Why do people think that Jesus and God were the same?

Question

Is this true? Whats the proof? All I know is that Jesus was the son of God. Thats what I learn in Church. Why do people think this? Please tell me. I dont know whether jesus was Jewish, Christian, the son of God, or the same. There are so many beleifs which has the most proof? Before you make a stupid comment like "Have you been drinking?" remember, Im only 14.

Answer 1

because people are dumb and they believe the stories they are told by authority figures. You're all sheep!!

Answer 2

okay I will try my best. First Jesus was Jewish. He observed all the feasts and ordinances of being Jewish. His line came down from king David. who came from Abraham.
Second: Jesus is the Christ which is not his last name but a title meaning Emmanuel - God made flesh. While yes He is created by God the Father and therefore is His Son. He also makes up part of the God Head which is "The Father The Son and the Holy spirit. hence He is also God.
Third: If there is proof positive there would be no room for having faith. It's simple really if you have faith it is the belief in something without substance (or proof) but you know deep down in your heart it is right. God wants us to have faith and to choose Him over any so called proof. I guess that is one way we can show Him we Honor and worship Him.

I sure hope I helped you with my answer. If you have anymore questions go to www.cybersaltcommunity.org it is a website run by a Pastor for an Associated Gospel Church of Canada. There is a message board where you can ask questions and many pastors and others answer them.
Blessings on you and on your search for knowledge.

Answer 3

People believe that Jesus and God are the same because Jesus said He was God. And He did many things to prove what He said was true, the most important being that He rose back to life from the dead. Jesus said, "Before Abraham, I AM." I AM is the same as the Self-Existent One, God almighty.

The gospel of John begins with, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." and "Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made." If you keep reading this gospel you will find that Jesus is identified as the Word.

Jesus was Jewish. He was the Jewish Messiah. His mother was Jewish. His Father is God. Jesus was not a Christian. Christians were the people who followed Jesus Christ. Christ is the Greek translation of Messiah.

I agree with you that there are many beliefs. I have studied many of them. But when I started studying the Bible, I found the truth. If you are looking to find the truth, may I suggest you start by using a good study guide, such as "God, Are You There? Do You Care? Do You Know About Me?" published by Precept Ministries International. You can find this organization on-line under Precepts.org. or just type in Precept Ministries International. They have many excellent study guides for the Bible, but I suggest you start with this one.

I'm sure you will find the truth if you are sincerely looking. I was there once myself.

Answer 4

Christ was Jewish by blood line.

One tribe of Israel is Juda.

"For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda..." (Hebrews 7:14).

The reason some people believe that the Father and Son are the same is because of the belief in the trinity, which is a tradition of man. The trinity was invented by Turtullian over 160 years after the time of Christ. It has served to confuse people ever since.

Christ and the Father are two separate individuals. If this were not so then they would always be in the same location. The Father is greater than the Son.

"...my Father is greater than I" (John 14:28).

When people speak of God, they usually refer to the Father. The Father is the individual we call God.

However, God is also a KIngdom (the Kingdom of God) and it has 2 members (the Father and the Son) -- two individuals but one kingdom.

For more information read the booklet: The True Gospel of the True Kingdom available free from [e-mail]

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Answer 5

Jesus is God He was with God from the Beginning. Read the first chapter of the Gospel of John just for starters.

Look at the Major Creeds of the Christian faith "He was Begotten not made... God from God, Light from Light.

You see by being the only begotten Son of God He is divine, the same nature as God, They are one.

We as Christians are adopted into God's family but we are not co equal to God. Hope this helps.

The ONLY groups that will tell you differently are cults that do not follow the teachings of all the mainstream Christian Churches(from Catholic to Pentecostal, Baptist to Methodist they all believe in the Trinity-one God three persons, and the divinity of Christ).

