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6 The Earthly And Temporary Covenants: Part 4
Some of the points I cover in this teaching video: I continue in this study to explain the parameters around which God entered covenant with Abraham, Moses and David—the basic terms, promised blessings and limited duration for each covenant is set forth. Jared Smith, Muntinlupa, PH (15/12/2022)
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7 The Earthly And Temporary Covenants – Part 5
Some of the points I cover in this teaching video: I return to the subject of a conditional covenant of grace, explaining why I believe the scriptures do not identify any such agreement. I show what the Presbyterians and the Reformed Baptists believe on the matter, and how their misunderstanding of the covenants has resulted in the teachings of duty faith and the free offer. I provide a response to these pernicious teachings, illustrating where the Presbyterians and the Reformed Baptists go wrong in their covenantal framework. I draw the study to a close by affirming the views I set forth to be aligned with the historic development of covenant theology according to the teachings of Benjamin Keach and John Gill. Jared Smith, Muntinlupa, PH…
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8 The Earthly And Temporary Covenants – Part 6
Some of the points I cover in this teaching video: Having dedicated the last five studies to an explanation on what I believe concerning the earthly and temporary covenants, I complete my thoughts on the subject by expounding the final part of my prepared statement, namely—“In no sense should these earthly covenants be identified with a conditional covenant of grace, or, to be one and the same with the covenant of works or the covenant of redemption. The earthly covenants were designed by God to established the boundaries around which He would relate to and bestow earthly blessings upon the Jewish people as a race, in honor of the Messianic bloodline. The spiritual covenants are designed by God to establish the boundaries around which He…
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11 Israel And The Elect
Some of the points I cover in this teaching video: Having completed my thoughts on the biblical covenants and their arrangement, I set aside the final two studies in this series to deal with the controversial matter of the definition and distinctions between the ELECT, ISRAEL and the CHURCH. For this study, I explain the differences between the ELECT and ISRAEL, an indispensable distinction if one wishes to rightly interpret the scriptures and understand God’s masterplan for the ages. Jared Smith, Muntinlupa, PH (03/02/2023)
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12 Israel And The Church
Some of the points I cover in this teaching video: I continue to deal with the controversial matter of the definition and distinctions between the ELECT, ISRAEL and the CHURCH. For this study, I explain the meaning and origin of the CHURCH, showing how it differs from the terms ELECT and ISRAEL. Opportunity is taken to speak also on the subjects of a closed/opened Communion Table and the plural eldership question. Jared Smith, Muntinlupa, PH (10/02/2023)
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13 Popular Misconceptions About The Church
Some of the points I cover in this teaching video: This is the final study in the series on the arrangement of the biblical covenants. I contend in this study that the church is by nature always local and visible. The concept of a universal and invisible assembly of Christ is an idea that must be read into the scriptures, rather than drawn from it. Jared Smith, Muntinlupa, PH (17/02/2023)