Did Jesus live , and if so when and how ? Why did his father let him die ?

Answer 1

I will treat this question as being a serious one, and not as another boring, lets whip up more agitation etc.
Did Jesus live? what proof would satisfy?except maybe he put in a personal appearance, did anyone live before I was born? with the exception of modern tools like photographs,video etc, you can only know through words, spoken and written, and it is only foolishness to discount these.
The Father let Jesus die for a very important reason, that is because Jesus wanted to lay down his life as a life giving sacrifice for a world in dire need of it.
He himself said, I lay down my life of my own will and no-one takes it from me.
Now consider the love of the Father for his only Son and what it must have cost him to respect his will, I remember when my own son who just loved boxing before a particularly hard fight said, no matter how tough it gets dont pull me out of this one,
it means too much to me for that.
Well he eventually won but for half of the fight he was battered and bloody and my heart was aching, how I wanted to throw in the towel no-one can ever know, but I knew if I did it would have done more damage emotionally than his opponent had done phyically, this is a poor comparison I know to the Father and his Son but I hope that it helps.

Answer 2

The only written, historical record of Jesus was written by Josephus who was a Jewish pawn in the hands of the Romans. Other than the NT, there are no contemporary writings about Jesus. Many believe that he was a composite mythic hero who was created out of the earlier myths of the ancient, Middle East.

All human beings eventually die. Even Houdini could not come back.

One wonders what would have been written about Jesus if he had died of old age.

Answer 3

Jesus lived about 2000 years ago, the details can be found in the bible, try the book of Luke. His father let him die because God's main aim has always been to give us a way back to a relationship with him, which is what we were created for. I didn't believe any of this myself until I met with Jesus, so I understand anyone else who doesn't get it. Only by the shedding of blood (which is our life) can sin be atoned for , and only Jesus, who never sinned, is worthy enough to have his blood cover all sins. He could have chosen not to die but he loved us enough to do it. It's a gift.

Answer 4

Jesus lived.

His "dad" Joe (Joseph) had chip shop in Rotheram, he knew Little Jesus wern't his own but he loved him and taught him t'trade, this is where confusion kicks in people think he were carpenter but he were Chippy as in Fish and Chip shop.
Anway in due course Jesus had his own business which he fitted in with preaching lark, whenever he could and where train times were convenient, no cars much in them days although old Moses what lived round there had a Triumph, any road, him and his mates, "the Disciples" made quite a reputation for themselves, again poor translating, Simon the rock, not rock base, Simon Peters played bass for the Disciples, BBb bass not Guitar, they didn't have 240 volts AC everywhere then did they, any road they did plenty of gigs like one where the bloke labelled up the best booze as water, which were in Conservative Club in Gilbersdyke,
until sadly after a mix up he died at the Cross in Appleby, his dad wernt there or else he would probably of saved him and the moral of this story is the Vicar is not going to demand that I get executed for taking the piss because the core beleifs of Christianity are so strong it dont really matter if Jesus lived or is just an imaginary person or composite.
Any Muslims want to write a piss take of the life of "Old Mo" Hammed, thought not, might end up stoned, no not with dope, with real rocks,

Answer 5

Muslims also do not believe in Jesus' sacrificial role, nor do they believe that Jesus died on the cross. In fact, Islam does not accept any human sacrifice for sin.

Regarding the crucifixion, the Qur'an states that Jesus' death was merely an illusion of God to deceive his enemies, and that Jesus ascended to heaven.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Movement (a very small percentage of Muslims) believes that Jesus survived the crucifixion and travelled to Kashmir, where he died as a prophet under the name of Yuz Asaf (whose grave they identify in Srinagar).

Mainstream Muslims, however, consider these views heretical. Historical research found these accounts to be without foundation. Even then, the tomb of Jesus has been suggested to be found in Srinagar, Kashmir India.

Answer 6

If by father, you mean Joseph (trying a face saver) he was probably dead by that time. Likewise for the possible rapist greek/roman soldier.

If you mean the putative God thing, well, look at the acts of utter barbarity and savagery he likes to use elsewhere. I wouldn't think he'd care about a son any more than anybody else.

The issue might also be, why preserve the life of a blasphemer, heretic and revolutionary.

Answer 7

Yes, He lives there is plenty historical evidence to back this up even if you don't believe the Bible,(which is the most reliable source!) He was born approx 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem spent most of his boyhood in Nazareth where his earthly father was a carpenter, going up to Jerusalem for the feasts as was the Jewish custom of the day.Much of his preaching, teaching, healing ministry was carried out in Galilee as well as Jerusalem.
His Heavenly Father let him die so that by doing so, He could take the punishment for us all and we could enter into a right relationship with Him. All we need to do is accept that, repent of our sins and live His way and we are promised eternal life

Answer 8

Jesus lived on the earth about 2000 years ago. He was born a lived in the land what is today called Israel.

He was Jewish, grew up in the town of Nazareth as the son of a carpenter.

His Heavenly Father let Jesus die on the cross so that God could forgive us of our sins (if we ask Him to, by accepting the sacrifice of Jesus in our place).
For someone to take our of dying for our crimes (sins against God) it took some one who was better than us, some one who had never sined against God.
Therefore God so loved the (people of the) world, that He gave His only begotten son (to take our punishment), that whosoever beliveth on Him (as the atonement for our sins through His sacrifice), should not perish (in eternal death), but have everlasting life (with God in Heaven).

As Jesus was innocent in all things, He was not worthy to die, so after 3 days our Father raised Jesus up from the grave. And shortly after that Jesus ascended to Heaven, where He is waiting until it is time for Him to return to earth, this time not as a suffering servant, but as the King of Kings with all power and authority.

Answer 9

Jesus as he became known was the first angel created by God. He existed before any other creation. that is why he is called the firstborn son of god. see proverbs chapter 8 v 22 -31
Jesus fulfilled a role as a lamb of god to be sacrificed to allow mankind to be bought back out of their slavery to death. The perfect justice of god meant that only a perfect human life as a sacrifice could be equal to the perfect human life that Adam lost when he disobeyed god respecting eating from the tree of the knowledge of bad and good.
Jesus did not begin life as a child 2000 years ago. sice his resurrection he has been raised up immortal and has been given a special role and will soon act as the executioner of god's judgement. bringing blessings to obedient mankind and raisng the dead. judging the living.
It was always the plan that he would lay down his earthly life, so that is why it was allowed.

Answer 10

Jesus did live. He came to be the savior of the world. He led a sinless life, and was baptized by John the baptist. He had a choice, just like any of us and he choose to follow his fathers plan. That plan ofcourse being the atonement in which he died for our sins that he might loosen the bonds of death that we might be saved. He was then resserected and after visiting his mother, mary, and his disciples he ascending into the heavens saying he had other sheep elsewhere to look after.