Would Jesus go to Church?

[kevdog]

If Jesus was alive today, would he attend Church? If so, which would he go to?

 

[Timebuilder]

This is perhaps even less relevant that "what car would Jesus drive?"

Jesus IS alive today.

 

[skyking1976]

One that the Reverend Horton Heat was preaching at...

SK

 

[kevdog]

This is perhaps even less relevant that "what car would Jesus drive?"

Actually, from my bible studies, I came to the conclusion that Jesus was a pretty cool dude and that he would be against the modern Church that supposedly represents him. I was just wondering which Church, if any Jesus would attend.

 

[Snakum]

He'd probably be Buddhist. Most likely Zen, and not the other-worldly 'village Zen' that some of these New Age geeks are practicing. Rather a more logical, scientific practice such as Western Soto Zen. He'd also probably dabble in Vipassana meditation, as well, but as far as Sunday services go ...

... definitely Soto Zen.

Reverend Thich Minh Thong

 

[Snakum]

And I'm also quite sure he'd be embarrassed by the Catholic Church and fundamentalist Protestants of all stripes.

 

[Timebuilder]

I would say He would make a determination about which church followed His word, but He would not "attend" that church, as He is not a worshipper of Himself.

Now, if by "alive" you mean to suppose that He was in the same form as He was during His pre-crucifixtion ministry, you would no doubt find Him involved in the same activities: healing, teaching, and rebuking those who are stubborn, self-trusting, and unrepentant sinners.

The reason that this is an absurd situation to propose is that we already know what is to come, and here in this "church age" we are only making preparations for His return. Church attendance does not impart grace or salvation, the purpose of the Biblical church is to instruct and serve the World in the Word. Christ doesn't need that, as He is the head of the church. WE need that, as people who wish to follow Him in obediance.

 

[enigma]

Those of us who believe in Jesus as our Savior, and as the Savior of the world, believe Him to be 100% God. He is God in the flesh. As such, being God, he is omnipresent. He is in all Churchs where two or three are gathered together in His name.

The cool thing about God is that he doesn't force us to acknowlege Him, now. One day.............

Choose wisely,
enigma

 

[Vladimir Lenin]

The cool thing about God is that he doesn't force us to acknowlege Him

too bad his/her/its followers can't leave us, normal people, alone

 

[Humty72]

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I would say He would make a determination about which church followed His word, but He would not "attend" that church, as He is not a worshipper of Himself.

Now, if by "alive" you mean to suppose that He was in the same form as He was during His pre-crucifixtion ministry, you would no doubt find Him involved in the same activities: healing, teaching, and rebuking those who are stubborn, self-trusting, and unrepentant sinners.

The reason that this is an absurd situation to propose is that we already know what is to come, and here in this "church age" we are only making preparations for His return. Church attendance does not impart grace or salvation, the purpose of the Biblical church is to instruct and serve the World in the Word. Christ doesn't need that, as He is the head of the church. WE need that, as people who wish to follow Him in obediance.

 

[Ralgha]

The reason that this is an absurd situation to propose is that we already know what is to come.

You believe you know what is to come. Doesn't necessarily mean it's not what is to come, but it sure doesn't mean it is what's to come either.

Nobody knows the future.

 

[Timebuilder]

Nobody knows the future.

No so.

First of all God has no "time," so He has every experience as a "current" experience.

God gave views of the future to many, including the Prophets.

John was shown the future, too, in Revelation.

So, we DO know what will happen, based on what we have been shown in the Bible.

 

[Publishers]

busy

He would be too busy out with the people that are not going to church at all and who need his council to go himself.

 

[mar]

Some friendly advice

TB--Look man. We go way back. So take this for what it's worth, ok?

No disrespect to Kevdog, but he started this thread as a mockery of the discussions going on elsewhere on this site.

You know what I mean? He's poking a little fun. And I don't begrudge him that 'cause I think it's a little funny.

But TB man, you already asserted this is an absurd discussion but, in my humble opinion (yeah right) you're contributing to the mockery with your terrier-like chomp on the pant leg of satire.

Let it go!!!

It's bad enough you won't let pass the smallest remark but when you start talking for Jesus--and even God--well, you just loose whatever credibility you had to begin with.

Honestly it sounds like you're trying to convince yourself more than anything. It's almost like a meditative chant, over and over and over again.

No matter what you believe it must be left personal and private. Anything else is pornographic.

I'm sorry but that how I feel about a lot of the writing on this board. It's just gross.

 

[Ralgha]

So, we DO know what will happen, based on what we have been shown in the Bible.

No disrespect intended.

I'll rephrase my earlier choice of words slightly. You may know (To regard as true beyond doubt), however that does not make it true, nor does it mean that everyone (not even close) else thinks the same way.

This issue, I think, is why so may people get pissed off at fundementalists trying to push their beliefs on others. If you (not you personally) say something like "this is what I believe and here's why", that would probably go over much better than trying to tell everyone that "this is how it is". You could be wrong, and that's why people get mad when you try to tell them your beliefs as though they are hard facts.

 

[Timebuilder]

You could be wrong, and that's why people get mad when you try to tell them your beliefs as though they are hard facts.

According to God, these are "hard facts."

The basis of any belief is the foundation on which those beliefs stand. In the case of the Bible, it is 2 Timothy, 3:16-17.

Now some may have the opinion that there is onlly a 50% chance of that being correct, but that is only from a human perspective. Since we are talking about God, and any discussion of God has to recognize His omnipotence and omipresence, then we can also assume that God would not allow a mistake in His Word to stand. Of course, without faith, the understanding and the truth is limited to that 50%.

That's why God requires faith, to separate the wheat from the chaff.

 

[Dash8]

y'all are completely off base

uhm.....

wouldn't jesus technically go to temple, not 'church'?

 

[91100 100 set]

very good point Dash8

yeah, I guess he would...

 

[datafox]

I think if Jesus were alive today he would realize all the pain, death and suffering that have occured under his name. He would realize all the oppressive whacko's out there destroying the freedom's we so enjoy...Jesus would become so sad he would slit his own wrists.

Datafox

 

[TWA Dude]

Re: y'all are completely off base

wouldn't jesus technically go to temple, not 'church'?

Yup, except the Temple was destroyed in the year 70 C.E. The world's first synagogue was built around the same time on top of Masada.

Dude