Do you agree that it's blasphemy to say anybody can just come along, and sit on Jesus' right hand?

[Kelvin.Max]

Jesus was brutally killed by the Sanhedrin because he called himself the Son of God; and said he would sit on God's right hand -- which is blasphemy according to the Jewish religion.

However, Christians throughout history have assumed, and taken for granted that Jesus Christ is Son of God, and will sit on God's right hand in heaven.

Therefore, what Jesus said to the Pharisees has never been considered blasphemy by Christendom throughout the ages.

But would it still be blasphemy for other people to claim they can sit on Jesus' right hand?

PS. Because it's a departure from conventional theology do you think it would be blasphemy to say that mere mortals can sit on Jesus' right hand?

NOTE: Remember that God and Jesus are not synonymous; which means it's one thing to say Jesus can sit on God's right hand, but it's another thing to say that mere mortals can sit on Jesus' right hand.

 

[angellous_evangellous]

Since I read the thread - my answer is No.

 

[Kelvin.Max]

Since I read the thread - my answer is No.

But what do you think will happen when you're stood before the Great White Throne of Judgement?

What makes you think Jesus will accept you into God's kingdom?

 

[Sleeppy]

What does it mean to sit on the right hand of the reign?

 

[Kelvin.Max]

What does it mean to sit on the right hand of the reign?

But I would've thought the meaning is quite obvious: Deo Optimo Maximo

 

[Sleeppy]

Not sure what you mean..

 

[Kelvin.Max]

Not sure what you mean..

To sit on Jesus' right hand implies an intimate relationship, such as the relationship between Madonna and Jesus as a child.

Also, it implies such an individual would be revered in the same light as Jesus, which would apply to a figurehead such as the Madonna.

Although there is no NT record of Jesus having a partner/spouse one would assume that the bride of Jesus would also have a status tantamount to divinity.

Generally speaking, only people who are sacred may sit on the right hand of Jesus; in much the same way that only a person such as Prince Phillip, Lord Arundel, Lord Blandford, Lord Grosvenor, Lord Hartington, and Lord Tavistock etc. could be suitor to Princess Elizabeth.

Note:-
There are claims that Jesus had a relationship with Mary Magdalene because they both traveled together during the period of his ministry in Galilee.

However, we also happen to know that Magdalene is one of many colleges at Cambridge University; which means such a surname would've been revered in the same light as Trinity College, Trinity Hall, Jesus College, Christ's College, Corpus Christi, Emmanuel College, Gonville and Caius etc.

 

[angellous_evangellous]

But what do you think will happen when you're stood before the Great White Throne of Judgement?

What makes you think Jesus will accept you into God's kingdom?

I will have your beautiful pictures to protect me.

 

[Sleeppy]

OK. It depends on how you interpret. I don't think it's blasphemous at all. That would mean Immanuel is blasphemous. We all sit slightly to the right of God's power.

 

[Kelvin.Max]

We all sit slightly to the right of God's power.

Please explain this.

 

[Sleeppy]

Please explain this.

Were you created for the glory of the Creator's right hand, or His left? Both.

When you do righteousness, you sit on the right hand of the power. God is the Almighty, and the only One who is good.

 

[Kelvin.Max]

OK. It depends on how you interpret. I don't think it's blasphemous at all.

Interesting point - because it serves to indicate the ulterior motive in this case - but I disagree.

Take for example, Islamic radicals who have threatened to kill Danish cartoonist for depicting their Prophet as a "terrorist".

Obviously, it's an insult (and blasphemy!) for Muslim communities worldwide; and such a perception wouldn't be confined to the more extreme elements within Islam.

Neither you or I would consider such an anecdote as "offensive"; but it doesn't change the fact that others would take offense to it. Because you reject the concept of blasphemy according to Islam does it mean you're going to argue with a Muslim who can pull a knife or gun?

So it doesn't matter whether or not you consider it's blasphemous to compare Jesus with mere mortals; because it's far more important to consider what would happen to each of us when we ultimately confront the Son of Man before the Great White Seat of Judgement. (Matthew 25:31-46; John 5:22-23, 5:27-30, 10:9, 14:6).

On that day of judgement, only Jesus' opinion will count, but your own opinion will be dwarfed to insignificance in the face of God's omnipotent power. (Romans 9:21).

