The Inheritors of God's Promises

[keras]

At Jesus’ first Advent, He devoted His ministry to the Jewish people, in the holy Land. He said: I was sent to the lost sheep of the House of Israel and to them only. Matthew 15:24

So the Jews were lost spiritually, but so were the rest of Israel, in dispersion. Paul alludes to them; Acts 26:6-7, and 1 Peter 1:1 and James 1:1 also mention those who still remain scattered among the nations. The Jews were and still are aware that the majority of Jacobs descendants have not yet come back to the holy Land.
John 7:35….will He go to the dispersion among the Gentiles and teach Gentiles?

Now, nearly 2000 years later, we can see how things have panned out. The Jews remain in apostasy and people from every race, nation and language have become Christian. Only a small proportion of the Jews have become Christian, but millions of other peoples have accepted the Gospel, but just how many are actual descendants of Jacob, God only knows. Amos 9:9
However, in order to fulfil what Jesus said about the lost sheep of Israel and so as God will fulfil His promises to the Patriarchs, most of the people who will go to live in all of the holy Land, soon after all that area is cleared and cleansed by the Lord’s Day of wrath, Zephaniah 1:14-18, Revelation 6:12-17, will be Israelites. Isaiah 62:1-5, Ezekiel 34:11-31, Isaiah 35:1-10, Romans 8:24-26

This ‘Church’, comprised of every born again individual, is no more a new ‘church, or congregation’, than the one of Ezra and Nehemiah’s time, made up of the faithful remnant who returned from Babylon and is simply a continuation of all the faithful ones, such as Enoch, Noah and Abraham.
The Jews who have accepted Jesus are members of the Israel of God, along with all righteous believers, as Isaiah 56:1-8 makes clear.

Many scriptures reiterate the truth of there being only one people of God, John 10:16, Ephesians 4:4-6. Those who refuse Jesus’ offer of salvation, be they Jew or Gentile, all belong in the other category; godless people who are doomed for destruction. Isaiah 66:15-17 God doesn’t have any special plan for anyone who rejects His Son. The apostate Jews have been broken off from the fig tree and they, plus the ungodly Gentiles are now vessels of God’s retribution. Romans 9:22

Just as there is one ‘olive tree’; Jesus, there is one holy people of God; His ‘ay-daw’; Hebrew, His ‘ekkelasia’; Greek, His ‘kurikos’; Greek, meaning ‘belonging to the Lord, the word that ‘church’ comes from.
It isn’t that God has taken away the special status of ethnic Israel and replaced them with the Gentiles, but they as a nation have rejected their Messiah and so God rejected them and now offers salvation to all peoples. Matthew 21:43, Romans 3:29

Born again Christians, the sheep of Jesus Christ’s flock, John 10:14-16, are deemed by God to be the Seed of Abraham and it is them alone, who are the true Israelites of God. 1 Peter 2:9-10, Galatians 3:26-29
The real fulfilment of God’s promise to Abraham, that he would become the father of many nations, is seen in the myriads of Christians from every ethnicity. Whatever our ancestry may be, if we are by faith and self surrender, a true Christian, then we are of the Seed of Abraham and we are the inheritors of the promises God made to him. Romans 8:16-18, Ephesians 1:11

 

[John Hyperspace]

True. I also would propose that the promises were made to them that fulfilled the Sinai covenant. As such, only one man obtained them; that is, Christ. Now it is through the covenant of Christ that we obtain the promises in Him, and that is to them of a specific spirit, and not a specific flesh: but to them of the spirit of Abraham, and, not the flesh of Abraham: though this spirit is represented among all tribes in the earth, and not just Israel after the flesh.

 

[Ron Gurley]

Question: "What is replacement theology / supersessionism?"


Answer:

"Replacement" theology (also known as supersessionism) essentially teaches different views of the relationship between the ""Church"" (Body of Christ) and NATION ""Israel""...

ONE view: the ""Church"" is completely different and distinct from NATION ""Israel""



The view that ""Israel"" and the ""Church"" are different is clearly taught in the NT.

Biblically speaking...the two are never to be confused or used interchangeably.

...the ""Church"" is an entirely new creation that came into being on the day of Pentecost and

will continue until it is taken to heaven at the "rapture"

(FOR "RAPTURO" SEE: Matthew 24: 29-31; Ephesians 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; 1 Thessalonians 1:7 ).



