Kingdom of Christ Now — [Romans 8:18-23]
Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version. By this time, if you’ve been following along in this series, you should have little doubt that the New Testament does not teach that there will be an earthly millennial kingdom prior to our eternal state in the Eternal Kingdom of Revelation […]
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 — (3 of 4) – [Priesthood of Christ]
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. Introduction As we’ve seen, the book of Hebrews reveals that the Kingship of Christ is both now and continues into the everlasting kingdom of the new heaven and new earth (Rev 21:1-2). We’ve also seen that this book doesn’t teach or even make room […]
Israel in Hebrews — (2 of 4) – [Kingship of Christ]
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. (Hebrews 1:3,8,13) — 3 who being the effulgence of his glory, and the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had made purification of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty […]
Israel in Hebrews — (1 of 4) – [Overview]
Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version. We continue our study of Israel and the Church from the perspective of the writer of the book of Hebrews. He’s a Jewish Christian addressing a Jewish Christian audience about Old and New Covenant issues. Before I began my study […]
The True Nature of Israel in Christ – [Hagar vs. Sarah]
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. Words in brackets [ ] are provided for clarity. Introduction There’s much confusion about the true nature of Israel and the true nature of the Kingdom of Christ of the New Covenant. There’s a lot of confusion regarding the relationship between […]
Israel and the Church – [Romans 9:1-8]
All Scriptures are quoted from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. (Romans 9:1-8) — 1 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing pain in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were anathema from […]
Earthly Kingdom or Heavenly Kingdom? [Philippians 3]
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. Introduction I think it’s safe to say that most Christians are taught that we all have an earthly kingdom to look forward to, where upon His return, Christ will reign over this present earth as its Ruler, sitting upon the […]
The Kingdom of Christ According to Paul
There are two positions regarding the Kingdom of Christ. One that is based on a Jewish, Old Testament understanding, and the other that is based on a Christian, New Testament understanding. The first view interprets Israel and the Kingdom of Christ from an OT perspective, which is then used to interpret the NT teaching on this subject. The second view interprets Israel and the Kingdom […]
Kingdom of Christ Now — [2 Peter 3:1-13]
Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version. (2 Peter 3:1-13) – 1 This is now, beloved, the second epistle that I write unto you; and in both of them I stir up your sincere mind by putting you in remembrance; 2 that ye should remember the words which were spoken before by the […]