God’s redemptive plan for humanity is a profound and intricate story of unity and salvation, bringing together both Jews and Gentiles through Jesus Christ, the Messiah. Rooted in the covenant made with Israel, God’s promise to bless all nations is fulfilled through the inclusion of Gentiles in His divine family. The New Testament concept of the “one new man” reflects the breaking down of divisions between Jews and Gentiles, reconciling them both to God and to each other. This unity is central to God’s plan, where the Church, made up of believers from all nations, shares in the blessings given to Israel, and works together to proclaim the gospel and fulfill God’s redemptive purposes. The Church’s role is not to replace Israel, but to stand alongside her, as both await the full restoration of Israel and the ultimate realization of God’s kingdom.
One New Man
The year was 2002 and I was a new believer in Jesus, yet I still had many questions about Christianity. I knew that Jesus (in Hebrew Yeshua or Yehoshua) was a Jewish man, but for some unknown reason none of the churches we had attended resembled the Jewish culture and religion I had grown up with. Was Christianity a completely new religion, or was it an offshoot from biblical Judaism? If so, then how did the church become so disconnected from its spiritual foundation?