Images of the Church
Written by William H. Smith |
Thursday, January 22, 2009
In a previous article, “God’s People: One Body, Two Forms,” I laid a foundation for what I want to say in this one. I wrote about the relationship of Israel and the church. My main point was that the church is the new Israel. As Israel was the kingdom of God until the coming of... Continue Reading
God’s People: One Body, Two Forms
Written by William H. Smith |
Monday, January 19, 2009
The New Testament uses the experiences of Israel in the New Testament to teach the Church important lessons about itself. It uses what Israel experienced, not just as illustrations, but as experiences God’s people have had before, which can occur again in different historical circumstances. See, for example, the use made of Israel’s idolatry in... Continue Reading