Jesus

Jesus was an epiphany. As He performed many miracles, He Amazed both His followers and His adversaries. He had no respect for persons while reaching for the poor, weak, and disabled. Forgiving sins, calming storms, and healing diseases; Jesus performed as only God could. Ultimately, Jesus was God, with us and, eventually, in us. He was the fulfillment of the law as the law pointed to a better way. The law could not redeem but Jesus did (Module #3 Lecture Video). The accelerating revelation…

I. Jesus was born almost 2000 years ago. He lived in Palestine and was baptized by John. Later then he became a preacher, and was publically executed. We knew so little about him because the sources does not come from the actually times of Jesus. He was an average like peasant during the Roman Empire era. He was poor, had no distinction of royalty and lived in less desirable conditions. For historians there was nothing historically remarkable about his status. Therefore, his daily life was not…

Jesus Christ - Who Was He? Here are some different views about who Jesus Christ was. Which one(s) do you think are correct? 1. Jesus Christ was only a mythical figure Although part of the Bible story, virtually all modern scholars studying antiquity say that Jesus did exist historically. Most of them agree that Jesus was a Galilean, Jewish rabbi who preached his message orally, and was crucified by the order of the Roman Prefect Pontius Pilate. 2. Jesus Christ was founder of a world…

In the Gospel of Mark Jesus constantly wanted his identity kept a secret. There was a time in Mark when Jesus was around gentiles when he let his identity be revealed. The secrecy themes in Mark was present because the Author wanted to illustrate how humble Jesus was, display his relationship to God as his son and the importance of the timing of his crucifixion for the world salvation. After the miracles and healings were performed Jesus knew that it would draw attention to the masses. The…

Upon Jesus baptism He would begin the work that His Father had called Him to do. Jesus is the King and founder of His kingdom that would defeat all other kingdoms and bring all into His submission. His first encounter would be against the one who is the “prince of this world” and holder of the opposite power. The start of Jesus work on this earth would begin with the temptation though there were no previous teachings that the Messiah would have to face such temptations. One teaching proclaimed…

Jesus' resurrection did not happened: Like the Pharisees, Jesus and Paul believe in the resurrection of the dead, while the Sadducees did not. Many times, Jesus told his disciples that he would rise again after three days, and as promised, he appeared in front of them, but in Mat (28.17), "They saw him and worshiped, and yet some doubted". In Marc (16.11), Mary Magdalene, the first witness, told them that Jesus was alive: "but they did not believe." Luke (24.37 to 41) says: “they felt fear,…

the leader of Christianity, Jesus Christ, found Himself discussing the Old Testament. Evidently, He knew the Old Testament since He quoted them in numerous occasions: “In the Hebrew Scriptures, the believers found the laws, stories, psalms and prophecies Jesus himself knew as Scripture and quoted during his ministry.” Furthermore, He quoted the Old Testament with a clear intention. One of His intentions in using the Old Testament was to reveal that they pointed Him. Jesus did not disregard or…

Jesus and Buddha’s Differences Jesus preached: "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets" (Matthew 7:12) [Currie]. Similarly, Buddha stated: "Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful" (Udana-Varga 5:18) [Currie]. Clearly, these two great religious figures shared the same beliefs regarding the golden rule. They both taught that mankind should treat one another as they would want to be…

The statute of Jesus washing the disciples feet is one of the many depictions of Jesus that reveals his many qualities.This account can be found in the synoptic accounts in John 13:1-17.This image in particular portrays Jesus as loving ,a humble servant and a role model, teacher and leader. Jesus is represented as a teacher because he sets an example by his actions of washing the disciples feet as he was doing the work of the lowliest of servants. He is shown as bring a humble servant as he…

man by the name of Jesus who claimed to be the Messiah "Son of God". Jesus ' coming was through the calling of offering eternal salvation through the faith and grace of God 's mercy. The establishment of the early church covenant was offered to all who believed and desired to understand God and his will. The writers of the books of the New Testament intended to for the Scriptures to be serviceable to all followers of Christ. The New Testament provides the characteristics of Jesus and his marking…