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Jesus Christ Research Paper

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Ever since I was young I have gone to church to learn about who Jesus Christ is and about his life on earth. For so many years I went through the routine of listening to the sermons and attending Sunday school, to satisfy my parents. However, it has not been since recently that I obtained a sincere belief and understanding of Jesus Christ. I will endeavor to explain who I believe Jesus Christ is, my circumstances surrounding my decision to follow Him, also why that decision is meaningful, and my spiritual journey over my recent past, which has brought me exceedingly close to Christ.

First, several years ago, at ten years old I came to accept that Jesus Christ was only a very good man, who lived along time ago, and eventually died a gruesome death on a cross, then somehow miraculously rose from the dead. However, He means vastly more to me now, than when I was younger; He is far greater than simply a good man who lived a long time ago. I believe Jesus is our example of how humanity should live our lives and treat those around us. I truly believe Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior, who came to Earth to forgive me of my transgressions. …show more content…

One was the expectations of my parents; when I was eight years of age, I felt like I needed to follow in their footsteps, though it only felt superficial to me at the time. However, looking deeper; for the longest time I felt lost, confused, and secluded in my own little world, knowing about Jesus but never really knowing Him. I knew something had to change, and at age eleven, I finally came to know Christ and I truly accepted him into my life as my Lord and Savior. Deciding to follow Christ was immensely important because I no longer felt devoid of purpose, and I gained an, overwhelmingly dissimilar, sense of love and

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