel slippery or get weaponized, we run to the Holy Scripture. Yahshua never twisted the Bible; He fulfilled it perfectly. He taught grace that transforms, not cheap grace that excuses. He modeled authority that serves, not dominates. He lifted up the marginalized while calling everyone to holiness. Anchor there, and the Apostles’ writings—including Paul’s—start making sense in harmony, not contradiction.

Here’s my heart for you: Don’t let anyone—even a charismatic religious leader or a well-meaning spiritual guru—twist Paul’s epistles (or any part of Scripture) in a way that leads you or others toward destruction. Test everything against Yahshua. Read the Gospels first, pray for the Holy Spirit’s clarity, and approach Paul’s letters with humility. Peter called him “our beloved brother,” so we honor him by handling his words carefully, not carelessly.

And here’s my challenge to you today. Grab your Bible, start in the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, John—and let Yahshua speak directly to your heart. Read His parables, watch His miracles, hear His prayers. Confusion fades when we see Yahweh the Father through His Son Yahshua. If you have general Bible questions, hit me up in the comments and we’ll unpack it together.

If you’ve ever felt the sting of bad teaching or seen it hurt someone, know you’re not alone—and Yahweh’s Word has the remedy. Let’s keep seeking the truth, keep loving, and keep up our hope together.

Thank you for reading, friends. Remember, faith isn’t about perfect understanding; it’s about following the One who is the truth. Drop your thoughts below if this hits home or if you’ve got a specific passage you’re wrestling with. Until next time. Stay anchored in Yahshua, guard the truth, and walk in His light. May Yahweh bless you all.