Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near . Once God removes the Church from earth He will restart His covenantal plan with national Israel and Israels blindness will begin to be lifted. The three chapters of Romans9, 10, and 11interrupt Pauls main argument in his epistle. how much rather shall these, which be branches by nature, be grafted into their own olive tree? The Allegory of the Olive Tree - BYU Studies 3. But, in my favor, Ive not forgotten it! He must prepare people in every generation to serve as the Beast. And if that is the case, what implications does that infer? 10:12 ( 1 Ne. Two angels appear after this announcing Babylons fall and the doom of any who take the Beasts mark. I miswrote and have corrected my error. for they are not all Israel, which are of Israel (Rom 9:6) the meant Pauls kinsmen according to the flesh though they were the Israel of God but were actually the broken off branches. Paul wanted to provoke unbelieving Israel to receive Christ as their prophesied Messiah and to be part of he wild olive branch that God would graft in to the root and fatness which was COVENANT ISRAEL. Can you elaborate? Judges 9:1-21: Parable of the Trees Grafted in among them means Gentiles (as a program) being grafted into the place of blessing which individual believing Jews occupied. It states, to proclaim, an infinitive with the sense, for the purpose of proclaiming. The angel is announcing to heaven the gospel that is to be proclaimed. Matthew 21 is the Lords commentary on the nation which He knew would reject Him. Thus, Paulemphatically stated, God has not rejected His people whom He foreknew. One may ask why Paul keep hammering the point that his subject was racial Jews, national Israel? Wasnt the law still in effect during Jesus earthly ministry. Who are the branches? The kindness of God was graftingwild branches (Gentiles)into the olive tree. The "olive-tree, wild by nature" ( Romans 11:24 ), is the shoot or cutting of the good olive-tree which, left ungrafted, grows up to be a "wild olive." In Romans 11:17 Paul refers to the practice of grafting shoots of the wild olive into a "good" olive which has become unfruitful. Wild branches were grafted in when the natural branches were broken off. Paul's parable of the olive tree - P.OST Gods covenant promises with the nation have been and will be fulfilled. The nature of oil, too, is to keep metal from rusting. But if some of the branches were broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wast grafted in among them, and wast made partaker with them of the root and the fatness of the olive tree, boast not against the branches. Israels blindness and temporary stumbling was a secret: no one before Paul knew about it. Is Paul speaking TO believing Gentiles telling THEM that ALL Gentiles (whether they believed or not) were being graffed into the olive tree (place of blessing)? Paul used the above verses to fortify his point. (1) In the heart. What they knew of it they learned from Paul. One plan operates at a time. Paul wrote that Gentiles stand by the faith, his gospel. But all Jews were not believers and did not benefit from salvation. Paul told the false prophet he would not see the sun for a time ( ). The Dove and the Olive Branch In the biblical account of the flood, Noah despatched a dove from the ark to search for dry ground once the floods subsided. That is why Paul wrote all Israel will be saved., Thank you so much, I understand now. Individual blessing is to believers. Thank you very much for these articles. Tree analogies are deep in Israels history, as are other trees (fig, olive, bramble, vine Jud 9:7-15).. Psa 1; trees for earthly dominion (not heavenly places) in Eze 31:1-7, Dan 4:10-16, 20-27 Israel depicted as trees in prophecy (wild) Isa 5:1-7, 5:24, Psa 80:5-19, Hos 14:6, Isa 4:2-3 God prophesied about Israels trees being broken Isa 10:16-22, 32-34; Jer 11:16-17 The root and the branches are Israels fullness Jer 12:2, 12:10, 14-15, Jer 23:1-6 Can a fig tree produce berries? The gospel of the kingdom dealt with Israel as a NATION. Due to unbelief, Israel was broken off from this place of blessing and Gentiles were grafted in. Israel is a technical term which always and only refers to Jews. Pauls commentary looked forward to when God would complete the Church, remove it, and restore repentant Israel again to the position of blessing (Matthew 23.37-39; Acts 2.36-38; Romans 11.26). Abraham was a Gentile. God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy. In this new program, Jew and Gentile are saved by believing Pauls gospel (1 Corinthians 15.1-4) and are equal in Christ. What Paul was trying to show was that behind everything was Gods grace. At the time Paul wrote the Roman epistle, Israel was partly blinded. After the completion of the Gentiles, the completion of the Church, all Israel will be saved. The wild branches are all the nations (all gentiles). Two things are noteworthy: In verse 17, Paul issued a warning to the wild branches (Gentiles): 22Behold then the kindness and severity of God; to those who fell, severity, but to you, Godskindness,if you continue in His kindness; otherwise you alsowill be cut off. