The holy faith of reformed samaritanism


Hebrew Scripture teaches that deliverance and salvation arrive when we embrace sincere repentance



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Reformed Samaritanism General Overview

Hebrew Scripture teaches that deliverance and salvation arrive when we embrace sincere repentance.
And that’s the reason why sincere repentance is God’s true Redeemer (Messiah). As it is written: “But
a Redeemer will come to Zion, and [to whom in Zion will the Redeemer come?…] to those in Jacob
who turn from transgression [in sincere repentance]”- Isaiah 59:20. And it goes without saying that,
anyone who would preach sincere repentance [Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, etc] is [by association] a
manifestation of such Messiah. In this regard, it must be said that, although himself a good man, the
apostle Paul [who authored most of the books comprising the New Testament] never seems to have
properly understood that God didn’t need any animal [nor human] sacrifice, in order to be able to
forgive our sins. Why? Simply Because the sacrifice He wants is a broken (penitent) heart. As it is
written: “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, o God, thou wilt not
despise [denying it forgiveness]”- Psalm 51:17 
Let’s not deceive ourselves; God’s own faith is results oriented! 
We have to beware, as the sin self deception can do great harm to our soul, preventing it from enjoying 
peace. And that’s why Bible says: “There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked”- Isaiah 57:21. We can 
choose to deceive ourselves, twisting the word of God and forcing it to say whatever is convenient to our 
preconceived religious ideas. But by so doing, we only damage our souls, and risk ending up suffering from 
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severe depression, as well as grave mental diseases. 
The point we are trying to make is the following: the Bible teaches God’s true faith has little to do with the 
“having the right theology” type of religion that is so often sold unto us. Neither is it an abstract, esoteric 
belief. Rather, it is the “down to earth” commitment with justice, mercy, and humility. In other words, He 
who fears God, and is just, merciful, humble, and honest, already has the right religion (Micah 6:8), 
regardless of the name we choose for it. 
For example, consider the fact that Bible never mentions Persian King Cyrus ever embracing the Hebrew 
faith. In fact, most likely Cyrus remained a committed Zoroastrian (who worshiped the God called Ahura 
Mazda) his entire life. Yet, foretelling his coming [150 years in advance], prophet Isaiah called Cyrus “God’s 
anointed” (or “Messiah”, as per the Hebrew text of Isaiah 45:1). Why? Because Cyrus would do the 
incredible act of helping exiled Jews rebuild their ruined Temple (thereby restoring their service to God). So, 
the Creator cared much more for Cyrus deeds, than for his imperfect Zoroastrian theology. 
Notice the supreme importance of the fact that God is far more interested in the things we do, than in the 
things we claim to believe. And even the Christian gospel bears witness to the same truth, when it goes on to 
exalt the three “Magi” that came from the East, looking for the king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1). What was a 
Magi? It was a Zoroastrian priest! 

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