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When did Jesus first exist?

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This short answer is taken from the CBM BBT leaflet ‘When did Jesus first exist?’ For longer examination of this topic see the booklets by Alan Hayward and A.E. Walker: Alan Hayward Did Jesus Christ really come down from Heaven? A.E. Walker Did Jesus Exist in Heaven Before his Birth? . . . .   […]

Why did Jesus say “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46)

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The context of the verse is here: The Death of Jesus 45 Now from the sixth hour (noon) there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. (3:00pm) 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 47 And some of the […]

“everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved” Joel 2:32 cited in Acts 2:21 and Romans 10:13

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The original passage reads “And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be those who escape, as the Lord has said, and among the survivors shall be those whom the Lord calls.” (Joel 2:32) Acts 2:21 and Romans 10:13 […]

What does the New Testament say about praying to Jesus?

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This is an awkward question because the answer is basically “nothing”. The New Testament teaches prayer to God: In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. (John 16:23) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every […]