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Would Jesus Be A Christian?
Presented by:David-Ari FournierBiblical Studies Department
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INTRODUCTION
 
If ten years ago anyone would have suggested that I wouldwrite an article asking the question, “Would Jesus be aChristian?”I can answer with all surety that there would havebeen a resounding “NO”! Why would there be a need to evenask such a question? If the Jesus we see currently representedin our Christian thinking is the Jesus of Nazareth, completewith His Jewishness and His teachings on a social order thatpromoted love, care and concern for all humans. Beyond that,I was sure that the Church was doing a good job of pressingHis teachings into the fabric of the Christian community,causing both growth and spirituality among His followers.Sadly, the Christian community is looking less and less likethat Man from Galilee all the time. It is not a single issue that Isee as the struggling point, but on many issues and subjectsthat have been around for quite some time. I am hoping tolook at some of these issues and perhaps address them in afashion that sheds light.Those who desire to see the ruin of the Christian faithsurround us and I want to make sure thatI am not responsiblefor contributing to its death. While some of the subjects arevery dear to me, and my passion is sure to get the best of my
 
efforts, I assure you in advance that my attempt here is topromote a new wave of thinking that can assist all of us inworking together for the good of the Kingdom and to help re-gain the footing in the marketplace that seems to haveminimized our importance.Each one of the chapters will function independentlyof eachother, so feel free to read just the ones that interest you. If you read something of interest to you, please read on. Forthose “purists”, you can read the book from beginning to endand not lose your need for order and reality in the universe.Either way, I am honored that you are here.Being willing to look deeply into our beliefs and practices witha critical eye is not the mark of a lack of faith. When your faithis introspective (a serious self-examination), it tends to line upmore congruently with the faith discussed in the Bible. TheBible does not address faith as a blind following of doctrinalassumptions, but a vibrant and often soul-searchingexperience that is morelike a journey than a destination.There should never be a sense of “arriving” in our faith. Faithis not about comfort as much as it is about conviction.
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banter2010

Christians follow Jesus...okay, in theory, they follow Jesus. If Jesus were to follow Himself, He would be His shadow.

reply02 / 04 / 2010
free2009all

It's scarcely a brain-teaser. Jesus of Nazareth would have been--and is--Jesus Christ, Son of God, Son of Man, the Messiah, and God's gift of love and hope to His creation. Because Mary was Jewish, however, Jesus would still be a Jew. Those who accept Him and follow His teachings become Christians. I may say, too, that I very much doubt, unless He's a egomaniac, that Jesus would join Jews for Himself.

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