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averagefellar said:
While this verse does say that He came to save His people from their sins, it doesn't say that He didn't come to save Samaritans or Gentiles. If I say that I have come to speak about apologetics, but also speak about sports, it is still correct if I say I come to speak on apologetics. I never said I wouldn't speak about sports, though. In a similar way, the verse above doesn't say that Jesus will avoid saving non-Jews.

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That's the dilemma.

I didn't simply restate the dilemma. I gave you an answer. In order for you to use the passage you cited as an argument against salvation for non-Jews, it would have to say something specific to this effect. However, it doesn't. Therefore, you can't assume that it should have been added. You are practicing eisegesis if this is the position you take.

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As to your first statement, a new question; If Jesus came to save his people, the Jews, why aren't they all saved?

The New Testament indicates how faith is a choice and only those that repent and believe, trust, and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior will be saved.

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What were the intentions of Christ?

To seek and save the lost.

Thanks for your question and may God richly bless you.

Sincerely,
Jason
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