Posts Tagged ‘Jesus’
Views of the Cross
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/Views-of-the-Cross.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Galatians 6:14 I. How do you see the cross? A. What significance does it have for you? B. To Paul, it marked his separation from the world – Galatians 6:14 C. It was the focus of his preaching – I Corinthians 2:2 D. It was something many could not understand – I Corinthians…
Read MoreWhat did Simeon mean in Luke 2:35?
Question: In Luke 2:25-35, it tells of Simeon who saw Jesus as a baby when Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple. I am wondering about the last verse, verse 35. Is this saying that the Holy Spirit also gave Simeon knowledge of what Mary would suffer as a mother? Is this what he…
Read MoreIs Jesus the wisdom of God?
Question: I have read that Jesus is called the “wisdom of God” in I Corinthians. Is he also the wisdom in Proverbs 8? If not, please do show me what or who the wisdom is in Proverbs 8. Thank you, sir. Answer: “For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; but we preach…
Read MoreDoes Buddhism prove Jesus to be a myth?
Question: I recently stumbled onto a web site where the author talks about how Christianity borrowed from other religions and that Jesus was a mythical figure. She tries to make similarities between Jesus and Buddha, Horus, etc. One example from her web site claims that Buddha had 12 disciples just like Jesus, that Buddha was…
Read MoreThe Story of Jesus
Edited, original author unknown via Forest Hills Faith Builder, February 10, 2008 Let’s face it, Jesus was a troublemaker. He caused such an uproar when He was born, that King Herod slaughtered a lot of innocent children trying to kill Him. King Herod’s rampage caused His parents so much stress that they fled to Egypt…
Read MoreDid Jesus go to Hell?
Question: Did Jesus go to Hell? Answer: The idea comes from a poor choice of words selected by the translators of the King James Version of the Bible. “He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption” (Acts 2:31). The…
Read MoreWhat happened to Jesus’ soul between the time of his death and his resurrection?
Question: What happened to Jesus’ soul between the time of death and the time he arose? Did it stay with him and if so is there a period of time that our soul will stay with us before leaving our body? Answer: The concept of death is the time when the spirit of man leaves his earthly…
Read MoreThe “Name” of Jesus
by David Smitherman via Plain Talk, July 1983 Jesus has a “name” that is above every other name (Ephesians 1:21; Philippians 2:9) but that “name” is not just an arrangement of letters to spell that word: J-E-S-U-S is not this name. It is much more than a title or designation. In Scripture, “name” is often equivalent…
Read MoreIf Jesus knew Judas would betray him, why did Jesus have him around?
Question: If Jesus knew Judas would betray him, why did Jesus entertain Judas until that time? Answer: Paul addressed a similar question, though he looked back at a far older event. When it was time for the Israelites to be freed from bondage, people wondered why did God put such an evil man in as…
Read MoreThe spirit cannot be God
Question: [Note: This has been severely reduced from the original because it was too long and filled with twisted usage of the Scriptures. I am only presenting a summary so you can get the gist of the arguments made.] The spirit cannot be God. If your congregation is singing praises to the holy spirit, you…
Read MoreIsn’t it true that Jesus did not have to eat the Passover lamb because he had no sin?
Question: I recently read your article “Was Jesus a Vegetarian?”. There is only a few things I would like to comment on. First thing, I eat fish and am not in any way involved with PETA. But Jesus would not have had to eat the Passover lamb, the lamb was killed as an offering because of sin, the…
Read MoreHe Didn’t Fit the Picture
by Aaron Beard via Gospel Power, Vol. 14, No. 12, March 25, 2007 The first-century Jew was one who was completely aware of the prophecies concerning the coming Messiah. The “Law and the Prophets” were constantly being read in public places. He would have undoubtedly been longing for the coming of the Messiah, the Savior…
Read MoreWhy does Jesus sound harsh in Matthew 10:34-36?
Question: Will you please explain why Jesus sounds harsh in Matthew 10:34-36? Answer: “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you. Yes, and…
Read MoreWhy do Christians call Jesus the Son of God?
