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 What does it mean to be an Acts 28:28 site? Simply stated, we believe the passage in Acts
28:28-31 is when the Apostle Paul declares to the Jewish leadership that the final opportunity for their acceptance of Jesus as Christ is over. From that point on the message for the plan of
salvation is now authorized to be sent from the Gentiles, apart from Israel. Prior to this point in scripture, salvation was always either through or with the Jew. At this point the nation of Israel
has been put on hold but will be still receive the promises and blessings made to them through Abraham in the future (when Elijah restores the revealed plan of God). However, for the first
time in scripture, Paul declares that whosoever will accept Christ, they become a member of the body of Christ where Christ is the head. This is now the beginning of the church which is of His body which has its own calling, blessings, and inheritance separate from Israel. To explain
this “hidden plan”, Paul then begins to write the final 7 books in scripture, chronologically (Ephesians, Phillipians, Colossians, Titus, Philemon, 1 Timothy, and 2nd Timothy.) The reason
we describe this calling as the hidden purpose is that it was hidden in God, before the foundation of the world and not
revealed until Paul was told to do so in Ephesians 3:9. The primary name given to us by the Apostle Paul for the special
body of truth during this timeframe is called “The Mystery” (Ephesians 3:9, Colossians 1:25-26) and it is our calling for today.
For those of you new to this approach, there are several theories on when the church began. Some say the church which
is the body of Christ began in Acts 2, some will push Acts 9 or chapter 13. We feel it’s not until after Acts 28:28 did the church begin. For more extensive comparisons on this topic, you may want to read more here.
There are many study materials throughout this site to help you understand our calling and the Acts 28:28 dispensational frontier. Here is a listing for you to review:
Dispensational Frontier - A study around Acts:28:28-31 being a major change in the administration of God.
Your Calling - This section of materials is designed to help you understand your calling in scripture. It studies the Mystery,
as Paul calls it in Ephesians 3:9 and Colossians 1:25,26 and it is crucial for the Christian today to understand this body of truth in scripture.
Charts - There are several charts that help illustrate the dividing line of Acts 28:28. It is probably best to start with the big picture with an overview of the ages. Then you might want to supplement the chart with an understanding of New Testament chronology.
Audio Room - If you prefer to listen to explanations about this topic, you may want to listen to an audio series on dispensations, or listen to an indepth study on the Acts. There are many specific topical studies available.
Here is additional information about RightDivision.com and the effort behind this web site. If you would like to read how information is organized, read the overview here.
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What does it mean to be an Acts 28:28 Site?
