The Problem With Christ

The Problem With Christ; Why we don't understand Jesus, His enemies, or the early ChurchThe Problem With Christ; Why we don't understand Jesus, His enemies, or the early Church by Christopher Gorton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"Men suppose their reason has command over their words; still it happens that words in return exercise authority on reason." ~ Francis Bacon (1561-1626) English statesman and philosopher; precursor of British empiricism; advocated inductive reasoning

Thanks to Christopher Gorton’s easy and quickly read book, which I had the privilege of reading and commenting on before its public publication, I discovered an amazing Biblical example of the truth of Sir Francis’ quote above.

I learned that the Greek word, 'christos’, does not mean 'Christ'. I also learned that, for Jesus’ first Followers, ‘mashiach’ no longer meant “anointed one”, literally “smeared with oil.

Chris clearly documents that both christos and mashiach are each most accurately translated not as Christ or Messiah in English. His excellent research reveals that the English word Christ is an inaccurate, traditional, transliteration, and not an accurate translation. (A transliteration conveys only similarity of sound ..not accurate meaning!)

While proving this for me, Chris puts to rest, once and for all, that Christos was certainly NOT Jesus' second name, which both some Christians and most non-Followers actually believe.

Pastors and Christians who love their Bibles will enjoy exploring with Chris why translators since the King James Bible have hidden this fact from modern Christians. And they did so in languages other than English.

Chris does not play “conspiracy theorist” around this intriguing conundrum. But, I had a fascinating time doing so. I concocted my own theory as to why we’ve not been told the whole truth by Bible translators and scholars who should know what Chris reveals ...at least those in the modern age with the Biblical tools and resources now available.

"So what?", you may ask? "What's the big deal about a word?" You decide after reading Christopher’s enlightening book. But please remember that Satan has been practicing "semantic sedition" for a reason since he first conned Adam and Eve.

Plus “this truth will set you free” and open new vistas to our Saviour as you substitute the correct translation for Christ and Messiah as you read Scripture and sing the old hymns and modern worship songs.

You can follow other discoveries Chris has made on Facebook and Twitter as he continues to explore the ancient, real meanings of other sacrosanct, Christian words ...words like ‘apostle’, ‘church’, and others. That truth will enrich your understanding of the Bible as well.

Be enlightened and blessed by this book,
GaryFPatton

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Sunday, April 28, 2013

JESUS: "WAGE PEACE ...NOT WAR!"

 38  You have knowledge that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:  39  But I say to you, Do not make use of force against an evil man; but to him who gives you a blow on the right side of your face let the left be turned.  40  And if any man goes to law with you and takes away your coat, do not keep back your robe from him.  41  And whoever makes you go one mile, go with him two.  42  Give to him who comes with a request, and keep not your property from him who would for a time make use of it.  

43  You have knowledge that it was said, Have love for your neighbour, and hate for him who is against you:  44  But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you;  45  So that you may be the sons of your Father in heaven; for his sun gives light to the evil and to the good, and he sends rain on the upright man and on the sinner.  46  For if you have love for those who have love for you, what credit is it to you? do not the tax-farmers the same?  47  And if you say, Good day, to your brothers only, what do you do more than others? do not even the Gentiles the same?  

48  Be then complete in righteousness, even as your Father in heaven is complete."

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