Questions tagged [jesus]
Jesus of Nazareth is the central figure of the Christian New Testament.
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Why did the leaders lie to Pilate in Luke 23:2?
Luke 23:2 NIV
And they began to accuse him, saying, “We have found this man subverting our nation. He opposes payment of taxes to Caesar and claims to be Messiah, a king.”
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Revelation 3:20 where Jesus knocks at the door of the church in Laodicea
What did the Lord mean when He mentioned how He stands at the door and knocks? Was it for the 7 Churches back then? Does the 7 Churches represents the nature of the present Churches today?
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Which day is being referred in 1 Corinthians 1:8 as day of Lord Jesus Christ and Paul mentions it as end
As the title suggests, In the following verse 1 Corinthians 1:8,
He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ
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Does Acts 1:21-26 teach that one of the requirements to be an apostle is to have witnessed the resurrection of Jesus?
Acts 1:21-26 (ESV):
21 So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22 beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was ...
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How do we reconcile Isaiah 42:2 With Matthew 27:46?
Isaiah 42:2 - He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice,
or make it heard in the street;
This, if talking about Jesus, seems to prophecy that he would not cry out.
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Who called Paul: Jesus or the Holy Spirit?
15 But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel. 16 For I will show him how much he must suffer for ...
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What was the purpose of the signs that Jesus did that were NOT written? John 20:30 [closed]
John 20:30 (ESV):
30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, ...
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Did Jesus mix metaphors?
In Matt 9:36-38 (NIV) reads
36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they
were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he
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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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Did Jesus preach works-based salvation in Mark 10:17-21 and Luke 10:25-28?
17 And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good?...
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Who is the antecedent in Luke 17:16 (his feet)?
εις δε εξ αυτων ιδων οτι ιαθη υπεστρεψεν μετα φωνης μεγαλης δοξαζων τον θεον και επεσεν επι προσωπον παρα τους ποδας αυτου ευχαριστων αυτω και αυτος ην σαμαρειτης. [Luke 17:15,16 (TR, undisputed).]
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Was Jesus making a prophecy about the Zealots when he says "those who take up the sword will die by it"? [closed]
So, shortly before his execution, during his arrest, Jesus tells one of his disciples the following:
“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the ...
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How should we understand, "I have put My spirit on him"? Is 42:1
Isaiah 42:1 “Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom My soul delights. I have put My Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations.
This is recognised as a prophecy of ...
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Is Jesus the Messiah? [closed]
Does Isaiah 7:14 confirm that Jesus is the Messiah, or is there tension with other parts as below.
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin
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Do Paul and Jesus share Understanding on the Sum of the Law?
Rom 13:8 WEB Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he
who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Does Paul mean the Whole Law?
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Can someone explain Matthew 19:11-12 on eunuchs?
Three days ago I was reading Matthew 19:11-12 and it confused me as what the verse is talking about, can someone please explain to me what the verse means and it's context?
But he said unto them, All ...
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Is the giving of Elijahs mantle and a double portion of spirit to Elishua prophetic of Jesus / Yehshua's baptism?
Something I noticed recently is that the Hebrew names of the old testament prophet Elishua and New Testament Messiah - Yehshua (Jesus) are essentially variations of the exact same Hebrew statement. ...
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How do you reconcile Rom. 4:2-5 with John 6:28-29: believing a work or not a work?
How do you reconcile
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him ...
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In Luke 5:20-25 was Jesus using accommodation to show that he could forgive sins?
And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.” 21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but ...
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Does 2 Corithians 3 17 say Jesus is the Holy Spirit [duplicate]
Does this verse tell us that Jesus Christ is The Holy Spirit?
2 Corinthians 3 (KJV)
17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
What is THAT SPIRIT? Does ...
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Does 1 Peter 4:8 mean that some sins are covered over?
Three days ago I was reading 1 Peter 4:8 and I was confused by this verse does it mean that some sins are covered or automatically forgiven? I would greatly appreciate an answer.
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Every eye will see him Rev 1:7
What does “every eye will see him” mean?
Look, he is coming with the clouds,” and “every eye will see him, even those who pierced him"; and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.” So ...
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What did Jesus mean when he said salvation is from the Jews?
John 4:22 ASV says, Ye worship that which ye know not: we worship that which we know; for salvation is from the Jews.
What did Jesus mean with his statement "salvation is from the Jews"?
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What does "Yielding up his Spirit" mean?
Joh 19:30 BSB
When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit.
If Jesus Yielded his spirit to God
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Is Jesus still in His human state as at Revelation 1? And is He till now?
The Revelation 1:1 TLV
The revelation of Yeshua the Messiah, which God gave Him to show to His servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,...
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Was the translation of "Jesus" name in Greek from Yehshua purely transliteration or is there possibly "meaning" behind the name "Ἰησοῦς" / "Iēsous"
I have noted in my study of Scripture that most names have "meaning" and are often Hebrew words or statements (usually about God). The original Hebrew name of Jesus - Yeh'shua - follows this ...
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What does “a day of the son of man” look like according to Luke 17:22
“And He said to the disciples, “The days will come when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it.”
