LLM Question of the Day for 9-8-2011, and, Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study, part 6 of 10

First the Question: Christ was NOT the Head of the joint-Body, (the Sussoma of Ephesians 3:6), in Acts 5:29-32. True or False?

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And now the answer to the LLM Question of 9-4-2011

Question: The Apostle Paul did NOT work under the authority of the Apostle Peter with his keys. But contrariwise. Galatians 2:7. True or False?

Answer: TRUE! Galatians 2:7, "But contrariwise, when they saw that the Gospel of the Uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the Gospel of the Circumcision was unto Peter." Now on this question, out of the 747 responses we received, only 92.4% of you got it right! Much better! Therefore,

Today let us consider, Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study, part 6 of 10

As I have with each of these messages, before we get to the next TEN Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study contained in this message, here are the FIVE different groups or classes of people who are addressed from the first chapter of Matthew to the last chapter of Revelation:

1) To unsaved Israelites who were under the Law.

2) To saved Israelites who were under the Law before they became members of the Body of Christ.

3) To unsaved Gentiles who were aliens from the Commonwealth of Israel, and not under the Law.

4) To carnal saints and babes who were members of the Body of Christ.

5) To those who were of full age, called “the faithful in Christ Jesus.”

Remember, for an in-depth explanation of these five different groups I urge you to read “Super bible Facts for Super Bible Study, part 1”. Keep these five different groups in mind, and you will derive both blessing and benefit as you carefully study this fourth set of 10 Super-Facts.

Ok, here we go:

1) Note the commission which Christ gave to the Twelve in Matthew 10:6-8, “But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.” Note what He said in verse 23, “Ye shall (may) not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.” Then note Christ's command in Luke 12:33, “Sell that ye have and give alms.” An intelligent student of the Scriptures must see that this spirit­ual program does NOT FIT into the Dis­pensation of Grace committed to the Apostle Paul. Ephesians 3:1-3. The Apostle Peter had the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Paul did NOT work under the authority of Peter with his keys. “But contrariwise.” Read Galatians 2:7.

2) By studying Acts 1-9 we shall learn that the twelve Apostles were still working under the orders of Matthew 10:6-8, in that they were still preaching the kingdom message to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, “repentance unto baptism for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38)” and “repent and God will send Christ back to establish the kingdom of heaven on earth.” Acts 3:19-21. They were healing the sick, casting out demons, etc. The disciples were still selling their earthly possessions and giving away the money. Compare Luke 12:33 and Acts 4:34. Remember 12 men stood up on the day of Pentecost to address 12 tribes of Israel. Acts 2:14 and Acts 2:36.

3) For an intelligent understanding of the Scriptures we must know the two-fold program of Christ while He was preaching on earth to Israel. This was true also after His crucifixion and in the first chapters of Acts. Namely, God was offering salvation to individual Jews while presenting the kingdom to the Nation Israel. We must learn in the Book of Acts when this two-fold program ceased and when God's order was no longer “to the Jew first.” But note the offer of the kingdom to Israel in Acts 3:19-21.

4) When we teach Hebrews 13:8, that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and for ever, we must empha­size that this refers particularly to His eternal Deity, but that He changes as to His form and ministry. He was in the form of God and then became flesh, the God-man. On earth He was a Minister of the circumcision, but NOW He is Head of His Body. Compare Romans 15:8 and Ephesians 1:19-22. Take note that In Ro­mans 15:8 Jesus Christ WAS a minister of the circumcision….not IS.

5) Note the so-called “great com­mission” in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and teach all nations, baptiz­ing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” This was given to the Eleven (Matthew 28:16-18). They were to disciple all nations. They preached to representatives from every nation under heaven on the day of Pentecost. But they were Jews. Acts 2:5. The Eleven remained at Jeru­salem. Acts 8:1. They were still there in Acts 15:4. Therefore, during the “Acts” period they did NOT disciple all nations. Note what they agreed to do in Galatians 2:9.

6) The Apostle Peter and his fellow apostles were to disciple all nations and yet about seven years later Peter declared it was unlawful for a Jew to come to a Gentile. Acts 10:28. Then how strange that Peter and his fellow apostles agreed that they would go to the Jews and let the Apostle Paul take the responsibility for the evangelization of the Gentiles. Gala­tians 2:9. Question: Can you reconcile this agreement with the so-called “great commis­sion”?

7) In Mark 16:11-18 is recorded Christ's commission to the Eleven, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth AND is (water)baptized shall be saved.” Now PAY ATTENTION….Observe that Christ did NOT say, “He that believ­eth and is saved shall receive water baptism as a witness to the world.” IF we are to obey Mark 16:14-18, (which we are not), let us require water baptism for salvation and require signs as the evidence of salva­tion. On the day of Pentecost the pen­itent Jews had to receive water bap­tism BEFORE Holy Spirit baptism.

8) Compare Acts 8:1 and Acts 22:15-21. The Twelve remained at Jeru­salem and the Lord worked mightily in Peter unto the apostleship of the circum­cision. Galatians 2:8. The LORD said to the Apostle Paul, “Get OUT of Jerusalem,” “I will send you far hence to the Gentiles.” Note Paul's words in Romans 11:13 that he magnified his office as the apostle to Gentiles.

9) According to Acts 13:46 and Ro­mans 11:11, Paul preached salvation to the Gentiles because the Jews put it from them, because they fell, and NOT because of the commission of Matthew 28:19-20. Very carefully compare these Scriptures and also compare Paul's Dispensation of Grace (Ephesians 3:1-3) with Matthew 28:19-20. Also note Matthew 24:14 concerning the Gos­pel of the Kingdom and the End of the Age and compare with Paul's statements in Colossians 1:6 and Colossians 1:23 the Gospel “in all the world” . . . “to every creature which is under heaven.” Did the end come? If not, why not?

10) The RISEN Christ in heaven directly gave the Apostle Paul his Gospel for the Gentiles and Apostolic authority, by special revelation, and not through those who were apostles before him. This is a SUPER DUPER important Bible Fact. Galatians 1:11-12. Galatians 1:17-24. Galatians 2:7-9. In Acts 28:25-28 is recorded God's judg­ment (blindness) upon the Jews, follow­ed by the statement “salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles.” Certainly after Acts 28:28 salvation of God was sent to the Gentiles as never before. No longer were the Jews given any priority rights or special privileges.

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LLM Question of the Day, and, THE GOSPEL OF JOHN....THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, pt. 11 of 12

First the Question: The Apostle Paul did NOT work under the authority of the Apostle Peter with his keys. But contrariwise. Galatians 2:7. True or False?

