The BIG Picture (Shorts)

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...

Did you know that Jesus rightly divided the Scriptures? Jesus was a dispensationalist during His earthly ministry, carefully handling Scripture to ensure its validity for His time. Rather than quoting any Scripture, He knew which parts were valid and which were not. For example, verses applicable to His Second Coming could not be forced into His First Coming, as this would be out of context with His current purpose. Psalm 91 and Isaiah 61 were Scripture, but not all of it was to be fulfilled during His First Coming. Jesus understood that it is not enough to be Scriptural; we must also be dispensational.  Those who profess to only follow Jesus in His earthly ministry should therefore take note how He correctly divided the Scriptures, quoting verses in their proper dispensational context. Then, taking this hint, they should conclude that by right division, we follow Paul's doctrine today, as the rest of Scripture, though for our learning, is not for our application today.