by Jamie Pantastico | Nov 30, 2025 | Pauline Theology |
The gospel — simple, final, complete. 1 Cor. 15:1–4.
The Foundation of Salvation — the Only Message That Saves
There are passages in Scripture that rise like mountains — immovable, unshakable, untouchable by the doctrines or traditions of men.
1 Corinthians 15:1–4 is one of them.
Paul writes:
“Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand,
by which also you are saved…”
(1 Corinthians 15:1–2)
Before we go further, notice something essential:
⚠ The gospel is not everything in the Bible.
⚠ Not every passage in Scripture is the gospel.
⚠ The gospel is a specific message — the message that saves.
It is defined.
It is singular.
It is final.
And Paul gives it plainly — without symbolism, without parable, without theological gymnastics.
The bottom-line is all mankind will be judged by Paul’s gospel.
‘in the day when God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel.’ Romans 2:16
📍 The Gospel Defined
“…that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
and that He was buried,
and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
This is the gospel.
Not your works.
Not your righteousness.
Not repentance plus performance.
Not law-keeping, sacrament-keeping, or commandment-keeping.
Just Christ.
Christ died for our sins.
Because we could not remove them.
He was buried.
Because sin was dealt with completely.
He rose again.
Because God accepted the payment in full.
This is not part of the gospel —
This is the gospel.
📍 The Gospel Saves — Nothing Else Can
Paul says:
“By which you are saved…” (1 Corinthians 15:2)
Not helped. Not improved. Saved.
Once for all. Fully. Eternally.
And then God nails the point down in Romans 1:16:
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ,
for it is the power of God unto salvation
to everyone who believes…”*
— Romans 1:16
🔥 The power of God unto salvation — not religion, not reform, not effort.
🔥 To everyone — no category excluded.
🔥 Who believes — not believes and works, and obeys, and endures. Just believes.
Anything added to faith is unbelief.
Anything added to grace destroys grace.
Anything added to the gospel corrupts the gospel.
Ephesians 2:8–9 echoes like thunder:
“For by grace you have been saved through faith…
not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
Salvation is not what we do for God. It is what God has done for us through Christ.
📍 Why This Matters
Many things are preached today.
Many messages stir emotions, inspire morality, or demand religious effort.
But only one message saves.
A lifetime of church attendance saves no one.
Generosity, devotion, repentance, passion — none take away sin.
The gospel is not about the believer’s ability — it is about the Savior’s accomplishment.
💥 Only the gospel saves.
💥 Only the cross saves.
💥 Only Christ saves.
This is the message the world hates.
This is the message religion complicates.
This is the message God elevates.
Simple. Final. Complete.
📍 Stand in the Gospel
Paul says this is the gospel “in which you stand.”
Not wobble.
Not hope.
Not work toward.
Stand.
Because salvation is settled.
Peace with God is finished.
The wrath is gone, paid in full by the blood of the Lamb.
You do not stand on your performance —
You stand on His resurrection.
**This is the gospel.
This is our foundation.
This is our hope, peace, and life.**
Believe it — and you are saved.
Not later.
Not gradually.
Now. Forever. Completely.
Stand in this truth:
Christ died.
Christ was buried.
Christ rose again.
And that is enough.
by Jamie Pantastico | Nov 28, 2025 | Devotionals |
Psalm 103:1–5 “Bless the LORD, O my soul… and forget not all His benefits.”
Gratitude grows by remembering.
David doesn’t tell his soul to feel thankful — he tells it to remember. Why?
Because gratitude is a deliberate act, not an automatic response.
Our flesh forgets.
Our minds wander.
Our hearts drift.
That’s why David pulls his soul back to the truth:
- He forgives all your iniquities
- He heals your wounds
- He redeems your life from destruction
- He crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies
- He satisfies you with good things
These are not temporary blessings — these are eternal realities.
Thankfulness flourishes when we choose to reflect on the goodness of God.
The more you remember, the more you will worship.
The more you worship, the more your heart will overflow with gratitude.
Gratitude is not something you visit — it’s something you cultivate.
As this Thanksgiving week ends, carry this truth into every day that follows:
A thankful heart is a strong heart — and a strong heart is a heart fixed on Christ.
by Jamie Pantastico | Nov 27, 2025 | Devotionals |
1 Thessalonians 5:18 — “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
On Thanksgiving Day, believers gather with family and friends for food, fellowship, and reflection. But Paul gives a command that goes far deeper than a holiday moment:
“In everything give thanks…”
Not “for” everything — but in everything.
