I n and its challenge to christian theology, the director of the world council of churches unit on interfaith dialogue. The testimony of the four gospels and paul is that jesus died, was buried, bodily rose from the dead, and appeared to various human. Jesus christ is the creator and sustainer of the entire universe. This argument for the uniqueness of jesus filial relation to god based on his use of abba should not however be overplayed. The truth about christ is based primarily on the new testament documents which have been shown elsewhere to be authentic. Jesus is unique among all the great people and religious leaders of the world. The uniqueness of jesus national catholic reporter. One of the favourite things which new testament scholars and, probably, christians in general say about jesus is that he was unique. This alone set him apart from the rest of humanity. He argues that if todays church is to proclaim the same christ as the reformers, we must understand and embrace solus christus with the same clarity, conviction, urgency, and abundance of joy. Uniqueness of jesus who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him.
The uniqueness of jesus christ among the major world religions by gary r. Ten basic steps toward christian maturity introduction. Overviews of world religious studies often reveal a forgotten aspect of. The uniqueness of jesus christ uccf leadership network. Jesus is the son and the lord because he is the second person of the trinity, and he is appointed as son and lord because of his incarnate life, death, and resurrection.
The uniqueness of christ in a postmodern world and the challenge of world religions lausanne occasional paper no. In this study will discover why jesus was truly a man without equal. The name above all names the uniqueness of jesus christ download the name above all names the uniqueness of jesus christ ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Featuring craig hazen, greg koukl, ben witherington, n. He was 1 an evil lying villain, 2 a preposterously deluded madman, or.
There are many religions in the world and many perceptions, opinionsandeven distortions of truth,butthereisnootheronelikejesus. Pastor elio marroccos the uniqueness of jesus christ sermon at new life. At the same time he is so near to each individual as to have a personal. The answer from all knowledgeable people is always the same. Introduction each year as we approach the christmas season and the threshold of a new year, i have found it rewarding to reflect on the. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 747 pages and is available in hardcover format. Religious pluralism and the uniqueness of jesus christ. He served in the pastorate for ten years before joining the staff of probe. The first edition of the novel was published in 1915, and was written by james e.
The greatest life a unique blending of the four gospels all four gospels in the bible describe the story of the life of christmatthew, mark, luke, and johnare inspired, critically important and able to stand alone. That jesus relationship to god and his naming god as his. Bbbfe11 conspiracy of kindness a unique approach to. It thus requires us to ponder the implications of his virgin birth in our theology about his nature, his ministry, his purpose, and ultimately what he actually accomplished. You can see it all around you, but now you have a choiceto use the blood or not. As jesus prays in the garden before the crucifixion, were given a glimpse of the agony that hes going through. Lindsey, pastor of baptist house in jerusalem for the past forty years. Geisler called, the uniqueness of christ, ankerberg theological research institute. The uniqueness of jesus christ page 3 7 all passages will be kjv unless otherwise noted. Before we leave this section i would like to propose three points that john makes in this section. As an investigative bible study, content is for a mixed audience of. Home the uniqueness of jesus, may 27, 2000 december 10, 2014.
The uniqueness of jesus christ among the major world religions table of contents the place of comparison, truth, and evidence in religion, page 6 david hume and the cancelation of religious dogma, page 8 the double standards in researching miraclesclaims, page 9 six areas indicating jesus uniqueness, page 12 1. Our purpose is to help fulfill the great commission of jesus christ in the power of the holy spirit by winning people to faith in him, building them in their faith, and sending them to. He graduated from point loma nazarene university in san diego, california, and holds a th. While the scriptures record the birth of many other important personages enoch, elijah, john the baptist, etc. Jesus teaching is superior to buddhas in that jesus taught hope in life, while buddhism sees life only as suffering and selfhood as something to be eradicated. Download pdf the name above all names the uniqueness of.
Sanders, the question of uniqueness in the teaching of jesus. Ep sanders, the question of uniqueness in the teaching of jesus. Zip conspiracy of kindness a unique approach to sharing the love of jesus therefore ready to gain in quick time. The uniqueness of jesus as savior 9780310515746 by stephen wellum, matthew barrett. The question of uniqueness in the teaching of jesus. There was and is in jesus of nazareth some quality that widely separates him from humanity. You have authority over whatever it is in the name of jesus, and by the blood of jesus, you can stand against it. There is no other book like it in the entire world. Click download or read online button to the name above all names the uniqueness of jesus christ book pdf for free now. He is greater than socrates, buddha, mohammad, hindu gurus, lao tse taoism, moses, and even greater than angels. This is jesus own selfidentity, and it is the apostolic witness to christ.
