Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1st Corinthians chapter 10:
23 All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify (promotes spiritual advancement of others).
24 Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.
We are not to be knowingly offensive to others who follow religious rules. So don’t always seek what is best for you at the expense of another.
2] Eat whatever is sold in the meat market, asking no questions for conscience’ sake;
26 for “the earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness.”
If you restrict your diet in obedience to a religious demand, you will ultimately become enslaved to such laws. The Gentiles were not subject to the laws of the Jews, yet they were acceptable to receive salvation and become part of the true church.
27 If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake.
28 But if anyone says to you, “This was offered to idols,” do not eat it for the sake of the one who told you, and for conscience’ sake; for “the earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness.”
29 “Conscience,” I say, not your own, but that of the other. For why is my liberty judged by another man’s conscience?
30 But if I partake with thanks, why am I evil spoken of for the food over which I give thanks?
31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the Glory of God.
32 Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Gentiles or to the Church of God,
33 just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
Notice that Paul writes of three categories: Jews, Gentiles, The Church. We must not let this escape us as we study Scripture. There have been many books written about Israel being replaced by The Church resulting in FATHER’S promises specific to Israel have been made void by such replacement theology. FATHER’S commitments are irrevocable else we would end up with a problem concerning The Blood of Jesus! Think about it.
From Acts chapter2 to the harpazo, the focus is on the Church, not the Jew or Gentile. Once the Bride has been removed, FATHER directs HIS attention to the Jew and Gentile in the 70th week through Israel as before. Revelation chapter 4 shows distinctions revealing this focus. From chapter 4 to the end, the focus is Jewish in nature, i.e., the twelve tribes, etc.
The 404 verses of The Book of Revelation contain over 800 allusions to the Old Testament. This is why it is vital that we study both the Old and New Testaments. The 66 Books of the Bible are an integrated message system, and we will be incomplete in our understanding if we fail to acknowledge this Supernatural integration.
Those who focus primarily on the Old Testament tend to be enslaved under The Law. They believe it is necessary to attend the Jewish feasts as though they will improve their positions and become more acceptable to FATHER. Others who focus on the New Testament only tend to overlook FATHER’S attribute of justice and judgment. We need to walk a balanced life of Love and justice. We should walk with repentant hearts in all matters of life.
Jesus spoke in Luke chapter 4:
16 So Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read.
17 And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah (chapter 61). And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written:
18 “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed;
19 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.”
20 Then He closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed on Him.
21 And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
Whereas Isaiah 61 verse 2 says:
To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, And the day of vengeance of Our God; To comfort all who mourn,
Jesus specifically inserted an interval in verse 2. Jesus stopped at the comma and said, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
Is the “day of vengeance” coming? Yes, once the Bride is removed. In the meantime, we are living in this interval and are called to add souls and disciple those to maturity.