"For if you believed Moses, you would believe Me; for he wrote about Me. But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe My words?" (Jn 5:46,47)
The answer is really quite simple; you cannot. The writings of the Old Testament are integral with the New Testament. People have asked me why the New Testament does not seem to speak of "political," governmental, or international relations. Again, the answer is really quite simple; the Word of God does not have to repeat Himself. The Bible is a whole. If modern Christendom would realize this, live this, proclaim this truth, the modern Christian Church would not be so insular.
The answer is really quite simple; you cannot. The writings of the Old Testament are integral with the New Testament. People have asked me why the New Testament does not seem to speak of "political," governmental, or international relations. Again, the answer is really quite simple; the Word of God does not have to repeat Himself. The Bible is a whole. If modern Christendom would realize this, live this, proclaim this truth, the modern Christian Church would not be so insular.
Jesus came to build His Kingdom, His Nation, "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder....Of the increase of (literally) government and peace no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice...." And, Jesus sends us to nations, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations."
Today's Scripture Readings for Advent, suggested by "The Book of Common Prayer," is Isaiah 11:1-9, Revelation 20:1-10, and John 5:30-47. Our text reveals the historic and prophetic revelation of Whom the Bible calls, "The Coming One." Jesus is King; Jesus is Ruler; Jesus is Savior; Jesus is coming again. All the Biblical prophesies were not fulfilled at His first appearing. They will only be completed at His second appearing. If, "you believed Moses, you [will] believe [Jesus]." If we read and believe the Old Testament writings, we will then "bring" them with us to the New. Only when we so live, will we break out of parochial life styles and embrace The Kingdom of Heaven/God, embrace the nations, embrace humanity.
Father, in Jesus' Name, grant me a new and ever-expanding break out. Amen.
Today's Scripture Readings for Advent, suggested by "The Book of Common Prayer," is Isaiah 11:1-9, Revelation 20:1-10, and John 5:30-47. Our text reveals the historic and prophetic revelation of Whom the Bible calls, "The Coming One." Jesus is King; Jesus is Ruler; Jesus is Savior; Jesus is coming again. All the Biblical prophesies were not fulfilled at His first appearing. They will only be completed at His second appearing. If, "you believed Moses, you [will] believe [Jesus]." If we read and believe the Old Testament writings, we will then "bring" them with us to the New. Only when we so live, will we break out of parochial life styles and embrace The Kingdom of Heaven/God, embrace the nations, embrace humanity.
Father, in Jesus' Name, grant me a new and ever-expanding break out. Amen.
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
"Looking unto Jesus"
Hebrews 12:2