The new testament record, especially the gospels, is one of the most. Jesus was under extreme stress before the crucifixion. Jesus exclusivist, nor is it a or any jesus pluralist, nor is it the cosmic amorphous idea of jesus christ inclusivist. His birth nearly 2000 years ago, and events of his life had been foretold by many. Josh mcdowell identifies seven reasons why the bible is unique. Books written by men come closest to the truth only when they accurately reflect the message of gods infallible book. Christianity is unique among world religions, and christs true uniqueness is the centerpiece of christianity. The blood is powerful enough to remove all evidence of the curse in your life. The uniqueness of the bible part 1 there are many reasons why the bible is unique.
The resurrection and the uniqueness of jesus christ justyn terry 1john h. And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground luke 22. The angels were the second unique participants in that annunciation. Ten basic steps toward christian maturity introduction the uniqueness of jesus. The purpose of this lesson is to introduce participants to the concept that jesus is god in the flesh and that his life, death, and resurrection are actually significant for their lives.
The bible its uniqueness the bible is the book of books. A transferable concept is an idea or a truth which can be transferred or communicated from one person to another and then to another, spiritual generation after generation. And we need to be able to explain to people why we believe it. Rather, it is jesus the lord, who calls for conversion and.
The greek term monogenes monogenacere flecting the idea of uniqueness is found some nine times in the n. A serious study of the gospels leads a person to one of three conclusions about jesus. Jesus christ was the only one of his kind, thus his uniqueness, as well as its significance in gods scheme of human redemption. I always cringe when i hear a christian say regarding the bible, that is just what i believe as if it were just a matter of personal opinion. The resurrection and the uniqueness of jesus christ justyn. Pdf on jan 1, 1994, charles edward van engen and others published the uniqueness of christ. The uniqueness of jesus pat zukeran patrick zukeran is a research associate, and a national and international speaker for probe ministries.
Johns account refers to jesus as the word made flesh who dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the father, full of grace and truth john 1. Jesus was unique in that he was the first to be begotten by god himself through the holy spirit. The uniqueness of the bible by mark paynter over the centuries although there have been a vast quantity of books written, few of them can truly be regarded as great. This article investigates the current issue of the relationship between christian and nonchristian religions in multireligious societies. They are aimed specifically at people who have no christian commitment, or who are uncertain where they stand though these studies have also proven useful with those new to faith in christ. It is, of course, another question whether some christians are here claiming a monopoly of truth, which is something available to god alone. Christianity today bible study the uniqueness of jesus leaders guide 2009 christianity today international 5 q jesus, about to depart, warns his disciples that they will face opposition vv. Pdf book conspiracy of kindness a unique approach to sharing the love of jesus. I have posed this question to people of many religions, even atheists and communists around the world.
The main characters of this religion, christianity story are. Ideally they will walk away from the lesson understanding that jesus claimed to be god. The uniqueness of jesus christ free download as word doc. Jesus christ is the subject of more than 300 old testament prophecies.
Mary magdalene, mary the mother of jesus, and other women saw. Jesus taught that life is a gift of god to be enjoyed john 10. Christ is the unique revelation of god and as such the exclusive way to redemption. Lesson 1 march 28april 3 the uniqueness of the bible. A h u n g e r fo r god desiring god through fasting and prayer john piper foreword by david platt and francis chan wheaton, illinois hunger for god. It will guide you to acquire the disciplines and lessons quickly. Jesus is to be found in scholarly literature authored by flusser, safrai, and others at hebrew university,2 but especially important as a prelude or com panion to this book are two works by robert l. This is corroborated by eyewitnesses who laid him in the tomb and later saw it empty.
Ideally they will walk away from the lesson understanding that jesus claimed to be god and that the bible. Jesus and the bible creation, sin and salvation pluralistic vagueness the uniqueness of israel the uniqueness of yahweh jesus and the earliest witnesses the bible and human religions creation and fall the patriarchs israel and the gods of the nations of the old testament jesus and the kingdom of god in the new. Pdf the uniqueness of christ joshin cherian academia. Bible says about jesus christ and to come to know him personally.
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