http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2200 A Rare Bird, A Strange Duck, One Funky Blog Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:13:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2200#comment-19573 Funky Dung Thu, 07 Sep 2006 14:52:43 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2200#comment-19573 <blockquote>I believe it is supposed to refer to all the “nations” outside the “Nation of Israel”</blockquote>Aye, it did originally mean that, but the Church is the new Israel, the new holy nation, chosen not by birth by by grace. I believe it is supposed to refer to all the “nations” outside the “Nation of Israel”Aye, it did originally mean that, but the Church is the new Israel, the new holy nation, chosen not by birth by by grace.]]> http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2200#comment-8692 Wittenberg Gate Wed, 01 Mar 2006 21:07:23 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2200#comment-8692 <strong>Christian Carnival CXI...</strong> This week's scheduled host seems to be out of communication, so we are filling in here at Wittenberg Gate, for the St. David's Day/Ash Wednesday edition of the Christian Carnival. Books Contending that Donald Miller doesn't understand jazz music, Ha... Christian Carnival CXI…

This week's scheduled host seems to be out of communication, so we are filling in here at Wittenberg Gate, for the St. David's Day/Ash Wednesday edition of the Christian Carnival. Books Contending that Donald Miller doesn't understand jazz music, Ha…]]> http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2200#comment-327 John Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2200#comment-327 The jump from saying that Jesus was speaking of the gentiles to meaning that he was speaking of people outside the church is somewhat suspect.<br /><br />Also, are we sure that's the meaning we'd apply ot "the nations" that it's not a term including both jews and gentiles?<br /><br />But as to the actual content of your post: right on! :)
Also, are we sure that's the meaning we'd apply ot "the nations" that it's not a term including both jews and gentiles?

But as to the actual content of your post: right on! ]]> http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2200#comment-328 Funky Dung Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2200#comment-328 The phrase "the nations" is used extensively in Scripture and aas far as I know, I almost always means those outside the faith. Before Christ, that meant the gentiles. http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2200#comment-329 Jerry Nora Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2200#comment-329 John, I think we can be pretty sure of that distinction from everything I've read. It still exists, as non-Jews who distinguished themselves in saving Jews from the Holocaust are dubbed "Righteous among the Nations". http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2200#comment-330 Squat Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2200#comment-330 I believe it is supposed to refer to all the "nations" outside the "Nation of Israel"