What did Jesus come to do? Is modern Christianity off the mark?

	What did Jesus come to do? Is modern Christianity off the mark? When John and James wanted to call fire down on the Samaritans' heads because they did not believe Jesus was the Son of God, who did Jesus condemn, His disciples or the Samaritans for not believing the gospel directly from the apostles' own mouth? "But He turned and rebuked them, and said, "You do not know what kind of spirit you are of; for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them." And they went on to another village." (Luke 9:55, 56) Dear Christian, think! These Samaritans, who knew the Law of Moses, rejected disciples who personally knew Jesus AND rejected Jesus Himself. Why didn't Jesus do what the typical modern evangelist do, condemn them to Hell because they didn't "decide to follow Jesus," they "didn't give their hearts to the Lord." According to the modern traditional gospel, these Samaritans were given the chance to go to heaven but they rejected the way. Yet Jesus didn't condemn them - He condemned His own disciples for behaving the way the typical Christian behaves today. Asked By: techilikey - 2/2/2009

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Yes, modern christianity is off the mark. It's a fair statement to say that "christianity" bears no resemblance of any kind to what the character jesus said, did, and taught in the gospels. The character of jesus didn't organize churches. He didn't condemn anyone. He told his followers to love everyone, especially your enemies. He told them to turn the other cheek, to not pray in public or make a show of their faith (calling that hypocritical). He eschewed all material things, and told his followers to care not for what they would eat the next day. He didn't try to make his ideas into Roman or Jewish law, he didn't try to control governments. He didn't do or teach any of the things that modern "christianity" is known for. If the jesus of the bible was indeed real, and he did come back today, somehow I can't imagine him going to the Crystal Cathedral, watching them preach a hellfire and damnation sermon and demand money, and then say, "Yes, great job. This is exactly what I had in mind!" Christianity took what the character jesus in the bible taught as a simple, peaceful, loving lifestyle and turned it into a power-hungry, overbearing, business-minded enterprise. If that character were real, he would be ashamed, and appalled at what people have done in his name. Peace. Answered By: WellTraveledProg - 2/2/2009

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I totally agree with you. I have a huge problem with Evangelicals and Christian fundamentalists. They lack any compassion at all, and are so arrogant and dogmatic. I fear they are in for a very rude awakening. They are not leading people to Christ, they are driving them away. Answered By: Lady Lulu ~Pray for Gaza~ - 2/2/2009

All we have to do is tell them then our job is done, it's up to each person to accept or reject Christ, If the spirit moves them they will accept if they have hardened their hearts they will reject. we can pray they will be moved... We are in the great Apostasy spoken of by Paul where the great rejection of truth is here and many many are blind to it. Answered By: korban - 2/2/2009

Yes, way off, Jesus wasn't even a Christian he was a Jew. Source(s): Common sense Answered By: Gluon - 2/2/2009

Jesus came to teach and provide the ransom, not curse or harm. John 18 KJV 37Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. Matthew 20 KJV 28Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Debbie Source(s): http://www.biblegateway.com Answered By: debbiepittman - 2/2/2009

We are not condemning people to hell We are warning them to not go to hell and are trying to tell them how to go to heaven by salvation in Jesus. The disciples were trying to bring judgment on them not trying to warn them of hell. Christians today are warning people of hell. Lives that people live that will send them to hell if they continue and do not repent. Its not judgment to condemn but to warn people of the dangers of hell if they continue to live a certain way. Answered By: Follows Jesus - 2/2/2009

Jesus came to reform certain errors in judaism... primarily, putting tradition ahead of god's commands; which was often expressed as pious, yes callus, disregard of those not living up to the religious leaders false standards. in many way's jesus' teachings are similar to a later jewish sage, hillel. modern (after circa 70ce) "christianity" actually follows saul/paul, not jesus Answered By: Crazy Pirate - 2/2/2009

Good question. Yes, Jesus rebuked two of his apostles for their ungodly attitude ! Jesus even tells us to "Love your enemies." But most Christians pay taxes to build more "Hellfire" missiles to destroy all of our enemies. Yes, modern Christianity is still far off of the mark. But do you realize that each century, if not more frequently, Christianity is improving ! We no longer burn witches at the stake, no longer let the church torture people for stating anything against their rigidly dogmatic beliefs. Recently, most USA Christians think that Jesus will save all sincere people of any world religious belief, even many or all agnostics and atheists ! This is progress ! More rapid spiritual progress is coming ! Peace and progress in Spirit and in Truth ! Source(s): Personal God-consciousness. See my Profile and links Answered By: Brother Dave - 2/2/2009

The Disciples were members of their society of 2000 years ago, and they heard, saw, and interpreted everything though the lens and filters of that society. While they recognized Jesus as a charismatic individual bringing the message of God's kingdom, the fact of the Kingdom of God coexisting with the kingdoms of man (rather than replacing them), the message to love one another rather than try to prosper at the expense of others or to ignore the problems of one another, the exhortation to value justice and the message to give up scapegoating were all filtered through what they "knew" to be true because society agreed that it was true. Jesus rebuked his disciples for that very thing more than once. And then he became the ultimate scapegoat, and they still didn't understand fully. Perhaps we are beginning to be able to understand His message now, with 2000 years of reflection and a completely different society to provide us with different mores and customs. Still, many people who think that the Bible is the whole message aren't spending one minute of their lives contemplating what the message really might have been, when it's removed from the propaganda of the Christian Bible. Answered By: Miz T - 2/2/2009

I don't believe that modern Christianity is off the mark, but I certainly believe that people living today are off the mark. Yes, Jesus preached love and forgiveness; as a matter of fact, it's the cornerstone of Christianity. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself."--Luke 10:27. I can't even claim to do this, because I'm human and I sometimes forget and get mad at people in my head. I have to remind myself, "God first, others second, and me last." I would say the most ignored element of Christ's teachings, though, is the commandment to "turn the other cheek." (Matthew Chapter 5) How many parents (men and women) tell their kids, when giving the standard lecture about bullies, to turn the other cheek? How many of them tell their kids, "Don't ever let anybody push you around--you stand up for yourself. If somebody hits you, you hit them back!" That is a direct contradiction of what Christ told his followers to do! I personally have family members and friends who are Christians, some of them very committed to their church, and I have not heard one. parent. ever. tell their child to follow Christ's example. Maybe being a parent makes it harder for someone to be a Christian, because they love their children so much they are willing to compromise their Christian beliefs for them? I don't know. Anyway, no, I don't think Christianity itself has changed--only the followers. Answered By: Troy M - 2/2/2009

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