Misconceptions Concerning Jesus Christ

Jesus came to reveal the Father: John 14:6-11  

 1. He never turned anyone off: John 6:50-59, 15:22-25  
A. He never offended anyone: John 6:60-71, Matt. 15:1-14  
B. He never intentionally offended: Luke 6:1-11.  

 2. He never rejected anyone:  
Luke 9:57-62; those eager to follow  
Luke 14:25,26,27,33-35; forsake all  
Luke 18:9-14 Pharisee and publican  
Luke 18:15-17 must receive as little child or not enter  
Luke 18:18-27 rich young ruler  

 3. He never condemned anyone:  
John 3:18  
Matt. 23  
Matt. 11:20-24  
Matt. 18:7-9  
John 8:1-11  

 4. Never called people names:  
Matt. 15:22-28 dogs  
Matt. 17:17 faithless and perverse  
Luke 13:32 fox  
Matt. 23:13-33  
John 8:44 Jews devils  
John 6:70 Judas a devil, Matt. 16:23 Peter-Satan  

 5. Never harsh:  
Matt. 10:33-39 send a sword  
Luke 12:49 send fire  

 6. Never angry:  
Mark 3:5  
John 2:15-17 money changers  
Eph. 4:26  

 7. Never raised his voice:  
John 7:37-39  

 8. No hatred in Him:  
Hebrews 1:9  

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9. Mainly preached on love:  
about 160 verses on Hell, condemnation, judgment  
9 verses speaking of God's love  
conditional love: John 14:21,23; John 15:10,14  

 10. Universally loved:  
John 7:7, John 15:23-25, Luke 11:15,  
mocked on the Cross  

11. Always explained himself and spoke clearly and simply:  
John 6:43-58  
John 2:18-21 destroy this temple  
Matt. 13:10-17  

 12. Answered questions directly:  
John 12:20-33  

 13. Dressed as a peasant:  
John 19:23-24  

 14. Man of peace:  
John 14:27 but not as the world gives  
John 16:33 tribulation in the world  
Matt. 34-35  
I Thes. 5:3 beware when they say peace and safety  

 15. He was a communist or socialist:  
Luke 19:11-27 parable of pounds advocates and slaying his enemies  

 16. Appearance now:  
Revelation 1-12-17,  
Revelation 19:11-16

Meet the Jesus of the Bible:
John 5:36-47

Lamb of God--Lion of the Tribe of Judah
Prince of Peace--Man of War and Capt. of the Lord's Host
priest--prophet the Lord our Righteousness
The Way--Stumbling-block I Corinthians 1:23 and
Rock of Offence Romans 9:23
Savior--Judge
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