Jews were the first Calvinists.
Luk 3:7 Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Luk 3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
I realize you believe this. Though I began my journey in faith battling in many ways Calvinism. I moved on shortly thereafter. I soon realized they were not the originalists in their beliefs in being "chosen". Modern Christianity is largely just various groups of people all claiming to be chosen by God personally. Such things feed the ego of ashes we came from.
You think that you'd at least share some of this "glory" with others beyond just the so very few that you include in your own experiences. God must really get tired of having to choose between all of you.
Nonsense. The very ancestry of Jesus Christ includes a Moabite. Not a Gentile. A Moabite.
Ah, but you don't include women do you..... That is intentional too. There is a reason that Paul warned Timothy about the strife that exists in foolish genealogies.
You really haven't thought your theology through. You've done more than others but you can only go so far in unbelief.
I agree to the non-Hebrew Gentile in Jesus' family tree. It's Bible.
And the seed that came out of Ruth and Boaz were what? Non-Hebrew?
The marital union of Ruth and Boaz resulted in the birth of a son named Obed.
Obed became the grandfather of King David, and a direct ancestor of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the genealogies of Matthew and Luke. The story of Ruth and Boaz is not just a love story, but a crucial part of the lineage that led to the Messiah.
Judaism is a monotheistic religion and a culture with a rich history spanning over 3,000 years. It originated in the Middle East and is one of the oldest monotheistic religions.
Jewish people, also known as Jews, are a community linked by shared religious and cultural traditions, history, and a connection to the land of Israel. The core tenets of Judaism include belief in one God, the covenant between God and the Jewish people, and the importance of the Torah, which contains the laws and commandments given by God.
Key aspects of Jewish life and practice include:
- Torah: The central text of Judaism, believed to be the word of God revealed to Moses.
- Synagogue: The Jewish house of worship and community center.
- Shabbat: The weekly day of rest, from Friday evening to Saturday evening.
- Kosher: A set of dietary laws that govern what foods can be eaten and how they must be prepared.
- Holidays: A cycle of holidays that commemorate important events in Jewish history, such as Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Hanukkah.
The Jewish population is diverse, with communities all over the world. The largest populations are in Israel and the United States.
Everyone who is born-again would have to have at least ONE Hebrew in their genealogy. Jesus is multi-ethnic and is also of the seed of Abraham. Thus, because of God Hebrews that have a non-Hebrew in their lineage (ancestry) would also be of Abraham's seed and therefore remain heirs of the promises God gave to Abraham and to His seed - even mixed-race Hebrews today.
