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I have not denied Jesus' first Advent. You don't understand what an "Advent" is. An "Advent" is an official visit by a king to a city during which time there is a celebration, and often there is a parade of the victor's captives. Jesus' First Advent occurred during a significant period leading...

I agree. Paul is not teaching that every single Jew in the future will put their trust in Jesus Christ. I disagree. The partial hardening is corporate, and so is the salvation. When Paul speaks of individuals, he uses the term "Jew" and "Greek". For example, Romans 2:9 There will be...

The event indicated by that passage has not happened.

The fact that God slew them didn't mean they weren't holy. They were "holy" because God set them aside to serve him.

If we agree on one point or another, it doesn't follow that we agree on every point. You don't believe in the Biblical view of the Second Advent and I don't agree with you on that issue.

The Bible doesn't say that God "mandated" the composition of Israel. He chose Israel to be his people.

Why would you conclude that it goes somewhere? Have you never read . . . 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so...

Gentiles were not grafted into Israel. Gentiles were grafted into the promises God made to the Patriarchs. We share the same faith as our father Abraham. (See also Galatians 3:6-9) Romans 4:1-2 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found? For if Abraham...

No. That is incorrect. God never mandated the composition of Israel.

Peter wrote to them. So not only did they know about themselves but Peter knew about them. Paul was talking about the same people that Peter was. I didn't assume anything. Paul is the apostle to the Gentiles; Peter is the Apostle to his kinsmen. Paul refers to them as "the circumcised."...

No. Not all citizens. Remember what Malachi said? For those who fear the Lord, a sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. The arrogant, evil ones will burn up in the fires. Can't be found by God.

Yes, they were holy. Romans 11:16 If the first piece of dough is holy, the lump is also; and if the root is holy, the branches are too.

You were doing well until you gave up. I know that it must be hard for you. Take your time.

God feeds all the creatures, even the little birds.

Of course. I said as much. This is false. When God brought the families related to the Patriarchs out of Egypt, he called them "Holy People." Deuteronomy 7:6, 14:2 For you are a holy people to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for His own possession out of all...

Yes, Peter is addressing the Diaspora, who were members of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. He quotes Hosea, where he writes that while the 10 Tribes were once known as "not my people," they will eventually be called "my people." We need a bit of background in order to understand this...

You can imagine what it would be like, can't you? God tells the nation of Israel that they will be taken captive into other nations. Can you imagine what it would mean if an uncle, aunt, grandparent, best friend, or favorite teacher was lost among the captives. Would they ever be seen again...

What you say here shows that you take my posts seriously and have no answer.

At this juncture, it’s important to delve deeper into the significance of the term "Holy" as used in the Bible. The word "holy" essentially denotes a quality that is nearly the antithesis of "common." Items or concepts deemed common are typically meant for everyday use, familiar and accessible...