The BIG Picture (Shorts)

When Paul stood in the temple, accusations flew—he was charged with speaking against Israel, the law, and the temple, Act.21:27-28. But was this true? Absolutely not! Paul, an apostle of God, was entrusted with  a NEW dispensation , one not rooted in the law, but  in grace . A doctrine revealed  for all mankind , not limited to one nation or one place. The temple made of stone was no longer necessary, for  the true temple is the spiritual body of Christ . Today, God is not operating in Israel's kingdom program meant for another time—He is working in the dispensation of grace, for the Body of Christ, where  salvation is freely given to all who believe , Rom.5:15-16; Rom.6:23. Let’s be sure we understand this doctrine, as it is the doctrine for today.  Are you standing firm in the truth revealed to Paul?  Don’t hold onto an old program with old commandments when God has revealed something greater through Christ! ______________ Please share these with f...

The ‘body’ you refer to  (in the post title)  is NOT the Body of Christ, but rather the fellowship of believing Jews. Cornelius would have proselyted and adopted the Jewish customs after his conversion because he knew nothing of Paul's unique ministry. Remember, the ministry of Paul had not yet started. Paul was still in Arabia and had not yet preached the new mystery doctrine of the Body of Christ. So, there is no way that Cornelius was added to the Body of Christ. Members of the Body of Christ are identified through believing in the grace gospel which Peter did not preach. What Peter preached was the Kingdom gospel that had nothing to do with the cross of Christ but rather with the identity of Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God, and with repentance and baptisms. One must be careful not to blend these two ministries into one. They are to be kept apart as they are designed for different people groups and for different purposes, 2Tim.2:15. God bless. ______________ Join my Wh...