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We really do not have to agree that the Bible is totally true before you come to that conclusion yourself, since you are asking Christians was this prophecy fulfilled. We, as Christians, can show from what we have that the prophecy was fulfilled and how. Feel free to question anything you read and expect a logical answer. I and even the rest of us might not have the answer right off, but we (including you) can all study the scripture together to find the answer, we do not have to consult what some scholar said.True if only we all agree that the bible and what it says is the word of god
That actually does bring up a question from me, lol. How do you guys view Jesus exactly? Do you see Him as just a true prophet? Or, do you see him as a false prophet since He told people He was God?
We really do not have to agree that the Bible is totally true before you come to that conclusion yourself, since you are asking Christians was this prophecy fulfilled. We, as Christians, can show from what we have that the prophecy was fulfilled and how. Feel free to question anything you read and expect a logical answer. I and even the rest of us might not have the answer right off, but we (including you) can all study the scripture together to find the answer, we do not have to consult what some scholar said.
I cannot explain the trinity either since there is nothing in this world that comes close to relating to it (as far as I can tell), but that does not mean it could not exist.I like that and i m gonna do it and it is exactly why im asking questions cuz most muslims don't even read the bible they say it's a false book since we belive the holly quran to be the word of god and the quran says the bible isnt true but we must read it to see why and try to prove our case i aint no muslim scholar too i just want to know about christianity prophets and history but for me to be honest and to ansewer the question what part we see as false i would say the first thing that strikes me from the begining is the trinity i mean for us its something that sorry but that makes no sense and i dpnt know why when we ask some pastor about it he is having trouble to explain it and trying and making a great effort for me the answer or relegion in the basis should be simple for all and we dont have to go to college to college to understand it .
We see jesus peace be upon him as one of the greatest prophets sorry if my words aen't well chosen my english is weak but as i said we belive jesus never said he was god in the first place and you guys will comeback with some verses from the bible to prove that he said so my point is if we agread that what in the bible is true there would be no need to debate it .
Let's probe into that a little further. Did Jesus really say that He was God?
Thats exactly how Jesus original audience seemed to take it when He said, I and the Father are one. In fact, the Jews were ready to kill Him right there! Why? Because you, they said, a mere man, claim to be God (John 10:33).
On another occasion, He used the personal name of Israels Godthe name revealed to Moses (Exodus 3:14)to refer to Himself. And He even used the Torah for context, so no one would misunderstand Him: Before Abraham was, I AM (John 8:58).
This would be about as wild as someone telling you or one of your Muslim brothers, I am your God, Allah. What would be such a person's fate, if they were in Iran, and did such a thing. Its no wonder the Jews tried to stone Him to death. That was the exact penalty for blasphemy under the Jewish legal system.
So, he wasnt saying something like Im some other, generic god like he was advocating polytheism. Not at all. It was pretty clear to everyone there that He was being much more specific
Jesus was saying, I am Israels God.
But Jesus didnt have to say the words I am God, in order to claim to be divine. But why is this a problem? Look, I dont have to say the exact words, I am married to indicate that Im married. I can tell you, Im her husband, or this is my wife, or its our 12th wedding anniversary. The question is, what did the people who were actually a part of conversation think about what Jesus said?
So did Jesus say He was God? Not in the way you might have expected him to but we should not confuse the directness of a claim with the existence of a claim. The historical evidence shows that Jesus actually claimed to be the God of Israel on many different occasions.
I cannot explain the trinity either since there is nothing in this world that comes close to relating to it
1. Is God powerful enough to make Himself into a human form?
2. Is it impossible for God to be in two places at the same time?
3. What other reason would you have for a virgin birth?
4. If it would really be a gigantic help to man way above just sending prophets for God to come in the flesh; would Gods Love for man be great enough for God to come in the flesh?
I agree on the fact that jesus peace be upon him didn't have to say the exactvwords i understand that he meant i am israel's god but again according to the bible we do not belive in the bible and thats the issu
So when you said, "we belive jesus never said he was god in the first place", did you really mean that?
God is just and justice requires that all sins be paid for. Either the sinner must be punished or the sin must be atoned for by the sacrifice of innocent blood. To forgive human sin requires the sacrifice of an innocent human and only Jesus is qualified to be that sacrifice. Because he is God as well as man his death is enough to atone for all the sins of the human race.Yes god is powerful to make himself in human form but why if he is powerful enought to do that and get killed and humiliated by some jews (his creations)why didnt he just forgave our sins from where he is.
