In whom is the New Covenant fulfilled? [Several suggestions] have been given (one's decision on this question will be determined by the interpretation of Luke 22:20 (Mt. 26:28; Mark 14:24); 1 Cor. 11:25; 2 Cor. 3:6; Hebrews 8:6-13; 9:15; 10:15; 10:19ff.). 1. The New Covenant was given exclusively for ethnic Israel and will therefore be fulfilled only in her at the end of the age when Israel as a nation is saved. The Church has no part in the blessings of this covenant. 2. There are two New Covenants, one for ethnic Israel and one for the Church. 3. There is only one New Covenant, for Israel, in which the Church shares spiritually. I.e., those blessings in the covenant which pertain to salvation are equally enjoyed by the Church, but those that pertain to earthly prominence in the land belong solely to Israel. 4. There is only one New Covenant. The Church, being the historical continuation of the believing remnant within Israel, is the recipient of its blessings. Thus, both believing Jews and believing Gentiles, the latter of whom have been graciously included in the covenants of promise (Eph. 2:12), together and equally enjoy the fulfillment of all aspects of the New Covenant. According to this view, there is a biblical expectation of a mass salvation among the Jewish people who will then be incorporated into the Church, the body of Christ. 5. There is only one New Covenant, of which the Church, which has replaced Israel in the purposes of God, is the recipient. This is commonly referred to as Replacement Theology. According to this view, there is no biblical expectation of a mass salvation among the Jewish people. 6. here are two covenants, one for the Jewish people and one for those (whether Jew or Gentile) who embrace Jesus as Messiah. The latter comprise the Church. The former are Jews who need not believe that Jesus is the Messiah but who relate savingly to God via Judaism.
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#1 · July 20, 2005, 10:22 pm

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07.21.05

God's Timing

(Originally sent 02.18.03)

To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven. -
Ecclesiastes 3:1.

Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and
saying, 'The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent,
and believe in the gospel.' - Mark 1:15.

But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as
a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. - 2 Peter 3:8.

While a piano tuner was at our home recently he noticed something that I had
not. We have a small plaque with a clock mounted in it. Our church gave us
the plaque several years ago on our 25th wedding anniversary. The plaque is
engraved with the words, "God's timing is perfect." The piano tuner (Bob
Pankhurst) noticed that the clock was stopped (Because it makes a noise that
is mildly irritating I have taken the battery out of the clock.). Bob shared
that the clock being at a different time seemed to be appropriate because
God's timing differs so often from our timing. How true!

We are not the only ones who have had difficulties with God's timing.
Abraham and Sarah had a few problems with God's timetable. They thought that
surely the son of promise would be born to them before they were 100 and 90
years old respectively. Because of that they tried to help God out which
only caused more problems.

Moses too had a timing problem. He wanted to lead the Egyptian people to
freedom when he was forty years old but it was not yet time. His hurry
caused him to commit murder, cover-up, and brought about his self-imposed
exile. Forty years later on the backside of the desert Moses had a crisis of
faith, as God said now is the time. Moses did not want to go but after his
excuses were taken away he believed and became the great man of God that he
was intended to be.

The disciples and the people of the first century also had a problem with
God's timing. The Jewish people were looking for a ruler like David or
Samson to be sent by God to break the yoke of oppressive rule that was upon
them. They were looking for a physical kingdom but God was establishing a
spiritual kingdom. The physical kingdom will come but it is not yet time.
The difference in the people's view and God's view of the timing resulted
again in problems for those out of step with God. We see this being
manifested with Peter cutting off the high priest's servant's ear at the
time of the arrest of Jesus (John 18:10). But Jesus said to Peter, "Put your
sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given
Me? (Luke 18:11)."

We must learn, as have Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Peter and so many others to
trust God. Trust in His timing. Trust that He truly does know what is best
for our lives. You may know that God has called you to an area of service
but you have frustration because it has not yet come about. Trust Him. If
God has spoken and you are faithful it will happen but in His time. Until
then it is a time of preparation. God prepared Abraham and Sarah for
parenthood. God prepared and trained Moses to lead millions of people across
a wilderness for forty years. God allowed Peter to experience the results of
his flawed timing which resulted in his thrice denial of his Lord. But as a
result after the resurrected Christ restored Peter he became the great
preacher of Pentecost.

God's timing is perfect and it is wonderful when our timing is in synch with
His. So, what time is it in your life?

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