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The Forgotten Age of Judah reveals the story of God's grace toward the House of Judah and reverses a rewritten history that has distorted Judeo-Christian theology for nearly 2,000 years. The Old and New Testaments provide striking evidence that the House of Judah's national sins were forgiven; and that Judah was in good standing, covenantally, during the Second Temple Period.-until Messiah was rejected; at which time the sin of rejecting the prophet like Moses (Deut. Ch. 18) became a stumbling block. Jesus told the Jews of Jerusalem: ""If I had not come . . . you [the house of Judah] would have no sin."" The House of Israel was ""divorced"" by God and scattered among the nations. But, for the sake of the Davidic promise, the House of Judah was never divorced; and was never declared, ""not My people"" (Hosea). Previous publications by the Commonwealth of Israel Foundation have focused on the inclusion of the Gentiles (Nations) and God's intended peace between ""believers from the Nations"" and the House of Judah (Jews), according to Ephesians Ch. 2 and Ezekiel Ch. 37. Yes, there is a difference between: being chosen (elect); being in good covenantal standing nationally; and Messianic salvation resulting in eternal life. Dr. Hamp provides several chapters making these distinctions clear according Scriptures. In this book, the reader will discover the importance of tracking the two houses through the Bible, how the two houses relate to the Great Commission and to end-times prophecy. Learn why both Replacement Theology and Dispensationalism fall short by failing to account for God's continuing grace and mercy upon Judah through the Davidic covenant. Did the Jews have religion, or relationship, in the Second Temple Period? Paul commented on the Spirit-endowed Jew in his opening chapters of Romans: ""but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God"" (Rom. 2:29). Yes, ""he is a Jew."" If-as mainstream theologies suggest-no Jews met these criteria, Paul wouldn't have used such a Jew as a model to the Church of a genuine spirit-led walk that is pleasing to God. Just what did happen to the Jews-like the ones in Ephesus (Acts 19)-, who 20-30 years after the cross had never heard about Jesus? Did their relationship with God suddenly change as the Church emerged, as both Replacement and Dispensation Theologies insist? Or, in the absence of any prophetic pronouncement to the contrary, did these innocent Jews continue as before-in good standing under the shadow of the Davidic covenant? This does not imply a dual covenant, but two different ways in which God handled the House of Israel and the House of Judah under the Sinaitic covenant. Failure to recognize the covenantal status of Judah from the time of Ezra until Christ has contributed to a continued alienation between believers among the nations (Gentiles) and the Jewish house. Such alienation is contrary to the Commonwealth of Israel described in Ephesians Chs. 2-3. Although the way of salvation has always been through faith and repentance, Christian theology has disregarded Judah's national good standing during the Second Temple period. For too long the Church has denied the relationship and fellowship that the Old Testament saints enjoyed with the Holy One of Israel. Acknowledging this blessed Age of Judah is a step toward honesty and goodwill between Christians and Jews.

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The recovering from the current amnesia that engulfs those ""grafted in"" over their relationship with the royal tribe Judah can be found only in the most remote past, in the Hebraic Heritage of the Christian faith. Hence, it's high time to face some facts and refer to the former days in which known truths have been established, and to obtain a proper vision of the dynamics involved in the early centuries, if we are to ""reconnect."" To that end, with their invaluable, theological, historical research and contribution, Doug Hamp and Chris Steinle do not spare us any hard truths while giving a better, more biblical paradigm to see Yeshua, the precious cornerstone of the Ekklesia, being the meeting point between Jews and Gentiles, having unified them in one family. -Gian Luca Morotti (Italy) Author of Called to a Holy Pilgrimage, The gathering and Salvation of the House of Jacob (The Commonwealth of Israel Foundation) Dr. Doug Hamp and Chris Steinle have done a masterful accomplishment by upholding and expanding upon the theological understandings embedded in Commonwealth Theology (CT) - wherein the New Covenant is wholly committed to the House of Israel (the Ten Northern Tribes) and the House of Judah (the Two Southern Tribes) (See: Jer. 31:31-34). CT does not espouse two New Covenants--but one committed to His ""Ekklesia in the Wilderness"" . . . the very one Yeshua said He would build via that same New Covenant (Acts 7:38; Matt. 16:18). ""ALL ISRAEL'S"" restoration commences with the interior work of the Spirit of God within the ""new heart . . . and put a new spirit in you . . . put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and (to) be careful to keep my laws"" (Ezk. 36:26-27)--even so this commenced both at the cross of Messiah and when Yeshua infused the disciples: ""He breathed into them and said, 'Receive you the Holy Breath'"" (John 20:22). The Jews of Galilee were the initial participants of this awakening of the Valley of Dry Bones (Ezk. 37) but eventually as history records, it was those of Ephraim (aka, Jezreel, Samaria, Israel) who were en masse the benefactors of this New Marriage Contract--""married to another, even to Him Who is raised from the dead"" (See: Rom. 7:1-5) - and rightly so in that Ephraim-Israel, lost among the Nations (Hosea 8:8-9), was divorced by Yawah (Jer. 3:8) but her ""treacherous sister"" was not because ""THE SCEPTER SHALL NOT DEPART FROM JUDAH"" (Gen. 49:10; Num. 24:17; Psa. 2:6; 60:7; 72:8; 108:8; Isa. 42:1, 4) . . . but now a New Covenant, made in blood, has been made! -Doug Krieger, Chair, Commonwealth of Israel Foundation; Editor-in-Chief, Tribnet Publications.

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Dr. Hamp earned his M.A. in the Bible and its World from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and PhD in Biblical Studies from Louisiana Baptist University. He served as a pastor at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, CA where he lectured and developed curriculum at the School of Ministry, Spanish School of Ministry and Calvary Chapel Bible College Graduate School. He has authored numerous books, articles, & DVDs and has appeared on TV, radio, and online in English and in Spanish. He pastors the Way Congregation in Lakewood, CO, USA. Steinle's bibliography includes over 25 books, reflecting his deep commitment to exploring and elucidating Christian faith and practice. Notable works include: ""The Rise of Western Lawlessness,"" an exploration of the ideologies behind contemporary lawlessness; and ""Reclaiming the Rapture,"" co-authored with Dr. Douglas Hamp, which re-examines traditional eschatological views. His dedication to understanding the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul has led him to travel extensively, teaching on location in Israel, Philippi, Thessaloniki, Corinth, Athens, Sinai, and Egypt. In addition to his writing, Steinle is a recognized Bible commentator, frequently appearing as a guest and co-host on alternative media platforms. His scholarly work has been widely acknowledged, with over 2,000 citations on Academia EDU. Steinle's unique blend of ministerial experience and scholarly research continues to inspire and educate readers and audiences worldwide, fostering a deeper understanding of biblical teachings and their application in contemporary life.Chris and wife Gwen live in Phoenix where they spend time with their local kids and grandkids.

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