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. Thou preparedst room before it, and didst cause it to take deep root, and it filled the land. So, the some of the original still on the tree, must be the little flock at that time, right? Israel was not broken off. God inhabits eternity. We know God will regraft Israel into the place of blessing. I was asking you about was the exegesis over that passage. Bobbi, The Body of Christ is in the tree as part of the wild olive branches since the Church is 99% Gentile. They will most likely travel supernaturally as Philip did (Acts 8.40).The gospel they preach will be the gospel of the kingdom according to Jesus (Matthew 24.14). You made it very clear that the Gentiles have not replaced Israel. The natural branches (Jews) were broken off due to unbelief (rejection of Christ). All who are united by faith alone to Jesus the Christ are the true Israel of God. From agrios and elaia; an oleaster. What Does the Parable of the Fig Tree Have to Do with Israel? 8 And he answering said un. 27For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. This mysterious biblical symbolism has generated much scholarly debate - but why? Some were elected, though the rest were hardened. Gods kindness is experienced upon response (faith) to His kindness. (T. McLean) It is the uncircumcised in heart and ears to whom Paul speaks to in Romans chapters 9, 10 & 11. THE OLIVE TREE is a symbol of Israel's Religious privileges. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. The warning is for Gentiles not to become arrogant about their current place of favor and that God again will graft Israel back into its place of favor. for there is a promise of their salvation. The A.C and M.C. Peter had declared this same message to the nation on the Day of Pentecost. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. Peters message at Pentecost was a repeat of Jesus teaching: 37Jerusalem, Jerusalem, whokills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural. . Those who maintain God has no future plan for national Israel have done just this. It never, ever refers to Gentiles or the Church. And they said to the olive tree, 'Reign over us!' The seed of Abraham is NOT synonymous with Israel. Mike, Paul is dealing with groups: Gentiles, Israel, not individuals. We are sealed with the Holy Spirit. Toward the beginning of Mark 11, Jesus goes to eat from a fig tree. They would become what God intended for them (e.g., Exodus 19.4-6). The Abrahamic Covenant established that Jews would be in Gods favored place. In the Church program, God does not recognize Jew or Gentile. Israel will become glorious in the kingdom Christ sets up on earth when God will fulfill all His covenants to them. I have seen many arguments on both sides of the grafted branch debate I tend to lean heavily in your favor with many of your articles but sway opposite on this one though do appreciate your viewpoint. Apparently a primary word; a 'root'. Mike, The Gentile branches are more than the Body of Christ. Jesus explained this in Matthew 24.13. We do not see angels directly proclaiming the message of salvation in the Scriptures. Clear? The ascended Lord revealed this secret to Paul. 4Paul assumed the role of Israel in blessing Gentiles as the apostle of the Gentles. This is what the great apostle meant by his statement of being untimely born in 1 Corinthians 15.8. His severity was breaking off the natural branches (Israel) from this place of blessing. (Judges 8:22-23, 29) But Gideon had many sons, and after his death one of them, Abimelech, wished to be king. Gentiles now occupy the place of blessing previously held by Israel. Proclamation of the gospel is the responsibility of mankind. Could Gods anger reach 2000 years into the future.? And if some of the branches be broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them partake of the root and fatness of the olive tree; Psalm 80:11-16 She sent out her boughs unto the sea, and her branches unto the river. Apart from His Body, the Church, there is no salvation. Paul had more to write on this matter in the following verses but suffice to say at this point that He understood and relied upon Gods sovereignty from passages such as Zechariah 12.10, 13.5-6, and Matthew 23.37-39 to make his point. The