The "Church" has no relationship to the curses and blessings for "Israel".

The covenants, promises, and warnings are valid only for "Israel".

NATION "Israel" has been temporarily set aside in God's program during these past 2000 years of dispersion.

(due to spiritual rejection of Jesus as the Divine Messiah)



Matthew 23:37 [ Jesus' Lament over His people]

"Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her!

How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and

you were unwilling!



After the "rapturo", God will restore "Israel" as the primary focus of His plan.

The first event at this time is the "tribulation" (Matthew 24; Revelation chapters 6-19).

The world will be judged for rejecting Christ,

while NATION "Israel" is prepared through the trials of the "great tribulation"

for the "Second Coming" of the Messiah.

Then, when Christ does return to the earth, at the end of the tribulations,

"Israel" will be ready to receive Him.

The remnant of "Israel" which survives the tribulation will be saved.

Jesus the King / Lord will establish His kingdom on this earth with Jerusalem as its capital.

With Christ reigning as King for 1000 years,

"Israel" will be the leading nation, and representatives from all nations will come to Jerusalem

to honor and worship the King—Jesus the Christ, The Divine Messiah.

The "Church" will return with Christ and will reign with Him for a literal thousand years (Revelation 20:1-5).



The "Church" has not replaced "Israel" in God's plan.

While God may be focusing His attention primarily on the "Church" in this dispensation / age of grace,

God has not forgotten "Israel" and will one day restore "Israel"

to His intended role as the NATION He has chosen (Romans chapters 9-11).



What is replacement theology / supersessionism? ...edited and placement of emphasis is MINE

 

[keras]

The view that ""Israel"" and the ""Church"" are different is clearly taught in the NT.

Biblically speaking...the two are never to be confused or used interchangeably.

...the ""Church"" is an entirely new creation that came into being on the day of Pentecost and

will continue until it is taken to heaven at the "rapture"

Right; ethnic Israel and the true church are separate entities. That is undeniable. And it can be argued that the true 'church' of God; His righteous people are different from the Patriarchs and the ethnic people descended from them. Since Jesus' Advent, salvation is available to everyone who accepts Jesus as Lord, be they Jew or from any other race, nation and language. John 3:16, Ephesians 2:11-18, Revelation 5:9-10
Before that, [and now] foreigners were able to join Israel, by becoming an Israeli in every way. Now, we Christians are free from the Law of the old Covenant, but it is by unwavering faith in God and acceptance of the atoning sacrifice of Jesus, that we become members of the Israelites of God. Galatians 6:16, Romans 9:24-26
Note that Romans 9:27 says of ethnic Israel; only a remnant shall be saved.

Of course you must maintain a separation between true Israel and born again Christian believers, despite that idea being unscriptural, for your also unscriptural theory of a rapture removal to heaven of the 'church'.
You seem to be new here and like many, have only ever been taught; the rapture is what will happen. But there is no verse, scripture or prophecy that explicitly says that. It is only by assumption, inferences and wishful thinking, that a rapture to heaven is construed. The proof that a rapture is wrong, is Jesus Words: John 3:13, John 17:15, plus the facts of Gods holy people being on earth during the end times. Daniel 7:25, Daniel 12:7, Revelation 13:7 +

The prophecy of 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 will happen at the Return of Jesus for His Millennium reign. Those who remain, after the Great Tribulation, will be transported to where Jesus is, in the clouds, then in Jerusalem, on earth. Proved by Matthew 24:29-31

 

[keras]

Jeremiah 30:23-24 See what a scorching wind has gone out from the Lord, a sweeping whirlwind, coming down onto the heads of the wicked. The Lord’s anger will not be turned aside, it will accomplish His purposes.
In days to come, you will understand. Deut. 29:4, Isaiah 35:5, Isaiah 48:6-8

Jeremiah 31:1-40 At that time, I shall be the God of all the families of Israel and they will be My people, a people that have escaped the sword and found favour in the wilderness. From afar God will appear to His people. 2 Thess. 1:10. He loves and cares for them and will build them up again, for a Day will come when the watchmen cry out on the hills of Ephraim: Come, let us go up Zion, unto the Lord our God. Once again, they will be happy and the Land will be fruitful. They will worship God in Jerusalem. Ezekiel 20:34-36

