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Yes. Jesus Christ is the only way –

1. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) and
2. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be ” (Acts 4:12)

We pray to Jesus because of:

1. He is a mediator. "And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance” (Hebrews 9:15)
2. He is the ONLY way. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6).
3. He is Almighty Mighty God. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6)

The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. (Matthew 13:10)

1. It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God (1 Peter 1:19).
2. You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin (1 John 3:5).
3. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” (1 Peter 2:22).

Jesus Christ rose from the dead. He is alive, he appeared to Mary, his disciples and over 500 people

1. and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.  (Rev:15)
2. Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20:29)
3. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” (Matthew 18:20)
4. To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. (Colossians 1:27)

Other religious faiths today recognize Jesus as a prophet. Jesus affirmed this himself.

1. “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own household.” (Matthew 13:57)
2. And the crowds said, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.” (Matthew 21:11)

Yes, because he is God manifested in flesh

1. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. Colossians 1:16
2. All things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. John 1:3

Oh yes he was a Jewish rabbi (Mark 14:45; John 1:38). Peter (in Mark 9:5) and Mary Magdalene (in John 20:16)

1. “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:15-16
2. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. Luke 2:11
3. Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah. Acts 5:42

Yes, He is. God can do whatever He pleases.

1. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).
2. “Thomas said in response, 'My Lord and my God! '” John 20:28 
3. ”The Father and I are one.” John 10: 30
4. Only God forgives sins - ‘Your sins are forgiven’ Matthew 9: 5-7

Ask yourself why people picked up stones to try and stone him. During Jesus` time, the Jewish people were very familiar with their scripture what we call Old Testament today. They knew very well that the words I AM (Exodus 3:7–8, 13–14) refers to God, Known to ancient Israel as the Lord Jehovah. So in that context, anyone claiming to be I AM would have meant they are God Almighty. That is why they picked up stones, ready to kill Jesus.

 “Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!” At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area. (John 8:58-9)

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12

Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus with a kiss leading soldiers to arrest Him.

Jewish authorities: the Sanhedrin, (a Jewish judicial body) under Caiaphas  (the high priest) who took Jesus to Pontius Pilate (Roman Governor) who had overseeing power to put anyone to death.

1. and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to the sentence of death, and crucified Him. (Luke 24:20)
2. None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. (1 Corinthians 2:8)

The people above carried out the act but God had already planned Jesus' death:

“No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father" (John 10:18). 

Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels? But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way?” (Matthew 26:53-55).

It`s a fulfillment of God`s plan. God is all knowing – He is omniscient.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life`( John 3:16).

It`s a translation from Hebrew meaning salvation. It is one of the names of God.

Oh Absolutely. People wearing crucifixes, praying to icons, portrays and images of God Almighty is strictly forbidden.

1. “You shall have no other gods before Me.“You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the “You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, ( Exodus 20:3)
2. You are not to make any gods alongside Me; you are not to make for yourselves gods of silver or gold. Exodus 20:23

Jesus lived a righteous life, a perfect example of how we should live our lives as well in order for us to be saved. He preached a messaged of love, forgiveness and kindness. He (John 1:1) came to our level as a human being to experience what we experience. God so loved the world that He came among us to save us.

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness (Philippians 2:5-7).

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich (2 Corinthians 8:9)

As a fellow human being, he was pointing out the one who deserves praise. Jesus did not come into the world boasting that he is God, the Son of God or the Messiah. Jesus did not come with chariots of horses and an army of angels behind him wearing a golden crown with the biggest brightest diamonds. He was even offered all that bling by Satan (Matthew 4:9).

Again, Jesus emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness (Philippians 2:5-7).

Jesus himself said:

1. I and the Father are one (John 10:30)
2. In the beginning the Word was God, The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.(John 1)

1. I and the Father are one (John 10:30)
2. In the beginning the Word was God, The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.(John 1)

Jesus was buried outside of Jerusalem, near the site of his crucifixion on Golgotha (John 19:40–42)

It`s a fulfillment of God`s plan. God is all knowing – He is omniscient.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life". John 3:16

For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him (Romans 6:9).

I haven't watched it yet but some reviews indicate that historically, it is fairly accurate. Can someone please get the producer / director Mel to send me a copy, I`d appreciate it.

