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From a Christian perspective, that's the wrong question, but it is a good draw. Don't forget Jesus rose again. He wasn't raised from the dead - He rose Himself. That cannot be said about anyone else in history. But we're talking about the death of Jesus. Jesus, the Christ wasn't killed - He gave up His life. Even He said "Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels? But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way?” (Matt 26:53-54) Did Judas kill Jesus? According to the Bible, Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus to the Sanhedrin for thirty pieces of silver. In remorse, Judas threw the money back at them and hung himself. If instead he knelt at the feet of Jesus and asked for forgiveness, what do you think Jesus would have done? The Romans? The Romans certainly perfected the "art" of crucifixion. They wielded the implements of torture that b...

I've been reading. What a shock. There are five basic beliefs that you must share to be able to claim you are a true Christian. Miss one of these, and you miss the boat entirely. It's like making a cake. You can make a cake without eggs or sugar, and it might look like a cake, but it sure won't taste like one. You need all five. 1. Believe that the Bible is the inerrant and inspired word of God. 2. Believe in the virgin birth of Christ. 3. Believe in the deity of Christ. 4. Believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for the sins of all mankind. 5. Believe that Jesus Christ rose from the dead and will come again. "In the beginning, God..." - the first four words of the Bible. Choose to believe these four words and the rest follows.