Sometimes I wonder just how dense the disciples must have been not to understand what was going to happen. The Jewish leaders and the crowds did not have insider information, but the disciples certainly did. Jesus made it clear enough to them in advance: “Destroy this temple (of My body) and in three days I … Continue reading Arguments for the Resurrection — Jesus Predicted His Own Resurrection
Who Did Jesus Claim To Be? Part II
Second, Jesus claimed to be equal with God. 1. Jesus calls God “Father” and claims equality with God. Even his enemies acknowledged that He claimed to be the Son of God. a) "The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him well. So, because Jesus was doing these … Continue reading Who Did Jesus Claim To Be? Part II
Who Did Jesus Claim To Be? Part I
Have you ever heard anyone say, "I think Jesus was just a great teacher," or "Jesus was a prophet, but only a man," or "Jesus never claimed to be God"? But are those valid claims? Did Jesus really and clearly claim to be God? Yes, He did. The gospels are filled with examples of Jesus’ … Continue reading Who Did Jesus Claim To Be? Part I
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