10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
I think this Article of Faith may be the most difficult to understand, but over time I have learned its meaning. The tribes of Israel were scattered because of their unbelief. This allowed for Israel to spread over all the earth. In the modern day, Israel is being gathered through the Church. Whether members are literal descendants of Israel or not doesn't matter. Being a member of the Church makes a person an adopted member of the house of Israel, God's chosen people. Zion will be built one day, but the people must be righteous enough first. There have been several failed attempts in the past to build Zion. I look forward to the day when Christ comes again and is our leader. The earth is a wicked place, but one day it will be a place of peace and love. I am trying to make my own home a "paradise" even though the outside world is not.
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