In Acts 1, after Christ is caught up into a cloud, two angels question the disciples as to why they are gazing up into heaven. Why did they ask that question, and what significance does it have to Israel’s prophecy and their future?
To make all men see….. Ephesians 3:9
To make all men see….. Ephesians 3:9
Sermons on Right Division (Page 3)
Jesus Christ gave the keys to the kingdom to Peter. The Rock on which that kingdom church would be built was Peter’s confession: ‘Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.’ This is the same foundation that Paul establishes the body of Christ upon. Although the foundation is the same, the churches had to be different. If they were the…
In this study we look at the eternal destiny of Israel and the eternal destiny of the body of Christ. These are within the one purpose of God, but two different destinations. We also look at the return of Christ, and how that offers blessings for the church and blessings for Israel: again with the same purpose but different places. Finally we…
God’s Word has different divisions within it. First, there is the division between His purpose and plan for the earth and His purpose and plan for the heavens. Then there are the divisions between the tree, the time of tribulation, the throne and the mystery. There is also a division between the gospel of the circumcision and the gospel of the uncircumcision.…
Many metaphors are used for the nation Israel. One important one to understand is that they are sheep. Christ came to seek and to save the lost sheep of the house of Israel. It is helpful when reading the gospels that we understand that Christ is a Shepherd coming to save his sheep. Christ sought out the children of Abraham, Isaac and…
In this section of our statement, we find that there may be a better way of stating our beliefs. Again we have a few discussions on the accuracy and clarity that is contained in the old statement. The main focus is that God has one purpose – to gather all things in Christ, but has two places – heaven and earth. For…
A look at rightly dividing the word of truth, and what happens when it is wrongly or not divided.
When rightly dividing the word of truth, it is important to note where the blessings are given. Blessings on the earth concern those who are not part of the body of Christ. We look for our blessings in heavenly places. Earthly blessings concern a physical earthly kingdom. Heavenly blessings concern a spiritual heavenly kingdom.
From Genesis to Acts God is dealing with His earthly people. Then God speaks from heaven to Saul of Tarsus. He tells him that rather than vexing the heathen and the people in His sore displeasure, that He is sending Saul to them with a message of grace.
God’s Purpose is to bring all things together in Christ. The two places that He is going to do this are heaven and earth. A basic way to rightly divide the word of truth is to recognize which place is being spoken of in any particular book or verse. God’s earthly purpose was centered around the nation Israel. God’s heavenly purpose is…