A glimpse of God's promised coming Kingdom to Israel:
2 Sam 7:12-13, 1 Chron 17:10-14, Isa 9:6-7,11:1-9, 40:9-14, Dan 2:44,7:13-14, Mic 4:1-5, Zec 14:1-21, Lk 1:32-33.
Acts 3:21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
Matt 19:28 Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Matt 25:31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory.
Rev 20:4-6 Blessed & holy is he that hath part in the 1st resurrection: on such the 2nd death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God & of Christ & shall reign with him a thousand years.
These OT teaching's (are kingdom promises God made to Israel's fathers) above are necessary context, in understanding Jesus kingdom teaching & preaching. (Matt 3:2).
Matt 15:24 Messiah answered & said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: Jesus was sent, ONLY, to the lost sheep of the ""House of Israel"")
Rom 15:8 I say that Messiah was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: Messiah was sent to minister to the circumcision/JEWS, To fulfil OT promises made to the Hebrew fathers)
Acts 11:19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
(MY NOTE: This is after Stephens death (6 yrs after Jesus death & resurrection) Jewish converts, that fled Israel & ran for their lives, from law zealots like Saul. Are still only sharing Christ with other Jews!).
Acts 10:28 Peter said unto them, Ye know how that it is an """unlawful""" thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean
(BTW: Jesus died on the cross 7 yrs before Peter tells Cornelius (an Italian/gentile) "IT'S UNLAWFUL" for a Jew to hang out with a gentile)
Matt 15:26 Jesus said; It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs.
(MY NOTE Jesus calls this gentile woman of Canaan a dog. Jews often referred to Gentiles as "dogs" Matt 7:6 )
Gal 4:
4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: God sent forth his Son """made under the law""" to """redeem those under the law"""/JEWS)
Jesus's in the flesh mission was to the lost sheep of the ""House of Israel"" ONLY!
Jews considered gentiles so ungodly/unclean (living outside of covenant seals). Just being in their presence could make a Jew ceremonially unclean (Jn 18:28)
The new covenant doesn't/can't begin until after Jesus dies.
Heb 9:
16 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
17 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
(MY NOTE: Jesus kept, lived, taught & fulfilled the old covenant Mosaic laws. There can be no new covenant until after Jesus (the Testator) dies.
Study tips from a pro:
Myles Coverdale; Bible theologian/translator. He wrote the Coverdale Bible. Say's don't judge scripture by what is spoken, or written only.
When dissecting any verse of scripture. Ask yourself, of whom, to whom, with what words, what time, where, to what intent, with what circumstances, considering what is written before and what follows any single verse context.
Who was preaching the repent & be baptized gospel of the kingdom message? JESUS!
Who was Jesus talking to? JEWS UNDER THE LAW! Reread Matt 15:24, Rom 15:8 above.
What's the timeframe? PRE-DEATH!
Where? ISRAEL!
To what intent? REDEEM THOSE UNDER THE LAW/JEWS! Reread Gal 4:4-5 above.
The gospel of the kingdom message Jesus preached was for Israel ONLY! This message is void of Jesus sin atoning death & resurrection. The OT God given Levitical animal sacrificial system dealt with Israel's sin.
Gentiles had NO PART in the All Jewish repent & be baptized gospel of the kingdom message.
Eph 2:
11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;
12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: Pre-death & resurrection, gentiles were: ""strangers living outside covenant seals of promise"" ""having no hope"" living without God in the world)
13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: But NOW post death & resurrection. The blood of Christ has brought you near.)
The gospel/good news message changes here min Acts 10. The gospel/good new is NOW no longer just for Israel. The Lord thru Peter opens salvations door to gentiles!
Acts 10: 7 years after the (Acts 2) Holy Spirit out pouring. Peter has a vision, it tells him to eat unclean creatures. Peter argues with the Lord 3 times & the Lord says. Peter, if I make/say it's clean, ITS CLEAN! Peter then goes with the unclean gentiles that had already been traveling to find Peter.
