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Rightly Dividing the Sheep and Shepherd Metaphor in Scripture
Posted by Edward Cross on May 5, 2026
The sheep and shepherd metaphor belongs to Israel's prophetic kingdom program, not the Body of Christ. Paul never calls believers sheep. This article shows the difference between Israel's earthly fold under the Shepherd-King and the Body's heavenly identity as living members of Christ.
Judge Nothing Before the Time
Posted by Edward Cross on May 4, 2026
Paul's command to judge nothing before the time does not mean abandoning discernment. It means not judging hidden motives or ultimate faithfulness before the Lord's final evaluation. This article shows the balance Paul maintains between judging visible doctrine and conduct versus premature condemnation of the heart.
What to Do When You Sin: Grace, Godly Sorrow, and Secured Fellowship in Christ
Posted by Edward Cross on May 4, 2026
Because the Body of Christ is already forgiven of all trespasses, the believer does not confess sin to regain standing before God. This article shows what Paul actually teaches about godly sorrow, reckoning, and yielding as the proper response to sin under the dispensation of grace.
The Israel of God: Rightly Dividing the Jewish Remnant, the New Creature, and the One Body of Christ
Posted by Edward Cross on May 3, 2026
The Israel of God in Galatians 6:16 is not the Body of Christ replacing Israel. It is the faithful Jewish remnant who embraced Paul's gospel and now walk according to the new-creature rule with a heavenly calling. This article traces the two programs running side by side and how God keeps both intact.
Born Again, Born of the Spirit, and Born After the Spirit: Rightly Dividing Israel's Kingdom Hope from Our New Creature Reality
Posted by Edward Cross on May 2, 2026
Born again is kingdom language Christ spoke to a ruler of Israel about national new birth and entrance into the earthly kingdom. Paul's language for the Body of Christ is the new creature, quickened together with Christ and seated in heavenly places. This article shows the distinction and why it matters.
Teachers of the Law: Vain Jangling, Drawing Away Disciples, and the Early Departure from Pauline Doctrine
Posted by Edward Cross on May 2, 2026
The departure from Paul's distinct grace gospel began even during his own ministry. This article examines the historical drift away from the sound words committed to Paul and why his thirteen epistles remain the doctrinal standard for the Body of Christ in this present dispensation of grace.
Peter's Audience: The Little Flock of Israel
Posted by Edward Cross on May 2, 2026
Peter wrote to the scattered little flock of believing Israel awaiting the earthly kingdom. His epistles contain conditional salvation language, endurance requirements, and a prophetic hope that belong to their program. This article shows why Peter's letters read so differently from Paul's and who they were actually written to.
Tithing, Grace Giving, and the Believer's Liberty in Christ
Posted by Edward Cross on May 1, 2026
The tithe was a specific agricultural obligation under the Mosaic Law for Israel. Paul never commanded it for the Body of Christ. This article shows tithing's proper context in Israel's program and what Paul actually teaches about cheerful, grace-based giving with no percentage and no curse.
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