2006-12-12 14:09:31 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Not certain, but I can tell you one thing; he's still freakin dead.....
2006-12-12 14:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mudcat 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Jesus was pro death penalty. If a man or woman kills someone intentionally then they deserve the punishment that was set forth in the old testament. God forgives, but we still have to take the penalty for our actions.
2006-12-12 22:14:57 · answer #2 · answered by salvation 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Jesus was pro-repentance before death was necessary.
Ezekiel 18:23 Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Sovereign LORD. Rather, am I not pleased when they turn from their ways and live?
John 8:10 Jesus straightened up and asked her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?"
11"No one, sir," she said.
"Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin."
2006-12-12 22:16:03 · answer #3 · answered by Martin S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesus was anti- death penalty. He even told Peter to put away his sword when Peter was trying to defend Jesus.
2006-12-12 22:24:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesus said Himself, "I came not to destroy the Law or the Prophets, but to fulfill". Jesus Christ fulfilled the Perfect Sacrifice required under God's Law. He fulfilled all prophecies related to His Incarnation and life; His death and resurrection. No where does the Bible say that the commandment of God -found in Genesis 9:5, 6- was null and void or even changed. For the Lord does not change and His Word endures forever.
"Surely for your lifeblood I will demand a reckoning; from the hand of every beast will I require it, and from the hand of man. From the hand of every man's brother I will require the life of man. Whoever sheds man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed. For in the image of God He made man" -Gen. 9: 5, 6
This does not mean it is impossible to "rehabilitate" those who kill. This has nothing to do with rehabilitation; it has to do with justice, and God's justice demands the life of anyone who takes another human life. Ah, but 4 exceptions are noted elsewhere in God's word: 1. Self defence, especially defending yourself and family from criminal harm. 2. In a war that is just, in God's eyes, and necessary. 3. The certain execution for certain crimes, of which murder was one. Don't forget that for many of the laws broken, the OT clearly states that restitution and animal sacrifices were essential. Some convicted of crimes could be "redeemed" by a family member through paying a fine -and a sacrifice. Murder was one crime for which there was no possible redemption. What could pay for a precious human life? No amount of money would cover that cost. Yes, the sacrifice of Christ did pay for that sin, to those that truly believeth. Jesus even replaced a murderer on the cross, remember? 4. The execution of a human being for murder -just as one example. If one were to closely study God's Word, one would see that the 10 Commandments-and all of God's Word- were still in effect, and so are the punishments -and expected, essential sacrifice, Jesus Christ, the Spotless Lamb of God.
In other words, even should a convicted murderer show true remorse and repentance for his/her crimes, he/she had still forfeited his/her own life. And if that repentant murderer -or any other criminal- doesn't gladly confess his/her crimes and accept whatever justice is doled out, including the death penalty, then it is safe to assume that individual is not truly repentant and hasn't truly seen the absolute horror of his/her actions
Jesus never abolished the 10 Commandments, nor did He abolish the sentences. Jesus Christ came and took our sin upon Himself, if we believe, and the ultimate, just punishment of sin -death. This only works for those who are truly repentant and remorseful for their sinfulness. If a criminal is truly been born again of The Spirit, then let that criminal confess all of his/her deeds to show true repentance. Let that born again, convicted criminal show true remorse for his/her actions by accepting whatever punishment befalls them. It's in the Word of God
2006-12-12 22:57:41 · answer #5 · answered by utuseclocal483 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pro
2006-12-12 22:11:38 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Brooke 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'd say that if he wasn't anti death penalty when he was preaching on the mount, he probably was by the time he was nailed to a cross on the hill!
2006-12-12 22:13:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Well, since he stopped people from stoning a woman to death , I'd have to say anti-death. After all, wasn't he the one who said do unto others as you would have them do unto you?
2006-12-12 22:12:44 · answer #8 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The dude's all about forgiveness. Where's the forgiveness in taking someone's life because they have done wrong. Although there are consiquences for what we do, I couldn't see the whole "eye for an eye" thing applying in Christs view.
2006-12-12 22:17:31 · answer #9 · answered by patsy36ss 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesus was for obeying the laws of the land; 'Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and give to God what is God's.' As far as punishment goes, everything we do has consequences, good and bad. God will always forgive when we reach out to him and repent.
2006-12-12 22:17:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'll answer it this way:Jesus paid for my death penalty on the cross.
2006-12-12 22:15:33 · answer #11 · answered by bonsai bobby 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