The Choosing of Israel Points to Unconditional Sovereign Election
Introduction The nation of Israel is, and always has been, an imperfect type or a picture of that which is perfect, which is the Church, the redeemed people of God. The nation of Israel is also a revelation of the nature of election. God’s choosing of the people of Israel out of all the peoples of the […]
Commentary on Romans 11 – [The Election of True Israel in Christ]
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version (updated) unless otherwise noted. Introduction Like Romans 9, Romans 11 is one of the most important chapters in the New Testament regarding the doctrine of election, Israel and the Church. This discussion – that actually began in Romans 8 (especially verses 28-39) – ends […]
Commentary on Romans 9 – [The Plan and Pathway of Election]
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version (slightly updated) unless otherwise noted. Introduction Romans 9 is one of the central passages of the New Testament in understanding the doctrine of election. Paul’s discussion really begins in chapter 8, and more specifically, Romans 8:28-39. Those verses serve as an introduction to and as a key to […]
Israel of the New Covenant in Christ
I want to give you a brief example of how God’s promises to Israel are fulfilled in the New Covenant. The promises to ethnic Israel were always looking ahead to Christ and His Church. The Promised Land of the OT was only a type and shadow of the Promised Land of the New Heaven and New […]
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 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 […]