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Sun, 12 July 2009 02:59

GWB
Messages: 708
Registered: March 2008
Location: Louisville, Ky area

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Hey Folks!

I have been blessed by all of the posts lately. I have been very busy helping my daughter with her second child. Whew!

The Lord has been dealing with me about really knowing Him at His return; to REALLY know Him.

I will overcome in all things and go up in the first fruits rapture in Jesus Name. We won't be here to see the reaction to our not being in this forum one day!

Because of His soon return, and the condition of my heart as being vital to me lately, I have been in Revelation.

Revelation 12 speaks of "the woman." I went over the Revelation tapes recently. He says that the woman is believed to be Israel. He also believed that the woman would be birthed out of the church. Correct me on any of this if I am wrong or confused.

Question: If we have been grafted (graffed?) into the vine of Abraham, why aren't believers considered Israel? Why aren't overcomers considered Israel? I don't get it.

There is an old and new covenant; OT, NT. The early church was Israel. Could this be why most of us at OO have such a problem with "the church?" Please know that I do believe there are believers in the system, even Catholics. I also believe what we were taught at FA about pagan holidays and idols, etc. The system can used of God, just like anything else, if He needs to reach someone.

If we are Israel, to me, Rev. 12 is a lot more clear to me. There is revival among the Jewish people; 400 recently in NYC. I give to Jewish Voice Ministries and that is where I hear about the Jewish people. My mom loves Israel and that love was passed on to me. I love Dr. Freeman for teaching us so much about her as a nation and her people.

Any help or comments would be very much appreciated. I have a break tonight, so I get to post something! Like I said, if I am way off on a tangent, let me know and explain it to me.

Blessings,

GWB

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