Hi gang! We're attempting to get our arms around a question that Christians often have: Why don't Jews believe in Jesus? It is a legitimate question, but does not have an easy answer. Therefore, this is day 4 of my meager attempt to address reasons why the Jews believe differently than we do about Jesus. Here …
Category: Judaism
Why Don’t Jews Believe in Jesus? (Part 3)
Greetings again, friends! As a Christian, have you ever wondered why Jews do not believe in Jesus? Though our roots are in Judaism, there remains key differences in how we identify the Messiah. Christianity teaches that Jesus is the fulfillment of prophecy regarding the Messiah, yet Jewish belief sees it differently. Here are a few …
Why Don’t Jews Believe in Jesus? (Part 2)
Welcome back friends! Because our heritage is so rooted in Judaism, Christians often struggle to understand why Jews do not believe in Jesus. It is a legitimate wonder on the part of Christians, but it must be balanced with a respect of the Jewish faith. Thus, we're examining some reasons why Jews don't believe in …
Why Don’t Jews Believe in Jesus? (Part 1)
As is the case with many Christians (particularly those who have visited Israel), I have wrestled with the question, "Why don't Jews believe in Jesus?" From strictly a Christian perspective, it is difficult to understand why a people who have such passion for God, and who understand the Old Testament better than most Christians ever …