all people unto himself, above all
the nations that are upon the earth.
It is curious that
many Christians believe that a Jew is trying to achieve salvation through works,
and that a Jew’s attempt to keep the law is evidence of that. Nothing could be
further from the truth.
What Does
Salvation Mean?
The point of salvation for a Jew is the deliverance, as
a nation, from slavery in Egypt. Not because of anything that they had done, but
because of God’s great mercy.
Salvation is a Gift
from God. It does not depend on how good WE are. No amount of law-keeping can
save us. However, once we ARE saved, it DOES matter how good we are, and obeying
God’s laws are extremely important, because we do not have a condition of “once
saved, always saved.” We CAN lose our salvation. There is a parable told by
Yeshua in the book of Matthew that illustrates that point.
Losing Salvation
Matthew 18:23
23…The kingdom of
Heaven is like a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought to him, which owed him ten
thousand talents.
25 But forasmuch as he had nothing to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold,
and his wife, and children, and payment to be made.
26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have
patience with me, and I will pay you all.
27 The lord of that servant was moved with