About
I am Māori with Canadian heritage on my grandmother's side from Aotearoa (Land of the Long White Cloud), New Zealand. He whenua tupu (the Land of our First Inheritance) that was gifted to our ancestors by Ihowā o Ngā Mano (YAHWE, The Lord of Hosts) Isaiah 28:29. My grandmother was a Christian, who owned a set of Bible volumes containing ancient stories and colorful pictures. I loved reading those stories and admired those pictures, which had a profound impact on my young mind (of 5-7 years of age) at that time. This was my first introduction to the Biblical world, and this eventually led to pursuing a lifelong knowledge and application of the gospel of Yeshua Hamaschiac, Jesus Christ the Messiah.
Te Rongopai a Ihu Karaiti means (The Gospel of Jesus Christ) in the Māori language. This is an educational space where I express my personal views on a range of gospel-related topics as found in the King James Version of the Holy Bible, particularly the New Testament. For me, this space provides an opportunity to share gospel principles with all God's children regardless of ethnic background, language, religious affiliation, or chosen station in life. Verily, I say that "God is no respecter of persons" Acts 10:34.
From personal experiences and observations, I found that most christian-related churches very often teach contradicting, conflicting, and confusing doctrine. Such diversity has been the cause of great division, disagreement, and disunity among family, friends, and people in general with devastating consequences 1 Corinthians 14:33. This environment usually creates emotional, spiritual, and physical harm for all involved. For guidance and protection, the Apostles of Christ have forewarned Christians to steer clear of the institutions of men 2 Peter 2:1 that teach other gospels contrary to what they have taught Galatians 1:6-9.
Thus, I am not affiliated with any organized church. Te Rongopai a Ihu Karaiti is not a ministry in any sense of the word but rather a personal platform to share gospel doctrines as I read, understand, and practice them according to the New Testament, nothing more and nothing less. I am no apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, bishop or profess to hold any such title but rather I am a Christian like they who were first called in Antioch Acts 11:26. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, trying to live His divine teachings in thoughts, words, and deeds as best as I can.
By adhering to the principles of the scriptures, especially the New Testament exactly as written (without misinterpretation or misrepresentation), offers a wiser and safer option than subscribing or joining an organized religion that can lead to erroneous doctrine and practice.