S3 EP7 | Why Christians Want Jews to "Convert"

A Jew and a Gentile Discuss

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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