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not come through gradual human agency, but by the restoration of all Israel
followed by the decisive, overwhelming intervention of YEHOVAH God in history,
the "great and terrible Day of YEHOVAH," spoken of by all the Prophets (Isaiah
2:2-4; 11; 24; 66; Zechariah 14:1-9; Daniel 2:44; 7:27).

4. The people of Israel (all 12 tribes), descendants of Abraham through
Isaac and Jacob, have an eternal covenant with YEHOVAH God that will
never be revoked. Regardless of all sins and failures, they are the CHOSEN
NATION, the priestly kingdom, the SERVANT of YEHOVAH whom He has
vowed to use to bring the light of His Truth to the whole world. Because of this
great mission, and YEHOVAH's faithfulness and covenant love toward Abraham,
they remain beloved in His sight -- the "apple of His eye." Though scattered
through the nations, the complete and full restoration of all twelve tribes to the
Promised Land is the SURE theme of all the Prophets. Joseph will draw near to
Judah and the envy between them will depart. This regathering of Israel,
including the return of the "Lost Tribes," is the KEY prophetic sign of the Last
Days -- signaling the impending judgment of YEHOVAH God on His people Israel
and the arrival of the Kingdom of YEHOVAH God (Exodus 19:5-6; Deuteronomy
4:27-31; Jeremiah 31:27-40; Ezekiel 36-37).

5. The Holy Scriptures are made up of the 22 books of the Hebrew Bible: the
Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings (TANAKH). The Hebrew and Aramaic texts
of these books make up the inspired, unique, fundamental revelation of
YEHOVAH God to His people Israel. They have no equal in authority and
power; they are FULLY SUFFICIENT for all matters of faith and doctrine.
The documents of the New Testament -- as well as the Mishnah, Talmuds, and
Midrashim -- should ALWAYS be viewed IN THE LIGHT of these Holy Scriptures
(Deuteronomy 4:4; 12:32; Psalm 1:2; 19:7-11; 119:89, 142, 160; Isaiah 8:16-22;
Malachi 4:4-6).

6. The WAY of YEHOVAH God for His people Israel, as revealed in the first
five books of the Old Testament (Torah) and amplified in the Prophets and
Writings, is an ETERNAL LAW -- NEVER to be altered. It is chiefly summed up
in the TEN COMMANDMENTS (Words) spoken to all Israel at Sinai, but is known
and illustrated by precept, example, principle and admonition, throughout the Old
Testament. That Way is essentially one and UNCHANGING, and though
revealed to and through Israel, is ultimately applicable FOR ALL NATIONS --
bringing peace, justice, love, truth and righteousness to the world (Psalm 119:89,
142, 160; Isaiah 2:2-4).

7. Salvation is an individual matter for Israelites ONLY, involving personal
faith in the One God -- YEHOVAH. Such a conversion involves a total surrender

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