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Evaluating the Resurrection

Evaluating the Resurrection

According to the "apostle" Paul, the faith of a Hebrew-Christian must stand or fall on a single alleged fact: the resurrection of Jesus. In Paul's own words, "if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless" (1 Cor. 15:17). Are the accounts of Jesus' resurrection in the Christian bible believable -- or have you, like Esau, traded your holy birthright for a bowl of worthless soup? Following is a short Biblical study to assist you in evaluating this most central of Christian claims. We pra
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
What You Don't Know About The Trials of Jesus

What You Don't Know About The Trials of Jesus

Continued from Part 13ISAIAH 53:7 Isaiah 53:7:  “as a sheep that before her shearers is dumb; and opened not his mouth” The silence that was a bit too loud Was Jesus humble and silent when he stood before the Jewish officials and then Pilate?  In these encounters, Jesus did not show the humility and silence with which Isaiah describes the servant in verse 7. Before the Jewish officials:  The alleged encounter between the high priest, the elders, and Jesus is one of vigorous verbal exchange.
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
What are the implications of the New Testament claim that Jesus was "born under law"?

What are the implications of the New Testament claim that Jesus was "born under law"?

What are the implications of the New Testament claim that Jesus was "born under law"? Let's find out. Answer: In Galatians 4:4 Paul claims that "God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under law." If we presume a birth without a man's assistance, we still have the problem that Jesus was not born in accordance with the Law. His birth, according to the New Testament, violates the laws of the Torah, which specify what constitutes adultery. Mary, according to the New Testament, did not conc
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Will Messiah will be born in Bethlehem?

Will Messiah will be born in Bethlehem?

Micah 5:1 states: "But you, Bethlehem Ephrath, who are little to be among the thousands of Judah, out of you shall come forth to Me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth are from of old, from ancient days." Is it true that this is a prediction that the Messiah will be born in Bethlehem? Was there a prediction that the Messiah will be born in Bethlehem? Answer: This verse refers to the Messiah, a descendant of David. Since David came from Bethlehem, Micah's prophecy speaks of Bethle
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
What about Matthew, Hosea 11:1 and being called out of Egypt?

What about Matthew, Hosea 11:1 and being called out of Egypt?

What are the implications of the author of Matthew using Hosea 11:1 to describe Mary, Joseph, and Jesus being called out of Egypt? Answer: Matthew 2:13-15 makes the claim that Mary, Joseph, and Jesus fled to Egypt until recalled by an angel. This is supposedly in fulfillment of a prophecy: "Out of Egypt did I call My son." The source of the so-called prophecy is Hosea 11:1. However, in the context of the verse as found in Hosea there is no prophecy, but simply a restating of Israelite history.
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Can you give a reason why Jews say Isaiah 9:6 does not refer to Jesus?

Can you give a reason why Jews say Isaiah 9:6 does not refer to Jesus?

Why do Jews say Isaiah 9:6 does not refer to Jesus? What is the reason behind this? Let's find out. Answer: Christian theologians argue that the name "A wonderful counselor is the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the ruler of peace" refers to Jesus, who they allege combined human and divine qualities. They mistakenly believe that such a name can only be applied to God Himself. Moreover, the Christians incorrectly translate the verbs in verse 5 in the future tense, instead of the past, as the
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Must the Messiah be a descendent of Solomon?

Must the Messiah be a descendent of Solomon?

I understand that the Messiah must be a descendant of David but where does it say he must be a descendant of Solomon as well? Answer: The Scriptures teach that the Messiah will inherit his lawful and legal right to kingship through the ancestry of his biological father. Explicit in this evidence is the fact that God's promised Messiah must be a male heir of not only David: For thus says the Lord: There shall not be cut off to David a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel . . . . I
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Is there a missing prophecy of the Nazarene?

Is there a missing prophecy of the Nazarene?

In this interesting post by Gerald Sigal, find out whether there is any prophecy of the Nazarene that may be missing from the Bible. Or is there a missing prophecy of the Nazarene? Matthew 2:23 states: And he [Joseph, along with Mary and Jesus] came and resided in a city called Nazareth, that what was spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled: "He will be called a Nazarene." I don't find any such prophecy in my Bible. Am I missing parts of the Bible? Answer: At no point in the Jewish Scri
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz