Was his death all that counts?
why if we all "enjoy" that famous free will, jesus could not...his life and death were already planned by god?
Was jesus just a puppet in god´s hands?
2007-02-11 13:14:36 · 25 answers · asked by whoknows 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He stood up for society's outcasts. He taught. He healed the sick. He gave hope and joy to those who met Him and heard His words. Everyone's life should be such a "waste". Why don't you "waste" your life like He did?
2007-02-11 13:20:45 · answer #1 · answered by Amalthea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure this is what Christians believe:
Jesus' life was NOT a waste -- he was giving up his life to absolve mankind of their sins.
In some ways, yes, and in some ways, no. Yes, his death was the only way mankind could dig itself out of such a huge rut, but no, they still have to continue to believe and worship; they can't just run free.
They were only planned as a framework of sorts, I think. Jesus offered himself up of his own free will as a sacrifice to save mankind, but God also knew that he would be the only one pure and brave enough to willingly make such a decision.
So, at the same time, Jesus was a puppet and wasn't a puppet. Christianity is confusing that way, with the whole "free will/omnicient&omnipotent" thing.
2007-02-11 13:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Jesus was God and yet at the same time was not. It's a paradox that we are not capable to understand. God's purpose for His son was for Him to die on the cross and to take on our sin. He also send Him so that He could be defeat death though and rise from the grave. To some extent we are all puppets we've just been given a free will.
2007-02-11 13:21:44 · answer #3 · answered by Liz M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're probably reading an older translation of the Bible, better ones have been made since. In these bibles it is the tree of wisdom that Adam and Eve eat from. It makes them modest and they go put on clothes, it does not give them eternal life, but causes them to lose it because they sinned. This was a sin because God had ordered them not to eat from this tree. Jesus gave man eternal life because He sacrificed himself as a sort of penance for all the sins of man, not because people ate Him. Eucharist is more of a way to get holiness and God into your body (if that makes sense). "Fearing God" is a phrase that should really be changed. In the Bible it is talked about as a good thing, but it does not have the meaning that you'd think it has. What it means is more a respect, knowing that you are under God, and serving Him. Not fearing God as you might fear a murderer. Hope this cleared some things up.
2016-05-23 23:16:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus didn't have to die for anyone. He chose to. Out of love for us He gave us somethig we could no longer claim. once Adam sinned he lost the right to eternal life. From him we inherited that same thing.
Death is the resault of sin. All have sinned so then all have to die. Christ knew that the only way we had a chance was for Him to pay the death penalty for us all.
His death wasn't a waste as he rose to life after 3 days. It would have been a waste if He didn't raise.
All aspects of Christ and His life counts to the Christian. It is just the biggest and best gift came through his death.
2007-02-11 13:27:41 · answer #5 · answered by sandra_k19 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read John 3:16 and you will find out why God sent His son. God sent Jesus to earth to tell people about the things of God like His love and other things. Jesus died on the cross for our sins as back in Genesis Eve ate a apple from the tree that both Adam and Eve weren't suppose to eat from but that was only because the serpent which was Satan told her that all of the things that God told her weren't true. Adam and Eve were the first people on earth and they sinned so Jesus had to send His son to die on the cross for our sins.
2007-02-11 13:19:26 · answer #6 · answered by Josh D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question is a myriad of contradictions. If you're going to quote verses, perhaps you should actually read what they say first. Of course your purpose is to find fault with Christians, like anyone else insecure in their own beliefs, not to actually learn something or impart anything of value.
You're leaving out the purpose for his death, the part about the resurrection, and you're also leaving out Jesus' frequent exercise of free will during his life.
Of course, you know all of this, don't you?
But don't worry about something as insignificant as being honest or fair. That would ruin your fun!
2007-02-11 13:26:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't you think this was discussed in heaven?
Jesus came to show that a perfect life could be lived, and that was offered willingly for mankind. Lamb/ willing sacrifice, and the only thing acceptable to God to redeem man. A blood sacrifice by a willing son of God.
2007-02-11 13:23:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was planned by God just like your birth and death is planned. The reason His death is appreciated is because it was for us so that we may have life. He was chosen by God because He knew Jesus had faith in Him. No He was not a puppet for the simple fact they have no life.
2007-02-11 13:22:19 · answer #9 · answered by Child of God 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forgiveness of sin requires shed blood. Before Jesus was born on Earth, a priest would sacrifice a lamb. When Jesus died on the cross his blood wiped out the need for sacrificing animals. One only has to believe in who he is/was and why he died and accept him as saviour. He knew his purpose for his life on Earth, so yes it was planned. It was necessary. BTW, Jesus claimed to be God.
2007-02-11 13:21:32 · answer #10 · answered by Nancy O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