| The Axe To The Roots Jesus: Crucifixion, Resurrection and Return . 2 |
I love to read the gospels, which tell the amazing stories of
Jesus. When I think about him blowing people's minds by his
unbiased love, power and healing, it is then I know inside of me
that he is real. The stories are real. The miracles are real. How
do I know this? I just know deep down because the truth
gently rings within me like a long-lost friend to my spirit. Still I
have many questions. Likewise, many around him in that day,
also had questions. Jesus never seemed to give the answers to
them, but rather asked questions of them. Why did he do this?
I believe he merely asked the questions that would cause us to
question our own beliefs and their origins. He causes us to
seriously consider our current beliefs and ask, "Are they truth or
has my own mind become the prison which keeps me from
freedom?" My approach to Jesus is not an attempt to discredit
him or his ministry in any way. Rather, I believe we are the ones
who have totally misunderstood his life and message. What was
he saying? What is the truth that ultimately brought him to
crucifixion, then resurrection, shaking the entire known world of
that day and affecting us still today?
Question One: Some teach Jesus and his kingdom to be coming
again to this world. If true, why then did Jesus teach, "The
kingdom of God is within you...not outside of you...not visible with
the physical eyes...and at hand;" and how come we do not hear that
very same message preached, today? (Luke 17:20-21; Mark 1:15)
Question Two: If Jesus is the only son of God, why did Paul and
John both state that, "we are the sons of God?" (Romans 8:14,19;
Galatians 3:26; I John 3:2)
Question Three: Jesus was crucified because he claimed to be the
son of God and Christ. The scriptures state that we are the sons of
God and Christ is in us. Who then killed the idea of us being one
with God, God or man? (Colossians 1:27)
Question Four: Some teach Jesus to be coming back literally in
the clouds of the sky. Why then would Jude and the writer of
Hebrews refer to clouds as being people, and could we have missed
Jesus' appearing? (Jude 1:12; Hebrews 12:1)
Question Five: If we understand resurrection correctly, why
didn't Jesus' own disciples immediately recognize him after his
resurrection?. (Luke 24:13-31)
Jesus. When I think about him blowing people's minds by his
unbiased love, power and healing, it is then I know inside of me
that he is real. The stories are real. The miracles are real. How
do I know this? I just know deep down because the truth
gently rings within me like a long-lost friend to my spirit. Still I
have many questions. Likewise, many around him in that day,
also had questions. Jesus never seemed to give the answers to
them, but rather asked questions of them. Why did he do this?
I believe he merely asked the questions that would cause us to
question our own beliefs and their origins. He causes us to
seriously consider our current beliefs and ask, "Are they truth or
has my own mind become the prison which keeps me from
freedom?" My approach to Jesus is not an attempt to discredit
him or his ministry in any way. Rather, I believe we are the ones
who have totally misunderstood his life and message. What was
he saying? What is the truth that ultimately brought him to
crucifixion, then resurrection, shaking the entire known world of
that day and affecting us still today?
Question One: Some teach Jesus and his kingdom to be coming
again to this world. If true, why then did Jesus teach, "The
kingdom of God is within you...not outside of you...not visible with
the physical eyes...and at hand;" and how come we do not hear that
very same message preached, today? (Luke 17:20-21; Mark 1:15)
Question Two: If Jesus is the only son of God, why did Paul and
John both state that, "we are the sons of God?" (Romans 8:14,19;
Galatians 3:26; I John 3:2)
Question Three: Jesus was crucified because he claimed to be the
son of God and Christ. The scriptures state that we are the sons of
God and Christ is in us. Who then killed the idea of us being one
with God, God or man? (Colossians 1:27)
Question Four: Some teach Jesus to be coming back literally in
the clouds of the sky. Why then would Jude and the writer of
Hebrews refer to clouds as being people, and could we have missed
Jesus' appearing? (Jude 1:12; Hebrews 12:1)
Question Five: If we understand resurrection correctly, why
didn't Jesus' own disciples immediately recognize him after his
resurrection?. (Luke 24:13-31)
Acknowledgements
People are brought into your life for a purpose, and so I must
recognize just a few, who have carried with them messages for
only me to hear. Many have impacted my thinking both
positively and negatively. As always, the challenge is to sort out
the pearls of truth while discarding the muck of falsehoods. If
you think back to your own childhood, you will find many
people who helped shape who you are and what you believe
today.
I must first thank my wife, who has shown me what it looks like
to give to others. She is unselfish in her love and has constantly
challenged my beliefs while at the same time been patient
enough to listen to me. My wife has inspired me consistently
through our marriage and has taught me so much through her
inward vision, dreams and many good questions. Actually, I am
still learning from her. Also, I have many good friends who
challenge me with what they are hearing inside, regularly. Thank
you all and especially W.E.B. and JAY for your shared wisdom
and insights, which have spawned many of the various
questions, I will continue to pose in this series of writings.
Let us go on and share what we know...
People are brought into your life for a purpose, and so I must
recognize just a few, who have carried with them messages for
only me to hear. Many have impacted my thinking both
positively and negatively. As always, the challenge is to sort out
the pearls of truth while discarding the muck of falsehoods. If
you think back to your own childhood, you will find many
people who helped shape who you are and what you believe
today.
I must first thank my wife, who has shown me what it looks like
to give to others. She is unselfish in her love and has constantly
challenged my beliefs while at the same time been patient
enough to listen to me. My wife has inspired me consistently
through our marriage and has taught me so much through her
inward vision, dreams and many good questions. Actually, I am
still learning from her. Also, I have many good friends who
challenge me with what they are hearing inside, regularly. Thank
you all and especially W.E.B. and JAY for your shared wisdom
and insights, which have spawned many of the various
questions, I will continue to pose in this series of writings.
Let us go on and share what we know...
Copyright 2002
Take time
to ponder
these
questions...
Research
them...
Don't give
man-taught
answers...
Seek the
truth
within...
to ponder
these
questions...
Research
them...
Don't give
man-taught
answers...
Seek the
truth
within...
Did you ever
wonder why
"the church"
focuses
mainly on the
death of
Jesus...in
effect holding
the longest
funeral in
history, when
Jesus' gospel
message was
about life and
resurrection?
wonder why
"the church"
focuses
mainly on the
death of
Jesus...in
effect holding
the longest
funeral in
history, when
Jesus' gospel
message was
about life and
resurrection?
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