when the revelation was the ramblings of a raving lunatic? Charles Manson read revelations and went on a killing spree assuming he was doing it for Jesus.
2006-07-02 05:15:25 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Wrong, wrong, wrong
My uncle was a jury alternate in the Manson trial.
Through a Beatles recordings talking to his soul, he used Helter Skelter as his calling card. Be believed he could come from the fiery pits and make "Blackie" responsible for the deaths of countless white people. He was discovered when his flower children started bragging about their activities. He used the bible to convince his followers that killing was according to the book of Revelations.
Jesus is the son of God and John the Baptist worshiped Jesus,
although he baptized him.
2006-07-15 18:53:14 · answer #1 · answered by Calvin of China, PhD 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus was God's son, not God, Himself
John the Baptist was not John the Revelator
John the Revelator appeared to be rambling and a lunatic, but, was in the spirit...it was said that Jesus was a lunatic, as well...
Charles Manson, on the other hand IS a lunatic
2006-07-15 12:36:55 · answer #2 · answered by uranus2mars 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People around the world have heard something about Jesus Christ, even though he lived 2,000 years ago. Yet many are confused about who Jesus really was. Some say that he was merely a good man. Others claim that he was nothing more than a prophet. Still others believe that Jesus is God and should be worshiped. Should he?
It is important to know the truth about Jesus, because the Bible says: This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you , the only true God, and of the one you sent forth, Jesus Christ."(John 17:3) Yes knowing the truth about Jehovah God ,and about Jesus Christ, can lead to everlasting life on paradise earth.(John14:6) Furthermore, Jesus sets the best example of how to live and treat others(John13:34,35) Jesus is Jehovah's most precious Son-and for good reason. He is called the firstborn of all creation(Collossians1:15). There is something else that makes this Son special. He is the only-begotten Son."(Colossians1:16)This means that Jesus is the only one directly created by JehovahGod. Jesus is also the only one whom God used when he created all other things(Colossians1:16) Then too, Jesus is called the Word,"(1John 1:14) This tells us that he spoke for God,no doubt delivering messages and instructions to the Father's other Sons, both spirit abd human.
The first born Son equal to God, as some believe? That is not what the Bible teaches. As noted earlier, the Son was created. Obviously, then,Jesus had a beginning, whereas God has no beginning or end. (Psalm 90:2) The only-begotteen Son nevereven considered trying to be equal to his Father. The Bible clearly teaches that the Father is greater than the Son
Mathew24:36) Jesus observed God's laws(John8:55)The Bible teaches that God is greater than Jesus(John14:28;1Corinthians11:3
The Son Jesus Christ was created(Psalm90:2) Obviously, then, he had a beginning, whereas God has no beginning!
2006-07-13 18:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by I speak Truth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are confusing John the Baptist with John the Apostle. The Bible says that Jesus is Lord. This in turn makes him God. In John 1, the apostle states that in the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and was God. John goes on to say that the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us---Jesus Christ. John the Baptist and John the Apostle are speaking for no one---they are recording the revealed word of God. To those who do not know the Bible, Revelations is impossible to understand. Revelations is only part of the end times prophesy that we are now entering into. There is much prophesy in the rest of the Bible that needs to be added to it in order to get the whole picture. If you want to read a good commentary on end times prophesy that pretty much puts the whole subject together, then I suggest that you go to a Christian bookstore and get a copy of Dr. Harold Wilmington's book: "The King is Coming." Charles Manson is a lunatic and stands as the best example that I can think of for the existence of the death penalty. He escaped the gas chamber only because the Supreme Court declared the death penalty unconstitutional while he was on death row. You writing sounds rather angry. Jesus loves you and he wants you to understand his plan for you. Set your anger aside and pray to God for revelation about your place in his kingdom. God bless you.
2006-07-16 02:58:15 · answer #4 · answered by Preacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you get the idea that Manson thought he was doing what he was for Jesus. I was there during all his murdering and such and he never thought he was doing anything for Jesus. He thought of himself as a godlike person and that he was equal with Jesus. He lived in a drug induced fog and so did his followers. Everything he did was for money to buy more drugs with and to recruit more people. He was and is a moron.
Jesus and the Holy Spirit are all God in another form. Do not place worldly limits on God. He isn't bound by our limitations. John the Baptist did not write nor did he speak for Jesus. He wrote no books at all. Your getting John the Apostle and John the Baptist mixed up. All the books of the Bible were inspired and written under the authority of God.
2006-07-15 01:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
John the Baptist was a prophet of God. He was murdered specifically because he told the truth. He was also a half cousin of Christ. And God gave John the job of revealing who the Messiah of the world was.
If you understood Jewish culture, you would plainly see in the Bible many claims from Christ's own lips and through the responses of people around Him that He clearly states that He is divine.
You are on the right path...Christ was either a liar, a lunatic (like Manson) or He really is the Lord of the universe and fully capable of forgiving your sins. It's entirely your responsibility of discovering the truth.
2006-07-12 23:03:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Jesus says that He and the Father are one and he didn't have to back his point by going on a killing spree! John the Baptist didn't have to go on a killing spree either.
Charles Manson did, so did Jim Jones, and a whole list of others who lay claim to the fact that they were God and off on a killing spree they did go.
2006-07-02 05:23:41 · answer #7 · answered by dph_40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe Revelations was John the apostle, not John the Baptist. However, I tend to agree with you, the person that wrote Revelations either ate too many refried beans the night before, or he was on drugs (personal opinion, NOT fact). Jesus is, in fact, identified as the Lord, but not as God...the Lord of mankind. What this means is you can find God by listening to, and following the example of Jesus. Jesus NEVER said, I am God, never. What he did say is that you can be right with God "through" him, meaning FOLLOW MY EXAMPLE ..
Love Thy God,
Love They Neighbour
2006-07-02 05:27:22 · answer #8 · answered by frid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were to read the bible it says that Jesus is the son of God. John the baptist is a follower of Christ. Charles Manson is a bad example because he thinks that he is God.
2006-07-02 05:18:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People say Jesus is God, because it is inevitable. Think the best way to describe it is like an egg. . You have the shell, the white of the egg, and the yolk. All are individual parts of the egg, yet they are still one. It works the same way with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. They are all one, yet there are three parts that make up that one thing.
2006-07-16 03:03:20 · answer #10 · answered by naenae4570 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