Why Jesus?
Because of who he is. Because of what he said. Because his reality transforms lives in the midst of a broken world. Because he fulfills the hopes of our Jewish people and of the rest of the world. Because he atones for our sins. Because believing in him makes sense. There are as many reasons for “why Jesus” as there are followers of him. Discover what some of them have found. Our StoriesJewish Resources
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We’ve been talking about Jews being “for Jesus” for over 40 years… and there’s still a lot to say. Check out our specially-curated collection of articles below, and let us know what you think.
The Search for the Historical Jesus
Yes, Jesus existed. But he is much more than a historical figure. Both Jews and Gentiles have been gripped by the person of Jesus as they read the Gospel accounts. If even non-believers must acknowledge Jesus’ existence, then the Gospels make it evident that he has the power to change our lives.
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Spiritual but not Religious?
Issues relevant to the “spiritual but not religious” movement are so ancient that the Jewish Bible addresses many of them—and so does Jesus in the “Newer” Testament.
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Jewish Father. Catholic Mother. Protestant Wife. My Cure for Spiritual Confusion
I had a semblance of Jewish education and a strong sense of Jewish identity. But since my home was a home without God – and since the Christians and the Jews I knew did not seem to truly believe – I assumed that God must be present elsewhere.
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Messianic Prophecies (Fulfilled)
The New Testament throughout shows that Jesus is indeed the “Mighty God” who has come among us as a human being. Jesus does things only God can do, such as forgive sins and command nature to obey him.
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Q&A: What Kind of Jew was Jesus?
The kind of Judaism Jesus represented is debated, but Judaism it was. For there was as yet nothing called “Christianity.”
read moreMillennials – the Most “Spiritual” Generation
Like other Americans of their generation, Jewish Millennials in general favor a less institutional, more mystical or open approach toward faith.
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