jesus

How does the author of the second epistle of Peter deal with the delay in Jesus' return?

How does the author of the second epistle of Peter deal with the delay in Jesus' return?

How does the author of the second epistle of Peter attempt to deal with the problem occasioned by the delay in Jesus' return? Let's find out. Answer: The author of the second epistle of Peter attempts to deal with the problem occasioned by the delay in Jesus' return by appealing to Psalms 90:4 which states that "a thousand years in Your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night." Thus, 2 Peter 3:8 states, "But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved,
2 peter 3:9 delay in jesus' return
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
According to the New Testament, after how long an interval did Jesus promise to return to earth?

According to the New Testament, after how long an interval did Jesus promise to return to earth?

According to the New Testament, after how long an interval did Jesus promise to return to earth? Answer: Jesus' alleged remarks about the parousia, that is, his promised second "presence," "arrival," present a problem for Christianity. Some of his statements anticipate a quick return (Matthew 10:23; Mark 9:1; John 14:3, 21:22-23), other comments are less sure and suppose an indeterminate interval before the return (Matthew 12:31-33, 24:50, 25:13; Mark 13:35-37; Acts 1:7); and in one instance J
jesus jesus' death
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Does Isaiah, chapter 11, refer to Jesus?

Does Isaiah, chapter 11, refer to Jesus?

Does Isaiah, chapter 11, refer to Jesus? Let us find out in this interesting post. Answer: Isaiah states, "And there shall come forth a shoot out of the stock of Jesse, and a branch out of his roots shall bear fruit" (11:1). Undoubtedly, the phrase "out of the stock of Jesse" signifies the Davidic dynasty, from which will come forth the Messiah, "the branch." Christian commentators, applying this chapter to Jesus, are compelled to divide his career into what is called his first and second comi
chapter 11 isaiah 11
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
According to the Book of Revelation, Jesus promised to return "quickly." What does "quickly mean"?

According to the Book of Revelation, Jesus promised to return "quickly." What does "quickly mean"?

According to the Book of Revelation, Jesus promised to return "quickly." What does "quickly" mean? Let's find out. Answer: In Revelation 22:12 (see also verse 20), Jesus declares, "I am coming quickly" to render judgment on mankind. To God, a thousand years is like an earthly day that has already passed (Psalms 90:4). It is a fleeting moment for God relates to the concept of time in eternal terms. Man could not relate to a day of a thousand years; but he can relate to one of twenty-four hours
jesus judgement
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
What are the implications of the Christian doctrine of original sin?

What are the implications of the Christian doctrine of original sin?

What are the implications of the Christian doctrine of original sin? Let's find out. Answer: According to the Christian doctrine of original sin, until Jesus, atonement for sins could only be received through a blood atonement offering at the altar of the Jerusalem Temple. Those (Jews and all Gentiles) who could not avail themselves of the atonement granted at the Jerusalem Temple's altar died by this sin, consigned to eternal punishment with no means of achieving atonement and heavenly blessin
christian doctrine of original sin
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Was Jesus' blood loss before execution important?

Was Jesus' blood loss before execution important?

What difference does it make if Jesus did or did not undergo serious blood loss while being prepared for or undergoing execution? Let's find out. Answer: According to the New Testament, blood must be shed in order to obtain atonement. The author of the Book of Hebrews maintains that obtaining forgiveness of sin always necessitates that there must first be a shedding of blood (Hebrews 9:11-12, 22). Luke's Jesus claims that his blood was shed for his followers (Luke 22:20). In the biblical bloo
atonement book of hebrews
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Did Jesus shed blood in Gethsemane count as blood sacrifice?

Did Jesus shed blood in Gethsemane count as blood sacrifice?

We have been told that Jesus shed his blood as atonement while in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night before his crucifixion. Wouldn't this be considered as a blood sacrifice on his part? Answer: The reference is to an alleged bloodlike sweat reported by the author of the Gospel of Luke (Luke 22:44). A sweat of blood is not physically impossible. There are instances of hematidrosis, involving intense dilation of subcutaneous capillaries that burst into the sweat glands. The blood then clots
atonement blood sacrifice
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Why did Jesus quote Psalms 22:2 on the cross?

Why did Jesus quote Psalms 22:2 on the cross?

Both Matthew (27:46) and Mark (15:34) use Psalms 22:2: "My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?" as the last words spoken by Jesus from the cross. Why should Jesus have thought himself as separated from God at the very moment when, according to Christian theology, he was fulfilling God's plan? Answer: It is certainly Questionable why the Jesus of Christian theology should have expressed this sentiment. Luke and John omit this cry in their crucifixion accounts, and instead, imply that Jesus h
cross crucifixion
Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz