Would Jesus go to Church?

[Timebuilder]

Funny you should say that. Isn't it interesting that most (if not all) artistic representations of the Christian "God" look an awful lot like images of Zeus? Ever wondered why that is?

Because at that time, people from Nazareth, along with a great many other people, wore their hair and beards in a manner almost indistinguishable from one another.

No conclusion could be brought from a visual similarity between Christ, any other man from His location, or any number of greek citizens of gods. You might as well compare depictions of Christ to Bob Seger.

 

[Super 80]

Funny you should say that. Isn't it interesting that most (if not all) artistic representations of the Christian "God" look an awful lot like images of Zeus? Ever wondered why that is?

Because it's a human conception of God. The guy on the mountain top hurling thunderbolts goes all the way back to Elijah's time with Baal. This image has been repeated through the ages. This is not how God is portrayed in the Bible, but then considering the source; how would you know?

There is nothing Biblical about this kind of representation for God, but it doesn't stop the average lay person from trying to put God into that kind of mental picture. Ditto for Jesus. He did not look like a hippy-Englishman either. The style in that age was a full beard with close cropped hair. He would have a horizontal cross-section of the skull that would be rounder and not narrow like is often depicted which is much more northern European in nature (but then that's who depicted Him for centuries so it's become an accustomed "look"). In fact, Jesus probably looked more like Peter in 'The Passion of the Christ' movie than the actor they chose for the role of Jesus (who looks much too European).

 

[Super 80]

Oh, and when Jesus comes back to Earth, He won't be attending Church; He'll be gathering His Church.

And after the best Halleluiah service you've ever seen, (or maybe you won't see it at all) -all Hell is going to break loose on Earth.

 

[Capt. Caucasian]

TB, Super80, ATPCLIFF, and anyone else I failed to mention yall are obviously filled with the Spirit. It is refreshing to see people stand up for the Word and witness the Gospel in the face of so much critizism. Unfortunately, I am very bad at relaying my thoughts via typing or I would be right there with you. Now in person...

Frats,

PS: I am also a "Liberal" which has absolutely nothing to do with my knowledge of God's word. Politics and the Bible don't mix well. Also, Christianity is not a religion. I have been saying that for years.

Have fun!

 

[Timebuilder]

Politics and the Bible don't mix well

On the whole, that's correct.

That said, the ideas of individual caring and responsibility, a moral life, and objective truth seem to gather folks of similar heart and mind.

 

[slide33]

Originally posted by Timebuilder:

A good thing indeed. I might have to dislocate your arm. Then I'd turn the other cheek.

that's my favorite.

 

[USMCAirWinger]

TB is a dork! do yourself a favor and go computer free for a week. If anything that would be refreshing to the rest of us.

 

[Typhoon1244]

Politics and the Bible don't mix well.

I don't know how you can say that, since the Bible is political.

 

[Jmmccutc]

i think jesus wouldn't go to church he'd go to abercrombie and get one of the west virginia bashing shirts and a bottle of everclear, take 20 people up on a mountain get the pissed drunk and fornicate....

 

[skyking1976]

i think jesus wouldn't go to church he'd go to abercrombie and get one of the west virginia bashing shirts and a bottle of everclear, take 20 people up on a mountain get the pissed drunk and fornicate....

Remind me to send him "130 Ways To Impress Your Girlfriend."

SK

 

[wms]

I don't know how you can say that, since the Bible is political.

There are only two types of involvement in government mentioned in the NT for a Christian. The extent of that involvement is prayer for those in authority, and obedience to them in the Lord.


These are two of the references:

1 Timothy 2
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

1 Peter 2
13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

A good thing indeed. I might have to dislocate your arm.

Then I'd promptly turn the other cheek.

And I'd bitch-slap the other cheek with me one good arm.