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The State of Israel is NOT the Israel of God. The Church is.
So do you believe that Old Testament covenant from God with the Israelites is still valid, or not?
This is already being realized as the Church grows and the Gospel spreads to all nations and it will be fully consummated by the return of Christ, bringing the new heaven and a new earth.
Your view on this matter comes mostly from popular dispensationalism and cultural christianity (which is not Biblical Christianity).
If you really want to learn more, do some research on Covenant Theology vs Dispensationalism.
I apologize for being rude.
Let me explain for you
The comment I posted a few days ago should answer your question: "I don't think that the State of Israel is the Israel of God. The Church is."
Can you explain what you mean by Covenant Theology as it is not something I am familiar with.
This is a good starting point:
If you watch this, you will have a better understanding of what I mean by Israel of God and reformed theology in general
So you would also support the Greater Israel Project which aims to restore Jewish control over...
With all due respect, you are not very knowledgeable of the things you are trying to discuss. If you were, you wouldn't have asked me that because I told you a few messages above that I'm a reformed Christian and I hold to Covenant Theology. By telling you this, you should know that I don't support that... I don't even know what you are talking about, to be honest.
Ok so you give equal weight to the old testament and the Israelite prophet Isaiah.
Anything Jesus said or did later does not reverse the words of The Old Testament?
And this question shows you don't know much about Biblical Christianity either.
I'm sorry but, if you want to debate on a theme (which is clearly what you are trying to do), you should learn a little bit more of your opponent's beliefs.
How about instead of just reading and repeating it, you try to interpret it and what it might mean in the context of the period as well as today's context
I do this. I do study the Bible on my own and at church in Bible studies, Sunday School and sermons.
You might find that more challenging
Yes, it's challenging because it challenges ourselves
Yes!
God is often described as the LORD of hosts (sometimes translated as LORD of armies) in the Bible.
Sometimes war is necessary (as a last resort) . There are commandments about protecting our family, property, the oppressed, strangers, etc. If we do not protect the vulnerable, we are sinning.
Now, defending and protecting is different from committing deliberate violence. Violence is explicitly condemned in the Bible.
UPDATE:
I forgot the most important war we should make everyday of our lives: The war against our sinful nature:
Thanks man!
What are some of your favorite new insights you discovered
The answer that comes to my mind when someone asks me this question is that now I have a much clearer picture and understanding of the Creation, the Fall, the Redemption in Christ and the Consummation of Ages
I'm a reformed Christian and I hold to Covenant Theology so I don't think that the State of Israel is the Israel of God. The Church is.
Thanks man!
I don't know what are holding you back but I'm praying for you at this very moment, man. Just grab your Bible, pray and start reading it as soon as possible. Always pray before you start reading, asking God for clarity, peace of mind and guidance from the Holy Spirit.
God bless you in Jesus name!
Thank you my brother!
And thanks again for bringing the ~Christianity territory back :)
I look forward to your new posts here, as well as any music posts and your other projects!
Me too :) . I'll try posting something different here this week
Now, it's time for me to finish the Bible as well!
Glory to God and God bless!
Amem!
That's really cool 🎸
Let me know if you need any help with the SN integration. You can also take a look at the (hacky) API client in the SN app I maintain (the link is in my bio). There are some useful tricks there