israelology class 14 a dispensational israelology israel present (part vi)

Israelology Class 14

A Dispensational Israelology

Israel present (Part VI)

Kingdom of God = God’s Realm of Rule

There are three interrelated ideas which must be considered in establishing a biblical concept of the term “The Kingdom of God”

Right to Rule Realm of Rule Reality of Rule

There are two aspects of the Kingdom of God

Temporal EternalScope On Earth In HeavenNature Physical SpiritualTiming At Present In the FutureAdministration Human Mediator God

5 Facets of the Kingdom of God ProgramThe Theocratic KingdomThe Universal Eternal KingdomThe Spiritual Kingdom The Mystery Kingdom The Millennial Messianic Kingdom

Israel Present

The Unconditional Covenants

Although a covenant is made, signed, and sealed at a certain point of history, this does not mean that all the promises or provisions go immediately into effect.

Abrahamic Covenant Seed, Land, Blessings

Davidic Covenant Seed

Palestinian Covenant Land

New Covenant Blessings

The Mosaic Covenant and the Law of MosesIsrael present

The unity of the Law of Moses OT word Torah, & NT Nomos (Law) The Bible views the Mosaic law and the Mosaic Covenant as one unitThe three fold division Moral, Ceremonial, Legal (10 commandments 603 Laws) The is singular but contains 613 commandments

The Law of Moses has been rendered inoperative

We are now under the Law of Christ

Sabbath was abrogated with the Law

Israel and the ChurchA. Evidences for the distinction of Israel and the church

First the Church didn’t exist before Pentecost , entrance into the church is by Spirit Baptism.

Second Events of the Messiah were prerequisites to the establishment of the ChurchThe death of MessiahThe Resurrection of the MessiahThe Ascension of the Messiah

Third The mystery Character of the ChurchThe Mystery of the body of Christ being Jews and gentilesThe Mystery of the truth of Christ indwelling in youThe Mystery of the church being the Bride of ChristThe Mystery of the Rapture of the church

Forth The church is called the one new man Fifth Distinguished from each other in 1Cor 10:32

Sixth The term Israel is never used of the Church

Sunday Worship Was universal by the 2nd century Pre - Constantine Sunday was a day of worshipPost- Constantine church councils to call Sunday the Sabbath applying Sabbath rules Sabbath 7th Day commemorates the Creation rest of God a finished creationSunday 1st Day commemorate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ a finished redemption No Christian Sabbath / No Jewish Sunday

Israel Today Two world wide regatherings of the Jews

One in unbelief to prepare for judgment, (the tribulation)

Second in faith to prepare for blessings (Messianic Kingdom)

IntroductionRomans 9:1-11:24 The Remnant of Israel, and the Olive Tree

1Peter 2:1-10 he is writing to the Hebrew believers

Romans 9-11 Previous chapters 1-3 all fall short and have sinned,

4-8 Salvation of God past, present, future.

9-11 Nothing can separate us from the love of God

Three questionsWhy so few Jews being saved when the Gospel is to the Jew first ?

Comfort is found in the remnant todayComfort is found in the acceptance of the gentilesComfort is found in the future salvation of all Israel

How do Gentiles know they can trust God when His promises to Israel have not be fulfilled ?

Israel’s failure due to spiritual pride and self-sufficiencyIsrael’s rejection is not complete or total some Jews believeIsrael’s rejection is not final the nation will be saved

Has the Gospel nullified God’s promises to Israel ? NO, NO, NORomans 9-11 answers the question in 3:1What advantage then hath the Jew ?

The Theology of Israel’s rejection 9:1-29

9:1-5 Paul’s sorrow and Israel’s privileges

9:6-13 Israel’s rejection in light of Biblical HistoryBelieving Israel, Unbelieving IsraelIsaac IshmaelJacob Esau

9:14-29 Israel’s Rejection in light of biblical principles Is there unrighteousness with God ?

Why does God find fault ?

