Re-Discovering Bible Truth: What is the Hope Of Israel? with Bible scholar and author Carl Parry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation="none"]A @Christadelphians Video: Description: This talk presents the Old Testament origin of the "Hope of Israel", which began with promises to Abraham and how it is central to the New Testament gospel message. It tells us how we can share in this hope. **[Actual, provable Bible Truth]** The Hope of Israel is not a vague, ethereal concept. It is the tangible, unbreakable promise God made to Abraham, confirmed through Isaac and Jacob, concerning the land of Israel, the coming Kingdom of God, and the resurrection of the dead through Jesus Christ. This is the very hope for which the Apostle Paul was bound in chains, and it remains the foundation of the Gospel we preach. In this thought-provoking and outstanding exposition, Bible scholar and author Carl Parry takes us on a deep dive through the Scriptures, from Genesis to the letters of Paul, to reveal the wonderful and revealing truth of this foundational Bible doctrine. We explore why Paul described his imprisonment as being for "the hope of Israel" and what that truly means for us today. Brother Parry carefully unpacks the promises made to Abraham, showing how they were literal, everlasting, and centred on the earth—not on a disembodied existence in heaven. This insightful presentation explains the vital connection between the land of Israel, the resurrection of the dead, and the role of faith in making us heirs to these magnificent promises. ### 🕊️ What You Will Learn - The specific promises God made to Abraham in Genesis and why they matter. - The profound meaning of the word "seed" and how it includes Gentiles who believe and are baptised. - Why the resurrection is essential for God to fulfil His covenant. - How the "kingdom of God" in Acts 28 is synonymous with the "hope of Israel." - The glorious transformation of the world when Christ reigns in Jerusalem. ### 📖 Bible Verse Category - 📖 **Genesis 12:1-3** – The initial promises of a land, a nation, and a blessing. - 📖 **Genesis 15:18** – The covenant for the land from the Nile to the Euphrates. - 📖 **Genesis 17:7-8** – The promise of an "everlasting possession." - 📖 **Galatians 3:26-29** – Becoming Abraham's seed through baptism and faith. - 📖 **Acts 26:6-7** – The promise made to the fathers being the Hope. - 📖 **Acts 28:20-23** – Paul explaining the Kingdom of God and Jesus. - 📖 **Micah 4:1-3** – The last days, the law from Zion, and a world without war. - 📖 **Ephesians 4:4-6** – The "one hope" of our calling. ### 📝 Chapters 00:00 - Introduction & The Context of Acts 28 02:50 - The Hope in Acts 26: A Promise to the Fathers 05:00 - Unpacking the Promises to Abraham in Genesis 08:00 - The Significance of an "Everlasting Possession" 12:00 - The "Seed" of Abraham Defined in Galatians 15:30 - The Necessity of the Resurrection (Luke 13) 18:00 - Micah 4: The Future Kingdom and Peace on Earth 25:00 - The Hope is the Resurrection of the Dead (Acts 23/24) 30:00 - "Saved by The Hope": The One Hope of the Gospel 38:00 - How to Become Partakers of the Promise: Belief, Repentance, Baptism 44:00 - Conclusion & Final Exhortation [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBjmODoFyGE[/embedyt] We are a Christadelphian team, Brothers and sisters of Christ, and we're passionate about delivering powerful, Scripture-based content to strengthen and inspire your faith journey. If this presentation resonated with you, help spread the encouragement—share it with a friend today!

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