In the New Testament, proselyte is used in a specific sense to designate Gentile converts who had committed themselves to the teachings of the Judaism. A full fledged proselyte or convert to Judaism under went circumcision and worshiped in the Jewish Temple or synagogue. They also observed all ritual and regulations concerning the Sabbath, clean and unclean foods and all other matters of Jewish custom. - Matt. 23:15 -

By the New Testament period when communities of Jews were widely scattered over the Gentile world, many Gentiles came into contact with Judaism. They found worship of one God and its wholesome ethical teaching attractive. Tired of pagan gods and heathen immorality, the Gentiles came to the synagogues to learn of the one true God and of His call to holiness, justice and mercy. Many of them accepted the religion, morality and life-style of the Jews. Not all Gentiles sympathizers went to far as to be circumcised but by New Testament times proselytes were nevertheless a significant part of Judaism as the references to them in the Book of Acts. - 2:5-11; 6:5-6; 13:43 -

These 'halfway proselytes' proved to be rich mission field for the early Church. Unable to accept the binding requirements of the Jewish law, many of them turned to Christianity. This new faith, welcomed all people, regardless of their background, culture, colors or religious tradition. This universal appeal of Christianity was largely the result of the pioneering work of the apostles.

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Sunday, May 24, 2009

I have through years of reading, pondering, reflecting and contemplating, the 3 things that last; FAITH . HOPE . LOVE and I would like to made available my sharing from the many thinkers, authors, scholars and theologians whose ideas and thoughts I have borrowed. God be with them always. Amen!

I STILL HAVE MANY THINGS TO SAY TO YOU BUT THEY WOULD BE TOO MUCH FOR YOU NOW. BUT WHEN THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH COMES, HE WILL LEAD YOU TO THE COMPLETE TRUTH, SINCE HE WILL NOT BE SPEAKING AS FROM HIMSELF, BUT WILL SAY ONLY WHAT HE HAS LEARNT; AND HE WILL TELL YOU OF THE THINGS TO COME.

HE WILL GLORIFY ME, SINCE ALL HE TELLS YOU WILL BE TAKEN FROM WHAT IS MINE. EVERYTHING THE FATHER HAS IS MINE; THAT IS WHY I SAID: ALL HE TELLS YOU WILL BE TAKEN FROM WHAT IS MINE. - JOHN 16:12-15 -