Answer 6

Jesus is not the son of God, he is his messenger,that's it!
there is only ONE GOD and this God doesn't have a son!

use your mind my dear,how could someone being three persons:to be God and then to be son and then to be holy ghost and finally they are all one person!!!!

to discover the truth and to find out the answers to your questions visit these sites:
http://www.jesus-or-allah.com/
http://www.islamtomorrow.com/articles/trinity_discussed_by_nonmuslims.asp

also read these verses from Quran that show the fact of Jesus:

1) And remember when the angels said, "O Mary, Allah(God) sends you the good news of a Command of His: his name shall be Messiah, Jesus son of Mary. He will be highly honoured in this world and in the Next World and he will be among those favoured by Allah. He will speak to the people alike when in the cradle and when grown up, and he will be among the righteous." Hearing this, Mary said, "How, O Lord, shall I have a son, when no man has ever touched me?" "Thus shall it be," was the answer.
Allah creates whatever He wills. When He decrees a thing, He only says, "Be" and it is. (Continuing their message, the angels added,) "And Allah will teach him the Book and wisdom, and give him the knowledge of the Torah and the Gospel, and appoint him as His Messenger to the children of Israel."

2) The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam; He created him from dust, then said to him: "Be". And he was.

Answer 7

What proof is there of a "Jesus"? What proof is there of a "God"?
Its funny to talk about,because every country has their own GOD!
If there was only one GOD,then why are there so many?From what I gather,you are asking about the "American" GOD?
You say you learned what you know in CHURCH.Well what type of church you go to?There are over a million different types of CHURCHES around the world that worship hundreds of different GODs.Is your god the one who died on a cross? There are many other GODs that have died from murder,std`s,kidney failer,young age,even GODs who have died from aleins.I suggest you do some research on GOD`s and watch the " Davinci code".Best of luck!

Answer 8

You have not been given the instruction you deserve bythe church you attend...or you have not been going long... that is not ment as a put down to you... just that your statement shows some misunderstanding... at 14 dont get to up tight about it... you will learn as you go along if you want to and remain open to the God stuff.... At 14 you probably are alergic to old folks trying to enlight'n you... that too is normal.. but do'nt dismiss the old folks. most of us have done much the same as you in our lives..so we might have a little bit of insight...

I have a website for not-yet-believers / seekers... warning... it is just an "old guy" talking about the God stuff... but there might be something that you could use to get to thinking about some question you might have about it all... you are welcome to visit if you like. and if you have a question you could go to your church teachers or you could email me and I could give it a shot... If you want, here is the address:

http://www.mikesoutreach.com

All honest seekers welcome

To directly answer you Question...Jesus was both fully God and fully man.... that should give you some to think about...

Answer 9

most of them dont really have time to look into their own faith -
they just do what they heard or what theyve been taught...one word - brainwashing.
its an interesting question. i never actually got the concept of trinity - u know...1*1*1=1 crap. why not 1+1+1=3?
Moreover i dont believe in God having diff. forms or having a son. i totally reject the concept of Begotten Son - God is not so lowly to beget son. - its just a christian belief that doesnt have any weight - Jesus never claimed divinity himself. infact the bible everyone has lost its originality. i hardly believe it to be the BOOK of Jesus. have a few verses that were just waiting for me to accept. - -For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.(Timothy 2:5)
- i guess that says it all...

Answer 10

Read your bible. Jesus, God and the Holy Spirit are the Holy Trinity. They come from one another. Jesus was born a Jew. Christianity is the the teachings of Christ. People that believe that Christ lived,died and rose again are called Christians.

Answer 11

yes people will smirk at your question because of your age but every question is worth asking. Jesus told the religious leaders of his time that he [Jesus] if you have seen me you have seen the Father.... Jesus is the only perfect man and that means that he is not a liar. Jesus never mentioned that he was the Son of God but he asked his disciples "who to the people say I am.....and one ---Tomas said you are the Son of God and Jesus said this did not come by man but the Father had told Tomas this to be true.
Jesus was Jewish because of his family tree---he comes from Mary and she comes from King David---they were Jewish.
Remember what they wrote on the plank on top of the cross---Jesus King of he Jews---Jesus came to save his people but his people knew him not so he gave the opportunity to everyone to get saved if only they accept him as Lord and savior.