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BOTH are important. Contrary to popular belief, JESUS' BLOOD (His death) DOESN'T SAVE US... it "justifies" us. It's the fact that He is now ALIVE that "saves" us.
"...God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being NOW JUSTIFIED BY HIS BLOOD, we SHALL BE SAVED (future tense) from wrath through Him. For if, when we were enemies, WE WERE RECONCILED TO GOD BY THE DEATH OF HIS SON, much more, being reconciled, WE SHALL BE SAVED BY HIS LIFE." (Rom.5:8-10)
We could never achieve eternal life until, first, we have all of our PAST SINS blotted out by the POWER of Jesus' blood... and the penalty of death for having transgressed God's Commandments (which is what sin is) - revoked.
"...Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: whom God hath set fort to be a propitiation through FAITH IN HIS BLOOD, to declare His righteousness for the remission of sins THAT ARE PAST, through the forebearance of God..." (Rom.3:24-25).
All of mankind is living on "death row" for breaking God's law... but the Governor is able to "PARDON" anyone who repents of breaking the law via the shed blood of God's Son.
But, once forgiven... once pardoned by the Governor - the new lease on life we are given is EXPECTED TO BE LIVED WITHIN THE LAW.
And Jesus living in us - "within the law," in accordance with the Word of God - BECOMES OUR NEW LIFE.
Jesus' blood justifies us with the law. But we can't hang around at the foot of His "stauros" (cross) where is only death. He rose again... and a vital new life is to be lived IN HIM.
His death AND resurrection are BOTH VITALLY IMPORTANT! If His death saved us... there would be no purpose to resurrect.
"For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: and if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; YE ARE YET IN YOUR SINS." (I Cor.15:16-17)
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∙ 11y agoJesus was meant to die on the cross. When He took his final breath the plan of salvation was completed. So his birth made the plan possible by bringing Him into the world. But His death proved total triumph of Satan.
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How does the judaism religion view the birth and death of jesus?
In Jewish belief, Jesus may have lived as a person, but nothing more. His birth and death are not viewed as anything and he plays absolutely no role whatsoever in Judaism.
Is your death more important than your birth?
No, but how you approach your death is more important than the circumstances of your birth. This is a huge philosophical question and no one agrees in philosophy. It is up to you to figure out what YOU think, believe, and how you will live and die.
Was paul more important than jesus?
No Jesus is more important then Paul.
What are two important dates in Christianity?
I believe there are a few important dates. You can choose which ones you feel are more important. * The birth of Jesus Christ (approximately 2000 ago) * The resurrection of Jesus Christ (approximately 2000 ago) * The date of Jesus' return (we will only know that date after it occurs).
Can you describe Jesus as a historic person up to his death on the cross and reserrection?
Answer Past significant incidents are called as history. Jesus birth to resurrection are historic events. So Jesus is obviously a Historic Person with a history of more than 2000 years.
Who is more popular Jesus Christ or the Rolling Stones?
jesus is more popular than the rolling stones. and jesus is much more important.
Why is Jesus' last week so important?
The last few days of Jesus' life includes the events that lead up to His death. For many Christians, for most perhaps, Jesus' death is an important part of their faith. This is related to the idea of sacrifice - God sacrificing His Son, to redeem mankind. Well, I am not a Christian myself, but that's more or less my understanding of the beliefs.
Are you supposed to celebrate ones death and not their birth?
Seems like celebrating their birth and commemorating their death seems more appropriate?
Why was the Resurrection more important than the Crucifixion?
Our hope for the future is guaranteed by the resurrection of Jesus.
Why don't Jehovah Witnesses believe in the birth of Christ?
Jehovah's Witnesses do not have doubts that Jesus was born. In fact, they are just as thankful he was born as the next person. They dont celebrate his birth, because his death holds more signifigance. Luke chapter 22 verses 19 through 20 gives clear meaning that Jesus was saying to celebrate his death, not his birth. His blood really saved man, not his birth. This question was no doubt asked on the bases that Jehovah's Witnesses do no celebrate Christmas. Contact local witnesses for more information about why they dont celebrate christmas or Jesus' birth.
Sequence of organisation within a living organism?
birth-life-death-more death
What did Jesus teach about money?
Jesus said that money is not the amount you give but the thought is more important.
