Sunday, December 3, 2023

 The historical narrative of the world finds its significance within the framework of God's sovereign reign over his kingdom. Those who attempt to fragment history and deviate from God's intended purposes are fundamentally at odds with the teachings of both the Old and New Testaments. It is crucial to acknowledge that the eternal covenants made with Israel, such as the Abrahamic covenant, hold profound importance. In this covenant, God pledges to bless Abraham with countless descendants akin to the stars in the sky, thereby extending the encompassing scope of his gracious covenant to encompass the entirety of the earth.Consider the profound significance of the Davidic covenant, wherein an assurance of triumph is bestowed upon David and his progeny in the lineage of Christ, who shall ascend to reign as the sovereign on His celestial throne. Notably, this covenant endures eternally, extending to future generations of David's lineage. What is the biblical lesson conveyed through this covenant? Are we to interpret it through the lens of dispensationalism? Intriguingly, why should one engage in the act of perpetuating division? Why should we endeavor to fragment the continuum of history? Moreover, why should we propagate the notion of dualistic deities?The crux of the matter is that our faith as believers in God is not contingent upon our various roles in service. Rather, it lies in the understanding that when we engage in singing Psalms, Hymns, and spiritual songs, we are actively embracing the covenant promises bestowed upon Abraham and David. These Psalms shed light on our position as God's covenant people in this world, wherein we are assured that we belong to a new world order and carry the kingdom of God within us. Consequently, we have transitioned from being enslaved by the world system to becoming devoted servants of the Almighty. This servitude, however, is harmoniously intertwined with our elevated status as kings and priests within God's kingdom. Hence, we possess a guaranteed inheritance by placing our unwavering belief in the promises made through God's covenant.What factors have contributed to the widespread acceptance of dispensationalism's notion of the intermingling of works and grace? Why do we tend to believe that the fulfillment of the works covenant is a prerequisite for receiving God's promises? This perception is largely influenced by our tendency to separate the Old Testament law from the New Testament concept of grace, which consequently alters our understanding of salvation. In reality, all individuals who are members of God's church, regardless of whether they belong to the Old or New Testament era, are integral parts of Israel.If we hold the belief that we possess an unwavering covenant promise in accordance with the divine nature of God, then it follows that we possess an irrevocable position in His kingdom that is impervious to alteration or deprivation. Every individual among us is assuredly entitled to all the pledges embedded within His covenants, in the forthcoming new earthly realm. This entitlement is bestowed upon us owing to our affiliation with Christ, who, through His sacrificial act on the cross, has graciously bequeathed to us the entirety of His inheritance.This instills within us a profound sense of purpose, one that is unified. We firmly hold the belief that God governs not only His own domain, but also appoints and removes kings on Earth. Our gaze extends beyond the confines of the current societal structure, envisioning a world that exists outside of it. Each individual struggle we engage in presently carries immense significance in shaping our standing in this forthcoming realm. For we have been divinely informed that we shall triumph over this world, and through this triumph, God shall usher in the dawn of a new celestial and terrestrial order.

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