With all the solemnity connected with this “Confession,” yet there may be a place for the thoughts expressed hereunder. For those who know, this exhibit may bring a smile and be considered merely as a joke! For anyone who does not know, this exhibit might be considered clear-cut historical evidence to definitely establish the validity of the case.
Someone has compiled the following “Fourteen-point Summation” proving that the ‘Jews’ accepted Christ as the Messiah:
- “Some” accepted Him. See Acts 17:4; John 1:12.
- The twelve disciples were all Jews.
- The Apostle Paul was a Jew.
- Apollos was a Jew.
- Jesus Himself was a Jew—and He accepted Himself!
- The Gospels were all written by Jews, except perhaps Luke.
- The Jerusalem Church (Jews) predominated.
- At least two members of the Sanhedrin accepted Christ—Joseph and Nicodemus. This was surely “Some.”
- Gamaliel, a member of the Sanhedrin, did not appose the apostles.
- “A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.” See Acts 6:7.
- The New Testament was written entirely by Jews, with the possible exception of Luke.
- “The common people heard Him gladly.” See Mark 12:37.
- The Jews tried to make Jesus King. John 6:15 (Does that sound like rejection?)
- “A great multitude ... of the Jews .. . believed.” Acts 14:1.