ISRAEL'S DILEMMA IN THE DISPENSATION OF GRACE
Bishop Albert Gran
2 Corinthians 3
13 And not as Moses, which put a veil over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished:
14 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.
15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.
16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.
17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
A GLIMPSE OF TODAY'S ISRAEL
A GLIMPSE OF TODAY'S ISRAEL
This is a very classical presentation of which emphasis of concern is directed to the previously called covenanted people, Israel. Further noticed as obviously seen in almost Jewish faith in our times, we would say it is basically accustomed in view of the Mosaic Law.
Dispensational understanding of our beloved Jewish friends is a must so they will see the image of Jesus Christ through the light of the gospel preached by Paul. Instead of embracing the truth of the revelation of the mystery of God's grace today as fairly given to all, they used to live and adapt doctrines in accordance to the Mosaic Law. Through this concept, Paul had in mind to write them a very trustworthy advice concerning the recent occurring status of Israel as leveled to that of the Gentiles. Through this message, they are reminded that God's love to them is in accord how He also loved the Gentiles through the LORD by the SPIRIT.
Dispensational understanding of our beloved Jewish friends is a must so they will see the image of Jesus Christ through the light of the gospel preached by Paul. Instead of embracing the truth of the revelation of the mystery of God's grace today as fairly given to all, they used to live and adapt doctrines in accordance to the Mosaic Law. Through this concept, Paul had in mind to write them a very trustworthy advice concerning the recent occurring status of Israel as leveled to that of the Gentiles. Through this message, they are reminded that God's love to them is in accord how He also loved the Gentiles through the LORD by the SPIRIT.
ISRAEL IN GOD'S PERSPECTIVE TODAY
For certain, many people still believed that God's treatment to Israel today especially in the endowment of spiritual favor remains the same at Old Time.
What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are ALL UNDER SIN;
The concept of racial distinctions in our times based on God's perspectives had gone away. In other sense, the concept of putting Israel as holier than Gentiles, God's favored people more than Gentiles, blessed people more than Gentiles in today's context are strange views after the amendment of God's dealing throughout human race. Declaring "ALL UNDER SIN" equates the people of Israel today as somebody and collectively with low level category in a form of helpless state spiritual condition. MOSES LAW IS NOT THE ANSWER TODAY BUT THE LORD and THE SPIRIT THAT GIVES LIBERTY THROUGH THE EXCEEDING RICHES OF HIS GRACE AND KINDNESS.
The concept of racial distinctions in our times based on God's perspectives had gone away. In other sense, the concept of putting Israel as holier than Gentiles, God's favored people more than Gentiles, blessed people more than Gentiles in today's context are strange views after the amendment of God's dealing throughout human race. Declaring "ALL UNDER SIN" equates the people of Israel today as somebody and collectively with low level category in a form of helpless state spiritual condition. MOSES LAW IS NOT THE ANSWER TODAY BUT THE LORD and THE SPIRIT THAT GIVES LIBERTY THROUGH THE EXCEEDING RICHES OF HIS GRACE AND KINDNESS.
READING THE OLD TESTAMENT: ISRAEL'S HINDRANCE TODAY
13 And not as Moses, which put a veil over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished:
14 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.
15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.
The veil is clearly a type of covering which signifies "the law" as has been abolished when the prophesied Lord and savior being foreshadowed is fulfilled. The Mosaic law and commandments is a school master which guided them to the real savior which in effect salvation came NOT BY THE LAW AND OF WORKS but BY THE FAITH OF CHRIST through the abundance of His grace.
The veil is clearly a type of covering which signifies "the law" as has been abolished when the prophesied Lord and savior being foreshadowed is fulfilled. The Mosaic law and commandments is a school master which guided them to the real savior which in effect salvation came NOT BY THE LAW AND OF WORKS but BY THE FAITH OF CHRIST through the abundance of His grace.
