Who Is Jesus? The Magnificent Superstructure of Redemption
Years ago a group of mocking university students assailed me with this question: "Why don't you give yourself to something worthwhile?" I asked, "What do you consider worthwhile?" They answered: `Why don't you build a bridge - or something?" I explained that the bridge had been built [Includes Why "Yeshua Ha Mashiach"] Jesus: Political Martyr or Atoning God?
If the necessity of Christ's death for our sins is denied, the Gospel is no longer Good News and Christianity's message of grace is abandoned, leaving us with an ethical system with no basis for forgiveness or reconciliation with God. Finding Out About Jesus
Now, how do we find out about Jesus? How do we come to any conclusion about Him? I’d like to ask you a question. How many of you here tonight believe that Abraham Lincoln was the President of the United States at one time? and how many have met Lincoln personally? Now let me ask this: If you have never met Lincoln personally, how did you know he was the President of the United States? The Real Jesus Of History
Is it possible that the portrait of the divine Son of God is an exaggeration, at best, or a complete fabrication, at worst, of the original Jesus? Could the one whom Christians worship be merely a mythological creation or is he real? Jesus..Plain And Simple
Who do you believe about Jesus.. those who were closest to Him, or those who are two thousand years removed from the event? The Gospels As Historical Sources For Jesus,The Founder Of Christianity
Any responsible reconstruction of Christian origins must find its starting-point in the first- century gospel records, not in the hints of an alternative view of Jesus contained in second-century literature from the Gnostic wing of Christianity, nor in the attempt to assimilate Jesus to non-Christian parallels in the history of religions.
Was Jesus Foretold?
Messianic Prophecy of the Old Testament
Compelling evidence according to Moses, The prophet Daniel, Isaiah, King David etc... (Several Articles)
Was Jesus Saviour or Fraud? The Uniqueness of Jesus
(Lord, Liar or Lunatic) Is Jesus Superior to All Other Religious Leaders?
Based on five lines of truth it is entirely possible to come to the conclusion that Jesus is superior to all other religious leaders and that all religions are not equal. Jesus Christ.. Unique Savior or Average Fraud?
This self-centeredness of the teaching of Jesus immediately sets Him apart from the other great religious teachers of the world. They were self-effacing. He was self-advancing. They pointed men away from themselves, saying, “That is the truth, so far as I perceive it; follow that.” Jesus said, “I am the truth; follow me.” The founders of the ethnic religions never dared say such a thing. Jesus Didn't Fulfill The Validating Prophecies
If God said that his Messiah would be a great political leader, would bring peace to the world, would rebuild the temple and reunite the Jews, then why do Christians believe Jesus was that Messiah?
If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist. But since our greatest need was forgiveness, God sent us a Saviour. Roy Lessin
The Message of Jesus
What Was the Message of Jesus?
If you were to ask the average person what Jesus' preached - even the average Christian - you'd no doubt hear something about love: "Jesus taught about love. He said we should all love each other." While it is true that love figured prominently in the message of Jesus, it was not the core of his proclamation and didn't get Him crucified. Neither the Romans nor the Jewish authorities would have been particularly bothered by a Jewish prophet who ran around telling people to love God and people. Understanding Jesus
Often people want a Jesus who, if He were around today, would be a good democrat, probably would think that Bill Clinton was a really good guy and would immediately ban all warfare. Even more, the 'Jesus' these people would wish to serve, would be keen on "'environmental issues" and would uphold "a woman's right to choose." It sometimes seems to be very hard for such people to learn that the God of the Bible is NOTHING like the sort of 'god' who might enjoy attending a U.S. Democratic Party convention, a UK Labour Party rally, or a 'Friends of the Earth' environmental group conference. Sometimes such people, unquestionably often sincere, just cannot see how much they are the products of this modern liberal society. They often truly seem to want 'Jesus,' but only a Jesus who exists in their own image
Did Jesus Come To Bring Peace?
Jesus and Division
In Isaiah 9:6, the prophet referred to Jesus as the “Prince of Peace.” In the New Testament, He is called the “Lord of peace” (2 Thessalonians 3:16). And at His birth, the angels and the heavenly host said: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” (Luke 2:14). Around Christmas time we hear folks quoting these passages as if they were originally intended as a remedy for the sad state of affairs in the world (i.e., “wars and rumors of wars”). Contrary to what many people think, these passages are not addressing Jesus’ connection to peace between nations. Neither are they saying that His primary mission was to bring peace between men. Jesus did not come to bring peace in the way we normally think of the word.
Did Jesus Hang Out With Sinners?
The Inclusiveness of Jesus
It’s true that the inclusiveness of Jesus was extraordinary. Unlike his religious contemporaries, Jesus included among his followers those who were generally excluded from religious life, if not polite society, people such as tax-collectors, “sinners,” lepers, and women. Yet, the inclusiveness of Jesus was not of the “come as you are” sort. Jesus offered new, transformed life in the kingdom of God, not acceptance of all people as they were in their broken, sinful state. Would Jesus Do That?
Christians often defend their worldly behavior and their association with those involved in that which is forbidden by Scripture by claiming that Jesus Christ would associate with the lifestyles and behaviors of the unsaved if He were walking the earth today. Often, Fundamentalists are accused of being "holier-than-thou" because they refuse to attend Christian rock concerts, nightclubs or bars.
Did Jesus Rise From The Dead?
