Jesus of Nazareth, generally held by Christians to be God incarnate.
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Was Jesus a poor man, in economic sense?
I saw a video of Cesar Vidal and he said, that probably, Jesus was a middle-high class in economic sense, during the period of life before public ministry. I need historical references.
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Does the Old Testament foretell the time in history in which the Messiah would come (the first time)?
I understand that the Old Testament prophecies many different things about the Messiah who was to come, including the virgin birth, His suffering, His resurrection, etc.
However, is there anything ...
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Does being killed by Jews (or suffer from Jews) make you like Christ? [closed]
I wonder whether being killed by the Jews somehow makes you similar to Jesus Christ and benifits to your salvation?
The question is based on the facts that during the 2000 debates about the ...
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How the trial of Jesus compares to the judical standards of the epoch and of the modern times?
I wonder whether Jesus was given enough opportunities to defend himself, whether his trial was fair and whether the investigation was thorough?
I what to know this in comparison with typical ...
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What is the Church attitude to the belief that Jesus had a biological father?
What is the Church attitude to the belief that Jesus had a biological father Josef or another man and that divin conception was only a metaphor?
Allegedly there was an ancient prophecy that the ...
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Is there a group of Christians that believes that Jesus was resurrected metaphorically rather than physically?
Is there a group of Christians or confession that believes that Jesus was resurrected metaphorically rather than physically?
Sometimes I encountered with opinions that Jesus was resurrected in the ...
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When was the first occurrence of Jesus being used as a name?
I would suspect that Jesus himself was the first to have the name "Jesus", but was there anyone before him with the same name? In other words, was the name completely unique when the Angel Gabriel ...
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Did Jesus suffer on the Cross in all possible senses?
I have read that it's more or less accepted that Jesus did suffer on the cross.
What I do not understand is whether or not He suffered all possible sufferings.
Imagine a war hero captured and ...
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What was the reformed theology of Christian belief that allowed Christian soldiers to fight against each other during WWII? [closed]
During WWII Christians killed Christians.
What was the Christian idea or concept at the time that did not lead these soldiers to throw down their arms and walk away from doing so?
Christian are to ...
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Were there any ancient prophets B.C. considered of the same God? [duplicate]
EDIT - New question.
Christianity has only been around for a very small percentage of time, when we look at all the prophets and world religions that came before Christianity.
Were there any ...
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Where does one draw the line between spritiual attack and spiritual defense? [closed]
I recently uploaded a picture to Facebook in the style of the KEEP CALM posters, which said "KEEP CALM, JESUS IS COMING". I knew before I posted it that I would likely receive spiritual attack from ...
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In the book of John, is the Holy Spirit not in Jesus until the dove descends on Him?
When Jesus was baptized by John, and the Holy Spirit descended on Him like a dove, was the Holy Spirit not with Him up until then?
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Apologetic on suffering using a reference to Jesus [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to answer “Why does evil and suffering exist?”
Doing some study at the moment, one of the questions has provoked a few thoughts between me and my wife but we have no ...
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Does Christianity address the difference between joy and pleasure and how to manage them? [closed]
Does Christianity explain the differences between pleasure and joy like in some far east religions?
For example, I found this description:
...
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How long is it necessary to repent for an act of sin? [closed]
How long is it necessary to repent for an act of sin?
For example, can just the thought "forgive me for my sin, Lord" immediately after the sin is committed enough (and truly mean it)....or does a ...
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Luke 12 and going to work everyday
Put God’s Kingdom First
22 Jesus said to his followers, “So I tell you, don’t worry about the
things you need to live—what you will eat or what you will wear. 23
Life is more important ...
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Who sent John the Baptist to baptize with water?
In the first chapter of the Gospel of John, the following account of John the Baptist's introduction of Jesus is given:
29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the
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What is the “paradise” that Jesus references in Luke 23:43?
Luke 23:43 - Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."
At first glance, I casually assumed "paradise" was referring to heaven, but if Jesus was dead for 3 ...
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What Place was Jesus going to prepare
In John 14 Jesus tells the disciples that he was going to prepare a place for them. Isn't it that heaven was already founded from creation? So, what place was he referring to? Was this just a figure ...
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Why does Jesus feel only certain people that come into physical contact with Him?
Luke 8
43 A woman was there who had been bleeding for twelve years. She had
spent all her money on doctors, but no doctor was able to heal her.
44 The woman came behind Jesus and touched the ...
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Did Jesus put an end to all religious ways at the cross [closed]
Hebrews 8-10 made me think different and that the True church is one not made by human hands so that means everything else is counterfeit to the real thing. The true followers worship in Spirit and ...
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Is it a sin to believe Jesus deceives us, to protect our souls?
Jesus ultimately cares about the judgement of our eternal soul.
Is it a sin to believe in a Holy deception that the reason He made His return unknown and mysterious is to keep us in line - or away ...
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Why did Satan tempt Jesus in the desert?
In Matthew 4:1-13 and Luke 4:1-11, Jesus was in the desert for 40 days and tempted by Satan. Of particular interest is the first temptation.
Luke 4:3-4 (NLT)
3 Then the devil said to ...
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What kind of clothes did Jesus wear?
There are a couple references in the gospels indicating what Jesus wore but not many. His undergarment was 'seamless' according to John 19:23. He also may have had the 'fringes' or 'tassels' of the ...
