If John the Baptist was not sure about the divinity of Jesus, how can anyone else be?

Question

Matthew 11:3 - And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?

John the Baptist is still not sure about Jesus. (He's in prison and is soon to die.) He sends his disciples to ask, "Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?" Well, if he isn't sure after seeing and hearing the events at Jesus' baptism, then how can anyone else be?

Answer 1

That only shows me just how human John the Baptist was.

Answer 2

Like the apostles at the time, John did not have a complete picture of what was going on.
Time and events for 3 1/2 years would expose Jesus as Christ.
But regardless, there would be those that would not believe and even betray Jesus regardless how apparent it was he was the Son of God.

Anyway, back to John's question, Jesus answered it. He certainly had no problem with it. The next three verses completes the subject matter you questioned.

Mat 11:4 Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see:
Mat 11:5 The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
Mat 11:6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

Answer 3

How do you know what John the Baptist suffered for the sake of our savior in prison. If Jesus did not condem John for this question but raised him to the people once he had answered the question, what right do you have to do so.

For Jesus spoke to the people and said that John was the one about whom it is written,

BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER BEFORE YOUR FACE,
WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY BEFORE YOU.

Jesus continues to tell the people "Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist: yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

I am not confused at all about this and you are not doing anyone any favors by trying to pick apart what is irrelevant and pointing these things out. It is also possible that these scriptures were put there and didn't belong in this segment. At least you go to the trouble of reading the bible which is more than some do, but your motive leaves much to be desired, I pray that you use the bible as a tool for comprehension into the way we are to live our lives. Peace be with you.

Answer 4

Not Divine on Earth

The Scriptures make it clear that Jesus was entirely human from his birth until his death. John did not say that the Word was merely clothed with flesh. He “became flesh” and was not part flesh and part God. If Jesus had been human and divine at the same time, it could not have been said that he had been “made a little lower than angels.” Hebrews 2:9; Psalm 8:4, 5.

If Jesus had been both God and man when on the earth, why did he repeatedly pray to Jehovah? Paul wrote: “In the days of his flesh Christ offered up supplications and also petitions to the One who was able to save him out of death, with strong outcries and tears, and he was favorably heard for his godly fear.” Hebrews 5:7.

That Jesus was not partly a spirit when on the earth is proved by Peter’s statement that Christ was “put to death in the flesh, but, made alive in the spirit.” (1 Peter 3:18) Only because Jesus was wholly human could he have experienced what imperfect people experience and thus become a sympathetic high priest. Wrote Paul: “We have as high priest, not one who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tested in all respects like ourselves, but without sin.”, Hebrews 4:15.

As “the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world,” Jesus “gave himself a corresponding ransom for all.” (John 1:29) In that way, Jesus bought back exactly what Adam had lost, perfect, eternal human life. Since God’s justice required ‘soul for soul,’ Jesus thus had to be what Adam was originally, a perfect human, not a God-man.

Answer 5

there's a huge distinction between "immaculate" (without sexual family members) theory and "remarkable" (via God's intervention. John the Baptist replaced into concieved via his father Zachariah and his mom, Elisabeth, having intercourse interior the traditional way. The miracle got here in because of the fact they have been previous and Elisabeth have been no longer able to submit to infants all her existence. The angel got here to announce that long as quickly as that they had given up all desire, they might have a particular toddler, and that toddler could be the usher in to announce Jesus' coming. regardless of if, basically Jesus replaced into "immaculately" concieved. Mary replaced right into a virgin; Elisabeth replaced into no longer. Mary concieved without sexual family members with a guy; Elisabeth's husband impregnated Elisabeth interior the organic way of all persons.

Answer 6

Normally I don't do this but if you are going to take a scripture out of context then it needs to be cleared up. In the New Testament in the book of John chapter 1:19-27 Now this is John's testimony when the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was. He did not fail to confess but confessed freely " I am not the Messiah." They asked him, "Then who are you? Are you Elijah?" He said "I am not." "Are you the prophet?" He answered "No." Finally they said" Who are you? Give us an answer to take back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?" Then John replied in the words of Isiah the prophet, "I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness,'Make straight the way of the Lord.'" Now the Pharisees who had been sent questioned him,"Why then do you baptize if you are not the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?" "I baptize with water," John said, "but among you stands one you do not know. He is the one who comes after me, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie."
This is the word of the Lord given for the people of the Lord, thanks be to the Lord.
Please if you are going to quote scripture, look up what you are quoting and be sure that you have it in the right context. God Bless you and have a great day.

Answer 7

John the Baptist had fallen into some rough times, goes to show it's easy to believe when things are going good. But not when nothing goes your way. good question.

Answer 8

...Is this great fun for you? Do you think spiritual things are some kind of game? Do you really want an answer, or just a debate?
...You sound like W.C. Fields, the comedian of days gone by, who had a terrible problem with drunkenness. It is said he was reading his Bible one day, and then was asked why, and he answered that he was "looking for loopholes."
...John 7:17 says, "If anyone is willing to do His will, he shall know of the teaching, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from myself."
...Do you really want to do His will?
...And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to Him must believe that He is, and that is the rewarder of those who seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 - You must come to Him by faith.
...Finally, no matter what I do, no matter what John the Baptist did, Romans 14:12 says, "Each of shall give account of Himself to God."
...Who did Jesus claim to be? He claimed to be God - whoever doubts this should read the following passage from John 5:
18 For this reason therefore the Jews were seeking all the more to kill Him, because He not only was breaking the Sabbath, but also was calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.
19 Therefore Jesus answered and was saying to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, unless it is something He sees the Father doing; for whatever the Father does, these things the Son also does in like manner.
20 "For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things that He Himself is doing; and the Father will show Him greater works than these, so that you will marvel.
21 "For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son also gives life to whom He wishes.
22 "For not even the Father judges anyone, but He has given all judgment to the Son,
23 so that all will honor the Son even as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.
24 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
...This requires a response of our part. Pilate said, "Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" And I ask, what will you do with Jesus who is called Christ? What will I do with Jesus Christ? If He is God as He said, then we had better listen to Him and put our trust in Him; if we do, He gives abundant life, a life of meaningful service to Him and others. If we ignore Him, we will suffer eternal ruin.

Answer 9

I suggest that you should read the rest of the chapter,

13For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. 14And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. 15He who has ears, let him hear.

Answer 10

John knew. He wanted his disciples to hear it with their own ears.