Galatians 3:24King James Version (KJV)
24 Wherefore the LAW was our schoolmaster to bring us UNTO CHRIST, that we might be justified by faith.
Galatians in the Pauline context are predominantly a Jewish race and accustomed to the religion of the Jews and had good orientation of Mosaic Law. However, changes had made in the dispensational set up as far as the recent program of the dispensation of grace takes its effect. As who they were in consonance to the LAW, they were not those more advantageous or privileged when Christ appeared to Paul.
In the context of God's recent plan and program, Israelites today had their minds blinded with that VIEL or LAW which they couldn't behold the GREATNESS OF GOD'S GRACE AND KINDNESS TO ALL apart from that VIEL. VIEL until now coexists to almost all RELIGIONS in our society. Mostly, sinners today couldn't perfectly REST ON THE FINISHED WORK OF CHRIST.
The veil is still UNTAKEN AWAY today in almost majority of them (Israel) because they're still blinded with their TRADITIONS and RELIGION. Gentiles who had not been given the law assumed the role of Israelites in time past as though theirs to claim TODAY , also as though holier than a Jew by being obedient to MOSAIC LAW.
Galatians in the Pauline context are predominantly a Jewish race and accustomed to the religion of the Jews and had good orientation of Mosaic Law. However, changes had made in the dispensational set up as far as the recent program of the dispensation of grace takes its effect. As who they were in consonance to the LAW, they were not those more advantageous or privileged when Christ appeared to Paul.
In the context of God's recent plan and program, Israelites today had their minds blinded with that VIEL or LAW which they couldn't behold the GREATNESS OF GOD'S GRACE AND KINDNESS TO ALL apart from that VIEL. VIEL until now coexists to almost all RELIGIONS in our society. Mostly, sinners today couldn't perfectly REST ON THE FINISHED WORK OF CHRIST.
The veil is still UNTAKEN AWAY today in almost majority of them (Israel) because they're still blinded with their TRADITIONS and RELIGION. Gentiles who had not been given the law assumed the role of Israelites in time past as though theirs to claim TODAY , also as though holier than a Jew by being obedient to MOSAIC LAW.
Perverting the truth to something VOID OF UNDERSTANDING from the wisest counsel of God in this most recent time in the " But Now" program might sway your faith to be tossed and be carried by every wind of doctrines.
For religious people, instead of being consistent to the FAITH AND BLESSINGS once offered to us from our FATHER through our LORD JESUS CHRIST in this recent time through which CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY, still many both Jews and Gentiles misunderstood the plan of God and perverted his wise plan throughout ages.
BEING STUCK TO RELIGION AND BEING RELIGIOUS?
15 But even UNTO THIS DAY, when MOSES IS READ, the vail is upon their heart.
BEING STUCK TO RELIGION AND BEING RELIGIOUS?
15 But even UNTO THIS DAY, when MOSES IS READ, the vail is upon their heart.
16 Nevertheless when IT ( veil/law) shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.
Many today still implore the doctrines, manner of life, and principles of Mosaic law as though today's believers embraced and MADE IT REIGN IN THEIR HEARTS ( their governing life principle and doctrine). When being ignorant of the fellowship of the mystery, many Christians in different religions PUT THE VEIL and cover their faces so they COULDN'T SEE THE GLORY OF GOD'S GRACE in this dispensation of grace.
People cannot move on to understand significant change of God's plan as per advice by our apostle Paul. Many still loved to let Moses' veil reign in their hearts. TAKE AWAY THE VEIL! It's the instruction called for today's member of the church the Body of Christ. Walk by faith and not rest in the works of the flesh for your flesh against the purpose of God to provide you free gift of salvation. We call it in our time GOD'S PURE GRACE DOCTRINE not mixed it with how A VEIL REIGN IN THE HEART OF A RELIGIOUS SINNER.
Remember:
Many today still implore the doctrines, manner of life, and principles of Mosaic law as though today's believers embraced and MADE IT REIGN IN THEIR HEARTS ( their governing life principle and doctrine). When being ignorant of the fellowship of the mystery, many Christians in different religions PUT THE VEIL and cover their faces so they COULDN'T SEE THE GLORY OF GOD'S GRACE in this dispensation of grace.
