brightfame52
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I dont know what you talking about, so did you understand my post ?So why then did God bring back Israel?
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I dont know what you talking about, so did you understand my post ?So why then did God bring back Israel?
I notice you omitted the part where I quoted verses proving what I said.Suit yourself. You are very casual about using a false definition of "Israel." It is not a conglomeration of many nations, but rather, a single nation. I suppose you can say anything you want and justify it anyway you find to justify it. Be happy with your definition.
Didn't want to argue with Paul?Never read it. I assume this is an attempt to somehow smear me by comparison to something undesirable?Sounds like Luther's "Against the Jews and their Lies?"
I don't care much about eschatology. Call me a pan-millenial - everything will pan out in the end, however God does it.Sounds like the Early Church when it decided to turn to Amillennialism, denying a future Kingdom will include the Jewish nation?
Actually, I agree with every word of that.I believe Israel was given by God as a model for all nations wishing to be a "Nation of God." Christian nations have gone down the same apostate path that Israel went down. But Israel's survival is also an example of God's grace, which can be shown to all backslidden formerly Christian nations.
You literally chose not to quote the portion of my post where I cited verses.I haven't ignored anything. But whatever you're saying here doesn't seem to be supported in Scripture?
Perhaps you're confusing Israel with Judah? Judah was never destroyed.Israel has obviously not been completely destroyed.
"Born of faith" and "adopted" are the same thing. A nation born of faith is already adopted.And a nation born of faith does not need to be "adopted."
John the Baptist seems to put slightly less importance on it than you do.Jews are the natural heirs of faith if they would, as individuals and as a nation, accept it.
Sometimes a response I get is so dogmatic that it does not warrant discussion. I'm glad you wish to discuss, whether we agree or not!I notice you omitted the part where I quoted verses proving what I said.Didn't want to argue with Paul?
No, I know it sounds like it. Luther's famous word "Against the Jews" is often viewed as a classic example of Antisemitism. But I was raised a Lutheran, and view his beliefs as typical of the Early Church Fathers, who ultimately became Amillennialists and opposed any sense of Jewish restoration. No, I don't wish to smear you--just inform you that your position has lots of history that today has become controversial in light of current Jewish struggles.Never read it. I assume this is an attempt to somehow smear me by comparison to something undesirable?
Yes, I heard Pan eschatology referred to back in the 70s. It's a great escape route.I don't care much about eschatology. Call me a pan-millenial - everything will pan out in the end, however God does it.
Again, you were speaking so dogmatically that at the time it didn't seem to warrant much detail. What's the use if it's just going to cause friction--heat and no light?Actually, I agree with every word of that.
You literally chose not to quote the portion of my post where I cited verses.
No, I was specifically referring to the fate of Judah and Israel. Israel, as a kingdom, disappeared forever. However, from the start many Israelis from the north migrated down to Judah in the South. As such, all 12 tribes have survived within the Kingdom of Judah, both before and afer the Babylonian Captivity.Perhaps you're confusing Israel with Judah? Judah was never destroyed.
In the verses you quoted I didn't see any "resurrection?"Hosea 1:
6 I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel; but I will utterly take them away....
9 ...for ye are not my people, and I will not be your God.
10 Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God.
Did you get that? Israel didn't endure; they got RESURRECTED. And it's happened more than once
No, Paul specifically identified the Jewish People as the "natural branches" as compared to the nations who were "unnatural.""Born of faith" and "adopted" are the same thing. A nation born of faith is already adopted.
Yes, well, it's also the crux of my argument. If you don't want to go there, there isn't much point of continuing.Sometimes a response I get is so dogmatic that it does not warrant discussion. I'm glad you wish to discuss, whether we agree or not!
Again, you were speaking so dogmatically that at the time it didn't seem to warrant much detail. What's the use if it's just going to cause friction--heat and no light?
I'm the one avoiding conversation? lol Eschatology is THE most contentious topic in Christianity. If we're avoiding friction, that one's definitely off the table.Yes, I heard Pan eschatology referred to back in the 70s. It's a great escape route.
Except, no it didn't. Look at the NT. Everyone is under Rome's thumb there, but Judaea is a separate province, with it's own ethnarchs and rulers. Can you see the contentious relationship between Judah and Galilee? Does a prophet come from Galilee? Who are these "other sheep" and "another fold" Jesus speaks about? Why are the disciples directed to go only to the "house of Israel?"No, I was specifically referring to the fate of Judah and Israel. Israel, as a kingdom, disappeared forever.
Debatable. Ezekiel 6 prophesies the death and destruction of Israel. It says that their "remnant" will be scattered among the Gentiles; not Judah.However, from the start many Israelis from the north migrated down to Judah in the South. As such, all 12 tribes have survived within the Kingdom of Judah, both before and afer the Babylonian Captivity.
It was in the passage I referenced but did not quote - Ezekiel 37.In the verses you quoted I didn't see any "resurrection?"
At the end of that quote, those natural branches still need to be grafted in (bolded).No, Paul specifically identified the Jewish People as the "natural branches" as compared to the nations who were "unnatural."
Rom 11.17 If some of the branches have been broken off, and you, though a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing sap from the olive root, 18 do not consider yourself to be superior to those other branches. If you do, consider this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. 19 You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” 20 Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but tremble. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either.
22 Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off. 23 And if they do not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. 24 After all, if you were cut out of an olive tree that is wild by nature, and contrary to nature were grafted into a cultivated olive tree, how much more readily will these, the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree!
I dont know what you talking about, so did you understand my post ?
How can one bring back Israel ?So why then did God bring back Israel?