Why the distinction?
- Because not everything that happens to us is good.
- Not every circumstance is pleasant.
- Not every season is easy.
But God is good in all things.
To give thanks in everything is to acknowledge that:
- God is sovereign over your situation
- His grace is sufficient
- His purpose cannot fail
- His presence never leaves
- His promises stand firm
- His love is unchanging
This is not denial — it is worship.
Paul says thanksgiving is the will of God for believers. Not misery. Not fear. Not confusion. But gratitude.
Thankfulness is the believer’s declaration that God’s goodness outweighs life’s burdens.
Today, whether your heart feels full or heavy, choose gratitude. Give thanks not because everything is perfect — but because your God is.
by Jamie Pantastico | Nov 26, 2025 | Devotionals |
Colossians 2:6–7 — “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him… abounding in thanksgiving.”
A thankful believer is a stable believer.
Paul says thanksgiving is not optional — it is essential to a believer’s spiritual foundation. Gratitude produces roots. It anchors you. It steadies you. It strengthens you.
The opposite is also true:
A thankless believer becomes unstable, easily shaken, tossed around by circumstances, and vulnerable to discouragement.
Why?
Because gratitude constantly turns your focus from your circumstances to your Savior.
Every time you give thanks, you are:
- Reaffirming God’s goodness
- Reminding your heart of truth
- Strengthening trust in His character
- Rejecting the enemy’s lies
- Choosing faith over feelings
Paul doesn’t say to have a little thanksgiving — he says to abound in it.
Overflow with it. Let it shape your attitude, your responses, and your perspective.
Gratitude is one of the strongest weapons in spiritual warfare because it refuses to let trials redefine who God is.
Today, strengthen your faith by practicing deliberate thanksgiving.
by Jamie Pantastico | Nov 25, 2025 | Israel & Prophecy |
Replacement Theology and the 50 Passages they Ignore to Erase Israel
Part 3 of 3 in the Series: Unmasking Israel-Denying Theology
If you want to erase Israel from the Bible…
If you want to pretend God is “finished” with the Jewish people…
If you want to make the Church the inheritor of every covenant ever given to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and David…
…you must ignore massive portions of Scripture, silence the prophets, and pretend God did not say what He clearly, repeatedly, and emphatically said.
This isn’t an exaggeration.
It isn’t a theological preference.
It is a biblical impossibility to erase Israel without erasing the very words of God.
Below is an exposé that speaks for itself.
If someone wants to replace Israel with the Church— they must walk past every passage below with their eyes closed.
1. God’s Everlasting Covenant With Abraham
Genesis 12:1–3
“I will make you a great nation…I will bless those who bless you…”
Genesis 13:14–17
“All the land which you see I give to you and your descendants forever.”
Genesis 15:18
God unconditionally gives Abraham’s physical descendants a specific, measurable strip of land.
Genesis 17:7–8
“An everlasting covenant… and I will give to you and your descendants after you… the land.”
To erase Israel, you must declare the word everlasting doesn’t actually mean everlasting.
Christendom’s definition of “everlasting” is “the Church now gets all of what God promised Israel”.
2. God’s Promises Reconfirmed Through Isaac & Jacob
Genesis 26:3–5
“To you and your descendants I give all these lands.”
Genesis 28:13–15
“The land on which you lie I will give to you and your descendants.”
If Israel is gone, God lied to Isaac and Jacob.
3. Israel’s National Identity Declared by God
Exodus 4:22
“Israel is My son, My firstborn.”
Exodus 19:5–6
“You shall be a special treasure to Me… a holy nation.”
The Church is never called “My firstborn nation.”
4. Eternal Promises to David
2 Samuel 7:12–16
“I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.”
Psalm 89:3–4, 28–37
“My covenant I will not break… His seed shall endure forever.”
To deny Israel’s future, you must deny David’s everlasting throne.
5. Israel’s National Restoration Prophesied—Not Spiritualized
Isaiah 2:1–4
Jerusalem becomes the center of God’s earthly kingdom.
Isaiah 11:11–12
God regathers Israel a second time from the nations.
Isaiah 14:1
“The LORD will have mercy on Jacob… and settle them in their own land.”
Isaiah 43:5–7
“I will bring your descendants from the east… gather you from the west.”
Isaiah 49:14–16
“I will not forget you.”
Isaiah 60–62
Israel’s future glory described in detail.
Every chapter is a problem for Israel-erasing theology.