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Today let us consider, THE GOSPEL OF JOHN....THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, pt. 11 of 12

THIS IS THE LORD’S DOING

In Acts 5:29-30 we learn that God raised up Christ in incarnation, the Seed of Abraham (Hebrews 2:16), the Seed of David, to be Israel’s Savior. (Acts 13:23). In 1 John 4:14 we read, “we do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world.”

Did the Apostle John, in 1 John 4:14, intentionally contradict what the Apostle Peter said in Acts 5:30 or what the Apostle Paul said in Acts 13:23?

At the time the LORD Jesus declared that “the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which is lost” (Luke 19:10), He said He saved the publican, “forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham.” (Luke 19:9). Most Christians do not believe that Christ meant what He said in Matthew 15:24, “I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Surely the risen LORD led the apostle Paul to confirm this truth in Romans 15:8 and Galatians 4:4, as well as in Acts 13:23 (which we have mentioned). In Romans 15:8 we read these words of the Holy Spirit through the Apostle Paul, “Jesus Christ was a Minister of the circumcision (the Jews) for the truth of God to confirm promises unto the fathers.” Now note the words of Galatians 4:4-5, “God sent forth His Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law.” Who was under the law? Israel.

Perhaps, we should not say that the majority of Christians do not want to believe Matthew 15:24, but they prefer to believe John 3:16, “for God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” They find it very difficult, if not impossible, to reconcile Matthew 15:24 with John 3:16.

CHRIST RAISED UP IN RESURRECTION TO BE ISRAEL’S SAVIOUR

If Christians have difficulty in reconciling Matthew 15:24 with John 3:16, we are not surprised that they have more difficulty with the statement in Acts 5:31-32, that Christ was raised from the dead to be Israel’s Prince and Savior, to give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. The first mission and work of the Holy Spirit was to witness to this all important truth.

Let us note Christ’s words in Matthew 21:42, quoted from Psalm 118:19-24, “Jesus saith unto them, did ye never read in the Scriptures, the Stone Which the builders rejected, the Same is become the Head of the corner? This is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes.” Surely when we read in 1 Peter 1:18-23 that we are redeemed by the precious blood of the LORD Jesus, Who was, by God, foreordained to be the spotless Lamb, we know that the rejection, the death, the resurrection and the ascension of the sinless Christ was the “LORD’s doing.” And surely all of this is marvelous in our eyes. Surely the day that Christ, the Creator of all things, cried on the cross “Finished,” is the day in which sinners should rejoice and acknowledge that it is the day which the LORD made.

HOWEVER, what made Paul break forth with Romans 11:33-34, “O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past-tracing-out! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? and who hath been His counselor?” The apostle Paul uttered these words AFTER he quoted, in Romans 11:7-10, what is quoted in John 12:39-41, concerning the fulfillment of Isaiah 6:9-10; the truth that God blinded Israel.

In Matthew 21:42 we have recorded the words of the LORD Jesus, stating that ‘blinded’ Israel’s rejection of Jesus as their Messiah, in incarnation (in the flesh), was the LORD’s doing. What Paul said in Romans 11:33-34, was to let us know that blinded Israel’s rejection of Jesus their Messiah, in Resurrection, was likewise the LORD’s doing. (Ephesians 1:11).

Do we really believe that God is omnipotent and omniscient? Do we believe Ephesians 1:11, that God worketh all things after the counsel of His own will, and that members of the Body of Christ have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of God? We learned in 1 Peter 1:18-23 that the LORD Jesus, from BEFORE the foundation of the world, was foreordained to be the Lamb of God to shed His precious blood that BY THAT SHED BLOOD believing sinners should be redeemed.

Now let us note something else that God purposed in Christ from before the foundation of the world, His eternal purpose concerning the Church, Which is the Body of Christ, “according as He hath chosen us in Him (Christ) before the foundation of the world, having predestinated us unto the adoption of children (sons) by Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will.” As we read this wonderful, profound truth in Ephesians 1:4-5, we should know that this was The Eternal Purpose of God which He Purposed in Christ Jesus our LORD (Ephesians 3:11).

We read in 2 Timothy 1:9-10, “God hath saved us and called us with a HOLY calling (Not an Earthly Calling or a Heavenly Calling), not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and Grace which was given us in Christ Jesus BEFORE the world began. But is NOW made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, Who hath abolished death, and hath brought life an immortality (incorruptibility) to light through the Gospel.” (2 Timothy 1:9-10).

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” Acts 16:31, while there is still time!

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Pastor David Picos, D.D.
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LLM Question of the Day for 9-4-2011, and, Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study, part 5 of 10

First the Question: The Apostle Paul did NOT work under the authority of the Apostle Peter with his keys. But contrariwise. Galatians 2:7. True or False?

Please take a moment to respond at the LLM Question of the Day

And now the answer to the LLM Question of 9-2-2011

Question: There is no scriptural record of signs nor suggestions of...to the Jews first...after the close of Acts. True or False?

Answer: TRUE! You all did better on this question. out of the 714 responses we received, only 77.8% of you got it right! That's better! Therefore,

Today let us consider, Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study, part 5 of 10

Once again, before we get to the TEN Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study contained in this message, here are the FIVE different groups or classes of people who are addressed from the first chapter of Matthew to the last chapter of Revelation:

1) To unsaved Israelites who were under the Law.

2) To saved Israelites who were under the Law before they became members of the Body of Christ.

3) To unsaved Gentiles who were aliens from the Commonwealth of Israel, and not under the Law.

4) To carnal saints and babes who were members of the Body of Christ.

5) To those who were of full age, called “the faithful in Christ Jesus.”

Remember, for an in-depth explanation of these five different groups I urge you to read “Super bible Facts for Super Bible Study, part 1”. Keep these five different groups in mind, and you will derive both blessing and benefit as you carefully study this third set of 10 Super-Facts.

Ok, here we go:

1) After the Holy Spirit separated Saul (Acts 13:2) he became the apostle to the Gentiles (Romans 11:13 and Ro­mans 15:16), Paul. And then God's order was “to the Jew first” and “also to the Gentiles.” Romans 1:16, Acts 13:46, Acts 18:5-6. Even in Rome, about 27 years after the death of Christ, Paul addressed the Jews first. Acts 28:15-28.

2) After the casting away of Israel into darkness, (Acts 28:25-28, Romans 11:8, Romans 11:11, and Romans 11:25), God's order was “to the Gentiles and also to the Jews.” Note Ephesians 2:17, “to you afar off” and “to them nigh.” There is no scriptural record of signs nor suggestion of any order “to the Jews first” after the close of Acts.

