Just who are the people of Israel today in this world , according to the word of God??

Answer 1

Most modern scholars simply do not grasp the significance of Bible prophecies that indicate the current locations of the so-called Lost Tribes.


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Scholars and Bible students have long pondered the whereabouts of the Lost Tribes of Israel. Many assume that they disappeared from history after a period of captivity in ancient Assyria, or wandered back to Jerusalem to become known as Jews. Others claim to have "found" the Lost Tribes in some remote corner of the globe. However, these speculative ideas neglect what the Bible reveals and history records about the Israelite tribes.
Most modern scholars simply do not grasp the significance of Bible prophecies that indicate the current locations of the so-called Lost Tribes. While many prophecies were sealed "until the time of the end" (Danie1 12:4), predictions about the tribes of Israel were meant to be understood just before the return of Jesus Christ! These remarkable prophecies are coming alive today!

Specific Characteristics

Nearly 4,000 years ago, God revealed to Jacob specific characteristics that would identify the descendants of his 12 sons "in the last days" (Genesis 49:1). Moses recorded similar prophecies approximately three centuries later (Deuteronomy 33).
While many professing Christians assume that these Old Testament prophecies are no longer relevant, nothing could be further from the truth! We are living at a time when we can look back at events and recognize how these ancient prophecies have been fulfilled by nations that exist today!
The Scriptures foretold that Judah would produce the Messiah, would be a dark-eyed people noted for their adherence to the Old Testament laws of God, and would be like a roused lion at the neck of their enemies (Genesis 49:8–12)—an apt description of Jews in the modern nation of Israel. But what about the other tribes?

Not Always Lost

It is important to realize that the so-called "lost" tribes have not always been lost. Jesus told His 12 disciples to go "to the lost sheep of the house of Israel" (Matthew 10:6). To fulfill that mission, the location of the Israelite tribes had to be known! The book of James is addressed to "the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad" (James 1:1). James was writing to a known audience. Josephus, a Jew, records that in the 1st century ad, "the ten tribes are beyond the Euphrates till now, and are an immense multitude" (Antiquities of the Jews, 11:5:2). They were in Parthia—the area south of the Caspian Sea—where Israelites had gone into captivity centuries earlier.
In the early 4th century ad, Eusebius recorded that the Apostle Thomas went to Parthia and Andrew went to Scythia—areas near the Black and Caspian Seas where the Israelites were located (History of the Church, 3:1:1). Early traditions also link the ministries of Bartholomew and Philip to these same areas, indicating that the Apostles knew the location of the Israelite tribes in their day.
In order to understand prophecy today, it is vital to know the identity and location of the modern Israelite nations, because tumultuous events that will occur just before Christ’s return will affect everyone living in these nations (see Jeremiah 30:7).
The prophet Isaiah, describing the scattered tribes’ return to Jerusalem, writes: "Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the north and from the west, and from the land of Sinim" (Isaiah 49:12). The scattered tribes are to the north and the west of Jerusalem. But how can we distinguish among them? This is one reason that the national characteristics listed in Genesis 49 and Deuteronomy 33 are important.

Children of Joseph

These prophecies reveal that the children of Joseph—Manasseh and Ephraim—would be the most prominent Israelite peoples at the end of the age, beginning around 1800ad—2,520 years after they were taken into captivity. The descendants of Manasseh were prophesied to become a great nation, and Ephraim would become a company (or multitude) of nations (Genesis 35:11; 48:19). Together, they would inherit the choice places of the earth, possess the gates of their enemies, colonize around the world and be a generous people contributing to the welfare of mankind (Genesis 22:17–18; 49:22–26).
These promises have been fulfilled by the United States, the British, and the British Commonwealth nations. No other nations come close to matching these end-time descriptions. The details of this topic are far too complex to cover completely in a brief article; for further information, please write for your free copy of our informative booklet, The United States and Great Britain in Prophecy.

Tantalizing Clues

Other brief descriptions given in Genesis 49 reveal tantalizing clues about the modern-day descendants of the "lost" tribes.
The tribe of Reuben was to become a populous nation exhibiting the might and dignity of a firstborn, but would be "unstable as water" and prone to gratifying sexual passions (Genesis 49:3–4; Deuteronomy 33:6). Modern-day France, descended from Gauls whose origin was Israel, fits this description well. When a French prime minister keeps a mistress openly, it raises no eyebrows. For centuries, France had a colonial empire, and French was the language of diplomacy. Yet France’s preeminence has waned in favor of the U.S. and British Commonwealth nations.
The tribe of Dan was prophesied to be "a serpent by the way" (Genesis 49:17); its wandering people would leave their mark in place names such as Denmark.
Zebulun was to dwell by the sea and be a "haven for ships" (v. 13), and to "rejoice… in your going out" (Deuteronomy 33:18–19). This suggests a coastal sea-faring people with thriving trade—like the Dutch.
Gad was to "dwell as a lion" and play a leading role among nations as one that "administered the justice" (vv. 20–21). This calls to mind Switzerland—neutral since the 1500s, highly militarized with a focus on defense and the home of numerous international organizations.
Simeon and Levi were to be scattered among the tribes, because of their violent disposition and self-willed actions (Genesis 49:5–7). Yet Levites were to be teachers of the statutes of God among the tribes (Deuteronomy 33:8–11), and were selected to serve in the temple because of their musical talents (1 Chronicles 15:16–22).
Asher was to "be rich, and… yield royal dainties" and deal in iron, bronze and oil (Genesis 49:20; Deuteronomy 33:24–25). Issachar is described as "a strong donkey lying down between two burdens" (Genesis 49:14–15), Napthali as a "deer let loose" that "uses beautiful words" (v. 21) and Benjamin as a "ravenous wolf" (v. 27)
These ancient prophecies—which were intended to be understood in the last days—explain the location and end-time roles of the modern Israelite nations. The Church that Jesus Christ founded was commissioned to inform the peoples of these nations why they were blessed, and what their future holds.

