Does God Bless America Because It Blesses Israel?
Whenever Israel comes under attack from one of their enemies (such as is happening as I write this), you will see Christians on social media encouraging others to pray for Israel or pray for the peace of Israel. Why? Not that this isn’t a good thing. Of course it is. But why do they request prayer […]
What if Israel Had Recognized Jesus as their Messiah?
It’s tragic that Israel didn’t see the fulfillment of their own religion when Jesus revealed Himself to them. That is why God destroyed them in AD 70 via the Roman armies. If they had recognized Jesus as their Messiah (as one people), today they would be viewed in the context of Christianity, not in the context […]
The “Replacement Theology” of Dispensationalism
Fulfillment Theology (Covenantal) views the covenant promises and prophecies relating to Israel as being fulfilled in Christ and to those who are in Him, as His Church. Christ fulfilled what Israel could not. He alone has the right to be called “Israel.” He is thus, a nation of One, as the True Israel of God. His Church is Spiritual Israel of […]
Israel and the Church — See the Difference?
I ran across this on the internet: The conclusion should be obvious: True Israel is everyone who is in Christ as the corporate people of God, which is the body of Christ, which is the Church.
Who is the “Israel of God” in Galatians 6:16?
Scripture quoted by permission. All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the NET Bible® copyright ©1996-2018 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved.” (Galatians 6:15-16 – NET) – 15 For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that matters is a new creation! 16 And all who will behave in accordance […]
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Kingdom of Christ Now — [Luke 1:30-33]
All Scripture quotes are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. Introduction The first chapter of Luke’s gospel is one of the major keys in identifying Israel and the Kingdom of Christ in the New Covenant. When we compare what Luke says with other NT scriptures, the true nature of the people of God and Christ’s Kingdom […]
Kingdom of Christ Now — [Acts 2:29-36] – [2 of 2]
All Scripture quotes are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. The objective of the study is to discuss the words of Peter as he reveals the wider picture of the Day of Pentecost as it relates to the Kingdom of Christ, which we started in Part One. Our Text: (Acts 2:29-36) — 29 Brethren, […]
Kingdom of Christ Now — [Acts 2:29-36] – [1 of 2]
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. (Acts 2:29-36) — 29 Brethren, I may say unto you freely of the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us unto this day. 30 Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an […]
Kingdom of Christ Now — [Acts 15:1-18]
Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations are from the American Standard Version of 1901. Acts 15:1-18 is one of the most important passages in the New Testament regarding true Israel and the Kingdom of Christ. Dispensationalists have a different interpretation of it, of course, but as I intend to show, it’s an interpretation that doesn’t hold up. […]
Israel in Hebrews — (4 of 4) – [The Church is New Israel]
Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. Introduction As with Paul and Peter, the writer of Hebrews reveals that the nation of Israel has its fulfillment in Christ and His Church. The physical nation of Israel has its completion and continuation as a spiritual nation, a spiritual Israel. In other words, the Church is the New Israel […]