Yes, Jewish believers are fully part of the Body of Christ, just as Gentile believers are.
According to Les Feldick, when a Jewish person believes the Gospel, they are placed into the Body of Christ by the Holy Spirit, just like any Gentile believer. The Body is not divided by ethnicity; all believers are one in Christ. This means that Jewish believers will be raptured with all other believers and are not left behind.
1 Corinthians 12:13 — This verse states that by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, regardless of Jew or Gentile.
The Bible teaches that all believers, regardless of their ethnic background, are united into one body through the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:13 says, "For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit." This verse clearly indicates that there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile within the Body of Christ. Galatians 3:28 reinforces this by saying, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus."
Les Feldick emphasizes that the Body of Christ is a Pauline revelation, not found in the Gospels or by Peter. It is a unique entity composed of all believers, both Jew and Gentile, who are placed into this body by the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation. He uses the analogy of the human body to explain that while there are many members with different functions, they are all part of one body under one Head, Christ. Jewish believers are full members, and Les specifically addresses the concern of a Jewish believer being left behind at the Rapture, reassuring that all believers, regardless of background, will be taken together.
Les teaches that a Jewish believer becomes part of the Body of Christ at salvation, just like any Gentile. He explains that when a person believes the Gospel—that Christ died, was buried, and rose again—God places them into the Body of Christ. This is done by the Holy Spirit, who baptizes the believer into the body. He notes that there is no difference between Jew and Gentile in this process; all are saved on a personal basis.
No. Les directly addresses this concern by sharing an example of a Jewish believer who was worried about being left behind. He assures that because Jewish believers are members of the Body of Christ, they will not be left behind but will be raptured together with all other believers. The Body of Christ is composed of believers from every background, and ethnicity makes no difference.
Les teaches that in the Body of Christ, there is no distinction. He says it does not matter whether one is black or white, Oriental or European, Jew or Gentile; all are one in Christ. While Israel as a nation has a distinct role, individual Jewish believers are fully incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ. Les also clarifies that a Gentile believer does not become a Jew, but spiritually shares in the same position with Christ.
Body of Christ is a Pauline Revelation
Les explains that the Body of Christ is a unique revelation given to Paul, not mentioned by Jesus or Peter, and that believers are members of the Head, Christ, who is in Heaven.
Jewish Believers Will Not Be Left Behind
Les directly answers the question by telling a Jewish believer that she is a member of the Body and will be raptured along with all believers.
Completion of the Body of Christ
Les explains that the Body of Christ will be completed when the last believer is added, and then God will turn back to Israel for the tribulation period.
Salvation Places a Believer into the Body
Les teaches that when a person truly believes the Gospel, God places them into the Body of Christ, and there is no difference between Jew and Gentile.
Personal Basis for Jewish Salvation
Les notes that while Israel as a nation is set aside, individual Jews can still be saved on a personal basis and become part of the Body of Christ.
Only True Believers Are in the Body
Les emphasizes that only genuine believers are placed into the Body of Christ by the Holy Spirit, and this is the only baptism that counts for eternity.
Believing Jews Do Not Become Gentiles
Les clarifies that a Gentile does not become a Jew upon salvation, but spiritually shares in the same position as Israel. This implies Jewish believers remain Jewish while being in the Body.
Spirit Baptism Makes All Believers One
Les explains that by the Holy Spirit, every believer, whether Jew or Gentile, is placed into the Body of Christ, which will be His Bride.
1 Corinthians 12:13: For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
This is the key verse showing that all believers, regardless of ethnicity, are unified into the Body of Christ.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
This verse reinforces the truth that ethnic and social distinctions are irrelevant in the Body of Christ.
Ephesians 2:16: And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
This verse speaks of Christ reconciling both Jews and Gentiles into one body through the cross.
Yes. Les Feldick teaches that any Jewish person who believes the Gospel is placed into the Body of Christ by the Holy Spirit, just like any Gentile believer. There is no ethnic distinction in the Body.
No. Les assures that because Jewish believers are members of the Body of Christ, they will be raptured together with all other believers. Being Jewish does not disqualify them.
No. Les clarifies that a Gentile does not become a Jew physically, but spiritually shares in the same position with Christ. The Body of Christ includes both Jews and Gentiles without losing their distinct identities.
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