Cornerstone jesus

Jeshua from Nazareth,
better known as Jesus,
born in Bethlehem from the tribe of King David

From the two main characters of the Bible in the world the most spoken off, by his set-apart name, is Jesus (his real name being יהושע Jeshua). Non or unbelievers as well as believers have heard about him and have different opinions about him. Some consider him not having existed, others believe he is God or a god son, others accept he is the sent one from God who died for the sins of the world. That this man had died, was of the first importance preached by his disciples and early followers as well by the apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).

The Gospel of Luke describes how Jesus was born of the young Israelite woman, Mary of Nazareth (or Miriam), by the power of the Holy Spirit. Begotten in the womb of Mary, he came into existence some two thousand years ago, long after the 1st Adam, Abraham, Isaac, David, to whose tribe he belonged. Jesus was promised as part of God’s plan in the Old Testament and as such he was before Abraham, but he only came into being as Son of man through his mother, by his birth in 4 bce. Thus he inherited our physical nature in the fullest sense and as a result was “tempted in all points like as we are” (Hebrews 4:15). But he was also the Son of God, because God was literally his Father. As you read your Bible you will see that it always refers to Jesus as the Son of God and never as God the Son.

Experiencing within himself the desire for self-satisfaction, he overcame every temptation. God cannot be tempted (James 1:13), but Jesus was more than once (Matthew 4:1-4). If he had no struggle with sin then it implies that his time on this earth was pointless if he could not feel what we feel.

The sheer supremacy of God and the glory which should be ascribed to Him by puny mankind is a constant theme throughout Scripture. But we also find Jesus declaring his heavenly Father and telling those around him that he could not do anything without his heavenly Father Who is greater than him. (John 5:19; 14:28)

Throughout his very short public life he was putting the will of his heavenly Father at the first place, not his own will, which he would have done when he himself is God. As such he also was able to submit to his Father at the crisis of Gethsemane, declaring “Not my will, but thine, be done” (Luke 22:42).

Position of יהושע Jeshua or Jesus – A sent one from God

Lots of people take Jesus to be their God. But is this really according to the Bible so?

We believe that the Bible (66 books) as the inspired Word of the God Who does not tell lies, is complete and self-sufficient to show us who is who and to instruct us in the way of salvation. It is quite clear in its presentation that Christ is a man of flesh, bones and blood, who was seen by many (though God can not be seen by man – Exodus 33:20). Perhaps many make Jesus into their God because they are afraid that no man is ever capable to live according to God’s commandments or would be willing to offer himself for the sins of others, as a ransom. Or they are afraid not to honour Christ Jesus enough.

We cannot put Christ too high.
God has sent him to the world and given him a name above every name. Jesus first having been lower than angels was made higher after he had voluntary proven that a man can put his own will aside and is willing to fulfil God His Will. His name shall endure forever. But people shall have to believe that he is the son of God, who has received authority from God.

This sent one from god is even more important than previous sent ones, (men of God). The Bible tells us he is a prophet, speaking in the name of God and doing wonders in the name of God. He did not do them of his own, but God allowed him to perform those miracles.

The bulk of mainstream Christendom has staked its life on the assertion that Jesus is God. However, this is to be rejected for the following inescapable reasons, and many more:

God is one. There can only be one true God. It is undeniable that Jesus referred to himself and the Father as separate. To fly in the face of this the most fundamental of Biblical teachings, in any way, is to venture out onto very thin ice.
Mortality and immortality are mutually exclusive characteristics. God is immortal, and cannot die. Jesus died. If you alter this, all Scripture is inexorably weakened.
Jesus always very clearly pointed out his subservience to God; in power, teaching and life itself. To assert their equality is untenable.

The Bible, which tells us that God never tells lies, has God Himself telling the world that Jesus is His only begotten son.

“but when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,” (Galatians 4:4 ASV)

“30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. 31 And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: 33 and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. 34 And Mary said unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee: wherefore also the holy thing which is begotten shall be called the Son of God.” (Luke 1:30-35 ASV)

“21 Now it came to pass, when all the people were baptized, that, Jesus also having been baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form, as a dove, upon him, and a voice came out of heaven, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. 23 And Jesus himself, when he began [to teach], was about thirty years of age, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the [son] of Heli,” (Luke 3:21-23 ASV)

“But we behold him who hath been made a little lower than the angels, [even] Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for every [man].” (Hebrews 2:9 ASV)

Jesus was tempted more than once, whilst God cannot be tempted. If he would be God than his death would be a fake and his resurrection as well plus than we still would having no reason to believe that man can stand up from the dead and that there would be a hope of a possible life after this one. Jesus now is an example of what can happen to us as well.

After he was taken out of the grave, having spend three days in hell (sheol, the grave), he showed his followers that he was no spirit, because a spirit, like his heavenly Father Who is a Spirit, has no flesh bones or blood, but Jesus has and showed the wounds of his crucifixion.

“Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;” (Hebrews 2:14 ASV)

“Wherefore it behooved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.” (Hebrews 2:17 ASV)

“27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful. 28 Ye heard how I said to you, I go away, and I come unto you. If ye loved me, ye would have rejoiced, because I go unto the Father: for the Father is greater than I. 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe. 30 I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world cometh: and he hath nothing in me; 31 but that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.” (John 14:27-31 ASV)

“But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.” (1 Corinthians 11:3 ASV)

“And when all things have been subjected unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subjected to him that did subject all things unto him, that God may be all in all.” (1 Corinthians 15:28 ASV)

“17 But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh even until now, and I work. 18 For this cause therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only brake the sabbath, but also called God his own Father, making himself equal with God. 19 Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father doing: for what things soever he doeth, these the Son also doeth in like manner. 20 For the Father loveth the Son, and showeth him all things that himself doeth: and greater works than these will he show him, that ye may marvel. 21 For as the Father raiseth the dead and giveth them life, even so the Son also giveth life to whom he will. 22 For neither doth the Father judge any man, but he hath given all judgment unto the Son; 23 that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that honoreth not the Son honoreth not the Father that sent him. 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life. 25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour cometh, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God; and they that hear shall live. 26 For as the Father hath life in himself, even so gave he to the Son also to have life in himself: 27 and he gave him authority to execute judgment, because he is a son of man.” (John 5:17-27 ASV)

Jesus, not being God, could only do that what God allowed him to do. Being a truthful follower and lover of God, Jesus is the the Way the Truth, the Life, the Resurrection, the Hope, the Cornerstone, the Head; as well as the beginning of the new creation of God, the firstborn of every creature, Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, who is, and who was, and is to come, a mighty Lord. (Revelation 1:8,11,17)

The earth shall at the last and for evermore be filled with his glory, when the institutions and the pomp, and the pride, and the theories of men shall for ever have disappeared from below the sun.

Let us, then, give good heed to the apostolic warning.
If we nurse defective, not to say, degrading, views of the greatness of Christ, we shall be unfitted to participate in the song of renown, or to fill an acceptable place in his service when he comes to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe.

The Son of God is certainly not God Himself, but the sent one in who we should believe.

What the Bible tells about יהושע Jeshua or Jesus the son of God

For those who are convinced that in english the only true good Bible translation would be the Authorised Version of King James, we do present the verses in that version, but please do not mind looking up these quoted verses in a more readable contemporary translation.

Isaiah 7:14 KJV-1611 Therefore the Lord {יהוה Yehowah} himselfe shal giue you a signe: Behold, a Uirgine shall conceiue and beare a Sonne, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Matthew 1:23 KJV-1611 Behold, a Uirgin shall be with childe, and shall bring foorth a sonne, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted, is, God with vs.)

Luke 1:30-33 KJV-1611 And the Angel said vnto her, Feare not, Marie, for thou hast found fauour with God. (31) And behold, thou shalt conceiue in thy wombe, and bring forth a sonne, and shalt call his name Iesus. (32) He shall be great, and shall be called the sonne of the Highest, and the Lord God shall giue vnto him the throne of his father Dauid. (33) And hee shall reigne ouer the house of Iacob for euer, and of his kingdome there shall be no end.

Luke 1:35 KJV-1611 And the Angel answered and said vnto her, The holy Ghost shall come vpon thee, and the power of the Highest shall ouershadow thee. Therefore also that holy thing which shall bee borne of thee, shall bee called the sonne of God.

Mark 1:9-13 KJV-1611 And it came to passe in those daies, that Iesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of Iohn in Iordane. (10) And straightway comming vp out of the water, hee saw the heauens opened, and the Spirit like a doue descending vpon him. (11) And there came a voice from heauen, saying, Thou art my beloued Sonne, in whom I am well pleased. (12) And immediately the Spirit driueth him into the wildernesse. (13) And he was there in the wildernesse fourtie daies tempted of Satan, and was with the wildbeasts, and the Angels ministred vnto him.

Luke 3:21-22 KJV-1611 Now when all the people were baptized, and it came to passe that Iesus also being baptized, and praying, the heauen was opened: (22) And the holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a Doue vpon him, and a voice came from heauen, which said, Thou art my beloued sonne, in thee I am well pleased.

John 1:34 KJV-1611 And I saw, and bare record, that this is the sonne of God.

John 3:16-19 KJV-1611 For God so loued ye world, that he gaue his only begotten Sonne: that whosoeuer beleeueth in him, should not perish, but haue euerlasting life. (17) For God sent not his Sonne into the world to condemne the world: but that the world through him might be saued. (18) He that beleeueth on him, is not condemned: but hee that beleeueth not, is condemned already, because hee hath not beleeued in the Name of the onely begotten Sonne of God. (19) And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loued darknesse rather then light, because their deedes were euill.

