Jesus: What is Jesus' true identity? What did Jesus do? Why is Jesus' identity and work significant for the Christian worldview?
In this essay, we will discuss why Jesus Christ was special and why he is important to Christians today. Initially, you might be deliberating about who he is. Jesus Christ also known as Jesus of Nazareth, was a Jewish preacher and religious leader who became the central figure of Christianity. Christians believed him to be the Son of God and the awaited Messiah (Christ) prophesied in the Old Testament. He grew up believing the Judaism religion but later after his death (which will be discussed later in this essay) remarkable story and constructive teachings were admired by his disciples and supporters who were motivated to spread the word and his teachings which formed a new belief(Christianity)
My reflection paper is a reflection on what I have learned from my class and my understanding of the Christians views. In my paper today I will discuss two topics that deal with Jesus Christ. The first topic I will discuss is the fall of man. The next topic will be the death of Christ. These topics are very controversial and they are the ones that I struggled with in the beginning and/or struggle with today.
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Situational leadership focuses on adapting your leadership style or approach based on the situation and the amount of direction and support that is needed by followers. As Jesus trained and equipped his disciples from simple fishermen to fishers of men, who carried on his ministry after he ascended to heaven, he integrated different styles and theories of leadership that best served and supported his followers (Blanchard & Hodges, 2003). Depending on the level of competency and commitment of their people, leaders will adjust their style to provide the necessary support and direction. The core competencies of situational leaders are the ability to identify the performance, competence and commitment of others, and to be flexible (Paterson, 2013). From being highly directive, telling their people exactly what to do and how, to delegating, clearly stating the objective and allowing them to complete the task with little direction and support, situational leaders adapt their approach to the needs of their people and the particular situation.
3. Writing an answer for such as question is hard to do. However Mark’s gospel provides us with a definition and an example...Jesus is the supreme role model. 4.
The Historical Jesus: Five Views edited by J.K Beilby and P.R Eddy is a most interesting book to say the least. This is a great book to be introduced into the world of the historical Jesus. Along with the editors we have five contributors hence the name “Five Views”. This includes Robert M. Price, J.D Crossan, Luke Timothy Johnson, D.G Dunn and Darrel L. Bock. Each contributor presents their own views of the historical Jesus presented in the gospels and what they believe.
By the middle of the Nineteenth Century Jesus was seen as a moral sage, or as a role model.
The Gospels say that Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, who conceived him through the power of the Holy Spirit. He was born in Bethlehem and brought up by Mary and her husband Joseph, a carpenter of Nazareth. When Jesus was about 30 years old, his ministry began with his baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. After this he went into the desert to fast and prepare himself spiritually for the work ahead. After 40 days in the wilderness, he was tempted by the devil but resisted. His ministry lasted only three years, but in that time he became a charismatic teacher and healer, impressing people with his goodness, gentleness, and strength. Jesus was tolerant of peoples failings and slow to condemn. (Barnes 112)
Using the book, notes, and biblical text itself, choose two of the Gospels and compare and contrast their presentation of the life of Christ. Be sure to include how things like the authors’ background and audience affect their message.
Scriptures reveal that he grew up in Nazareth, he and his family fled persecution from King Herod and moved to Egypt, and his earthly father, Joseph, was a carpenter (Ancient History Encyclopedia). Jesus was Jewish, and according to most scholars, he aimed to reform Judaism not to create a new religion. When he was around thirty years old, Jesus started his public ministry after being baptized in the Jordan River by the prophet known as John the Baptist then for about three years, Jesus traveled with twelve appointed disciples, teaching large groups of people and performing what witnesses described as miracles. Some of the most famous events included: raising a dead man named Lazarus from the grave, walking on water, and curing the blind.
After Jesus’ childhood, he studied and worked to become a carpenter just like Joseph. He then started his teachings of the gospel around the age 30 when he was baptized in the River Jordan by John the Baptist. As said
He would go from village to village, preaching the word of God and helping those in need of help. This helped him gain followers, especially those that were part of the lower social class. Jesus' teaching was “revolutionary.” He challenged the “established religious authorities to repent from their self-righteousness and hypocrisy and realize that the Kingdom of God is rooted in service and love.” Soon, a group of men began to follow Jesus and call him teacher. These men would become known as his disciples. Jesus taught his disciples about the “will of God” and about the “new covenant.” He also taught that “God will bring to humanity through him.” What Jesus was teaching was bothering those of high social status, so “Jesus himself would pay by being crucified unjustly on a Roman cross.” Three days later he would resurrect thus, marking the true start of
The Christian believes that a person is Godly shaped in God's image and gifted with intellectual and creative ability. The devote Christian too believes that Jesus serves as exemplary model figure; that he has a missive to model Jesus in practicing love and in making the world a better place.
One more thing, like Peter, he was so humble when facing the Jesus. Though as a gentile, he has no much knowledge about Jewish religion, he’s faith is simple but firm.