Question to Christians From a Jewish Friend

December 9, 2004 | Michael Katz

[atari]

ping to read later

[ApesForEvolution]

"Paging Hal Lindsey, Hal Lindsey, paging Hal Lindsey..."

[RightWhale]

There is a lot of interpretation of these things, and as there are 2 billion nominal Christians, there are at least as many opinions on that. If I lived in Israel I would be somewhat fatalistic about the ultimate outcome judging from history in the region and first Saddam and now Iran saying they intend to burn the place. Beyond that, who knows?

[Bandaneira]

The rapture idea that stems from Evangelical Christianity will not happen, so don't concern yourself with it. If you have Jewish ancestry you should read about the Rambam's Thirteen Articles of Faith. These thirteen articles of faith are the essential components of Judaism.

[Bandaneira]

Mr.Lindsey sells a lot of books, and makes a good deal of money. Doesn't mean he is right however.

[kinoxi]

Call it a hunch, but i don't think God is going to break out a calculator and DAMN the third who don't divide evenly... just a hunch...

[k2blader]

How do you know the Rapture won't happen?

[ApesForEvolution]

I'm sure you're right though...

[mfulstone]

Depends on which christian you talk to. There are many interpretations of the prophecies. But I prefer to believe G-d rather than individual interpretations.

Isaiah 45:17 (KJV)
But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.

Isaiah 45:25 (KJV)
In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.

[Gal.5:1]

ping for later

[Mike10542]

I am just wondering you know, I want to know what the literal interpertation is of the bible, I non-partisan point of view of what the Bible says about Jews fate (if there is such a thing).

[Bandaneira]

To explain how and why I know would take me a few hours . Writng down my reasons would take too way long here. You'll have to take my word for it ! If you would like a side wager that the "Rapture" definately wont happen in the next eight months I'm willin gto take it.

P.S. Do you want millions to be killed before your carpenter returns ?

[Dec31,1999]

This is the best I could find in a moment's notice: http://www.thetrumpet.com/geo/na/docs/issues/200412/37.asp

[aquila48]

How do you know the rapture won't happen?

Exactly!! I just had a rupture in my bathroom and it was no fun!

[MonitorMaid]

(and only the Muslims are sent to hell!)

I know of no true Christian that wishes hell for anyone.

[Mike10542]

Ayy good websites about what the bible really says about Jews fate? I want it from a new testament perspective, I guess a lot of the bible is left to interpratation, so it might be hard to get a good answer.

[Bandaneira]

What do you wish for the Jewish people and all of humankind ?

[k2blader]

I was just wondering if you have some sort of insider knowledge.

My opinion is it might happen, it might not. Who knows for sure except God?

And what kind of disingenuous question is that? Seems along the lines of "So when did you stop beating your wife?".