Images of Jesus
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I think its good to focus upon the person of Jesus Christ, not so much an image because they can be vain at times and not promote what is sound, especially the pictures of Jesus as a white hippy dude, with long hair and soft hands... that's not Jesus, that's a white dude with long hair. (the catholic Jesus).
Those who like these images, are usually into some form of idolatry, because that's why they have them, its a projection of there idol, they want this Jesus, a nice kind person, too bad Jesus ain't just kind and meek, but also strong, fearsome and offensive at the same time, a consuming fire, a righteous person who hates wickedness (Hebrews 1:8-9).
Jesus had dark skin, probably looked ordinary and uglyish:
Isaiah 53:2 He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him,
nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.
I think about that statement there from Isaiah, Jesus would have looked very ordinary and uglyish to most people, thats a pretty strong verse about Jesus in his humanity, you can't get around it, its the word of God.
Those who like these images, are usually into some form of idolatry, because that's why they have them, its a projection of there idol, they want this Jesus, a nice kind person, too bad Jesus ain't just kind and meek, but also strong, fearsome and offensive at the same time, a consuming fire, a righteous person who hates wickedness (Hebrews 1:8-9).
Jesus had dark skin, probably looked ordinary and uglyish:
Isaiah 53:2 He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him,
nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.
I think about that statement there from Isaiah, Jesus would have looked very ordinary and uglyish to most people, thats a pretty strong verse about Jesus in his humanity, you can't get around it, its the word of God.
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Is there a board here called, onnthia site?
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And an excellent portrayal of Jesus he did too. I love the Robert Powell , Jesus of Nazareth movie.
Jim Caviezel was also incredibly good in the role in the movie, The Passion.
At times, knowing what the man himself looks like due to his many prior roles, he transformed in the different scenes in Passion.
Like when he looked down upon the Magdalene after saving her from being stoned. I knew that was Jim C. , but the face of that which was captured in the camera was not the same as prior.
Mr Caviezel is quite dedicated to the faith and wanted this role very much. I think his heart was so open to the portrayal that God worked through him in fashioning the spirit within the Passion itself. Five star acting. (IMO)
Jim Caviezel was also incredibly good in the role in the movie, The Passion.
At times, knowing what the man himself looks like due to his many prior roles, he transformed in the different scenes in Passion.
Like when he looked down upon the Magdalene after saving her from being stoned. I knew that was Jim C. , but the face of that which was captured in the camera was not the same as prior.
Mr Caviezel is quite dedicated to the faith and wanted this role very much. I think his heart was so open to the portrayal that God worked through him in fashioning the spirit within the Passion itself. Five star acting. (IMO)
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No, Passion of the Christ was directed by Mel Gibson. The production company, ICON, is his company. MG was deeply involved with this project.
I brought a package containing little travel packets of tissue with us to the theater. I knew I'd need them and folks around me might not have thought to bring their own. I was handing them out to snifflers all around us.
As for the blood, guts, gore, crucifixion was ugly. Persians invented it, Romans enjoyed making it gruesome for the accused. It was blood, guts, and gore. And our Lord suffered that for us.
I was surprised to learn that the Satan character in the movie was played by a woman.
As for the blood, guts, gore, crucifixion was ugly. Persians invented it, Romans enjoyed making it gruesome for the accused. It was blood, guts, and gore. And our Lord suffered that for us.
I was surprised to learn that the Satan character in the movie was played by a woman.
It's not idolatry if the observers' attention and intention are being paid to spirit of the person being depicted. If what was being attended to was the photo or painting itself, then you are wading into idolatry.
This is why you will see Orthodox churches adorned in representations of Jesus and Saints but they are there for the Priest and worshippers to focus their attention to the spirit of those depicted.
I think that makes sense lol
This is why you will see Orthodox churches adorned in representations of Jesus and Saints but they are there for the Priest and worshippers to focus their attention to the spirit of those depicted.
I think that makes sense lol
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Gorgeous and timely.
It isn't an idol nor a graven image, that which is pictures or art depicting an artists rendering of the Spirit that is God in Jesus.
Such doesn't even fit the criteria of idol worship. Bibles have pictures of the patriarchs, and Jesus. Are those offending God? No. It comes down to a personal opinion. I don't think people are entitled to condemn anyone for favoring images of Jesus, the ark, Eden, or other historic depictions from the Bible. We're in a relationship. If we find peace and enjoy such images, so be it. Those that don't do not have them in their home or elsewhere. It is really as simple as that.
It isn't an idol nor a graven image, that which is pictures or art depicting an artists rendering of the Spirit that is God in Jesus.
Such doesn't even fit the criteria of idol worship. Bibles have pictures of the patriarchs, and Jesus. Are those offending God? No. It comes down to a personal opinion. I don't think people are entitled to condemn anyone for favoring images of Jesus, the ark, Eden, or other historic depictions from the Bible. We're in a relationship. If we find peace and enjoy such images, so be it. Those that don't do not have them in their home or elsewhere. It is really as simple as that.
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I used to have a plastic Jesus sitting on the dashboard of my car.
"I don't care if it rains or freezes,
'long as I have my plastic Jesus,
Sitting on the dashboard of my car.
Comes in colors pink and pleasant,
Glows in the dark 'cause it' s iridescent,
Take it with you when you travel far."
"I don't care if it rains or freezes,
'long as I have my plastic Jesus,
Sitting on the dashboard of my car.
Comes in colors pink and pleasant,
Glows in the dark 'cause it' s iridescent,
Take it with you when you travel far."
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No, Passion of the Christ was directed by Mel Gibson. The production company, ICON, is his company. MG was deeply involved with this project.
I brought a package containing little travel packets of tissue with us to the theater. I knew I'd need them and folks around me might not have thought to bring their own. I was handing them out to snifflers all around us.
As for the blood, guts, gore, crucifixion was ugly. Persians invented it, Romans enjoyed making it gruesome for the accused. It was blood, guts, and gore. And our Lord suffered that for us.
I was surprised to learn that the Satan character in the movie was played by a woman.
As for the blood, guts, gore, crucifixion was ugly. Persians invented it, Romans enjoyed making it gruesome for the accused. It was blood, guts, and gore. And our Lord suffered that for us.
I was surprised to learn that the Satan character in the movie was played by a woman.
I am not saying there was no blood as part of the demonstration of the unseen work . But Catholicism would seem as what you support. . . looking to the things seen the temporal, as if they were the eternal unseen . And the kingdom of God does come by observation. Which it clearly does not
God the one good master or Lord, is the Spirit of truth .No such thing as flesh of truth. . God is not man as us .
He refuses to be recognized as if he was a man and therefore would not stand in the holy unseen place of the Father as a abomination of desolation .
For instance, Jesus said his flesh as to what the eyes see profits for nothing, zero . But rather it is the unseen Spirit of Christ through the incorruptible seed of His living word that works in us. The unseen work alone can profit.
Those who appose the unseen work say flesh profited for everything and was not simply a demonstration of the unseen lamb of God who was slain as a Lamb form the foundation of the world .
Taking a opposite stance.. . .More blood and flesh . . .takes away the spiritual unseen understanding.
Blood guts and gore does make good Hollywood stuff that does appeal to the lust of the flesh.