Adam was created by God. His existence began when God formed him out of dust and breathed the breath of life into him. Jesus is God and has always existed just as the Father has. The incarnation wasn't the beginning of his existence but was the way in which he acquired a human nature in addition to his divine nature.Jesus was born from only a mother you assume he's the son of god adam was created without father or mother why dont we call him god its the same logic ?!
Jesus did not fail. He atoned for our sins and now anyone who puts his faith in him is forgiven. He also fulfilled the prophesies that were made about him.God has given as free will and sent prophets to guide us with miracles sometimes what u are actually saying is gid came in flesh to guide us and yet he failed since prophets had mire followers than god
Excellent question and some Christian scholars have tried to address that question with theories of atonement, which none so far as I can tell, have done a good job with. We can look at this together and think about.Yes god is powerful to make himself in human form but why if he is powerful enought to do that and get killed and humiliated by some jews (his creations)why didnt he just forgave our sins from where he is.
Agreed.God is everywhere at the same time not just two places.
I am not suggesting: Just because Jesus had a virgin birth He must be a God. What I am suggesting if God was going to come down as both 100% man and 100% deity he might logically be part of a virgin birth. The question was not does this make Jesus deity, but what other logical reason could there be (and I personally do not know one)?Jesus was born from only a mother you assume he's the son of god adam was created without father or mother why dont we call him god its the same logic ?!
Jesus was not trying to get the masses to follow him. As you know from history the masses are a fickle group, they cheer you for one moment and yell for your blood the next moment. Christ spent three years training the 12 of which one turned from him. This was our example of how to evangelize the world (we today are not following His example). He did go to the cross to help us both with disciplining and obtaining Love.God has given as free will and sent prophets to guide us with miracles sometimes what u are actually saying is gid came in flesh to guide us and yet he failed since prophets had mire followers than god
Excellent question and some Christian scholars have tried to address that question with theories of atonement, which none so far as I can tell, have done a good job with. We can look at this together and think about.
First off: God in the Old Testament before Christ came to earth, did forgiven the sins of those that sincerely repented and turned to God for help (charity/forgiveness/mercy/grace). (If you would like I can list scripture to support the concept).
We can easily conclude God is loving enough to forgive the repentant child seeking His forgiveness.
So the question is: Why would Christ go through a torture, humiliation and murder if it was not to solve some problem God was having with forgiving sins?
As Christians believe and scripture states God is our Father and as a this most wonderful parent God would not only easily forgive us but if at all possible God would also see to our fair/just disciplining.
Wonderful Parents try to see to the disciplining of their rebellious disobedient children for all the right/good reasons discipline provides:
Deterrent for the person being disciplined and others aware of the discipline to keep from repeating the action.
It places the value on the transgression (the greater the punishment (disciplining) the bigger the transgression), sometimes we do not know how much pain it has caused until we know the punishment for the transgression.
It shows fairness and justice, the parent needs to be consistent and we want to know we have a fair and just parent.
It is a way to put the transgression behind us, since we have done the time for the crime.
It also should strength and improves the relationship between the parent and the child.
We know wonderful parent see to the discipline of the children they Love, so if our parents do not discipline (punish) us, we should rightfully question their love/concern for us.
The next question would be: How can God see to our fair just discipline when our disobedience is unbelievable huge (by Gods standard) and virtually any disciplining (punishment) should kill us?
Let me ask you this: Would you prefer to have your own child tortured and murdered before you for your personal transgressions or would you prefer to take the deserved punishment yourself?
Christ (the person I love more than anyone in this world) allowed Himself to be tortured, humiliated and murdered by wicked people, because I personally sinned (If I had not sinned and fulfilled my objective Christ would not have gone to the cross). This like those in Acts 2:37 cut me to the heart (I felt a death blow to my heart [the worst feeling I could have and live]) when I came to the realization of what Christ did for and because of me. As my Love for Christ has grown so has my empathy for what Christ went through.
What Gods desired result from my sinning and Christ going to the cross, is all the benefits of being disciplined and my realizing how unbelievable huge my debt of sin created so I could have an unbelievable huge Love. This huge Love is Godly type Love that is not instinctive (like a robotic type love) nor could God force me to accept this Love (that would not be Loving).
