Monday, November 16, 2009

Now do you believe that Jesus is the Messiah??

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Prophecies by content








The prophets wrote that the Messiah would have two natures: a human (Gen. 3:15, Is. 7:14, Gen. 22:18, Ps. 41:7, Dan. 7:13) and a Godly (Ps. 2; Ps., 45; Ps, 110; Is. 9:6; Jer. 23:5; Bar. 3:36-38; Mic. 5:2; Mal. 3:1), that He would be the greatest prophet (Deut. 18:18); king (Gen. 49:10; 2 Samuel 7:13; 1 Chron. 17:12-13; Ps. 2, Ps. 132:11, Ez. 37:24; Dan. 7:13) and High Priest (Ps. 110; Zach. 6:12), anointed by God (the Father) for these duties (Ps. 2, Ps. 45; Is. 42; Is. 61:1-4; Dan. 9:24-27), and will be a kind Shepherd (Ez. 34:23-24, 37:24; Mic. 5:3).





The prophecies also witness that the main role of the Messiah will be to defeat the devil and his powers (Gen. 3:15; Num. 24:17), redeem people from sin and to heal their physical and spiritual illnesses (Ps. 40; Is. 35:5-7, 42:1-12, 50:4 and the 53rd chapter and 61:1-3; Zach. 3:8-9) and to reconcile them with God (Gen. 49:10; Jer. 23:5 and 31:34; Ez. 36:24-27; Dan. 9:24-27; Zach. 13:1); that He will sanctify the faithful (Zach. 6:12), will establish a New Covenant in place of the old (Is. 42:2, 55:3 and 59:20-21; Dan. 9:24-27), and that this covenant will be for eternity (Jer. 31:31; Is. 55:3). The prophets predicted the calling of the Gentiles to the Kingdom of the Messiah (Ps. 72:10; Is. 11:1-11, 43:16-28, 49:6 and 65:1-3), the spreading of faith, beginning with Jerusalem (Is. 2:2), that His spiritual blessings will extend to all humanity (Gen. 22:18, Ps. 132:11; Is. 11:1, 42:1-12 and 54:1-5; Ez. 34:23 and 37:24; Amos 9:11-12; Ag. 2:6-7; Zeph. 3:9, Zach. 9:9-11), and the spiritual bliss of the faithful (Is. 12:3).





The prophets also revealed many particulars regarding the coming of the Messiah, specifically: that He will be descended from Abraham (Gen. 22:18), from the tribe of Judah (Gen. 49:9), from the line of king David (2 Samuel 7:13; 1 Chron. 17:12-13), will be born of a Virgin (Is. 7:14) in the city of Bethlehem (Mic. 5:2), will spread spiritual light (Is. 9:1-2), will heal the infirm (Is. 35:5-6), will suffer, be pierced, die, be buried in a new grave, then will rise from the dead (Gen. 49:9-11; Ps. 41:7-10; Is. 50:5-7 and the 53rd chapter; Zach. 12:10; Ps. 16:9-11), will lead souls from hell (Zach. 9:11); they even predicted, that not everyone will recognize Him as the Messiah (Is. 6:9), but that some would even feud with Him, though unsuccessfully (Num. 24:17; Deut. 18:18; Ps. 2; Ps. 95:6-8; Ps. 110:1-4; Is. 50:8-9 and 65:1-3). Isaiah wrote about the meekness of the Messiah (42:1-12).





The fruits of His redemption will be spiritual renewal of the faithful and the outpouring of the grace of the Holy Spirit on them (Is. 44:3 and 59:20-21; Zach. 12:10; Joel 2:28; Eze. 36:25). They also spoke of the necessity of faith (Is. 28:16; Hab. 3:11).





The prophets determined, that the time of His coming will coincide with the loss of the tribe of Judah’s political independence (Gen. 49:10), that this will occur no later than 70 “weeks” (490 years) after the decree to restore the city of Jerusalem (Dan. 9:24-27) and no later than the destruction of the second Temple in Jerusalem (Ag. 2:6, Mal. 3:1). The prophets predicted that He will annihilate the antichrist (Is. 11:4), will come again in glory (Mal. 3:1-2). The end result of His activity will be the attainment of justice, peace and happiness (Is. 11:1-10; Jer. 23:5).