Question: I’m 21 years old. I’m from Northern Iraq which is the Kurdish people region. I’ve been in the United States for 17 years now. My family was sponsored by a church here in America. I love it here. I have gone back to visit twice and I liked it there, but I’m too Americanized…
Read MoreJesus: Intolerant, Confrontational, and Exclusionary
by Dan Gatlin The typical denominational view of both Father and Son is that “God is love,” and only love. What is so easily forgotten is His severity (Romans 11:22) and wrath (II Thessalonians 1:3-10). Jesus is depicted as quiet, soft-spoken, harmless, almost a wimp (nothing could be further from the truth). The consequence of…
Read MoreDid Peter always believe that Jesus was the Christ?
Question: Did Peter always believe that Jesus was the Christ? Answer: Peter first met Jesus because his brother told him that they had found the Messiah (John 1:41-42). We are not told if Peter was immediately convinced or not, but we do know that Peter became a staunch follower of Jesus. It was Peter who…
Read MoreAre Jesus, the Father, and the Spirit three manifestations of the same one Spirit?
Question: I see that you believe in the water baptism and the necessity of that being the remission of the sins that are forgiven. I note that in the Book of Acts, and God showed me this at 16 years old, that the apostles always baptized in the name of Jesus. The power of heaven…
Read MoreWhen and to whom was the Savior first promised?
Question: When and to whom was the Savior first promised? Answer: “So the LORD God said to the serpent: “Because you have done this, you are cursed more than all cattle, and more than every beast of the field; on your belly you shall go, and you shall eat dust All the days of your…
Read MoreAre Michael the archangel and Jesus the same person?
Question: My question is about the archangel Micheal. Was that Jesus’ original name before he came to earth? I ask because in the book of Daniel and Revelation have some resemblance. (Daniel 10:13, 21; Daniel 12:1; Jude 9 and Revelation 12:7). Answer: The simple answer is that Michael is not Jesus by a different name.…
Read MoreDid Jesus return the donkey he used for the triumphal entry?
Question: Did Jesus return the donkey he used in entering Jerusalem just before his death? Answer: It is not recorded, so any guess would be purely that — a guess. The colt was freely given to the Lord for his use (Mark 11:6). Beyond that, there is little that can be stated.
Read MoreQuestions about Jesus
Questions: How old is Jesus? Where is he from? Why do people believe in Jesus? What is his real name? Why is he dead? Why do people think of him? What does he look like? Do you like him or not? Do you think he is nice and kind and helpful? Why do they pray…
Read MoreWhy is Jesus said to be of Nazareth if he was born in Bethlehem and who was the serpent in the Garden?
Question: Hi! My brother-in-law asked me, “Why was Jesus called Jesus of Nazareth if he was born in Bethlehem?” My answer was because he was only born in Bethlehem, but he was raised in Nazareth. Was I correct? He also feels that Jesus, in the form of a snake, tempted Adam and Eve to test…
Read MoreI believe Jesus was married and had a son
Question: I believe Jesus was married and had a child, a son actually. At the time, men his age were married and had families. What makes him different? Mary Magdalene was his wife and Judah was his son. He could not do his preaching in that time without being married. The men would think of…
Read MoreDid Jesus carry his cross?
Question: Jesus never carried the material cross, and he never fell either! Answer: “Then he delivered Him to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus and led Him away. And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha” (John 19:16-17). John’s…
Read MoreThe True Light
by Bryan Matthew Dockens Among other illustrious descriptions, our Lord Jesus Christ is called “the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world” (John 1:9). When Jesus Was Born a Star a Star Appeared “Now after Jesus was born… behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is…
Read MoreWhy was Jesus in the grave for three days?
Question: My 8-year-old grandson asked me a question and I didn’t know how to answer him. Maybe you can help. Why was Jesus dead 3 days before He rose? Why not 1 day or 2 days? And what did he do in that time, if anything? Thanks for your help. God bless you! Answer: There…
Read MoreDo the gospels contradict each other regarding Jesus’ empty tomb?