Acts 10:
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
(MY NOTE: These gentiles don't repent of anything, don't bring a animal sin offering or adhere to any Mosaic laws etc. They hear about Jesus sin atoning death & resurrection, believe it (nothing more, nothing less/FAITH) & Christ (who knows everyone true heart) baptizes them with His FOREVER indwelling (Jn 14:16) eternal salvation sealing (2 Cor 1:22, 5:5, Eph 4:4) Holy Spirit. Also see Eph 1:13. They heard, believed & received Christ's H/S)
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
(MY NOTE: If any gentile had received the Holy Spirit 7 years at the Acts 2 Pentecost. These Jews (to include Peter) wouldn't have been astonished!)
Next the Risen Lord gives Saul/Paul the NT gospel of the grace of God message (Acts 20:24) and sends him to gentiles/all other nations (Acts 26:14-18)
The NT gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24) message, open to both Jew & gentile. Is: Jesus died for your sins, was buried & rose on the 3rd day (1 Cor 15:1-4) for your justification (Rom 4:25)
Salvation is offered by the grace of God & accessed by faith (Eph 2:8, Rom 5:1-2). If you'll read the Acts 10 account. They heard about Jesus sin atoning death & resurrection, BELIEVED, were saved & then partook in baptism. This public action was confirmation of their faith. An outwardly expression of the inner spiritual/indwelling change.
Although salvation comes by Gods grace & is accessed by faith alone. There are some prerequisite understandings needed.
You must understand, you've sinned against a sovereign Creator God (Rom 3:23), are under a death sentence (Rom 6:23) & in need of rescue. That Jesus is the only path to pardon. You confess your sins & ask Him to come into/indwell your heart & forgive/rescue you. He has promised to accept all true confessions (1 Jn 1:9). Jesus knows every heart & is absolutely faithful.
Understand with your confession you're agreeing to marriage union commitment. He accepts every true seeker approaches with a contrite heart. At acceptance Jesus gives the convert (from unbelief to belief) GIFTS: His Holy Spirit (Acts 10:45, 11:17), A declaration of righteousness (Rom 4:5 & 5:17-18) & eternal life (Rom 6:23, Jn 5:24).
Adam's sin is imputed onto every human born/Rom 5:12 (except Jesus His father was the Holy Spirit)
At birth every person is born a slave to sin & under a death sentence. The good news is Jesus sin payment supersedes Adams death sentence. Jesus sin atoning payment is accessed by grace thru faith.
2 Sam 7:12-13, 1 Chron 17:10-14, Isa 9:6-7,11:1-9, 40:9-14, Dan 2:44,7:13-14, Mic 4:1-5, Zec 14:1-21, Lk 1:32-33.
Acts 3:21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
Matt 19:28 Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Matt 25:31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory.
Rev 20:4-6 Blessed & holy is he that hath part in the 1st resurrection: on such the 2nd death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God & of Christ & shall reign with him a thousand years.
These OT teaching's (are kingdom promises God made to Israel's fathers) above are necessary context, in understanding Jesus kingdom teaching & preaching. (Matt 3:2).
Matt 15:24 Messiah answered & said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: Jesus was sent, ONLY, to the lost sheep of the ""House of Israel"")
Rom 15:8 I say that Messiah was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: Messiah was sent to minister to the circumcision/JEWS, To fulfil OT promises made to the Hebrew fathers)
Acts 11:19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
(MY NOTE: This is after Stephens death (6 yrs after Jesus death & resurrection) Jewish converts, that fled Israel & ran for their lives, from law zealots like Saul. Are still only sharing Christ with other Jews!).
Acts 10:28 Peter said unto them, Ye know how that it is an """unlawful""" thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean
(BTW: Jesus died on the cross 7 yrs before Peter tells Cornelius (an Italian/gentile) "IT'S UNLAWFUL" for a Jew to hang out with a gentile)
Matt 15:26 Jesus said; It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs.
(MY NOTE Jesus calls this gentile woman of Canaan a dog. Jews often referred to Gentiles as "dogs" Matt 7:6 )
Gal 4:
4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: God sent forth his Son """made under the law""" to """redeem those under the law"""/JEWS)
Jesus's in the flesh mission was to the lost sheep of the ""House of Israel"" ONLY!
Jews considered gentiles so ungodly/unclean (living outside of covenant seals). Just being in their presence could make a Jew ceremonially unclean (Jn 18:28)
The new covenant doesn't/can't begin until after Jesus dies.
Heb 9:
16 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
17 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
(MY NOTE: Jesus kept, lived, taught & fulfilled the old covenant Mosaic laws. There can be no new covenant until after Jesus (the Testator) dies.
