Tag: Jesus
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Dodging The Question
Introduction Whenever I talk with someone concerning the scriptures and what they say, I usually know when the conversation is going to end as their response is, “You believe what you want to believe, and I’ll believe what I want to believe.” I’ve gotten that response a few times and it’s basically, their way of…
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Is Jesus a Slacker?
Introduction In our next article about “Questions concerning Jesus”, we come to the discussion of why hasn’t Jesus returned in the Second Coming? What is he waiting for? Some of the most recent dates predicting his return have come and gone without incident i.e. May 21, 2011; December 21, 2012; and dozens of other predictions…
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Was Jesus’ Death pointless?
Introduction Often, when I hear someone lead a prayer to God; thanking him for sending his son, Jesus, to die on the cross. Though he was sent for that reason, it wasn’t the only reason. I think that if that was the only reason his death would have been pointless. Why Was Jesus Sent? Conclusion…
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Was Jesus really Crucified?
Introduction Imagine, if you will, the account of Jesus; after the resurrection in Jn. 20:19-20, when he appeared to his disciples. Instead of telling them that he is the resurrected Christ, he would say, “April Fools!” How different would their lives be if Jesus had, in fact, faked his own death? There are many skeptics…
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Was Jesus an Angry Individual?
Introduction Jesus is referred to as the Prince of Peace (Isa. 9:6), Peter preached peace through Jesus Christ to Cornelius and family (Acts. 10:34-38), and most of the epistles opened with the phrase; “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” However, if this is the case; that he…
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Was Jesus Attractive?
Questions Concerning Jesus Introduction Another challenge in the life of a Christian is trying to get an understanding of what Jesus looked like. A lot of times you’ll see an image posted on social media of a young man in a robe with a beard and mustache. They tell you it’s Jesus and you should…
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Did Jesus Heal Everyone?
Introduction When one reads the gospels and learns of Jesus’ ministry (which includes healing people), we sometimes assume that Jesus healed everyone. But that isn’t true. Here’s what J.D. Tant, Texas preacher, had to say about this subject— It should be obvious to all that the main purpose of gifts was not to heal the…
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Was Jesus an Only Child?
Questions Concerning Jesus Introduction To grow up as an only child can be rough as the child has no one to relate to for brothers and sisters. Sometimes parents will over-compensate this singleness by showering the child with more material gifts than is necessary. Children grow up with friends and extended family; but to have…
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Two Harsh Truths about Jesus
Introduction As was mentioned in the Bible Monday Meme from June 17th, people know less about the Jesus of the bible because they are more concerned with their own invention of our savior. In this article, I’m going to show two realities of Jesus as found in the scriptures. Jesus was Never Saved! This may…
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