Protestantism

» pink101 - The Way I See Jesus

In response to Concerning the New Testament posted by Brother_Jones:
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The way I see Jesus is quite different than the way you see him.
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My view is based on the fact that he brought a message of liberation from the authority of the priesthood, to the people of Judaism and one who sets the example for all humanity.
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Your view is that he came as God's superior authority to priests who apparently were not correctly or properly representing Old Testament Theology.
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I see that he stood up to the authority of the priesthood and that he would not back down when he was offered opportunity to recant his ways. And, for that, the priesthood carried out a conspiracy to get him executed for some trumped up charges. In that sense, Jesus represents the plight of common people everywhere--guilty of trumped up charges.
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You see that he was a purposeful and perfect sacrifice that God provided to cover the sins of a guilt ridden people none of whom were worthy of any redemption--guilty on every charge.
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You think Jesus is God in human disguise.
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I think Jesus is a man who shows us that God is able to be found within each one of us.
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Your idea of Jesus is that he came to establish a set of rigid rules as outlined in the Bible--a religion of carefully inscribed ways of being.
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My idea is that Jesus is a liberating force that provides a pathway to a life filled with happiness and joy.
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Two Completely Different Views
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And, because my thoughts differ from yours, you think you have the right to put me down as an object of ridicule.
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THIS is NOT football, Brother Jones!

-- posted by pink101