if jesus was really a jew..?

Question

then why are there jehova witness, christians, catholics, protestants, etc etc that all beleive the same thing but call themselves different names?, why not all call yourselves jews as Jesus was one?.. surely that is the name of the true religeon? jewish?

i dunno im an aethiest.. not trying to wind you lot up just curious.

Answer 1

Good question. It's pretty certain Jesus was a jew. I think the different religions have more to do with politics then Jesus.

Answer 2

Yes, Jesus was a Jew by nationality and was brought up with the Jewish teachings, but he ushered in a new arrangement.

TRUE Christianity actually has the Jewish religion as its base. The Jewish prophecies and priestly arrangements pointed forth to the Messiah that would come to release mankind from their enslavement to sin and death. In other words, the Jewish arrangement was the forerunner of the Christian arrangement. You cannot have one without the other.

Now to your question about different names of Christian religions....

There are different churches for different reasons, they each have their own reasons for their names.

For example, did you know that Jehovah's Witnesses chose their name because they give witness about their God, Jehovah, basing their name on Isaiah 43:10, where it says "You are my witnesses"? They feel that their beliefs are a "reawakening," of a sort, of the original teaching of Christ, which had become diverted from the way it was taught by Jesus and his 1st Century followers. (Research (historically) the councils in Nicea (Athanasian Creed - Trinity doctrine - to see what they mean by the diversion - check out who called these councils, what belief he had, and the difference of opinion of the ones involved - an encyclopedia will give you the answers for that - even the Catholic Encyclopedia)

Protestants are called that because they protested against the teachings of the Catholic Church. And this term can actually be loosely applied to most non-Catholic Christian religions.

The Catholic Church has its own history of division.

Some people in a church don't like the pastor or what he says, so they branch off into something else, and choose a new name.

There are several different kinds of Baptists, who share the basic kinds of beliefs, but with subtle differences.

The list goes on, but I think you get the idea.

To be a Christian, involves a lot more than just accepting what your parents teach you, and what your preacher tells you, which is why many cannot tell you the scriptural references of what they believe (or at least more than just a few scriptures on the subject). One should really read and be familiar with the book that they profess ot follow.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

i thought u said in an ahteist
the fact that ur asking a question pertaining to god, simply says you do beleive in his existence
don't you? : )

so go to church first and confess

regarding ur questions

Jesus was a Jew, but Jews still don't follow Jesus
they don't consider him the messiah
so r u asking Christians to be like those ignorant jews 2000 years ago,
even after God's son coming on earth, didn't beleive?

ur retracting the course of the faith

JEsus was a Jew and we are his followers - Christians
unfortunately though he came to revive the jews, basically all of us 2000 years ago bleelivng in idols and all,
God might have preferred Israel because geographically it occupies a strategic position
at least 2000 years ago, the centre of the global map
or may be JEws were really the worst and the most corrupt

moreover,
Christianity split mainly due to political reasons in europe
Roman Catholicism being the true religion gave by Jesus
and portestants just agaisnt a few dogmas and all
the faith of Cahtolics and Protestants note is the same
only the way we practise is different

and there is no name specifically fpor a religion

one's ability to recognize and experience God is enough
u need pout just put on this outward show and sya ur dis anfd that by religion

Answer 4

The identity of a Jew, even more so in those times, had much to do with ethnicity and following Jewish Law. Christianity transcended the laws and rituals of the Jewish faith and culture, allowing it to be accepted by very different cultures throughout the world.

A great deal of the Mediterranean quickly converted through the teachings of St. Paul who preached to Jewish and non-Jewish peoples alike. Since Jewish customs, laws and rituals are completely connected to the religion, people don't convert to Judaism as much or as easily. But Paul came to agreement with Jewish followers of Jesus that the converts who were not Jews would not have to follow Jewish law. This truly created Christianity, as it allowed it to be spread throughout the world.

As for the differences between catholics, protestants and jehovah's witnesses, that has to do more with the working of man than the work of God. The organizational structure to spead the teachings split over interpretations of the message of Jesus, corrupt teachers twisted the religion for their benefit, people revolted against it, spilt from each other, etc...

Answer 5

Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed by ignorance.

Jesus was born a Jew however he came to offer salvation to all people.

The trinity Father-Son and Holy GHost looks at the heart.
The Godshead did not create religious denominations-Man did.

Jews rejected Christ and Gentiles were taken into the fold.

Galatians
3:29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

We all are God's.

Religions cannot and do not save.
Jesus said John 14:6 I am the Way!

John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

For God so loved the "WORLD" not religion.

If you are just curious you need to study.
Otherwise you just fall into the "ignorant" category.

Answer 6

The name of the true religion is not Jewish...

Christians are called Christians because they follow Christ.
Jews call themselves Jews because they were born to Jewish parents. Judaeism is a culture first, and a religion second. And while the first Christians were Jews, most of those of Jewish faith would be very upset to be called a Christian. And I would hardly wish to be called a Jew, for the most part because I was born to Native American parents, and I don't live by the Law of Moses and the Prophets.

As to what Christians call themselves after agreeing that they are Christians depends on what their convictions are and their understanding of Scripture is.

Answer 7

Well, the term "Christian" literally translates as "Christ Like"- that is, the goal of all true Christians is to love like Christ, help the poor, the sick, the lame, the orphans, the widows like Christ....notice theres nothing in Christ's example of televangelism, nor that if you follow Christ, will you be rich- and theres a darn good chance you're going to be really poor in this life.

Some of those churches you mentioned in your quesiton are actually cults. To identify a cult you ask them "Do you have ANY books on belief OTHER than the bible?"

Mormons have "The Book of Mormon",, the Catholics rewrote the bible and added 15 extra books and changed the meanings of some verses to suit their understanding and dogmatic teachings. Jehova Witness has their books and magainzes called the "Watchtower" and "Awake" and I forgot the name of their book- that twists the meaning of the bible as G-d had written it.

Now, is there a form of Christian who believe they're "Jewish" in nature? Seventh Day Adventists do- they abstain from pork, and worship on the true sabbath which is saturday. Is this scriptual? No- Peter was told in the New Testament that everything is permitted to be eaten as food. Paul writes "Do not forsake the meeting on the first day of the week"- which would be Sunday

Hope this helped somewhat

Answer 8

Jesus was born as a Jew... But he gave us many new principles and doctrines which were not present in Jewish...
christians cannot call themselves Jews as till this moment the Jews don't believe that the Messiah has already came...

Answer 9

Well, yes, Jesus (pbuh) was a follower of the "Jewish" prophets before him. The term "Christian" was created later, by the early Church, to indicate that they were followers of Christ. My feeling on the matter is that labels are not really that important, actions are. If a person is seeking knowedge and understanding of God, and if they are sincere and submit to the message of God as they understand it, they are a believer, be they Jew, Christian, Muslim, Zoroastrian, Wiccan, Hindu, or whatever.

Answer 10

The jews rejected Jesus. I think they were meant to share him with us and explain his purpose. Since they did not there is a lot of confusion as to how to accept him and do what he wants by the various groups of Christians. These groups do not all believe or worship the same way.