Some people believe not all New Testament is for Christian, and some believe the book of James only for the nation of Israel.
What do you take on this view?
Hello Jackson,
I see you've received a variety of opinions, I'll ad one more.
Although ALL scripture is written for the NT believer, not ALL is written to the NT believers.
Matt 15:24 Jesus answered & said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
(NOTE: Jesus say's; He has been sent, ONLY, to the lost sheep of the ""House of Israel"")
Rom 15:8 I say that Messiah was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:
(NOTE: Paul teaches; Messiah came to preach to the circumcision/Jews. To fulfil promises made to the circumcision/Jews fathers, NOT GENTILES)
Acts 10:28 Peter said unto them, Ye know how that it is an ""unlawful"" thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean
(NOTE: Peter explains to Cornelius a gentile. ""IT'S UNLAWFUL"" for a Jew to keep company with a gentile)
Jews to include Jesus (Matt 15:26) often referred to Gentiles as "dogs" (Matt 7:6; Lk 16:21)
Gentiles were considered so ungodly, being in their presence could make a Jew ceremonially unclean (Jn 18:28)
Acts 11:19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
(NOTE: After Stephens death, Jesus believing Jews escaping persecution. Scattered/travelled as far as Phenice, Cyprus Antioch. And preached Christ to JEWS ONLY!)
It's several years after the Holy Spirit outpouring at Pentecost (Jews Only). When Jesus sends Peter to Cornelius house (a centurion of the Italian band Acts chp 10:1). Where gentile's 1st received the NT baptism of Christs indwelling Holy Spirit.)
The Gospel = Good News of salvation has always been appropriated/seized thru FAITH. For Abraham, FAITH in a sacrifice to come (Gen 22:14) . For the Jew under the gospel of the Kingdom message, also via FAITH that Jesus was their long promised Messiah. And to the NT Body of Christ again via FAITH. Placed in a sinless Christ's death (sins required wage PAID), burial (proof Christ died) & resurrection (God the Father's receipt, sins payment received & accepted). Peace FD.