[AlexanderofZion]

Re: Hello, I am a Jew.

Thanks, Alex, for killing our Lord and Savior. You and along with all the other Jews are the reason why we can't have nice things.

Adam and Eve are the reasons we can't have nice things.

[AlexanderofZion]

Re: Hello, I am a Jew.

What an odd question. Why would the LORD choose a rainbow to place in the sky to signify His promise to never lovingly correct the entire scope of life on the planet save Noah, his family, and select animal representatives? Why would the LORD opt for Ten Commandments that focus on such things as not worshiping idols but fail to address how to avoid wars that kill millions of innocent civilians? Why would the LORD demand no work be done on the Sabbath but say nothing about human trafficking? The LORD's ways are so far above ours, how can we even hope to comprehend them? But your question makes it sound like you're encouraging people to convert to your jewish religion. Do you think the LORD made a mistake when He encouraged people to stop being jewish? Is that what you're getting at?

First off, it is against the Jewish religion to encourage people to convert. Secondly, G-d has the greatest knowledge over us, he knows what is G-d for us and what is bad for us. Every law G-d gave us has logic to it. Circumcision (which everyone in the ancient world thought was harmful, except for the Jews) has several healthy things attached to it. I was simply asking what is the rational attached to it. I do not see how my question makes it seem like I am encouraging conversion. Please do clarify what you mean by that? I would also like to repeat, it is against the Jewish religion to try to convert others.

[EmmaLee]

Re: Hello, I am a Jew.

Thanks, Alex, for killing our Lord and Savior. You and along with all the other Jews are the reason why we can't have nice things.

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: Hello, I am a Jew.

Why were some laws overturned and others kept?

What an odd question. Why would the LORD choose a rainbow to place in the sky to signify His promise to never lovingly correct the entire scope of life on the planet save Noah, his family, and select animal representatives? Why would the LORD opt for Ten Commandments that focus on such things as not worshiping idols but fail to address how to avoid wars that kill millions of innocent civilians? Why would the LORD demand no work be done on the Sabbath but say nothing about human trafficking? The LORD's ways are so far above ours, how can we even hope to comprehend them? But your question makes it sound like you're encouraging people to convert to your jewish religion. Do you think the LORD made a mistake when He encouraged people to stop being jewish? Is that what you're getting at?

[Kristen Green]

Re: Hello, I am a Jew.

I'll pray that you see the light, and become a Christian.

[Didymus Much]

Re: Hello, I am a Jew.

Why were some laws overturned and others kept?

God has to make sense now?

[AlexanderofZion]

Re: Hello, I am a Jew.

There were certain laws that were specifically overturned. Other than that, we are to follow the laws of the Old Testament.

Matthew 15:11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

Why were some laws overturned and others kept?

[Levi Jones]

Re: Hello, I am a Jew.

But why do you eat pork? That is in the Law of Moses (Leviticus 11:7-8 ).

There were certain laws that were specifically overturned. Other than that, we are to follow the laws of the Old Testament.

Matthew 15:11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Hello, I am a Jew.

But why do you eat pork? That is in the Law of Moses (Leviticus 11:7-8 ).

Does LBC keep kosher?

No, since our Lord has specifically abolished those laws:

Acts 10:9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:
10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending upon him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.
16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

Since sea creatures are not mentioned in that passage, we have no idea whether or not lobsters and shrimps have been cleansed in the blood of Jesus, so we avoid eating them. But God has definitely cleansed all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. Amen.

[AlexanderofZion]

Re: Hello, I am a Jew.

Hello,Alexander, and welcome to our friendly forums! Please be aware that Christ did not "end the Law of Moses."

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Matthew 5:17

We don't follow jewish laws like not eating pork because we're not jewish.

But why do you eat pork? That is in the Law of Moses (Leviticus 11:7-8 ).

[Didymus Much]

Re: Hello, I am a Jew.

...does anyone know a reliable source for the New Testament online?

I use kingjbible.com (has parallel translations of over 15 versions).

Others like biblegateway.com

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: Hello, I am a Jew.

Also, please explain what you consider 'saved'. Also, if Jesus 'ended the Law of Moses', why do you still follow parts of it, while ignoring others?

Hello,Alexander, and welcome to our friendly forums! Please be aware that Christ did not "end the Law of Moses."

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Matthew 5:17

We don't follow jewish laws like not eating pork because we're not jewish.

[AlexanderofZion]

Re: Hello, I am a Jew.

Hi, Alexander, nice to meet you. What church do you go to? Or do you go to synagogue? Have you had the honor of meeting Jesus and becoming His servant?

Nice to meet you too. I go to a Synagogue. No I have not met Jesus.

[AlexanderofZion]

Re: Hello, I am a Jew.

Also, please explain what you consider 'saved'. Also, if Jesus 'ended the Law of Moses', why do you still follow parts of it, while ignoring others?

[AlexanderofZion]

Re: Hello, I am a Jew.

Hello AlexanderofZion. I think that it would be very easy for you to become a Christian because you already have the first part of the Bible. If I am completely honest the first part of the Bible is my favorite part and I am completely honest.

There is a jewish woman who lives down the street from me who wears too much perfume. She told me that there is not a Hell so maybe that is only in the second part of the Bible I do not remember. You really should read the whole thing it gets better and better.

Thank you.

Rusty

Well we do believe in a place called 'Sheol' or ' שְׁאוֹל', literally meaning pit, or grave. Sheol is mentioned in Old Testament, though it is not described as the Christian version of hell. Also, does anyone know a reliable source for the New Testament online?