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Grace And Truth
Contributed by John Tristan Jayme on Dec 18, 2022 (message contributor)
Summary: Who is Jesus? The debate begins with a discussion of Jesus’ whole person. Practically every major religion teaches that Jesus was a prophet, a rabbi, or a godly man. However, the Bible tells us that Jesus was beyond a visionary, a good teacher, or a religious man. He is the Son of God.
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Who is Jesus to the Jews? The debate begins with a discussion of Jesus’ whole person. Practically every major religion teaches that Jesus was a prophet, a rabbi, or a godly man. However, the Bible tells us that Jesus was beyond a visionary, a good teacher, or a religious man. He is the Son of God. Yet, for some Jews, the name alone is nearly synonymous with annihilation and movement, charges of deicide, and centuries of Christian anti-Semitism.
Hate: Most Jews hate Jesus, especially the Phrases and the Sadducees. So, it's likely that one of the reasons why "Jewish people don't believe in Jesus" is, First, they were jealous of Him. Why would they not be? Everywhere Jesus went, He attracted huge throngs, multitudes, and crowds pressing around to listen to His every word (Luke 5:1). Watching His every move. He was profoundly popular among the people, whereas the rulers of the Jews laid heavy burdens on their people, and they approached the masses, the people of the earth, with something like a spirit of disdain and scorn.
Second, Jesus had dinner with a tax collector, sinners, etc.
He freely associated with people whom the Pharisees considered "rabble." (Matthew 9:10-11, Mark 2:15-16, Luke 5:29-31).
Third, Jesus is called the King of the Jews' the King of Israel' to the extent of mockery (Jn 19:19-20, Jn 1:49, Mk 15:32, Mk 15:18. Mt 27:29, Mt 27:11).
Forth, Jews hate Jesus because he claims to be the Son of God. (John 10:33). "We are not stoning you for any good work," they replied, "but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God." John 19:7, John 19:15,
Grace: by the blood of Jesus and the forgiveness of all our sins is the best grace that God gave. This immeasurable gift was given to us when we believed. We didn't work for it and didn't even deserve it. But he did not stop there; even though it's more than enough, He continues to give us grace through kindness, wisdom, and compassion. (Ephesians 1:7-8). In him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, A book by (Dr. Dick Eugenio, 2022, p. 65). Grace and Salvation – Grace and Truth. He knew that "God was reconciling the world to himself through him. Reconciliation only through him alone, nothing more, nothing less, and nothing else.
By God's grace, we gained a supernatural ability to forgive others of wrongdoing they committed against us. God helps us forgive little, significant, and previously unforgivable wrongdoings. (Colossians 3:13). Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Truth: What is truth? The Gospels give us direct testimony about Jesus as confirmation of him. The differences in the Gospels only serve to authenticate their integrity. If we don't love the truth and resist it, this determines the outcome of our lives. When Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). When we believed, we embraced salvation, and we received the crown of life; however, if we resist it, we resist salvation. (Eugenio, 2022 p. 63). Grace and Salvation - Jesus came at a time when the longings of the Jews for salvation were at a boiling point. Why not? They were at the Roman oppressions and occupied by force to justify the same; they longed for a messiah to rescue them.
God's Word is truth, and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:14). There is no more tremendous blessing than to walk in the truth. The first step to truth is when we acknowledge that we are sinners in need of forgiveness, atonement, and justification. "For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth in you, just as you walk in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth." (3 John 3-4, NKJV).
(Eugenio, 2022 p. 64). Grace and Salvation - right at the very beginning of the New Testament, "a Christological story cloaked in a soteriological robe. " Salvation is exclusively found in Jesus. nothing more, nothing less, and nothing else.
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Conclusion:
How will you respond to the Grace and Truth of Jesus?
Grace and Truth essentially work together, but they can only be found in Jesus; Grace on the outside of Truth is NOT biblical grace, and Truth on the outside of grace is NOT biblical Truth. “The law was given through Moses; Grace and Truth came through Jesus Christ.” (John 1:17).
When the Jews rejected Jesus, they also rejected the whole meaning of salvation which was first promised and intended for the Jews (Romans 1:16). Still, this is the glorious mission of Christ: to save sinners from the wrath of God and provide forgiveness and righteousness, Jews or Gentiles; now, How will you respond to the Grace and Truth of Jesus?
