We've been holding the line for decades, and being undermined at every turn by people either pretending to be our brothers and then backstabbing us, or non-Christians who like the prosperity we've built up but think we could do without all that morality BS.
Keeping a nation up and running while fending off constant attacks from every angle probably isn't anything compared to what you've been doing, though.
All we can do is hold the line, and when the time comes to stand on principle, truth and justice, stand together. That time will come.
(The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie, 10 and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. 11 For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie 12 and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.)
To witness God's only son as the whipping post of those that espoused the mosaic law, so that when it happens again, you understand that you're not only going to be carrying that cross for your self worth and salvation, but you're going to fight like a motherfucker from it ever happening again.
It's what roman's used to crucify people. They made him carry it through town as a means of punishment. Much like your mom making you go get the switch, belt, or wooden spoon she gonna whip you with. a walk of shame if you will.
It was the jews that ratted jesus out. They were upset he was rocking the status quo of their money system and religious hierarchy. Jesus was basically saying God is within all of us and you don't need to tithe at the temples for God to hear your prayers. and that he was the King of the Jews. Which the jews deemed blasphemous. So the Jews told the Roman Governor that Jesus was a rebel towards the Roman Empire.
The romans were literally just the occupying authority. They didn't give a shit about Abrahamic Religions at that point in time. They only cared about social appeasement, assimilation, and tax collection. The jews accused Jesus of crimes. The romans were the court of law that carried out the sentence based on false accusations. in a nutshell.
You miss a significant point, however. There had already been quite a few fellows showing up to declare themselves the Messiah; and almost invariably, they'd led militant groups.
The Romans were having no more of this violent insurgency stuff, so the Sanhedrin decided that anyone claiming to be the Messiah would be handed over.
It's a prime example of what happens when you let political expediency override your faith.
It was one of his disciples that turned him over to the authorities. You are getting too wrapped around who did what and fail to realize that you would have crucified him too, just like me.
When Jesus was sentenced to be crucified, he was forced to carry his cross from Jerusalem publicly through the streets to the spot he was to be crucified. Many interpret the carrying of the cross as carrying your burden or duty, whatever it may be.
Accepting Jesus as your lord and savior through faith. Any other answer may be right to a degree, but this is what God tells us is our only hope to be saved, because no one has or could fulfill the law of the old testament other than Jesus.
What does being a Christian mean?
Ask 1000 Christians get 1000 different answers.
Like this dumb one.
It's the most truthful answer, you just don't like it.
Many say they are Christians but are not. It is no wonder we hear so many "answers".
What else have you ever done?
You seem anxious and angry, just like the enemy wants you.
We've been holding the line for decades, and being undermined at every turn by people either pretending to be our brothers and then backstabbing us, or non-Christians who like the prosperity we've built up but think we could do without all that morality BS.
Keeping a nation up and running while fending off constant attacks from every angle probably isn't anything compared to what you've been doing, though.
This is a spiritual battle, good vs evil, right vs wrong.
You cannot rebel vs authority as that is the wicked ones game and he will not allow you to play by the same rules.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIIH9hzHG3s
All we can do is hold the line, and when the time comes to stand on principle, truth and justice, stand together. That time will come.
(The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie, 10 and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. 11 For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie 12 and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.)
To witness God's only son as the whipping post of those that espoused the mosaic law, so that when it happens again, you understand that you're not only going to be carrying that cross for your self worth and salvation, but you're going to fight like a motherfucker from it ever happening again.
What was the cross for then?
It's what roman's used to crucify people. They made him carry it through town as a means of punishment. Much like your mom making you go get the switch, belt, or wooden spoon she gonna whip you with. a walk of shame if you will.
It was the jews that ratted jesus out. They were upset he was rocking the status quo of their money system and religious hierarchy. Jesus was basically saying God is within all of us and you don't need to tithe at the temples for God to hear your prayers. and that he was the King of the Jews. Which the jews deemed blasphemous. So the Jews told the Roman Governor that Jesus was a rebel towards the Roman Empire.
The romans were literally just the occupying authority. They didn't give a shit about Abrahamic Religions at that point in time. They only cared about social appeasement, assimilation, and tax collection. The jews accused Jesus of crimes. The romans were the court of law that carried out the sentence based on false accusations. in a nutshell.
You miss a significant point, however. There had already been quite a few fellows showing up to declare themselves the Messiah; and almost invariably, they'd led militant groups.
The Romans were having no more of this violent insurgency stuff, so the Sanhedrin decided that anyone claiming to be the Messiah would be handed over.
It's a prime example of what happens when you let political expediency override your faith.
It was one of his disciples that turned him over to the authorities. You are getting too wrapped around who did what and fail to realize that you would have crucified him too, just like me.
When Jesus was sentenced to be crucified, he was forced to carry his cross from Jerusalem publicly through the streets to the spot he was to be crucified. Many interpret the carrying of the cross as carrying your burden or duty, whatever it may be.
That's about all I know. Still reading the bible.
The cross is a reminder that you challenge enemies of the state without fear.
Jesus didnt die as a political statement.
Being Christ-like I would say
Accepting Jesus as your lord and savior through faith. Any other answer may be right to a degree, but this is what God tells us is our only hope to be saved, because no one has or could fulfill the law of the old testament other than Jesus.