1. God has singular commitment, no new institutional commitment • The Body of Christ is a people scattered • Gentiles are the primary objects of God’s affection (not excluding Jews) • The call is to individual salvation rather than corporate change • Most of the promises are eternal in focus • The Body of Christ is an organism • The mission is individual • Every believer is a priest of God • Not getting married is important. (1 Cor. 7:7-9) • Wealth is neutral- more accountability Old TestamentNew Testament God has a dual commitment. Israel is a people gathered Abraham and his descendants are the primary objects of God’s affection (not excluding others) The call was to society complying with the Law of God rather than individual salvation. Most of the promises are temporal in focus. Israel is an organization The mission is corporate Prior to law, the priesthood individual After the law, priesthood confined to Levites Perpetuity of offspring important Wealth is a sign of God’s blessing