November 21, 2008 8:59AM
Do Jews Go to Heaven?
The podcast of my discussion with a rabbi.
Stan Guthrie
Last March I wrote a column, "Why Evangelize the Jews?," that advocated Jewish evangelism. This sparked a frank online exchange with Rabbi Yehiel Poupko, Judaic Scholar at the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, followed by a joint appearance on National Public Radio's "Tell Me More" program. Now the Yehiel and Stan roadshow has moved to "Extension 720," a two-hour discussion program on WGN-AM, hosted by the legendary Dr. Milt Rosenberg (who, not incidentally, this week was awarded the 2008 National Humanities Medal by President Bush). To go to the podcast of our exchange, which occurred on Wednesday, November 19th, click here.
Posted by Stan Guthrie on November 21, 2008 8:59AM
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My husband is Jewish and his father was sent to the US when he was 13 with a full scholarship to MIT for mathmatics. Most of the rest of his family were left in Poland. My husband Grandfather was a High Holy Rabbi in Poland and through many generations back came from High Holy Rabbi originally coming from Austria. When Hitler invaded Poland his family were one of the first to go. (Murdered) My husbands father joined the US Army to go and fight in WWII, never to here from his family, nor knew what happened in the final days of their lives. Unfortunately, this kept him away from the Temple, which was not uncommon for the survivors to rebel against God and the Temple. I have been reading the Old Testement and understanding more about the Jewish religion and God's relationship with them. Since Abraham and Moses the Jews have been made slaves, the rebeled against God many times, however, God never breaks a promise and Promised Abraham and Moses that the Jews are God's chosen people. When Jesus was crucified on the Cross, which I might add was also a Jew. He died was decended into Hell, fought Satan and won the keys to Heaven back and when he ascended to Heaven so did the Jews that were in pergutory, Abraham, Moses, ect. also went to heaven. This does not mean that they can skate along. NO!!!!! They must worship God and obey God and life a righteous life to the best of their ability. Pray and read daily just as we have to!! And recognize their High Holy days.
In answer to this question! YES! I believe that the Jews are God's chosen people and they will go to Heaven, we as Christians have our responsibilities as well. We are to teach others and bring them to God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit that dwells within us. Baptize those who have not been, pray fervently, daily, and continue to read God's word. Live by His principles, know each of our Spiritual Gifts and use them only for the glory of God. I don't know about you, but I want nothing more than for me and my family to go to Heaven, the highest Heaven. I want to serve God for the rest of my life here on earth and for eternity. I just pray that He directs me on the path He wants for me to go!
God Bless All of You!!!
Have a wonderful Holiday Season, (my favorite time of year)
Susan L. Hudson-Herzog MBA
Posted by: Susan L. Hudson-Herzog MBA at November 22, 2008
The interview with Stan Guthrie never even discussed if Jews went to heavan, also i am offended that the rabbi said that it was christians who murdered jews in the hollocaust, and Stan seemed to agree with him. how could any follower of Christ commit such attrocities. Jesus said you would know his disciples by the LOVE they had not only for one another but even for enemies.
I object totheir accusations.
Liam Hyland
Posted by: Liam Hyland at November 22, 2008
It doesn't matter who you are or what religion you are. If you don't believe Jesus is the Messiah and that you have to ask Him to save you and to forgive you of your sins and live your life for Him you are not going to Heaven to be with Him.
Now the question is do Jewish people believe Jesus was the Messiah, the man who was born of a virgin (Mary) and died on the cross for our sins and rose again three days later? I don't know much about Jewish religion but from my understanding most of them don't believe this, and they are as human as the rest of us. There are no acceptions.
Posted by: Michelle at November 26, 2008
When confronted with the Gospel of Christ, a non-believer must accept Christ as Lord and Savior in order to be Saved. People before Christ were Saved by their dependence on the revelation that God had given them. I am not sure what happens to a person today who has never heard the Gospel of Christ. C. S. Lewis seemed to believe that the sin of Pride was what keeps people from the presence of God. It may be that a truly humble non-Christian may be Saved by the Grace of Christ without actually knowing Christ in this World. But we don't know that. What we do know is that we must preach Christ to all the people of the World. This includes Jews, Mormons, Moslems and all other unbelievers. The Christian Church is the New Israel and Jews are no longer Israel unless they are saved by Jesus.
Philip Hudson
Posted by: Philip Hudson at December 3, 2008
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