All Discussions Tagged 'Ephraimite' - The Netzari Faith2024-03-29T15:31:26Zhttp://netzarifaith.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Ephraimite&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHow I Differ With Ephraimites / Two House Believers.tag:netzarifaith.ning.com,2011-08-24:5544986:Topic:42232011-08-24T04:22:27.107ZBill Tessorehttp://netzarifaith.ning.com/profile/BillTessore
<p>When I set up my profile here I selected the "Ephraim" option as my choice for whom I associate with. I had no Idea what the implications of that selection were.</p>
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<p>Recently I did a Google search on "Messianic Ephraimite". Once again I found something I was NOT looking for. Boy was I disappointed! I certainly don't relish the idea of being associated with such a confused bunch!</p>
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<p>Nevertheless, I still identify with the title "Ephraimite" (for far better reasons).…</p>
<p>When I set up my profile here I selected the "Ephraim" option as my choice for whom I associate with. I had no Idea what the implications of that selection were.</p>
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<p>Recently I did a Google search on "Messianic Ephraimite". Once again I found something I was NOT looking for. Boy was I disappointed! I certainly don't relish the idea of being associated with such a confused bunch!</p>
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<p>Nevertheless, I still identify with the title "Ephraimite" (for far better reasons). After all, Yeshua and his talmidim were, and rightly identified themselves as Jews, despite the starkly contrasting nature of their beliefs of their non-Messianic contemporaries.</p>
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<p>Here is my reasoning:</p>
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<p>1. My identification as a Messianic Ephraimite pre-dated revelation of such a movement's existence.</p>
<p>2. I do not claim Torah observant gentiles are genealogical Israelites.</p>
<p>3. My identity as a Messianic Ephraimite is based on my belief in British Israelism (genealogically speaking).</p>
<p>4. Hezekiah only addressed Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, Asher and Zebulun. Reuben, Naphtali, Dan, and Gad were not. Plus, no further mention is made of any of the ten afterward. So much for the House of Ephraim being brought back.</p>
<p>5. The Northern House completely abandoned it's identity, while the House of Judah maintained it's divinely appointed identity as bearer of the scepter.</p>
<p>6. My Israelite identity (Torah observance) was not inherited, rather, it was re-discovered. This further supports my belief in British Isralism.</p>
<p>7. The claim that Jews are not Israelites has no biblical foundation and ignores all genealogical accounts in scripture.</p>
<p>8. It is blasphemy to claim "the church" has replaced Israel as this too ignores scripture.</p>
<p>9. The patriarc Jacob placed his name on Ephraim and Mannassah out of love for his wife Rachel. However, Leah's son Judah was issued the scepter by YHVH's decree. I feel this warrants the two house distinction.</p>
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<p>It is unfortunate that a segment of the Messianic movement has sullied the name of Ephraim, and by extension that of Judah and their creatorYHVH. I also find it disgusting that there is still an on-going feud between the two Messianic houses.</p>
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<p>I for one go on the record as acknowledging that much of what is stated above is primarily subjective opinion. Furthermore, I recognize YHVH and Yeshua will draw all to them and, in doing so, have the last word on the matter. Bless the Holy Name of ADONAI Elohim!</p>
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<p>Shalom Aleichem</p>