Jesus Is The Cornerstone Of Christianity

Over the centuries, Christianity has organised its beliefs into a systematic theology that draws from its sacred writing and tradition. While the main beliefs of Christianity are shared by all Christian variants, there are degrees of different in the interpretation of these beliefs and how they are lived out in everyday life. This can be seen in the important of sacred text, principle belief of the concept of salvation in John 3:16, principle belief of divine and humanity in ‘John 1:14’, principle belief of resurrection in ‘Mark 16:1-8’, principle belief of revelation in ‘1 corinthians14:6’, and beliefs through the Trinity in ‘2 Corinthians 13:14’. This essay will explain the important of the sacred text and the principal beliefs of Christianity.

Who is God? God is the creator of all according to the Christian worldview. As Christians we believe that God is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Diffey, 2015, Ch. 3) We trust that God be existent in three persons. After reading the Genesis chapters, I understood that God

Towards the end of the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is crucified on the cross for saying that he is the son of God. This suffering was seen by his followers, onlookers, and those who crucified him. This wasn't a painless death; it was true suffering, as shown when jesus says “My god, my God, why have you forsaken me?”(43). The redemption in Jesus’ suffering is that it allows people to fully believe in him by giving his followers, and even those who aren't his followers, a sign of how much he really cares. Jesus cared so much that he died for his followers, and the people respond to this

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is what we’re always telling people we believe, but what is it? The Gospel is what allows us to become like God. It involves choosing to receive a mortal body with all its flaws and difficulties in order to prove we are worthy to return to Father. Jesus Christ understood this from the beginning, and He completed the Gospel by redeeming our souls. He said: “For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent; but if they would not repent they must suffer even as I; which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink” (D&C 19:16-18). Christ didn’t suffer for a fixed amount of people. He suffered for all. His Grace isn’t something that we must earn—it’s already all paid for. Thus, the Gospel becomes everlasting because it is always available to those who will open their minds and hearts to hear His “good news” (Bible Dictionary “Gospel”).

His sacrifice on the Cross for forgiveness of sins and resurrection made reconciliation with God possible. This is answer to the fourth worldview question, “What’s the remedy?” In John 14:6 Jesus says, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” This statement is the ultimate answer to the final question.

This G*d is personal with his chosen people. The God of Judaism is loving, righteous, and merciful in all his works regarding his chosen people, the Jews who he called Israel. There is some documented confusion regarding God and humanity. One account of creation in Genesis portrays a superior God who created the world in six days systematically and harmoniously while other biblical text portray a God apart from forces of nature with no control over them. In the beginning of both narratives, there are natural forces of water that were already in existence prior to creation (Krell, 3). Judaism universally rejects the declaration in the New Testament that "Jesus is the son of God". "The corruption of Christianity, according to Judaism, is the belief that Jesus the only begotten Son of God. In Judaism, Jesus is viewed as a Jew who practiced and taught in harmony with the Jewish sects of that day” (Caner & Hinderson, 280). After the death of Jesus, it is believed that he was transformed into a messianic savior by the apostle Paul. According to Judaism, Christianity created a second coming of Jesus because he did not fulfill the messianic prophecies in his first coming and thus was not the messiah nor the Son of God.

Without the sacrifice of Jesus Christ there would be no Christianity. His purpose on this earth was one that only He could have achieved. What Jesus revealed about Himself and what God revealed about Him through His word allow Christians to understand who Jesus is and what He purchased through His

“There is only one Christ, Jesus, one faith. All else is a dispute over trifles.” (Elizabeth I)

The four gospels gives a description of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The word ‘gospel’ itself means to bring or announce good new. To Christians the good news is that Jesus Christ died to pay the penalty for their sins so that they will become children of God through faith in Christ. The four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John paint a powerful and decisive portrait of Jesus Christ. Although, they are not a complete biography of Jesus’ life, they record the truth of who Jesus is.

The Christmas season marks the birth of the man that Christians believe to have been the incarnate son of God. From this, comes the manifestation of divine nature and purpose in a human life. Christians believe that through Jesus, God reached out to conquer humanity’s weaknesses. To identify oneself as a Christian is to declare Jesus the lord and savior of the world. The heavy emphasis that Christians place on that declaration is crucial for understanding the nature of Christianity. To be a Christian means that you must make a commitment of faith in the doctrine that Jesus Christ is the innate son of God. In the accounts of Jesus’ life, known as gospels, he performs miracles. Through these miracles Jesus provides insight into human personality and relationships and permeate his teachings. Jesus is considered one of the most perspective teachers due to the confidence in which he was able to challenge scriptural and legal interpretations. The Christian authors of those accounts had some extraordinary claims to make. This included the fact that his humiliating death was martyrdom and that he, their kingly deliverer, was to come back from the dead, ascend to heaven and then return to earth in triumph. (Oxtoby

Jesus Christ was the Son of God. He was the messiah that was prophesized to come from God and save the people. Jesus only flat out said his true identity once, and that was near the end of the gospel when he was being tried by the Pharisees before his passion occurred.

Both the death and resurrect of Jesus Christ are necessary for forgiveness of sins and justification. “Raised for our justification” When God the Father raised Jesus Christ from the dead, it was demonstration that he accepted Christ’s suffering and death as full payment for sin, and that the Father’s favor, no longer his wrath against sin, was directed toward Christ, and through Christ towards those who believe. God’s approval of Christ at the resurrection results in God’s approval also of all who are united to Christ, and in this way results in their

H.S. Horton-Parker states that “scholars, Christians, and non-Christians have different opinions concerning the meaning of the gospel accounts of the resurrection of Jesus”. (1) After reading “The Transforming Reality of the Bodily Resurrection” by N.T. Wright I am able to appreciate the significance of the meaning behind the word “resurrection”. Jesus’ resurrection plays a pivotal part in our Christian faith. The Bible states in John 3:17, “For God did not send his son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him” (New International Version). Jesus’ death and resurrection create a larger picture of “salvation history” for us. Through this action we can now be saved from our sins and receive eternal life. N.T.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ separates Christianity from all other religions. Christianity without the literal, physical resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is merely one religion among many. "And if Christ is not risen," said the Apostle Paul, "then our preaching is empty and your faith is in vain”. (1 Corinthians 15:14) Furthermore, "You are still in your sins!” Paul could not have chosen stronger language. (Mohler)

As believers, we are constantly reminded that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins. His death and his resurrection are fundamental to our Christian faith. Without his death, the relationship between God and His creation would have remained broken. Unfortunately, many believers do not take the time to consider the complex and deep meaning of Jesus’ death. If I have learned one concept throughout this class is that if I do not have a personal comprehension of Jesus’ death, I will never be saved. His death signifies salvation. It motivates us to imitate Jesus’ life as he was completely human and never sinned, yet he died on the cross in the cruelest way. Personally, Jesus’ death means love, reconciliation, redemption, and victory.