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Well how much money do the non-terrorist muzzrats send to Hamas? Palestinian is a made up word. Philistine is the correct moniker.
John 18:36
Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
The Isaiah 60:14 and Revelation 3:12 are connected.
"which cometh down out of heaven from my God"
Scripture reveals that the Holy Spirit which cometh down from heaven is like the kingdom of God coming down to earth.And is also referrred to as Mount Zion and the city of the Living God.
Combine that which who is an Israelite and what do you get?Spiritual Israel.
How is it that some people will spiritualize Mystery Babylon,the kingdom of darkness,but the kingdom of God has to be a physical kingdom for them to believe?
Vast numbers of Jews from around the world are moving to Israel. And that is in spite of the threats from the God hating nations. Your understanding of the Bible is zero when it comes to Israel.
Yes, Zionism began at the end of the 19th century. It is a good thing, not evil. it led to the formation of the state of Israel, which is according to God's will. You don't have to like it, but it is fact.
"Israel does not have to be at war........" What planet do you live on? Israel has been under attack since independence in 1948. Leaving aside any spiritual issues, Israel is simply defending itself. Should Ukraine just let Russia take over? How about China take over Taiwan? Let's just allow North Korea to occupy South Korea. China would love to take over Australia. Let's send them an invitation. I wish you could see how absurd you are.
If they were smart they'd surrender and save what they have left. If they keep going they will eventually lose everything
True, but quite a lot of those emigrants are Arabs.
You mean Russia, of course. Russia is broke, running out of weaponry and their military is run by a dinosaur mentality. Ukraine's economy is growing and they are now exporting weapons developed as a result of Russia's attack. Talk about an own goal...........
And some think all jews are the same. Even the Christians.
There is a parable that should be considered here:
Mathew 18:23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
27 Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
30 And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.
31 So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
33 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
By this parable I understand that God holds us accountable for how we treat people of different religion.
If I was to address you as a "Ziorat" because of the theological difference between us, the conversation that would follow would probably not be of much value.
We can do no greater damage to the testimony of Christ than by entertaining a mean spirit.
Perhaps Greater Russia is simply defending itself, Greater China is simply defending itself, Greater North Korea is simply defending itself.
I hope you find this absurd too.
Why in the world are you speaking for 'they'? Good grief c'mon already SPEAK FOR YOURSELF you're not 'they's spokesperson by a long shot or short shot
At the risk of repeating myself again and again, but I think it can never be overstated, they only gather information from their echo chamber sources.
They are really are way out of their depth, it is simply the truth.
Russia has been trying to take over Europe since the end of ww2. Russia supplies natural gas to almost half of it along with other utilities. They use this as leverage.they will not stop at Ukraine.
A rather key difference is Israel being the focal point of prophecy such as:
Several scriptures, particularly in the Old Testament prophets like Zechariah 12 & 14, Ezekiel 38-39 (Gog of Magog), and Joel 3, describe nations rising against Israel in the latter days, leading to conflict, but ultimately God's intervention to defend Jerusalem and His people. Key passages speak of global opposition to Jerusalem, with nations gathering to attack, but God promising to protect it.
- Zechariah 12:2-3: "Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of staggering to all the surrounding peoples... and when all the nations of the earth gather against it".
- Zechariah 14:2: "For I will gather all the nations to battle against Jerusalem...".
- Ezekiel 38:15-16: Describes Gog of the land of Magog coming against Israel with a vast army in the "latter years" (or "latter days").
- Joel 3:1-2: "For behold, in those days and in that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the valley of Jehoshaphat...".
We are called to love all this is so true....but we are also told to hate evil...where's the balance.
Loving a people does not mean to tolerate there evil ways. Religion is a far cry from relationship. Truth is not what you believe but in whom you believe. Light has no affiliation with darkness.
We are told to occupy untill Christ comes back. That does not mean that we become a door mat to all that seek to destroy us.
God in his mercy does warn others and has given many examples in the old testament of how he deals with those who refuse to obey his warnings. Whether it is a drought, famine, fire from heaven or raising and enabling a army to fight against a persistent foe he will do it.
His long suffering does have a end seen many times in the scriptures. Note that our lamb of God returns as the lion of Judah.
We should never seek the destruction of a people or person but when it becomes relentless evil towards you and yours God's will be done.
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