It is noteworthy to mention the multiple details which the prophets predicted about the life of the Messiah, for example: the massacre of the infants around Bethlehem (Jer. 31:15); about the sermons of Christ in Galilee (Is. 9:1); the entrance into Jerusalem on a female donkey (Zach. 9:9; Gen. 49:11); about the betrayal of Judas (Ps. 41:10; Ps. 55:14); about the 30 pieces of silver and the purchase of the potter’s land (Zach. 11:12); about the degradation and spitting upon (Is. 50:4-11), details of the crucifixion (22nd psalm); about the numbering of the Messiah among the lawless and the burial in the tomb of the rich (Is. 53); about the darkness during the crucifixion (Amos 8:9; Zach. 14:5-9); about the repentance of the people (Zach. 12:10-13).





Also, those names which the prophets gave Him attest to the nature of the Messiah and the greatness of His deeds, by calling Him: Lion, David, Angel of the Covenant, Branch, God the Mighty, Emmanuel, Counselor, Leader of the world, Everlasting Father, Conciliator, Star, Seed of a Woman, Prophet, Son of God, King, Anointed One (Messiah), Redeemer, Deliverer, God, Lord, Servant (of God), Righteous, Son of Man, Holy of Holies.





Prophecies about the Messianic Kingdom are: cleansing from sin (Is. 59:20-21, Jer. 31:31-34, Eze. 36:24-27, Dan. 9:24-27, Zach. 6:12, 13:1), imparting to the people regarding virtue and purity of heart (Jer. 31:33, Eze. 36:27), the conclusion of the New Testament (Is. 55:3, 59:20-21, Jer. 31:31, Eze. 9:24), abundance of blessings (Is. 35:5, 44:3, 55:3, 59:20-21, Joel 2:28-32, Zach. 12:10-13), the calling of the Gentiles (Ps. 22:28, 72:10-17, Is. 2:2, 11:1-10, 42:1-12, 43:16-28, 49:6, 54:12-14, 65:1-3, Dan. 7:13-14, Aggeus, 2:6-7), the propagation of the Church throughout the world (Is. 42:1-12, 43:16-28, 54:12-14), steadfast and unconquerable (Is. 2:2-3, Dan. 2:44, 7:13, Zach. 9:9-11), the abolishment of evil, suffering (Num. 24:17, Is. 11:1-10), the affirmation of joy (Is. 42:1-12, 54:12-14, 60:1-5,61:1-4), resurrection of the flesh (Job 19:26), the abolishment of death (Is. ch 26, 42:1-12, 61:1-4, Zech. 9:9-11, Osee 13:14), knowledge of God (Is. 2:2-3, 11:1-10, Jer. 31:31-34), triumph of truth and justice (Ps. 72:1-17, 110:1-4, Is. 9:6-7, 11:1-10, ch. 26, Jer. 23:5), the glory of the Triumphant Church (Is. chs. 26-27), comparison of the Messianic Kingdom to the mountain (Ps. 2, Is. 2:2-3, 11:1-10, ch. 26, Dan. 2:35).

Now do you believe that Jesus is the Messiah??
Yes he is the messiah, there is a book called "A Case for Christ". That book can, if read with an open mind, persuade most people that He really is the Messiah. He fullfilled every single prophecy there was for the Messiah! Every single one that was written hundreds or maybe even thousands of years before he was even born! The chances of one person fullfilling every prophecy, which is in that book, is almost nonexistent.
Reply:no, you jesus is NOT the messiah he failed to do what the real messiah will do, and he was not of the judea tribe, you need a biological father to do that.. no g-d.. thus jesus = fake, failed messiah
Reply:No.
Reply:In Jesus dwells ALL the fullness of the Godhead bodily (Col.2:9 below) -





oGod the Father


oThe Holy Spirit of God the Father


oThe Word of God the Father





The only begotten son of God the Father (Jn.1:14 below), Jesus (the Word - Jn.1:1, Jn.1:14 below), His beloved Son (Matt.3:17 below), was conceived of the Holy Ghost (Matt.1:20 below).





It is God the Father who conceived in Mary (blessed among women) His very Word through His very Holy Spirit (Matt.1:20 below).





Col.2:9 For in him dwelleth ALL the fulness of the Godhead bodily.





Jn.1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, (Matt.1:20, Matt.3:17 below)) full of grace and truth.





Jn.1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (Re.1:6, Lk.1:47 below).





Re.1:6And hath made us kings and priests unto God AND his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.





Lk.1:47And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour (Jn.1:14, Jn.1:1, Re.1:6 above).





Lk.1:68 Blessed [be] the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people (Jn.1:14 above),





Matt.3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son (Matt.1:20 below), in whom I am well pleased.