—Douglas S. Winnail

Answer 2

I think God speaks to different religions around the world, but I think Mormonism is just another way to splinter Christianity into smaller and smaller sects, the differing ideas of which are not essential to the religion and are simply seceding in their pride. I understand this to be very opinionated though-- such deviations from the main Church reflect a rather literal bent.

Answer 3

Emily, this is an incredibly important question. Knowing the true answer to this will open a person's understanding of the Bible in quantum leaps!

One answerer already gave the correct answer, but I seldom post the answer because it is too long and involved. I much prefer to let folks read the proofs of the truth for themselves, so the links below are the places to go.

This is absolutely the best place to start, most of the other writers have started from this point and repeat and expand on what is taught here:

http://angelmessage.org/judahs_sceptre/index.html

Then, prayerfully read these articles / sites, and before y'all get too wound up, one of them is from an Orthodox Jew in Israel:

http://www.ucg.org/booklets/US/

http://www.britam.org/

http://www.cog21.org/abip.html

http://www.soundchristian.com/man/

http://stevenmcollins.com/index.html

http://www.pcog.org/Default.asp?sitemapId=LiteratureQuip&LitList=44&id=3598

DISCLAIMER: It is my purpose guide folks to websites that have truth that they seek, I do not agree with every single thing on every single website (Ok CMW?).

Answer 4

The Christian church is the "New Israel".

The Jews messed up ... big time:

Mat 21:42 Jesus saith to them: Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? By the Lord this has been done; and it is wonderful in our eyes.
Mat 21:43 Therefore I say to you that the kingdom of God shall be taken from you and shall be given to a nation yielding the fruits thereof.
Mat 21:44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it shall grind him to powder.
Mat 21:45 And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they knew that he spoke of them.

And now, there is no salvation outside the Christian church:

1Pe 2:5 Be you also as living stones built up, a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
1Pe 2:6 Wherefore it is said in the scripture: Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious. And he that shall believe in him shall not be confounded.
1Pe 2:7 To you therefore that believe, he is honour: but to them that believe not, the stone which the builders rejected, the same is made the head of the corner:
1Pe 2:8 And a stone of stumbling and a rock of scandal, to them who stumble at the word, neither do believe, whereunto also they are set.
1Pe 2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people: that you may declare his virtues, who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:
1Pe 2:10 Who in times past were not a people: but are now the people of God. Who had not obtained mercy: but now have obtained mercy.

The modern day state of Israel is a political construct that has little in common with the Israel of old, except perhaps for a bit of the land, and a pronounced tendency towards both atheism and apostacy.

Answer 5

The ones referred to at Matthew 24:45.

Answer 6

Israel is Israel, period.
They r the chosen people of God.
God has never broken a promise to anyone.
He still is the God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob.
His people Israel r His people Israel.
The church is the church, we r not Israel, we never have been.
The church is the body of Christ, Israel r the children of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob.
We r spirital children of Abraham, Israel r His natural children.

Answer 7

The House of Israel, not House of Judah, migrated north and west into europe then to North America.

1Ki 11:29 And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field:
1Ki 11:30 And Ahijah caught the new garment that was on him, and rent it in twelve pieces:
1Ki 11:31 And he said to Jeroboam, Take thee ten pieces: for thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee:

Joseph's land.

Deu 33:13 And of Joseph he said, Blessed of the LORD be his land, for the precious things of heaven, for the dew, and for the deep that coucheth beneath,
Deu 33:14 And for the precious fruits brought forth by the sun, and for the precious things put forth by the moon,
Deu 33:15 And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills,
Deu 33:16 And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from his brethren.
Deu 33:17 His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh.

Then there is spiritual Israel.

Gal 3:7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.

Rom 9:8 That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.

Rom 9:6 Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:
Rom 9:7 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.

Rom 11:17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;
Rom 11:18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
Rom 11:19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in.
Rom 11:20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
Rom 11:21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.
Rom 11:22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
Rom 11:23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again.
Rom 11:24 For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert graffed contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be graffed into their own olive tree?

Answer 8

Jews still living in Isreal and Christians.

Answer 9

The 144,000 that are going up in heaven.

Revelation 14

Answer 10

Whoever accepts Jesus Christ as their Savior.