"God is not the author of confusion." I have taken this side-by-side chart to help those in their studies of scriptures. There are distinct differences in the promises to Israel and the Church.
May the Holy Spirit guide you.
(Rev. Stanley L. Derickson, Israel and the Church)
Topic Israel Church
Birth Physical Spiritual
(born a Jew) (born again)
Promise Literal (living) Spiritual
Position in dead-ruling Ruling
the Kingdom living-ruled
Position today God's people God's Children
(set aside)
Seed of Abraham Physical Spiritual
Abraham Head of Israel Spiritual Father
Land Physical Ruling/Glorified
bodies
Nationality Jewish Nation From all Nations
Salvation Looking towards Under Christ's
Christ Blood
God's dealings As a Nation As Individuals
God's Governing Mosaic Law Grace
System
Tribulations Will go through Taken out before
Holy Spirit Helping believers Indeweling at
at times all times
Standing Under Promise Under Grace
God's meaning Almighty God God the Father
to the believer
Christ King of Israel Head of the Church
Divine Power none Spirit Endowed
Chirst's Return In Power and Glory Quietly to receive us
Intercession Priesthood Priesthood of
all believers
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