Interesting response to the logical argument Paul puts forth in almost every epistle about christians being the fulfillment...the "true Israel" or "true circumcision" as he puts it.
Too bad you don't have anything more sensical to say.
Dear Siena,
You appear to have a wish to be argumentative. I do not.
I have considered the arguments you bring forth in the past
and do not find them persuasive. Perhaps you do and I’m
perfectly happy for you to choose to believe them wholeheartedly.
I’ve no wish to rehash them, now that I reached personal
conviction in the matters we are referring to.
Instead, as much as it depends on me, I wish to be at peace with all
men, as the Scriptures command. This includes those with whom
I disagree about things that are not central tenants of the Gospel.
In my personal experience here on FR, those who wish to argue
can find that argument, but at the end of the thread, neither
side has changed their opinion. Not surprising, since these same
issues have been around for hundreds of years. I’ve also learned
that those who wish to always argue are not pleasant to be around.
Having said that, I suggested you take it up directly with the
Apostle Paul, who left us many inspired books to study. Let each
be convinced in his own mind.
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needs
not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
I wish you profitable study - particularly on this momentous day
of destruction and finality.
best,
ampu