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Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the foundation on which the Christian faith is built. Ask and answer questions about His life, death, resurrection, and more here.
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Does God want us to be prideful?
God wants us to have a little courage and pride in ourselfs, but not too much or else your pride will come before your fall. you shouldnt be boastful, but you should believe in yourself in a good respectful way without hurting others.
Is Jesus a real person or a myth?
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- The idea has been put forward many times that Jesus didn't exist. There will always probably be those who put forward this idea, or support it, or believe it for various reasons. In terms of the reality of Jesus, there is more support for His existence than many other ancient persons who no-one doubts to have existed. This indicates a particular bias against Jesus Christ, including a possible desire to avoid the implications of His existence.
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.'
- Jesus is real but only in the minds of the believers; not in the physical realm.
- Many people believe, including non-Christian historians, in well-known ancient people who have much less evidence for their actual physical existence than Jesus Christ. These same historians also acknowledge it is quite unreasonable, therefore, to reject the actual physical existence of Jesus Christ.
- With all the evidence, including that of Julian the Apostate, a Roman Emperor opposed to Christianity, it could be truly said that those who doubt Jesus' reality have great faith. Quite probably more faith than Christians.
- Some say Jesus is just myth--there is too little "hard evidence" to be found. It is all second-hand knowledge--what we know for sure.
- For Christians, what is important is faith, and not objective evidence, as there is little to be found!
- Some Biblical scholars do not accept Josephus' comments as proof of the Historicity of Jesus. They are believed to be a later addition. Certainly, there was no Jewish Rabbi named "Jesus". Jesus was a Greek name given to a Jewish Rabbi named "Yeshua" who is generally believed to have been a real person. The consistency the words in his teachings, both canonical and apocryphal, point to a common oral history and written documents more ancient than those available to us now. This is the most convincing evidence that he really did exist.
- It is it true. Jesus is real. If you look it the Bible, Jesus is the King of Kings, Lord of Lords and He died to save people from their sins. Answer Although everyone must make their own decision regarding this, I believe yes he is real and he loves everyone and wants them to love him as well, but can't do anything for you unless you let him by accepting him in your life. Think of it like this, if you knew someone who wanted something from you all the time but whenever they were around other people they ignored you or denied even knowing you, would you help them? With Jesus it's a bit different because he actually wants to help, even if you are stubborn and refuse it.
- Yes, Jesus was a real person. As far as religion and the Bible go, you'll have to decide whether you want to believe Jesus is the son of God. But, historically speaking, Jesus was a real person.
- A plagiarized myth would probably not appear in Roman texts, as Jesus was purported to be a major thorn in their side. However, Jesus is mentioned not only in early Christian writings but by historians and those cultures that wished Jesus hadn't been a real person.
- Yes, I believe he is. Sure, I've had my doubts, but I always come back to the same answer: He was, still is, and always will be, real. Answer I believe that Jesus is real and He died for us at the cross.
- Jesus is real and even if you do not believe he died and rose again for you that does not stop him from being real. He was a real person and lived a real life. Answer Yes. Do you think some guy just said "I'm Jesus!"? It is difficult to explain him rising from the dead. Yes, he was dead - they hit him, put a crown of thorns around his head, nailed his hands and feet to the cross ... he was definitely dead.
- Jesus is so real! The reason they say have faith is because Faith is to believe in something that you cannot see. If you say that Jesus and God are not real then how are we here alive and living. If he isn't real than why are we so blessed by His love and compassion.
- No. Humans get very uneasy when something random happens and can't be explained, so they just say it must have been Jesus unless of course it was bad then it must have been the devil. Humans are the root of good and evil, there is no higher power. Answer There is no evidence Jesus existed. Josephus lived after Jesus making his works hearsay at best and some believe Christians altered his works. Jesus is a plagiarized myth. Answer Jesus is real and He lives which people discover when they ask Him into their heart.
What is the theme of the poem Christ's reply by Edward Taylor?
This long poem, by Edward Taylor, called Christ's Reply's main theme is as we see in the last verse which is a summary of sorts:
Oh! fight My Field: no Colors fear:
I'll be thy Front, I'll be thy rear.
Fail not: My Battles fight.
Defy the Tempter, And his Mock.
Anchor thy heart on Me thy Rock.
I do in thee Delight.
In the Christians fight against the Devil, the Tempter, he is not to fear because Christ, the Savior and Rock, will protect them because He, Christ, delights in him, the Christian.
Thus the main theme is:
Christ's salvation from sin, death and Satan.
Fear not for Christ's loves and protects His own.
There is a battle in the Christian's life not against flesh and blood but against the all the powers of darkness and temptation.
What is the meaning of tabibia?
"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.
