Our blog will share 30 different Bible Contrasts that show distinctions that matter when studying God’s Word. It is important to understand this perspective or we may get confused.

We see a number of dissimilar wordings within God’s Word. Some have seen them as contradictions in the Bible. We prefer the term “contrasts.” The main reason for these differences is that God is setting forth two separate programs (intimated even in Genesis 1:1). The first deals with the earth and Israel. The other concerns the heavens and Christ’s Body Church. It was given to the Apostle Paul to lay out these differences. He is God’s “apostle of the Gentiles” (Rom. 11:13).

So then we must recognize such Bible divisions if we’d truly understand God’s Word and be approved by Him (II Tim. 2:15). Then we must follow the last directives given by God through Paul as “the commandments of the Lord” for this present time (I Cor. 14:37).

Today is Part #26:

DOGS UNDER THE TABLE: This is how Gen¬tiles, even those seeking God were described in past ages. The Lord Jesus used the words “the dogs” to refer to all non-Jews. This was in contrast to Jews whom He called “the children” (Matt. 15:26; Mark 7:27). He and His apostles were sent only “to the lost sheep of the house of Israel” (Matt. 10:6; 15:24). In Bible times “dog” was a strong term of contempt (II Kings 8:13; Matt. 7:6).

ADULT SONS OF GOD: This is the blessed position of every true believer in Christ today, including Gentiles. The Apostle Paul repeatedly writes “ye are sons” to his readers (Gal. 4:6,7). As “the sons of God” even Gentile believers “have received the Spirit of adoption” are are “joint-heirs with Christ” (Rom. 8:14-17).

For more information and understanding, we recommend doing the PMA “Understanding your Bible” our 8 part lesson series available for free download at Free Bible Correspondence – Prison Mission Association

(These points come from Pastor David Adams, booklet, Bible Contrasts used by permission)