3) Compare Matthew 15:26 with Romans 10:12, “But He answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and cast it to dogs.” (The woman was a Greek.) Mark 7:26 Matthew 15:26, and, “For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek; for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him.” Romans 10:12. Note also that the Lord called the Israelites “serpents” in Matthew 23:33 and after His prayer on the cross for their pardon they were addressed as “children.” Acts 3:25.

4) Do not fail to see the great significance and the radical change sugg­ested in Romans 11:15, that the falling away of Israel meant the reconciling of the Gentiles. This is one of the most significant statements in the Bible. Linked with the Doctrine of Reconciliation are the Doctrines of the New Creation and Identification. When Israel was cast away, the Ministry of Reconciliation was sent to Gentiles. The “Reconciliation” ministry is linked with the believer's identification with Christ and the new creation in 2 Cor. 5:13-21. About the same time this Epistle was written, Romans was written. In Ro­mans 5:11 the word “Atonement” should be “Reconciliation.” This is followed by a statement concerning “Adam.” The Jews came from Abraham. The whole human race came from Adam. Hence Colossians 1:20-21. Reconciliation for all (believers). In Romans, chapter six, follows the “new creation” and “identification,” after “reconciliation,” in chapter five. This ministry was never mentioned by Israel's prophets.

5) More than 85% of the facts recorded in the Gospel of John: are not found in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, generally called the “Synoptic Gospels.” There are sixteen solid chapters of facts in John, not one of which is mentioned in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Seven miracles of Christ are recorded in John before the death of Christ. Five of them are found in “John” only. In John the message of Grace is presented, and there we find a man blind from birth, impotent, unregenerated, and dead, suggested by the four miracles found only in John.

6) According to most authorities, Matthew was written before 40 A.D., before Cornelius was converted; whereas John was written about 95 A.D., nearly 20 years after the Apostle Paul died: therefore, after the saints were thoroughly indoctrinated with the Pauline “Grace” message. In the very first chapter of John we see Christ rejected and Grace and Truth coming by Him (John 1:10-18), although the Reign of Grace UNMIXED did not begin until Saul became Paul. The Reign of Grace UNMIXED certainly did not begin with Peter and the Eleven on the day of Pentecost.

7) Unlike Matthew, Mark, and Luke, many of the statements of John were not what Jesus Christ or His disciples said while He was on earth, but what the Holy Spirit led John to write many years after Christ had gone back to heaven. The Grace messages of Salvation in John are on the grounds of John 1:29, the blood of the Lamb of God. So here is an interesting question....Was John 3:16 said while Christ was on earth or given to John by the Holy Spirit to write years later?

8) Note carefully Matthew 16:20, “Then charged He (Christ) His disciples that they should tell no man that He was Jesus the Christ.” Here we should observe a turning-point in the ministry of the LORD Jesus Who had tried in every way to. convince Israel that He was Christ, or Messiah. Now the Twelve were no longer to give out this to testimony to Israel. And then another turning point came after Christ's prayer on the cross for Israel's forgiveness. Then the command of Matthew 16:20 was rescinded, and the Twelve and Paul testified to Israel that Jesus was the Christ. Acts 2:36, Acts 9:22, Acts 17:3, Acts 18:5-6.

9) In Luke 21:24-33 we have the record of the coming of the Son of man to save Israel. In these verses we find Israel in the throws of the Great Tribulation. In saying, “lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh,” the LORD Jesus was speaking to Israel. If this is a message to the Body of Christ, then the Body of Christ is headed for the Great Tribulation, which it is NOT! The Great Tribulation was included in prophecy. But no prophet spoke of The Mystery of 1 Corinthians 15:51, the change, “in a moment in the twinkling of an eye.”

10) Compare Luke 2:14 with Luke 12:48-52, “peace on earth”, and, “no peace on earth.” In Luke 1:28-33 we learn that Christ was born to reign on David's throne over the house of Israel; to deliver Israel from Gentile domination (Luke 1:67-77). The “peace on earth” of Luke 2:14 would prevail, IF and WHEN Christ should go to David's throne in fulfillment of Isaiah 9:6-7. BUT Luke 12:50 spoke of His death on the cross as His Baptism. Because of that “DEATH” Baptism there is peace with God for individual believers. Romans 5:1, Colossians 1:20. The “peace on earth” of Luke 2:14 has been POSTPONED until Christ as King returns to occupy David's throne.

More Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study coming up quick!

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” Acts 16:31, while there is still time!

So There You Have it!

Spread this message to everyone you know, far and wide. The time is short

Grace be to you and peace, from God: our Father, and The LORD Jesus Christ.

In The LORD Jesus Christ,
The Lion and Lamb Ministry

Pastor David Picos, D.D.
Minister and Ambassador for Christ in the Ministry of Reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18-20)

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LLM Question of the Day for 9-2-2011, and, Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study, part 4 of 10

First the Question: There is no scriptural record of signs nor suggestions of...to the Jews first...after the close of Acts. True or False?

Please take a moment to respond at the LLM Question of the Day

And now the answer to the LLM Question of 8-31-2011

Question: Was the Roman centurion, of Luke 7:1-9, the only GENTILE man to received a blessing from Christ while on earth?

Answer: YES! Well a little better on this question. out of the 702 responses we received, only 50% of you got it right! We still have a LOT of work to do in this area. Therefore,

Today let us consider, Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study, part 4 of 10

Before we get to the next 10 Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study, here they are again, the FIVE different groups or classes of people who are addressed from the first chapter of Matthew to the last chapter of Revelation:

1) To unsaved Israelites who were under the Law.

2) To saved Israelites who were under the Law before they became members of the Body of Christ.

3) To unsaved Gentiles who were aliens from the Commonwealth of Israel, and not under the Law.

4) To carnal saints and babes who were members of the Body of Christ.

5) To those who were of full age, called “the faithful in Christ Jesus.”

Remember, for an in-depth explanation of these five different groups I urge you to read “Super bible Facts for Super Bible Study, part 1”. Keep these five different groups in mind, and you will derive both blessing and benefit as you carefully study this third set of 10 Super-Facts.

Ok, here we go:

1) Jesus Christ was born a Jew, dedicated as a Jew, lived in a Jewish home, was a Jewish worshipper in a Jewish synagogue, lived under the Jewish law, kept the Jewish passover, died by the Jewish law, and was buried in the manner of the Jews. Matthew 2:4-5, Luke 2:23, Luke 2:39, Luke 2:41-42, Luke 4:16, Luke 22:7, and John 19:40. Christ was made under the law and recognized the authority of Moses seat. Galatians 4:4. Matthew 23:1-3. It is important to recognize that Jesus Christ, on earth, took His place among Israel as a worshipping Jew.

