Jesus Of Nazareth Research Paper

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Jesus of Nazareth, also given the title Jesus Christ, is the central figure of Christianity and viewed as an important prophet of God in Islam. Many Christian denominations honor him as God the Son incarnated and believe that he was raised from the dead after being crucified. The principal sources of information regarding Jesus are from the Bible’s four most recognized gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), which most biblical scholars find useful for reproducing Jesus’ life and teachings. Scholars have associated the New Testament accounts with non- Christian historical records to arrive at an estimated Chronology of Jesus’ life.
Christians traditionally believe that Jesus was born of a virgin, performed numerous miracles, founded the church, …show more content…

Thus, identifying Jesus as the “Deliverer” is to some extent a redundancy, because his name already serves the purpose of “God saves”. Christian Scriptures reserve the title “Savior” only for God and Jesus. According to the Encyclopedia of Religion, Jesus had the power to deliver and release those who are poor, oppressed, handicapped or have fallen under the control of the devil (Dale, 4843). Surely he took up our illnesses and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by the power of God, and constantly tormented. Nevertheless, he was pierced for our transgressions; the punishment that brought us peace was bestowed upon him, and his wounds heal us. We all, like sheep in a pasture, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way of life; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Conversely, it made clear “that Jesus submitted to John’s baptism shows his essential …show more content…

Such parables, like “The Good Samaritan” can be used to explain how generous individuals, the lonely, and sinners all can find their way back to God’s work, and how they will be greeted and embraced by a loving Jesus once they reveal their sins. These stories demonstrate one of Jesus’ main teachings, that all people who believe in His power will be accepted and embraced by God in heaven. Jesus accepted all different types of people to be his disciples (Dale, 4847). Many of His early followers were Gentiles, women, sinners, and tax collectors (Dale, 4849). Jesus Christ is openly willing to acknowledge all people regardless of their transgressions. That is why He visited the home of the hated tax collector and promises eternal life to the dying criminal. Jesus is merciful, and sympathetic, and he came to save all the people of the

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