John 6:64-70 KJV-1611 But there are some of you that beleeue not. For Iesus knew from the beginning, who they were that beleeued not, and who should betray him. (65) And he said, Therefore said I vnto you, that no man can come vnto me, except it were giuen vnto him of my Father. (66) From that time many of his disciples went backe, and walked no more with him. (67) Then said Iesus vnto the twelue, Will ye also goe away? (68) Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we goe? Thou hast the words of eternall life. (69) And we beleeue and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Sonne of the liuing God. (70) Iesus answered them, Haue not I chosen you twelue, and one of you is a deuill?

Matthew 12:17-21 KJV-1611 (17) That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the Prophet, saying, (18) Behold, my seruant whom I haue chosen, my beloued in whom my soule is well pleased: I will put my spirit vpon him, and he shall shew iudgement to the Gentiles. (19) He shall not striue, nor cry, neither shall any man heare his voice in the streets. (20) A bruised reed shal he not breake, and smoking flaxe shall he not quench, till he send forth iudgment vnto victory. (21) And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.

Matthew 14:33 KJV-1611 Then they that were in the ship, came and worshipped him, saying, Of a trueth thou art the sonne of God.

Matthew 26:63-64 KJV-1611 (63) But Iesus held his peace. And the high Priest answered, and said vnto him, I adiure thee by the liuing God, that thou tell vs, whether thou bee the Christ the Sonne of God. (64) Iesus saith vnto him, Thou hast saide: Neuerthelesse I say vnto you, Hereafter shall yee see the Sonne of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heauen.

Matthew 16:15-19 KJV-1611 (15) He saith vnto them, But whom say ye that I am? (16) And Simon Peter answered, and said, Thou art Christ the sonne of the liuing God. (17) And Iesus answered, and said vnto him, Blessed art thou Simon Bar Iona: for flesh and blood hath not reueiled it vnto thee, but my Father which is in heauen. (18) And I say also vnto thee, that thou art Peter, and vpon this rocke I will build my Church: and the gates of hell shall not preuaile against it. (19) And I will giue vnto thee the keyes of the kingdome of heauen: and whatsoeuer thou shalt bind on earth, shall be bound in heauen: whatsoeuer thou shalt loose on earth, shall be loosed in heauen.

John 5:17-35 KJV-1611 But Iesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, & I worke. (18) Therefore the Iewes sought the more to kill him, not onely because hee had broken the Sabbath, but said also, that God was his father, making himselfe equall with God. (19) Then answered Iesus, and saide vnto them, Uerily, verily I say vnto you, The sonne can doe nothing of himselfe, but what he seeth the Father doe: for what things soeuer he doeth, these also doth the sonne likewise. (20) For the father loueth the sonne, and sheweth him all things that himselfe doth: & he will shew him greater works then these, that ye may marueile. (21) For as the Father raiseth vp the dead, and quickeneth them: euen so the Sonne quickeneth whom he will. (22) For the Father iudgeth no man: but hath committed all iudgement vnto the Sonne: (23) That all men should honour the Son, euen as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not ye Sonne, honoreth not ye Father which hath sent him. (24) Uerily, verily I say vnto you, Hee that heareth my word, & beleeueth on him that sent mee, hath euerlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation: but is passed from death vnto life. (25) Uerily, verily I say vnto you, The houre is comming, & now is, when the dead shall heare the voice of the Sonne of God: and they that heare, shall liue. (26) For as the Father hath life in himselfe: so hath he giuen to the Sonne to haue life in himselfe: (27) And hath giuen him authority to execute iudgement also, because he is the Sonne of man. (28) Marueile not at this: for the houre is comming, in the which all that are in the graues shall heare his voice, (29) And shall come foorth, they that haue done good, vnto the resurrection of life, and they that haue done euill, vnto the resurrection of damnation. (30) I can of mine owne selfe doe nothing: as I heare, I iudge: and my iudgement is iust, because I seeke not mine owne will, but the will of the Father, which hath sent me. (31) If I beare witnesse of my selfe, my witnesse is not true. (32) There is another that beareth witnesse of me, & I know that the witnesse which he witnesseth of me, is true. (33) Ye sent vnto Iohn, and he bare witnesse vnto the trueth. (34) But I receiue not testimonie from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saued. (35) He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to reioyce in his light. (36) But I haue greater witnesse then that of Iohn: for the workes which the Father hath giuen me to finish, the same workes that I doe, beare witnesse of mee, that the Father hath sent me.

John 9:4 KJV-1611 I must worke the workes of him that sent me, while it is day: the night commeth when no man can worke.

