Note: Before reading the following arguments, please understand that they are not what I believe. On Wednesdays, I deliberately argue for wrong ideas, challenging my listeners to call and defend the obvious right answer, which is usually far harder than one would expect. This is a summary of what Wacky Andrew will be arguing, not a representation of what real Andrew believes.~Jews are a special case having their own plan for salvation and already existing in a covenant relationship with God.
~Even if they do need Jesus, but we still shouldn’t evangelize them because they have the Book to read for themselves.
~Jews don’t try to convert us, why should we try to convert them?
~Saying Jews are so wrong that they must repent and come to Christianity really amounts to outright anti-Semitism.
~A lot of the methods used to reach Jews seem primarily to offend and irritate Jews rather than really bringing them into Christianity.
~Currently, Jews and Christians in America get along and work together on a lot of things. Why would you jeopardize such vital social issues cooperation just to push your particular theological agenda?
~If God wants Jews saved, they will be saved by His actions. Why try to meddle in such things?
Bible References: Matt 15:21-28, Matt 28:16-20, Luke 10:16, John 12:44-50, John 14:6-15, Acts 1:6-8, Acts 4:8-12, Romans 1:16, Romans 3:19-31, Romans 11
Links:
Why evangelize the Jews (Christianity Today)
Christian evangelism and Judaism dialogue (Christianity Today)
Why Catholics evangelize Jews (SecondExodus)
The Gospel and the Jewish people (World Evangelical Alliance)
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