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Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
Insights into the New Covenant
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Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
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Acts 1:4 ... And, being assembled together with them, [He] commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. ...
The Faith Stream
Therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace, so
that the promise might be sure to ALL the seed.
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During the Old Testament and the Gospels, there was a HUGE gap (or difference) between the Jews and the Gentiles. The reason for this gap was not because the Jews were discriminatory but because it was God's command and part of His plan. God had a purpose for Israel and this we see very clearly if we look into the Bible from a 'big picture' or 'cover to cover' viewpoint.
Have you ever noticed that Old Testament and Gospel saints were NOT PROMISED HEAVEN as a destination? Instead they were promised an everlasting kingdom on earth. As a matter of fact, these saints never even had a concept of "going to heaven" when they died. The reason is because all through the Old Testament and prophecy it was spoken of a glorious new earthly kingdom; one which would be restored and refreshed as it was before.