Jesus of Nazareth, generally held by Christians to be God incarnate.
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Would the story of Jesus hold more significance if he were a man like us?
I feel that whatever Jesus did, if it is because He is special (the son of God in a way that I am not - because aren't we all God's children?) then it holds little relevance to my life - because it is ...
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Is Jesus lying in John 7?
In John 7, Jesus tells his brothers that he is not going up to the festival. Then he goes up in secret. Is this a lie? How is this reconciled?
John 7:6-10 (NIV)
6 Therefore Jesus told them, ...
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“Let this cup pass from me” - What is the cup?
Matthew 26:39 (KJV)
And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou ...
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Is there any place in the Bible or any logical argument disproving the “physical” interpretation of Christ's being the Only Begotten Son?
Is there any verse in the Bible or a logical construction disproving the "physical" position on Christ's being the Only Begotten Son?
I had a conversation with a Mormon and he told me that Lucifer ...
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Would it have been possible for Jesus to sin?
I think most, if not all of us, agree that Jesus did not sin. However, the devil tempted Jesus, at least in the wilderness, prior to Jesus' public ministry (Matthew 4:1-11). Does this mean it would ...
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How is Christ's death so significant?
(the question title isn't quite right; I welcome any better phrasing - it is not intended to sound inflammatory)
This is a genuine question, that regularly occurred to me during my youth, and was ...
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Who is Immanuel?
In Isaiah 7:13-17
13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also? 14 Therefore the Lord himself will ...
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What is “The Parable of the Shrewd Manager” about?
The Parable of the Shrewd Manager (full text below) is perhaps one of the hardest parables to interpret. At first glance it seems to be about rewarding dishonesty!
What lesson is Jesus teaching His ...
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If Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) don't believe in a Holy Trinity, then who do they believe is God?
It's a pretty well known fact that Latter-Day Saint members (aka Mormons) do not believe in the Holy Trinity as far as that God, Christ and the Holy Ghost are 'one'. So what exactly do they believe ...
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Looking for a study
I was reading and came across an article stating:
A recent archaeological expedition to Israel uncovered scrolls that
appear to depict the story of Jesus’ crucifixion. On one of the
scrolls is ...
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According to Protestant trinitarians, what is the significance of the father-son relationship between God and Christ?
What is the significance of the father-son relationship between God and Christ in the Trinity? Non-trinitarians believe that Christ is literally the son of God, but that doesn't quite work with the ...
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If Christ is considered the 'Son of God' then how is He a part of a Trinity?
Note: This is in NO way a troll or a poke at any faith that believes in the doctrine of the Trinity but rather is simply a question for clarity.
There are several passages within the bible that ...
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Jesus predicts that some will not die until he comes in his kingdom, but did this occur?
Matthew 16:28
I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.
Mark 9:1
And he said to them, "I tell you the truth, ...
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What is the significance of the name, “The Word”
God / Jesus has many names which reveal something of His nature / character, e.g.:
Son of God (reveals His divine nature)
Son of Man (reveals His human nature)
etc.
But "The Word" is more puzzling ...
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What does it mean that Jesus was the “second Adam”?
I often hear Jesus referred to as the "second Adam" or sometimes as the "last Adam". What meaning does this title carry? Does it mean that things didn't work out so well for Adam and so God had to try ...
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Was Jesus recorded on the census?
I've heard before that Jesus was recorded on the census that is mentioned in Luke 2:1, and that his name was the last name recorded. I've also heard that Herod would then use this census when he ...
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In which year was Christ born?
This question is a spin-off from On which date was Christ born?
There are differing views on the birth year of Christ, which also affect the dating of the resurrection (as we know Jesus's age on ...
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On which date was Christ born?
Most Christians celebrate the birth of Christ (Christmas) on December 25. But was this really the day of Christ's birth? What was the actual date of Christ's birth?
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Why is Easter celebrated on a different day every year and Christmas is not?
