I'd like to hear opinions from all, especially from Christians and Jews.
2007-10-06 13:03:48 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. The Israelites prior to Jesus were covered under the old covenant.
2007-10-06 13:07:19 · answer #1 · answered by 9_ladydi 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. Even though so Jews today do not beleive that Jesus actually came, there are some Jews that in fact believe in Jesus Christ's resurrection. This applies to all Christians and Catholics too.
2007-10-06 20:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You're not going to get the answers you want from Jews.
Christianity is oriented toward the next world, Judaism toward this world. Christianity posits that the purpose of man is to achieve the salvation of his soul and to attain everlasting life in Paradise. Monasticism, asceticism, and celibacy had therefore always been central to Christianity, since any attachment to this world impedes a closer relationship with heaven. Man is bidden to remove himself from day-to-day involvement with the world and concentrate instead on building heaven on earth. Indulgence of the flesh is sinful, and the needs of the soul must always take precedence over those of the body.
Judaism is oriented toward this world and steadfastly promotes the idea that man’s purpose is to perfect the world and bring Godliness into an otherwise un-Godly planet. Celibacy is a sin in Judaism; marriage its ultimate happiness. The purpose of Jewish life is the consecration of physical existence by bringing God down into our world and making Him an active partner in our lives. Jewish festivals are celebrated through merriment, food, and drink. Joy is an essential precondition to closeness with God. In Judaism the purpose of man is to uncover and make manifest for all to see the underlying spiritual character of the world.
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2007-10-06 20:09:59 · answer #3 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Jesus would be considered the first Christian; he obviously believed in himself. Even if we are to believe all Jews after him are not to be saved, all those before him would.
2007-10-06 20:07:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hardly! What do you suppose the Jewish system of sacrifics was about? ALL of the Jews in the 'bosom of Abraham' got into Heaven shortly after the crucifixion. Why do you suppose Jesus 'descended into Hell'?
2007-10-06 20:12:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
One of the Jews that was crucified next to him went to heaven.
2007-10-06 20:06:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Heaven is based on the way you have lived your life, and the kind of person you have chosen to be. It knows no religion. God accepts people from all coutries of all colors all races, and all religions.
2007-10-06 20:08:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No but he definitely was the first one. do you mean Jew by religion or by race?
The Apostles were by race Jews.
2007-10-06 20:11:36 · answer #8 · answered by Ruth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't believe that for a minute. Man's idiotic version of his personal religion has destroyed more mens faith then heaven will ever tell.
2007-10-06 20:08:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO
Lazarus went to heaven.
2007-10-06 20:05:50 · answer #10 · answered by DrMichael 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