Work Shop The Continuity of the Testaments

One of the major harms done by the concept of "Dispensationalism" is a destruction of the continuity of the Testaments. It is conjectured that the Christian salvation is not part of the Old Testament promise; that it is not a part of the utterances of the Hebrew Prophets.

The truth is, the New Testament flows naturally from the Old as one unbroken revelation of God through the Lord Jesus Christ.

There is no such thing as a "Gentile dispensation" or a " Gentile Church ."

These are not scriptural concepts, although they have been repeated so many times the believers have accepted them as biblical truth.

All of the Messianic promises found in the Old Testament apply first to the Lord Jesus Christ, and then to those who are coheirs with Him. No Messianic promise is made to Jews or Gentiles as such, only to the one Seed of Abraham—Christ and those who are an integral part of Him.

Primary Scriptures

They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. From morning till evening he explained and declared to them the kingdom of God of God and tried to convince them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. (Acts 28:23)

In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. (Hebrews 1:1,2)

And how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. (II Timothy 3:15)

It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. (I Peter 1:12)

Essential Points of Emphasis

The one revelation of the Kingdom of God of God began with Adam and Eve and flows in one unbroken line, one seamless robe, through to the new Jerusalem.

It is true that God keeps giving more grace, more of Himself to those He has called. But at the same time he has increased the demands on His elect. More grace, more demands.

God has one goal in mind: all of His children will act righteously, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

Suggested References

The Continuity of the Testaments; Israel Is the Church; One Salvation

Follow up Activities

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List additional Scriptures which support this concept.

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