It’s not about love!  It’s not about aesthetic beauty!  It’s not about justice!  It’s not about law!  It's not about glory!  It's not about war! It's not about peace!  It’s not about sin!  It’s not about religion!  It’s not about nature!  It's not about science!  It's not about philosophy!  It’s not about politics!  It’s not about angels! It’s not about you, nor me or any other peoples!  It’s not about any of these things.  It’s about who Jesus of Nazareth is!  

Who is Jesus?!?!?

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Post Edited (sparknheart) : 10/4/2006 12:15:26 AM (GMT-5)

I don't look at Jesus as my Judge, savior yes. 

Jesus is not all things to all people. But, there is one thing He is for eternity.

As long as you're bringing up names:

Adam, the last Adam: (1 Corinthians 15:45) And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit
Advocate: (1 John 2:1). Lawyer, presents your case, stands beside you.
Almighty: (Revelation 1:8). All powerful, ruler of all.
Alpha and Omega: (Revelation 1:8,17, 2:8, 21:6, 22:13). First and Last: (Revelation 1:17, 22:13). The beginning and the end of everything. (21:6, 22:13)
Amen: The Amen, the faithful and true witness, the origin of God's creation (Revelation 3:14).
Apostle of our profession: (Hebrews 3:1).
Author and Finisher of our Faith: (Hebrews 12:2).
Author of Eternal Salvation: (Hebrews 5:9).

Beginning of the Creation of God: (Revelation 3:14).
The Beginning and the End of everything. (21:6, 22:13). Alpha and Omega: (Revelation 1:8,17, 2:8, 21:6, 22:13). First and Last: (Revelation 1:17, 22:13).
Only Begotten Son: (John 1:14,18). Unique, sole, & no like or equal. He is the Word of God, and God always had Word... there is no God without Word, from eternity.
Beloved Son: (Matthew 12:18). The Beloved (Eph 1:6).
Blessed and Only Potentate: (1 Timothy 6:15). High officer, great authority, mighty.  
The Bridegroom (Mark 2:19-20; Mattew 9:15; Luke 5:34-35; John 3:29)
Branch: (Isaiah 4:2). Supplies the nutrient, sustenance of life, Holy Spirit.
Bread of life: (John 6:32). Satisfies, strengthens and sustains. Law vs faith.

Captain of Salvation: (Hebrews 2:10).
Chief Shepherd: (1 Peter 5:4)
Christ (In Greek), the Son of the living God, Christ of God: (Matthew 16:16, Luke 9:20, John 1:41): Messiah in Hebrew, anointed one, chosen one.
Church, The Head of the Church (Ephesians 1:22-23, 5:23)
Consolation of Israel: (Luke 2:25).
Corner-stone: (Psalm 118:22, Isaiah 28:16, Zechariah 10:4, Ephesians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:6). Main foundation, center supports, entire structure.
Counsellor: (Isaiah 9:6). Guild, instructs, stands besides us.
Creator: (John 1:3, Colossians 1:16-17). Made all things, established and controls everything.

David, The root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star (Rev 22:16). Son of David, son of Abraham: (Matthew 1:1).
Dayspring or Rising Sun: (Luke 1:78).
Deliverer: (Romans 11:26).
Desire of the Nations: (Haggai 2:7)
Door, the Door of the Sheep: (John 10:7,9). Person, method, technique, manner to enter life & fill needs.

Elect of God: (Isaiah 42:1
Emmanuel/Immanuel, God with us: (Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:22-23) . God's real presence with us. The Immanuel
Everlasting (Eternal) Father: (Isaiah 9:6). Always exists.

Faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth: (Revelation 1:5). Dependable, resurrected, ruler of the kings.
Like the Father, Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father (John 14:6). The best picture of the Father is Jesus in Bethlehem or at Calvary, or as carpenter...
First and Last: (Revelation 1:17, 22:13). Alpha and Omega: (Revelation 1:8,17, 2:8, 21:6, 22:13). The beginning and the end of everything. (21:6, 22:13)
First Begotten of the Dead: (Revelation 1:5).
Forerunner: (Hebrews 6:20).

