Bible Question:
I know where I stand on the answer to this question. I am asking to inquire others ideas. Perhaps I have mis-understood Scripture....ok rambling! Will ALL of Israel be saved? |
Bible Answer: There are Israeli(Hebrew) Christians which by definition believes and follows Christ.(As Hebrew...I am one) The contempory Israeli Jew does not believe that Christ was/is the Messiah. They believe He is yet to come...the first time. The Bible is clear...."no one comes to my Father but by Me(Christ)".....(Repentance,Baptism-acknowledging the shed blood of Christ-and living a righteous life). It is sad but, one must conclude that those Israelis will be lost. I hasten to point out that there are some Bible practitioners who believe (i.e John Hagee)that a special dispensation will be applied to the jew for salvation purposes. However, I am unable to find justification anywhere in scriptures and therefore respectfully cannot accept that teaching. But, like the thief on the cross...."he was forgiven"...at the last moment. Christ has that power to apply and His act of doing such would be righteous. Further, I must point out that a true Jew is a G-d fearing person and is devout in their Godly lifestyles and practices as defined by the Old Testament. May I ask...what is your stand on the question? |