Explanation of Israel’s Rejection 9:30 - 10:21

9:30-33 The stumbling of the people

10:1-11 Israel’s ignorance in the Channel of Salvation 10:12-13 Israel’s ignorance of the universal Character of Salvation

10:14-21 Israel’s ignorance of the universal preaching the Gospel

The Consolation of Israel’s Rejection 11:1-24

11:1-10 The Rejection of Israel is not in total

11:11-15 The Purpose of Israel’s Stumbling

11:16-24 The Olive Tree

Hebrew Christianity / Messianic Jews


Doctrine of the Remnant of Israel


Doctrine of the Remnant of Israel This refers to the fact that there always were, are, and will be Jews who believe and these make up the Israel of God.


Doctrine of the Remnant of Israel This refers to the fact that there always were, are, and will be Jews who believe and these make up the Israel of God. The Jewish Remnant today are those Jewish Believers in the Messiahship of Jesus they are called Hebrew Christianity / Messianic Jews.


Doctrine of the Remnant of Israel This refers to the fact that there always were, are, and will be Jews who believe and these make up the Israel of God. The Jewish Remnant today are those Jewish Believers in the Messiahship of Jesus they are called Hebrew Christianity / Messianic Jews. Only Dispensationalism can allow for a Hebrew Christianity / Messianic Jewish distinctive within the body of the Messiah, The Church. And still be consistent with it’s theological system.

Terminology:

Terminology:

Messianic Judaism

Terminology:

Messianic Judaism this refers to a religion and a religious system that rejects belief in Jesus as the Messiah.

Terminology:

Messianic Judaism this refers to a religion and a religious system that rejects belief in Jesus as the Messiah. Jewishness: Who is a Jew?

Terminology:

Messianic Judaism this refers to a religion and a religious system that rejects belief in Jesus as the Messiah. Jewishness: Who is a Jew? Descendents of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This comes through the Fathers line to be identified as a Jew.

Terminology:

Messianic Judaism this refers to a religion and a religious system that rejects belief in Jesus as the Messiah. Jewishness: Who is a Jew? Descendents of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This comes through the Fathers line to be identified as a Jew. Gentile

Terminology:

Messianic Judaism this refers to a religion and a religious system that rejects belief in Jesus as the Messiah. Jewishness: Who is a Jew? Descendents of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This comes through the Fathers line to be identified as a Jew. Gentile Anyone who is not a descendant of Abraham, Isaac, and JacobGentile convert to Judaism is called a Proselyte

Terminology:

Messianic Judaism this refers to a religion and a religious system that rejects belief in Jesus as the Messiah. Jewishness: Who is a Jew? Descendents of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This comes through the Fathers line to be identified as a Jew. Gentile Anyone who is not a descendant of Abraham, Isaac, and JacobGentile convert to Judaism is called a Proselyte Christianity: Who is a christian

Terminology:

Messianic Judaism this refers to a religion and a religious system that rejects belief in Jesus as the Messiah. Jewishness: Who is a Jew? Descendents of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This comes through the Fathers line to be identified as a Jew. Gentile Anyone who is not a descendant of Abraham, Isaac, and JacobGentile convert to Judaism is called a Proselyte Christianity: Who is a christianYou are born a Jew or a Gentile but no one is born a Christian. A Christian is one who believes by Faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ the Messiah for the forgiveness of sins.

Terminology:

Messianic Judaism this refers to a religion and a religious system that rejects belief in Jesus as the Messiah. Jewishness: Who is a Jew? Descendents of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This comes through the Fathers line to be identified as a Jew. Gentile Anyone who is not a descendant of Abraham, Isaac, and JacobGentile convert to Judaism is called a Proselyte Christianity: Who is a christianYou are born a Jew or a Gentile but no one is born a Christian. A Christian is one who believes by Faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ the Messiah for the forgiveness of sins. Hebrew Christianity / Messianic Jewishness: who is a Hebrew Christian or Messianic Jewish

Terminology:

Messianic Judaism this refers to a religion and a religious system that rejects belief in Jesus as the Messiah. Jewishness: Who is a Jew? Descendents of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This comes through the Fathers line to be identified as a Jew. Gentile Anyone who is not a descendant of Abraham, Isaac, and JacobGentile convert to Judaism is called a Proselyte Christianity: Who is a christianYou are born a Jew or a Gentile but no one is born a Christian. A Christian is one who believes by Faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ the Messiah for the forgiveness of sins. Hebrew Christianity / Messianic Jewishness: who is a Hebrew Christian or Messianic JewishA Jew (descendant of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob) who believes in Jesus the Messiah.

