WHY ALL OF THE DIVISION?
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WHY SO MUCH CHRISTIAN SEPARATION IN OUR FELLOWSHIPS?
We are not a religion or a denomination, and we do not support the construction of physical church buildings. Instead, our mission is to build up the body of our Lord God, Jesus Christ, through love, grace, and mercy. We are dedicated to aiding, helping, and supporting the members of the Jesus Christ Royal Believers Way Saints Global Fellowship Ministries Family as they carry out ministries that serve the body of Christ and His Kingdom.
We believe that being in the Church is more than simply attending services or holding membership. We are His living temples, and He manifests His works through us as we seek to meet the needs of the Saints first, and subsequently all others, in accordance with His divine will. This is the heart and mission of the Jesus Christ Royal Believers Way Saints Global Fellowship Ministries.
We don't go, attend, join, become a member of, or have a religious building. We are His living temples and Church, and He manifests His works through us in meeting the needs of His body, the Saints, first and then all others according to His will. This is what we are as Jesus Christ Royal Believers Way Saints Global Fellowship Ministries.
We are the Lord Jesus Christ's total body, with every member working together in love and unity, guided by the Holy Spirit and God's new and Better Way. In Matthew 5:16, Jesus says, “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
The Jesus Royal Believer's Way: A saint's life is not meant to be lived in isolation but in fellowship with other Believers. For this reason, ( Hebrews 10:24–25 ) tells us to “consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” If we hope to grow spiritually and endure for the long haul, we need our brothers and sisters in Christ to encourage us.
While we should lead holy lives that are separate from sin, we must resist constructing walls of separation that Christ has already broken down. Anyone in Christ Jesus is our brother or sister, regardless of tribe, country, skin color, language, etc.
The first three chapters of Ephesians illuminate God’s actions on our behalf; in
this context, ( Ephesians 2:14 ) states, “For He Himself ( Jesus Christ ) is our Peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.” The “wall of hostility” is also called the “wall of separation” Jesus Royal Believers), and it signifies the enmity that existed between Jews and Gentiles before the latter’s inclusion into God’s family through Christ’s sacrifice.
The symbolic wall of separation can be traced back to the Old Testament. After God rescued Israel from Egypt, He provided them with moral, civil, and ceremonial laws that set the Israelites apart. Israel was God’s “Kingdom of Priests and a holy nation” ( Exodus 19:6 ). The distinction between Jews and Gentiles primarily had a spiritual dimension, as evident from Gentiles who turned to God being welcomed into the family. Notable examples include Rahab, Ruth, Uriah the Hittite, Naaman, and Jethro. Furthermore, the Torah contained laws for the fair treatment of foreigners, such as ( Leviticus 19:34 ), which states, “The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I Am The LORD Your GOD.”
However, due to cultural differences between Jews and Gentiles, the tension extended beyond matters of religious worship. Jews considered other nations to be ritually impure and consequently adopted an attitude of superiority. In fact, a literal wall of separation in the temple courtyard of Jerusalem barred Gentiles from some areas, and the Apostle Paul faced hostility after being wrongly accused of bringing a Gentile across this barrier ( Acts 21:27–29 ).
Fortunately, Jesus Christ has symbolically broken down the wall of separation between Gentiles and Jews. He accomplished this by “setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace” (Ephesians 2:15). Jesus Christ forged a new creation from both Jews and Gentiles, as prophesied in the Old Testament ( Isaiah 42:6; 49:6 ) ( Micah 4:2 ).
The unity between Jews and Gentiles was a challenging concept for the Jews of Elder Paul’s era to grasp, and conflict arose, beginning with Apostle Peter’s preaching to Cornelius, a Roman centurion. In ( Acts 11:1–18 ), Dr. Luke recounts the confrontation between Elder Peter and disgruntled Jews regarding his visit to Cornelius. Although that particular conversation concluded positively ( Verse 18 ), ongoing tension persisted, culminating in a Church council over whether Gentiles had to be circumcised to be saved ( Acts 15 ). The stern letter from the Apostle Paul to the Galatians highlights this issue. Nevertheless, the fundamental truth remained that Christ had united both Jews and Gentiles, breaking down the dividing wall. The same applies to other categories, as ( Galatians 3:28 ) affirms that all in Christ have equal spiritual standing: “There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
We may not encounter the same division between Jews and Gentiles today, but there are groups of people we may consider unclean. While we should lead holy lives that are separate from sin, we must resist constructing walls of separation that Christ has already broken down. Anyone in Christ is our brother or sister, regardless of tribe, country, skin color, language, etc. Let His Churches say or write Amen.
The symbolic wall of separation can be traced back to the Old Testament. After God rescued Israel from Egypt, He provided them with moral, civil, and ceremonial laws that set the Israelites apart. Israel was God’s “Kingdom of Priests and a holy nation” ( Exodus 19:6 ). The distinction between Jews and Gentiles primarily had a spiritual dimension, as evident from Gentiles who turned to God being welcomed into the family. Notable examples include Rahab, Ruth, Uriah the Hittite, Naaman, and Jethro. Furthermore, the Torah contained laws for the fair treatment of foreigners, such as ( Leviticus 19:34 ), which states, “The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I Am The LORD Your GOD.”
However, due to cultural differences between Jews and Gentiles, the tension extended beyond matters of religious worship. Jews considered other nations to be ritually impure and consequently adopted an attitude of superiority. In fact, a literal wall of separation in the temple courtyard of Jerusalem barred Gentiles from some areas, and the Apostle Paul faced hostility after being wrongly accused of bringing a Gentile across this barrier ( Acts 21:27–29 ).
Fortunately, Jesus Christ has symbolically broken down the wall of separation between Gentiles and Jews. He accomplished this by “setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace” (Ephesians 2:15). Jesus Christ forged a new creation from both Jews and Gentiles, as prophesied in the Old Testament ( Isaiah 42:6; 49:6 ) ( Micah 4:2 ).
The unity between Jews and Gentiles was a challenging concept for the Jews of Elder Paul’s era to grasp, and conflict arose, beginning with Apostle Peter’s preaching to Cornelius, a Roman centurion. In ( Acts 11:1–18 ), Dr. Luke recounts the confrontation between Elder Peter and disgruntled Jews regarding his visit to Cornelius. Although that particular conversation concluded positively ( Verse 18 ), ongoing tension persisted, culminating in a Church council over whether Gentiles had to be circumcised to be saved ( Acts 15 ). The stern letter from the Apostle Paul to the Galatians highlights this issue. Nevertheless, the fundamental truth remained that Christ had united both Jews and Gentiles, breaking down the dividing wall. The same applies to other categories, as ( Galatians 3:28 ) affirms that all in Christ have equal spiritual standing: “There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
We may not encounter the same division between Jews and Gentiles today, but there are groups of people we may consider unclean. While we should lead holy lives that are separate from sin, we must resist constructing walls of separation that Christ has already broken down. Anyone in Christ is our brother or sister, regardless of tribe, country, skin color, language, etc. Let His Churches say or write Amen.
Sincerely, Senior Apostle & God's Nations Messenger, Elder James R. Winfree Sr., Visionary.
Founder & The Only Chief Apostle & Messenger of Jesus Christ Royal Believers Way Saints Global Fellowship Ministries. The Lord God Jesus Christ Himself Alone:
Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Amen.
Romans 13:8
Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.
Senior Apostle James & Elect Woman Betty R. Winfree Global Social Media Ministries:
Love Your Spirit-Filled Brothers & Sisters In Jesus Christ & Your Neighbors:
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