Why don't Christians become Jewish like him?

Answer 1

You shouldn't make comments on the topography if you don't know the ground.

Answer 2

Christ was Jewish before HIS Death, burial, and resurrection. HE died so that the CHURCH could be formed. HIS CHURCH is what we are to follow in this day and age. The Jewish were GOD's people in olden times. That time has passed. NOw we are to follow the New Testament Church of the First Century. That is the reason that 3000 were baptized at Pentecost in Acts 2:38 and became members of Christ's Church. The Apostles were told to go out, reach, teach, and Baptize in HIS Name. This was the Great Commission that was spoken of in the Book ofMatthew. We are still to be doing so today. Why would anyone want to follow the Old estament when they are able to be forgiven of their sins in the New Testament Church? Grab a Bible and send me a note. We can begin a study as soon as you are ready! Have a great evening and a wonderful weekend. I hope to see you in the Lord's Church on Sunday.
Eds, Ohio Christian

Answer 3

The full Jewish law is burdensome in terms of loads of fussy requirements. Much of it looks rather rigid after Jesus' teaching. Some of it is described as a shadow of things before the full salvation plan was revealed in the Messiah (thats how the New Testament sees things.)

Jesus wants us to become better people through means such as reading the bible, fellowship, power of the Holy Spirit, prayer, but acceptability with God according to the New Testament is through Jesus' sacrifice. So striving to fulfil the old Jewish Law in its finicky details isn't necessary. You could do it if you wanted though. The moral instruction in the Old Testament (subject to the fact that its an improved covenant, so fearsome punishments no longer apply) is used, as are the gospels and letters of the New Testament.

Answer 4

In the beginning of the Church, people did become Jews before becoming Christians. When St. Paul went to convert the Gentiles, (non-Jews) this became a major issue between him and Pope Peter. Peter has a dream in which God explains to him that all people are welcomed. After that dream the rule to first become a Jew was ended. Baptism being the only requirement.

Answer 5

The answer to many questions that begin "why do Christians... " St. Paul.

He started converting the Gentiles, (non-Jewish) and from that point on most Christians have been non-Jews.

Answer 6

Good question.

At the start of his mission, Jesus said, "I have not come to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it." On the cross, he said, "It is finished." Jesus fulfilled the Law. If something is fulfilled, you don't keep on filling it, do you?

The disciples in Acts and in the epistles determined that Christians, whether Jew or Gentile, did not have to become circumcised or follow the Law in order to believe in Jesus. In fact, the book of Galatians strongly warns against forcibly Judaizing the faith.

That said, I think that Christians should have a healthy appreciation of the Judaism which preceded our faith. For example, I've attended Passover seders--mostly Messianic but I've also attended a Women's Seder at a Reform synagogue. My church currently uses matzoh in our Holy Communion. We have Messianic Jewish believers who occasionally come and teach us how Jewish practices or festivals reveal, prophesy, or relate to Jesus (Y'shua). I wrote a play about the first Passover performed at my church seven Easters ago.

So, I think Christians are free to mine the riches of Judaism, but they are not obligated to do so. Of course, Christians should never hate Jews, but appreciate them as the group that gave us our Messiah. Jesus himself said that those teachers of the Law who believed in him would gather from the storehouse both old and new treasures.

Answer 7

Because he didn't tell us to become Jewish or do anything Jewish. He said to believe in him.

Answer 8

Jesus was a Jew, but he also was God. He was the messiah. The fulfillment of the Jewish religion. Jews need to accept Jesus and convert to Christianity.

Answer 9

Because typical mainstream christians adhere to the epistles of paul (Paul's letters) and so use his verse that condemn the law to condone not following the Law of Moses. Seeing as this law is the specific outline of religious tenets for Judaism and the Paul denounces it as a curse they see this as an unsurmountable crisis of faith. Christ did follow the tenets but that group also says that because he followed them he fulfilled them and they dont need to follow them.

Answer 10

Christian are 'grafted in' to the Jewish vine as so mentioned in Hebrews. We are 'spiritual Jews. We will observe ALL the feasts of the Jews during the millennial reign of Christ, which starts immediately after the end of the great seven year Tribulation Period or 'Time of Jacob's trouble'. Jesus didn't come to break the laws of the feasts of the Jews, but to 'fulfill' them! Even the passover will be observed during the millennial reign of Christ, as Jesus told his disciples during the last supper (passover).

Answer 11

Him Whom?

I'm Jewish, but I don't guarantee I have The Answers. Everyone should follow their beliefs. Who knows? The one who thinks a giant space turtle barfed out the universe might be right.