𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗦, 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗘 — 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗟𝗬 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗢𝗗'𝗦 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡

TWO PROGRAMS, ONE PURPOSE — RIGHTLY DIVIDING GOD’S PLAN

Ephesians 2:11–13 • Ephesians 3:2–9 • 2 Timothy 2:15

INTRODUCTION

Confusion in the Christian world exists because people mix God’s distinct programs:

Israel — Time Past
The Body of Christ — But Now

Both are Scriptural…
but they are NOT the same.

Israel received:

Covenants

Laws

Prophecies

Kingdom promises

The Body of Christ receives:

Grace

Mystery truth

Heavenly calling

Eternal security

When you confuse Israel and the Body, you corrupt the gospel, confuse believers, and contradict Scripture.

Rightly dividing is not optional — it is commanded (2 Tim. 2:15).
This message reveals the differences clearly and Scripturally.

THE CONTRAST IN CIRCUMCISION

(Genesis 17:9–14 vs. Galatians 5:6)

A. Circumcision Required for Israel

A covenant sign for Abraham’s seed.
— Gen. 17:10

B. Circumcision Rejected for the Body

Faith works through love—not rituals.
— Gal. 5:6

C. Circumcision Replaced by Spiritual Identity

We are complete in Christ.
— Colossians 2:11

THE CONTRAST IN COMMANDMENTS

(Leviticus 11:1–8 vs. 1 Timothy 4:4)

A. Dietary Laws Directed Israel

Certain foods were prohibited.
— Leviticus 11:7–8

B. Dietary Liberty Given to the Church

Every creature of God is good.
— 1 Timothy 4:4

C. Dietary Differences Illustrate Dispensations

Law for Israel; liberty for the Body.
— Romans 14:14

THE CONTRAST IN COVENANT RULES

(Matthew 5:19 vs. Romans 6:14)

A. Law Bound Israel

Keep and obey all commandments.
— Matt. 5:19

B. Grace Governs the Body

We are not under the law.
— Rom. 6:14

C. Law and Grace Cannot Be Mixed

If by grace, then no more of works.
— Rom. 11:6

THE CONTRAST IN CONSEQUENCES

(Psalm 51:11 vs. Ephesians 1:13)

A. Israel Could Lose the Spirit

David prayed not to lose Him.
— Psalm 51:11

B. The Body Is Sealed by the Spirit

Sealed until the day of redemption.
— Eph. 4:30

C. Eternal Security Is Grace-Based

Salvation is not unstable.
— Eph. 1:13–14

THE CONTRAST IN COMMUNICATION

(Acts 3:20–21 vs. Romans 16:25)

A. Prophecy Spoken Since the World Began

Israel’s program publicly revealed.
— Acts 3:21

B. Mystery Secret Since the World Began

Body of Christ program hidden.
— Rom. 16:25

C. Prophecy and Mystery Must Stay Separate

Confusing them corrupts doctrine.
— 1 Cor. 2:7

THE CONTRAST IN CLEANSING OF SINS

(Acts 3:19 vs. Romans 5:11)

A. Israel’s Sins Blotted Out at Christ’s Coming

Future national forgiveness.
— Acts 3:19–21

B. The Body Receives Atonement NOW

Present personal forgiveness.
— Romans 5:11

C. Israel Awaits Redemption; We Already Received It

Ages and programs differ.
— Eph. 1:7

THE CONTRAST IN COMMISSION

(Matthew 10:5–6 vs. Colossians 1:28)

A. Israel Was Sent to Jews Only

The Gentiles were not yet included.
— Matt. 10:5–6

B. The Body Is Sent to All Men Everywhere

We preach Christ to every man.
— Col. 1:28

C. Our Commission Is Pauline, Not Kingdom-Oriented

We follow Paul’s pattern.
— 1 Tim. 1:16

THE CONTRAST IN THE CORE GOSPEL

(Matthew 4:23 vs. Acts 20:24)

A. Israel Preached the Gospel of the Kingdom

Repent for the kingdom is at hand.
— Matt. 4:23

B. Paul Preaches the Gospel of Grace

Death, burial, resurrection for salvation.
— 1 Cor. 15:1–4

C. Mixing Kingdom and Grace Gospels Creates Confusion

Let no other gospel be preached.
— Gal. 1:8

THE CONTRAST IN CALLING AND DESTINY

(Ephesians 1:3 vs. Matthew 5:5)

A. Israel Promised an Earthly Kingdom

They inherit the land.
— Matt. 5:5

B. The Body Promised Heavenly Places

We are blessed in heavenly places.
— Eph. 1:3

C. Our Citizenship Is Above, Not Below

We look for a heavenly hope.
— Phil. 3:20

CONCLUSION

Israel and the Body of Christ are not the same.
Their:

Covenants

Commands

Callings

Commissions

Destinies

are different.

Failing to rightly divide is the root cause of:

Doctrinal confusion
Gospel corruption
Denominational disagreement

Right division does not divide the Bible—
It clarifies it.

Right division does not remove verses—
It puts every verse in its proper place.

CALL TO ACTION

Study your Bible rightly divided!
Distinguish Israel from the Body of Christ!
Defend the gospel of grace with boldness!
Declare Paul’s message to the world!

FINAL THOUGHTS

Israel and the Body have different instructions.
Law and grace cannot be mixed.
Prophecy and mystery are distinct.
Circumcision vs. grace shows dispensational change.
Earthly kingdom vs. heavenly calling.
Future atonement vs. present atonement.
Gospel of the kingdom vs. gospel of grace.
Jews only vs. all men everywhere.
Right division removes contradiction.
Understanding the differences strengthens the gospel.