What it should mean to the non jewish?
Why are they the chosen ones? why not the others or why not all of us? Since my religion believes in God and the Bible, why not us? Does that mean that when the world ends the Jewish people will go to heaven and the punishments are lesser?
I believe in what the Bible says but why them?
I know I should read the Bible but i have been reading the Bible. why?
2007-03-09 13:09:02 · 11 answers · asked by keets 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You've got it a little mixed up. The Jewish PEOPLE are "chosen" which just means they are given more responsibility in the world than non-Jews -- more commandments to follow.
All people have equal access to God. In fact, the Torah outlines 7 universal laws for all people (the sheva mitzvot b'nei Noach)
2007-03-11 15:10:14 · answer #1 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Being chosen does not put the Jews in a higher standing than gentiles. We were chosen because when G-d offered the Torah to the world, we "chose" accept it and follow it. For that, we were to be a "nation of priests." It doesn't mean we're any better in G-d's eyes, it means we have more responsibilities to please G-d. The Jews have 613 commandments to follow--non Jews generally have 10 (or 7, depending on who you are asking.)
As to why we are chosen:
We chose the Torah when G-d offered it to the world, hence Chosen People
Why not all of us?
If every peoples on the world had to be a nation of priests, we'd have all priests and no people.
G-d and the Bible?
Originally, your people didn't "choose" the Torah when G-d first offered it. That's nothing bad. It's just what happened. Not to mention there are a few problems with following the Bible (from the Jewish point of view) that I would state as reasons.
Jews go to heaven?
If you believe that. Jews believe the world isn't really going to end, per se. You'd have to ask a Chrstian about this one. Jews believe that everyone's punishment is not the same when we die, since not everyone has the same number of laws to follow--gentiles get off easier.
Peace
2007-03-09 13:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by LadySuri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God used the Jewish people for our example. The Bible tells us why God did what He did to them. They forgot God and they were punished for it. If we forget God we will be punished for it. God chose to live among the Jewish people and live in Jerusalem. The center of the world. He could have chosen the Arabs but God chose Isaac over Ishmael and Jacob over Esau. We must remember God is the Potter and we are the clay. He can make each of us any way He wants. Read Deuteronomy 32:7-to end.
2007-03-09 13:23:06 · answer #3 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Israel was, is, will always be, the chosen people of God. However, Jesus was the Messiah sent to the Jews. Most Jewish people rejected Jesus. There is no salvation for Jews or Gentiles outside of belief in Jesus Christ.
The bible says that after "the times of the gentiles" have been fulfilled, that God will once again deal with Israel. However, it will still be the same; to be saved, Jew or Gentile, one needs to repent of their sin and accept God's son as their savior.
To answer your question about why God chose them....I don't know.
2007-03-09 14:01:42 · answer #4 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well, Paul said we Christians were Annexed in by Jesus.
Ultimately, however, God is going to Judge and he may judge Atheists and Buddhists and even Muslims above some JEwish and Christians
It depends on who has and doesn't have the Mark of the Beast.
2007-03-09 13:50:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Jews were chosen. God used them to bring the mortal body of Christ into the world and therefore make the salvation of mankind possible... That is a very important choosing... Jim
2007-03-09 13:32:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Jewish race was chosen by Father God to begin the revelation of His Love for mankind. He made a covenant to bring about their prosperity if they remained obedient. He also made a way for everyone to be apart of His kingdom with Jesus Christ. Therefore Father God made a promise to Jesus Christ and made Him the ruler of His kingdom. Jesus said "If you believe in Father God, believe also in Me."
2007-03-09 13:17:27 · answer #7 · answered by martha d 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i have lots of jewish friends and i know they don't believe it means nonjews are excluded, it just means they believe they have special responsibilities to their god that other people do not have
2007-03-09 13:14:54 · answer #8 · answered by arthur king of the britons 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not all Jews belong to Israel. Israel is for those of us who follow Christ some were Jews and some were Gentiles. You really should read a bit more about it, you'll feel much better if you do. :)
2007-03-09 13:18:20 · answer #9 · answered by rezany 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
all this is is the arrogance of one religion, there are no chosen people because there is no life after death. sorry to burst your bubble but once you are dead that is all that you get.
2007-03-09 13:22:44 · answer #10 · answered by Speak freely 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