Let's just remind ourselves, Jesus is the only person with such a weapon; because the Son of Man is the only person who can prevent your entry to God's kingdom in heaven.

Besides, Jesus Christ is the only one who will have power to consign people to the lake of fire, which is the second and final death -- from which there will be no resurrection. (Revelation 6:16, 20:11-15, 21:8).

Whether right or wrong, the most powerful countries on earth will always dictate the global agenda; and God will always be the dominant strategic power, both "on earth, as it is in heaven". (Romans 9:21).

Might is right; and throughout history, the person who can pull a knife or gun will always have the "moral high ground" and supremacy over his fellow humans.

Therefore, such a plea of "not guilty" is hereby rejected; and my verdict will forever stand against those who curse the Son of Man. (Matthew 12:31; Mark 3:28-29; Luke 12:10).

 

[Sleeppy]

Interesting point - because it serves to indicate the ulterior motive in this case - but I disagree.

Take for example, Islamic radicals who have threatened to kill Danish cartoonist for depicting their Prophet as a "terrorist".

Obviously, it's an insult (and blasphemy!) for Muslim communities worldwide; and such a perception wouldn't be confined to the more extreme elements within Islam.

Neither you or I would consider such an anecdote as "offensive"; but it doesn't change the fact that others would take offense to it. Because you reject the concept of blasphemy according to Islam does it mean you're going to argue with a Muslim who can pull a knife or gun?

So it doesn't matter whether or not you consider it's blasphemous to compare Jesus with mere mortals; because it's far more important to consider what would happen to each of us when we ultimately confront the Son of Man before the Great White Seat of Judgement. (Matthew 25:31-46; John 5:22-23, 5:27-30, 10:9, 14:6).

On that day of judgement, only Jesus' opinion will count, but your own opinion will be dwarfed to insignificance in the face of God's omnipotent power. (Romans 9:21).

Let's just remind ourselves, Jesus is the only person with such a weapon; because the Son of Man is the only person who can prevent your entry to God's kingdom in heaven.

Besides, Jesus Christ is the only one who will have power to consign people to the lake of fire, which is the second and final death -- from which there will be no resurrection. (Revelation 6:16, 20:11-15, 21:8).

Whether right or wrong, the most powerful countries on earth will always dictate the global agenda; and God will always be the dominant strategic power, both "on earth, as it is in heaven". (Romans 9:21).

Might is right; and throughout history, the person who can pull a knife or gun will always have the "moral high ground" and supremacy over his fellow humans.

Therefore, such a plea of "not guilty" is hereby rejected; and my verdict will forever stand against those who curse the Son of Man. (Matthew 12:31; Mark 3:28-29; Luke 12:10).

Are you the son of Adam? Am I?

 

[Kelvin.Max]

Are you the son of Adam? Am I?

But how do we know Jesus isn't "Perfected Adam" who is resurrected after temptation by the fruit?

Although a descendant of Adam, Jesus could still be the Archangel Michael, which is antecedent to the Creation of Adam as the First human ancestor; and so, patriarch of the human family.

There is no contradiction in this case, as all of the above are consistent with the Geometric Sequence Formula and Pascal's Triangle, i.e. S = a + ar + ar^2 + ... + ar^(n-2)+ ar^(n-1). (Genesis 1:28; Revelation 1:8).

 

[Sleeppy]

But how do we know Jesus isn't "Perfected Adam" who is resurrected after temptation by the fruit?

Although a descendant of Adam, Jesus could still be the Archangel Michael, which is antecedent to the Creation of Adam as the First human ancestor; and so, patriarch of the human family.

There is no contradiction in this case, as all of the above are consistent with the Geometric Sequence Formula and Pascal's Triangle, i.e. S = a + ar + ar^2 + ... + ar^(n-2)+ ar^(n-1). (Genesis 1:28; Revelation 1:8).

Jesus said to him, 'If thou dost will to be perfect, go away, sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come, follow me.'

Being perfected is an inheritance of God, for Adam. We experience to know what good and evil are. We eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. And between evil and good, at the entrance to a good life, there is a flaming sword. In other words, there will be consequences, hell fire, corresponding to evil acts. The consequences, e.g. hell fire, or hot coal, are given as baptisms, so that cleanliness is achieved.

Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar: And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.