WHat Nation is being mentioned in following verse of Holy Bible
Jesusas pointed out in the parable of the vineyard that after him shall come the Lord of vineyard and added:
"The kingdom of God shall be taken form you and given to a nation bringing forth fruits thereof." Matthew 21:43)
Is Jesusas trying to say that the Prophet who was to come after him was not to be of the Israelites, but from another nation - their brethren, the Ishmaelites.
2006-12-13 12:12:38 · 10 answers · asked by naseertx 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It means that the church, which was offered first to the Jews, went instead to the gentiles since the Jewish people for the most part rejected Jesus as their messiah. There is nothing in this verse that suggests that there is to be another prophet after Jesus.
2006-12-13 12:24:53 · answer #1 · answered by Randy G 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jesus makes no mention of a prophet to come after Him.
You have listened to some false prophet's twisted interpretation of the Bible.
It might be wishful thinking for a Muslim.
However, the nation that the Kingdom will be given to is described as a nation bringing forth the fruits (of the Kingdom).
The Ishmaelites do not bring forth the fruits of God's Kingdom.
2006-12-13 12:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Greek word translated "nation" is ethnos. It can mean a particular nation tribe or people group, or it can refer to all non- Jewish people. The apostle Paul uses the term for Gentile Christians.
What Jesus is saying is that because the nation of Israel as a whole rejected Him as the Messiah, the Gospel would be preched to the Gentiles.
This interpretation is consistent with Old Testament prophecies that the Messiah would bring salvation to all people, not just the Jews.
There are no Old Testament scriptures to indicate that the kingdom would be given to the Ishmaelites, and in light of other New Testament revelation, it would be impossible to interpret this passage to be referring to them.
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2006-12-13 12:25:08 · answer #3 · answered by revulayshun 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Being God’s dedicated people was conditional. Only if they strictly obeyed God’s voice and kept his covenant would they be his “special property.” Sadly, the Israelites failed to meet these requirements. After rejecting the Messiah sent by God in the first century C.E., they lost their privileged position. God was no longer “the God of Israel.” And the natural Israelites were no longer God’s dedicated people.
Did this mean that God was now to be without a dedicated people? No. Quoting the psalmist, Jesus Christ foretold: “Did you never read in the Scriptures, ‘The stone that the builders rejected is the one that has become the chief cornerstone. From Jehovah this has come to be, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? This is why I say to you, The kingdom of God will be taken from you and be given to a nation producing its fruits.”
The “nation producing its fruits” proved to be the Christian congregation. During his earthly sojourn, Jesus chose its first prospective members. But on the day of Pentecost 33 C.E., it was Jehovah God himself who founded the Christian congregation by pouring out his holy spirit upon its first members, numbering about 120.
The apostle Peter later wrote, this newly formed congregation then became “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for special possession.”
Christ’s followers, anointed with God’s spirit, were now a dedicated nation, “the Israel of God.”
2006-12-13 13:57:02 · answer #4 · answered by BJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It basically means that the Jewish (Israelite) nation had lost thier favored position with God, thus paving the way for "the nation bringing forth fruits," the Christian congregation, which was formed in 33 C.E., when the first members of the Christian congregation were annointed with Holy Spirit. At that point, people of ALL nations were called to become a "people for his name." Acts 15:14.
2006-12-13 12:25:49 · answer #5 · answered by C. J. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually , this nation would be one of loyal followers, no matter where they lived. The Jews had been promised to become a nation of Kings and Priests and at one time, they really had those. However, they rejected their own Messiah and thus the promise was taken from them.
In Galations 3; 28 and 29 , Paul states that a Christian is neither Jew nor Greek , male or female, but they are all one, and also , if they belong to Christ , then they r the true heirs of Abraham according to God's promise.
2006-12-13 12:23:04 · answer #6 · answered by jaguarboy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In the following text it shows that the Pharisees had the same authority as Peter is claimed to have.
Mat 23:13 But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.
In this it is sure that they too have the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven, how else can they shut it against men, if they do not have it.
But what happened to these scribes and Pharasees. And it would be taken away from any nation that do not bring forth the fruits of the Kingdom of God.
Mat 21:43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
Then again. Where is the Kingdom of God?
Luk 17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:
Luk 17:21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
(This was the same guys who had the keys of heaven)
Jesus Christ is found within His Holy Apostolic Church. The Church that fulfills his commandment.
2006-12-13 12:26:59 · answer #7 · answered by K 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps you need the Bigger PICTURE?
(Luke 21:24) And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, UNTIL THE TIMES OF THE GENTILES BE FULFILLED.
GOD used the Nation Israel to DISPLAY What HE intended for a People TO BE CALLED BY "HIS NAME!" IF you will read the Entire OT, you will see how MANY TIMES God tried to get His people to SHOW THE WORLD what HE was like!
The JEWS failed over and over AGAIN! The JEWS rejected JESUS, and thus the Nation Israel WAS DISPERSED AMONG THE GENTILES!
Christians, [John 3:3 & John 7:38-39] have been given that RESPONSIBILITY AND PRIVILEGE!
"Till the Time of the Gentiles BE FULFILLED!" Then God will Restore the JEW!
Thanks, RR
2006-12-13 12:26:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Taken from Israel and given to the Gentiles. The jews rejected that Jesus had come and therefore the gentiles was grafted in.
2006-12-13 12:17:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Peoples.
Actually..Gentile nation.
2006-12-13 12:16:05 · answer #10 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