Luke 17:22
What was Jesus referring to, that the ...
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Is John 1:11 an antithetical parallel to Deut. 33.3?
John 1:14,17 draw parallels between Moses receiving the Law and Jesus.
(See In John 1:14 what does ἐσκήνωσεν mean?)
Yes, he loved his people,
all his holy ones were in his hand;
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What is the significance and meaning behind Jesus giving Simon the name Peter?
What is the significance behind Jesus giving the apostle Simon the new name Peter and him being referred to in scripture as either "Peter" / "Simon Peter" from then on ? I have ...
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In Luke 1 vs 28 - 29, why was Mary troubled by the greeting of the angel?
In Luke 1 vs 28 - 29, why was Mary troubled by the greeting of the angel when it seemed like a favourable greeting?
28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord ...
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What is the justification for the New international Version and New Living Translation's translation of Philippians 2:6?
Philippians 2:6 NIV Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage
Philippians 2:6 NLT Though he was God, he did not think of equality with ...
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Is Paul suggesting in Eph. 4:6 that Jesus and the Holy Spirit are not God?
In Eph. 4:6 Paul writes,
one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in
you all. NKJV
(Holy Bible: New King James Version. Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1982.)...
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What is the justification for adding the words "is himself God" in John 1:18 of the New International Version and New Living Translation bibles?
John 1:18 NIV No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.
John 1:18 NLT No one has ever seen God. But the ...
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What is the justification for substituting "Christ" for "the Lord" in 1 Corinthians 10:9 and Jesus for "the Lord" in Jude 1:5?
In 1 Corinthians 10:9 ERV we find
Neither let us tempt the Lord, as some of them tempted, and perished by the serpents
1 Corinthians 10:9 NLT reads
Nor should we put Christ to the test, as some of ...
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Did God's sovereignty put Deut. 12:5 in place so that, 40 years after Christ's sacrificial death, sacrifices under the Law of Moses ceased?
The Jews in the first century and even today interpret Deut. 12:5 to mean the Temple in Jerusalem.
But you shall seek the place that the LORD your God will choose out of all your tribes to put his ...
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What is significant, if anything about “This is my Son”?
God the Father makes the point that Jesus is His Son. Why given how few words He uses, does He introduce Jesus as His Son?
“And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; ...
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Why emphasize angels in heaven, why not just angels?
Two passages both emphasize the angels as being in Heaven
“For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.”
Matthew 22:30
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Is Joseph the son of Jacob or Heli?
In Matthew 1:16 Joseph is said to be the son of Jacob.
"Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary"
In Luke 3:23 Joseph is said to be the son of Heli.
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What is Jesus' argument in John 10:34-36?
I'm not a Biblical scholar. This question is prompted by listening to Michael Heiser, and I currently feel persuaded by his argument that the elohim in Psalm 82 are spiritual beings rather than ...
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Does Isaiah 44:6 present a contradiction with respect to the nature of God, the Father and his Son?
It seems as though much of the evidence in the OT for God having a Son, is fairly ambiguous, such as
7 I will proclaim the Lord’s decree:
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In Luke 16:21 why were the dogs mentioned?
who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores.
(Luke 16:21, ESV)
Some see the dogs as further insult to Lazarus.
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What does “ascending” mean in John 20:17?
John 20:17 (NASB)
“Jesus said to her, “Stop clinging to Me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and My God ...
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Was the transfigured face of Jesus 'white effulgent'?
... the appearance of his face became altered, and his garment white -- sparkling. [Young's Literal - Luke 9:29]
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Why is Jesus appointed heir? Heb 1:2 [closed]
We read the magnificent introduction to Hebrews.
In many parts, and many ways, God of old having spoken to the fathers in the prophets, 2in these last days did speak to us in a Son, whom He appointed ...
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Does John include Jesus’ interchange with Phillip (John 5:7) to emphasize another parallel with Moses (Num. 11:21-22)?
Does John include Jesus’ interchange with Phillip (John 5:7) to emphasize another parallel with Moses (Num. 11:21-22)?
Lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a large crowd was coming toward him, ...
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What does Jesus mean, 'ascending to where he was before'?
So then many of His disciples, when they heard this, said, “This statement is very unpleasant; who can listen to it?” 61 But Jesus, aware that his disciples were complaining about this, said to them, “...
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How to humble yourself like a little child?
Matthew 18:4
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Children are not particularly humble. What does Jesus mean by this?
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How did baptism by John help the people and the tax collectors recognize God's justice in Jesus' response to John's doubt about Jesus' identity?
The passage in Luke 7:18-35 is not an easy one to understand because John the Baptist, who was so strong in his convictions that Jesus was the Messiah, seemed to be wavering and sent his disciples to ...
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What is the connection between Jesus’s sanctification and His disciples’ sanctification in John 17:19?
John 17:19 (NASB)
For their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.
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Jesus says plainly he is a man - does John 8:40 preclude him from also being God?
They answered and said to him, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them, “If you are Abraham’s children, do the deeds of Abraham. But as it is, you are seeking to kill me, a man who has told you ...
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