word emulate involves wanting to be equal or to imitate a standard previously established. Wow this makes it clear that gentiles saved and unsaved were grafted in and that the tree was a place of blessing not salvific and this position actually will be removed when the church is raptured .Thanks. Don, in your article you state, In Pauls day, a remnant of Jews believed Jesus was the promised Messiah (cf. But God in His mercy set it aside, saved Paul, created the Church, the body of Christ, and began a whole new program that the prophets knew nothing about. The dove from the ark brought an olive-branch to Noah (Gen. 8:11). This remnant was according to Gods gracious choice and was a result of grace rather than works. That is why Peter declared in Acts 15.11 that Jews had to be saved like Gentiles. 33Oh, the depth ofthe riches both of thewisdom and knowledge of God! From the base of kallion and elaia; a cultivated olive tree, i.e. So does this mean that: 1. Fruit is believers converted promises earthly are still held for Jewish believers distinct from believers in Jesus who are Heavenly and inherit with the son as part of his body Im getting there I was traditional dispy for Decades until I saw rightly dividing which answered questions I had about verses that didnt seem to jive with OSAS, Gerald, The Abrahamic Covenant is the olive tree. In the same way today, all Gentiles are not saved but occupy the place of blessing formerly held by Israel. Another question, do the Scriptures say why the Lord ended his direct dealing with Gentiles and formed Israel? I think God has built in flexibility. I have a question about Rom 11:24, For if you were cut off from what is by nature a wild olive tree.. Is the olive tree referenced here speaking of the Gentiles in general? Paul wrote that the secretly of the lawlessness was already at work. He also taught that in Christ there is no Jew or Gentile. But by their transgression salvation has come to the Gentiles, tomake them jealous. Paul began his analogy of the olive tree with an example of a lump of dough. I gained a great deal of understanding. So if God was willing to do something contrary to nature by grafting you into his cultivated tree, he will be far more eager to graft the original branches back into the tree where they belong. Who is going to preach it to all nations after the church is removed? HE first saved a remnant of Israel who then brought the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular. Jesus will return and fulfill His promise as Israels Messiah. Some move us to grateful responses to God. Hi Don, (your quote).God then grafted Gentiles (wild olive tree branches) into the place of blessing. If there is no longer jew or gentile in this age of grace, then why would the body of Christ, a new creature, be grafted into a tree that represents a long historical relationship with God under covenant promises made to Israel? Paul is laying out large scale programs: Gods dealings with Israel and with Gentiles. ForI too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. They were apostle of Israel. It is partial for not every Jew is hardened by unbelief. Then, after clearing out the temple, Peter sees that the cursed fig tree is now withered. He, she, it, they, them, same. In a future day, every single Jew will repent and verbalize (either aloud or in his heart) Jesus words. What do you say to the view that this verse Behold then the kindness and severity of God; to those who fell, severity, but to you, Gods kindness, if you continue in His kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off. Romans 11:25 (KJV) For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. But as long as it exists the only blessing Jew or Gentile can receive begins with Pauls gospel. As to the Christian Church being ever regarded as derived from that of Israel, the fulfilment and outcome of the ancient covenant, see note on Romans 1:2; and cf. Which would then mean only some of the Jews were cut off from the blessings, while others were not. I am really confused! When Paul says in the Romans 11 about grafting Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in. 20 Quite right, they were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith Do not be conceited, but fear; 21 for if God did not spare the natural branches, He will not spare you, either I know that a believer cannot lose his/hers salvation so if the Body of Christ is the wild olive branch and can be cut off wouldnt this mean a person can lose their salvation? Much in every way. Gentiles (and Jews too) who believe Pauls gospel, that Christ died for our sins and rose from the dead find salvation, become members of the Church, the body of Christ, and are Abrahams heavenly