1. what advantage then hath the jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? 2. much every way:...
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1. What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision?2. Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. Romans 3:1-2
Old Testament scriptures
Closest to Christianity
Forerunner of Christianity
Old Testament Religion - people of Abraham
The Oldest World Religion
Smallest in number
Judaism is the "religion, philosophy, and way of life" of the Jewish people.
“He came unto his own, and his own received him not.”
John 1:11
Abraham - Gen. 12:1-3
Abram to Abraham
Isaac
Jacob and Esau
Jacob to Israel - 12 sons
Israelites - the nation
Israelites - Received a law and a land
Land of Egypt - slaves
Moses deliverer
Law at Mt. Sinai
40 years of wandering
Entered the promised land
Mt. Sinai
Promised Land
Israelites - In the land of promise
Judges to rule
Kings - 120 years - Saul, David, Solomon
Divided Kingdom - Israel & Judah
Judah - Babylonian captivity - 70 years
Returned to homeland - rebuilt the Temple
Ancient Historical events
Alexander the Great
Antiochus Epiphanes IV
Independent until Pompey
Jews rebelled against Rome A.D. 66
Many fled to other countries
Modern Historical events
Many returned in 1917 at Balfour Declaration
After WW II - Jews sought a homeland
War between Jews and Arabs
1947 - UN allowed partition of Palestine
1948 - Modern Israel established as a nation
Their Beliefs No official creed “this world”
Three Major Divisions
1.Orthodox Jews
2. Reform Jews
3. Conservative
Two GoalsStamp out ChristianityJews chosen people
Discredit the Bible
TorahFirst 5 books - Pentateuch
TalmudMishnahGemara
Cosmos
Deity
Man
Man’s Plight
Salvation
Conduct
Destiny
Cosmos
World Created by God - Gen. 1 & 2
Deity
One God - Yahweh
Man
Created by Yahweh
One life to obey or disobey
Man’s Plight - sin is cause of trouble
Salvation
Linked to obedience
Conduct
Ethical conduct - to please Yahweh
Destiny
God will restore their nation
Still looking for the MessiahIgnore the Prophecies
Acts 3:21-24 - quote from Deut. 18:15-19Rom.10:4 “Christ is the end of the law…”Col. 2:14 Law taken away when Christ died
Do not pray through JesusPray directly to God
1 Tim.2:5 “for there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”Col. 3:17 - giving thanks to God by him
Deny inspiration of the N.T.
Joel 2:28 - Acts 2:16-17Zech. 12:10 - Acts 2:36-38Isa. 2:2-3 - Acts 2 on Pentecost
God promised Abraham and his family
Joshua 21:43 “So the LORD gave to Israel all the land of which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they took possession of it and dwelt in it.”
A religion and foundation of nation of Israel
America supports Modern nation of Israel
Premillennialism - the idea that Christ will some day return to Jerusalem and rule the world from David’s throne
And Christianity are mutually exclusive !!!
If Judaism is true: The Messiah has not come The New Testament is a lie Jesus was an imposter Christianity is a fraud Jesus blood was shed for nothing Our sins are unforgiven We are without Hope and without God
And Christianity are mutually exclusive !!!
If Christianity is true: The Bible makes perfect sense Prophecy has been fulfilled Old Covenant replaced by New Non-Jewish people do have hope Our sins can be forgiven We have hope of a home in heaven
Is the way of Salvation !All other religions are false.
Is the way of Salvation !All other religions are false.
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
Evans Church of Christ
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Evans, Ga. 30809
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Sunday Evening May 15, 2011