How Can Gentiles and Jews Be Saved and Become Joint Heirs with Christ?

Direct Answer

Yes — Jews and Gentiles are saved the same way: through faith in Christ's finished work, making them joint heirs with Him.

Les Feldick teaches that the gospel of grace is the same for both Jews and Gentiles — salvation is by Christ's finished work, not by Judaism or the Mosaic law. Once saved, believing Jews and Gentiles become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ. This was a mystery hidden in God from the beginning of the age, revealed through the Apostle Paul.

Key Scriptures

Ephesians 3:6 — This verse directly states that the Gentiles are fellow heirs with Christ through the gospel.

Ephesians 3:9 — Shows that this fellowship of the mystery was hidden in God from the beginning of the world.

Colossians 1:26-27 — Describes the mystery hidden from ages and generations that is now made manifest — Christ in the Gentile, the hope of glory.

Ephesians 2:13 — Explains that Gentiles who were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.

Romans 11:6 — Confirms that salvation by grace is no more of works, applying to Jew and Gentile alike.

What Does the Bible Say?

Scripture reveals the mystery that Gentiles are included in God's salvation. In Ephesians 3:6, Paul declares that "the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel." Verse 9 adds that this is the fellowship of the mystery "which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God." Colossians 1:26-27 describes the same secret as a mystery "hid from ages and from generations" that is now made manifest — and its riches among the Gentiles is "Christ in you, the hope of glory." Scripture also shows the basis of this salvation: Gentiles who were once far off "are made nigh by the blood of Christ" (Ephesians 2:13). And when it comes to how anyone is saved, Romans 11:6 says plainly that if it is by grace, "then is it no more of works."

What Does Les Feldick Teach About Jews and Gentiles Being Saved as Joint Heirs?

Les Feldick teaches that the salvation of Jews and Gentiles as joint heirs with Christ is the mystery, or secret, that Paul revealed. It had been hidden in God from the beginning of the age and was unknown to Israel, the Old Testament writers, and even the Twelve (Clips 0, 1, 4). These statements about Gentiles being one with Christ are found only in Paul's epistles, not in the four Gospels or the Old Testament (Clip 7). Les emphasizes that a Jew has no special privilege when it comes to personal salvation — he is on the same level playing field as a Gentile (Clip 2). Both are sinners who need salvation, and a Jew must drop the works religion of Judaism and be saved by the same gospel of grace (Clip 6). Salvation for both groups is through Christ's finished work, not by Judaism or the Mosaic law (Clip 3). The riches of the mystery include Christ dwelling in a Gentile — "Christ in you, the hope of glory" — a truth previously unheard of (Clip 7).

What Is the Mystery Paul Revealed About Jews and Gentiles?

The mystery revealed to Paul is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ by the gospel (Ephesians 3:6). Les says this was something a Jew had never even heard of in the covenant promises. It had been hidden from the beginning and only made known through Paul.

Are Jews and Gentiles Saved the Same Way?

Les teaches that a Jew and a Gentile are on the same level playing field when it comes to salvation. There is no difference — all are unworthy and without hope apart from grace. If salvation is by grace, it is no more of works; Jewish people must set aside the works religion of Judaism and be saved by the same gospel of grace.

How Does Christ's Finished Work Make Gentiles Fellow Heirs?

Gentiles become fellow heirs and partakers of the promise not by Judaism or the Mosaic law, but by Christ's finished work. Ephesians 2:13 shows that those who were far off are now made nigh by the blood of Christ. The crucifixion is the basis of this new relationship.

Why Was This Truth Hidden for So Long?

Les explains that God did not reveal things until His own timing. The mystery was kept secret in God's mind through the ages and generations; Israel never had a concept of it, and these statements are not found in the four Gospels or the Old Testament. Paul was the one to whom God revealed these secrets, making them known among the Gentiles.

From the Teaching

Mystery Hidden in God

Les teaches that the secret of the Gentiles being joint heirs with Christ was hidden in God from the beginning of the age, and that believers now have the prospect of that joint heirship.

Jews Shocked at Gentile Inclusion

Les explains that Jews had no concept of Gentiles sharing in covenant promises; the truth that Gentiles would be fellow heirs was hidden from the beginning.

Equal Ground for Jew and Gentile

Les teaches that Jews and Gentiles are brought into the Body on equal ground — a Jew has no special privilege when it comes to personal salvation.

Fellow Heirs by Christ's Finished Work

Les explains that Gentiles are fellow heirs and partakers of the promise in Christ — not by Judaism or the Mosaic law, but by His finished work.

Secrets Revealed Through Paul

Les shows the mystery was held in God's mind, unknown to Israel and the Twelve, and revealed only to Paul after his salvation by grace.

Far Off Made Nigh by Christ's Blood

Les teaches that Gentiles once far off, outside the covenants, are now made nigh by the blood of Christ — and that God reveals truth in His own timing.

Jews Saved the Same Way as Gentiles

Les emphasizes that a Jew must be saved the same way a Gentile is — by the gospel of grace, with no difference and no works religion.

Christ in You, the Riches of the Mystery

Les teaches that Christ dwelling in a Gentile — 'Christ in you, the hope of glory' — is the riches of the mystery found only in Paul's epistles.

Bible Verses

Ephesians 3:6: That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:

Directly states that Gentiles are fellow heirs with Christ through the gospel.

Ephesians 3:9: And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

Identifies this truth as a mystery hidden in God from the beginning of the world.

Colossians 1:26: Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:

Shows the mystery was hidden from ages and generations but now made manifest.

Colossians 1:27: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

Reveals the riches of the mystery: Christ dwelling in the Gentile, the hope of glory.

Ephesians 2:13: But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.

Explains that the blood of Christ brings far-off Gentiles near to God.

Romans 11:6: And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

Confirms salvation is by grace, not works — for Jew and Gentile alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Jews and Gentiles saved the same way?

Yes. Les Feldick teaches that a Jew today must be saved on the same level playing field as a Gentile — by grace through faith in Christ's finished work. Both are sinners in need of salvation, and a Jew must drop the works religion of Judaism.

What does 'joint heirs with Christ' mean?

The mystery revealed through Paul is that Gentiles are fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ. It means believing Gentiles share in the same inheritance with Christ — something never revealed in the Old Testament or the Gospels.

Why was the salvation of Gentiles a secret?

According to Les, the mystery was hidden in God's mind from the beginning of the age. God revealed it in His own timing through the Apostle Paul — statements like this are not found in the four Gospels or the Old Testament.

How do Gentiles become fellow heirs?

Through Christ's finished work on the cross. By faith, believing Gentiles are no longer far off but are made nigh by the blood of Christ, becoming fellow heirs with Christ.

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