Category: True Israel
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 New Testament scriptures, the true nature Read More …
Will There Be a Millennial Kingdom? The Writer of Hebrews Says No!
Introduction Will there be a millennial kingdom on earth? That is, will there be a thousand year kingdom on earth that Jesus will set up upon His return, where He will reign over all the earth from the capital of Israel (Jerusalem)? Will Jesus really reign over a kingdom that has a physical temple Read More …
Earthly Kingdom or Heavenly Kingdom? [Philippians 3]
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. Introduction Many 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 throne of David — over a kingdom Read More …
The “Replacement Theology” of Dispensationalism
Fulfillment Theology views the covenant promises and prophecies relating to Israel as being fulfilled in Christ and His Church. Christ fulfilled what Israel could not. He alone has the right to be called “Israel.” He is thus, a nation of One. His Church is New Israel of the New Covenant in Him. That Israel Read More …
Paul and Peter Apply Israel-Quotes to the Church
2 Corinthians 6:16-18 16 And what mutual agreement does the temple of God have with idols? For we are the temple of the living God, just as God said, “I will live in them and will walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.” 17 Therefore“come out Read More …
Why We Know God’s Plan for Israel is Already Finished
Introduction Does God still have a plan for the nation of Israel? Many Christians believe so, because that is the way they’ve been taught. They believe that the people of Israel are still the chosen people of God. But what about the Church? What’s the connection between Israel and the Church? Are Read More …
One Plan for One People
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise note. Ephesians 3:1-21 1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus in behalf of you Gentiles,— 2 if so be that ye have heard of the dispensation of that grace of God which was given me to you-ward; Read More …
The New Israel of the New Covenant
Introduction Dispensationalism is stuck in the mysteries of the Old Testament (OT). What I mean is, as it relates to Israel, it doesn’t allow the revealed truth of the New Testament (NT) to provide proper interpretation. It doesn’t allow the light of Christ to shine on OT Israel. It doesn’t allow the NT to properly Read More …
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 Read More …
Christ is True Israel
All Scripture quotations are from the American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. Many of the Old Testament prophecies are about the nation of Israel. But what must be understood is that there is no minimum number of people required to make up that nation. Indeed, it began with just Abraham. It can be Read More …
Israel and the Church [Ephesians 2:11-22]
All Scriptures quotes are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. This is a highly significant passage regarding the true nature of Israel of the New Covenant, the Israel in Christ. This is one of the most extensive passages about this in the New Testament. Ephesians 2:11-22 11 Wherefore remember, Read More …
Israel and the Church [1 Pet 2:3-10]
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless otherwise noted. 1 Peter 2:3-10 3 if ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious: 4 unto whom coming, a living stone, rejected indeed of men, but with God elect, precious, 5 ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual Read More …
Israel and the Church – [Galatians 3:16; 28-29]
All Scripture quotations are from the 1901 American Standard Version unless noted otherwise. (Galatians 3:16) — Now to Abraham were the promises spoken, and to his seed. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. (Galatians 3:28-29) — 28 There can Read More …