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To: HarleyD
I believe that to be more specific as to what Christians should do

I do to, but the bigger question is, how does one define what it means to ‘walk humbly’ with ones God as there is no gate with the name of ‘Christian’ in the new Temple that comes down from the heavens. There are only 12 gates and upon them are the names of the 12 tribes of Israel. (Eph 2:11-22)

28 posted on 01/18/2013 7:54:40 PM PST by patlin ("Knowledge is a powerful source that is 2nd to none but God" ConstitutionallySpeaking 2011)
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To: patlin
There are only 12 gates and upon them are the names of the 12 tribes of Israel. (Eph 2:11-22)

Gentiles are considered part of Israel:

And for those who simply cannot fathom that Gentiles are part of Israel, I would point out the salvation of widow Zarephath and Naaman. (Luke 4:25-27) Being a member of the 12 tribes is a matter of the heart-not a physical descendant.

As for which tribe we belong to, like everything else the 12 tribes of Israel were corrupt. God will reconstitute the 12 tribes. I don't mean to post such a long passage but it does explain it here:

How we are all graphed into the new 12 tribes of Israel I'm not sure. But if God can create the universe then I suspect it won't be difficult for Him to get us to stand is twelve lines. With our adoption comes placement into His family.
29 posted on 01/19/2013 3:59:28 AM PST by HarleyD
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