A controversial man
The gospel of John records this incident in the life of Jesus. John records,
“The Jews gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”
Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The miracles I do in my Father’s name speak for me, but you do not believe because you are not my sheep.
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.
My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”
Again the Jews picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus said to them, “I have shown you many great miracles from the Father. For which of these do you stone me?” John 10:24-32.
From the time Jesus walked on this earth he has been a controversial person. When the Jews of his day asked Jesus who he was he told them so. They however did not believe him.
There is no middle ground with Jesus. True Christians believe Jesus is the One and Only Son of God. The Saviour of mankind.
Yet there are many in the world who refuses to believe in Him. They say He is simply a good man, or perhaps a prophet. Some would even deny the existence of Jesus.
Jesus however changed the world. Within about a century of his death his had followers had taken his message of salvation throughout the Roman empire. Even today as I write this thousands of people are hearing about Jesus and accepting Him as their personal Lord and Saviour.
For many today even in the western democracies where access to a bible is easy. Where a person can enter a church without fear. People sadly rely on the words of others as to who Jesus is. They have not actually read the Bible and in particular they have never read the New Testament that talks about Jesus and the Christian life.
What I would challenge you the reader to do is take some time and read at least the New Testament. Find out for yourself what it says.
There is an app called the You Bible. It is a free download and give you access to various versions of the bible so you can read it for yourself.
If you don’t want to go to the app. Bibles are available in book stores throughout the western world. Many churches give out free bibles without obligation to those who wish to study them.
I would also suggest you go and ask to speak to the pastor of a church. I generally recommend Baptist churches world wide. They will answer your questions.
The key here however is explore the teachings of Jesus and the apostles and decide for yourself what is truth.
Please think about it
The gospel of John records this incident in the life of Jesus. John records,
“The Jews gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.”
Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The miracles I do in my Father’s name speak for me, but you do not believe because you are not my sheep.
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.
My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”
Again the Jews picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus said to them, “I have shown you many great miracles from the Father. For which of these do you stone me?” John 10:24-32.
From the time Jesus walked on this earth he has been a controversial person. When the Jews of his day asked Jesus who he was he told them so. They however did not believe him.
There is no middle ground with Jesus. True Christians believe Jesus is the One and Only Son of God. The Saviour of mankind.
Yet there are many in the world who refuses to believe in Him. They say He is simply a good man, or perhaps a prophet. Some would even deny the existence of Jesus.
Jesus however changed the world. Within about a century of his death his had followers had taken his message of salvation throughout the Roman empire. Even today as I write this thousands of people are hearing about Jesus and accepting Him as their personal Lord and Saviour.
For many today even in the western democracies where access to a bible is easy. Where a person can enter a church without fear. People sadly rely on the words of others as to who Jesus is. They have not actually read the Bible and in particular they have never read the New Testament that talks about Jesus and the Christian life.
What I would challenge you the reader to do is take some time and read at least the New Testament. Find out for yourself what it says.
There is an app called the You Bible. It is a free download and give you access to various versions of the bible so you can read it for yourself.
If you don’t want to go to the app. Bibles are available in book stores throughout the western world. Many churches give out free bibles without obligation to those who wish to study them.
I would also suggest you go and ask to speak to the pastor of a church. I generally recommend Baptist churches world wide. They will answer your questions.
The key here however is explore the teachings of Jesus and the apostles and decide for yourself what is truth.
Please think about it
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