A good theological framework will not guarantee you a share in the World to Come; whereas a good heart will definitely do it

A good theological framework will not guarantee you a share in the World to Come; whereas a good heart will definitely do it

Hebrew Scripture teaches that, if my WRONG messianic theology makes me proud and arrogantly stubborn, them my WRONG messianic theology is worthless. By the same token, if my CORRECT messianic theology makes me proud and arrogantly stubborn, then my CORRECT messianic theology is equally worthless.
Why? Simply because the good tidings [of salvation] are reserved only for those who are meek, and have a contrite heart. As is written:
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek... the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace... The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit... Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished... For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. .. ”- Isaiah 61: 1, Psalm 37: 11, Psalm 34: 18, Proverbs 16: 5, 1 Samuel 15: 23- King James Bible.

Is “knowing Jesus” as paramount as the noble Christian theology claims it to be?

If you study what the New Testament says concerning Jesus (peace and blessings be upon him), you will be surprised to find that Jesus own words are veritable proof that, though a perfectly valid religion, Christian theology has it all wrong.
Why is this so? Because Jesus is quoted saying the following: «Not every one that saith unto me, “Lord, Lord”, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven (personal sanctification, according to 1 Thessalonians 4: 3). Many will say to me in that day, “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? [in other words, weren’t the miracles we performed in your name proof that you were pleased with our religion? ] ” And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity! ”»- Matthew 7: 21-23.
Thus, according to Jesus own words, Christian theology is gravely mistaken, when it claims that our salvation depends upon “knowing Jesus”, as Jesus himself states that it depends upon the exact opposite-- Jesus knowing us! Knowing what about us? Knowing that we are not living a life of sin and iniquity, but rather of sanctification (in other words, a life of goodness and humility). As is written: “ Turn from evil and do good, so you may live forever ”- Psalm 37: 27, Tree of Life Bible.

«“The more simple any thing is, the less liable it is to be disordered, and the easier repaired when disordered”― Thomas Paine, Common Sense»

The Gospel is good, but it’s uncertainty fails to bring genuine peace

The problem with the holy gospel is that, unlike what happens with Moses words [recorded in God’s Law], most of the words attributed to Jesus (peace and blessings be upon him) can't be interpreted in a clear and straightforward sense; rather, they can be safely understood only after the events alluded by them have already taken place.
Consider the following example: Jesus tells his disciples that they must buy swords, as things concerning his own person will soon get “heated”; as is written- “Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end ”- Luke 22: 36-37, KJV.
If you were one of Jesus apostles [like Simon Peter], you would think Jesus meant to say you needed to prepare for physical confrontation (what else are swords needed for? ). But the fact is that, though sincere, such literal interpretation would have been totally wrong, as not long after those words Jesus is quoted rebuking the use of such weapons. As is written:
“Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? ”- John 18: 10-11, KJV
If were to be intellectually honest, we would have to recognize that Jesus had clearly asked his disciples to get swords; but the fact is that they weren’t sure what to make out of Jesus words. Did he mean to say they were allowed to use the swords? Or were they not? Truth be told, they would have to wait for events to unfold, in order to know what the correct interpretation was. As is written:
(1) “And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him”- Luke 22: 47-51, KJV.
(2) “And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear. Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? ”- Matthew 26: 51-54, KJV
And something similar happens with almost every utterance attributed to Jesus: You can never know [in advance] whether it must be understood in a literal sense, or whether it should be viewed in an allegorical fashion. In other words, Was Jesus sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel? (“… I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel ”- Matthew 15: 24, KJV). Would Christians believers never experience death? (“Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death ”- John 8: 51). Would John remain alive until Jesus return? (“Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? ”- John 21: 22).
Would Christian persecutions last only ten days? (“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. .. ”- Revelation 2: 10). Would Jesus return soon after John received his apocalyptic revelation? (“He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly ”- Revelation 22: 20). Sadly, history proved that those who interpreted the former promises as literal future events were consistently wrong.
In short, instead of feeling the godly peace and security experienced by those having a clear knowledge of God’s plan for their lives (“ Great peace have they which love thy Law: and nothing shall offend them”- Psalm 119: 165, KJV), our Christian brothers remain hopelessly uncertain [and insecured] of what God’s plan for their lives actually is. And the displayed security concerning future (literal) events they often take for granted (the rise of an anti-Christ, the rapture of the church, the great tribulation, Jesus return in glory, etc) is little more than theological bravado; bold conjectures and suppositions, similar to those made by their earlier Christian predecessors (all of them refuted by ancient church history).
May the Creator bless and guide our dear Christian brothers and sisters! Amen.