descendants.. In Gods program of the Church, the body of Christ, both Jews and Gentiles are blessed by believing the gospel of grace (1 Corinthians 15.1-4). These three angels act as Gods messengers in heaven to announce events on earth. Feminine of a presumed derivative from an obsolete primary; an olive. The among them is all Israel for under Pauls gospel all are saved the same way, Jew or Gentile. Among who? Thank you. John, The Jews were completely caught up in works and had almost completely lost the idea of Gods grace. They now have the same blessings Israel has. 2The term Israel is a technical term used only of the Jewish people. In the allegory of the olive tree, the master of the vineyard finds his olive tree in a state of decay and says, "I will prune [the tree], and dig about it, and nourish it" ( Jacob 5:4 ). Where was his home? Do you have any articles or can you explain how Romans 10:9-13 works? Acts 15.7-12). Paul was a Hebrew of Hebrews and knew good and well that Israel would understand the image of the olive tree in his illustration the gentile would have no clue. Understanding what Paul taught by this illustration is critical for the serious student of the Bible. The evidence for the omission of the second "and" is that of the Vatican, Sinaitic, and rescript Paris manuscript--a strong combination. Pauls phrase was, how much more the fullness of them and in verse 15,, what will their receiving () if notlife from the dead? The Greek noun is a and is related to the verb. This is the subject of Revelation. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. The Parallel Tab - The Olive Tree Bible App by Olive Tree Bible Software 27 Bible verses about Olive Trees Romans 9.6). I contacted the Berean society but they dont have anyone listed in my area, so i gave them my name. By the olive tree example, Paul revealed Gods sovereign plan for Israel and Gentiles. Jew and non-Jew. Jews, as the natural branches are the earthly and had priority. 6Butif it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace (Romans 11.1-6). For. The word each is which means each or every. Every Jew had to repent (cf. How this works out is unclear, this angel may be a messenger who gives this gospel to the 144,000 and the two witnesses. While those Jews were part of the natural branches, they never represented all of Israel. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular. They brought no salvation to the earth, nor could they. The olive, that most useful and symbolic of trees, is treated to an unprecedented degree of scholarly and literary attention in this massive conference volume. I dont see all gentiles here. So only SOME natural branches were rejected those who did not have faith and we who have come out of the nations were grafted in among the natural faith branches. Gods favor began with Abraham and continued. Without this foundation, one cannot understand Pauls argument or progress further into the text. Paul wrote the Jews had all the advantages (Romans 3.1-4; Ephesisans 2.11-13). Will be grateful if you can elaborate more to help me understand the other part. Thanks so much for your patience, Don. Paul was provoking unbelieving Israel (broken off branches) to emulate Peters little flock of believers and thereby become part of of the wild olive branch which could be grafted in. They will become a nation of priests and evangelize Gentiles. 20 Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify . After this, the gospel of the kingdom will return. Yes it already happened. You. Dont force the illustration to do too much. He warned Gentiles not to become arrogant against Israel since their place of blessing was held by faith alone. Pauls main point is a warning that our privilege is a gift. In Gods covenant program, Israel occupied Gods special place of blessing. When these words are spoken, the prophecy will be fulfilled. Bobbi, One plan operates at a time but that does not mean there was no overlap. - Olive Tree Blog New Testament Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree? This is why Paul said that ALL Israel would be saved in Romans 11.26. We are flesh of his flesh, bone of his bone, not branches Eph 5:30-32. Every Jew will be a priest as God intended (Exodus 19.5-6) and God will fulfill all the covenants promised to the nation. How would you refute this and does Mathew 21 have any bearing on Romans 9-11? He grafted wild branches into his program of blessing (previously enjoyed by Israel through the covenant promises). But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and have become a fellow-partaker of the fatness of the root of the olive tree, King James Bible The problem with the Jews was they thought that Gods salvation was solely on the basis