People cannot move on to understand significant change of God's plan as per advice by our apostle Paul. Many still loved to let Moses' veil reign in their hearts. TAKE AWAY THE VEIL! It's the instruction called for today's member of the church the Body of Christ. Walk by faith and not rest in the works of the flesh for your flesh against the purpose of God to provide you free gift of salvation. We call it in our time GOD'S PURE GRACE DOCTRINE not mixed it with how A VEIL REIGN IN THE HEART OF A RELIGIOUS SINNER.
Remember:
Galatians 5:9King James Version (KJV)
9 A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
BACK TO THE LORD AND IN THE SPIRIT NOT TO RELIGION AND THE FLESH
17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Religious people in our times seems knowledgeable however their knowledge constitute to something with a veil still reigning in their hearts. Being lacked of knowledge to God's instruction how to be at liberty from Moses Veil through the GRACE OF GOD which gives us the spirit of Liberty.
Religious people in our times seems knowledgeable however their knowledge constitute to something with a veil still reigning in their hearts. Being lacked of knowledge to God's instruction how to be at liberty from Moses Veil through the GRACE OF GOD which gives us the spirit of Liberty.
Galatians 5:1King James Version (KJV)
5 STAND FAST therefore in the LIBERTY wherewith CHRIST HATH MADE US FREE, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
It's CHRIST WHO MADE US FREE through his death and that by FAITH we must let this knowledge REIGN IN OUR HEARTS instead of being swayed by the doctrines and principles of establishing works and human righteousness.
It's CHRIST WHO MADE US FREE through his death and that by FAITH we must let this knowledge REIGN IN OUR HEARTS instead of being swayed by the doctrines and principles of establishing works and human righteousness.
NOW THE "LORD" IS THAT SPIRIT. The resurrected LORD is in HEAVEN but HIS WORDS LEFT TO US IS THE SPIRIT OF GOD that give's us life, understanding, wisdom, hope, eternal blessedness and so forth. LORD IS THAT SPIRIT demonstrates believer's walk in the Spirit, God's endowment of life and blessings IN THE SPIRIT. Our LIBERTY IS IN THE SPIRIT.
WHY STILL BEHOLD MOSES' VEIL? GET OUT FROM RELIGIOUS GIMMICKS
18 But WE ALL, with OPEN FACE (as a living epistle of God) BEHOLDING AS IN A GLASS THE GLORY OF THE LORD, are CHANGED INTO THE SAME IMAGE FROM GLORY TO GLORY, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
When you look yourself in the mirror you must think you are beholding THE GLORY OF GOD SHINING IN YOU, AS HIS DEAR SON. CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY. It's the SPIRIT OF GOD DECLARING YOU ARE HIS ADOPTED SON.
It pays to understand the essence of your spiritual walk in this dispensation of grace. The image you have is from GLORY directing to GLORY through the gospel, even as by the SPIRIT OF THE LORD.
WHY STILL BEHOLD MOSES' VEIL? GET OUT FROM RELIGIOUS GIMMICKS
18 But WE ALL, with OPEN FACE (as a living epistle of God) BEHOLDING AS IN A GLASS THE GLORY OF THE LORD, are CHANGED INTO THE SAME IMAGE FROM GLORY TO GLORY, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
When you look yourself in the mirror you must think you are beholding THE GLORY OF GOD SHINING IN YOU, AS HIS DEAR SON. CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY. It's the SPIRIT OF GOD DECLARING YOU ARE HIS ADOPTED SON.
It pays to understand the essence of your spiritual walk in this dispensation of grace. The image you have is from GLORY directing to GLORY through the gospel, even as by the SPIRIT OF THE LORD.
Walking in the Spirit is in consonance to how the believers in this dispensation of grace was instructed how to live under the dispensation of grace with the doctrines not through the VEIL but by the LORD through the instruction of grace in accordance to the revelation of the mystery.
HIS GRACE AND CROSS BE SIMPLY MAGNIFIED.
Grace and Peace
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