Jesus Test Flashcards
How do we know Jesus didn’t have irrational anger
He got angry at injustice which is rational and he was angry at his disciples for rejecting the children
How do we know Jesus didn’t have anxiety
He was calm during the storm and very in control of himself
How do we know Jesus wasn’t paranoid?
He wasn’t paranoid because what he foretold actually happened
How do we know Jesus didn’t have a thinking disorder
He talked to the priest as a child and always had an answer for everything even when they tricked him
How do we know Jesus didn’t have unsuitable or antisocial behavior
He went to weddings and peoples houses and enjoyed being around people
It’s only crazy to claim to be God if you..
Aren’t God
What was Jesus doing that could back up his claims to be God
Miracles
What is one natural cause for Jesus’s miracles
Hypnosis
Explain why hypnosis isn’t a reasonable explanation for the miracles reported in the bible
Not all people in a crowd can be hypnotized
Name a miracle that was witnessed by a large crowd
The feeding 5,000
Name a miracle that was witnessed by skeptics
Casting out demons/ lowering the man from the roof
Name a miracle that didn’t involve direct communication with the person
Water to wine, calming he storm
What is a miracle
An extraordinary event performed by God that is intentional, purposeful, and benevolent
What are 3 attributes of biblical miracles
- God gets the credit
- purpose is to authenticate a message
- they display Gods character
Does the bible speak of miracles not done by God
Yes
What are 2 miracles not done by God
Pharoh’s magitions , slave girl who told the future
How are fake miracles different from God’s miracles
They are self serving
What is the power behind the fake miracles
They aren’t Gods power, demonic
According to revelation 13:11-14, what is the purpose of these “signs”
To deceive
What reasons do we have to believe that Jesus actually performed miracles
- eyewitness testimony
- early documentation
- extra biblical writings
What purpose did the OT prophecies about the Messiah serve
They helped them know that Jesus was the messiah
What is the Greek word for messiah
Christ
Louis Lapides came to faith in Jesus Christ by reading what?
The Old Testament
What are 3 clear descriptions of Jesus found in Isaiah 53
- die as a a criminal buried in a rich mans tomb
- pierced for our transgressions
- he will be silent
