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Jesus said in John 4:22 that “salvation is of the Jews.” So why would Jesus only mention the Jews? It is because, to God a Jew is one who is defined “inwardly by the Spirit,” and not outwardly according to “the flesh”. God showed in the flesh and blood Jews, and Israel, what he was going to perform in a “spiritual people”; who are also to be considered a part of God’s Israel.
Lets confirm this message with some scripture. Paul says in Romans 2:29 That a Jew is one which is “inwardly”, and the circumcision is that of “the heart”, and in “the spirit”. Paul also says in Romans 9:6-8 That they are not “all” Israel, which are “of” Israel. Paul goes on to say in verse 8 that the children of “the flesh” are not the children of God: but the children of the “promise” are counted for the seed.
The “promise” Paul is refering to is “the promise of the Holy Spirit”, which is the “circumcision of the heart” as “a sign” of being made a fellow citizen into the One body of Christ. The seal of the Holy Spirit is also a sign of the righteousness of the faith, which is imputed to those who believe, as was shown in Abraham.
We are told in 1 Corinthians 12:13 that both Jews and Gentiles are baptized into “One body” by One Spirit.
Ephesians 2:11-19 11 Wherefore remember, that ye being “in time past Gentiles” in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being “aliens” from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.14 For he is our peace, who hath made both “one,” and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain “one new man”, so making peace;16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in “one body” by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.18 For through him we both have access by “one Spirit” unto the Father.19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but “fellowcitizens” with the saints, and of the household of God;”
This making of 2 peoples( Jews and Gentiles) into “One” is also shown here in Romans 11:15-24 15 For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? 16 For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert “grafted in” among them, and “with them” partakest of “the root” and fatness of the olive tree; 18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not “the root”, but the root thee.19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be “grafted in”.
20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again. 24 For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert “grafted” contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?
So you see, we are all a part of One body by One Spirit, and all a part of One Olive tree enjoined by the same root, which is Christ. Jesus said “I am the root and the offspring of David” The Lord is the first, and is with the last. Amen
Lets confirm this message with some scripture. Paul says in Romans 2:29 That a Jew is one which is “inwardly”, and the circumcision is that of “the heart”, and in “the spirit”. Paul also says in Romans 9:6-8 That they are not “all” Israel, which are “of” Israel. Paul goes on to say in verse 8 that the children of “the flesh” are not the children of God: but the children of the “promise” are counted for the seed.
The “promise” Paul is refering to is “the promise of the Holy Spirit”, which is the “circumcision of the heart” as “a sign” of being made a fellow citizen into the One body of Christ. The seal of the Holy Spirit is also a sign of the righteousness of the faith, which is imputed to those who believe, as was shown in Abraham.
We are told in 1 Corinthians 12:13 that both Jews and Gentiles are baptized into “One body” by One Spirit.
Ephesians 2:11-19 11 Wherefore remember, that ye being “in time past Gentiles” in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being “aliens” from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.14 For he is our peace, who hath made both “one,” and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain “one new man”, so making peace;16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in “one body” by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.18 For through him we both have access by “one Spirit” unto the Father.19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but “fellowcitizens” with the saints, and of the household of God;”
This making of 2 peoples( Jews and Gentiles) into “One” is also shown here in Romans 11:15-24 15 For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? 16 For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert “grafted in” among them, and “with them” partakest of “the root” and fatness of the olive tree; 18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not “the root”, but the root thee.19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be “grafted in”.
20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again. 24 For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert “grafted” contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?
So you see, we are all a part of One body by One Spirit, and all a part of One Olive tree enjoined by the same root, which is Christ. Jesus said “I am the root and the offspring of David” The Lord is the first, and is with the last. Amen
