Yes, according to the Bible and Les Feldick's teaching, nations will continue into eternity.
Scripture in Revelation 22:2 mentions the leaves of the tree of life for the healing of the nations, indicating nations exist in the eternal state. Les Feldick emphasizes that the kingdom economy slips into eternity, with nations present and Israel holding preeminence.
Revelation 22:2 — Directly mentions nations in the eternal state, as the tree of life's leaves are for their healing.
The Bible explicitly mentions nations in the context of eternity. Revelation 22:2 describes the tree of life with leaves for the healing of the nations, indicating the presence of nations in the eternal abode. Additionally, Isaiah 66:22 declares that as the new heavens and new earth remain before the Lord, so shall Israel's seed and name remain, implying the continuation of Israel as a nation.
Les Feldick teaches that the kingdom economy of the millennium carries into eternity, with nations continuing to exist. He points to Revelation 22:2's mention of nations and interprets the kingdom promises to Israel as extending beyond time into eternity, citing 2 Samuel 7:16 where David's throne is established forever. Israel remains the apple of God's eye even in the eternal state.
The word 'nations' in Revelation 22:2 indicates that there will be distinct nations in eternity, not a single melting pot. Les Feldick emphasizes that God's plan is nationalistic, with nations remaining in their places, and that this continues the kingdom economy into the eternal state.
Yes, Les Feldick teaches that Israel will maintain a unique and preeminent position in eternity, just as during the millennium. He cites Isaiah 66:22 and 2 Samuel 7:16 to show that Israel's name and David's throne are established forever, and that Israel remains the apple of God's eye even in the new heavens and new earth.
What Does Revelation 22 Really Mean? Eternity Explained
you have any food? And they said, Well we've got honey and some broiled fish. And they gave Him some, and the Scripture is so plain, that's in Luke's account, and He did eat. Plain as day, He ate in that resurrection body, and so also I'm sure will we. Well these fruits of this Tree of Life is going to be for our pleasure, and remember the whole idea is that it's going to enhance our eternalness.
Nations in Eternity
Les explains that the kingdom economy with nations continues into eternity, citing Revelation 22:2's mention of nations.
Has God Cast Away Israel? Romans 11:1-2 Finally Explained
But in spite of all that, but my mercy shall not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee. And then verse 16. Here is God's promise to the nation of Israel. Thy house and thy kingdom shall be established ever before thee, thy throne shall be established forever. Listen, God doesn't lie. God cannot lie.
Israel's Eternal Position
Les emphasizes that Israel remains the apple of God's eye in the eternal state, citing Isaiah 66:22.
David's Throne Established Forever
Les teaches that God's promise to David of an everlasting throne extends into eternity, confirming Israel's continued existence.
The Disciples' Prayer Explained: Matthew 6 Verse by Verse
Ephesians 1.11a "...I will make them one nation, and one king shall be king to them all. They shall be no more two nations, neither shall they be divided, neither shall they devile themselves any more with their idols, nor with their detestable things, nor with their transgressions.
The Abomination of Desolation: Why Israel Must Flee (Matthew 24)
He has set their borders, He has set their bounds according to the number of the children of Israel. You can't escape it. Well, anyway, come back with me now, if you will, then, to Exodus chapter 19 again. God says, you're going to be above all people because I'm sovereign. The world is mine. I can do with it as I please. Now verse 6, oh, I need an hour, not two minutes.
Why Peter Preached to "Ye Men of Israel" (Acts 2 & 3 Explained)
And that'd be in Exodus 19, and dropping down to verse 5, where God says to Moses, and Moses, of course, is going to refer it back to Israel. Now, therefore, if, so it's conditional, remember God never takes away the free will of men or nations. And he says, if you will obey my voice indeed and keep my covenant, then you shall be a peculiar or particular treasure unto me above all people.
Revelation 22:2: In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
This verse explicitly mentions nations in the eternal state, showing their existence.
Isaiah 66:22: For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith the LORD, so shall your seed and your name remain.
This assures the continuation of Israel's seed and name in the new creation.
2 Samuel 7:16: And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
God's promise to David of an everlasting kingdom, seen as extending into eternity.
Yes, Revelation 22:2 mentions the leaves of the tree of life for the healing of the nations, indicating nations exist in the eternal state.
According to Les Feldick and Isaiah 66:22, Israel will continue in a unique position, being the apple of God's eye even in the eternal state.
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