Explaining What “Gentiles” Are

This is actually going to be a very short post today, however, it contains very key knowledge regarding the Bible and end time prophecy.

Getting right to it.

In several instances in the Bible, particularly in the NT (As well as  a few times in the OT) we come across the word “Gentile” or “Gentiles”.  In Luke 21:24, we read

“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 by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.”

First, lets identify exactly what a Gentile is.  There are a few definitions, but all yield the same point:  Gentiles certainly have not yet overrun Israel, and the last time they did was more than seventy years ago, and it is documented in the Bible.

Definition 1:  Someone who is not Jewish

Definition 2: A Christian

Definition 3: A non-Mormon (Mormons consider people who are not members of their church to be gentiles.)

Israel is, the last time I checked, an Israeli, Jewish state.  Now here’s a fun fact:  Two Palestinians attempted to infiltrate Israel’s border last night, but Egyptian Security Forces shot and killed them.  Overrun Israel, the infiltrators did not.

Now, you could say that Christians will overrun it someday, and that may be so.  However, if we look at Israel in the right light, they’re actually doing quite well right now, especially when compared to past times.  No SCUD missiles being fired into their cities, no bomb-clad, horse-riding suicide bombers attempting to ride in on a horse and blow stuff up, and they are certainly not being ceased by anyone.  In case you haven’t noticed, Israelis are very tough people.  They fend for themselves well.  Does this mean we should stop supporting them, economically, militarily, and with food aid?  Most definitely not.  Does this mean they will never be overrun by gentiles?  No.  Does this mean that, as far as any human can tell, they are okay right now?  Yes.  More importantly, has “the time of the gentiles” been fulfilled?  We can assume not, since despite how well Israel may be doing right now, they are not in good standings overall.  They’re like a rabbit surrounded by wolves – a tiny state surrounded by angry, hateful, anti-Semitic states.  Things are looking decent right now, but I believe Israel and Jerusalem will be overrun again.  After all, it must be.  The Anti-Christ and the Abomination of Desolation must take place.

Yet another way to look at it, is that it currently is not a 100% Jewish state, because of the Islamic Dome of the Rock that stands where Solomon’s Temple used to stand.  Gentiles are standing there already, and NO ONE has left.  They have not shown means of force to lead away the Jewish people, yet the Jewish people have not evicted the gentiles.  Perhaps we’re further back on the timeline than we think.

Regardless, please, I’m asking you and begging you dearly, please show support to your Jewish friends.  They are just as much our brothers and sisters as we are brothers and sisters.  Jesus Christ was Jewish.  Would you ever discriminate against Him personally, or let anyone else discriminate against Him?  I wouldn’t.  Please show your support, they need it.  Not just in Israel, but all over the world.  I know the economy is very rugged right now, but if you can afford it, send food to hungry children in Israel this Hanukkah.  One great way to do this is using the Meir Panim website.  A link can be found on the left sidebar on The Jerusalem Post or you can go directly to Meir Panim’s website, here.

Thank you all and God Bless you.

-N