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MembersA Jew Looks at Protestantism, Part II

The sharp contrast we see in Christianity between the Torah (law) and grace, or between works and faith, is as far distant from the Hebrew way of thinking as heaven is from earth.

The prophet Jeremiah has been misunderstood, with devastating consequences, by the Christian Church for millennia.
The prophet Jeremiah has been misunderstood, with devastating consequences, by the Christian Church for millennia. Photo: Wikipedia

If you haven’t already, go read Part I >

The gospel begins by telling us about events surrounding the coming of the Messiah, and goes on to give us instructions on how we should then live. We first learn about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, and then we are given commandments on how these events require a certain way of living. What used to be called “a Christian way of life.”

The coming of the Messiah was a divine breakthrough into human history. It is an event that we read about and discuss, though its full impact remains far beyond our ability to fully grasp. As we contemplate the life, death and resurrection of the Messiah, and all that it means, we are moved and humbled to a state of awe-inspired submission. Our understanding of the gospel may increase, but the incarnation of God is an earth-shattering, heart-wrenching event that we cannot possibly fathom to its fullest, let alone put into words. Like gazing at...

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2 responses to “A Jew Looks at Protestantism, Part II”

  1. Franciscus says:

    Today the world would have us demand our rights, and yet, deny we have any responsibilities.
    Christians can mimic this folly, when they rejoice in their salvation, but then deny any responsibility to help a fallen world !

    • Mark Cooley says:

      When We rejoice in our Salvation I know how much GOD Loves us through HIS SON, My responsibility is to share HIM, JESUS to this fallen world. JESUS command was The most Important. LOVE GOD and LOVE Your Neighbor, Pray HIS HOLY SPIRIT guides us with only HIS Truth.one plants , one waters, But GOD makes it Grow. Good article,….Maranatha

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