Notes on 119 Ministries Teaching

Introduction

• 119 Ministries believes the whole Bible is true and applicable.
• Encourages testing teachings against the Bible.
• The speaker previously taught dispensationalist theology but challenged it to seek scriptural truth.

Dispensationalism Overview

• Definition: Theological system dividing God's dealings into different dispensations.
• Origins: Associated with John Nelson Darby and the Plymouth Brethren.
• Core Tenets:
  1. Distinction between Israel and the Church.
  2. Distinction between law and grace.
  3. Church as a parenthesis in God’s plan.
  4. Separate rapture and second coming events.
• Criticism: Causes scriptural inconsistencies and is seen as a flawed framework.

Refuting Dispensationalism

• One Body in Christ:
  • All believers (Jews and Gentiles) are part of one body.
  • Ephesians 3 and Colossians 1 highlight unity in Christ.
• Israel and the Church:
  • Israel is not separate from the Church.
  • Old Testament Israel is referred to as the Church in Acts 7.
  • The Church existed since the time of Adam and Eve.
• Paul’s Teaching:
  • Romans 11 and Ephesians 2 discuss Gentiles being grafted into Israel.
  • Salvation by faith brings believers into Israel.
• New Covenant:
  • Made with the house of Israel and Judah (Jeremiah 31).
  • God's laws are to be written on believers' hearts, not abolished.

Misinterpretations of Scripture

• Matthew 16 Misunderstood:
  • Yeshua’s statement about building the Church is about restoring Israel.
  • Amos and Acts 15 prophesy the restoration of David’s fallen tent (Israel).
• Binding and Loosening Authority:
  • Authority given to Peter is based on the Torah.
  • Decisions must align with God’s laws, already set in heaven.

Law and Grace

• Law Still Valid:
  • Jesus came to fulfill (fully preach) the law, not abolish it (Matthew 5).
  • The New Covenant involves God’s laws remaining relevant.
• Paul’s Teachings:
  • Often misunderstood as opposing the law.
  • Paul supports the continued relevance of the law.

Addressing Dispensationalism's Appeal

• Three Ear-Tickling Pillars:
  1. Church and Israel dichotomy.
  2. Law not applicable today.
  3. Pre-tribulational rapture.
• Warning Against Misinterpretation:
  • Peter warns about misinterpreting Paul's writings, leading to lawlessness.

Conclusion

• Scriptural Consistency:
  • Dispensationalism conflicts with scriptural teachings.
  • Encourages continued testing and examination of beliefs.
• Call to Action:
  • 119 Ministries urges believers to follow the whole Word of God.