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Jesus of Nazareth is the central figure of the Christian New Testament.
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I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me
Jesus says in John 14:6 that no one can come to the Father except through him.
John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
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What does 'master' signify in Rom 6:9? 'death no longer is master over Him'
Rom 6:9 knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, is
never to die again; death no longer is master over Him.
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Jesus and the cross [closed]
I read Dr. Samuelsson’s writings that "Jesus did not die on cross". And here is what Dr. Craig says about that:
Similarly, Dr. Samuelsson’s contention is that the Greek terminology used in the New ...
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Did Jesus exercise omniscience or a spiritual gift in Matthew 9:4?
Matthew 9:4 (ESV):
4 But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
Did Jesus know their thoughts because 1) he was omniscient, 2) the Holy Spirit revealed the ...
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In John 5:32, to whom does the Lord Jesus Christ refer by the phrase “another who testifies about me”?
In John 5:32, it is written,
32 There is another who testifies about me, and I know that the testimony that he testifies about me is true.
ΛΓʹ ἄλλος ἐστὶν ὁ μαρτυρῶν περὶ ἐμοῦ καὶ οἶδα ὅτι ἀληθής ...
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How might we understand Jesus "not entrusting Himself" to those around Him (John 2:23-25)?
From the 2nd chapter of the Gospel of John we read:
John 2:23-25: "Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name, observing His signs which He was ...
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Did Jesus read minds or perceive them?
In this passage, most English translations say "knowing their thoughts". In the footnote it says "perceiving" their thoughts. I feel like this is a pretty monumental difference as perceiving thoughts ...
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Why does Jesus tell the disciples to buy swords?
Luke 9:3 and Luke 22:36 seem to form an inclusio. In chapter nine, Jesus instructs the Twelve, "Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra tunic." But in chapter 22, ...
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Does the adulterer in Matthew 5:32 cause the spouse to commit adultery or make her a victim of adultery?
What exactly was Jesus saying in Matthew 5:32?
Matthew 5:32 (NKJV)
But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and ...
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Accuracy of Alfred Edersheim's "Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah"
Edersheim's book The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah has been called "one of the best known and most important references on the life of Christ ever written." However, a lot has changed in the ...
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Is Jesus implying that He expects his disciples to be Sabbath-keepers in Matthew 24:20?
In Matthew 24:15-25 (NIV) we read:
15 “So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination that causes desolation,’ spoken of through the prophet Daniel—let the reader understand— 16 then let ...
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Did Jesus not heal the crippled beggar at the gate Beautiful?
One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was ...
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What Words or sentences did Jesus Write on the Ground?
In John 8:6-8 (KJV) The Scripture said :
6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them ...
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Are "Christ" and "Son of God" two things or one in John 20:31?
John 20:30-31 says the following:
Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written so that you may ...
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How should John 3:13 be understood in view of the OT statements about Enoch and Elijah?
How should John 3:13 be understood in view of the OT statements about Enoch and Elijah?
John 3:13 states:
No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from
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Was the power they received in Matthew 10 different from the one they received in Acts 2?
Christ gives power to the disciples to cast out demons and heal the sick which was prior to the giving of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 10:1 KJV
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When did Abraham see Jesus' day? John 8:56-57
And why did the Jews think Jesus was saying that he had seen Abraham when Jesus just spoke of Abraham seeing his day (and therefore him)?
John 8:56-57 (ESV)
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In Matthew 27:38 why were there two thieves crucified with Jesus?
Matt. 27:38,
Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand,
and another on the left.
Jesus was crucified during the critical feast of Passover (mistakenly called the ...
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What exactly is meant by "works" in John 14:12?
John is, in my honest opinion, one of the most fascinating books of the Bible. This fascinating aspect of John often comes attached with a difficulty of interpretation as well. My concern starts with ...
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What was the actual thorn plant that was used in Christ's crown of thorns? John 19:2
John 19:2 (HCSB)
The soldiers also twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on His head, and threw a purple robe around Him.
Image from The Passion of the Christ.
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Does Hebrews 7 claim that the Lord Jesus Christ is Malki-Tzedek?
According to the Epistle of Hebrews, specifically chapter 7, is the Lord Jesus Christ the same person as Malki-Tzedek (מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק) (cp. Gen. 14:18), or are they different people?
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John 14:26b ...IN MY NAME
I only came here to find something out about the phrase; "...will send in My name" specifically the 'in my name' part of John 14:26.
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A key question to ask of the "Good Shepherd" discourse of John 10
In John 10;1-16, 25-29, does someone become Christ's sheep when he hears his voice, or does he hear his voice because he is his sheep?
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What does Jesus imply when posing a question in Mark 2:9?
Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk’? (Mark 2:9 ESV)
I've always read this as a rhetorical question which insists that it ...
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Did Jesus drink wine?
http://biblehub.com/luke/7-34.htm
For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and
you say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking,
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What did Jesus mean by saying "I am the First and the Last" in Revelation 1:17?
