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Who is Jesus? This is one of the fundamental questions that defines
genuine Christianity and distinguishes it from the fakes. Acceptance of
what Scripture says about Jesus (and living according to it) defines who
is (and who isn't) a Christian.
Just about anyone can believe that Jesus was a "good teacher" or a
"prophet." But Scripture teaches us that Jesus was much more than just a
teacher or prophet - and this is part of the reason that the message of
Christ offends most people.
Because of his physical death and physical
resurrection, Jesus is now qualified (and destined) to judge both the
living and the dead. The day is coming when, as promised, he will
physically return to rule over the earth. He will destroy all sin and
pretension, and will rule with righteousness and justice.
What does Jesus look like, today? His appearance is more terrifying and
awesome than words can describe. (The apostle John made an attempt to
describe him in Revelation 1:12-16.) We will one day see him, and it will
surpass either the greatest joy or the worst horror we have ever experienced -
depending on how we respond to him now.
The Importance of Jesus' Genealogy -
Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38 |
Most people today consider Jesus' genealogical records
(recorded in Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38) to be rather boring trivia.
But they serve a very important purpose. |
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Jesus Came... WHY? |
This is a study of verses that give specific reasons for
Jesus coming to earth. Each of them has a phrase similar to "I came to
[do something]," "He appeared so that... ," etc.
You might find interesting the reason this study was created... if so,
look at the "Thanks to" page first. |
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Thanks to...
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"1 x 1017" and
Fulfilled Prophecy |
This number is the probability that any one human could
randomly fulfill just eight of the hundreds of prophecies
that Jesus fulfilled in his lifetime. It just can't happen by "chance."
Instead, it was by God's "design." |
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Is Jesus our Brother? [An example of how to deal
with a "half truth."] |
One day, I was teaching a class, in which a
visitor insisted that the main thing we needed to know was that Jesus was
our "brother." (He didn't seem to think that anything else mattered.) Though
his specific emphasis was false, there is
some truth to the concept. So the following week, I decided to use what
happened as an opportunity to teach the others how to deal with such
"half-truths." |
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Slain for Sin |
A poem by a teen-age friend. |
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The Relationship between the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit; the Issue of Jesus becoming a Human |
Jesus: Is He God? - The
Arian Controversy |
This research paper examines the history and the
issues involved in the Arian controversy, over the question of who
Jesus is. Included are the main article (with a greater focus on the
history), as well as an overview (with a greater focus on specific
issues and details). [There are also links to some other articles.]
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An Assortment of Articles Related to the DEITY of
JESUS CHRIST and the
"TRINITY" Concept |
In addition to the above article (The Arian
Controversy), here are several articles that look at the "trinity" issue,
with a primary focus on the relationship between "Jesus" and "God." |
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Jesus, as the Image and Reflection of God (Also: The
Changes that Took Place when Jesus became a Human) |
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This is part of a study on the relationship between
God, Jesus Christ and people. This specific section focuses on the
relationship between God and Jesus Christ (who is described as the "image of God"),
and the
changes that occurred when Jesus entered the world as a human. Also included
are sections that show the relationship between Jesus (and the New
Covenant) and Moses (and the Old Covenant). The PDF file (and other articles that are part of this large
study) can be accessed on the "Title Page" (through a link at the top of the
article). |
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Various events in Jesus' Life on Earth |
Peter's Denial of Jesus |
This is a "harmony" of the four gospel accounts
about Peter's denial of Jesus. An attempt is made to arrange the various
details in chronological order, with the four accounts placed side-by-side. |
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The Seven Sayings of Jesus, on the Cross |
This is a look at the seven sayings of Jesus, given in
chronological order. Comments are given, which explain some of the
significance of what he said. |
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The "Harmony" of
the Events Between Jesus' Resurrection & his Ascension |
The numerous accounts of these events do not
"parrot" each other, and enemies of God's Word will be
quick to point this out... and to claim that there are
"errors" and "contradictions" between the
accounts. This detailed chronological outline shows how the accounts
may be quite different in emphasis (and in specific details), and yet
fit together to form a consistent "whole." It illustrates
that, when we accept what is written as is, with each passage
defined by its context, the arguments given by the Bible's enemies
are empty and meaningless, at best. [This same principle applies to any
instance in which two Bible accounts describe the same event. This
specific group of events was chosen to illustrate this, because of
certain opponents who claimed that it was utterly impossible to
"reconcile" the various accounts.]
This study looks at every verse in each account of these events, so
it is rather extensive. |
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The Bible says this about Jesus...
- Although he was in very nature God,
- he did not cling to his right to be treated as equal with God.
- Instead, he made himself nothing.
- He chose to take on the very nature of a slave,
- and was born as a human being.
- Considered by others to be merely human,
- he lowered himself even further by being obedient
- to the point of death, death on a cross!
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- Because of this, God has exalted him to the highest place
- and given him the name of honor that is greater than any other name,
- so that at the name of Jesus, everyone will kneel,
- everyone in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth.
- And everyone will acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
- to the glorious praise of God the Father. (Philippians 2:6-11)
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