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Was Jesus a Christian?

Posted on 12/17/2023 by Doug

Jesus wasn’t a Christian, but a Jew. The disciples weren’t called Christians until decades after Jesus left Jerusalem. His name wasn’t even Jesus, but Joshua. The word Jesus isn’t even Hebrew. His last name isn’t Christ nor does it mean … Continue reading →

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The King of the Jews

Posted on 06/03/2023 by Doug

According to the Jews, Messiah (king of the Jews) was to accomplish the following:

  1. Rebuild the temple (2Sa 7:13)
  2. Gather all the Jews back to the land of Israel (Isaiah 66:20)
  3. Usher in an era of world peace (Isaiah 2:4)
  4. Unite all of humanity through the universal knowledge of the God of Israel. (Zechariah 14:9)
  5. Deliver God’s people from their enemies and make them live at peace. (Isa 40:9-11)

…none of which he accomplished at his coming. Continue reading →

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Jesus: Priest, King and Prophet

Posted on 06/03/2023 by Doug

Jesus was a Priest-King

Jesus was not only of the royal lineage of Judah but also of the priestly lineage of Levi. He got his Kingship through his biological father Joseph, and his priesthood through his mother Mary.

Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne (Zec 6:13)
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