John 14:27-31 KJV-1611 Peace I leaue with you, my peace I giue vnto you, not as the world giueth, giue I vnto you: let not your heart bee troubled, neither let it bee afraid. (28) Ye haue heard how I saide vnto you, I goe away, and come againe vnto you. If ye loued mee, yee would reioyce, because I said, I go vnto the Father: for my Father is greater then I. (29) And now I haue told you before it come to passe, that when it is come to passe, ye might beleeue. (30) Heereafter I will not talke much with you: for the prince of this world commeth, and hath nothing in me. (31) But that the world may know that I loue the Father: and as the Father gaue me commandement, euen so I doe: Arise, let vs goe hence.

Matthew 21:42-44 KJV-1611 (42) Iesus saith vnto them, Did ye neuer reade in the Scriptures, The stone which the builders reiected, the same is become the head of the corner? This is the Lords doing, and it is marueilous in our eyes. (43) Therefore say I vnto you, the kingdome of God shall be taken from you, and giuen to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. (44) And whosoeuer shall fall on this stone, shalbe broken: but on whom soeuer it shall fall, it will grinde him to powder.

Psalms 118:22 KJV-1611 The stone which the builders refused: is become the head stone of the corner.

Mark 12:10 KJV-1611 And haue ye not read this Scripture? The stone which the builders reiected, is become the head of the corner:

Luke 20:17-18 KJV-1611 And hee beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders reiected, the same is become the head of the corner? (18) Whosoeuer shall fall vpon that stone, shalbe broken: but on whomsoeuer it shall fall, it will grinde him to powder.

Acts 4:10-12 KJV-1611 Be it knowen vnto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the Name of Iesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whome God raised from the dead, euen by him, doeth this man stand here before you, whole. (11) This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. (12) Neither is there saluation in any other: for there is none other name vnder heauen giuen among men whereby we must be saued.

Acts 28:28 KJV-1611 Be it knowen therfore vnto you, that the saluation of God is sent vnto the Gentiles, and that they wil heare it.

Luke 3:6 KJV-1611 And all flesh shal see the saluation of God.

Ephesians 2:20-22 KJV-1611 (20) And are built vpon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Iesus Christ himselfe being the chiefe corner stone, (21) In whom all the building fitly framed together, groweth vnto an holy Temple in the Lord: (22) In whom you also are builded together for an habitation of God thorow the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 11:1-3 KJV-1611 (1) Be yee followers of mee, euen as I also am of Christ. (2) Now I prayse you, brethren, that you remember me in all things, and keepe the ordinances, as I deliuered them to you. (3) But I would haue you knowe, that the head of euery man is Christ: and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God.

John 14:5-6 KJV-1611 Thomas saith vnto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest: and how can we know the way? (6) Iesus saith vnto him, I am the Way, the Trueth, and the Life: no man commeth vnto the Father but by mee.

John 10:7-11 KJV-1611 Then said Iesus vnto them againe, Uerily, verily I say vnto you, I am the doore of the sheepe. (8) All that euer came before me, are theeues and robbers: but the sheepe did not heare them. (9) I am the doore by me if any man enter in, he shall be saued, and shall goe in and out, and find pasture. (10) The theefe commeth not, but for to steale and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might haue life, and that they might haue it more abundantly. (11) I am the good shepheard: the good shepheard giueth his life for the sheepe.

Romans 5:1-2 KJV-1611 Therefore being iustified by faith, wee haue peace with God, through our Lord Iesus Christ. (2) By whom also wee haue accesse by faith, into this grace wherein wee stand, and reioyce in hope of the glory of God.

Biblical or human doctrines

Those who insist Jesus has to be God should better consider if they are willing to listen to what Jesus and God say about each other, or if they prefer to listen to human doctrines which say there exist a two or three-headed god or a holy Trinity.

Many want you to believe that it is impossible for ordinary man to comprehend, but would God have made it so difficult to understand for man?

When we do know that God does not tell lies and is a God of order and clarity we should understand that God would not make it so complicated for His creatures which He loves.

When you love somebody would you keep many secrets for that person? Would you speak in riddles for that person who you want to get to know you better?

History of the swapping of personalities

At our Blog we shall go deeper in the matter of the false teachings which entered Christianity and created a movement of different directions presenting the world with a huge amount of different groups or denominations in the Christian church where they prefer to keep to human doctrinal teachings instead of the biblical teachings and/or teachings of Christ.

We invite you to have a closer look into the history of the idea of a Trinity, having a God the Father, a god the son and a God the Holy Spirit.

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Jeshua from Nazareth,
better known as Jesus,
born in Bethlehem from the tribe of King David

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What the Bible tells about יהושע Jeshua or Jesus the son of God

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History of the swapping of personalities

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History of the swapping of personalities

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better known as Jesus,
born in Bethlehem from the tribe of King David