The Book of Acts isn't just for Dispensationalists!!!

[Grip Docility]

How many people have REALLY studied the Book of Acts of the Apostles?

I'm going to venture to say that many Christians, actually don't study the book. I'm going to hurt some feelings here, because the book of Acts is literally THE TRUE FORMATION OF THE EARLY CHURCH.

Before skisms and Isms... We have Acts of the Apostles... But I warn you... Acts will actually confirm several things...

1) The shift form Judaism to Christianity wasn't an easy matter.
2) The 11 Apostles weren't Christians, but Jews... long into the book of Acts.
3) Paul was the turning point of it all.
4) Israel and the BOC aren't the same entity.

So, yes, the Book of Acts isn't just for Dispi's!!! But, I've got to warn you.... by the time you've read from Acts of the Apostles 1 - Acts of the Apostles 28 ... You might end up infected with a more ancient form of Dispensationalism.

NO! I'm not talking about 2P2P... All of the books are for all of God's people!

But! CONTEXT CONTEXT CONTEXT!!!!!!

 

[Grip Docility]

Acts

For thine lazy readers.

 

[Grip Docility]

 

[Dan Perez]

How many people have REALLY studied the Book of Acts of the Apostles?

I'm going to venture to say that many Christians, actually don't study the book. I'm going to hurt some feelings here, because the book of Acts is literally THE TRUE FORMATION OF THE EARLY CHURCH.

Before skisms and Isms... We have Acts of the Apostles... But I warn you... Acts will actually confirm several things...

1) The shift form Judaism to Christianity wasn't an easy matter.
2) The 11 Apostles weren't Christians, but Jews... long into the book of Acts.
3) Paul was the turning point of it all.
4) Israel and the BOC aren't the same entity.

So, yes, the Book of Acts isn't just for Dispi's!!! But, I've got to warn you.... by the time you've read from Acts of the Apostles 1 - Acts of the Apostles 28 ... You might end up infected with a more ancient form of Dispensationalism.

NO! I'm not talking about 2P2P... All of the books are for all of God's people!

But! CONTEXT CONTEXT CONTEXT!!!!!!

Hi and how many GOSPELS are then written in the bible ?

What is the GOSPEL in Rom 5:14 as death reigned fro Adam to Moses , and what was that GOSPEL CALLED and how were they saved ??

I seem at, least 4 gospels , so how many do you see ??

dan p

 

[Carl Emerson]

The first 5 chapters are an embarrassment to the church...

Preachers skip the bits about sharing and community.

 

[Grip Docility]

Hi and how many GOSPELS are then written in the bible ?

What is the GOSPEL in Rom 5:14 as death reigned fro Adam to Moses , and what was that GOSPEL CALLED and how were they saved ??

I seem at, least 4 gospels , so how many do you see ??

dan p

Hi, Dan P.

Trick question coming your way.

Were Jesus and His 12 Apostles "Christians" in the Gospels?

Take this with a grain of salt, as it's based on the old Sunday School study question fun time principle.

 

[Grip Docility]

The first 5 chapters are an embarrassment to the church...

Preachers skip the bits about sharing and community.

Christianity was "Socialist" in it's initial inception...

Texas Preachers would get stoned for pointing this out!

 

[Grip Docility]

Hi and how many GOSPELS are then written in the bible ?

What is the GOSPEL in Rom 5:14 as death reigned fro Adam to Moses , and what was that GOSPEL CALLED and how were they saved ??

I seem at, least 4 gospels , so how many do you see ??

dan p

Also could you please identify what the meaning of Hebrews 11:39-40 is?

 

[Grip Docility]

Hi and how many GOSPELS are then written in the bible ?

What is the GOSPEL in Rom 5:14 as death reigned fro Adam to Moses , and what was that GOSPEL CALLED and how were they saved ??

I seem at, least 4 gospels , so how many do you see ??

dan p

Also,

Dan... I'm not sure which side of the framework you're coming from, but by the time Paul comes in... writes Galatians and dismantles the Rabbinic order... and pretty much throws OT packed theological grenades at any teaching that denies faith alone, we see that there is ONLY one Gospel.

Within Matthew - Acts, we see "illusions" to the ONE TRUE Gospel, but the Revelation in full isn't there yet.

95% of Jesus' Red letters take the assistance of Paul to fully comprehend, without the Holy Spirit making the connections for someone.

Which brings me back to my questions that I initially asked you to understand your point of view a little more clearly.

 

[Grip Docility]

Galatians 2:4 This matter arose because some false believers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and to make us slaves.

Acts of the Apostles 15:1 Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved."

 

[Grip Docility]

Is Galatians just about Circumcision?