Revelation 1:17-18 (NRSV):
17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he placed his right hand on me, saying, “Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, 18 and the living one. I ...
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Why did Jesus fast in the wilderness?
In Luke 4:1-13 and Matthew 4:1-11, the Gospels record that Jesus fasts in the wilderness for 40 days. My understanding is that fasting is linked with mourning. Why then did Jesus fast for 40 days in ...
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"That they may be one, even as we are one" in John 17:11
In John 17:11, Jesus prays that his disciples "may be one":
11And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have ...
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What is so special about Jesus' resurrection in light of other people rising from the dead?
How is the resurrection of Jesus, His rising from the dead, different than all the former dead saints who were seen alive in Matthew 27:52-53?
Matthew 27:52-53 says: 'And the graves were opened and ...
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Did Jesus pre-exist in spiritual form as the "Spirit of Christ" at the time of the prophets according to 1 Peter 1:10-12?
Context: I came up with this question after reading this answer.
1 Peter 1:10-12 (NASB):
10 As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful ...
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What was the relationship in ages between Jesus and his disciples?
There are a few texts in the gospels which give some flavor of Jesus' relationship with his disciples (citing the NIV here):
Matt 10:24 -
The student [μαθητὴς] is not above the teacher [διδάσκαλον]...
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Is Jesus called God in 2 Thessalonians 1:12?
I was first alerted to this in the NIV footnote of that verse:
We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord ...
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Why does Hebrews 3:1 call Jesus an apostle?
I was reading Hebrews 3 when I saw that the author is calling Jesus the apostle.
Hebrews 3:1-2 (ESV): Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and ...
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What does Paul mean when he states "that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord?"
Philippians 2:9-11 (KJV)
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and ...
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Does "Jesus has come in the flesh" in 1 John 4:2 imply a fleshless pre-existence?
1 John 4:2 (ESV):
2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God,
When I read this verse, my immediate impression is that of ...
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What is the historical interpretation of 'Nicolaitans' in Rev 2:15?
Simple enough. Starting with early church and patristic fathers what was the historical interpretation of Nicolaitans in Revelations 2:15?
2:15 In the same way, there are also some among you who ...
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Who is the referent of 'us' (ἡμῖν) in Matthew 3:15 if not merely Jesus and John?
Matthew 3:15 reads (emphasis mine):
ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν πρὸς αὐτόν· ἄφες ἄρτι, οὕτως γὰρ πρέπον
ἐστὶν ἡμῖν πληρῶσαι πᾶσαν δικαιοσύνην. τότε ἀφίησιν αὐτόν (NA28).
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Why is the dividing of clothes considered the fulfillment of scripture?
In John 19:24 it's written:
“Let’s not tear it,” they said to one another. “Let’s decide by lot who will get it.”
This happened that the scripture might be fulfilled that said,
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How did Jesus grow in favour with God? Luke 2:52
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:52
Jesus we know was without fault or sin being the 'unblemished' Lamb.
God was 'well pleased' with His special son (...
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Parable of the unjust steward - is Jesus teaching people to follow this example or to NOT be like this? What is meant by His comments on wisdom?
The parable of the unjust steward records that a steward/manager was to be fired. He proceeded to reduce the debts owed by debtors to his master, and he was commended for this. This has long been a ...
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When will all be accomplished? Matthew 5:18
Matthew 5:17-18 (NASB):
17 “Do not presume that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill. 18 For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not ...
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What does the risen Jesus mean, 'for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have'. Luke 24:39?
Luke 24:39 "See My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself; touch Me
and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I
have."
First some brief points;
Jesus is now ...
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When do those who think the 70 weeks of Daniel 9 refer to years think the weeks began?
I have recently been looking into possible dates for the beginning of Jesus' ministry. I believe that Daniel's weeks of years prophecy refers to when Jesus begins His ministry (I used to errantly ...
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Does "learned obedience" imply that Jesus was disobedient?
In Hebrews 5:8 it says that the Son "learned obedience" through what he suffered. Does this imply that he was disobedient at some point, or is there another way to understand it?
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Why did Jesus praise God for hiding teachings from wise and learned people?
Matthew 11:25-26 (NIV) is as follows:
25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them ...
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What did Jesus mean when he said, Forgive them "for they know not what they do"?
Luke 23:34 (DRA) (emphasis added)
34 And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. But they, dividing his garments, cast lots.
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What does John 3:8 mean?
John 3:8 (ESV) states:
The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.
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In Mark 3, is it Jesus' family or friends who try to take him away
Mark 3:21 NLT "When his family heard what was happening, they tried to take him away. “He’s out of his mind,” they said."
IN other versions it says "own people" or "friends"
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How should we understand the ongoing nature of Jesus' intercession? Heb 7:25-27
Heb 7:25-27 (NASB, emphasis added)
25Therefore he is also able to save forever those who come to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. 26For it was fitting for us to ...
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Significance of the "naked man" who touches Jesus in Mark 14:51-52
My question is "what the association is regarding mention of the young man in Mark 14 with a "linen cloth" and also running away "naked"?"
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