The Bible contains numerous verses that explain why God chose the people of Israel and the purpose behind this divine election. Here are some key verses:
Deuteronomy 7:6 (NIV): "For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession."
Exodus 19:5-6 (NIV): "Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites."
Genesis 12:2-3 (NIV): "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse, and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you."
Isaiah 43:1 (NIV): "But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: 'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.'"
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV): "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"
These verses collectively emphasize that God chose Israel as His special people for a purpose:
1. To be a holy and treasured nation.
2. To serve as a kingdom of priests and a light to the nations.
3. To fulfill God's covenant promises made to Abraham.
4. To be a blessing to the world, ultimately through the coming of the Messiah (Jesus).
5. To demonstrate God's faithfulness and love.
These are just a few of the verses that illustrate the divine election of Israel and the purpose behind it in the biblical narrative.
Naturally, you are welcome to believe as you please. I will remind you that God, himself, did not write the Bible. Its a history written by the very people who claim to have been chosen. Turning a blind eye to that fact is foolishness.
Clearly chosen to do evil. Now is that Yahweh that is evil?
Why did the first Christian’s believe Jesus was sent to save us from the evil god Yahweh ? Kinda destroys the whole chosen people argument. But to find this perspective takes a curious and analytical mind. It seems you have that gift too.
9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
In Revelation 2:9, Jesus is addressing the church in Smyrna. The reference to "them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan" likely refers to a group within the city of Smyrna who claimed to be Jews but were not true followers of God.
This language suggests that there were individuals or a faction in Smyrna who may have identified as Jews outwardly but did not truly follow the faith or principles of Judaism. Instead, they were acting in opposition to the message of Jesus and His teachings, which is why Jesus referred to them as the "synagogue of Satan." This is not a condemnation of all Jews but a specific reference to those who opposed the early Christian community in Smyrna.
It's important to interpret this verse within the context of the letter to the church in Smyrna and the language often used in the book of Revelation to convey spiritual truths and challenges faced by early Christians.
I have read and studied the Bible, as well as many other ancient texts. I continue to do this.
I remain unconvinced of who chose them or for what purpose by any account.
The Bible contains numerous verses that explain why God chose the people of Israel and the purpose behind this divine election. Here are some key verses:
These verses collectively emphasize that God chose Israel as His special people for a purpose:
1. To be a holy and treasured nation.
2. To serve as a kingdom of priests and a light to the nations.
3. To fulfill God's covenant promises made to Abraham.
4. To be a blessing to the world, ultimately through the coming of the Messiah (Jesus).
5. To demonstrate God's faithfulness and love.
These are just a few of the verses that illustrate the divine election of Israel and the purpose behind it in the biblical narrative.
Naturally, you are welcome to believe as you please. I will remind you that God, himself, did not write the Bible. Its a history written by the very people who claim to have been chosen. Turning a blind eye to that fact is foolishness.
Even God can draw a straight line with a crooked stick.
Then you should pray for discernment. The Bible is pretty clear in that regard.
Clearly chosen to do evil. Now is that Yahweh that is evil?
Why did the first Christian’s believe Jesus was sent to save us from the evil god Yahweh ? Kinda destroys the whole chosen people argument. But to find this perspective takes a curious and analytical mind. It seems you have that gift too.
Can you cite any sources for any of your fairytale claims above?
Revelation 2:9
9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
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In Revelation 2:9, Jesus is addressing the church in Smyrna. The reference to "them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan" likely refers to a group within the city of Smyrna who claimed to be Jews but were not true followers of God.
This language suggests that there were individuals or a faction in Smyrna who may have identified as Jews outwardly but did not truly follow the faith or principles of Judaism. Instead, they were acting in opposition to the message of Jesus and His teachings, which is why Jesus referred to them as the "synagogue of Satan." This is not a condemnation of all Jews but a specific reference to those who opposed the early Christian community in Smyrna.
It's important to interpret this verse within the context of the letter to the church in Smyrna and the language often used in the book of Revelation to convey spiritual truths and challenges faced by early Christians.
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