No, God encourages humility and selflessness rather than pride. Pride can lead to arrogance and a sense of superiority over others, which are not aligned with the values of love, compassion, and equality that are often associated with spiritual teachings.
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Making the statement such as "Jesus' real existence is impossible" such as is made by one of these 'anti-Jesus' people (Remsberg), reveals the bias. To say something is impossible means that the author of such a statement has a criteria against which some things are possible and other things are deemed impossible. In other words he has a bias. Specifically, this often includes a bias against miracles and the supernatural.
G K Chesterton in addressing this type of issue said the following, and such a comment is still relevant today: 'The believers in miracles accept them (rightly or wrongly) because they have evidence for them. The disbelievers in miracles deny them (rightly or wrongly) because they have a doctrine against them.' G K Chesterton, Orthodoxy, ch.9, 'Authority and the Adventurer.'
The theme of the poem "Christ's Reply" by Edward Taylor centers on the Christian belief in redemption and salvation through Christ. The poem explores the idea of Christ's sacrifice on the cross as an act of love and mercy, offering forgiveness and grace to humanity. Taylor emphasizes the importance of faith and devotion to Christ as the path to eternal life.
"Tabibia" means traditional healer or herbalist in Swahili. These individuals practice traditional medicine using natural remedies to treat various ailments and health conditions. They are often highly respected within their communities and play an important role in healthcare in many African societies.
In a religious context, "Lord" is sometimes used to refer to Jesus Christ as a title of reverence and respect. It signifies his authority and divinity.
Newspapers as we know them were not in existence during the time of Jesus. Written news was circulated through letters, oral tradition, and inscriptions on stone or papyrus. Public proclamations by authorities, such as the Roman Empire, were also ways news was disseminated.
The name "Jesus" is an anglicized version of the Greek name "Iesous," which itself is a transliteration of the Hebrew name "Yeshua" or "Yehoshua." The Hebrew alphabet does not have a letter for "J," but Jesus' name has been commonly rendered as "Jesus" in English translations of the Bible.
The Christ the Good Shepherd mosaic conveys the teaching of Christ at that time through symbolism and imagery. The image of Christ as a shepherd reflects his role as a protector and caretaker of his followers, as outlined in the teachings of Christ about his relationship with his flock. The mosaic likely emphasizes themes of guidance, compassion, and sacrifice, which are central to Christ's message of love and care for humanity.
In A.D. 33 Joseph Caiaphas was the high priest of the Jews of whom accused Jesus of blasphemy, '...this man has blasphemed against God', as seen in the Acts of Pilate, of which contains the reports of that period of time, found and translated by Ananias.
There are few historical records from Jesus's life because he was a relatively obscure figure during his own time and his teachings initially appealed to a small following. Additionally, the lack of widespread literacy and the focus on oral tradition in ancient societies contributed to the scarcity of written records about Jesus during his lifetime.
The Gospels does not give names to these two fellows, but calls them robbers. Some say that they could have been with Barabbas in his crime spree that landed them in prison and Crucifixion as usually only the most dangerous of criminals were crucified.
One of these men repented while on the cross and accepted Jesus as his Savior.
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Dysmas and Gestas - from The Narrative of Joseph of Arimathaea and The Acts of Pilate.
It was Eve's disobedience to the Father that led to the fall of man and Jesus' obedience to the Father that saved us. Satan tempted both. Eve believed the deceiver while Jesus rebuked him with the Word of God. The same is true for man today. Our attitude toward God's word will determine our final destination.
The Bible gives only the names of 4 of Jesus' brothers, but omits the names of His sisters.
Mark 3:31 states that Jesus' brothers were looking for Him and Matthew 13:55-56 says "Is this not .............and His brothers, James, Joses (Joseph), Simon and Judas (Jude) and His sisters.......?"
So we know of 4 brothers and at least 2 sisters. There could have been more, of course.
Keep in mind that these 6 that we know of were children of Joseph and Mary, whereas Jesus was the Son of God born of Mary (by the power of the Holy Spirit) as recorded in Matt 1:18, the first born of Mary.
Matt 1:25 says "...and Joseph did not "know" (have sexual relations) with her till she has brought forth he firstborn Son and called Him Jesus.
Jesus Christ was crucified by the Romans as a form of execution. He was sentenced to death after being betrayed by one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, and tried by the Jewish authorities. His crucifixion took place on a hill called Golgotha, outside the city of Jerusalem.
There is no definitive biographical account of Jesus Christ outside of the Gospels in the Bible. The Gospels provide the primary source of information about his life, teachings, and actions, although there are also some historical references to him from non-Christian sources.
The mission of Jesus here on earth is to draw man close to God and make man to be acceptable before God, therefore the teaching of Jesus focus on the things man needs to do to be acceptable before God.
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"Christmas is not just a day, but a frame of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas." - Calvin Coolidge
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Jesus christ about positive motiational thoughts to mankind.
Christmas, at its core, is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ in Christian tradition. The story emphasizes messages of love, hope, and goodwill toward all mankind. The birth of Jesus is seen as a symbol of God's love for humanity, offering a message of redemption and salvation. The positive and motivational thoughts associated with Christmas revolve around themes like compassion, generosity, forgiveness, and the joy of giving.
The teachings attributed to Jesus often encourage kindness, understanding, and empathy. The Christmas season is a time when people are reminded to embrace these qualities in their interactions with others. Whether through acts of charity, expressions of love, or the simple joy of coming together with family and friends, Christmas serves as a reminder of the positive impact individuals can have on the world by embodying these uplifting principles. The story of Christmas and the life of Jesus inspire people to reflect on their own actions, fostering a sense of hope, unity, and positive motivation in their lives and in the broader community.
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If the Bible is right, then there is no question that Jesus is the Messiah.
Acts 4:10,12 "Be it known unto you all... that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth... whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved."
A great Bible scholar said, "Don't you put a question mark where God put a period."
God spoke the first prophecy of a coming Messiah immediately after the fall of man.
Genesis 3:15 "And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel."
Adam and Eve knew that from their offspring, man's redeemer would destroy the adversary. The Gospel of Luke records his lineage.
Luke 3:23-38 "And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli, Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna... Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God."
The genealogy from Adam to Joseph, Mary's husband, is known and consists of 75 male descendants. How many years span this period is unknown and cannot be estimated with meaningful accuracy.
No. I don't think there is a dubbed version in English available - certainly not an authorised version.
The reason for this is simple. When Mel Gibson directed the Passion of the Christ he wanted to ensure that historically it was as authentic as possible. The film was criticised for its gory scourging scenes, but of course, those scenes were necessarily bloody because that was what Roman scourging was like.
To add to the authenticism, Gibson had the Roman soldiers speaking Latin and Jesus speaking his own native language - Aramaic, a form of Arabic used even today in the Galilee area from where Jesus and the majority of his disciples came from. Therefore subtitles in English are necessary to be able to understand these foreign languages.
To dub the film into English would destroy the intention that the action be as authentic to the times as possible, and so would never be done.