6. Jeremiah’s Bold Denunciation of Replacement Systems
Jeremiah 16:14–15
A future regathering greater than the Exodus.
Jeremiah 30:3
“I will bring them back to the land that I gave to their fathers.”
Jeremiah 31:35–37
Israel will never cease from being a nation before God as long as the sun, moon, and stars exist.
To erase Israel is to call Jeremiah a false prophet.
7. Ezekiel’s Detailed Prophecies of National Revival
Ezekiel 11:17
“I will gather you… and give you the land of Israel.”
Ezekiel 20:33–42
Israel restored in the land after judgment.
Ezekiel 34:11–31
A future Shepherd-King ruling Israel.
Ezekiel 36:22–28
“Not for your sake… I will bring you into your own land.”
Ezekiel 37
Dry bones restored → nation revived → Davidic King reigns.
Only one nation fits Ezekiel 37—and it isn’t the Church.
8. Daniel’s Prophecies — Specifically About Israel
Daniel 2, 7, 8
Gentile empires oppressing Israel.
Daniel 9:24–27
“Seventy weeks… determined for your people and your holy city.”
Daniel’s people = Israel.
Daniel’s city = Jerusalem.
Not the Church. Not Rome. Not New York. Not “spiritual Israel.”
9. Hosea’s Promise of National Restoration
Hosea 3:4–5
Israel “many days without a king,” then returning “in the latter days.”
Hosea 14:4
“I will heal their backsliding.”
Israel—not the Church—backslid.
10. Amos’ Confirmed Prophecy (Quoted in Acts 15)
Amos 9:14–15
“I will plant them in their land, and no longer shall they be pulled up.”
There is no way to spiritualize “land.”
11. Zechariah’s Prophecies of a Future National Repentance
Zechariah 8:7–8
“I will bring them back… they shall be My people.”
Zechariah 12:9–10
Israel sees the One they pierced.
Zechariah 14:1–9
Messiah returns to the Mount of Olives—not to the Church, not symbolically, but to Jerusalem.
12. Jesus’ Words Affirm Israel’s Future
Matthew 19:28
Twelve apostles ruling over the twelve tribes of Israel.
Matthew 23:39
“You shall see Me again when you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’”
Acts 1:6–7
“Will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?”
Jesus does not say:
“No, the kingdom now belongs to the Church, sorry fellas.”
13. Paul Directly Rejects Replacement Theology
Romans 9:4–5
Israel’s covenants still belong to Israel.
Romans 11:1–2
“Has God cast away His people? God forbid.”
Romans 11:11–12, 15
Israel’s future fullness brings world blessing.
Romans 11:25–29
- Israel is blinded temporarily
- until the fullness of the Gentiles
- then “all Israel will be saved”
- because “the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable.”
To erase Israel, you must erase Romans 11 entirely.
14. John’s Revelation — Israel Everywhere
Revelation 7
12 tribes named individually.
Revelation 11
The Temple, Jerusalem, and two prophets ministering to Israel.
Revelation 12
Israel as the woman giving birth to Messiah.
Revelation 14
144,000 from Israel preserved during tribulation.
The Final Count
To erase Israel, a person must ignore or redefine:
✔ The Abrahamic Covenant
✔ The Land Covenant
✔ The Davidic Covenant
✔ The New Covenant’s future fulfillment for Israel
✔ Nearly every Old Testament prophet
✔ Jesus’ own words to Israel
✔ Paul’s explicit teaching in Romans 9–11
✔ The book of Revelation
✔ Israel’s miraculous modern return
✔ Israel’s preservation against all odds
✔ God’s character and faithfulness
That’s not theology.
That’s not interpretation.
That is Scripture-editing.
Conclusion: You Can Only Erase Israel by Erasing the Bible
Any theological system that must silence 50 passages—even 5 passages—is not biblical.
God’s Word stands.
Israel stands because God stands.
The apostate Jew hating Churches in America
The Church does not replace Israel.
The Church joins Israel’s Messiah.
The Church “partakes” in the spiritual blessings—but Israel’s national promises remain Israel’s national promises.
Replacement theology collapses under the weight of Scripture. God’s covenants do not.
And when Christ returns, “all Israel will be saved”—just as God said.
🔗 Series Navigation
➡️ Read Part 1: The Spiritual Roots of Israel-Denying Theology
➡️ Read Part 2: Replacement Theology’s 7 Ways to Erase Israel
➡️ Read Part 3: 50 Passages You Must Ignore to Erase Israel