A Jew and a Gentile Discuss

S3 EP7 | Why Christians Want Jews to "Convert"

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If you’re Jewish and hear a plea to “convert,” you’re undoubtedly offended. If you’re a Christian, chances are you don’t understand why that would be the case. In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Ezra and Carly open the doors wide on this little-spoken-of misunderstanding, uncovering some truly helpful and clarifying points you should know – whether you’re Gentile or Jewish.

  • Why the word “convert” is such a big deal
  • What do Christians mean when they use it?
  • How relationships, society and culture lack the context of the Christian motivation around the word “convert,” which results in misunderstandings and offense among people of other religions
  • Where the Bible uses “convert“ and what it means there
  • Why the Church and Christians aren’t aware of confusion surrounding the idea of “converting”
  • Alternate language to use to better convey the heart of your message

    • Along the Way

    Along the way, you’ll glean some significant knowledge, like:

    • The foundational mandate in mainstream Judaism that the word “convert” violates
    • The difference between “turn” and “turn back” in Scripture, and how it provides keen insight for this discussion
    • Insight from Paul’s discussion of “the olive tree” in Romans 11 that will make Gentile Believers reconsider using the word “convert” when speaking to Jewish people

      • Words You Might Learn in This Episode

      Kishkes, teshuva, ecclesia

       

      Scriptures Referenced in This Episode

      John 14:6, Matthew 15:24, Romans 1:16, Ephesians 2:13, Genesis 12:3, Genesis 3:15, John 1:29, Hebrews 3:1, Acts 15:3, Acts 3:19, Romans 11:11–24

       

      Previous Episodes Mentioned

      S3 E6 – How Judaism and Christianity Parted Ways

       

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