 

[mkgal1]

How many people have REALLY studied the Book of Acts of the Apostles?

I'm going to venture to say that many Christians, actually don't study the book. I'm going to hurt some feelings here, because the book of Acts is literally THE TRUE FORMATION OF THE EARLY CHURCH.

Before skisms and Isms... We have Acts of the Apostles... But I warn you... Acts will actually confirm several things...

1) The shift form Judaism to Christianity wasn't an easy matter.
2) The 11 Apostles weren't Christians, but Jews... long into the book of Acts.
3) Paul was the turning point of it all.

I was going to respond with the "winner!" emoticon after reading this far......then I read the following:

4) Israel and the BOC aren't the same entity.

I disagree. Acts demonstrates that Israel had always been the true People of God (woven together with faith and obedience - loyalty to God). He was doing a "new thing" - but there's also a thread of continuity all throughout the Bible, where God just wanted to be "their God" and for them to be "His people" (but that includes us now). The root of Jesse wasn't killed off and a new "tree" planted. We are grafted on to the same original family tree.

 

[crossnote]

I was nearly turned off with the Dispensational approach with all it's timelines, charts, predictions, scissor cuttings etc., until I found out a true Dispensational approach takes a more literal approach to Scripture and by that sees that there is a difference between Israel and the Church and one day in the future, God will once again be dealing directly with His people the Jews...

When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. (Act 1:6-7)

 

[mkgal1]

For context, I highly recommend Ray Vander Laan's video series. Study Gateway has a subscription like Netflix where you can view many of his videos (I believe it's about $8-$9/month).

The Early Church - Becoming A Light In The Darkness - Study Gateway

Or, if you're up for some binge-watching, there's a 7 day free trial

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[Grip Docility]

I was going to respond with the "winner!" emoticon after reading this far......then I read the following:




I disagree. Acts demonstrates that Israel had always been the true People of God (woven together with faith and obedience - loyalty to God). He was doing a "new thing" - but there's also a thread of continuity all throughout the Bible, where God just wanted to be "their God" and for them to be "His people" (but that includes us now). The root of Jesse wasn't killed off and a new "tree" planted. We are grafted on to the same original family tree.

Sorry.

I just wanted to make a point

And... mkgal1, you opened yourself up... So you're saying the Root of Jesse didn't die, thus making way for the new Legal Writing that we now know as the "New Covenant"?

 

[Grip Docility]

For context, I highly recommend Ray Vander Laan's video series. Study Gateway has a subscription like Netflix where you can view many of his videos (I believe it's about $8-$9/month).

The Early Church - Becoming A Light In The Darkness - Study Gateway

Or, if you're up for some binge-watching, there's a 7 day free trial

Customize your plan - Study Gateway

Do you get some of the proceeds?

 

[Grip Docility]

I was nearly turned off with the Dispensational approach with all it's timelines, charts, predictions, scissor cuttings etc., until I found out a true Dispensational approach takes a more literal approach to Scripture and by that sees that there is a difference between Israel and the Church and one day in the future, God will once again be dealing directly with His people the Jews...

When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. (Act 1:6-7)

Imagine that! I started a thread on the book of Acts of the Apostles and those verses get mentioned. I would have never expected it.

And, those verses sure look juicy!

 

[mkgal1]

Acts of the Apostles 15:1 Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved."

Like you said in your OP - there was a period of time that was very confusing (especially considering the Temple was still standing). From what I understand - these men that came from Judea were Jesus followers - they were just struggling with what practices needed to be tossed away.

And... mkgal1, you opened yourself up... So you're saying the Root of Jesse didn't die, thus making way for the new Legal Writing that we now know as the "New Covenant"?

Yes....the New Covenant was for Jews and Gentiles (remember - Jesus offered the cup to His disciples.....confirming the New Covenant - to the JEWISH disciples).

Jesus didn't come to start a new religion. He came to FULFILL what was already written.

 

[mkgal1]

Do you get some of the proceeds?

Haha.....no . I know that sounded like a commercial, and I meant to say that I didn't mean it as a hard sell - and also should have clarified that I have nothing to do with Study Gateway other than I really appreciate the service (and wanted to share the info).

 

[Grip Docility]

Like you said in your OP - there was a period of time that was very confusing (especially considering the Temple was still standing). From what I understand - these men that cam from Judea were Jesus followers - they were just struggling with what practices needed to be tossed away.

Yes....the New Covenant was for Jews and Gentiles (remember - Jesus offered the cup to His disciples.....confirming the New Covenant - to the JEWISH disciples).

Jesus didn't come to start a new religion. He came to FULFILL what was already written.

Let's iron this out now. Do you attest that God the Son (One in Prosopon and Hypostasis) was executed on the Cross?