The Lord says: be joyful for Jacob’s sake, sing praises and say- God has saved His people, He has preserved a remnant of Israel. See how He brings them from all parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, women and children. A vast company, they come with weeping and prayer, God will comfort and escort them. He will lead them by streams of water, on smooth paths, for He is the Father to Israel and Ephraim is His eldest son. Psalm 107, Isaiah 11:11-13, Isaiah 62:10-12 [a remnant of Israel and a multitude of Gentiles]

Listen to the Word of the Lord, you nations, make it known to people far away. He who scattered Israel, will gather them again and will watch over them as a shepherd watches over his flock. For God has redeemed Jacob [now every true Christian] and delivered them from their enemies. His righteous people will come with great joy into a Land of plenty and peace. Ezekiel 36:8-12, Amos 9:14-15,

Rachel weeps for her children. [Rachel is the mother of Jacob/ Israel] Shed no more tears, for they will leave the nations and return to their own Land. God has disciplined Ephraim, like an unruly bull calf. After Ephraim strayed, he repented and now in shame and remorse; reproaches himself for the sins of his youth. God says: Ephraim is still My dear son, in whom I delight and I still remember him and have compassion for him. Hosea 11:8-9 Set up signs to mark your way, the path for your return. [The dolmens across Europe] Come back virgin Israel to your towns. How long will you wander, My wayward child? Deut. 4:26, Isaiah 63:17-19, Ezekiel 4:4-6, John 7:35

This will happen: a woman will protect a man. Judges 5:7 – a precedent?

The Lord says: When I bring My people back from exile, from all parts of the world, they will live in all the Land and be satisfied. Once more will these words be heard in the Land; God bless you, the home of righteousness, the holy mountain. Ezekiel 39:27
The days are coming, says the Lord, when I will plant Israel and Judah then increase their people and livestock. In the past My intent was to uproot and inflict disaster upon them, now I shall watch over them, to build and plant. Micah 7:11-12, Ezekiel 36:8

It will no longer be said that children will suffer for their parents sins. Only those who sin will be punished for it. Ezekiel 18:20
The days are coming when I shall establish a new covenant with Israel and Judah. It will not be like the one that I made with their forefathers, when I took them out of Egypt, that covenant they broke, though I was patient with them. This will be the new Covenant that I will make with the whole House of Israel, in the latter days; I shall set My Law within them, in their hearts, all of them will know and obey Me. I will forgive and forget their wrongdoing. Ezekiel 37:26, Hebrews 8:6-12
The Lord says: As the sun and stars are set in their courses, as the wind and the sea roars- only if this fixed order changes, only then: could Israel ever cease to be a nation before Me. Micah 7:19-20, Isaiah 14:1-2, Hosea 2:18-23

The days are coming when Jerusalem will be rebuilt in My honour. It will be holy to Me, never again to be demolished. Isaiah 58:12, Micah 7:11, Jeremiah 30:18 Ref: REB. Verses abridged.


‘A scorching wind, a sweeping whirlwind that will destroy the wicked’ - This is the Lord’s Day of vengeance and wrath, the next prophesied event, the Sixth Seal of Revelation 6:12-17 and Isaiah 30:26a – a massive sunstrike that will affect all the world. Malachi 4:1-3, 2 Peter 3:7

‘God will save His people. At that time…a people will escape the Sword’ – The Lord’s righteous people will be protected on that Day. Isaiah 30:26b, Joel 2:32, Psalm 23:4

‘The Redemption of the Nazarenes’– In Jeremiah 31:6, the word translated ‘watchmen’ is ‘nazar’. meaning to set apart, to consecrate and dedicate for sacred purposes. [ref: Strongs H5144] It is the root word for Nazareth and disciples of Jesus were and still can be, known as Nazarenes. Acts 24:5 So it will be all the righteous Christian believers who will gather and go to live in the Promised Land. Colossians 1:9-20, Psalms 37:29

