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WATCH: Bono's Unexpected Response to 'Who Is Jesus?' Question
Charisma News ^ | 31 March 14 | Charisma News Staff

Posted on 04/17/2014 11:35:37 AM PDT by SkyPilot

U2 frontman Bono talks about his faith and answers the question "Who is Jesus?" in the video below. Click play to watch.

Link Here with Video (2 mins 46 secs)


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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: atheism; bible; bono; christ; christianity; easter; faithandphilosophy; fartyshadesofgreen; ireland; jesus; jesuschrist; music; newtestament; oldtestament; rockmusic; u2
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To: SkyPilot

>> “I firmly believe I will see Bono in the Kingdom.” <<

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I believe there is a good chance you are right.

The interview shown didn’t go quite far enough to make a solid assessment of that question.
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101 posted on 04/17/2014 6:04:38 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: Alex Murphy

No, he didn’t dodge the question; he said clearly in answer to the question “You believe he is devine?” “Yes!”


102 posted on 04/17/2014 6:07:12 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: A_perfect_lady

The reason I asked is because of a paper I’m writing on science found in the Bible. It’s everywhere and I’ve not pinned myself down to one specific area. Also, I’m having to learn a bit of Hebrew to get precisely what I want. The more I learn of Hebrew, the more discoveries are made.

I’ve got a couple of months to go, because I haven’t even gotten to the point of having a rough draft yet.

Talking with an atheist about science not long ago, it occurred to me that the best opinion and reaction on my points I am to make would best be from an atheist who’s into science. The previously mentioned atheist is not someone I could ask due to personal reasons. Anyway, that’s why I asked you.

I appreciate your response, Lady, and wish you the best.

Warm Regards,

SC


103 posted on 04/17/2014 6:16:45 PM PDT by SouthernClaire (GOD BLESS AMERICA)
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To: A_perfect_lady

You might study the word a bit more.

All Jews of that era were well aware that Messiach had to come from Judah. Specifically from the root of David (Netzerim, from which Nazereth is derived)

There were only three tribes represented in Judea at that time, Judah, Benjamin, and Levi. All of Benjamin and all of Levi knew from early childhood that Messiach would not come from their lineage.

Finally, Yeshua plainly declared that his kingdom was not of the Earthly relm.

The motivation to kill him came from those that knew in their hearts that he was who he claimed to be, and that his birth meant the end of their illegitimate clique’s reign of power. The Pharisees did know the scriptures by heart, there couldn’t have been any misunderstanding.
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104 posted on 04/17/2014 6:18:11 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: A_perfect_lady

Wow.

Others have pointed out the biblical and historical flaws of your statement. My question is, did you read this somewhere or come up with all this yourself?


105 posted on 04/17/2014 6:27:48 PM PDT by prairiebreeze (Don't be afraid to see what you see. -- Ronald Reagan)
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To: SouthernClaire

Oh... sorry, I’m just an English teacher. Good luck on your paper.


106 posted on 04/17/2014 6:28:08 PM PDT by A_perfect_lady
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To: editor-surveyor

I don’t think you can claim to know what “all Jews knew.”


107 posted on 04/17/2014 6:29:42 PM PDT by A_perfect_lady
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To: DManA

Or the 3rd option, that was quotes attributed to him 75 years after the fact were inaccurate, or contrived, and the reality was that Jesus was a Jewish rebel executed by the Romans for sedition.


108 posted on 04/17/2014 6:30:41 PM PDT by martiangohome
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To: A_perfect_lady

Ha! You should’ve warned me, English teacher. Gonna try and be writin’ a real good from now on when I see ya on here. ;-)


109 posted on 04/17/2014 6:32:35 PM PDT by SouthernClaire (GOD BLESS AMERICA)
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To: prairiebreeze
No, actually, I haven't seen anyone really point out flaws in my observations, because my observations are very simple:

1. Historical record suggests that Jesus did indeed live.

2. He traveled around and spoke to the Jews.

3. Many believed he was either the Messiah, or claiming to be.

4. He was killed.

That's the most we can really say. Look at the Bible, there are clues to suggest what its writers were thinking. For instance, his disciples trace his lineage painstakingly. Why? If he was here to save all mankind from sin, it really doesn't matter what his lineage was. It only matters if he was supposedly fulfilling OT prophecy about Israel. So clearly they thought that was what he was doing.

110 posted on 04/17/2014 6:35:33 PM PDT by A_perfect_lady
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To: A_perfect_lady

The scriptures tell us what all Jews knew, because they all were deeply schooled in the scriptures from early childhood.

You can by choice remain ignorant thereof, but the facts are there for those that desire them.
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111 posted on 04/17/2014 6:41:51 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: editor-surveyor
The scriptures tell us what the authors wanted us to believe. But let me ask you something for clarification: When the Old Testament predicts a Messiah, do you believe they meant a Messiah who would re-establish the kingdom of Israel, or a Messiah who would save mankind from sin?

Note, I'm not asking you what you think Jesus did, I'm asking you what the OT was predicting.

112 posted on 04/17/2014 6:45:33 PM PDT by A_perfect_lady
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To: Lady Heron

Hard to talk to an unbeliever, huh!
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113 posted on 04/17/2014 6:52:34 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: what's up

Some heads are too thick to penetrate.


114 posted on 04/17/2014 6:54:54 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: GreyFriar

Thanks for the ping!


115 posted on 04/17/2014 6:54:56 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: Elsie
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116 posted on 04/17/2014 6:58:47 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: A_perfect_lady

Pathetic, but exactly what one might expect from a Screwel teechur.
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117 posted on 04/17/2014 7:02:57 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: editor-surveyor

But will you answer my question? Was the Old Testament prophecy about the salvation of all mankind, or the restoration of Israel?


118 posted on 04/17/2014 7:04:35 PM PDT by A_perfect_lady
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To: A_perfect_lady

The OT scriptures prophesy first a suffering servant that would die, and later an avenging King.

Everything of significance that Yeshua did during his life was prophesied in the OT. Everything of significance that he will do on his return is also prophesied.

There are eight days that are observed as feasts, three of which pinpointed the key events of his crucifixion, and resurrection by day of the month and day of the week. The remaining ones will similarly pinpoint the events of his return.
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119 posted on 04/17/2014 7:13:13 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: A_perfect_lady

>> “ Was the Old Testament prophecy about the salvation of all mankind, or the restoration of Israel?” <<

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Both, but at different times.
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120 posted on 04/17/2014 7:14:08 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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