I think to reply here would be to argue the Scriptures and I choose not to go there. You have your faith and I have mine....I respect your view and respect you posting here and I require the same respect from others towards me. Speaking of God, as I understand, the God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob is the God of both Jew & Arabs.....actually Scripture states the God is the God of all folks, rich, poor, different nations, different colors......To go beyond that is to open a big ole can of worms. Years ago I was called to accept Jesus as my personal Savior, long story here, I'll just cut to the chase, I stood there in the presence of God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, I had a decision to make, I thought I could just step out in the hallway and do this later, in my personal time----I choose to go forward,-- I was forgiven of all my past and future sins----Salvation is past--present--future.....You spoke of a professor, when folks get to talking or teaching the give their opinions....The only "true opinion" is the opinion of the Holy Spirit. Scripture is the inspired Word of God, I search there and find my answers.
Like I said I will not argue Scripture, will not tell you are wrong, just voicing my belief----
TakeCare & Gd Bless