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New Covenant Israel is no longer physical (nor literal)!

...rwhelming grace (Rom 11)! This is Paul's theme throughout his letters to the churches and the new believers, making the point over and over that natural Jews are now no different than Gentiles when it comes to the promises of God. Through Jesus, God has created a new humanity — a new race of people, who are heirs and descendants to Israel's promises! Eph 2:14-16 For he [Jesus] is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us. He has abolished the law with its commandments and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new humanity in place of the two, th...

The Coming of Jesus: Our Future Hope - What Now?

...So here we are at the final part of this Coming of Jesus series. If you’re new here, you can start from the beginning by clicking here, or carry on reading as I will give a brief overview of what’s been covered so far.   This series has covered many topics and themes of eschatology, starting with Daniel’s prophecy of the Messiah’s first coming to this world, all the way through to the prophecies of another coming. It’s been a very interesting and eye-opening journey of discovery, at least for myself, if no one else. I didn’t start this study with a particular doctrine or conclusion in mind, but rather went in with the minds...

The Eighth Day

...rist—by grace you have been saved— and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus Romans 6:4 Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. Also, just a interesting side-note here: baptismal fonts in the traditional Church buildings are often Octagonal in shape due to the symbolism of the eighth day and baptism representing new creation!   A new Kingdom with God Not only are we within the new creation, raised up and seated with Christ in the heavenlies, but we are co-workers...

Did the Early Church invent the Trinity?

...Spirit of grace which was poured out upon us? And is there not one calling in Christ? — 1 Clement 46:6, ~A.D. 95 Brothers, we ought to think of Jesus Christ, as we do of God, as ‘Judge of the living and the dead’ — 2 Clement 1:1, ~A.D. 95–140 Ignatius of Antioch (c. 108-110) …to the Church which is at Ephesus, in Asia … and elected through the true passion by the will of the Father, and Jesus Christ, our God… — Letter to the Ephesians 1, A.D. 108–110 For our God, Jesus Christ, was, according to the appointment of God, conceived in the womb by Mary, of the seed of David, but by the Holy Ghost.  — Letter to the Ephesians...

Understanding the Ultimate Ransom

...ut in the grace and power of God. The Psalmist’s message serves as a reminder to keep our eyes on Jesus, “the author and perfecter of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2). Our lives are marked by gratitude and humility, recognising that what we could never achieve by our means, Christ accomplished on our behalf. In conclusion, Psalm 49 calls us to acknowledge the futility of trusting in wealth (or anything, really) for redemption. This truth finds its fulfilment in the New Testament revelation of Jesus Christ as our ransom from sin and death. Through His sacrifice, we are offered eternal life, free from corruption, a gift we receive through faith. Let us continually...

What was so good about Good Friday?

...es of his grace that he lavished on us. Happy Easter everyone :)...