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To: P-Marlowe; topcat54; xzins; blue-duncan; Buggman; Alex Murphy; Lee N. Field; Gamecock; ...
The fact of the matter is that regardless of whether the Jews believe in Christ or not, we are told by God that if we curse them we shall be cursed and if we bless them we shall be blessed. If for no other reason than that we should be supporting Israel whether we are dispensationalists or not.

I don't support Israel because I think God will bring a curse upon me. I support them because, in this instance, they are correct in defending themselves. If Israel did something horrific would you still support them, fearing a curse by God? God demands of Christians that they do and support justice.

Your statement is what happens when you mix politics with religion. Can you imagine how one of our Arab friends might take your comment? A Jew is every bit as lost as a Muslim. There is no difference either inside or outside of Christ.

167 posted on 08/08/2006 8:32:56 AM PDT by HarleyD ("Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures" Luke 24:45)
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To: HarleyD; P-Marlowe; xzins; blue-duncan; Buggman; Alex Murphy; Lee N. Field; Gamecock
Your statement is what happens when you mix politics with religion.

Indeed, they confuse criticism of Israeli politics or criticism of rabbinic Judaism was "cursing Israel". IOW, they have a view of pronouncing a "curse" upon someone that is not biblical.

"I will bless those who bless you [Abraham], And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." (Gen. 12:3)

How is it that those of us who identify with father Abraham through the Seed, Jesus Christ, can be accused of "cursing" our own spiritual father?

It's a desperate accusation.

"And it shall come to pass That just as you were a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, So I will save you, and you shall be a blessing. Do not fear, Let your hands be strong. " (Zech 8:13)

As Israel is gathered into the household of faith and regrafted into the root of our salvation, they become a blessing to all nations. We pray for the increase of that salvation until the day when "the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea." (Isa. 11:9)

Whether that day is soon or far off is in God's timetable.

172 posted on 08/08/2006 8:55:49 AM PDT by topcat54
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