Hebrew Christian or Messianic Jewish Distinctive

Hebrew Christian or Messianic Jewish Distinctive Based on four things


The Abrahamic Covenant They are still Jews though now believers



The Doctrine of the RemnantThe Remnant is keeping the nation as a whole alive




The Doctrine of the Olive TreeThe natural branches are the Jews




The Doctrine of the Olive TreeThe natural branches are the Jews

The Doctrine of the Israel of GodA term used only of Jews never of the Church this refers to Jewish Believers

Hebrew Christians or Messianic Jews distinctive in the Body of Christ


This distinctiveness is Position


This distinctiveness is PositionJewish Nationality Israel as a whole, the Nation


This distinctiveness is PositionJewish Nationality Israel as a whole, the NationJewish Individual The Remnant, the Israel of God, the

natural branch of the olive tree




Function




FunctionMust be circumcised on the eight day




FunctionMust be circumcised on the eight dayRemnant that is keeping Israel alive




FunctionMust be circumcised on the eight dayRemnant that is keeping Israel alive Loyal to Israel




FunctionMust be circumcised on the eight dayRemnant that is keeping Israel alive Loyal to Israel

Distinct from the Gentile Christians but united in the Body of Christ

The Practice of Hebrew Christianity / Messianic Jewishness


It is not based on the Law of Moses


It is not based on the Law of Moses It is not based on Rabbinic Judaism


It is not based on the Law of Moses It is not based on Rabbinic Judaism The advantages for a Messianic Jew or a congregation



Provides an opportunity to express their Jewishness



Provides an opportunity to express their JewishnessProvides a bases for teaching Jewish culture and history



Provides an opportunity to express their JewishnessProvides a bases for teaching Jewish culture and historyProvides for the worship of God in the Jewish Holy Days



Provides an opportunity to express their JewishnessProvides a bases for teaching Jewish culture and historyProvides for the worship of God in the Jewish Holy DaysProvides the sharing of the faith with unbelieving Jews



Provides an opportunity to express their JewishnessProvides a bases for teaching Jewish culture and historyProvides for the worship of God in the Jewish Holy DaysProvides the sharing of the faith with unbelieving JewsProvides a means of practicing their Jewishness



Provides an opportunity to express their JewishnessProvides a bases for teaching Jewish culture and historyProvides for the worship of god in the Jewish holy DaysProvides the sharing of the faith with unbelieving JewsProvides a means of practicing their Jewishness

It is understood that this freedom is regulated by not engaging in any practice that in unbiblical or anti Christian.

The Hebrew Christian or Messianic Jewish New Testament Writings


The Gospel of Matthew Messiah the King of Israel


The Gospel of Matthew Messiah the King of IsraelThe Book of Acts History of the Jewish Church


The Gospel of Matthew Messiah the King of IsraelThe Book of Acts History of the Jewish ChurchHebrews


The Gospel of Matthew Messiah the King of IsraelThe Book of Acts History of the Jewish ChurchHebrewsJames


The Gospel of Matthew Messiah the King of IsraelThe Book of Acts History of the Jewish ChurchHebrewsJamesI Peter


The Gospel of Matthew Messiah the King of IsraelThe Book of Acts History of the Jewish ChurchHebrewsJamesI PeterII Peter


The Gospel of Matthew Messiah the King of IsraelThe Book of Acts History of the Jewish ChurchHebrewsJamesI PeterII PeterJude


The Gospel of Matthew Messiah the King of IsraelThe Book of Acts History of the Jewish ChurchHebrewsJamesI PeterII PeterJudeRevelation Chapters 7 and 12

June 16 Israel Future Pages 766 - 791Israel and the Church AgeIsrael and the tribulationIsrael and the Second Coming

June 23 Israel and the Messianic Kingdom Pages 791 - 819 June 30 Other Relevant Topics Pages 819 – 840

The symbolic Illustrations of IsraelAnti-Semitism

July 7 Israelology and Systematic Theology Pages 841 - 856

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