Jesus kept kosher, why don't christians?

Question

We all know that Jesus was Jewish, and followed Jewish rules, so how come Christians don't follow the same rules

Answer 1

This was debated in the early days of Christianity. What to do with the Christians, and the gentiles who are being converted? Do they have to be circumcised and eat kosher like us? It was determined that they should only follow the general laws and not the Jewish customs.

Answer 2

The Hebrew Bible sets out 7 Noahide Laws for all mankind (Jews and Gentiles both). But kosher laws were given to Jews only.

As far as the Hebrew Bible is concerned, non-Jews are permitted to eat whatever they like (with the exepction of eating a limb of a living animal).

Jesus was a Jew, so he ate kosher. And he told his Jewish followers to keep the law too.

In the early church, there was debate whether Gentile converts to Christianity had to be circumcised and keep the law from Mt. Sinai ... to basically become Jews first.

In the Christian Bible, Acts 15 records such a disputation, and determines only some dietary rules for new Gentile Christians, such as not eating blood, or meat of animals which have been strangled. (Although I don't know if Christians follow these.)

Answer 3

I am a Christian, and yes, Jesus is Jewish! Before Christ, the Jews only had what is called "The Law" to live by. This includes the 10 Commandments, as well as dietary and health laws, designed to keep them well. After Christ was crucified on the cross, the "kosher" laws ended for those who believed and still believe Christ died for them, and they received the promise of eternal life in heaven. Those who don't believe this, will spend eternity in hell. Do you know if you will go to heaven? If you think you will go to heaven because you are a "good person," let's see how you measure up under God's Law. Have you ever told a lie? What does this make you? Have you ever stolen anything? What does this make you? Have you ever used the Lord's name in vain? This is called blasphemy. Have you ever lusted after another person? This is called adultery. If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, you would be guilty according to God's law. Does this concern you? You can receive your full pardon right now, and have the assurance that you will spend eternity with Christ. There are two things you need to do: 1) Confess your sins and ask Jesus to come into your heart. 2) Repent-which means to turn away from your sins and ask Christ to help you. He will send the Holy Spirit to guide you. God Bless You!

Answer 4

yes Jesus was jewish okay the bible saysa he was of the tribe of JudaH, Jesus came to fulfill the Law the rules and regulations by which jews must live .but the fact is no one can keep the whole law. God knew this , which brought in the law of sacrifice which was Gods way to make things right between him and man. but with those sacrifices god still remembered the sins.they were just rolled back to the next year. year after year under jewish law
the sins had to be rolled back. until Jesus came who was sinless
and fulfilled the whole law the 10 commandments and all 333prophecies that were said that he was going to do. Now he followed all the rules because no one else could and he died on the cross as a substitute for our sins ,his righteousness for our un righteousness .now according to what the new testament says we cant do any thing to get to heaven on our own, if we could then Jesus should not have died .if you really want to understand this read galations chapter three in the new testament.
its pretty clear , now the reason christians should live right is not because they are working on going to heaven , they should live right, out of love for what God did for them on the cross . God wants us to want to live right not have to live right . otherwise we are trusting what we do to get to heaven , not what he done for us. Sorry that there are alot of christians out there that dont seem to act like they appreciate what God did for them .

Answer 5

The sacrifice of Jesus ended the Old Testament, or Covenant and the New Testament or Covenant came into effect. Thus knocking out the Jewish rules and opening up a whole new law for every race.

Answer 6

Jesus was raised under the old covenant which is in the old testament. But when he died on the cross and conquered death and the Christian religion was born the new covenant came in. We are under the new covenant now. Now we follow Christ teachings. The difference is we don't have to sacrifice animals, or adhere to many rules. We must love one another and love God with all our heart and all our mind, if we truly love then we will not kill, or steal or lie etc. True love prevents us from harming in any way. The ten commandments are still in place and there are many instructions in the New Testament to follow so we are not getting away with anything.

Answer 7

DECEPTION OF SATAN FOR HE DECEIVES THE WHOLE WORLD.
Re 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him
FOOLISHLY ALLMOST ALL CHURCHS TEACH THAT THE UNCLEAN MEAT LAW IS DONE AWAY WITH BECAUSE OF THESE VERSES.
Ac 10:9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:
Ac 10:10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
Ac 10:11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
Ac 10:12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
Ac 10:13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Ac 10:14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
Ac 10:15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.
Ac 10:16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven
BUT IF THEY WOULD JUST READ A LITTLE FURTHER THEY WOULD SEE THAT GOD WASN'T TALKING ABOUT MEAT BUT MMEN.
Ac 10:28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath showed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Answer 8

When Jesus sacrificed his perfect human life,he replaced the law covenant which was given to the Jewish nation to help keep them seperate from the pagan nations around them among other things,and also by way of the animal sacrifices they were reminded of their imperfect sinful condition,by being required to continually make atonement for their sins.
Jesus' death has freed mankind from that enslavement to sin and death.If we exercise faith in the ransom sacrifice of Christ Jesus we are forgiven our sins and are then able to have a clean conscience before God.
The Law Covenant was given to the Nation of Israel.
When Jesus came to earth,he introduced Christianity and as I already said,by his sacrifical death he replaced the law covenant with the new covenant.Now the law is written in our hearts and not on paper.That is,we now serve God out of love,and not out of duty.
Mat.26:28;Luke22:20;Jer.31:33;
Col.2:14;Rom.10:4

Answer 9

Because Christ freed us from the law, so we are no longer required to keep the law. In Christ we have a freedom. For instance, Christ was repeatedly criticized by the Pharisees for violating the rules, such as healing on the Sabbath. Because what Jesus showed us was that you have to look behind the INTENT of the law. Why is thaht law there and what is the purpose for it? Does it apply in this case.

For that reason, Christians are supposed to base all rules and regulations on one command. That we love one another. It's sad isn't it. One law and simple in concept, but very difficult to follow.

Peace my friend.

Answer 10

Must do a bit more digging for information.. Jesus was of the essenic group which was much removed from the accepted Jewish traditions of the time. Nazareth was the stonghold of these people..Thus, there would be a differentiation as to religious practices.