That is an awesome question! I think that the most important thing to remember about Jesus is that He is not only a man but He is also God. While God has many attributes, one of His most incredible qualities is His capacity to love us. In fact, one of the most well known Biblical passages is John 3:16, which reads:
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son and whoever shall believe in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
This shows us how much God loved us! Jesus is a physical representation of that love. If you ever want to know how to be like Jesus, just look at the “fruit of the Spirit” in Galatians 5:22. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Jesus was a living example of the fruit of the Spirit. That’s why He was so nice!
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Monday, 8 November 2010
Sunday, 28 June 2009
Is God a man or a woman?
God has chosen to be known as having a male character. Everywhere in the Bible, God is referred to as "Him" and "He." So God wanted people to understand Him as a "Him" and a "He."
What is a little confusing for people is that there are both masculine and feminine names for God. For example, the name of God used to describe God as being just (as in justice) is masculine, while the name of God used to describe God as personal and close is feminine.
Names, especially in ancient days, reflect the attributes of God. Attributes are His qualities and His characteristics. For example, I might act "motherly" to a baby child, cooing and rocking and loving her, but that does not make me a woman. I am still a man; I am just acting motherly. It is the same with God. Images and names of God acting both fatherly and motherly can be found throughout the Bible. God displays a perfect mix of masculine and feminine qualities such as unconditional love, infinite patience, immense strength, and never-ending support!!
God, however, is neither a man nor a woman. He is not physical as we are. Likewise, He does not have a hand or a finger or a face or a back or any other physical part because He is NOT physical. He is Spirit.
What is truly remarkable is that God chose to reveal Himself to us in the person of Jesus Christ, who was born a baby boy and grew to be a man! He has also chosen to be known in the Trinity as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
What is a little confusing for people is that there are both masculine and feminine names for God. For example, the name of God used to describe God as being just (as in justice) is masculine, while the name of God used to describe God as personal and close is feminine.
Names, especially in ancient days, reflect the attributes of God. Attributes are His qualities and His characteristics. For example, I might act "motherly" to a baby child, cooing and rocking and loving her, but that does not make me a woman. I am still a man; I am just acting motherly. It is the same with God. Images and names of God acting both fatherly and motherly can be found throughout the Bible. God displays a perfect mix of masculine and feminine qualities such as unconditional love, infinite patience, immense strength, and never-ending support!!
God, however, is neither a man nor a woman. He is not physical as we are. Likewise, He does not have a hand or a finger or a face or a back or any other physical part because He is NOT physical. He is Spirit.
What is truly remarkable is that God chose to reveal Himself to us in the person of Jesus Christ, who was born a baby boy and grew to be a man! He has also chosen to be known in the Trinity as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
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