Have you ever thought about the words "Jesus Christ?"
When most people hear the words Jesus Christ, they think "Christ" is Jesus' last name. When reality we should say Jesus (the) Christ, because the word "Christ" accually means Messiah, the deliver of the jews.
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2006-09-05 13:33:22 · 18 answers · asked by Jason The Great 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You are absolutly correct.
2006-09-05 13:36:37 · answer #1 · answered by IdahoMike 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it's just a shorter version.
No, I didn't think it was His last name.
But just like we call the United States of America "USA" instead of "US of A" (some people still call it that) We call Jesus the Christ "Jesus Christ"
Even the Bible calls Him "Jesus Christ"
I.e. "James, a servant of God, and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings." James 1:1
2006-09-05 21:17:48 · answer #2 · answered by SJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never thought of Christ as His last name. I don't know of any Christian who does. Christ clearly is His Title of Messiah, Our Savior.
Never knew that some people think that...for real?
2006-09-05 20:40:45 · answer #3 · answered by Author Al 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it makes a difference. I think that Christians have a right to believe in it being Jesus Christ. Not forcing the issue of
"Jesus (the) Christ". As to Christ being the deliverer of the Jews, it says in the Bible that Jesus Christ came to save (ALL) people from their sins, not just the Jews. He came to save all those who would put their faith in Him.
2006-09-05 20:43:46 · answer #4 · answered by robin rmsclvr25 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When the Septuagint (Greek translation of the Old Testament) was translated in Alexandria by Jewish scholars, they looked for a word that was equivalent to the Hebrew word Meshiach (Messiah). Meshiach literally means "anointed one." For example, a High Priest was anointed with oil poured over his head to consecrate him for ministry. These scholars looked to find the right Greek word to fit the term "anointed one."
The Greek word they settled on was Christos, which described how athletes would be coated with olive oil prior to their event. Since that was essentially the same action as anointing, they used christos to represent meshiach in the Septuagint.
2006-09-05 20:44:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course he is called Jesus (the) Christ! In the life before this one, He was specifically chosen to be the one to save all mankind from the tomb. He is the Lord, Savior and Redeemer of all humanity. Check the Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price. They all proclaim his story.
2006-09-05 20:44:38 · answer #6 · answered by Zeorus 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In most of Paul's letters he refers to him as Christ Jesus. I guess that would be more correct, like Doctor Luke.....
2006-09-05 20:42:45 · answer #7 · answered by MamaSunshine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most Christians I know do know this bit of info on Jesus! Jesus is also our Messiah!
2006-09-05 20:40:42 · answer #8 · answered by zoril 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus means YHWH saves
2006-09-05 20:35:46 · answer #9 · answered by Cyber 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your right....Jesus is the Christ.
It's amazing to think that, we are worth a Son to God.
2006-09-05 20:38:22 · answer #10 · answered by thomasnotdoubting 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a Greek word given to given toJESUS by ST.PAUL THE FIRST CHRISTIAN.It is the title given to the one,who in the future would come nd save ISREAL!!
2006-09-05 20:52:20 · answer #11 · answered by curious one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