2) In John 4:22 is recorded the statement of Christ, “Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship, FOR SALVATION IS OF THE JEWS.” Read Romans 9:4-6 in answer to the question “Who are Israelites?” Note in Luke 4:16 that it was the custom of Jesus to attend the Jewish synagogue on the sabbath.

3) Note this very important fact in Matthew 15:24, “I am not sent BUT unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Christ said this. And Matthew 10:5, “These twelve Jesus sent forth and commanded them, saying, GO NOT INTO THE WAY OF THE GENTILES, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not.” Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision, made under the law. Romans 15:8. Galatians 4:4. Christ specifically commanded his disciples, “go not into the way of the Gentiles.” Some years later he permitted Peter to preach to the household of Cornelius, and then He sent Paul to the Gentiles some years AFTER HE WENT BACK to heaven. Read Romans 11:13, 1 Timothy 2:3-7.

4) Note Luke 19:9, “And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, FORSOMUCH AS HE ALSO IS A SON OF ABRAHAM.” Although a publican, Zaccheus was eligible for salvation, because he was a son of Abraham. The woman was healed because she was the daughter of Abraham. Luke 13:16. Christ and His apostles preached to the sons of Abraham while on earth and during the first nine chapters of Acts. Acts 3:25.

5) Note what a certain Gentile man said and did, “And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto Him THE ELDERS OF THE JEWS, beseeching Him that He would come and heal his servant. And when they came to Jesus they besought Him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom He should do this: FOR HE LOVETH OUR NATION AND HE HATH BUILT US A SYNAGOGUE.” Luke 7:3-5. The Gentile knew that Christ was a Jew sent only to Jews. He was of great faith. Read Matthew 8:5-13. The Jews were the children of the kingdom. Matthew 8:12.

6) This Roman centurion is the ONLY Gentile man who received a blessing from Christ while on earth, so far as there is any definite statement in Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John. The woman at the well was not a Gentile. Note the difference between Samaritans and Gentiles. Matthew 10:5. The word “Jew” is used in John about 70 times and in Acts about 80 times. To the one Gentile woman (a Greek), whom the LORD on earth blessed, He spoke of the Jews as “children,” and of the Gentiles as “dogs.” Matthew 15:21-27, Mark 7:24-30. There is a great difference between “children” and “dogs.” But when we reach Romans 10:12, there is NO difference between Jews and Greeks. Something happened, something CHANGED in God's program between Matthew 15:24 and Romans 10:12. Read about it in Acts 13:46 and Acts 18:5-6. The change was the Dispensation of Grace, the Dispensation of the Mystery, coming in.

7) We must reconcile John 3:16 and Matthew 15:24 by studying the ministry of Jesus of Nazareth, as recorded in the Four Gospels, and the ministry of the Twelve UP TO THE TIME Cornelius, the God-fearing, Jew-loving Gentile, (Acts 10:1-2, and Acts 10:18) was saved, about seven years AFTER Christ died. It was by His vision to Peter that the Lord made it lawful for His messenger to preach to Gentiles. Read Acts 10:28-29. Then Peter preached “WHOSOEVER” Acts 10:43. In Matthew 15:24, it is “Jews only.” In John 3:16, it is “whosoever.” But remember Christ's words in Matthew 10:5-6, “go NOT to Gentiles.” Compare with Acts 11:18, Acts 14:27, and Acts 22:21.

8) The Gentile of Luke 7 and Matthew 8 was a man of GREAT FAITH. Matthew 8:10. The only other Gentile to whom Christ gave a blessing while on earth, so far as the Record is concerned, was a woman of GREAT FAITH. Matthew 15:21-28. Mark 7:27. Christ was not seeking this woman. She sought Him. Mark 7:24-25. To this Gentile woman Christ said, “let the children (Jews) first be filled.” Mark 7:27. To the Gentile man Christ said, “the children of the kingdom (Jews) shall be cast into outer darkness.” Matthew 8:12. These two Gentiles speak of God's program from Matthew 1 to Acts 18:6 and Acts 28:25-28. Remember that Christ and His apostles on earth were preaching the gospel of the Kingdom. Matthew 9:35. Peter preached in Acts, the gospel of the circumcision. Galatians 2:7.

9) Up to the latter part of the Book of Acts, the Jews were being filled first. Acts 3:26, Acts 13:46, Acts 18:5-6. In Acts 28:25-28 the Jews were cast into darkness. This program is suggested by Christ's experience with the only two Gentiles to whom He ministered before His death, so far as we have any record. Read and study carefully Romans 11:11 and Romans 11:15-21.

10) While Christ was on earth, God's order was “TO THE JEW ONLY.” Matthew 15:24. Up to Acts 10:28, for about seven years after Christ died on the cross, God's order was “TO THE JEW ONLY.” Note Acts 10:28; “It is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come to one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.” Acts 10:28. Note carefully Acts 5:31, “Him hath God exalted with His right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance TO ISRAEL, and forgiveness of sins.” Acts 5:31. Again; Acts 11:19, “Now they which were scattered abroad, upon the persecution that arose about Stephen, travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the Word to none but UNTO THE JEWS ONLY.” Acts 11:19. Note that the first Gentile to whom Peter preached was a God-fearing man who loved the Jews. Acts 10:1-2, Acts 10:18. Many have called Cornelius an uncircumcised proselyte. So far as there is any record in Acts the Twelve preached to no Gentiles except to the household of Cornelius, and not one of the Twelve preached outside of the land of the Jews. They remained in Jerusalem. Acts 8:1.

More Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study coming up!

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” Acts 16:31, while there is still time!

So There You Have it!

Spread this message to everyone you know, far and wide. The time is short

Grace be to you and peace, from God: our Father, and The LORD Jesus Christ.

In The LORD Jesus Christ,
The Lion and Lamb Ministry

Pastor David Picos, D.D.
Minister and Ambassador for Christ in the Ministry of Reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18-20)

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LLM Question of the Day for 8-31-2011, and, Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study, part 3 of 10

First the Question: Was the Roman centurion, of Luke 7:1-9, the only GENTILE man to received a blessing from Christ while on earth?

Please take a moment to respond at the LLM Question of the Day

And now the answer to the LLM Question of 8-29-2011

Question: Not ONE of Israel's prophets knew, spoke, or wrote, concerning the “One New Man” of Eph. 2:15. True or False?

