[b]2tim215 wrote:[/b] [quote] Time past- Gentiles had no favor w/ God, the nation of Israel was God\'s people. But now- the Nation has been set aside until the time of refreshing due to unbelief, and we are all equal in the body of christ until after the BOC is taken out.[/quote] OR: Time past- Gentiles could have favour w/ G-d, if they obeyed Him, the nation of Israel was G-d\'s chosen people. But now- Uh, basically the same. Israel is still G-d\'s chosen nation, Gentiles can still come to him. Both Jew and Gentile are saved through Yeshua, Jesus.