𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗗𝗢𝗠 𝗚𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗟 & 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗟

THE KINGDOM GOSPEL & THE GRACE GOSPEL

Israel’s Rise and Fall in God’s Prophetic Program

“Through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles…”
— Romans 11:11 (KJV)

 INTRODUCTION

The Bible reveals two distinct gospel administrations, not contradictions—but rightly divided truth.

The Kingdom Gospel was preached during Israel’s rise, while the Grace Gospel was revealed after Israel’s fall.

Understanding this distinction prevents confusion, doctrinal error, and spiritual bondage.

① PROMISED KINGDOM

 Matthew 4:17
The Kingdom Gospel centered on Israel’s promised reign.

A. Proclaimed by Christ
Matthew 4:23
– Kingdom at hand
– Earthly reign
– Messianic offer

B. Presented to Israel
Matthew 10:5–7
– Jews only
– Covenant people
– National repentance

C. Predicted by Prophets
Isaiah 9:6–7
– Davidic throne
– Earthly kingdom
– Israel exalted

② PROPHETIC REQUIREMENTS
Matthew 3:2
The Kingdom Gospel required Israel’s obedience.

A. Repentance Commanded
Matthew 3:2
– National repentance
– Heart preparation
– Kingdom readiness

B. Works Demonstrated
Matthew 5:20
– Righteous living
– Law fulfillment
– Obedient faith

C. Water Baptism Required
Mark 1:4
– Kingdom cleansing
– Nation purified
– Covenant sign

 ③ POSTPONED KINGDOM
Acts 3:19–21
Israel’s rejection delayed the Kingdom.

A. Messiah Rejected
John 1:11
– Came unto His own
– Rejected King
– National unbelief

B. Message Resisted
 Acts 7:51
– Stiffnecked people
– Spirit resisted
– Prophets rejected

C. Kingdom Deferred
Romans 11:25
– Partial blindness
– Temporary setting aside
– Future restoration

④ PRECIPITATED FALL
Romans 11:11
Israel’s fall opened the door to Gentile salvation.

A. Stumbling at the Stone
Romans 9:32–33
– Christ rejected
– Law trusted
– Faith ignored

B. Salvation to Gentiles
Acts 13:46
– Jews judged unworthy
– Gospel redirected
– Grace expanded

C. Provocation Intended
Romans 11:11
– Gentiles blessed
– Israel provoked
– God’s wisdom displayed

⑤ PAULINE COMMISSION
Romans 11:13
Paul alone was sent to the Gentiles.

A. Apostle Appointed
Galatians 1:1
– Not by men
– Risen Christ sent
– Heavenly authority

B. Audience Assigned
Acts 26:17–18
– Gentiles targeted
– Spiritual blindness removed
– Grace revealed

C. Administration Given
Ephesians 3:2
– Dispensation of grace
– New stewardship
– New doctrine

⑥ PREACHED GRACE GOSPEL
1 Corinthians 15:1–4
The Grace Gospel centers on Christ’s finished work.

A. Christ Died
Romans 5:8
– Love demonstrated
– Sin paid
– Judgment satisfied

B. Christ Was Buried
Colossians 2:12
– Sin put away
– Old man buried
– Work completed

C. Christ Rose Again
Romans 4:25
– Justification secured
– Victory declared
– Salvation assured

⑦ PRESENT DISPENSATION
Ephesians 3:9
We now live in the Dispensation of Grace.

A. Law Set Aside
Romans 6:14
– Not under law
– Under grace
– New standing

B. Body of Christ Formed
Ephesians 1:22–23
– One body
– Heavenly identity
– Spiritual union

C. Blessings Spiritual
Ephesians 1:3
– Heavenly places
– Eternal riches
– Grace abundance

⑧ POSTURE OF FAITH
Ephesians 2:8–9
Salvation today is by grace through faith alone.

A. No Works Required
Romans 4:5
– Belief counted
– Righteousness imputed
– Grace magnified

B. No Rituals Needed
Colossians 2:16
– Ordinances removed
– Shadows passed
– Substance Christ

C. No Performance Maintains
Galatians 3:3
– Begun in Spirit
– Not perfected by flesh
– Grace preserved

⑨ PROMISED RESTORATION
Romans 11:26
Israel’s rise will resume in the future.

A. National Salvation Coming
Zechariah 12:10
– Israel will look
– Messiah recognized
– Repentance fulfilled

B. Kingdom Restored
Matthew 19:28
– Thrones promised
– Israel reigns
– Earth renewed

C. Covenant Completed
Jeremiah 31:31–34
– New covenant
– Israel restored
– Law written within

⑩ PROPER RIGHT DIVISION
2 Timothy 2:15
Understanding both gospels requires right division.

A. Distinctions Maintained
1 Corinthians 10:32
– Jew
– Gentile
– Church of God

B. Doctrines Clarified
Romans 15:4
– Written for learning
– Not all written to us
– Context respected

C. Dispensations Honored
Ephesians 1:10
– God’s plan orderly
– Times appointed
– Christ glorified

CONCLUSION

The Kingdom Gospel belonged to Israel’s rise.
The Grace Gospel was revealed through Israel’s fall.

Confusing the two produces contradiction—
rightly dividing them produces clarity.

CALL TO ACTION

Study the Word rightly divided
Separate prophecy from mystery
Stand fast in the Gospel of Grace

“Follow the apostle He sent.” 

FINAL THOUGHTS

Kingdom promised
Kingdom preached
Kingdom postponed
Israel fell
Paul commissioned
Grace proclaimed
Church formed
Faith required
Israel restored
God’s plan remains perfect