Answer: TRUE! Not ONE of Israel's prophets knew, spoke, or wrote concerning the “One New Man” of Ephesians 2:15, or the present Age of Grace, the Reign of Grace, that is, God's eternal purpose in Christ (Ephesians 3:11), or concerning the joint-Body (the Sussoma) of Ephesians 3:6. Colossians 1:24-27. Wow, on this question, out of the 679 responses we received, only 42.6% of you got it right! We have a LOT of work to do on this topic. Therefore,

Today let us consider, Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study, part 3 of 10

It was wonderful to hear from so many of you about how much you all enjoyed and were edified by part one, and part two of “Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study”. Now, before we move along to part three and the next 10 Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study, I want to point out once again that it is super important for you all to become fully aware that the messages from the first chapter of Matthew to the last chapter of Revelation FIVE different groups or classes of people are addressed.

And here they are again:

1) To unsaved Israelites who were under the Law.

2) To saved Israelites who were under the Law before they became members of the Body of Christ.

3) To unsaved Gentiles who were aliens from the Commonwealth of Israel, and not under the Law.

4) To carnal saints and babes who were members of the Body of Christ.

5) To those who were of full age, called “the faithful in Christ Jesus.”

For an in-depth explanation of these five different groups I urge you to read “Super bible Facts for Super Bible Study, part 1”. Keep these five different groups in mind, and you will derive both blessing and benefit as you carefully study this second set of 10 Super-Facts, (we added 2 BONUS Facts for this message, SURPRISE).

Ok, here we go:

1) The “Law” Dispensation was both parenthetical and TEMPORARY. Galatians 3:19, Hebrews 8:7-13. The Law, which was contrary to man, was nailed to the cross. Colossians 2:14.

2) In the first eleven chapters of Genesis we have the record from creation to the call of Abram, about 2100 years. Israel was Abraham's grandson. About 70 souls out of the loins of Jacob (Israel) went to Egypt about 1900 B.C. More than one million Israelites came out of Egypt about 1500 B.C. Exodus 1:5, and Exodus 12:37.

3) The period from the sin of Adam to the time God made the Sinai Covenant with Israel, is called, “from Adam to Moses,” “when there is NO law.” Romans 5:12-14. Remember also, that there were no Israelites before the flood. Abel, Seth, Enoch, Noah, Shem, and Eber were not Israelites. But the Israelites were “Eberites,” and “Shemites.” The Jews are still called the “Semitic” people.

4) From Genesis 12:1 to Malachi 4:6, there are 926 chapters. With the probable exception of Job, and some of Proverbs, they all deal with the one Nation Israel. The other nations spoke of are only those nations that have dealings WITH Israel. All of the 39 Books, from Genesis to Malachi, were written by Jews. Read Romans 3:1, and Romans 9:4-6. If Luke was a Jew, then the 27 Books of the New Testament were written by Jews.

5) “The times of the Gentiles” politically, or governmentally, began about 600 B.C. (Jeremiah 50-52.). “The times of the Gentiles” spiritually, began when God sent temporary blindness upon Israel and the Risen LORD Jesus Christ sent the Apostle Paul to the Gentiles with the Ministry of Reconciliation.

6) The Spirit of Christ was in the Old Testament prophets and testified beforehand the sufferings of the LORD Jesus Christ, and the glory that should follow. 1 Peter 1:11. In Genesis 3:14-16, BEFORE the Old Testament existed, Christ was to be the Seed of the woman; in Malachi 3, “the LORD Whom ye seek.” In Isaiah 7:14, Christ was to be the LORD AND the Seed of the woman. Fascinating stuff!

7) All of the prophets “SINCE the world began” spoke of the restitution of all things (the millennium or the coming kingdom age). Acts 3:21, and Acts 3:24. When that time arrives the twelve apostles will be sitting on twelve thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Matthew 19:28. Note the words of the LORD Jesus Christ in Mark 1:14-15 and Matthew 4:17, why the Kingdom of Heaven was at hand.

8) The prophets foretold that Christ would be the Stone rejected by the builders. Matthew 21:42. Luke 20:17. Psalm 118:22. David wrote that Christ would be raised from the dead to sit on David's throne. Acts 2:27-32. Now, carefully note the prophecy of Amos in 9:11-15. Christ, here, is to build again the tabernacle of David, and save Israelites and Gentiles. This is the program of Acts 15:13-18.

9) The Old Testament Prophets foretold the resurrection of Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:4. Psalm 16:8-10. They foretold the time of Jacob's trouble, Israel's “tribulation.” Jeremiah 30:7. Luke 21:11. They prophesied “the tree” (Calvary), “the tribulation”, “the throne”, and “Gentile salvation.” In Abraham's seed all nations would be blessed. Note what these Scriptures foresaw when Abram was justified. Galatians 3:8.

10) The Old Testament Prophets prophesied that Christ would be a King on David's throne. Isaiah 9:6-7. Psalm 24. Ezekiel 34:23-24; Ezekiel 34:28-31, and Ezekiel 37:24. HOWEVER, the Old Testament Prophets never ONCE prophesied that Yahweh Yahuwshua, The LORD Jesus Christ, would be the Head of the Body of Christ. Ephesians 1:19-23. Believing Jews and believing Gentiles joined, without distinction, in the one Body of Ephesians 4:4-5 of which Christ is the Head was truth NOT known and NOT prophesied by Israel's prophets.

And TWO BONUS SUPER BIBLE FACTS!

11) When the Old Testament Prophets foretold the salvation of Gentiles, many times it was concerning their salvation IN THE KINGDOM, in SUBJECTION to Israel, but NEVER concerning God's eternal purpose in Christ, as revealed in 2 Timothy 1:9-11 and Ephesians 3:8-11. The Apostle Paul preached to Gentiles many Divine truths about which Israel's prophets wrote and spoke, but he ALSO preached among them the unsearchable (unprophesied) riches of Christ. Ephesians 3:8. Read carefully 2 Timothy 1:9-11 and compare with the Apostle Peter's message to Cornelius in Acts 10:34-38.

12) Not ONE of Israel's prophets knew, spoke, or wrote concerning the “One New Man” of Ephesians 2:15, or the present Age of Grace, the Reign of Grace, that is, God's eternal purpose in Christ (Ephesians 3:11), or concerning the joint-Body (the Sussoma) of Ephesians 3:6. Colossians 1:24-27. This was the “Mystery” revealed to the Apostle Paul by the Risen Christ. Ephesians 6:19-20; Ephesians 3:9, and Ephesians 5:32. In Ephesians 3:6 the word “Body” is, in the Greek, “Sussoma” meaning “joint-Body”. (Make note, make a BIG NOTE, that when you read in the Apostle Paul's Epistles of “The Mystery,” or “The Secret,” that this truth was withheld from all servants of the LORD until it was revealed by the Risen Christ to the Apostle Paul.)

Here is a thought to keep with you: A love for religion, ritualism, or sectarianism, will keep a saint carnal just as much as a love of the world!