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What is the Christian perspective on survival needs not met?
Let me clarify, this is not an attack on beliefs in any way. I changed the title as I see how it came off and it is due to my personal frustration with not understanding how things work - I apologize ...
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What are the signs of Jesus' return? [closed]
What are the signs of Jesus' second coming?
Are there specific things to look for from the Bible, or from ancient Christianity?
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Why didn't Jesus give proof to the priests?
On several occasions the High Jewish priests asked Jesus, that if He is the son of God, then demonstrate by doing X or Y.
I assume in all of these cases, he could have fulfilled the requests to show ...
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Which are the parts of the Old Testament that point to Jesus?
I'm aware of the prophecy in Genesis about someone who will crush the serpent's head, as well as the parts of Isaiah, especially the Suffering Servant. Which other parts of the Old Testament point to ...
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Is being “sinless” the same as “being perfect”?
Jesus taught us to be perfect He also taught us to be without sin.
Furthermore, He came to make us perfect and to take away our sin.
My question is: are these two states identical? If I were ...
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Is there any evidence that Jesus had no children?
There is no evidence that Jesus had children. But is there anything in the Bible indicating that he certainly did not?
The reason for asking about the evidence of the negative: If someone says "Jesus ...
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What is the significance of the name “Jesus”?
A prominent theological understanding in Christianity is that God the Son, the Second Person of the Trinity, is co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit. About 2,000 years ago, He entered into ...
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Did Jesus ever sing?
I've been rewatching Jesus Christ Superstar recently and this thought sprang into my mind - did the real Jesus ever sing? I mean, are there any records to that effect in the Scriptures or elsewhere, ...
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Was Jesus' power limited relative to the belief of others?
Mark 6 4-6:
4 Then Jesus said to them, “People everywhere give honor to a prophet,
except in his own town, with his own people, or in his home.” 5 Jesus
was not able to do any miracles ...
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Was Jesus a carpenter or a rabbi?
One person told me that since disciples called Jesus rabbi and since he taught in synagogues he couldn't have been a carpenter as only rabbis were allowed to teach in synagogues.
Has this matter ever ...
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How do I find Jesus in everything? [closed]
Life is so busy and there are so many things to do, so many problems to deal with. But I don't want to walk with God just 'sometimes', I want to see Him in everything, not just in church or when I am ...
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Where did the artistic rendering of Jesus originate?
There seems to be a pretty recognizable and consistent artistic image of Jesus Christ, despite the lack of evidence of what he looked like. Where did this initial image originate?
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Why is Jesus at the center of everything
If you look through the Bible we know that Jesus is at the center of everything both in the old and new testament.
I have some clues like him being beloved or as a reward of what he suffered.
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DId Jesus' disciples believe Jesus was God or a prophet?
Did the disciples believe that Jesus was God or a prophet? I presume that their opinion changed when he died. They called Jesus lord, however lord is a somewhat common title back then.
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What percent of Christians believe Jesus was not God, and instead was messenger of God?
Does such sect inside Christianity exist? And if so how do they explain the reasoning for this belief?
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Jesus got angry in the temple - should we do that too? [closed]
I think we know the story.
Matthew 21:12
And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold
and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the
moneychangers, ...
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Does Christianity claim the Bible to be God's ONLY Word?
If yes, what is the reference for this ONLY?
By this logic, any book before the Bible like the Torah is not the word of God.
According to Islam, Torah is the book of prophet Moses and Bible is the ...
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Where can one find out details about the Hebrew New Testament? (Peshitta) [closed]
Somewhat odd question:
I am looking for information on the New Testament
Hebrew sites also will be
like
הברית החדשה
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Should we have realistic unbelief? [closed]
Jesus makes it pretty clear that because of our unbelief we will not see miracles in our life (see below).
However, psychological experts warn against the dangers of unrealistic expectations.
See ...
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Why the resurrection?
My understanding is that Christians believe that Jesus died, was resurrected, and ascended to heaven alive.
What is believed to have been the purpose of this? Specifically, once dead, why not just ...
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Why blame for Jesus's death
My understanding is that Christians believe that Jesus died in order that his death might effect atonement for their sins.
Over the years, there's been a lot of assigning blame for his death. Why has ...
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Where can I find out more about other people rising from the dead, when Jesus died on the Cross?
51 When Jesus died, the curtain in the Temple was torn into two
pieces. The tear started at the top and tore all the way to the
bottom. Also, the earth shook and rocks were broken. 52 The ...
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All the references where Jesus is offered worship
What are all the references to the instances where where Jesus is offered worship in the Bible?
I am raising this question because some of my friends from some specific denomintations believe only ...
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Driving out spirits in Jesus's name with discrepancy in Bible
In Acts 19: 13-17. Several people tries to drive out demons by using Jesus's name.
13 Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who ...
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Did most of the people that Jesus heal believe he was God? If so, why does the Bible not record them asking for salvation?
1) Most of the people that Jesus healed — did they believe Jesus was God?
2) If so, why did they ask for temporary things (let me walk; let me see; get rid of my diseases; heal my son/daughter) ...
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John 14:2: a literal house / temple or heaven
In John, Jesus is speaking of Heaven. However in Matthew he's talking about a physical temple.
John 14:2 NIV
2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have
told you that ...