1. Demons were cast out in his name (Mark 16:17-18).
2. We baptize in his name (Matthew. 28:19).
3. Healing in his name (Acts 3:6, 3:16, 4:10).
4. Salvation through his name (Acts 4:12, Rom. 10:13).

Unfortunately, some people have become obsessed with Jesus' skin color and race but I don't think we should focus on that. Jesus was focused on teaching the Good News so that we may be saved.

The bible does not describe Jesus' physical appearance that much but we do know he was born in Bethlehem and of Jewish descent.

Revelation 1:15 says his hair was like wool, and as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. his feet were like bronze.

The entire bible (Old and New Testament) is about Jesus Christ. The church was started by Jesus, religion and denominations are manmade.

1. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it ( Matthew 16:18)
2. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, Ephesians 1:22

The Trinity is not mentioned in the Bible, therefore a false doctrine. There are no 3 gods but One Almighty God

1. “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD” (Deuteronomy 6:4) confirmed by Jesus Christ himself in Mark 12:29. 
2. Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: “I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god (Isaiah 44:6).
3. I and the Father are one (John 10:30).
4. Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me (Isaiah 46:9).

First, she is not divine or a supreme being, therefore, no. Second, it is not biblical; the bible is our ultimate authority. Third, dead saints, apostles, pastors, preachers, The Virgin Mary and ALL people are not mediators or intercessors of God; only JESUS CHRIST is.

Here it is, plain and simple:

1. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5).
2. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6).

WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT?

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming (Ephesians 4:14).

Mother of God, seriously? Some people have taken a bold step to claim that there is God the Mother.

1. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End (Revelation 22:13).
2. Listen to Me, O Jacob, and Israel, whom I have called: I am He; I am the first, and I am the last ( Isaiah 48:12).
3. "I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me (Isaiah 44:6).

WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT?

Ephesians 4:14

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.

Yes He Is

Jesus fulfilled the Messianic prophecy as written in Isaiah 35:4-6 and Isaiah 61:1

People even recognized and celebrated:Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, 'Hosanna!' 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' (Mark 11:9).

Jesus paid the full price

He died on our behalf so God would not forsake us instead. On the cross, Jesus quoted Psalm 22 expressing the agony he was going through in regards to his humanity and also fulfilling the prophecy.

His death was a separation from the Father "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23).

“We all, like sheep, have gone astray … and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:6).

Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted (Isaiah 53:4).

The scribes and Pharisees were jealous of Him:

“We are not stoning you for any good work,” they replied, “but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God.” (John 10:33).

Jesus attracted huge multitudes and crowds of people teaching and healing them. Jesus replied.

even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father.” (John 10:38).

No.

1. Mary is not divine, she is not alive but in Hades (Revelation 20:13).
2. No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man (John 3:13)
3. God has made it clear that praying to the dead is sin (Deuteronomy 18:11; 1 Samuel 28:1-25; 1 Chronicles 10:13-14).

1. Jesus tells us in John 14:14, “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” 
2. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5)
3. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)

“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 2 Corinthians

For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God (1 Peter 1:23).

How can that take place?

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved (Romans 10:9). Accept Christ as your saviour.

"Repent and be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission (or forgiveness) of sins" (Acts 2:38).

It was God`s plan

We are all born in sin which we inherited from Adam (Romans 5:12; 1 Corinthians 15:21–22).

In order to rid that sin, here's what God did:

 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16).

Jesus died on our behalf. The scriptures confirm that: Romans 6:23: "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

The 12 would serve as the core of his new church, the New Israel.

The Israelites were divided into twelve tribes: Asher, Dan, Ephraim, Gad, Issachar, Manasseh, Naphtali, Reuben, Simeon, Zebulun, Judah and Benjamin.

Jesus said to them, 'Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. (Matthew 19:28)

And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb" (Revelation 21:12–14).

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich (2 Corinthians 8:9). 

Jesus tells us himself the value of the Kingdom of Heaven: the Parable of the Hidden Treasure which appears in (Matthew 13:4)

 “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay everyone for what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” (Revelation 22:12-13).

Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. (Revelation 1:7).