of works. God placed Israel in the place of privilege for 2,000 years. Paul reminded his Gentiles readers they too had been disobedient to God but that God had shown them mercy. The "branches" against which the ingrafted scion is warned not to boast are not exclusively either the broken-off or the remaining ones, but, as the sequel shows, the natural branches of the tree generally. I see people teaching this verse to mean that there was a remnant of Jews believing Pauls Gospel during his Acts ministry BECAUSE of the wording of Rom. Tom, Thank you. Gentiles now occupy the place of blessing previously held by Israel. Gentiles, likened as wild olive branches, were grafted against nature, i.e., without covenants, into a cultivated olive tree (the place of blessing). Today, all salavation is through Pauls gospel (1 Corinthians 15.1-4). I thought it was an either/or proposition. I pray that I will come across local brothers and sisters who are excited about this truth. A wild olive tree, oleaster. All gentiles are the wild grafted branches. Both the broken off branches grafted in again & the wild olive branches grafted in again are both grafted in their own olive tree.. There is no new creature there no old things passed away (II COR 5:17) just more of the same Olive Tree. The Parables of Jesus - The Olive Tree Bible App by Olive Tree Bible Those of of us who have the knowledge of the 1948 reestablishment of the state of Israel in the very place God promised Abraham, after 2000 years of the dispersion of the nation is one clear biblical evidence that God is not finished with Israrl. Amen. The gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed (Matthew 24.14) for salvation, not Pauls gospel of grace. Paul used the grafting of wild olive branches into the natural tree to describe the process of gentiles coming to faith. Hi doctrine. Thus, the hardening affected national Israel, not individual Jews. Ingraft. Todd, The Jews were a special class. Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Singular. (http://graceambassadors.com/books/romans/the-wild-graft-found-in-matthew-21) Which seems to be at odds with your identification of the wild Branches as being the Gentiles and therefore including the Church. That is the picture of the olive tree. Parable Of The Olive Tree-New Life Revelation - SermonCentral Im sorry I dont understand this, I just want to know the true explanation, thank you. It seems so clear to me. The original 1992 F.A.R.M.S. . Wife and I are interested. Clif, It is unclear how much time will pass after God removes the Church and the Beast appears. Great error and confusion continues to exist in ecclesiology, eschatology, and pneumatology. Those who were of the other heathen nations 2. The gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed after the Church is removed and it will result in Israels repentance. Lukes account in Acts 13.6-12 of Pauls confrontation with Elymas, the Jewish the magician, was a prophetic anticipation of this truth. Thus, all Israel will be saved (cf. Gods subsequent covenants with them (Land, Mosaic, Sabbatical, Davidic, and New) were the cultivation. Gentiles, on the other hand, were wild branches. Galatians 2:15 We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, Ephesians 2:11-13 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; . Olivetree. This time, this gospel of repentance (Matthew 3.1-2; 4.17; Mark 1.15; Acts 2.36-38) will result in Israels repentance so the Lord can return and establish His kingdom on the earth (Matthew 6.10, 23.37-39 cf. I then think it is more reasonable within the text to say that though some Jews were cut off from the blessings, while others were not. Psalm 52:8 But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever. We notice the following from these verses: a. Description Allegory in the parables of Jesus has never been addressed properly. Blessings will fall again on those who bless Israel in the Tribulation feed the hungry, shelter the poor, etc. I am learning so much! In this tremendous discourse, Paul taught that Gentiles had been brought into a place of blessing and mercy, not through Israels obedience as the Old Testament covenantal program had indicated, but through the nations disobedience. The fig tree prophecy is a reference to part of Jesus' Olivet Discourse recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21. The Twelve knew nothing of the body of Christ. The fact some Jews believed had no impact on Gods changing the program. All blessings to Gentiles had to come through Israel. If. Even so, there are still those who claim to rightly divide who place the church into Israels tree, but they do so at great expense to the foundation of mid-Acts Pauline right division.