Why do Christians think Jesus is GOD?

Isaiah 9:6

King James Version (KJV)


6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

You tell me.

Scripture says; "If I told you of earthly things and you do not believe, how shall I tell you of heavenly things?"

peace,

Jesus was a great Spiritual man, not a religious man

Thank you but how does that answer the question? Jesus is clearly speaking of souls who have developed under the influence of the spirit. Such will have a greater understanding of heavenly things.

First off, the book of Revelation is a vision received by John of Patmos while he was dying on the Galapagos Islands. It was not Christ during his ministry, but rather than perception of Christ in the mind of the writer displayed on paper.

Secondly, I was told by a Biblical scholar that each Gospel was written for a different group of people. Through my own research, I come to the conclusion that each of them was written by a different Christian practitioner within varying sects of religion/spirituality/philosophy of the time they were written (which were well after the death of Christ). The Gospel of John was written to convey the message of Christ to more mystic leaning spiritualists. They were moreso the type to have beliefs that would be affirmed by a Messiah as God scenario.

Therefore, those verses are not truly indicative of what Christ actually did nor how he carried himself. Rather, they exist to portray an underlying message that (at that place and time) were hard to convey in a singular, cohesive manner. So instead, they conveyed the principles by speaking in the tongues of their audience. See what I'm getting at?

Last Edited by Mr. Deadite on 12/04/2012 09:56 PM

I agree 100%

Then you already have the answer you are seeking.

peace,

Now I will ask you a question:

Scripture says a man MUST be born again;

Of who's Spirit is a man born again of?

Very true for the writers of the gospels are anonymous and the writings are not based on original works but rather copies of copies.

That said, I believe that the one we call Jesus Christ did walk the earth and did many of the things that are reported of Him including crucifixion.
The details and exact words however, they are muddied by human opinion, mistranslation and embellishment!

I actually wasn't seeking and answer but rather was asking for the opinion of a certain group of believers!

Peace to you as well.

I was responding the original post and question - we were not asked for more data on this thread.

That's an AWESOME verse! Thanks! I'd never noticed that one before. Great one. Peace to you too, brother.

I see. Sorry for debating you. I take this subject a bit personally.

"We are not stoning you for any of these," replied the Jews, "but for blasphemy," because we are too stupid to understand you are speaking about.

FIXED.

Why don't you try actually reading the bible before coming on here and asking moronic questions.

Not instead yet.

If anybody is searching for his enlightenment/Revelation read it:

... The revelation of Jesus Christ(2), which God (1) gave him(2) ... Rev 1:1


Enough of your blasphemies already, Christians!!

He called himself the Son of MAN.
They the PHarisical hords of the Roman Paulites, called him son of god......Him which Paul never knew as a Man and made Him out to be God.
Yahshua means YahWeh is Salavation.
Salvation has always been on offer before and after Jesus
You can't kill a god but you can kill a man,
Son of Man.... huh....Only the demons called Him a Son of god...they lie you know?

so here's how you can do what Judethz wants you to do:

1. READ THE BIBLE

2. COME ON HERE AND ASK MORANIC QUESTIONS

But the name "Yahshua" doesn't appear anywhere in the new testament. The Name used is Iesous, or Jesus in English.

Ozicell

You asked an interesting question and the answer is yes. Everyone through Christ enters into the Godhead of Christ. That was the purpose for this life. This world is a place for testing, pain, suffering, that God may test your heart to see if your humble, to be found worthy to be with him by his side as a son just like Jesus Christ. He is God of Gods just like it's written in psalms. But this only happens through him no other way.

Very well then, with foreign lips and strange tongues God will speak to this people, ... Isaiah 28:11

lEAVE THE SHEEP AN READ YOU BIBLE MAN

What is most remarkable is that adults can spend so much time discussing imaginary beings...fuck!

Actually, in few years it´ll be you who is that. People are used to speak of God all their short history.

It's always in a few years, isn't it? How fucking convenient! lol

I am speaking of your death, not the Coming. Duh

I listen to Jesus himself...

"Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good--except God alone."


Mark 10:18





"The Father is greater than I, the father is greater than all"..."

John 14:28



If this doesn't settle it then I don't know what will...

99% of historians will tell you that Jesus was a real person. Would you rather we talk about something of greater importance-- like sports and movies?