Loss of salvation???

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Cameron143

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If I do not name a specific covenant?
Does that nullify the truth about the Jews?

Even after all the Bible has to say specifically about the Jew's future with God?

The covenant with Abraham is still functioning.

This is what the LORD Almighty says: “In those days ten people from all languages and nations
will take firm hold of one Jew by the hem of his robe and say, 'Let us go with you, because we
have heard that God is with you. ' ” Zechariah 8:23​
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No, but it does give credence to your argument, or not. It would also be helpful for others to know.
Also, some of the terms of the Abrahamic covenant have been fulfilled.
 
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Musicmaster... could you please take a moment and explain in what manner and meaning is the term, "Gospel"being used?

I believe that is what might be causing some not to agree.
For the term Gospel might be thought of and defined in different terms by some.

grace and peace .............
Perhaps you are correct.

My use of the term "gospel" has to do with the absolute point for salvation. It also applies to the good news for the birth and life and fulfillment Christ effected in the redemption of mankind, which are indeed all important parts to the overall message of the gospel. However, my fixation is specifically on the elements necessary for HOW one is saved rather than to rehash what is already known by the general populace of this thread.

Thanks for the heads up on the need to clarify.

MM
 

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So without any discussing anything with me you have determined that what I need is more doctrine. Just WHICH doctrine I should believe in MORE you never say. You seem to automatically think Christians who are determined to follow Christ are somehow deficient in their understanding. Hence you say, to someone you do not even know that they are "marching in the flesh" Can Christians BY THE SPIRIT not serve God?

28Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
(Matthew 11:28-30)
Faith is more than accepting a doctrinal proposition ABOUT Him. It is the personal surrender of ourselves to Him.
13For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.…(Romans 8:13)
For some reason the Holy Spirit and being led by the Spirit is omitted in most doctrinal statements.

Does anyone know why?
 

Kroogz

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The problem with your theory is that it missed the glaring difference between Peter's gospel in Acts 2 and Paul's gospel in 1 Cor. 15:1-4. Peter specifically stated to Israel the requirement to be baptized unto the remission of sins. Paul's gospel to the Gentiles made no such demands. Paul even argued that any work for salvation nullifies it being by grace. So, it really is not that hard to see the differences apart from accusing Paul for the sin of omission in relation to a writing he had to have known was for posterity.

The lazy argument that has been put forth in other postings is that Paul was allegedly summerizing. That argument is less than pathetic in the agenda behind trying to harmonize things that are not similar in every respect.

MM
This is where it gets into a gray area for me. I still see ONE gospel(salvation.) The Kingdom Gospel is definitely for the Jews. The Jews and the Church have different roles in the Kingdom.

The Jews were PHD level in the Torah/ OT. They knew about all the symbolism, signs, wonders, ect..

The gentiles knew nothing about any of it.

So the Jews got the message, "have you not heard?"

And the Gentiles got the message, " You have not heard."
 

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No, but it does give credence to your argument, or not. It would also be helpful for others to know.
Also, some of the terms of the Abrahamic covenant have been fulfilled.
The New Covenant and the shadow covenant with Abraham.

Genesis 15:6
Then he believed in the Lord; and He reckoned it to him as righteousness.

Was fulfilled by Jesus Christ.

You said, "some of the terms of the Abrahamic covenant have been fulfilled"?
 

Cameron143

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The New Covenant and the shadow covenant with Abraham.

Genesis 15:6
Then he believed in the Lord; and He reckoned it to him as righteousness.

Was fulfilled by Jesus Christ.

You said, "some of the terms of the Abrahamic covenant have been fulfilled"?
All the promises of God are fulfilled in Christ, but not all have been consummated.
 

Genez

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No, but it does give credence to your argument, or not. It would also be helpful for others to know.
Also, some of the terms of the Abrahamic covenant have been fulfilled.

Abraham (and his descendants) have yet to receive the full land grant promised to him by the Lord.

It has not been fulfilled yet.
 

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Perhaps you are correct.

