January 18, 2015
Ep.849: Does the Bible Support Racism? (Part I)
The curse of Ham and biblical race principles
CHAPTERS
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Where does the Curse of Ham come in?
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Did Canaan have children who would eventually become African slaves?
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If the Curse of Ham is not bilbical, where did it come from?
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Did God set up precedent for racism by choosing favorites?
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Does God elevate his favorite ones the same way a racist elevates his own race?
Theme Scripture: Genesis 9:18
Racism – it is one of the hardest, most emotional and divisive subjects in our present culture. Understanding what it means, where it came from and how to deal with it are some of the many pressing questions that surround this issue. One of the utterly false reasonings that helped to provoke our modern day racial experience is “The Curse of Ham." What does it mean, where did it come from and how do we know that it is wrong? Let's find out!
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My grandchild is being taught that the Jews are the enemy I want to know where in the Bible does it say we as Christain should cherish the Jewish people
Hi, Mary, thank you for writing. We recommend listening to:
Episode #1311: “What is the Biblical Process to Become Perfect? (Part III – Israel and Nations)” The perfecting of Israel as a nation and all other nations of the world and Episode #1290: “Is the Jewish Nation Really God’s Chosen People?” The history and destiny of the nation of Israel and their favor with God
The Bible teaches that Christians should hold the Jewish people in high regard and cherish their role in God’s plan, because they remain his “chosen people” whose status and promises are irrevocable. Deuteronomy 7:6: (KJV) For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God; the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto Himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.
There are several scriptural reasons for this attitude:
• Even though the nation as a whole rejected Jesus at his first advent, the Apostle Paul clarifies in Romans 11:28-29 that from the standpoint of God’s choice, they are still “beloved for the sake of the fathers.” God does not “repent” or regret the grace he gave to Israel; his gifts and calling are permanent.
• Christians owe their salvation to Israel’s history. Through the “transgression” or unbelief of Israel, salvation was opened up to the Gentiles. Because Gentiles obtained mercy specifically through Israel’s temporary state of disbelief, Christians are instructed to show mercy back to them (Romans 11:30-31).
• The Everlasting Abrahamic Covenant: God’s promise to Abraham that “in your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed” (Genesis 22:18) is an everlasting covenant. This promise includes two parts: a “spiritual seed” (Christ and his followers, the “stars of heaven”) and a “physical seed” (natural Israel, the “sand of the seashore”) who will both work together to bless humanity.
• Israel will be a future “blesser nation.” Prophecy indicates that Israel will be restored to full favor and serve as the earthly conduit for God’s blessings in his kingdom. In that time, people from all nations will “grasp the garment of a Jew” and seek to go with them because they recognize God is with them (Zechariah 8:23).
• Cherishing means “esteeming to the highest degree” and looking upon something with a deep attachment. Christians are commanded to “honor all people” (1 Peter 2:17). This would especially to respect those whom God has called and favored throughout history.
• We point to the modern regathering of the Jewish people to their land (Jeremiah 16:14-15, Ezekiel 37) as a “miracle of history” and an undeniable proof of God’s integrity and plan. Christians should recognize this process as the unfolding of God’s will to restore the nation he has not abandoned.
We hope this helps with your discussion. – Christian Questions