What were the Newspapers during the time of Jesus?
There weren't any, at least in the area Jesus lived in. Any relevant public announcements were made at public noteboards; any decent "human interst" stories were supplied by gossip.
Before the printing press was invented at the end of the middle ages everything would have been written by hand. As you can imagine nobody bothered to hand-write hundreds and hundreds of newspapers that would just be thrown away.
Name three ways that show how Jesus cares for the disabled the blind the lame and the deaf?
Jesus' ministry was full of examples of his compassion for any physical suffering.Here are a few examples.In Matthew nine verses one to eight He healed the man who was crippled.In verse 27 the blind man was healed and another in Matthew 20 verse 29.The man with the withered hand was healed in Mark three verse one to five.Mark seven verses 31-37 tells of the deaf man being made able to hear and speak.That's more than three but there are many others that tell of his physical care for the disabled-not to mention his spiritual care for them.
- Christianity is God religion per the Bible revelation to Jesus (PBUH)
- Most Christians believe that Jesus is God or son of God. Jews don't believe in Jesus. Muslims believe in Jesus as God Prophet and Messenger.
- Christians believe that Jesus was crossed. Muslims believe that Jesus was not the one who was crossed and that Jesus was raised bodily to the Heavens.
- Christianity is the first world religion per number of its followers in the world.
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Is it true that Jesus name is not Jesus as there is no J in the Hebrew alphabet?
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.
How does Christ the Good Shepherd mosaic convey the teaching of christ at that time?
Christ Jesus, though, 'felt pity for the crowds, because they were skinned and thrown about like sheep without a shepherd.' (Mt 9:36) His declaring the good news to the poor and oppressed stood in such marked contrast with the attitude of the religious leaders of Judaism that it constituted one of the proofs that he was indeed the Messiah. (Matthew 11:5; Luke 4:18; 7:22)
Who was the high priest who accused Jesus of blasphemy?
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.
Why were there so few historical records from Jesus life?
If the world doesn't recognize or acknowledge what is written about Him as it is, more wouldn't make any difference. God's inspired, Divinely-revealed Word is for those few Faithful whom He is "calling out of the world, now, for His Holy purpose" [sanctifying]; who "Believe" and "Love" and "Cherish" the few Words that are recorded. They're not for the whole world to grasp for the time being. The world is unable to "hear" God's Word:
"Justice - do you rulers know the meaning of the Word? No, all your dealings are crooked; you hand out violence instead of justice. These wicked people are born sinners; even from birth they have lied and gone their own way." (Ps.58:1-3 NLT New Living Translation)
What God has caused to be recorded is sufficient for His Faithful servants.
"'...I told you that everything written ABOUT ME by Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms must all come True.' Then He opened their minds to Understand these many Scriptures." (Luke 24:44-45 NLT)
"For the Word of the LORD holds True, and everything He does is worthy of our Trust." (Ps.33:4 NLT)
"O God, I praise your Word. Yes, LORD, I praise your Word." (Ps.56:10 NLT)
The time is coming when the Word of God will see fulfillment, and all the world will Understand it. But for now, God's Word is the source of His Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding for the character-development of His Faithful servants; so that one day in the future, they may teach the nations God's ways:
"...Joseph was sold as a slave... until the time came to fulfill His Word, the LORD tested Joseph's character. Then Pharaoh sent for him and set him free; the ruler of the nation opened his prison door. Joseph was put in charge of all the king's household; he became ruler over all the king's possessions. He could instruct the king's aides as he pleased and teach the king's advisers." (Ps.105:17-22 NLT)
"We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us - they help us learn to endure. And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation of Salvation. And this expectation will not disappoint us. For we know how dearly God Loves us, because He has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His Love." (Rom.5:3-5 NLT)
God's Word is about "quality"... not "quantity." He has revealed and recorded the exact amount of Knowledge about Himself sufficient for His Faithful servants' development and growth. Otherwise:
"...I suppose that if all the other things Jesus did were written down, the whole world could not contain the books." (John 21:25 NLT)
Who was on Jesus' right and left when he was crucified?
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.
What are the names of Jesus Christ siblings?
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.
Is there a biography of Jesus Christ?
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.
What did the teachings of jesus mainly focus on?
The teachings Jesus mainly focused on the following:
1. The need for repentance of sins
2. Preaching that the "kingdom of God" was at hand
3. Exhibiting the "person " of God through Himself to others
4. Expaining the fullfillment of the Messianic prophecy (himself as the Savior)
5. Teaching on the two commandments of "love"
6. Teaching on Faith in God
Jesus is the Messiah. This is no question?
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."
How many years from the time of the first prophecy of the Messiah to the birth of Jesus?
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.