Thats not the ancient nation over there in the current middle east, that nation isnt under the Covenant with God, its just another heathen nation of the world in general, which maybe some of Gods elect may be over there as they may be in any other nation.If Israel is no longer relevant to God, why then did he bring that ancient nation back into existence? I believe that you need to reconsider your theology.
No, if they fully apostacize they are no longer Christian.
I agree. But a born again Christian can certainly backslide.A Christian can't stop being born again.
Your behavior and your current faith level, has nothing to do with being born again.
I agree. But a born again Christian can certainly backslide.
You deceived my friend, may God show you the truth. And Yes Israel shall be saved, just not national israelThere's a darn good reason that God returned Israel to existence. Satan pulled off the Holocaust and thereafter God recreated Israel. Israel remains central to God's plan and the Jewish people remain his "chosen people".
Satanist created the Holocaust in fact ! for their god's ! 6 million Jews were sacrficed for The Plan ! and 60 million goyim idiots took the bate !There's a darn good reason that God returned Israel to existence. Satan pulled off the Holocaust and thereafter God recreated Israel. Israel remains central to God's plan and the Jewish people remain his "chosen people".
I don't have Netflix anymore--someone had gifted it to me. A lot of it is trash. But I wouldn't say that watching movies is evil. That's judgmental in my opinion, and I'm not going to go down the list of things you think is evil for a Christian to do, whether dancing, smoking, drinking, card games, attending sports games, casinos, gambling, travel, entertainment, or mixing with non-Christians, etc. I'll leave that for another thread.You mean go on a NetFlix Binge? (Backslide).
I believe Spirit-Baptized Christians can backslide, and actually engage in awful sin. It doesn't mean they will be separated from Christ forever, but they will certainly be ashamed that they capitulated to temptation.Here is the thing, ......backsliding, happens with Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit, in you.
This means that you backslide still being the "temple of the Holy Spirit".
A person who does not understand that Salvaiton is eternal,.........believes that you can backslide into hell.
These are the same people who have never read the entire NT, and live inside commentaries... and want to run to JAMES and tell you that "dead faith" means you have lost your Salvation.
This isnt' possible as you backslide as a CHRISTIAN, or it would not be backsliding.
What is the remedy for backsliding?
A.) God's Grace that leads you to repentence, and if that wont do it then Hebrews 12:6 will solve it for you.
One of the greatest Backsliders recorded in the Bible is : DEMAS........
He was a young man, who just wanted more of the world, and so He "backslid", and the thing you find out about this... is that if The Holy Spirit is in you, then you wont enjoy it.......it wont be the same as it use to be......it'll disappoint you.
Of course there is, He’s going to rule from it when He comes back. it Has nothing do with ethnicity as beleivers. He proved that when he sent Jonah to the ethic neo-Assyrians, the same ethnic group the antichrist is to come from, and Peter to Cornelius and Paul to the Greeks and Beyond. One Olive tree, period.There's a darn good reason that God returned Israel to existence. Satan pulled off the Holocaust and thereafter God recreated Israel. Israel remains central to God's plan and the Jewish people remain his "chosen people".
I don't have Netflix anymore--someone had gifted it to me. A lot of it is trash. But I wouldn't say that watching movies is evil. That's judgmental in my opinion,
I believe Spirit-Baptized Christians can backslide, and actually engage in awful sin. It doesn't mean they will be separated from Christ forever,
On the other hand, there are non-Spirit-Baptized Christians--not Born Again, who can return to their vomit and be damned forever. They never were Reborn.
They will in fact be lost unless they fully commit to the Lord.
What I said is I don't wish to discuss in this thread what you may think is evil--I'm not saying what you think are actually evil, except perhaps Newsmax, which obviously include an assortment of movies. Again, I don't wish to discuss this here.I didnt say that watching movies is evil.
Read more carefully.
I already gave my view of this.Nothing can seperate a Christian from God and Christ, as the Christian is "in Christ" and "one with God".
This goes to definitions. Words mean what they mean for the user. As I use the word "Christian" the label can apply to Nominal Christians as well as Born Again Christians.If you are not born again, then you are not a Christian.
I already commented on this.The Proof of becoming a Christian, isn't posting Theology on a forum, or going to church for 43 years.
THe Proof of becoming a Christian, is that they are BORN Again.
God accepts a Sinner who chooses to repent.God does not save us because we "commit to the Lord" as that would be God accepting a SINNER based on an agreement.
Salvation is a combination of God's Word reaching out to us, and our choice to repent on that basis.God's Salvation is not "one part Jesus and 1 part what i have to do".
The Gift of Christ is efficacious only when it is received. Choosing that Gift is not a "work of Salvation," but rather, a requirement that we receive it and live by it.Salvation is a GIFT......and you can't earn a gift and you dont work for a gift.
God only accepts a sinner based on the Sacrifice that Jesus has provided on The Cross that make the sinner acceptable to God.
What I said is I don't wish to discuss in this thread what you may think is evil--
Words mean what they mean for the user. As I use the word "Christian" the label can apply to Nominal Christians as well as Born Again Christians.
God accepts a Sinner who chooses to repent.
Salvation is a combination of God's Word reaching out to us, and our choice to repent on that basis.
The Gift of Christ is efficacious only when it is received.
Choosing that Gift is not a "work of Salvation," but rather, a requirement that we receive it and live by it.
, and choosing to live by it is repentance enabled by the work of Christ.
What's the matter with you? I said I didn't want to discuss what you think is evil. I have no idea whether you think movies are evil. I just know that you said Netflix was bad for Christians, or at least insinuated that.Again.....i didnt say that watching movies is "evil".....those are your words not mine.