Are the Gospels written specifically to Jews only?
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I am sent only to the lost sheep of Israel (all Israel is not born again Israel) That verse simply means as many (the elect ) that the father gave to the Son they alone will come. Not one more or one less. Remember its God who finds us giving us His word so that we can in turn find Him .
What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost Luke 15:4-6
What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost Luke 15:4-6
- No, I don't shave off my head because this is not a commandment for Christians. Paul did it because he had taken a Nazirite vow.
- I don't eat meat sacrificed to idols, but if it is a matter of life or death I can eat it because idols are nothing;
- In my denomination all women wear a veil throughout the church service and anywhere else while praying or prophesying;
- My denomination follows 1 Cor 11 to the letter.
- I don't eat meat sacrificed to idols, but if it is a matter of life or death I can eat it because idols are nothing;
- In my denomination all women wear a veil throughout the church service and anywhere else while praying or prophesying;
- My denomination follows 1 Cor 11 to the letter.
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i've heard of that too. Shows a lack of knowledge about HISTORY. And how the Bible is a rather new thing to have! What do I mean? I mean that no-one before the 1500s was walking around with a Bible in their hand.
Many people even after that couldn't even read, so it would do them no good. Not to mention the first century, how'd they manage without a Bible you ask? Well, they had the Holy Ghost and lived by faith, the gospel isnt written with INK it says in Corinthians, but rather the people are the living epistles and its written in human hearts by the Spirit.
Being literate is NOT a qualification for being saved. Only qualificaton is: ARE YOU A SINNER? Well lucky for you friend, you just qualified for redemption through the Lord Jesus Christ and His blood shed on the cross.
Many people even after that couldn't even read, so it would do them no good. Not to mention the first century, how'd they manage without a Bible you ask? Well, they had the Holy Ghost and lived by faith, the gospel isnt written with INK it says in Corinthians, but rather the people are the living epistles and its written in human hearts by the Spirit.
Being literate is NOT a qualification for being saved. Only qualificaton is: ARE YOU A SINNER? Well lucky for you friend, you just qualified for redemption through the Lord Jesus Christ and His blood shed on the cross.
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Of the 73 times that the word "Israel" is used in the NT, all of them refer to "Israel". 
There are only 3 times (3 of those times used ^ ) that it is in dispute SOME times, between those holding to Covenant Theology …[and Dispensational Theology--didn't word this right,... ignore, no time... ]... and only in 1 time (one of those) that most Covenant Theology proponents agree amongst themselves (that they believe it means "the Church")… forgive me, I'm in a rush to do some work so won't have a lot of time to respond ... (explanation at link):
"How is the Term Israel Used in the New Testament?"
http://www.middletownbiblechurch.org/reformed/israelaf.htm
[Romans 9:6; Romans 11:26; and Galatians 6:16]
There are only 3 times (3 of those times used ^ ) that it is in dispute SOME times, between those holding to Covenant Theology …[and Dispensational Theology--didn't word this right,... ignore, no time...
]... and only in 1 time (one of those) that most Covenant Theology proponents agree amongst themselves (that they believe it means "the Church")… forgive me, I'm in a rush to do some work so won't have a lot of time to respond ... (explanation at link):"How is the Term Israel Used in the New Testament?"
http://www.middletownbiblechurch.org/reformed/israelaf.htm
[Romans 9:6; Romans 11:26; and Galatians 6:16]
Of the 73 times that the word "Israel" is used in the NT, all of them refer to "Israel".
There are only 3 times (3 of those times used ^ ) that it is in dispute SOME times, between those holding to Covenant Theology …[and Dispensational Theology--didn't word this right,... ignore, no time... ]... and only in 1 time (one of those) that most Covenant Theology proponents agree amongst themselves (that they believe it means "the Church")… forgive me, I'm in a rush to do some work so won't have a lot of time to respond ... (explanation at link):
"How is the Term Israel Used in the New Testament?"
http://www.middletownbiblechurch.org/reformed/israelaf.htm
[Romans 9:6; Romans 11:26; and Galatians 6:16]
There are only 3 times (3 of those times used ^ ) that it is in dispute SOME times, between those holding to Covenant Theology …[and Dispensational Theology--didn't word this right,... ignore, no time...
]... and only in 1 time (one of those) that most Covenant Theology proponents agree amongst themselves (that they believe it means "the Church")… forgive me, I'm in a rush to do some work so won't have a lot of time to respond ... (explanation at link):"How is the Term Israel Used in the New Testament?"
http://www.middletownbiblechurch.org/reformed/israelaf.htm
[Romans 9:6; Romans 11:26; and Galatians 6:16]
Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called "Uncircumcision" by the so-called "Circumcision," which is performed in the flesh by human hands- remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace, and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity. and he came and preached peace to you who were far away , and peace to those who were near ;
Ephesians 2:11-17 NASB
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to promise.
Galatians 3:28-29 NASB
Ephesians 2:11-17 NASB
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to promise.
Galatians 3:28-29 NASB
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My denomination is called Christian Congregation in Brazil. Ministers are unpaid and don't study theology; there is absolutely no room for politicians; there is no tithing (all contributions are voluntary and anonymous); most of the church buildings (more than 99%) are built by the members themselves; absolutely nobody is put under spotlights; orchestra members (also unpaid) sit on pews just like any other member; there are no choirs and no solo singers.
My denomination sets good examples, no doubt, but there is also a downside: Many preachers are very limited for lack of Bible knowledge. That's why I'm not sure I can advocate for lay ministry.
My denomination sets good examples, no doubt, but there is also a downside: Many preachers are very limited for lack of Bible knowledge. That's why I'm not sure I can advocate for lay ministry.
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