Glory of the Lord: (John 17:1, Isaiah 40:5, Isaiah 42:8, 48:11). the glory of the One and Only, the Only Begotten (John 1:14).
God: (John 1:1-3, 20:28, Colossians 1:15-17, Titus 2:13, Isaiah 40:3) Spirit, who creates, maintains, controls and substances all things.
God Blessed for Ever: (Romans 9:5).
God's glory: (Hebrews 1:3), The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.
God manifest in the flesh: (1 Timothy 3:16), God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory
God, the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation (Col 1:15).
God with us, Immanuel: (Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:22-23). God's real presence with us.  
Good shepherd: (John 10:11). Protects, provides, leads, and heals.
Governor: (Matthew 2:6).
Great God and Savior, Jesus Christ: (Titus 2:13).
Great High Priest: (Hebrews 4:14).

Head of the Church: (Ephesians 1:22).
Hair of All Things: (Hebrews 1:2).
High Priest Forever: Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek. (Heb.6:20).
Holy Child Jesus, or Holy Servant Jesus: (Acts 4:27).
Holy One: (Acts 3:14). Perfectly pure and Holy, God!
Holy One of God: (Mark 1:24).
Holy One of Israel, your Redeemer: (Isaiah 41:14).
Horn of Salvation: (Luke 1:69).

I Am... YHWH, Yahweh, Yave, Jehovah: (Exodus 3:14...  John 6:35, 8:12, 8:58, 10:9, 10:11, 11:25, 14:16, 15:1, 18:5,6). Always exists, in the now. Jesus is the YHWH of the Old Testament
Image of God: (2 Corinthians 4:4).
Immanuel/Emmanuel, God with us: (Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:22-23) . God's real presence with us. The Immanuel

Jehovah... I Am, YHWH, Yahweh, Yave: (Exodus 3:14...  John 6:35, 8:12, 8:58, 10:9, 10:11, 11:25, 14:16, 15:1, 18:5,6). Always exists, in the now. Jesus is the Jehovah of the Old Testament
Jesus: (Matthew 1:21). Savior, healer. From the Hebrew name Jeschua or Y'hoshua (Y'-Yah: the Lord; and shun: salvation, aid, deliverance) making the Greek name Joshua. The name means the Lord will save, the Lord of salvation or the Lord the savior.
Jesus Christ: (Matt 1:1, John 1:17,17:3, Acts 2:38,4:10, 9:34,10:36,16:18, Rom 1:1,1:3,1:6,5:15, 5:17,6:3, 1 Cor 1:1, 1:4)... 27 times.
Jesus Christ our Hope: (1 Tim 1:1).  Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, our hope.
Jesus Christ our Lord: (Rom 1:3, 6:11, 6:23, 1 Cor 1:9, 1 Cor 7:25).
Jesus Christ our Savior: (Titus 3:6).
Jesus of Nazareth: (Matthew 21:11).
Jeschua or Y'hoshua: Jesus in Hebrew, Joshua in Greek (Matthew 1:21). Toledot Jeshu...the Devastating Hebrew Book: "Jeschua" means "Savior", "Jeshu" means "may his name be blotted out!"
Joshua: Jesus in Greek, Y'hoshua in Hebrew (Matthew 1:21).
Judge: (Matthew 25:31-46). Gives rewards and punishments, clean, purify, & separate.
Judge of Israel: (Micah 5:1).
The judge of the living and the dead: (Acts 10:42)
Just Judge: (2 Timothy 4:8).
Just man, Just person, Just One: (Matt 27:19,  27:24, Acts 3:14, Acts 22:14).
The Just One: (Acts 7:52).

King: (Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:4, John 18:, 36).
King of Ages: (1 Timothy 1:17).
King of Israel: (Matt 27:42; Mark 15:32; John 1:49; 12:13). 
King of the Jews: (Matthew 2:2).Mentioned 17 times at his trial and crucifixion (Mark 15:2, and in all 4 Gospels, and only by opponents).
King of kings and Lord of lords: (Revelation 19:16, 1 Timothy 6:15).The blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords. Ruler, guide, sets standards and administrates.
King of Saints: (Revelation 15:3).

