Thematic Bible: Had
Thematic Bible
Church of israel » Had » Appointed ordinances
the whole system being concerned only with food and drink and various ablutions--external ceremonials imposed until the coming of the New Order.
Verse Concepts
It is true that even the first Covenant had its regulations for divine worship, and its Sanctuary--though only a material one.
Verse Concepts
Church of israel » Had » An ordained ministry
Church of israel » Had » A spiritual church within it
Not that God's Word has failed. For it is not all who are descended from Israel who are true Israelites; Nor, because they are Abraham's descendants, are they all his Children; but-'It is Isaac's children who will be called thy descendants.' This means that it is not the children born in the course of nature who are God's Children, but it is the children born in fulfillment of the Promise who are to be regarded as Abraham's descendants.
God has not rejected his People, whom he chose from the first. Have you forgotten the words of Scripture in the story of Elijah- how he appeals to God against Israel? 'Lord, they have killed thy Prophets, they have pulled down thy altars, and I only am left; and now they are eager to take my life.' But what was the divine response? 'I have kept for myself seven thousand men who have never bowed the knee to Baal.' read more.
And so in our own time, too, there is to be found a remnant of our nation selected by God in love. But if in love, then no longer as a result of obedience. Otherwise love would cease to be love. What follows from this? Why, that Israel as a nation failed to secure what it was seeking, while those whom God selected did secure it.
And so in our own time, too, there is to be found a remnant of our nation selected by God in love. But if in love, then no longer as a result of obedience. Otherwise love would cease to be love. What follows from this? Why, that Israel as a nation failed to secure what it was seeking, while those whom God selected did secure it.