Matt.1:20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost (Jn.1:14, Matt.3:17 above).











Pat (ndbpsa ©)
Reply:Yes, I read all fifty hojillion of your Bible references and am now convinced that Jesus is the messiah.











Get a life.











Seriously.
Reply:I'm sorry you went through all that. You see, it's been covered, every word of it, countless times before. And you know what? The successors to the folks who wrote those prophecies - yes, the very people who can honestly say: "Those are OUR prophecies," still say you got the whole thing wrong.





So no, I don't agree. He does not fit the bill - and for many, many reasons.
Reply:We beleive that JESUS (ISSA the son of Marrium) The messiah is the prophet of God sent to the people of Israel to lead them to the way of God ...





We also beleive that the Messiah was not crucified, it was mentioned in the Quraan what means " And because of their saying: We slew the Messiah Jesus son of Mary, Allah's messenger They slew him not nor crucified, but it appeared so unto them; and lo! those who disagree concerning it are in doubt thereof; they have no knowledge thereof save pursuit of a conjecture ; they slew him not for certain"





We also been told by our Prophet Mohammed (Pbuh) that at the end of time the Messiah will come to this world to rule with justice and equity.
Reply:Amen
Reply:yes i do..but i don't know what are you trying to prove..God bless..
Reply:Unfortunately people who dont want to believe Jesus is the Messiah will never read that and if they did they'll say the famous cop out of "youre taking it out of context"





A lot of people dont want to believe, Im not sure why but it will take more than all the research and evidence available to make them admit to God they had Him wrong.
Reply:yes, I do
Reply:Nope. I do believe that he was a good man, though.
Reply:Oh, go on then. You've convinced me.
Reply:i don't know what you mean by the messiah but if it means the same as the Arabic word masih (i.e Christ) then yes i do believe he is the masih.
Reply:I have no idea what you are trying to prove. Maybe you need to rethink your focus.
Reply:I believed it before I read all that. But thanks.





Prayers to you and yours. %26lt;%26gt;%26lt;
Reply:Yes, I believe. Don't mind these other people. They don't really know what they're reading or care to know any more than they do already.
Reply:Jesus belonged to a Jewish sect of Apocalypticists


who believed the end of the world was imminent.


God was about to beam down an emissary who would


overthrow the forces of evil and create a


Utopian-like existence free of pain and suffering


here on Earth. "Jesus told his disciples that his


own generation would not pass away before these


things take place. 'Some of you standing here


today won't taste death before you see the


Kingdom of God has come to power.'"





A necessary step in this pending revolution would


be the resurrection of the dead and the


restoration of ultimate justice. The Apocalypticists couldn't bear the thought that evil doers would often live long, happy lives and die rich and contented.


Therefore a key part of their theory was that God would raise the dead and punish RETROACTIVELY those who had inflicted pain and suffering on others. By the same token,


God would make sure those now dead who had lead a


good life would be brought back and be given


their just reward. (Of course those currently


alive during the End Times would also be rewarded


and punished according to their deserts.)





Just imagine the ecstatic joy the disciples must


have felt when they heard that Jesus had been


raised from the dead. Hallelujah! This confirmed


their belief that the End Times had arrived.





"That's why the apostle Paul talked about Jesus


as the 'first fruits of the resurrection.' It's


an agricultural image. When you go out and start


harvesting your crops, you have a party that


night to celebrate the in-bringing of the first


fruits. And then you go out and get the rest of


the crops the next day. Paul thought the next


day was coming very soon and that Jesus was the


first, and that others were going to follow


suit. And so the resurrection of Jesus for the


earliest Christians confirmed the idea that


their Apocalyptic views were absolutely right


and God would soon intervene in history."





"THE PROBLEM OF COURSE IS THAT IT DIDN'T


HAPPEN. THE END NEVER CAME." Somehow this


"problem" -- that the beliefs and


predictions of Jesus and the disciples were


wrong -- didn't prove a hindrance to the


spread of Christianity.
Reply:No, but that's a lot of words and numbers.
Reply:Yes, He is a Messiah: What is the meaning of Messiah, it means the annointed one, someone who has been chosen by God for his message, that at least shows that he is not God.
Reply:well. I'll believe anything you want me too, for a quick "Snort".





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Reply:I beleive that you are pushy and ignorant. I also KNOW that the council of angels does not like your desperate attempts of converting people to your nasty religion. PS most christian authors have an agenda and its not saving your soul. its getting people to be as miserable as they are! PSS Lee strobel is a pathological liar who is already marked for hell.
Reply:What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus?


