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To: Alan Markoff who wrote (24015)	1/31/1999 5:46:00 PM
From: Jamey	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 39621

Alan this is what Matthew Henry commentary has to say about the fullness of the gentiles. "Of all judgments, spiritual judgments are the sorest; of these the apostle is here speaking. The restoration of the Jews is, in the course of things, far less improbable than the call of the Gentiles to be the children of Abraham; and though others now possess these privileges, it will not hinder their being admitted again. By rejecting the gospel, and by their indignation at its being preached to the Gentiles, the Jews were become enemies to God; yet they are still to be favoured for the sake of their pious fathers. Though at present they are enemies to the gospel, for their hatred to the Gentiles; yet, when God's time is come, that will no longer exist, and God's love to their fathers will be remembered. True grace seeks not to confine God's favour. Those who find mercy themselves, should endeavour that through their mercy others also may obtain mercy. Not that the Jews will be restored to have their priesthood, and temple, and ceremonies again; an end is put to all these; but they are to be brought to believe in Christ, the true Messaih whom they crucified, and become one sheep-fold with the Gentiles, under Christ the Great Shepherd. The captivities of Israel, their dispersion, and their being shut out from the church, are emblems of the believer's corrections for doing wrong; and the continued care of the Lord towards that people, and the final mercy and blessed restoration intended for them, show the patience and love of God." Also your comment about the true Israel. I honestly am still researching that. As you can see, many people differ on that doctrine. I think in my heart, that the Jews who followed Christ in the Kingdom Age that has been delayed due to unbelief will rule in God's Kingdom here on earth. The Jews and Gentiles that were saved during the Age of Grace, see Acts 9, will rule and reign in Heaven. God tells us (Age of Grace) that we allready have a position in Heaven. Paul says we do not know Jesus after the flesh, but we worship Him as a glorified spiritual Jesus in Heaven at the right side of His Father. That seems plain and reasonable to me. Santiago