‘He who scattered Israel, will gather them again. His righteous people, will leave the nations and come, with great joy into a Land of plenty and peace. They will worship their God in Jerusalem’. – This is the great promise of the redemption of all God’s people, that is; all true believing Christians, who will come to live in the new country of Beulah, Isaiah 62:1-5, in peace and prosperity. They will build the 3rd Temple and worship God similar to the ancient days. Zechariah 6:15, Ezekiel 40 to 48. God made unconditional promises to the Patriarchs and their descendants remain mostly scattered around the world. Amos 9:9, Ezekiel 34:5+11-16. They are now ‘a vast company’, who now constitute a high proportion of the population in the Western/Christian nations. Their right to ownership of the holy Land will be proven when the title deed in Jeremiah 32:14 is found. But we are told very clearly in the Bible: those with true faith will share the Blessings promised to Abraham. Galatians 3:6-9 & 26-29, Isaiah 56:1-8, John 10:16
‘It will no longer be said: the children will suffer for their parents sins’. - The sins of the forefathers are paid for by our long exile among the nations. Isaiah 27:7-9, Isaiah 40:1-2

‘the Holy mountain’ – the Temple mount. The 3rd Temple will be built and thank offerings made in it, before the Return of Jesus. Ezekiel chapters 40-48, Zechariah 8:9

The great end times story:
This prophecy from the book of the prophet Jeremiah, tells the story of how God will punish the unrighteous by a fire judgement, then how His righteous people will go to live in all of the holy Land. All who by faith, that believe in God and Jesus will receive salvation. John 3:16-18

He will make a new covenant with them, in order for His people: Nazarene Christians, from every race and language, to fulfil their destiny to be “a light to the nations”, and to spread the gospel of the coming Kingdom of God. This will be carried out by the 144,000 selected in Jerusalem. Revelation 14:1-7 The precedent to this is in Luke 10:1-20. Isaiah 49:6, Isaiah 66:19
God’s people, all born again believers, will live in peace and prosperity, in the new country of Beulah, Isaiah 62:1-5, in all of that area promised to Abraham so long ago. Genesis 15:18, Ezekiel 34:24-31, Joel 2:23-27
When they are settled and prosperous, the Lord will motivate a Northern confederation to come and attack Beulah, Ezekiel 38:8, Ezekiel 39:1-2. They will be totally wiped out by the Lord, Ezekiel 38:21-22, Ezekiel 39:3-5, Joel 2:20. This is in order to display His glory and power to all the nations. Ezekiel 38:23, Ezekiel 39:21

Meanwhile, the rest of the world will slowly recover from the terrible fires and earthquakes of the Day of the Lord’s wrath and they will form a One World Government, initially controlled by ten Presidents, but another will rise to take dictatorial powers. He will make a seven year peace treaty with Beulah, that not all the people agree with. Daniel 9:27, Daniel 11:32 This marks the commencement of the final seven years of this age. At the middle of this time, the World Dictator takes over Beulah, Zech. 14:1-2, Rev and forcibly sits in the Temple. Daniel 11:31 This triggers the 3½ year Great Tribulation, the trumpet and bowl judgements. Those Christians who refused any dealings with the ‘beast’, as in Revelation 13:1-5, are taken to a place of safety. Revelation 12:14 1260 days later, will come the culmination of this age – the physical Return of Jesus, Zechariah 14:6-11, Rev. 19:11-21. He will destroy the armies mustered for battle in Armageddon. Revelation 16:16, Revelation 19:19-21, Zechariah 14:3-5 Then, He will reign for 1000 years. Great will be that time!

 

[BABerean2]

Question: "What is replacement theology / supersessionism?"


Answer:

"Replacement" theology (also known as supersessionism) essentially teaches different views of the relationship between the ""Church"" (Body of Christ) and NATION ""Israel""...

ONE view: the ""Church"" is completely different and distinct from NATION ""Israel""



The view that ""Israel"" and the ""Church"" are different is clearly taught in the NT.

Biblically speaking...the two are never to be confused or used interchangeably.

...the ""Church"" is an entirely new creation that came into being on the day of Pentecost and

will continue until it is taken to heaven at the "rapture"

(FOR "RAPTURO" SEE: Matthew 24: 29-31; Ephesians 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; 1 Thessalonians 1:7 ).



The "Church" has no relationship to the curses and blessings for "Israel".

The covenants, promises, and warnings are valid only for "Israel".

NATION "Israel" has been temporarily set aside in God's program during these past 2000 years of dispersion.

(due to spiritual rejection of Jesus as the Divine Messiah)



Matthew 23:37 [ Jesus' Lament over His people]

"Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her!

How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and

you were unwilling!



After the "rapturo", God will restore "Israel" as the primary focus of His plan.

The first event at this time is the "tribulation" (Matthew 24; Revelation chapters 6-19).

