There are many
stories on JESUS. One such is that the tomb of JESUS is in Kashmir. A jewish
boy travelled towards east and his name is Issa. His preachings resembled the
preachings of JESUS and moreover claims that the boy was a follower of Buddhism.
Some believe that this boy is JESUS. Other beliefs include - JESUS is never
crucified and so has never risen (Don’t be shocked now). You may hear more
controversial stories like JESUS married, had a family, had children, etc.
These baseless stories may make one wonder what is the truth and can be
disturbing, so consider some of the facts so that you may be strengthened again
in the truth. References are provided
for your understanding; non-Christians please take help of any born again Christian.
(1)
Firstly, if we see the facts before crucifixion
of JESUS, the accusers could not prove JESUS to be guilty of anything. No sin
was found with JESUS to make HIM worthy of such a death on the cross. This was
clear from the fact that even Pilate tried to convince the Jews to withdraw
their accusation saying that he did not find anything wrong against JESUS. Other
than the accusation they made that JESUS made HIMSELF equal with GOD, there was
nothing else on HIM (Mark 14: 55-56), (Mark 14: 62-64), (Mark 15: 14). In fact
HE healed many people, gave life to many and promoted peace. This shows that
JESUS was following every Jewish tradition and also was always truthful. He
told the same thing many times that what HE says is the truth and that ALL
POWER OVER EVERYTHING IN HEAVEN AND EARTH is given to HIM by HIS FATHER in
heaven (Mathew 28: 18). He never lied
anywhere.
(2)
HE said that even judgment and life and death
are given into HIS hands, whoever honors Him will likewise honor the FATHER
also in heaven. And whoever believes in HIM has passed from death to life (John
5: 19-24).
(3)
To support these, HE performed many miracles
including bringing dead back to life – one being Lazarus after HIS death after
4 days with stench also issuing out of the body. (John 11: 43, 44). This is the
divine nature of GOD to love everyone.
(4)
The Bible says that JESUS was strong in SPIRIT,
filled with wisdom, and the grace of GOD was upon HIM before JESUS even attained
the age of 12. (Luke 2: 40). After the customary feast after 12 years of age of
JESUS, Bible says that JESUS was subjected to HIS parents (as children need to
show their obedience to their parents) till HE started HIS ministry. (Luke 2:
51). This could be the reason that we do not find anything related to JESUS
between 13 and 28 years of age. It was a normal life that JESUS had.
(5)
JESUS from the beginning used to say that HE
would be crucified for the sake of the world and would rise again on the third
day (Mathew 16: 21), (Luke 9: 22), (John 13: 18, 19). In the same manner HE was
crucified and HE rose on the third day. If JESUS could not rise on the third
day, then how could HE even raise Lazarus from death? If JESUS had not lied in anything, why would
HE lie in this and why will HE run away from crucifixion? HE can avoid that if
HE wanted as all power is in HIS hands (OR) HE could have just uttered a word
and all those who are accusing HIM would have died (John 10: 18). HE HIMSELF
gave up HIS GHOST into HIS FATHER’S hands on the cross (Luke 23: 44-47). HIS
crucifixion was necessary and that was the mission for which JESUS came to
earth (John 12: 27-28). HE came on HIS FATHER’S mission. HE did not stop at any
point in this mission and successfully completed it.
(6)
There were so many people all around JESUS
waiting to see HIS death, taunting JESUS to save HIMSELF if HE could. (Mark 15:
29-32). There were roman soldiers all around. It is highly impossible to trick
them by covering up a still alive person as if he is dead and carry HIM away to
a secret place.
(7)
JESUS forgave the thief on the cross crucified
next to HIM and mentioned how the thief would enter Paradise with HIM the same
day (Luke 23: 43). Paradise is a place where only destined people can enter – only
after death. This indicates that JESUS also will enter Paradise upon death
only.
(8)
After HIS resurrection, HE revealed HIMSELF to
many and even ate with HIS disciples (Luke 24: 30, 31), (Luke 24: 36-43). When
Thomas did not believe that HE is alive, JESUS asked Thomas to insert HIS
finger into HIS hands, HIS wound on HIS side and see. Thomas did and then he
believed that it was true (John 20: 24-29).
(9)
Satan which used to accuse man for his sin before
GOD thus making man worthy of death and punishment was defeated on the cross as
JESUS carried away the sins of the world (Acts 26: 18). The defeated enemy is
struggling hard to twist the truth, but has not succeeded completely till date.