Question: I am a Christian but my friend has pointed out several contradictions in the Bible I when the women went to the tomb of Jesus I was hoping you could help me to resolve: Matthew – Earthquake with an angel sitting outside on the recently moved stone; Mark – Stone already moved and a…
Read MoreIf Jesus is God, how is it that he had a body?
Question: Sir, Let me ask you some questions about the identity of Jesus and may you let the Scriptures answer. May God use you in this task. Here are the questions: If Jesus is God, how is it that he had a body? Is it not written that God is a spirit? Did Jesus ascend…
Read MoreWho should we worship: God, the Father, or Jesus Christ?
Question: Who should we worship: God, the Father, or Jesus Christ? Answer: Since both are God, that is they, along with the Holy Spirit, make up the Godhead, they are both worshiped. “Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker” (Psalm 95:6). “Then those who were in…
Read MoreInterpretation Versus Belief
by Phillip Owens via The Elgin Hills Examiner, Vol. 1, No. 5, May, 2006. “Interpreters” explain or give the meaning of words from one language to another language. No one would knowingly say of a competent interpreter, “Well, that’s just his interpretation,” meaning that his translation is only an opinion, has no solid basis to…
Read MoreWhy wasn’t Jesus named Immanuel?
Question: I have another question from my studies involving Isaiah: “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14). How is it that Jesus was not named Immanuel? Is this a contradiction? Also, I’ve heard that virgin is…
Read MoreDoes it matter how long was Jesus’ hair?
Question: Interesting and thank you for the insight concerning the length of Jesus’ hair, though it does not seem necessary to teach it. It is true. We don’t know if he had long hair or not. How long would it have to be to be considered long anyway? The Bible doesn’t tell us if he had…
Read MoreSpirits in Prison
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton In a discussion on suffering for righteousness sake, Peter turns to Jesus as an example. “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, by whom also He…
Read MoreWhen Jesus died, what spirit returned to God?
Question: When Jesus died on the cross he said: “Father into thy hands I give my spirit”. So what is this spirit which Jesus gave to Father? Surely Jesus body was in the grave. Answer: The verse you quote states the answer. “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit” (Luke 23:46). Paul indicates that humans…
Read MoreDoes history record Herod killing the children?
Question: Regarding Herod killing the children, are there any other documents from other sources such as Roman or other ancient cultures documenting this event? Answer: “Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were…
Read MoreWas the spirit of Christ the Holy Spirit?
Question: Was the spirit of Jesus Christ the Holy Spirit? We say the Jesus is God. Jesus said that God is Spirit. This implies that the Spirit also has a sub-spirit. The spirit of Jesus was certainly not the Holy Spirit because while dying on the cross he uttered: “Father into thy hands I give…
Read MoreWhich Old Testament prophet did Jesus quote the most?
Question: Which Old Testament prophet did Jesus quote the most? Answer: I have not taken the time to make an exhaustive list of every quote Jesus made in the Gospels. But I have found several writers mention that the most quoted books in the Gospels are Deuteronomy and Psalms. Deuteronomy was written by Moses and…
Read MoreDid Matthew fabricate a prophecy to support his claim that Jesus was the Messiah?
Question: I have another question. It may seem like I am attacking Christianity with this one, but I’m not. I’m just very interested in studying the Bible and every now and then I come across an objection I need help answering. So here is the objection I found on another website: The fabrication of a…
Read MoreHow can the Son be called the Everlasting Father?
Question: How do you harmonize the reference to the Son as “the Everlasting Father” in Isaiah 9:6? Answer: “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah…
Read MoreDid Jesus become the only begotten of God at his baptism?
Question: It appears Christ was only begotten by God at his baptism. Please respond. Answer: The Greek word translated as “only begotten” is monogenes. It is a compound word meaning “the only one of a race” or “the only born.” In literature, it is used to refer an only child and it can be seen…
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