Sunday, December 29, 2024

Why do we believe Christ?

Are we believers of Jesus Christ?
Yes for sure. That brings us as christian to gather in the Church, participate in daily prayers and follow God's commandments. So there is no doubt that we are all believers if Christ.

However, the question here I would like to ask is  what makes us to become a believer? What still thrives us to run for Christ? Here I would like to show a beautiful portion of a scripture that imitate the relevant scenario as a reference.

[43] The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me.”  
[45] Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” [46] And Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” [47] Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!” [48] Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” [49] Nathanael answered and said to Him, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” [50] Jesus answered and said to him, “Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree,’ do you believe? You will see greater things than these.”  [51] And He said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, hereafter you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”

Angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man:

In Genesis 28:10–17, where Jacob sees a vision of a ladder reaching to heaven, with angels ascending and descending on it.

Jesus fulfills this vision as the "ladder" between God and humanity, connecting heaven and earth through His life, death, and resurrection. This statement reveals His role as the mediator and emphasizes His divine nature.



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