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” Acts 16:31, while there is still time!

So There You Have it!

Spread this message to everyone you know, far and wide. The time is short

Grace be to you and peace, from God: our Father, and The LORD Jesus Christ.

In The LORD Jesus Christ,
The Lion and Lamb Ministry

Pastor David Picos, D.D.
Minister and Ambassador for Christ in the Ministry of Reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18-20)

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LLM Question of the Day for 8-29-2011, and, Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study, part 2 of 10

First the Question: Not ONE of Israel's prophets knew, spoke, or wrote, concerning the “One New Man” of Eph. 2:15. True or False?

Please take a moment to respond at the LLM Question of the Day

And now the answer to the LLM Question of 8-26-2011

Question: God cast away the Gentiles, right about the time Abram was called out. True or False?

Answer: TRUE! On this question, WOW, out of the 632 responses we received only 51.9% of you got it right! We have work to do on this topic. Therefore,

Today let us consider, Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study, part 2 of 10

Once again the purpose of these articles is to put together for members of the Lion and Lamb Ministry, and whoever may happen to read this, “Super-Facts” to help you in your Bible Study. As stated in Super Bible Facts for Super Bible Study, part 1, I want to reiterate here, that you all become fully aware that the messages from the first chapter of Matthew to the last chapter of Revelation FIVE different groups or classes of people are addressed.

Once again, here they are:

1) To unsaved Israelites who were under the Law.

2) To saved Israelites who were under the Law before they became members of the Body of Christ.

3) To unsaved Gentiles who were aliens from the Commonwealth of Israel, and not under the Law.

4) To carnal saints and babes who were members of the Body of Christ.

5) To those who were of full age, called “the faithful in Christ Jesus.”

For an in-depth explanation of these five different groups I urge you to read “Super bible Facts for Super Bible Study, part 1”.

Now I believe if you will keep these five different groups in mind, you will derive both blessing and benefit by carefully studying this first set of 10 “Super-Facts.

Ok, here we go:

1) There is not one line concerning the Old Testament in the Book of Genesis. The Testament (Covenant), made OLD by the death of Yahweh Yahuwshua, The LORD Jesus Christ, was established about 2500 years after Adam left the garden of Eden. Hebrews 8:9-13. Exodus 20. Romans 5:20. Galatians 3:19. There is no reference to that Covenant in Genesis.

2) Abram (Abraham) was not a Jew. God called “Abram” in uncircumcision when he was 75 years old. Genesis 12:1-15. He was circumcised and became “Abra­ham” 24 years later. Romans 4:8-12. Genesis 17:6-16. The gospel was preached to uncircumcised Abram 430 years before the Law was given at Sinai. Galatians 3:8-17. Therefore, Abraham did not live under the reign of, or Dispensation of Law.

3) The word “Jew” is found for the first time in Esther 2:5, about 470 B.C., or centuries after Abraham was circumcised. “Jews” is found the first time in 2 Kings 16:6, about 624 B.C. The word “Jew” is found about 300 times in the Bible; the word “Christian”, 3 times. The Jews are called “Judah” or “Juda” about 812 times in the Bible.

4) When the word “Jew” or “Jews” is used in the New Testament Scriptures, it generally refers to Jews by religion, and the leadership, rather than to the descendants of Judah. John 2:13; John 7:11; John 11:55; John 19:42, and Galatians 2:14.

5) In Esther 8:17 is recorded the fact that Persian Gentiles became “Jews”. This, of course, refers to religion and not to race. The Gentiles thus were known as “proselytes.” The males were circumcised. Some of the devout Jews from every nation under heaven on the day of Pentecost were proselytes. Acts 2:5-10.

6) Abram was declared righteous 430 years before The LORD made the Covenant (now Old) with Israel. Galatians 3:16-19. Abram, in uncircumcision, believed God and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Genesis 15:6. Galatians 3:6. Romans 4:3. James declared that Abraham was justified by works when he offered Isaac. James 2:21. HOWEVER, that was YEARS after he was justified by Faith.

7) Abraham was not an Old Testament saint. Neither was his son Isaac, nor his grandson Jacob (Israel), nor any of the twelve sons of Israel, including Levi, Judah and Joseph. None of these were Jews by religion, although circumcised.

8) The Book of Romans (especially Romans 1) tells how God cast away the Gentiles, right about the time Abram was called out. Romans 11 relates how Israel was cast away right about the time that the Apostle Paul was sent to the Gentiles. The temporary casting away of Israel brought reconciliation for Gentiles and the Reign of Grace for the human race. This was AFTER Acts 13.

9) Nothing is said about the SAB­BATH during the 2500 years between Genesis 2:2 and Exodus 16:23. God gave no SABBATH to Noah, Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph. Not one of these fathers was under the Law. Abram found rest in a Person, NOT in a day. Abram had the Faith in God but no God given religion. He was circumcised 24 years after he was justified by The Faith.

10) The LAW was added 430 years after God preached the Gospel of Grace to Abram, till Christ fulfilled and abolished the Law. Galatians 3:17-19. 2 Corinthians 3:11-13. The LAW entered 2500 years after sin entered the world by Adam. Romans 5:20 and Romans 5:12. Therefore the “Law” Dispensation was both parenthetical and temporary. Galatians 3:19. Hebrews 8:7-13. The Law, which was contrary to man, was nailed to the cross. Colossians 2:14.

More Super Bible Facts coming!

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” Acts 16:31, while there is still time!

So There You Have it!

Spread this message to everyone you know, far and wide. The time is short

Grace be to you and peace, from God: our Father, and The LORD Jesus Christ.

In The LORD Jesus Christ,
The Lion and Lamb Ministry

Pastor David Picos, D.D.
Minister and Ambassador for Christ in the Ministry of Reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18-20)

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The Bride of Christ as compared to The Mystery, The Body of Christ

We at the Lion and Lamb Ministry firmly believe that The Bride of Christ and The Mystery, the Body of Christ, belong to different operations in the overall plan of God. Both are formed by Christ, and both are based on the redemptive work of Christ, but there are many differences, leading to the conclusion that they are in fact completely different.

