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Note HOW the program Changes!

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Notice :

God's progressive program and how He deals with different people through the ages. God never changes as far as His character is concerned...but He does change His dealings with men. He does not deal with people in the same way in every age.

Notice: how His program changes beginning with the earthly ministry of our Lord.

THE APOSTLES: THE MEN AND THEIR MINISTRY

In the Gospel records, we find our Lord choosing twelve Apostles (Matt. 10:5-6.)

Later, however, these men were given authority to act in the King's absence (Mat.28:18-19), and were told to go to the World, but go to the Jew first (Acts 1:8).

However, still later, these twelve confine their ministry to Israel and another is appointed to go to the Gentiles Gal. 2:7-9).

But compare this program with the ministry of Paul to the Church (Acts 28:28 and Eph. 3).

THE APOSTLES; THEIR MESSAGE

In the beginning they were to announce 'The Kingdom at Hand' (Matt. 3:12; 10:7).

Then later in Acts 2:29-39 and Acts 3:19-21 they were to 'Offer the Kingdom.'

It will also be noticed that when they 'Announced "The Kingdom to be at Hand' they told the people to 'repent and be baptized, confessing their sins' (Mark 1-5). But later when 'the Kingdom was Offered.' they told the people to 'repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit' (Acts 2:38).

But compare this with the message of Paul as he preaches to the Gentiles (Eph 2:14-15 and 4:4-5).

THE APOSTLES: THEIR MIRACLES

As they begin their ministry, miracles abound (Mat. 10:1-8)

and as they continue their ministry they do even greater works (Acts 2:43)

but then the miracles begin to vanish until there is no trace of them at all (1 Tim. 5:23; 2 Tim. 4:20).

THE APOSTLES: THEIR MANAGEMENT

In the beginning of their ministry, God provided everything (Matt. 10:8-9)

as they continued, they practiced what they preached (Acts 2:44-45).

But, something changes; relief is sent to the poor saints (Acts 11:29, 1 Cor. 16:1-3,

and finally the order completely changes (1 Tim 5:8; 1 Tim 6:17-19).

Now the question is: Why did God change the program?

The Answer is:

As long as God was dealing with Israel...His earthly peoples..He dealt in an earthy manner, viz; gifts of healing, many miracles, signs, tongues, wonders, water baptisms and all things in common...... but, when Israel rejected Christ and the offer of the kingdom, God turned from Israel (Acts 13:46), 18:6 and 28:28).

He turned to the Gentiles and began building the Church which is the Body of Christ. So today, God speaks to us as Christians through the Apostle Paul and the Church is His Heavenly people. Our ministry is according to 2 Cor. 5.


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The Answer is:

As long as God was dealing with Israel...His earthly peoples..He dealt in an earthy manner, viz; gifts of healing, many miracles, signs, tongues, wonders, water baptisms and all things in common...... but, when Israel rejected Christ and the offer of the kingdom, God turned from Israel (Acts 13:46), 18:6 and 28:28).

He turned to the Gentiles and began building the Church which is the Body of Christ. So today, God speaks to us as Christians through the Apostle Paul and the Church is His Heavenly people. Our ministry is according to 2 Cor. 5.
 
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what were the two gospels being preach? do you know them? besides the name since I already told you..

so with your train of thought Jesus started preaching toi two different groups? is this what your saying before acts?

or will you answer the question by going in the gospels? to answer the question since these words are only in the gospels....

Kingdom from the heavens
Kingdom of God

similar message by the untrained eye but look at the differences
 
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Note the progression...and people say God doesnt change the way He deals with folks?????

THE APOSTLES: THE MEN AND THEIR MINISTRY

In the Gospel records, we find our Lord choosing twelve Apostles (Matt. 10:5-6.)

Later, however, these men were given authority to act in the King's absence (Mat.28:18-19), and were told to go to the World, but go to the Jew first (Acts 1:8).

However, still later, these twelve confine their ministry to Israel and another is appointed to go to the Gentiles Gal. 2:7-9).

But compare this program with the ministry of Paul to the Church (Acts 28:28 and Eph. 3).
 
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eph3Nine said:
The Answer is:

He turned to the Gentiles and began building the Church which is the Body of Christ. .
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and when did God know that they had rejected Him?

when did He start telling them things to come....

John 4:23-24 is church truth
John 13-17 is church truth
 
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THE APOSTLES; THEIR MESSAGE

In the beginning they were to announce 'The Kingdom at Hand' (Matt. 3:12; 10:7).

Then later in Acts 2:29-39 and Acts 3:19-21 they were to 'Offer the Kingdom.'

It will also be noticed that when they 'Announced "The Kingdom to be at Hand' they told the people to 'repent and be baptized, confessing their sins' (Mark 1-5). But later when 'the Kingdom was Offered.' they told the people to 'repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit' (Acts 2:38).

But compare this with the message of Paul as he preaches to the Gentiles (Eph 2:14-15 and 4:4-5).

Hmmm...some OBVIOUS changes even WITHIN the program! See how foolish it is to tell folks who STUDY that this information isnt THERE???? It most certainly IS!
 
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eph3Nine said:
But later when 'the Kingdom was Offered.' they told the people to 'repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit' (Acts 2:38).

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so when was this given to the Jews....

this is John 14:20-21 happening for the first time...in act 2
 
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THE APOSTLES: THEIR MIRACLES

As they begin their ministry, miracles abound (Mat. 10:1-8)

and as they continue their ministry they do even greater works (Acts 2:43)

but then the miracles begin to vanish until there is no trace of them at all (1 Tim. 5:23; 2 Tim. 4:20).

Golly, look at that. Major change taking place here! Wonder why?
 
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THE APOSTLES: THEIR MANAGEMENT

In the beginning of their ministry, God provided everything (Matt. 10:8-9)

as they continued, they practiced what they preached (Acts 2:44-45).

But, something changes; relief is sent to the poor saints (Acts 11:29, 1 Cor. 16:1-3,

and finally the order completely changes (1 Tim 5:8; 1 Tim 6:17-19).

Can anyone honestly tell me that things arent changing here? Is there a student of the Word in the crowd?
 
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Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.Matthew 10:9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,
(don't see this happening! )

Acts 2:44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common;Acts 2:45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
(this neither)

Acts 11:29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea(they had to have relief because they had sold everything per acts 2:44,45)

1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.1 Corinthians 16:2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.1 Corinthians 16:3 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.(((sending help to the poor saints at Jerusalem, those that had obeyed acts 2:44,45))

1 Timothy 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.(((not selling everything...supposed to take care of your own family, not having all things common with the other believers)))

1 Timothy 6:17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;1 Timothy 6:18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;1 Timothy 6:19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Things they were a-changin'
 
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yeppers...they sure were!
 
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Aint that the truth????
 
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