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In Greek, the term "ekklesia" is defined by Strong as "called out [ones]" (translated: Church in KJV) mirroring God's action of calling out His people and delivering them from bondage in Egypt. In my commitment to accuracy in matters of Holy Scripture, it is essential to emphasize that the term "Church" is exclusively tied to the Jewish community, excluding Gentiles from its primary identification. This assertion aligns with the historical and scriptural origins of the Church.
Shifting our focus to the Feast of Weeks, it commemorates the grain harvest and covenant renewal, symbolizing the entry into the promised land and its abundance. The offering of first fruits and various sacrifices marked this pilgrimage feast, with a specific emphasis on celebrating at the temple once established. The biblical narrative illustrates the Feast of Weeks as a vital element in the covenant relationship, possibly incorporating a covenant-renewal ceremony. This connection between the feast and covenant renewal is echoed in the Book of Jubilees, suggesting that the feast might have been known as the Feast of Oaths at one point.
In Acts 2:1, the day of Pentecost is described, where believers gathered in unity, and Acts 2:41 and 2:46–47 highlight the growth of the Church through conversions, predominantly among Jews. This growth formed the core of Jewish Christian fellowships, establishing the foundation of the Church as foretold in the Hebrew Scriptures. It is crucial to recognize that during the period when the Temple stood, events in the New Covenant Scriptures were viewed through the lens of Judaism and a Jewish mindset, and why not? It was a Jewish religion with Jewish Scriptures, Jewish covenants and a Jewish Messiah. The influence of Judaism persisted in the early Jewish Christian fellowships, shaping the trajectory of the Church until the Temple's destruction in 70 A.D. At this destruction of the Jewish Temple the blinding of Israel was already in full force and the building of His Church of called out [one's] within the prescription of the prophecies and covenants was temporarily ceased in order to bring in hard-core, uncircumcised, non-covenant Gentiles to salvation, and God does this without a covenant with Gentiles. Any "Gentiles" mentioned in the New Covenant Scriptures unless specifically identified as hard-core, uncircumcised, non-covenant Gentiles are most likely circumcised covenant Gentile proselytes as they would have first received testimony and witness from born-again Jewish Christians at the Temple and local synagogues..
The Church, as portrayed in the New Covenant Scriptures, is a phenomenon rooted in Jewish history, customs, and culture. The foundational elements of the Church involve Jewish apostles, Jewish prophets, Jewish citizens, and, most significantly, Jesus Christ. The Church, as promised by Christ, was built upon Jewish believers, and its early existence was predominantly comprised of Spirit-filled Jews.
In sharing these reflections, my aim is for readers to gain a deeper understanding of the historical and scriptural nuances surrounding the identity of the Church. May this knowledge contribute to a clearer and deeper comprehension of the truth in matters of faith and doctrine.
Shifting our focus to the Feast of Weeks, it commemorates the grain harvest and covenant renewal, symbolizing the entry into the promised land and its abundance. The offering of first fruits and various sacrifices marked this pilgrimage feast, with a specific emphasis on celebrating at the temple once established. The biblical narrative illustrates the Feast of Weeks as a vital element in the covenant relationship, possibly incorporating a covenant-renewal ceremony. This connection between the feast and covenant renewal is echoed in the Book of Jubilees, suggesting that the feast might have been known as the Feast of Oaths at one point.
In Acts 2:1, the day of Pentecost is described, where believers gathered in unity, and Acts 2:41 and 2:46–47 highlight the growth of the Church through conversions, predominantly among Jews. This growth formed the core of Jewish Christian fellowships, establishing the foundation of the Church as foretold in the Hebrew Scriptures. It is crucial to recognize that during the period when the Temple stood, events in the New Covenant Scriptures were viewed through the lens of Judaism and a Jewish mindset, and why not? It was a Jewish religion with Jewish Scriptures, Jewish covenants and a Jewish Messiah. The influence of Judaism persisted in the early Jewish Christian fellowships, shaping the trajectory of the Church until the Temple's destruction in 70 A.D. At this destruction of the Jewish Temple the blinding of Israel was already in full force and the building of His Church of called out [one's] within the prescription of the prophecies and covenants was temporarily ceased in order to bring in hard-core, uncircumcised, non-covenant Gentiles to salvation, and God does this without a covenant with Gentiles. Any "Gentiles" mentioned in the New Covenant Scriptures unless specifically identified as hard-core, uncircumcised, non-covenant Gentiles are most likely circumcised covenant Gentile proselytes as they would have first received testimony and witness from born-again Jewish Christians at the Temple and local synagogues..
The Church, as portrayed in the New Covenant Scriptures, is a phenomenon rooted in Jewish history, customs, and culture. The foundational elements of the Church involve Jewish apostles, Jewish prophets, Jewish citizens, and, most significantly, Jesus Christ. The Church, as promised by Christ, was built upon Jewish believers, and its early existence was predominantly comprised of Spirit-filled Jews.
In sharing these reflections, my aim is for readers to gain a deeper understanding of the historical and scriptural nuances surrounding the identity of the Church. May this knowledge contribute to a clearer and deeper comprehension of the truth in matters of faith and doctrine.
