Iz wrote:
Perhaps you need to define Jew and Gentile for me.
Jesus is a Jew, so this can't be a bad or forbidden thing.
No, it is NOT a bad thing. Being a Jew is a very good thing.
Iz wrote:
A Jew could also be defined as someone with Jewish
blood coursing through their veins, or as one of the OT
called-out people, or a follower of a religion that denies
Jesus as Messiah, and I certainly don't consider myself
either of these things. However, biblically, Gentile means
pagan unbelievers in it's strictest sense. So why would I
want to identify myself as that? If gentile means not a
Hebrew descendant, then I qualify. But I don't like calling
myself a gentile, and am hesitant to consider myself one.
I'd rather identify with God's people; a follower of the true
Messiah. I'm not being obtuse; just would really appreciate
what you consider scriptural differences and definition.
You are kind of all over the map with this paragraph. :-)
Being a Jew primarily refers to a genealogical heritage, and this heritage
brings an obligation to fulfill a covenant with God. Nevertheless, those
who were not born in this genealogical heritage might join it through
conversion to the covenant obligatory upon Jews. This is usually done by
circumcising males, baptizing all converts into Judaism, and taking up Torah
study and a commitment to mitzvah (keeping the commandments).
Iz wrote:
And does God ever really nullify a covenant
He has made in favor of a different one?
Oh, yes. Even under Moses, there was more than one covenant, and through
the Hebrew Scriptures we read of different covenants being established with
Noah, Abraham, Issac, Jacob, Moses, etc. What is important for us is the
covenant of Jesus Christ, for by it perfection comes.
Hebrews 7:18-19
(18) For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for
the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
(19) For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope
did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
...
Hebrews 7:22
(22) By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament [covenant].
Peace be with you.
David Miller.
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