Suffering Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ

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Suffering Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Suffering, Death, and Resurrection are three key beliefs for

Christians. They are closely linked together as Jesus suffered died

and was resurrected.

A modern day example of someone who suffered for their beliefs and for

other people is James Mawdsley. After hearing about the terrible

conditions in Burma, while backpacking in New Zealand. James decided

to investigate for himself and after being deported returned only to

find himself in solitary confinement for 99 days followed by 8 days of

torture and his release. James returned a third time and was sentenced

to 17 years for 'illegal entry and sedition'. James did not have to

any of this but he did it for his beliefs.

Mark's community went through great persecution at the time of Jesus.

The |Romans persecuted them for their beliefs however they did not

give up, this shows great courage and faith in God which sets an

example for modern day Christians who are going through times of

suffering.

Conflict and rejection are to be expected and Christians must trust

Gods plans, which are that anyone who asks in the name of Jesus will

be saved. Christians relationship with God depends on the death of

Jesus as everyday we make sacrifices for him and God made the ultimate

sacrifice of his only son, this makes Christians feel closer to God.

For this Christians must respond with prayer and sacrifices of their

own, and in baptism they are promised to receive their benefits.

Resurrection is the most important belief for Christians today. An

example of a modern day Christian who has lived out resurrection is

Mary Craig. Mary's first ch...

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will keep it." Some Christians would argue back and say that for

Christianity Jesus brings atonement and that sacrifice is not needed.

That death is overcome in the resurrection of Jesus, whereas in

Judaism sacrifice is important part of their beliefs.

In conclusion I think that it is wrong to die for your beliefs in any

way, shape or form, although admittedly it did work in the case of

Martin Luther King a lot more can be done for God on earth. I think

that if some one dies for their belief it is taking the easy way out

and not facing the challenge as Jesus did that for us when he died on

the cross for us. No good can come from dying only grief and agony for

loved one which is not the Christian thing to do. A person can do far

more with their actions on earth than they can do when they are dead.

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