Jesus has taught us this philosophical truth he that is forgiven much will Love much
Have you seen that truth fulfilled in your life from those that have humbly accept pure charity in the form of unconditional, sacrificial, selfless forgiveness?
I can give lots more on this subject.
Agreed.
I am not suggesting: Just because Jesus had a virgin birth He must be a God. What I am suggesting if God was going to come down as both 100% man and 100% deity he might logically be part of a virgin birth. The question was not does this make Jesus deity, but what other logical reason could there be (and I personally do not know one)?
Jesus was not trying to get the masses to follow him. As you know from history the masses are a fickle group, they cheer you for one moment and yell for your blood the next moment. Christ spent three years training the 12 of which one turned from him. This was our example of how to evangelize the world (we today are not following His example). He did go to the cross to help us both with disciplining and obtaining Love.
What you have said so far is very close to the truth. When we are born into this world we aren't children of God. We are beings who were created by God to worship and serve him and the our eternal destiny depends on our fulfilling our purpose.Your logic is somehow for me good but you assum that i agree on that father and son relationship between god and us but i dont we actually see ourselfs more like slaves than childrenyes god is just but according to our belifs and what we have in holly quran we were created to worship god and nothing else this is our purps in life in everything we do we want to please god and if we do that we go to heaven if we dont we go to hell
In spite of our sins God loves us and wants us to be with him. There is one way sin can be removed; it can be atoned for by the blood of a perfect sacrifice. Jesus came into the world to be that sacrifice. He was perfect in that he never sinned. The blood he shed when he was crucified was intended to pay for our sins. His resurrection is proof that God accepted that sacrifice. Whoever repents of sin and puts his faith in Jesus will be forgiven and will become a child of God.and for us everyone is responsible for his sins and to respond to ur exemle yes if i have a son i would sacrifice myself for his sins but that doesnt make it just.
When a person is forgiven he is spiritually reborn with a nature that wants to please God. He won't be able to live a life of sin as he could before he was saved.If your kid kills a man will we kill you for his sin and if everyone who belives in jesus has his sins forgiven then he can do whatever he likes
First off: I agree with you fully: it would not be just/fair, as you say: if i have a son i would sacrifice myself for his sins but that doesnt make it just!Your logic is somehow for me good but you assum that i agree on that father and son relationship between god and us but i dont we actually see ourselfs more like slaves than children yes god is just but according to our belifs and what we have in holly quran we were created to worship god and nothing else this is our purps in life in everything we do we want to please god and if we do that we go to heaven if we dont we go to hell and for us everyone is responsible for his sins and to respond to ur exemle yes if i have a son i would sacrifice myself for his sins but that doesnt make it just . If your kid kills a man will we kill you for his sin and if everyone who belives in jesus has his sins forgiven then he can do whatever he likes
Its clear thx but i was referring to the fact that jesus died and was buried dead on the other hand jonas was alive in the belly of the whale or is it just the time factor?
Its clear thx but i was referring to the fact that jesus died and was buried dead on the other hand jonas was alive in the belly of the whale or is it just the time factor?
if everyone who belives in jesus has his sins forgiven then he can do whatever he likes
I when over the Christian logical reason for God to create man and it was not so man could worship Him. Would God creating man to have man worship Him be a self-centered reason or at least show a self-desired need of God?Well god doesnt need us at all to worship him or to accept his love demonstrated as a sacrifice and yet he created us there must be a reason god the creator of all beings would he love more a man that worships him day and night who loves him and yet fears him at the same time a man who speaks the name of god 100 time and more per day
You are very right Jesus did nothing to be sacrificed for and God did not like the wicked people torturing and murdering Christ, but God and Christ allowed it to happen to help willing individuals fulfill their earthly objective.or a man that lives his life freely and just accepting gods love as a sacrifice of his son who did nothing to be killed would he love more the man who thx him for every gift he had given us a man who speaks the name of god and prays to him in need and without need in health before sickness or a man who remembers god in diffecult times ([bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse])?
You bring up another excellent point and something all of us have observed about some people calling themselves Christians, but I am very sorry to say, you might have been misled or you have misunderstood some true Christianity.Let me ask you this if you had two friends you love that you helped many times who would you love more the first comes to you even when he doesnt need anything thx you for your help and comes to you when hes in need or the friend who only speaks to you when he needs you ?
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