My use of the term "gospel" has to do with the absolute point for salvation. It also applies to the good news for the birth and life and fulfillment Christ effected in the redemption of mankind, which are indeed all important parts to the overall message of the gospel. However, my fixation is specifically on the elements necessary for HOW one is saved rather than to rehash what is already known by the general populace of this thread.

Thanks for the heads up on the need to clarify.

MM
Though the salvation message is Good News?
There is much more to it than simply that.

No OT believer was promised to have a resurrection body just like the Lord Jesus Christ.
Nor was any promised to reign as the Bride of Christ with the Lord.

Good News encompasses much more than the concept of salvation by faith.
 

Genez

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Under what covenant?
What is your point?

Are you trying to say that Romans chapters 9-11 is not truth?

It is a covenant in itself.
I will leave it to you to determine which one it applies to...

In the mean while, those chapters involve a covenant with God.
 

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Though the salvation message is Good News?
There is much more to it than simply that.

No OT believer was promised to have a resurrection body just like the Lord Jesus Christ.
Nor was any promised to reign as the Bride of Christ with the Lord.

Good News encompasses much more than the concept of salvation by faith.
I agree. This is a major component of the mystery doctrine.
 

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So when was the fall of Israel?
Romans 11:11 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.

I can go deeper into this if you like, going back as far as to a parable Jesus spoke that addresses this very thing...fitting it like a glove.

MM
 

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This is where it gets into a gray area for me. I still see ONE gospel(salvation.) The Kingdom Gospel is definitely for the Jews. The Jews and the Church have different roles in the Kingdom.

The Jews were PHD level in the Torah/ OT. They knew about all the symbolism, signs, wonders, ect..

The gentiles knew nothing about any of it.

So the Jews got the message, "have you not heard?"

And the Gentiles got the message, " You have not heard."
If I may, please keep in mind that the first members of the Church were nothing but Jews, not Gentiles.

MM
 

Kroogz

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Try reading the context?

Joshua 21:1-43.
Read it, please.

All the land promised to Israel through Moses - for that point in time - was fulfilled.

Context snatching is a bad thing.
Exactly. After Joshua there are additional predictions about Israel and the land promises.

Amos 9:14–15 (NASB95)
14 “Also I will restore the captivity of My people Israel,
And they will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them;
They will also plant vineyards and drink their wine,
And make gardens and eat their fruit.
15 “I will also plant them on their land,
And they will not again be …


In Joshua there were still "subdued" enemies in the land.

The Abrahamic covenant has Israel in the Land FOREVER with no enemies.
 

Cameron143

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What is your point?

Are you trying to say that Romans chapters 9-11 is not truth?

It is a covenant in itself.
I will leave it to you to determine which one it applies to...

In the mean while, those chapters involve a covenant with God.
Sure, all scripture is truth.
There is only one covenant in effect now. Whatever God will do with Jews will be done under the new covenant.
 

Kroogz

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If I may, please keep in mind that the first members of the Church were nothing but Jews, not Gentiles.

MM
I agree.

But the message to the Jews was, "Have you not heard?" The symbolism SHOULD have made them think, "OHHHHHHH, now I get it." Some did.
 

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Romans 11:11 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.

I can go deeper into this if you like, going back as far as to a parable Jesus spoke that addresses this very thing...fitting it like a glove.

MM
The Gentiles are now doing a job that the Jews used to be delegated to do.

Example? Jonah was to evangelize the Ninevites.
Jonah balked.... but ended up going just the same.

Today, it is the Church that is to evangelize people in the world.
In the Millennium the Jews will once more be God's go-to representative people in the world.

As for us, the Church?
We will not be of this earth.
Our home will be in heaven, and we will commute to the new earth to do as God delegates.
 

Kroogz

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The Gentiles are now doing a job that the Jews used to be delegated to do.
Romans 4:3
For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

From here we see the slow and methodical fall of Israel.

Faith alone................................................................................................................................................................................................Pharisees.

Today with the church.

Faith alone...................................................................................................................................................................................