This is the second part in a message on examining the problems with covenant theology. This was preached by Dr Renald Showers at the 2011 Prophecy Conference at IBJM.
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“ Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand! ” Informal Overview: ¶ People saved in Old Testament times were not a part of the Church--in spite of what Covenant theologians say! The Church didn't come into existence until Acts Chapter 2, which was confirmed in Acts 11:15. Spirit baptism is what build the church, which didn't take place until the Pentecost after Christ's resurrection. Spirit baptism never happened before this! The permanent indwelling of the Spirit didn't happen until after the Pentecost. Covenant theologians deny the distinction between the Israel and the Church. ¶ They don't have the Kingdom of God correct either. The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Jesus told his apostles to go only to Jews with the Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven. (Matthew 10:5-6) Kingdom of God won't take place until the nation of Israel (the Jews) repents and accepts Jesus as their Messiah. Israel is a distinct, unique, physical nation. God appointed Israel to be priests to the world. See Isaiah 43. ¶ The physical nation of Israel has to accept Christ as their Messiah. They have to repent before the Kingdom will come. ¶ See Scofield notes for Matthew 3:2 and Zechariah 12:8.
Dr. Renald Showers is an author and Bible teacher for The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, Inc. He is the author of numerous books, including What on Earth is God Doing?, There Really Is a Difference, and Maranatha: Our Lord Come. Dr. Showers has served in the pastorate, and...