The world will be judged for rejecting Christ,

while NATION "Israel" is prepared through the trials of the "great tribulation"

for the "Second Coming" of the Messiah.

Then, when Christ does return to the earth, at the end of the tribulations,

"Israel" will be ready to receive Him.

The remnant of "Israel" which survives the tribulation will be saved.

Jesus the King / Lord will establish His kingdom on this earth with Jerusalem as its capital.

With Christ reigning as King for 1000 years,

"Israel" will be the leading nation, and representatives from all nations will come to Jerusalem

to honor and worship the King—Jesus the Christ, The Divine Messiah.

The "Church" will return with Christ and will reign with Him for a literal thousand years (Revelation 20:1-5).



The "Church" has not replaced "Israel" in God's plan.

While God may be focusing His attention primarily on the "Church" in this dispensation / age of grace,

God has not forgotten "Israel" and will one day restore "Israel"

to His intended role as the NATION He has chosen (Romans chapters 9-11).



What is replacement theology / supersessionism? ...edited and placement of emphasis is MINE

The Church as a whole has never been a Gentile Church.
Paul confirms this in Romans 11:1.

The New Covenant was promised to Israel and Judah in Jeremiah 31:31-34, and is found fulfilled in Hebrews 8:6-13. It is specifically applied to the Church in Hebrews 12:18-24, and 2 Corinthians 3:6-8.
Therefore Israel and the Church cannot be separated.
The New Covenant is "everlasting" in Hebrews 13:20. Therefore, it cannot end before the Second Coming of Christ.
We find those under the Blood of the Lamb in Revelation 12:11. A person cannot be under the Blood of the Lamb and not be under the Grace of the New Covenant.
Jesus Christ is the ultimate fulfillment of Israel. He is the seed in Genesis 3:15 and Genesis 12:3.

On the Day of Pentecost Peter addressed the crowd as "men of Judea", then as "men of Israel", and in Acts 2:36 as "all the house of Israel". On that day about 3,000 Israelites accepted the New Covenant promised in Jeremiah 31. For the first few years of the Church it was made up almost entirely of Israelites. It was not until Stephen reviewed the history of Israel and was then stoned that the Gospel was taken to the Gentiles.

The Olive Tree of Romans 11 is a symbol of the New Covenant Church made up of Israelites and Gentiles grafted together into one tree. Paul said the branches broken off can be grafted back into the tree, through faith in Christ.

Those promoting modern Dispensational Theology have a habit of "Replacing" the word "so", which is an adverb of manner, with the word "then", which is an adverb of timing in Romans 11:26 to make their doctrine work. This same change is found in the Jesuit book "Coming of Messiah..." by Manuel Lacunza. It is a corruption of the text. The covenant in Romans 11:27 is the New Covenant fulfilled for all races of people at Calvary. It is not waiting on a future fulfillment.

If we want modern Jews to be saved, we need to share the Gospel with them, now. There is no Plan B.
The "suffering servant" of Isaiah chapter 53, and the promise of the New Covenant in Jeremiah 31:31-34, and the timeline of Daniel chapter 9 prove that the baby born in a manger was and is the New Covenant Messiah foretold in the Hebrew scriptures.


Replacement Theology is replacing Israel of the Promise with Israel of the Flesh in Romans 9:8.
It replaces the One Seed with the many seeds in Galatians 3:16.
It replaces the Son, who is the "heir" in Matthew chapter 21, with those who reject Him as the "chief cornerstone".
It ignores Matthew 3:9 and 1 Timothy 1:4 regarding genealogy in the New Covenant.

Once a person comes to understand the New Covenant, modern Dispensational Theology falls apart.

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[keras]

Thank you, BaB.
How the rapture to heaven believers hate the truth of born again Christians being the Israel of God. Galatians 6:16
It messes up their whole theory, but the Bible is clear; of ethnic Israel, only a remnant will be saved. Romans 9:27-28
Only those who have had the moral strength and physical courage to put aside Judaism, with it's Kabbalistic teachings, and accept Jesus as their Messiah, will survive. Luke 19:27, Amos 2:4-5
Many verses make it absolutely plain that there is only one people of God, Ephesians 4:4-6, and His righteous Christian people have work to do on earth. They are seen in the holy Land during the last days, Daniel 7:25, Revelation 13:7 and it is those who remain when Jesus Returns, that will shout: Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord.