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One that is not mentioned is the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. Jews don't agree with this doctrine; they say that God is one, (even though we teach God is one).Let me start by explaining that in no way do I mean this topic to be a slur on Jews. Nevertheless, it is true that most Jews either ignore the truths of the Gospel or actively deny those truths. Here's a list of some of the more common arguments I've heard Rabbis use against Christian doctrines:
How can we defend our faith against these charges? I look forward to a lively discussion on this very important issue.
- Jesus is not the Messiah.
- God did not inspire the New Testament.
- There are no passages in the Hebrew Bible that clearly prophesy Jesus or even mention him at all.
- The Jewish people never forfeited their role as God's chosen people to the Christian church.
- Contrary to the way the Pharisees are portrayed in the Gospels, they were actually good people who have blessed humanity.
- The miracles of Jesus, even if they are historical, do not prove he was sent by God.
- Christian doctrine led to centuries of hatred of and persecution on the Jewish people on the part of Christians which culminated in the Holocaust.
But the Trinity can be found in the OT.
The tabernacle
- the Ark of the Covenant is God the Father
- the table with the bread of the presence is.
God the Son
- the menorah is God the Holy Spirit