Why Jesus? • Denison Forum
Oct 5, 2019 · It is a fact of history that Jesus of Nazareth was crucified and buried and that on the third day his tomb was found empty. Skeptics have tried to explain the empty tomb ever since. The earliest explanation was that while the soldiers guarding his tomb slept, the disciples stole the body of Jesus (Matthew 28:11-15).
Questions About Jesus - JW.ORG
The Virgin Mary —What Does the Bible Say About Her? Some claim that Jesus’ virgin birth was the Immaculate Conception. Does the Bible support this teaching? Who Were the “Three Wise Men”? Did They Follow the “Star” of Bethlehem? Several terms used in popular Christmas traditions actually do not appear in the Bible.
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe in Jesus? | FAQ - JW.ORG
Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe in Jesus? Yes. We believe in Jesus, who said: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) We have faith that Jesus came to earth from heaven and gave his perfect human life as a ransom sacrifice.
Why Did Jesus Die? - JW.ORG
Jesus died so that humans could have their sins forgiven and receive endless life. (Romans 6: 23; Ephesians 1:7) Jesus’ death also proved that a human can remain loyal to God even when faced with the severest of tests. — Hebrews 4: 15. Consider how the death of one man could accomplish so much. Jesus died for “the forgiveness of our sins.”.
Who Is Jesus Christ? Is Jesus God or God’s Son? | Bible Teach
11 Jesus is Jehovah’s most precious Son —and for good reason. He is called “the firstborn of all creation,” for he was God’s first creation. b (Colossians 1:15) There is something else that makes this Son special. He is the “only-begotten Son.” (John 3:16) This means that Jesus is the only one directly created by God.
The Truth About God and Christ - JW.ORG
Jesus is unique —he is the only person created directly by God. That is why the Bible calls him God’s Son. (John 1:14) After creating Jesus, Jehovah used his firstborn as “a master worker” to create everything and everyone else. — Proverbs 8:30, 31; Colossians 1:15, 16. Jesus Christ never claimed to be God.
How Is Jesus’ Sacrifice “a Ransom for Many”?—Matthew 20:28
The Bible’s answer. Jesus’ sacrifice is the means by which God delivers, or saves, humankind from sin and death. The Bible refers to the shed blood of Jesus as a ransom price. (Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1: 18, 19) Thus, Jesus said that he came “to give his life a ransom for many.”. — Matthew 20:28, King James Version.
Why Jesus Was a Great Teacher - JW.ORG
Another reason why Jesus was such a Great Teacher is that he knew how to make things interesting to people. He explained things in a simple, clear way. He spoke about birds and flowers and other ordinary things to help people understand about God. One day when Jesus was on a mountainside, many people came to him.
Who Is the Archangel Michael? - JW.ORG
The Bible’s answer. Michael, referred to by some religions as “Saint Michael,” is evidently a name given to Jesus before and after his life on earth. a Michael disputed with Satan after the death of Moses and helped an angel deliver God’s message to the prophet Daniel. (Daniel 10:13, 21; Jude 9) Michael lives up to the meaning of his ...
Why We Attend the Memorial | Watchtower Study - JW.ORG
16. What is another reason why we attend the Memorial? 16 Another reason why we attend the Memorial is that we want to obey Jesus. Regardless of our hope for the future, we take personally the command that Jesus gave on the night he instituted the Memorial: “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” — 1 Cor. 11:23, 24.