Many are satan’s plans, but none is complete with evidence.
(10)There are
some funny stories that JESUS learnt many (tricks?) here in India, that HE
learnt the art of healing, driving out demons, etc. We see that JESUS - as
though HE had authority over everything, HE used to command and HIS word used
to accomplish everything from healing to stopping the storm to bringing back life
into the dead (Luke 8: 23-25). HE even taught with authority (Mathew 7: 28-29).
HE exhibited divinity in HIS authority over everything. If all this was from
India (or some other place), then we should clearly see this in the way HE performed
miracles. We should see the cultural or yogic traces in HIS preaching or
healing. But JESUS is JESUS by HIMSELF. HE had HIS own style, HE never even maintained
any dress code to distinguish HIMSELF from others, nor did HE ask HIS disciples
to follow any. HE was just like any other person around HIM. HE preached
prosperity, health, wealth and peace but condemned those who lived to attain
these materialistic things. HE had revolutionized the world with HIS preachings
of forgiveness and grace, free gift of salvation who believed in HIM, beyond
any human imagination. HE just used to command like a King and BY HIS WORD,
whatever HE says, it was done.
(11)HE taught to
pray, trust and command in HIS name for that to be done. HIS only desire is
that one should show love to others just as HE loved us. ‘In JESUS name’ if we
ask we receive. (John 14: 14). This does not coincide with any other preachings
in the world. (This is absolutely clear). HE also said that HE is going to come
back again as a King to judge the world (Mathew 24: 30-31).
(12)Today we see
miracles happening when a man of GOD commands sicknesses, problems and even suspend
death in the name of JESUS. This is the evidence that JESUS is alive and real.
Exceedingly great miracles are a proof of divinity.
(13)JESUS told
HIS disciples to go to every nation and preach the kingdom of GOD – for peace
and eternal life. The ministry of JESUS after HE departed to THE FATHER in heaven
was taken up by HIS disciples and the same have preached to all nations, saved
many souls and brought many into the kingdom of GOD. (Mark 16: 15-18). This is
continuing. We never heard of any of HIS disciples who preached the kingdom of
GOD from anywhere else in the world.
(14)Having done
such exceedingly great miracles why would HE stoop down to stop short in HIS
mission to marry a mere human being and raise children as claimed by some?
JESUS is not a mere human being. HE is GOD come down in human form to fulfill
the scripture; the blood of a righteous person can cleanse the world of its
sins. Since every person came from Adam and is a sinner already, JESUS is not
born biologically to Joseph; JESUS was born by the HOLY SPIRIT to Mary. HE did
not carry any human sin in HIM and carried the genes of GOD, and had divinity. JESUS
also will marry as per HIS divinity. HE will come as a King and Bridegroom the next time to
take HIS bride and judge the world. HIS bride is in preparation. HE is supposed
to marry HIS bride after HIS second coming, the bride being the raptured Church – the destined people who have accepted and believed JESUS to be the
savior of the world, who have been cleansed pure through the blood of the sacrificial
lamb of the world – JESUS CHRIST (Revelation 21: 2).
May GOD bless this to help many realize the facts, Amen!
I invite anyone who can attend Bro. Shyam Kishore’s Sunday
service. There will be a great change in your thinking because JESUS HIMSELF
will start talking to you. The deep mysteries of the Bible are explained and
the message that is imparted will bring a revolutionary change in YOU.
There are great
miracles happening there for evidence, many non-christians attend the service
for healings and problems. Even doctors are giving witness. One among them is the
recent creative miracle of a woman getting her uterus back after it was operated
and removed due to some problem. All the doubts vanish after seeing the
impossible made possible. If anyone is interested I can give the address.
There were also stories and beliefs not in India but Jerusalem that Jesus married Mary Magdalene. I got to watch this on History channel in a program on Da Vinci Code. But its rubbish..as you quoted ..."The defeated enemy is struggling hard to twist the truth, but has not succeeded completely till date. Many are satan’s plans, but none is complete with evidence." Lets be patient and cling on to the faith and the Love of Christ that we do not get carried away by the Devils plans.
ReplyDeleteYes! Praise GOD! I think we should equip every one of the children of GOD not to fall into disturbances with such baseless stories and be strong to defend against satan's wild and funny 'made up' stories.
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