Lion, The Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the root of David (Rev 5:5)
Lamb: (Revelation 5:6, 13:8). Sacrifice, offering, in place of another, pure, & innocent. Jesus is called the Lamb 28 times in Revelation... in the Gospels is called the Lamb only twice (Jn.1:29,36).
Lamb of God: (John 1:29,36).
Leader and Commander of the people: (Isaiah 55:4)
The Life: (John 14:6). Resurrection and life: (John 11:25. Purpose of being, satisfaction, joy, peace, and love. Jesus Himself is The Life.
Light of the World: (John 8:1).
Logos/Word: (John 1:1). He is the Logos, the Word of God, and God always had Word... there is no God without Word, from eternity.
Lord: Master and Lord: (John13:13). Ruler, guide, controls, sets standards, & administrates.
Lord of All: (Acts 10:36).
Lord of lords: (Revelation 19:16, 1 Timothy 6:15). Ruler, guide, sets standards, & administrates.
Lord of Glory: (1 Corinthians 2:8).
Lord of Our Righteousness: (Jeremiah 23:6).
 

Man of Sorrows: (Isaiah 53:3).
Master and Lord: (John13:13). Rabbi, in Hebrew -Teacher/Master (John 1:38, 3:2). Rabbouni, in Aramaic (Mark 10:51 John 20:16).
Mediator: For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus(1 Timothy 2:5).
Messenger of the covenant: (Malachi 3:1).
Messiah, in Hebrew: (Daniel 9:25, John 1:41,4:25, Matthew 16:16, Luke 9:20). Christ in Greek, anointed one, chosen one. John 1:41 & 4:25
Mighty God: (Isaiah 9:6). Spirit, who creates, maintains, controls & substances all things.
Mighty One: (Isaiah 60:16).
Morning Star: The root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star (Revelation 22:16).

Nazarene: (Matthew 2:23) Consecrated, home of gentiles or lowest (dogs).

Omega..Alpha and Omega: (Revelation 1:8). The last, ending, & forever in place...Alpha: First, before any, Eternal God, I AM - always exists.
Only Begotten Son: (John 1:18). Unique, sole, & no like or equal.
Our Passover: (1 Corinthians 5:7, Exodus 12). Our Sacrificial Lamb.
Passover: (1 Corinthians 5:7, Exodus 12). Sacrifice to God, covering, angel of death passes.
Potentate, Blessed and Only Potentate: (1 Timothy 6:15). High officer, great authority, mighty.
Prince of Life: (Acts 3:15).
Prince of kings: (Revelation 1:5)
Prince of Peace: (Isaiah 9:6). Heir to throne, ruler, control of peace, rest.
Prophet: (Luke 24:19, Acts 3:22). Foretells future, interfaces between God & man, & informs.  

Rabbi, in Hebrew -Teacher/Master (John 1:38, 3:2). Rabbouni, in Aramaic (Mark 10:51 John 20:16).
Redeemer: (Job 19:25). Purchased, buy back, work for, & balance the books.
Resurrection and life: (John 11:25). Restore life, life eternal, & quicken to life.
Righteous: (1 John 2:1). Just, without partiality. The Lord, the righteous one (the just judge) (2 Timothy 4:8)
Rock: (1 Corinthians 10:4). The spiritual rock. Hiding place, support, source of water/life, offense & secure
Root of David: The root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star (Revelation 22:16).
Rose of Sharon: (Song of Songs 2:1).