They have different beginnings, different Apostles, different Gospels, there is numerous scripture that pertains to each separately, they each have different members, they each have different governing's, and they have different prophesies to them. What many fail to realize is this: because Israel, the first nation, nation #1, stubbornly rejected Christ the Messiah, God finally set her aside (albeit temporarily never ever forget that!) as a nation, as we read in Acts 28:28, and, in unmatched incomprehensible mercy and love, interrupted the prophetic program, to which it is written, “none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” (1 Corinthians 2:8), ushering in the present parenthetical Dispensation of Grace, the Dispensation of the Mystery, through the Apostle Paul, who had been our LORD's enemy, but was now the appointed herald of His infinite Grace. Isn’t that AMAZING! So let’s start the comparison

THE BEGINNINGS

Under The Bride of Christ Church, there was the continuation of the Old Testament operations; still existing at Pentecost

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church which began with the salvation and commissioning of Saul/Paul

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Believers were added to The Bride of Christ Church as we are told in Acts 2:41

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church which had its “birth announcement” in Acts 13:2

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Peter proclaimed the “last days” NOT the first days in Acts 2:17

as compared to

Paul who declares, “that in me FIRST Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering, for a PATTERN to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.” For example, Paul was the prototype, the first member of that, which is the Body of Christ. (1 Timothy 1:15-16)

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Peter offered the Kingdom to Israel based on the promise given through the mouths of the prophets (Acts 3:18-19)

as compared to

Paul is described AS the pattern or example for other believers to imitate (1 Corinthians 4:16; 1 Corinthians 11:1; Philippians 3:17; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9)

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THE APOSTLES

The Bride of Christ Church has Twelve Apostles for twelve tribes

as compared to

One Apostle for one Body of Christ

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The Apostles of The Bride of Christ Church are to sit on twelve thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel (Luke 22:30)

as compared to

The Apostle of the Body of Christ Church who was sent to the Gentiles (Acts 9:15; Acts 22:21; Acts 26:17; Romans 11:13; Ephesians 3:1-8; Galatians 2:9)

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There had to be twelve apostles (of The Bride) to offer the Kingdom, hence Matthias was chosen as the twelfth and approved and recognized by Holy Spirit (Acts 1:16-26; Acts 2:4; Acts 6:2)

as compared to

The Apostle Paul of The Body of Christ Church, who was appointed by the LORD on the road to Damascus, indicates he was separate from the Twelve (1 Corinthians 15:5-8)

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The Twelve Apostles of The Bride of Christ Church, under Christ’s direct instruction, preached to only Jews and proselytes during Gospels and early Acts period (Matthew 10:5-6; Acts 2:10-36; Galatians 2:9)

as compared to

The Body of Christ’s Apostle Paul whose Acts-period ministry was to Jews first, then to Gentiles (Romans 1:16)

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The Bride’s Apostle Peter was sent to one Gentile (Cornelius) by special one-time commission over objections (Acts 10-11)

as compared to

The Body of Christ’s Apostle Paul’s post-Acts ministry was to all without priority (Acts 28:28; Ephesians 2:11-22)

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The Twelve Apostles of The Bride sent specifically to baptize (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16)

as compared to

The Body of Christ’s Apostle Paul was NOT sent to baptize (1 Corinthians 1:17 and therefore under a different commission)

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The Bride of Christ Church is under the commission of Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 21; and Acts 1

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church is under the commission of 2 Cor. 5:1-21

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THE GOSPELS

The Bride of Christ Church has the Gospel of the Kingdom, the covenant of 2 Sam. 7:10-17 (Matthew 10:5-7; Matthew 24:14)

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church has the Gospel of the Grace of God (Acts 20:24)

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The Bride of Christ has the Gospel of the circumcision (covenant with Abraham) committed to the Twelve Apostles (Galatians 2:7)

as compared to

The Body of Christ has the Gospel of the Uncircumcision (which relates to Abram) and committed to Paul (Galatians 2:7) So we can see Paul’s “my gospel” (as distinct from that of the Twelve’s) according to the Revelation of The Mystery, kept secret, but, now revealed (Romans 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 2:18)

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THE SCRIPTURES

Non-Pauline writings directed to the Bride of Christ Church never mention the Body of Christ Church, and are most explicitly addressed to Israel

as compared to

The Pauline writings are directed to the Body of Christ Church and are the only ones that mention the Body of Christ.

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To the Bride of Christ Church, Christ is spoken of as Lamb of God (John 1:29, 1:36; 1 Peter 1:19; Revelation 5:6); Christ as Son of Man (Mark 8:31; Luke 12:10; Acts 7:56); Christ as Son of David (Matthew 21:9; Mark 10:47; Revelation 22:16)

as compared to

The Scripture to the Body of Christ Church, Christ is spoken of as the Head of the Body (Ephesians 4:15; Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18). Paul never describes Christ as a lamb, which would be nonsense to non Jews. Paul DOES mention Christ as David’s descendant, but only as a fact, NOT as a title

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The Bride of Christ as the subject of prophecy (Acts 2:16; Acts 3:18; 2 Peter 1:19-21); The LORD Jesus Christ (during His time on earth) was a minister of circumcision and confirming promises to Abraham (Romans 15:8)

as compared to

The Body of Christ was NOT the subject of prophecy but kept secret, hidden in God, not known (Romans 16:25-26; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10; Ephesians 3:1-10)

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To the Bride of Christ Church, the Cross (tree) was the object of guilt (Acts 2:23-36; Acts 5:28)

as compared to

To the Body of Christ Church, the Cross is the object of glory (Galatians 6:14; 1 Corinthians 1:18)

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The Bride of Christ Church is Under the Law of Moses (Matthew 23:1-3; Acts 15:5-6, Acts 15:10; Acts 21:20-24)

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church which is Dead to the Law of Moses, and therefore not under it (Romans 3:21; Romans 6:14; Romans 7:6; Galatians 3)

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The Bride of Christ requires atonement for (covering of) sins (Leviticus 1:4; Numbers 31:50)

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church requires reconciliation with God (Romans 5:11; 2 Cor. 5:18-20; Colossians 1:20-22)

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The Bride of Christ Church has Justification by Faith plus works (James 2:24)

as compared to

The Body of Christ has Justification by Faith APART from works (Romans 3:28)

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The Bride of Christ Church has NO sealing with Holy Spirit

as compared to

The Body of Christ which is Sealed with Holy Spirit (The LORD’s earnest payment) (2 Cor. 1:22; Ephesians 1:13-14)

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The Bride of Christ Church has No indwelling by Holy Spirit, filled…but no indwelling

as compared to

The Body of Christ is Indwelt by Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 6:19; 2 Timothy 1:14)

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The Bride of Christ Church has No new nature

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church HAS a New nature (or a new man) (2 Cor. 5:17; Ephesians 4:24; Galatians 2:20; Galatians 6:15; Colossians 3:10)

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THE MEMBERS

The Bride of Christ contained Jews and proselytes with virtually no Gentiles, actually the Bride of Christ Church consisted of only Jews before Paul’s salvation

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church consists of Jew and Gentiles equal. Without Distinction!

