I know that Christians believe in being saved, but I have heard about Jews not believing in Jesus' return. Can someone elaborate on this. I am not stating any facts here. I have been confused as to why Jews don't believe Jesus is coming back? Do I have all my thoughts and facts mixed up? I need some good honest answers...anyone who answers in a slanderous way, I will report them for abuse. I am very serious about this question.
2006-08-19 11:27:15 · 12 answers · asked by rach_cast 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Good question, here are the facts:
If you ask your average religious jew (which is who I assume your referring to) "have you been saved", they're likely to answer "saved from what?" This is because we don't believe in original sin and we don't believe that someone can save us from our sins. Each is responsible for his own actions.
If you'd like to understand what jews believe vis a vis the messiah and jesus etc., I recommend the following links:
http://www.aish.com/jewishissues/jewishsociety/Why_Jews_Dont_Believe_In_Jesus.asp
http://jewsforjudaism.org/web/faq/general_messiah-criteria02.html
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2006-08-19 15:33:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Saved from what? Like being saved by a fireman or from nearly drowning?
Just kidding, I've never really liked the term 'saved' in a religious context...it seems to be lacking what the real life changing experience is, not some instantaneous time and date that you 'accepted Jesus into your heart' that you have written in the front of your Bible and treat as sacred and holy.
By the way, there are many Christians who don't believe in Jesus' return. At least not in the conventional trumpet blowing, cloud parting version often depicted from many pulpets on Sunday mornings.
Okay so here it is: The term 'saved' and what it represents are to me examples of how Christianity has become dumbed down and marketed by many religious leaders today.
Fire and Brimstone!
By the way, not all Jews believe in Judaism, which is the religion whose followers are to this day waiting for the first arrival of the messiah.
2006-08-19 18:37:53 · answer #2 · answered by blamurfen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jews believe that Jesus was a man of God- but not his son. They don't believe there could be a human form of God. Jews also do not believe in Heaven or Hell. I'm not sure what Christians are being saved from- but I'm pretty sure Jews are not worried about being "saved".
By the way- Jews for Jesus are really just converted Jews that became Christian.
2006-08-19 18:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by weswe 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Jews believe that Jesus existed, but they think he was a lunatic and a blasphemer claiming to be their Messiah. They rejected him. They still believe that their Messiah will come-but they are looking for a military man to save them from their enemies. They will be looking for some one like king David. The Jews will accept the Anti-Christ just prior to the great Tribulation -but he will turn on them after 3 1/2 years. Then when they realize that they have rejected God-the whole nation will repent and Jesus will return and save them.
2006-08-19 18:42:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not Jewish, but I'm pretty sure the reason they don't believe Jesus is coming back is because they don't think he was the messiah. Most Jews I know will acknowledge that Jesus lived, and was a pretty good guy, but he was NOT the son of God.
They do believe that there will be a messiah someday, but he hasn't been born yet.
2006-08-19 18:35:09 · answer #5 · answered by Danzarth 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Jews believe that a Messiah will visit them and save them from their oppressors.
Christians know this will be the 2nd coming of Jesus. The Jews know this will be the Messiah. - Same difference.
The Jews will see this Messiah and believe, - they'll be 'saved' in the Christian sense.
2006-08-19 18:32:23 · answer #6 · answered by MK6 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jews don't believe that Jesus was the Messiah so whether he is "coming back" or not is irrelevant to Jews. When I die, I will face G-d (or so I'm told) and it is G-d himself who will judge me with no intermediary. Or not...
2006-08-19 18:36:29 · answer #7 · answered by irenaadler 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jews don't believe that Jesus was the son of god, so why would they think he would be coming back? He was a mortal Jewish man, no more special than you.
2006-08-19 18:34:23 · answer #8 · answered by reverenceofme 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jews don't believe Jesus is the messiah... They are still waiting for theirs.
2006-08-19 18:48:09 · answer #9 · answered by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of Jewish people who have accepted Jesus. Haven't you been reading lately? I have answered many of them on here, and my answer to them is the same. Just because you become a Christian, that doesn't stop you from being Jewish. We worship the same God.
2006-08-19 18:35:12 · answer #10 · answered by stullerrl 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