Introducing: COMMONWEALTH THEOLOGY ESSENTIALS
Get the latest insights from leaders in the Commonwealth
Theology movement and support the creation of the “Commonwealth of Israel
Reference Bible.”
In January 2018 Douglas W. Krieger premiered his
groundbreaking work, “Commonwealth Theology: An Introduction.” Joined by Bible
researchers, Dr. Douglas Hamp, Dr. Gavin Finley, and Chris Steinle,
“Essentials” expands the application of Commonwealth Theology (CT) to address
even more aspects of biblical theology - areas of theology which have either
been ignored or contradicted within mainstream theologies. Indeed, CT reaffirms
the truly biblical tenets of both Catholic-Reformed and Dispensation Theology,
while resolving Christendom’s greatest areas of conflict by examining these
heretofore enigmas in the light of Commonwealth Theology.
“Essentials” is presented in two main sections: Elements of
Commonwealth Theology; and, Commonwealth Eschatology. Following the
introduction, which lays out the need
and benefits of CT in defining the relationship between the Jews and the
Church, the “Elements” section summarizes the core theological basics from
Krieger’s initial work; as well as covering new insights from all four of the
authors.
Some of the elements of CT expounded in the first sections
include: Krieger’s analysis of mainline Christianity’s treatment of the Jews in
terms of “Distinction” and “Separation”; Comparisons of Reformed, Dispensation,
and Commonwealth Theology; The peace and unity purchased by Christ with
implications for Gentiles and Jews; The plight of the two houses of Israel and
the significance of the scattered Northern Kingdom; The mystery hidden but
revealed in the New Testament; The import of the Jerusalem Council; Heresies
adopted by the Early Church; False juxtaposition of Law and Grace; The Breach
of Jeroboam; The two offices of Melchizedek; and, Israel’s divorce and
remarriage.
Part II: Commonwealth Eschatology contains, among other
topics: How to reconcile partially fulfilled Messianic prophecies; The thematic
view of Revelation; The Future 70th Week; The Gentile connection to Jacob’s
Trouble; Analysis of the Resurrection/Rapture; and, What happens on the Day of
the Second Coming?
Proceeds from the sale of this book will be used to support
the Commonwealth of Israel Foundation and its primary objective - the
production of the Commonwealth of Israel Reference Bible. More than a dozen
Bible scholars and leaders in the COI community are already at work,
volunteering commentary and lexical references toward the completion of this
educational and inspiring study-notes Bible. Please visit
commonwealthofisrael.com or .org to learn more about the Foundation.
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