What did Jesus accomplish?

[geometer]

That’s good, because of what Jesus accomplished… we who believe on Him become adopted sons of God.

Born of God does not mean adopted, it mean a begotten son.

 

[2nd_Adam]

Born of God does not mean adopted, it mean a begotten son.

Well, actually Scripture reveals that Christians are adopted and born from above (John 3).

So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.

Future Glory
18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
Rom 8

 

[2nd_Adam]

This question could be better answered by Christians. He taught us to love our neighbor in the same way that we love ourselves. He taught us to not covet that which we don’t have. He taught us to show compassion for the weak, poor, and dejected.

One of my favorite stories in the New Testament is when Jesus encounters a group of religious about to stone a prostitute. Being an observant Jew, you would expect Jesus to pick up the stones and fulfill his Torah Law. But No! Jesus says we should show compassion. He comes into the…temple, I think…and says “He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone!”

What an amazing statement. He was a rebel of his day. Jesus stood for what was right even when it went against the norms. The story is one of my favorites and always reminds me to be compassionate and to not judge others so harshly.

There are tons of stories like this in the New Testament. If you want more information on Jesus, you could ask one of the good Catholics here.

Do you believe that this is a true statement by Jesus?

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

 

[AJTheMan]

Do you believe that this is a true statement by Jesus?

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

If that is what gives you hope, I respect your belief so long as it accords with your conscience.

 

[geometer]

Well, actually Scripture reveals that Christians are adopted and born from above (John 3).

So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.

Future Glory
18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
Rom 8

I already knew where you got that. I don’t go along with Pauls gospel.