But are the Israelites Christians? That is what needs to be clarified because Romans 9:3-4 clearly state that the laws, covenants and promises pertain to the Israelites, not any other nation and not Christians.
Yes, particularly Jeremiah 31:1 which states:
And Jeremiah 31:31
Who are the neighbors verse 34 is a continuation of verse 33 which is talking about Israel. It means that no longer will people like Paul have to go around teaching the remnant of Israel to repent because Israel will already...
Sure it is rubbish to you, but it is clear what the Bible says.
If the israelites are Christians, then why does the bible go through all of the trouble to explain the lineage from Adam to Christ? I suppose it does not matter if you are Israel or not by lineage and where does the Bible say that...
Read the bible and you'll find out. I already pointed out the relevant scriptures to you. @Wandering Monk probably knows. Ask him. But just to clarify. Beliefs are not truth. But if I were to say what I believe in, I would say it is the truth. And what is the truth? Psalms 119:142
My point is Paul was of the tribe of Benjamin, not the tribe of Judah. I explained why he called himself Jew. He's saying that he's from the House of Judah. The house of Judah consists of the three tribes (Judah, Benjamin, Levi).
You're the one who said that genetic sampling was used to trace the lineage of the Jewish people. I asked if it was done before allowing the people to possess the land? You still have provided no response to this.
You don't believe in the Bible, but you believe that the United Nations restored Israel and that the people living there who were once scattered are the correct people? Let me ask you this: Was the supposed genetic sampling done before or after allowing the people who claim to be Jews settle in...
I was citing this Syria Palaestina - Wikipedia. I could have mis-interpreted exactly where Paul resided. Nevertheless, at one point the Kingdom of Judah housed three tribes, Judah, Benjamin and Levi so when Paul referred to himself as a Jew, it is because he is identifying himself as a member of...