Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Why We Are Jewish

The Holy Spirit, speaking through the Apostle Paul, tells us who the real Jews are....

'But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from men, but from God.' [Romans 2:28,29]

'...for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh...' [Philippians 3:3]

'...and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ...' [Colossians 2:11]

We also know from him that we have been grafted into Israel.

'But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive, were grafted in among them and became partaker with them of the rich root of the olive tree, do not be arrogant toward the branches; but if you are arrogant, remember that it is not you who supports the root, but the root supports you.' [Romans 11:17,18]

And, we know that we are the descendants of Abraham in Christ Jesus.

'Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham...and if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to promise.' [Galatians 3:7,29]

But mostly, it's because we're one Spirit with the Lord, and He surely is a Jew! [1 Corinthians 6:17]

Hallelujah!

So, if you're harboring any anti-Semitism, get rid of it today, because it's you, baby!

And if you're not supportive of God's original plan for Israel, repent today because it belongs to you, too!

That's why 2 Corinthians 1:20 says 'For as many as are the promises of God, in Him they are YES; therefore also through Him is our AMEN [so be it] to the GLORY of God through us.'

Not only do we get all the promises of the New Covenant, but of the Old Covenant, too...but without the curse! Christ redeemed from the curse of the law! [Galatians 3:13]

All of the blessings, none of the curse. Praise the Lord!

Shalom!