Hello Brakelight.
Thanks for your detailed post, however, I am well aware of the position you take.
I was in a similar stance approx 30 years ago, so I do understand how many people are of the position you take.
Rather than repeat what has been written for our Site; I will give a short intro.; and if you wish you can read further with the Link given.
Let me say here, that our differing positions does not affect our Salvation in Christ our Lord; nor our future relationship.
Regards.
In Christ.
Floyd.
A Kingdom of Priests unto God
The common view and teaching on this subject, is that the Redeemed of the Lord (Jesus Christ), make up the members of “the Kingdom and Priests”. The Redeemed are at present drawn from all nations of the world, and all races, and the only criterion is acceptance of Jesus Christ’s Sacrificial Death on the Calvary Cross! That “Kingdom” is the Millennial Kingdom and Reign of Christ Messiah Jesus, and is instigated by Him at His return to Earth to save His people Israel, and to judge the Gentile nations.
Link:
[SIZE=13.5pt]A Kingdom of Priest unto God [/SIZE]
Jehovah's dealings with Israel
The fact that Almighty God is addressing the Jews specifically in the majority of the Old Testament (First or Old Covenant), is self-evident. However, all mankind is being addressed in the general sense, as the Message is focused on the Propitiation of God in ultimately Christ Jesus! The beginning of the Old Testament (OT) is addressing the Creation and Fall of humankind under the influence of Satan, with the consequence of the Flood; and as such is showing the consequence of disobedience to Creator God. As such it is addressed to all mankind.
Link:
[SIZE=13.5pt] [/SIZE]Jehovah's dealings with Israel [SIZE=13.5pt] [/SIZE]
Thanks for your detailed post, however, I am well aware of the position you take.
I was in a similar stance approx 30 years ago, so I do understand how many people are of the position you take.
Rather than repeat what has been written for our Site; I will give a short intro.; and if you wish you can read further with the Link given.
Let me say here, that our differing positions does not affect our Salvation in Christ our Lord; nor our future relationship.
Regards.
In Christ.
Floyd.
A Kingdom of Priests unto God
The common view and teaching on this subject, is that the Redeemed of the Lord (Jesus Christ), make up the members of “the Kingdom and Priests”. The Redeemed are at present drawn from all nations of the world, and all races, and the only criterion is acceptance of Jesus Christ’s Sacrificial Death on the Calvary Cross! That “Kingdom” is the Millennial Kingdom and Reign of Christ Messiah Jesus, and is instigated by Him at His return to Earth to save His people Israel, and to judge the Gentile nations.
Link:
[SIZE=13.5pt]A Kingdom of Priest unto God [/SIZE]
Jehovah's dealings with Israel
The fact that Almighty God is addressing the Jews specifically in the majority of the Old Testament (First or Old Covenant), is self-evident. However, all mankind is being addressed in the general sense, as the Message is focused on the Propitiation of God in ultimately Christ Jesus! The beginning of the Old Testament (OT) is addressing the Creation and Fall of humankind under the influence of Satan, with the consequence of the Flood; and as such is showing the consequence of disobedience to Creator God. As such it is addressed to all mankind.
Link:
[SIZE=13.5pt] [/SIZE]Jehovah's dealings with Israel [SIZE=13.5pt] [/SIZE]