Christianity vs. Judaism – Major Differences

Christianity vs. Judaism – Major Differences


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Here, in great brevity, is a summary of some of the major differences between Judaism and Christianity.

There are major fundamental differences in the belief systems of Christianity and Judaism.  The following chart outlines these difference within Christianity and . Judaism

 

Christianity

Judaism

Nature of God Trinity Unity
Nature of Messiah Divine Sin Sacrifice Just Human Righteous King
Atonement Blood required Prayer and Repentance
Sin Everyone stained by Adam and Eve All begin with a clean slate
Satan Fallen Angel Agent of God
Torah Written only Written and Oral
Commandments Not eternal or valuable Eternal and of ultimate value
Exclusivity Only Christians go to heaven All righteous have a place
Land of Israel Irrelevant Crucial
Jews Now, the church or irrelevant God’s Chosen people

For a more in-depth analysis watch the following video:

Commandments are Eternal:

The Jew recognizes that the commandments of God as expressed in the Torah are eternal (Psalm 119:144). The Jew sees in each of the commandments a God-given opportunity to express faith in God, to express faith in God’s word, and to acknowledge God’s total sovereignty over every aspect of life (Psalm 119:91). Every commandment is a gift of holiness from the divine source of all holiness (Leviticus 20:26). Studying the intricacies of the commandments brings one into contact with God’s own wisdom (Psalm 19:8). Through the study of God’s Law, the Jew attempts to bring the deepest facets of his nature in line with God’s holy will (Psalm 119:9). The Jew sees the Law as the path that God created to enable the Jewish nation to partake of His goodness (Psalm 119:93). Reach more


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