chosen people

[rashimae]

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who do you think are the chosen people??

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in the OT: Israelites...

now with the NT: Mankind...

[rashimae]

yah...
but who are the first fruits??

[tripwire]

The Jewish nation is often referred to as "the Chosen People." Many people (including Jews) are uncomfortable with this idea. They perceive the concept of a "Chosen People" as racist and mindful of the Nazi concept of a supreme "Aryan" nation. It appears to contradict the accepted Western ideal of all people being equal before God. When the Torah refers to the Jewish people as "chosen," it is not in any way asserting that Jews are racially superior. Americans, Russians, Europeans, Asians and Ethiopians are all part of that "chosen people" (metaphorically speaking). It is impossible to define choseness as anything related to race, since Jews are racially diverse. Yet while the term "Chosen People" (Am Nivchar) does not mean racially superior, choseness does imply a special uniqueness. Historically, it goes back to Abraham. Abraham lived in a nation steeped in idolatry, which he concluded was contradicted by the reality of design in nature. So Abraham came to a belief in God, and took upon himself the mission of teaching others of the monotheistic ideal. Abraham was even willing to suffer persecution for his beliefs. After years of enormous effort, dedication and a willingness to accept the responsibility to be God's representative in this world, God chose Abraham and his descendents to be the teachers of this monotheistic message. In other words it is not so much that God chose the Jews; it is more accurate that the Jews (through Abraham) chose God. Choseness was not part of God's "original plan." Initially all of humanity was to serve the role of God's messengers, but after the fall of Adam, humanity lost that privilege, and it was open for grabs. Only Abraham chose to take the mantel. If others would have (and they were offered the choice), they too would have joined in this special covenant which was sealed upon the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. If a privilege is offered to everyone willing to pay the necessary price, nobody can protest that those willing to make the extra effort are being shown favoritism. For example: It is reasonable that an employee who agrees to work overtime, attend training seminars, and manage special projects, should be entitled to a performance bonus -- particularly if each employee was given the same opportunity. The essence of being chosen means responsibility. It is a responsibility to change the world -- not by converting everyone to Judaism, but by living as a model community upheld by ethics, morals and beliefs of one God. In that way, we can influence the rest of mankind, a "light unto the nations" (Isaiah 42:6). Mi dos centimos. God Bless.

[rcruman]

if this Thread talking about "GOD chosen People" then let the bible give the answer who are the chosen people of God. Let God reveal it because He selected it.

Peace!

[amingb]

:: Jerusalem ... Chosen by God

Jerusalem is mentioned over 800 times in the Bible. (Interestingly - not once in the Koran!)

This is the ONE place in all of the world, that Jehovah God - the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - has singled out and called "His Own".

"But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel." 2 Chronicles 6:6 (KJV)

"For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually." 2 Chronicles 7:16 (KJV)

"....God had said to David and to Solomon his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen before all the tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever" 2 Chronicles 33:7 (KJV)

"For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation." Psalm 132:13 (KJV)

"If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning." Psalm 137:5 (KJV)


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:: a Chosen People

"Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the LORD, and ... I will take you to me for a people ... and I will be to you a God: and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God ..." Exodus 6:6-7 (KJV)

"For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth." Deuteronomy 14:2 (KJV)

"And ye shall be holy unto me: for I the LORD am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine." Leviticus 20:26 (KJV)

"For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure." Psalm 135:4 (KJV)

It is the Jews who the Choosen People .... But Salvation is to All Mankind.

[amingb]

The Jews Controlled the Worlds Economy ... the new world order comes from the Jews ... mao cguro na cla ang Choosen People By God.

[rcruman]

the chosen people in our time, the last days:

9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
1 Peter 2:9-10

19 And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.
20 Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them.
21 And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD.
22 And ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.
Jeremiah 30:19-22

and these are the People of God in these last days.
The Kingdom of God was removed or was taken from Israel.

Peace!

[amingb]

the chosen people in our time, the last days:

9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
1 Peter 2:9-10

19 And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.
20 Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them.
21 And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD.
22 And ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.
Jeremiah 30:19-22

and these are the People of God in these last days.
The Kingdom of God was removed or was taken from Israel.

Peace!

the chosen people in our time, the last days:

9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
1 Peter 2:9-10

19 And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.
20 Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them.
21 And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD.
22 And ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.
Jeremiah 30:19-22

and these are the People of God in these last days.
The Kingdom of God was removed or was taken from Israel.

Peace!

Okay ko ana bro .. in the last days.

[NASYO]

Forgotten children, conform a new faith,
Avidity and lust controlled by hate.
Never ending search for your shattered sanity,
Souls of Damnation in their own reality.