Study tips from a pro:
Myles Coverdale; Bible theologian/translator. He wrote the Coverdale Bible. Say's don't judge scripture by what is spoken, or written only.
When dissecting any verse of scripture. Ask yourself, of whom, to whom, with what words, what time, where, to what intent, with what circumstances, considering what is written before and what follows any single verse context.
Who was preaching the repent & be baptized gospel of the kingdom message? JESUS!
Who was Jesus talking to? JEWS UNDER THE LAW! Reread Matt 15:24, Rom 15:8 above.
What's the timeframe? PRE-DEATH!
Where? ISRAEL!
To what intent? REDEEM THOSE UNDER THE LAW/JEWS! Reread Gal 4:4-5 above.
The gospel of the kingdom message Jesus preached was for Israel ONLY! This message is void of Jesus sin atoning death & resurrection. The OT God given Levitical animal sacrificial system dealt with Israel's sin.
Gentiles had NO PART in the All Jewish repent & be baptized gospel of the kingdom message.
Eph 2:
11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;
12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: Pre-death & resurrection, gentiles were: ""strangers living outside covenant seals of promise"" ""having no hope"" living without God in the world)
13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
(SCRIPTURE PROCLAIMS: But NOW post death & resurrection. The blood of Christ has brought you near.)
The gospel/good news message changes here min Acts 10. The gospel/good new is NOW no longer just for Israel. The Lord thru Peter opens salvations door to gentiles!
Acts 10: 7 years after the (Acts 2) Holy Spirit out pouring. Peter has a vision, it tells him to eat unclean creatures. Peter argues with the Lord 3 times & the Lord says. Peter, if I make/say it's clean, ITS CLEAN! Peter then goes with the unclean gentiles that had already been traveling to find Peter.
Acts 10:
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
(MY NOTE: These gentiles don't repent of anything, don't bring a animal sin offering or adhere to any Mosaic laws etc. They hear about Jesus sin atoning death & resurrection, believe it (nothing more, nothing less/FAITH) & Christ (who knows everyone true heart) baptizes them with His FOREVER indwelling (Jn 14:16) eternal salvation sealing (2 Cor 1:22, 5:5, Eph 4:4) Holy Spirit. Also see Eph 1:13. They heard, believed & received Christ's H/S)
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
(MY NOTE: If any gentile had received the Holy Spirit 7 years at the Acts 2 Pentecost. These Jews (to include Peter) wouldn't have been astonished!)
Next the Risen Lord gives Saul/Paul the NT gospel of the grace of God message (Acts 20:24) and sends him to gentiles/all other nations (Acts 26:14-18)
The NT gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24) message, open to both Jew & gentile. Is: Jesus died for your sins, was buried & rose on the 3rd day (1 Cor 15:1-4) for your justification (Rom 4:25)
Salvation is offered by the grace of God & accessed by faith (Eph 2:8, Rom 5:1-2). If you'll read the Acts 10 account. They heard about Jesus sin atoning death & resurrection, BELIEVED, were saved & then partook in baptism. This public action was confirmation of their faith. An outwardly expression of the inner spiritual/indwelling change.
Although salvation comes by Gods grace & is accessed by faith alone. There are some prerequisite understandings needed.
You must understand, you've sinned against a sovereign Creator God (Rom 3:23), are under a death sentence (Rom 6:23) & in need of rescue. That Jesus is the only path to pardon. You confess your sins & ask Him to come into/indwell your heart & forgive/rescue you. He has promised to accept all true confessions (1 Jn 1:9). Jesus knows every heart & is absolutely faithful.
Understand with your confession you're agreeing to marriage union commitment. He accepts every true seeker approaches with a contrite heart. At acceptance Jesus gives the convert (from unbelief to belief) GIFTS: His Holy Spirit (Acts 10:45, 11:17), A declaration of righteousness (Rom 4:5 & 5:17-18) & eternal life (Rom 6:23, Jn 5:24).
Adam's sin is imputed onto every human born/Rom 5:12 (except Jesus His father was the Holy Spirit)
At birth every person is born a slave to sin & under a death sentence. The good news is Jesus sin payment supersedes Adams death sentence. Jesus sin atoning payment is accessed by grace thru faith.
