Friendly Replacement theology
Many Christians are generally sympathetic with Israel and Jewish people. Of course some are not so friendly. The difference is quickly apparent in conversations about Judaism, the people and the land of Israel. But among those who are well disposed on this topic there can still be inconsistencies that partially accept the premises of those more actively opposed to Israel.
I will pose a number of questions in this regard, hope it helps to think through the issues.
I will just put my brief answers after each.
1. Was it possible to observe the law as given through Moses? Yes, Moses said that the things he was telling them "is not too hard", and that "if you do these things you will live long and be blessed in the land"
2. Were any Jews considered righteous, just and worthy of life? Yes, Luke 1 mentions Mary, Elizabeth, Zacciaus, Heb 11 mentions Moses and others. Faith existed for the Jews even before the time of Jesus.
3. Are all of the Jews responsible for the death of Jesus? Some rejected him, some accepted him, Peter said the rulers were simply acting in ignorance. That's not willful sin . Look back at Leviticus 5-6 sins of ignorance which could be corrected and atoned for. It wasn't deicide.
4. Who killed Jesus, the Jews or the Romans? He was delivered up by Judas to the Romans, they did the killing, a crowd of thugs forced this one through.
5. Did Jesus forgive those that did commit crimes against him? Yes, before he died, he said father forgive them.
6. Have the Jews had a covenant relationship with God since 30-33AD? Yes, the law covenant with God was without end, he would not terminate the covenant or the people unless he was to admit himself a failure which he will not, it's permanent. The prophecy of Hosea 1 -3 tells of a separation period using a title of "divorce", but they are always his people. What bad things that have happened actually show God's continued correction, even if harsh at times.
7. Does God hear the prayers of the Jews? Yes, it's part of the covenant.
8. Do Jews have to become Christians at the present time to be saved? No, salvation isn't limited to this age, 2 Cor 6 tells us about "a" time of salvation.
9. Will Jews convert to Christianity in the age to come, Millennial kingdom? No, they go under the new covenant with God. Christianity is something special for a limited period in this gospel age. It doesn't constitute the only group that will be saved..
10. Will Israel just be one of the nations in the millennial kingdom? No, they will be very special Isa 2 says all nations will come to Jerusalem, Isa 66 says they will be the mother of the nations, Zech 8 describes all peoples taking hold of the skirt of a Jew. A very bright future indeed.
I will pose a number of questions in this regard, hope it helps to think through the issues.
I will just put my brief answers after each.
1. Was it possible to observe the law as given through Moses? Yes, Moses said that the things he was telling them "is not too hard", and that "if you do these things you will live long and be blessed in the land"
2. Were any Jews considered righteous, just and worthy of life? Yes, Luke 1 mentions Mary, Elizabeth, Zacciaus, Heb 11 mentions Moses and others. Faith existed for the Jews even before the time of Jesus.
3. Are all of the Jews responsible for the death of Jesus? Some rejected him, some accepted him, Peter said the rulers were simply acting in ignorance. That's not willful sin . Look back at Leviticus 5-6 sins of ignorance which could be corrected and atoned for. It wasn't deicide.
4. Who killed Jesus, the Jews or the Romans? He was delivered up by Judas to the Romans, they did the killing, a crowd of thugs forced this one through.
5. Did Jesus forgive those that did commit crimes against him? Yes, before he died, he said father forgive them.
6. Have the Jews had a covenant relationship with God since 30-33AD? Yes, the law covenant with God was without end, he would not terminate the covenant or the people unless he was to admit himself a failure which he will not, it's permanent. The prophecy of Hosea 1 -3 tells of a separation period using a title of "divorce", but they are always his people. What bad things that have happened actually show God's continued correction, even if harsh at times.
7. Does God hear the prayers of the Jews? Yes, it's part of the covenant.
8. Do Jews have to become Christians at the present time to be saved? No, salvation isn't limited to this age, 2 Cor 6 tells us about "a" time of salvation.
9. Will Jews convert to Christianity in the age to come, Millennial kingdom? No, they go under the new covenant with God. Christianity is something special for a limited period in this gospel age. It doesn't constitute the only group that will be saved..
10. Will Israel just be one of the nations in the millennial kingdom? No, they will be very special Isa 2 says all nations will come to Jerusalem, Isa 66 says they will be the mother of the nations, Zech 8 describes all peoples taking hold of the skirt of a Jew. A very bright future indeed.
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