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The Bride of Christ Church, the Kingdom Church under the Twelve Apostles remained Jewish throughout Acts period (Acts 21:20)

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church which under the Apostle Paul consisted of both Jews and Gentiles (Acts 21:21-25; Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 1:24)

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The Bride of Christ Church is comprised of Israel, God’s chosen nation, the head of nations (Deuteronomy 7:6; Deuteronomy 28:1-13; Zechariah 8:23; Acts 1:6; 1 Peter 2:9-10)

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church where there is No difference between Jew and Gentile. In fact there is no such thing as Jew or Gentile in the Body of Christ Church (1 Corinthians 10:32; Ephesians 2:11-16; Ephesians 3:6)

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THE GOVERNINGS

To the Bride of Christ Church the Gospel of Kingdom and Law of Moses Govern

as compared to

To the Body of Christ Church Grace Alone Governs

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To the Bride of Christ Church Ordinances are required (Mark 1:4; Acts 2:38; Hebrews 9:1-10)

as compared to

To the Body of Christ Church there are NO ordinances required or are they acceptable (Ephesians 2:8-9; Ephesians 2:15; Colossians 2:14; Colossians 2:20-23; Titus 3:5)

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To the Bride of Christ Church there are Multiple baptisms (and some with physical elements)

1)Baptized by man with water (Mark 1:4; John 1:26; Acts 2:38; Acts 8:12; Acts 8:38; Acts 10:47-48)

2)Baptized by Christ with Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5; Acts 2:16-17; Acts 11:16)

3)Various baptisms of Mosaic Law (Hebrews 9:10)

as compared to

The Body of Christ’s ONE baptism (Ephesians 4:6)

Baptized by Holy Spirit into Christ (This the work of the Holy Spirit only. There are no physical elements involved) (1 Corinthians 12:13; Romans 6:3; Galatians 3:27)

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In the Bride of Christ Church signs, gifts, and physical miracles abound (Mark 16:17-18; Acts 2:4-18; Acts 3:6-16; Acts 8:5-7; Acts 10:9-17; Acts 12:5-11, Acts 12:23)

as compared to

In the Body of Christ Church the sign gifts were directed at Israel (1 Corinthians 1:22; 1 Corinthians 14:21-22). After judgment was pronounced on Israel (Acts 28:28), the signs and gifts were no longer a necessity (1 Corinthians 13:8-12). No recorded signs or physical miracles after the close of The Book of Acts. Take note at the absence of the signs or miracles in Phil. 2:25-28; 1 Timothy 5:23; and then in 2 Timothy 4:20.

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The Bride of Christ Church had communal living, all things common (Acts 4:32-35)

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church where each was working and providing for his own household (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12; 2 Thessalonians 3:8-10; and 1 Timothy 5:8)

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The Bride of Christ Church was to forgive others in order to be forgiven (Matthew 6:12-15; Mark 11:25-26; and Luke 6:37)

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church which forgive others because you have already been forgiven (Ephesians 4:32; and Colossians 3:13)

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For the Bride of Christ Church whatever man asks of God is granted (Matthew 7:7-8; Matthew 18:19; and John 14:13-14)

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church where God does far beyond what man asks or thinks (Eph. 3:20)

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THE PROPHESIES

For the Bride of Christ Church, Christ comes to earth a second time (Acts 1:11; Malachi 3:1; and Zechariah 14:4)

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church where Christ raptures or Harpazos (snatches, lifts up) His Body to meet The LORD in the AIR (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

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For the time of the LORD’s return for the Bride of Christ Church there are prophesied fulfilling promises to Israel (Acts 3:19-21; Zechariah 14:1-21; Daniel 9:25-27; Isaiah 59:20-21; and Romans 11:26-27).

as compared to

The LORD’s return for the Body of Christ Church which is kept secret (1 Corinthians 15:51-57)

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The Promises to Israel, and the Bride of Christ Church involve the earth and the land (Genesis 17:8; Genesis 28:13; Genesis 35:12; Exodus 6:4-8; Leviticus 26:42-45; Judges 2:1; Isaiah 60:21; Jeremiah 32:40-41; Ezekiel 47:1 thru Ezekiel 48:29; Matthew 5:5)

as compared to

The Promises to the Body of Christ Church which involve the Heavenlies (with NO earthly inheritance) (Ephesians 1:3; Philippians 3:20; Colossians 3:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:17)

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Abraham, and therefore the Bride of Christ Church, looked for a City, for example The New Jerusalem (Hebrews 11:10; Ezekiel 48:30-35; Revelation 21:2; Revelation 21:10-27)

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church looks for the appearing of the LORD Jesus Christ (Titus 2:13)

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For the Bride of Christ Church the Second Coming (Day of the Lord) is preceded by specific signs (Matthew 24:4-42; and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12)

as compared to

The Body of Christ which looks for NO specific signs to precede the rapture, only general trends (1 Timothy 4:1-3 for example)

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For the Bride of Christ Church at the Second Coming (as it was in Noah’s time where the unbelievers and Nephilim were taken away and Noah remained), unbelievers will be taken away, and the believers will remain on earth (Matthew 24:37-41)

as compared to

The Body of Christ where at the Rapture, all believers will be taken UP, and the unbelievers will remain on earth (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)

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There will be, for the Bride of Christ Church, the Restoration of the Kingdom to Israel (Acts 1:6; 3:19-21). The LORD Jesus Christ will rule from David’s throne (2 Samuel 7:16; Isaiah 9:7; Luke 1:32-33; Acts 2:30-31), and the Jews to have priority (Isaiah 60:3; Zechariah 8:23)

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church where there is NO indication of Israelite priority or character of any kind. Both Jew and Gentile are combined, without distinction, baptized by the Holy Spirit into the Body of Christ.

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The Bride of Christ Church is to go through Great Tribulation, The Time of Jacob’s Trouble, The Great and Terrible Day of the Lord (Jeremiah 30:4-11; Joel 2:31; Matthew 24:4-42; 2 Peter 3:10; Revelation 1:1-21)

as compared to

The Body of Christ Church which will not go through the Great Tribulation (1 Thessalonians 2:16; and 1 Thessalonians 5:9)

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The Bride of Christ, the Lamb’s wife, is to come from Israel (Rev. 19:7-9)

as compared to

The Body of Christ which is already part of the Groom, and therefore cannot be the future Bride

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“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” Acts 16:31, while there is still time!

So There You Have it!

Spread this message to everyone you know, far and wide. The time is short

Grace be to you and peace, from God: our Father, and The LORD Jesus Christ.

In The LORD Jesus Christ,
The Lion and Lamb Ministry

Pastor David Picos, D.D.
Minister and Ambassador for Christ in the Ministry of Reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18-20)

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