Savior: (Luke 1:69, 2:11, John 3:17, Titus 3:6). Healer, restores, redeems, in place of, & purchases. Jesus means God Saves. In the Epistles is mentioned 25 times.
Seed of Woman: (Genesis 3:15).
Shepherd, the Good Shepherd: (John 10:11, 14).
Shepherd and Bishop of Souls: The shepherd and guardian of your souls (1 Peter 2:25).
Shiloh, the Scepter: (Genesis 49:10). Num 24:17; Ps 60:7; 108:8
Son of the Blessed: (Mark 14:61). Only Begotten Son: (John 1:14,18). Unique, sole, & no like or equal.
Son of David, son of Abraham: (Matthew 1:1). The root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star (Rev 22:16)  
Son of God: (Matthew 2:15). Godhead, divine, Highest position, relationship & heir. The Most Holy Trinity. Only Begotten Son: (John 1:14,18). Unique, sole, & no like or equal.
Son of the Highest: (Luke 1:32). Only Begotten Son: (John 1:14,18). Unique, sole, & no like or equal.
Son of Joseph: (John 6:42)
Son of man: (Daniel 7:13, John 6:53,62, Matthew 16:27, 19:28, 24:30, 25:31, Luke.19:10, Philippians 2:7). Pure man, humanity, lowered & humbled himself. Used 93 times in Ezekiel.
Son of Mary: (Mark 6:3, Luke 2:5-6).
Son of Virgin Mary: (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:22-23, Luke 1:34-35). Her only One Child
Servant: (Mark 10:45, Acts 3:13, Mark 9:35; 10:42-45, John 13:1-20, Acts 3:13-26).
Suffering Servant (Isaiah 42:1-4, 49:1-6; 50:4-9, 52:13 to 53:12...  Mattew 12:18-21, Mark 8:31,9:31,10:32,  Acts 3:13,26; 4:27, 30).
Sun of Righteousness: (Malachi 4:2

Teacher/Master: Rabbi, in Hebrew (John 1:38, 3:2). Rabbouni, in Aramaic (Mark 10:51 John 20:16).
True Light: (John 1:9).
True Vine: (John 15:1).
Truth, the truth: (John 1:14, 14:6). Pure, without lie, dependable. Jesus not only teaches the truth, but He himself is The Truth (John 14:6).

Way, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6). Jesus taught us the Way, but Jesus Himself is the Way!, and the Truth, and the Life.
Witness: (Isaiah 55:4)
Wonderful: (Isaiah 9:6). Miraculous, fantastic, magnificent, spectacular.
Word: (John 1:1). He is the Word of God, and God always had Word... there is no God without Word, from eternity.
Word of God: (Revelation 19:13). And God always had Word... there is no God without Word, from eternity.

Yahweh, Yave...I Am, YHWH, Jehovah: (Exodus 3:14...  John 6:35, 8:12, 8:58, 10:9, 10:11, 11:25, 14:16, 15:1, 18:5,6). Always exists, in the now. Jesus is the Yahweh of the Old Testament
Y'hoshua or Jeschua: Jesus in Hebrew, Joshua in Greek (Matthew 1:21). Toledot Jeshu...the Devastating Hebrew Book: "Jeschua" means "Savior", "Jeshu" means "may his name be blotted out!"

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Another theme of this Sunday is that of love. When Christ comes to judge us, what will be the criterion of His judgment? The parable of the Last Judgment answers: love—not a mere humanitarian concern for abstract justice and the anonymous “poor,” but concrete and personal love for the human person—the specific persons that we encounter each day in our lives.

Christian love is the “possible impossibility” to see Christ in another person, whoever he or she is, and whom God, in His eternal and mysterious plan, has decided to introduce into my life, be it only for a few moments, not as an occasion for a “good deed” or an exercise in philanthropy, but as the beginning of an eternal companionship in God Himself.

The parable of the Last Judgment is about Christian love. Not all of us are called to work for “humanity,” yet each one of us has received the gift and the grace of Christ’s love. We know that all persons ultimately need this personal love—the recognition in them of their unique soul in which the beauty of the whole creation is reflected in a unique way. We also know that people are in prison and are sick and thirsty and hungry because that personal love has been denied them. And, finally, we know that however narrow and limited the framework of our personal existence, each one of us has been made responsible for a tiny part of the Kingdom of God, made responsible by that very gift of Christ’s love. Thus, on whether or not we have accepted this responsibility, on whether we have loved or refused to love, shall we be judged.

 

 WOW. NOT WHAT WE EXPECTED TO READ!

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