It is well known that on Easter we celebrate Jesus' resurrection, but every year it is held on a different date, whereas Jesus' birthday—Christmas— is celebrated on the same day every ...
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Are there any conflicts between the Book of Mormon Jesus and the Bible Jesus?
I'm interested in knowing if there are any conflicts between the Book of Mormon's Jesus and the Bible's Jesus. Are their natures different? Is what they commanded different? I'm looking for any ...
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Why did Jesus not want to be known as the Messiah?
Jesus, when talking to his disciples in Matthew 16 specifically instructed them not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.
Matthew 16:20 (NIV)
Then he ordered his disciples not to tell anyone ...
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Why is “Jesus” all caps in Matthew 1:21 and Luke 1:31?
It's only in the King James and the New King James, but why? Jesus' name is all caps:
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS:
for he shall save his people from their ...
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Why did Jesus wear the crown of thorns?
Right before his crucifixion, Jesus was made to carry his cross and to wear a crown of thorns. Why was he made to wear the crown of thorns?
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Why did the apostle John call himself, “the disciple whom Jesus loved”?
John refers to himself, on at least four occasions, as "the disciple whom Jesus loved"? (John 13:23, 19:26, 21:7 & 21:20).
Why is this? It seems a bit arrogant, especially as Jesus loved the ...
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When people sin against us but don't repent, should we forgive and forget?
Someone sins against us, e.g. says something unkind. They are completely unrepentant. That might be because they don't think it is a sin or they don't care (yes, I'm deliberately mentioning two ...
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Why (how) does Jesus' coat have no seam?
When Jesus is arrested and His captors take His clothes, they split them in four parts. However, His coat they did not split, as John records, "the coat was without seam, woven from the top ...
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What is significant about the torn curtain?
When Jesus died, the curtain in the temple was torn from top to bottom:
Mark 15:38-39 (NIV)
38 The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. 39
And when the centurion, who stood ...
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What do Christians mean by a “personal relationship” with Jesus?
When Christians talk about having a "personal relationship with Jesus," what does this mean?
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What is going on in Matthew 21 and Mark 12?
In Matthew 21:33-46 and Mark 12:1-12, Jesus tells pretty much the exact same parable:
Husbandman leases his vineyard and leaves. He sends some servants to check it out, and they get whooped. He sends ...
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To what extent does the Law of Moses still apply?
Matthew 5:17-18 (KJV)
17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot ...
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How is the Christian Jesus different from the Muslim Jesus?
Obviously they refer to the same human being, however what are some beliefs that Christians hold about Jesus that Muslims do not share. I ask this question in sort of an apologetic spirit so that I ...
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Are there any documented instances of anyone moving a mountain in faith?
Jesus said we could tell mountains to move (Matthew 17:20), if only we had faith as small as the size of a mustard seed. Has this ever happened? If so, has it been documented or is there any evidence?
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The anointing of Jesus - one event or multiple events?
The Anointing of Jesus is recorded in all four Gospels. A woman anoints Jesus' feet with expensive perfume and wipes the perfume with her hair.
Was this one event, or multiple events?
(I tend to ...
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Into whose name should Christians be baptised?
Jesus said, "...go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
However, the early church apparently baptised in the name of ...
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What evidence is there that Jesus died on the cross? [closed]
Inspired by How long was Jesus in the tomb?, the question could be reasonably raised "if Jesus was only in the tomb for a day and a half, can we be sure that he really died, or were the witnesses ...
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How long was Jesus in the tomb?
All (most?) Christian denominations celebrate Good Friday as the day that Jesus was crucified on the cross, and then celebrate Easter as the day that Jesus rose from the tomb. Most spots in scripture ...
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Was Jesus a separate god?
The New World Translation of John 1 seems to indicate that Jesus was a separate god from the Father.
1 In [the] beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god.
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How do we know Jesus is God incarnate?
In John 17:3 it says that Jesus called the Father the "only true God" and called himself sent by the Father.
Also, in Matthew 4:10, Jesus himself says to:
‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve ...
