In the biblical context, proselytes refer to individuals who have converted to the Jewish faith, and later, to Christianity. As noted in Acts 2:10 and 13:43, proselytes were Gentiles who had adopted Jewish customs and practices, and were often welcomed into the early Christian community. The apostle Paul's ministry to the Gentiles, as described in Romans 11:25, played a significant role in the inclusion of proselytes in the Christian faith, emphasizing that salvation is available to all people, regardless of their ethnic or cultural background, as stated in Galatians 3:28, which declares that all believers are one in Christ. Through their conversion, proselytes demonstrated their commitment to following God's teachings, as outlined in Matthew 28:19, which instructs believers to make disciples of all nations.
John Gill discusses the various types of proselytes in the Jewish tradition, emphasizing their different statuses and the conditions under which they were accepted into the Jewish community. He categorizes them into three main types: proselytes of the gate, mercenary proselytes, and proselytes of ri