Muslims respect and revere Jesus (peace be upon him). They consider him one of the greatest of God’s messengers to mankind. The Quran confirms his virgin birth, and a chapter of the Quran is entitled ‘Maryam’ (Mary). The Quran describes the birth of Jesus as follows:








(Remember) when the angels said, “O Mary, God gives you good news of a word from Him (God), whose name is the Messiah Jesus, son of Mary, revered in this world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near (to God). He will speak to the people from his cradle and as a man, and he is of the righteous.” She said, “My Lord, how can I have a child when no mortal has touched me?” He said, “So (it will be). God creates what He wills. If He decrees a thing, He says to it only, ‘Be!’ and it is.” (Quran, 3:45-47)





Jesus was born miraculously by the command of God, the same command that had brought Adam into being with neither a father nor a mother. God has said:





The case of Jesus with God is like the case of Adam. He created him from dust, and then He said to him, “Be!” and he came into being. (Quran, 3:59)





During his prophetic mission, Jesus performed many miracles. God tells us that Jesus said:





“I have come to you with a sign from your Lord. I make for you the shape of a bird out of clay, I breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by God’s permission. I heal the blind from birth and the leper. And I bring the dead to life by God’s permission. And I tell you what you eat and what you store in your houses....” (Quran, 3:49)





Muslims believe that Jesus was not crucified. It was the plan of Jesus’ enemies to crucify him, but God saved him and raised him up to Him. And the likeness of Jesus was put over another man. Jesus’ enemies took this man and crucified him, thinking that he was Jesus. God has said:





...They said, “We killed the Messiah Jesus, son of Mary, the messenger of God.” They did not kill him, nor did they crucify him, but the likeness of him was put on another man (and they killed that man)... (Quran, 4:157)





Neither Muhammad nor Jesus came to change the basic doctrine of the belief in one God, brought by earlier prophets, but rather to confirm and renew it.1














The Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.








(For in-depth articles on Jesus, please refer to the links at In-Depth Articles on Jesus.)








Next: What Does Islam Say about Terrorism?








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Footnotes:





(1) Muslims also believe that God revealed a holy book to Jesus called the Injeel, some parts of which may be still available in the teachings of God to Jesus in the New Testament. But this does not mean that Muslims believe in the Bible we have today because it is not the original scriptures that were revealed by God. They underwent alterations, additions, and omissions. This was also said by the Committee charged with revising The Holy Bible (Revised Standard Version). This Committee consisted of thirty-two scholars who served as members of the Committee. They secured the review and counsel of an Advisory Board of fifty representatives of the co-operating denominations. The Committee said in the Preface to The Holy Bible (Revised Standard Version), p. iv, “Sometimes it is evident that the text has suffered in transmission, but none of the versions provides a satisfactory restoration. Here we can only follow the best judgment of competent scholars as to the most probable reconstruction of the original text.” The Committee also said in the Preface, p. vii, “Notes are added which indicate significant variations, additions, or omissions in the ancient authorities (Mt 9.34; Mk 3.16; 7.4; Lk 24.32, 51, etc.).”


For more in-depth articles regarding this subject, please visit the following external web pages: Confessions of the New American Bible and Bible Contradictions.
Reply:Yup, the Messiah, Redeemer, Savior, Lamb of God, Son of man, Kings of Kings, Lords of Lords, Alpha and the Omega, Image of God, Sustainer of life, Creator, Judge of the living and dead, Righteous One and so on......
Reply:He is the Messiah, an the rest of you are the Anti Christ an can burn in hell
Reply:Nicely done. Keep preaching, sister.
Reply:No offence but no





If I showed you Charles Darwins theory of evolution would you believe it? If I showed you Nostradamus' prophets would you believe it?





I dont believe because it is an unproven text.


Charles Darwins theory has logic


Nostradamus prophets have co-incidence


None of these have been proven








I wouldnt expect you to change your mind about your beliefs so please respect my choice to not believe in yours.





Many Thanks
Reply:Yes, He is the Messiah. Though some people that answered this question are a butch of antichrists!
Reply:YES





Screwin Gods, you don't have to like him, but you should be at least respectful, grow up and don't call him names. Kid!
Reply:I know jesus was a jerk though
Reply:I see the Old Covenant (Testament) was well covered for Scripture proof of Christ being the Messiah. Have you checked out the Matthew, Luke, and Acts? The two gospels tell of Jesus's linage on both sides of his earthly family, and Acts tell us that God raised his Son from the dead.


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