Historical Evidence For The Resurrection
Jesus' bodily resurrection is fundamental and essential to Christian faith and can be proved with at least as much certainty as any universally believed and well-documented event in ancient history. (Several Articles including What Some People Have To Say About The Resurrection)
Was Jesus God? That Jesus Christ is Himself God Almighty come in the flesh, is so obviously taught in Scripture that it is baffling to hear some who claim adherence to the Bible deny it. The Deity of Jesus Christ
A summary of the NT data relative to the deity of Jesus the Christ. Jesus Christ..God Almighty
82 New Testament passages, which cannot be explained away. Was Jesus Divine? The Early Christian Understanding
The question of why the earliest Christians believed Jesus to be divine is important, not only as a matter of historical interest, but also because the divinity of Jesus is often rejected today on the grounds that it was not an essential part of earliest Christian faith but a later addition. Because it came later, many have argued, it can be safely jettisoned, and we can all get back to the most authentic and politically-correct version of Christianity, in which Jesus is an inspired man, but only a man. So when, and more importantly, why did Jesus’ followers start thinking that he was, not just a human teacher and savior, but God in the flesh?” Is Jesus God?
The purpose of this study is to consider what the Bible teaches about the identity of Jesus. The Bible contains historical truth about Jesus, and we are seeking to understand many biblical passages relating to the question of his identity Did Jesus Claim to be God?
While most people readily affirm the humanity of Jesus Christ, many are reluctant to admit His Deity. Did Jesus Not Know the Hour of His Second Coming?
Jesus is able to tell the disciples the many signs that will signal the nearness of the second coming, yet according to the verse, He apparently does not know the exact hour it will happen. Is this not more than a little strange? Irrefutable Evidence For The Deity Of Christ From Scripture
The Scriptural proof for the Deity of Christ lies in John 1:1 Yahweh or Jesus: What is God's Name?
In Hebrew Jesus' name is spelled as "Yeshua." The "Ye" in Yeshua is the abbreviated form of YHWH. "Shua" is from the Hebrew word for salvation, yasha. Jesus' name literally means "YHWH is salvation. [Includes Is the Name of the Messiah "Yeshua?"]
The Genealogy Of Jesus
Son of David, Son of Abraham, Son of Man
The two genealogical lists of Jesus the Messiah are found in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38 and differ greatly. However the purposes of the two writers, therefore, as well as the primary focus of their individual lists, were very much different from one another, a fact which will go a long way toward reconciling some of the alleged discrepancies. It is the view of many biblical scholars Matthew was following the legal & royal line of descent to Joseph, whereas Luke was following the natural & blood line of descent to Mary.
Misc
The Impossible Faith
17 factors where Christianity "did the wrong thing" in order to be a successful religion.  Jesus' Greatest Salvation Sermon
The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' longest sermon of record, in which Jesus makes it very clear that only those who do the will of His Father will enter the kingdom of heaven. He warned that our righteousness must exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees or hell is our destiny. In this important sermon, Jesus revealed that His followers must possess an inward holiness that manifests itself outward actions.
The Crucifixion Described
Have you taken the Crucifixion more or less for granted.. callous to its horror by a too easy familiarity with the grim details and a too distant friendship with our Lord. Jesus ..Reborn In Hell?
According to this doctrine Jesus was ushered into hell where He was tortured for three days and nights by Satan and his demons, then was reborn or “born again” in hell..
Jesus and Modern Day Skepticism
The Birth of Jesus: Hype or History?
If Jesus was not, in fact, born of a virgin, then why should I consider him as light and Lord? Why should I take the “spiritual meaning” of the story when I can reject it’s historical meaning as fictional? Wouldn’t it make just as much sense to reject the spiritual meaning as well? If Matthew and Luke were free to make up their own Christmas stories and meanings, why can’t I? Answering Christ’s Critics
Allegedly, Jesus did and said many questionable things throughout His ministry that should cause one to flee from Him rather than follow Him. This article addresses several of those criticisms and provides reasonable responses in defense of the deity and unblemished disposition of Christ. The "Jesus-myth"
In disbelieving circles, one of the most popular ideas to come to the fore recently is the "Jesus-myth" - the idea that Jesus did not even exist, much less conduct a ministry as described in the New Testament. It might even be funny, were it not for the fact that there are so many who take it seriously and are extremely vocal in their seriousness. The Historical Christ—Fact or Fiction?
“Some religions, both ancient and modern, require no historical basis, for they depend upon ideas rather than events. Christianity is not one of these” Is Jesus of Nazareth a fictional character who deserves to be included in a list containing mystifying magicians, daring dragon slayers, and flying boy heroes? The Historical Christ
(A Response to "From Jesus to Christ".. Aired on Public Broadcasting System (PBS) stations April 7th and 8th, 1998, and again in December 2003) 120 Things ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX, and NBC Won't Tell You About Jesus and the Bible
Recently ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN and FOX have featured programs about Jesus. Inevitably, two things come up: 1) the only information we have about Jesus is in the Bible, specifically the 4 Gospels, and we can't trust them; 2) Jesus was (if he existed at all) certainly a great man, but no more than that. Neither is correct. The Jesus Seminar
While the media and the general public may tend to be gullible and naive about the authority and findings of the Jesus Seminar, Christians need not be intimidated. The ‘Lost’ Years of Jesus
Did Jesus travel to the East to study under gurus? Did He become "the Christ" as a result of what He learned and accomplished there? The DaVinci Code
Dan Brown opens his novel with the words “FACT” in bold, capital letters and this statement: “All descriptions of artwork, architecture, documents, and secret rituals in this novel are accurate”. In terms of documents and rituals, and even artwork and architecture, The DaVinci Code contains few “facts” and what few it does contain require serious qualification. (Section) | 
