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5 results for “Faithful remnant”
Clear searchA sign of Israel's renewal, not Israel's disappearance
…he original appeal insincere or the promised restoration meaningless. The Twelve embody a faithful remnant The apostles were Israelites. They did not stand outside the nation as a Gentile body arriving to replace it. Through them, Jesus gathered a faithful remnant within Israel.…
Read article →The question reaches beyond prophecy to the faithfulness of God
…srael and the Church: Why This Series Matters The question reaches beyond prophecy to the faithfulness of God Has the Church replaced Israel in the purpose of God? Some Christians answer yes, although they may prefer words such as fulfilled, transformed, or expanded. They believe…
Read article →Defining the position before testing it
…asks: "I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid." —Romans 11:1 The believing remnant proves that the rejection is not total. Paul then asks whether Israel stumbled "that they should fall" and again answers, "God forbid" (Romans 11:11). Their present loss brings riche…
Read article →What Jesus promised the apostles about Israel's future
…esus promised the apostles about Israel's future Peter once asked the question which many faithful disciples have quietly wondered: what will those who sacrifice for Christ receive? Jesus answered with a promise larger than personal reward. He spoke of His own glorious throne, tw…
Read article →A forensic reading of Christ's Olivet Discourse
…claim defended here is this: within Matthew 24, "the elect" most naturally identifies the faithful people of the Tribulation within Israel's prophetic setting, rather than the Church as the Body of Christ. The group may include other redeemed people gathered at Christ's return, b…
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