Originally Posted by Sean
Originally Posted by Jeanie
Originally Posted by Sean
The Isrealites are his chosen ones from the chose land, so what does that mean for us here? I mean seriously that part just scares me to death. I know Jesus is a loving GOD, but he said the chosen ones in the bible and does that mean we are not? I have Irish, American Indian and a few other things in me no doubt, mostly Irish, but I am not a Herbrew or a true Jewish person as he would say, so does that mean I am not the chosen? Oh the bible, the great bible, so many questions.


The Bible talks about the first being last (Jews) and the last being first (Gentiles). Technically not being Jewish we are gentiles, but the Gospel is meant for all. We (LDS) believe we existed as spirit children in the pre-existence before with God and that those of us who made covenants there are of Israel. Many of us have literal roots that link us to Abraham. For instance, I am also Irish, native American (Cherokee), English, French, etc., but have been given a blessing which links me literally to the house of Israel through Ephraim (through Joseph). It basically means those who are through Abraham. I am "of Israel." Many Indians are of Mannasah. But anytime anyone accepts the Gospel even if not literally of Israel, they are "grafted" into the "tree." The Jews obviously have rejected Jesus the Christ but when He returns they will know He was and is their literal redeemer. They expected a Messiah who would come and save them in their condition quite literally (from bondage) but He saved us all from bondage from sin. When He returns, though, He will literally save them from physical destruction because they will be at the brink of it....

There is a lot of anti-Mormon hogwash which some of the members on here like to promote, but the Book of Mormon is actually a record of the Native Americans back to 600 BC. They came over from Jerusalem originally as a family. Jesus came to America and established His church here on the American continent before He ascended into Heaven (but after His resurrection). The people here experienced 300 years of peace but then went back to their warring ways. (The Incans, Mayans, Aztecs and on to the modern day Tribes that they eventually spread into).

Anyway - don't worry Sean. I have a feeling you are definitely "of Israel." Usually they are people who respond. His sheep hear His voice : )
Right Right, my old buddy came up to me yesterday who I did not know was into this bible stuff (Which is great), and says you know you are not the chosen right very low, I said I know I am not an israelite nor a real Jew and understand the Gentiles and so on, he said good it's in the bible. I know it is for all! I am not saying a real Jewish person is more holy than me or stands more of a chance, color or religion does not matter IMO, it's what is inside of you and if you really mean what you say and live for God or live the best you can and realize you are a sinner and nobody is perfect! Jeanie thanks alot, you are a good person.

BTW Pops on his side I am Irish, on my moms side her dad was American Indian or a good part of it, so thats most of my heritage right there (I know the 12 tribes had the American Indian in it correct? Meaning their equivilant). I am not saying I am closer to God because of it because I am not, but just wondering about my heritage. Whats funny IS GOD just came to me this summer, I did not come to him he seemed to rear thoughts and come into my life! I am not near all there yet, but I am starting to change, slowly but surely! Whats funny is he came to me, with the NWO stuff and the Chemtrails and so on like a warning to keep me safe and aware, I am very aware of evils now and so on (It is because of GOD!). No matter what color or what background you have I believe you can be of chosen, which is what I believe has happened to me (Although not Jewish or a REAL Jew as they said in the bible).


Jews are from the house (tribe) of Judah. The tribe I come through and many now in the latter days is Ephraim who was a son of Joseph if my memory serves me - connected that way at least. Anyone through the loins of the son's of Israel..... Manasah (sp?) is generally what the Indian's have proven to have come through from what we (Mormons) have witnessed at least. I suppose it would be the tribe we are predominant with. The Jews were given the gospel first, but obviously rejected it. (The first shall be last and the last shall be first). We were last....but now have it and they don't. (They made that choice by rejecting Jesus as the Christ). Anyway...its interesting, isn't it? But can be confusing.