Shalom David,

Salvation is a very hard thing for Christians to understand because they have been taught a fantasy for so many centuries.  Re-read my article about the Redemption of Israel at: http://www.bnai-el-chai.com/redemption.htm.  Yeshua said, "I have been sent only to the lost sheep of the House of Israel." [Matthew 15:24]  It is the House of Israel that needs salvation.  The Jews (House of Judah) do not need to be saved nor do the Gentiles need to be saved because they are not lost.  In HaShem's incredible plan everyone wins.  Israel wins.  Judah wins.  The Goyim win.  It is what I call a win-win-win situation.  The Christian view of salvation is straight from Greek dualism.  If you have not read "Origins of Our Faith" by Rick Richardson please read it.  It will clear up a lot of the confusion.  You can either buy the book or read it for free on the internet at: http://www.originsofourfaith.com/alephstart.html

Also please understand that the phrase "all who call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" (found in Romans 10) refers to HaShem, not to Yeshua.  It is quoted from Joel 2:32 in the Christian Bible (Joel 3:5 in the Jewish Tanakh).

I hope this explains it.

Kol tov,
Shomeir

-----Original Message-----
From: David
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 3:37 AM
To: Shomeir
Subject: Re: Request for Information

Shomeir,
This morning at a men's prayer meeting and informal discussion, it was mentioned that salvation for the Jew was before the coming of Yeshua, in fact it was said that even Moshe claimed his salvation prior to his death. I know the Word say's that salvation is of the Jew, but on what basis can a Jew claim that he has salvation without Yeshua, or by merely "calling on the Name of the Lord" can he be saved.
I would be grateful for your teaching on this matter.
David.