That actually does not seem so terrible at all in light of all that he did say, all that is said of him in the old testement and all that his apostles said about him. This comment reminds me of the “did Jesus really clams to be God” question. He never said, “I am God.” But he said a lot of things that only make sense if He is.
John the Baptist, “behold the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world!”
The angel to Mary, “for he shall save His People from their sins.”
Isaiah, “surely he was stricken for our transgressions and by His stripes we are healed.”
That’s three of many. Even Paul says, “death spread to all men because all sinned.” It is interesting that he does not say that all died because one sinned. Original sin seems more to the effect that original sin created a legacy of corruption thus all sinned. If it were possible for anyone of themselves to not sin, the death of the messiah seems a bit unnecessary. However, the corruption inherited from Adam makes sin assured for those who are not united with Christ in his death and resurrection.
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…we also have Revelation (as in prophecy) that does not state it directly but indirectly:
32 Jesus answered them: Many good works I have shewed you from my Father; for which of these works do you stone me? 33 The Jews answered him: For a good work we stone thee not, but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, maketh thyself God.
(St. John 10:32-33)
21 And the scribes and Pharisees began to think, saying: Who is this who speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? 22 And when Jesus knew their thoughts, answering, he said to them: What is it you think in your hearts? 23 Which is easier to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and walk? 24 But that you may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,) I say to thee, Arise, take up thy bed, and go into thy house. (St. Luke 5:21-24)
23 Now when he was at Jerusalem, at the pasch, upon the festival day, many believed in his name, seeing his signs which he did. 24 But Jesus did not trust himself unto them, for that he knew all men, 25 And because he needed not that any should give testimony of man: for he knew what was in man. (St. John 2:23-25)
Clearly, much more is being Revealed than what we tend to think…
…and what of those two fantastic pearls?:
41 And it came to pass, that when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the infant leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: 42 And she cried out with a loud voice, and said: Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. 43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For behold as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.
(St. Luke 1:41-44)
28 Thomas answered, and said to him: My Lord, and my God. (St. John 20:28)
Clearly, Jesus is Recognized as the Lord (Yahweh God) even from His conception!
Maran atha!
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