Do you believe that if Jesus was walking among us now anybody would believe him?
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Look at it this way.  Jesus was an ancient Middle Eastern Jew.   These guys were not clean and certainly didn't dress well.  If you saw a smelly guy in rags on the corner screaming that he was the son of god---would you believe him?  Most folks would walk to the other side of the street just to aviod him.
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Jesus certainly existed - no serious historian doubts this (the handful of pop religion books on the topic notwithstanding.) There is plenty of evidence, written and otherwise - from the still extant ruins of Peter's house in Capernaum (Jesus' home base), to his mention (the second mention is not interpolation) in Josephus' "Antiquities", and Tacitus' reference to him.\n\nAs to the second coming of Jesus, none knows the hour, or the way. None of us should be confident we'll see it whether  we live five years or five hundred. It happens when it happens, in the way that it happens. "Stay awake", we are told, live an exemplary life. Every day is to be lived as though it were the dawn of the day of the Lord.\n\nAs Mother Theresa said, "Yesterday is past, and tomorrow is not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin."
464448
I agree that the world would be a much better place if everyone understood the word of God and believed in Him, but unfortunately that's not going to happen until the second coming of Christ! Even people who walked the Earth with Jesus and saw the miracles He performed and listened to His teaching didn't believe. If those who had first-hand knowledge refused to believe then how much more will people refuse to believe what is written in a book? It's very sad really. But there will be a day when every knee shall bow! I'm looking forward to that day! God bless you.
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Yes...do u believe me if i were to tell you that anti-christ is coming and there will be a leader to rule the world?\n\nBTW, Pinky & Brain are probably doing it again tonight, so u can ask them.
734698
Depends on the situation... if he just suddenly out of nowhere said he'd been abducted by a flying saucer then no I wouldn't believe it. But if there is some solid evidence then sure I'd believe him.
425738
Seems that every person walking has a slightly different view of the Scriptures than anyone else. You're no different. Neither am I.\n\nUnlike you, I do believe that every word of the Bible is true. God's word would be way too important for Him to let it get distorted.\n\nLike you, however, I wonder A LOT about the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and what it really meant for humanity. \n\nSince the Bible says, "If you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that God has raised Him (Jesus)from the dead, thou shalt be saved." AND it also says, "Every knee will bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.", it sure sounds to me like everyone will be saved because of Jesus Christ's work on the cross.\n\nI just don't know and I continue to think about it. I know it is totally against everything I've been taught as a Christian, but Martin Luther thought on his own too, thank God.\n\nAnyway, that's where I am today in my faith walk, and I pray that you and I both can get peace with this issue.
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I think that's a great question that most of these other answers should think about a little more.\n\nDo I believe that he exsisted? Yes, it has been proven that a man named Jesus was crucified by the Romans as depicted in the bible.\n\nDo I believe he was "the Christ"? Tough one. I like the "idea" of what He stood for. (the new covenant)\n\nNobody can be certain (at least while alive) if this is at all the truth, however, like I said, I like the thought of it, so I try to act in accordance with His beliefs.\n\nAll I can do is the best I can do.
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that depends on what you mean by that question. \ni believe there once lived a man named jesus who tried to show mankind a better way to live and was executed under some lame excuse because he was becoming mighty inconvenient to the powers that be. i believe a good part of his teachings, though i don't believe in god.\ni believe jesus was a good man, 100% human, who loved, was probably married, might have had children. i believe he claimed to be the son of god only in the sense in which he believed that all men are the children of god. i believe he was the natural son of joseph and mary, or else of some other guy and mary - i don't believe in the immaculate conception.\ni believe he was taken down from the cross just on this side of death, that some of his followers knew it and helped him, and that on the third day he was recovered enough to get out with some help and fulfill the prophecy of his return. i believe the exertion killed them shortly after that. or else the powers that be found a way to finally kill him and dispose of the body discreetly.
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The answer by Spider is not correct. Jesus was resurrected and we, his followers will be resurrected when he returns at the end of time.\nMaranatha!
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I think that if Jesus walked the Earth as a human again He would fail to recognize many "Christians" as His followers.  Many have strayed far from His message of love, into hate and intolerance.  This includes those who use their Bibles to attack others.\n\nIt's certain that most if not all of his followers would not know him.  But I hope that some would treat Him with respect and dignity, as many have promised to do for all people, at their baptism.  \n\nAs far as that goes, most of the followers of Islam might not recognize Mohammed, either, for many of the same reasons.\n\nIn the Bible, God or His messengers are always showing up incognito.  Those who treat the messengers well are blessed, because they are the kind of people who treat everyone, even strangers, with respect and dignity.
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I am not a Christian, but I'm willing to lay odds most people would not change their beliefs. Faith is a powerful tool, and if its strong enough, not even irrefutable proof will bend it. There have been many such discoveries lately, lending credence to the fact Jesus was human, had children, etc. About 80% of the world's biblical scholars agree that Talmudic law would have demanded Jesus as a prophet to have a job and a wife. I doubt he would have been married and remained a virgin his whole life lol. Yet even in light of these facts, many christians remain steadfast in their religion. And so what if they do? When they die, they'll know the truth, just like the rest of us.
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I watched the whole video and i agree totally with it,, all scripture was given for instrution , proof, and i believe all of the Bible, as far as the koran,, that was written after the bible , and Jesus said that would happen ,, that many false prophets will come claiming to be God,, and we see that everyday.. even some christian groups have misinturped the Bible and have lead alot of ppl astray so there are plenty of FACTS that Jesus is the son of God and the Bible holds true to this day and will forever, after all our laws are based on the Bible. thats a good thought.
626279
Great question. But no one should be a christian just because of the what if factor.  But i agree to pray, He will help those who do decied to seek Him
209267
Christina-\n\nHey,that is my name, too! LOL. \n\nGreat question! I guess maybe we just need to have faith and believe that Jesus and God did what they did for the right reason. And, I think that they did. I mean, we wouldn't be here right now if Jesus didn't get crucified for us. We would die and go straight to you-know-where.
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Sure, I'll follow.\n\nI wonder if any devout christians would say they want proof.  They'll have to crucify you first, then you'll be dead, God will be mad, and the whole thing starts over again.
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if you consider all the facts then you will realize that the probability of us being here is very improbable, a fact that  many christians use as scientific evidence of god.  I would like to see the facts that support your statement. Are You a raelian?
202135
Some would say that's what Jesus did. That he had the power to fool the masses into thinking he was son of god when actually he was just another guy.