Non-Jewish people, typically from a nation other than Israel.
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Jesus was sent to speak to the Jews only?
Matthew 15:24 KJV
But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the
house of Israel.
I understand that he was talking specifically to a lady who was begging (successfully) ...
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Why did Jesus refer to Gentiles as dogs?
The passage below raises two questions in my mind but I suspect they both have the same answer. My questions are:
Why did Jesus at first refuse to speak to the Canaanite woman? We know He had no ...
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Are there Old Testament Scriptures that mention salvation for the Gentiles?
I'm wondering if there are any passages/prophecies about salvation for the Gentile world in the Old Testament. If you know any, please share.
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What was the point of the laws written to the Gentile believers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia?
In Acts 15, a letter was written to the beliving Gentiles. I can understand why they have to abstain from sexual immorality. However, I was wondering
What's the point of the law which state that ...
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Were there implicit laws not referenced in the Acts 15 letter to gentile believers?
In Acts 29 the Jewish Christian Elders in Jerusalem sent a letter to the gentile believers throughout the world, instructing them to be at peace, and stating that they were not required to follow ...
