Jordan and his Master's Thesis

He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.”
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

Revelation 22:20 (New International Version)

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39 (New International Version)

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Hebrews 13:8 (New International Version)

Jesus is a lot more forgiving than most church members… (Robert H. Schuller)

Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified.
So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). Here they crucified him, and with him two others – one on each side and Jesus in the middle.

Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. Many of the Jews read this sign, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and the sign was written in Aramaic, Latin and Greek. The chief priests of the Jews protested to Pilate, “Do not write ‘The King of the Jews,’ but that this man claimed to be king of the Jews.”

Pilate answered, “What I have written, I have written.”

When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining. This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom.

“Let’s not tear it,” they said to one another. “Let’s decide by lot who will get it.”
This happened that the scripture might be fulfilled which said,
“They divided my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.” So this is what the soldiers did.

Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.

Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
John 19:16-30 (New International Version)

Then the devil took him [Jesus] to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple.
“If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written:
‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”
Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”
Matthew 4:5-7 (New International Version)

My God will meet all your needs. He will meet them in keeping with his wonderful riches that come to you because you belong to Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19 (New International Reader’s Version)

I recently had a discussion with a friend of mine about “Christians vs. the use of bad language“.

I did a lot of research on this topic, because I wanted to be really sure about what the bible has to say about this, before posting something here which could turn out to be wrong.

After reading a lot of bible verses and some articles written by other Christians I was left with one inescapable conclusion: “Swearing is definitely not the way to go for Christians”

Probably you are waiting for an explanation… sure… let’s begin:

John tells us the following:

Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.
1 John 2:6 (Today’s New International Version)

This brings us to following question: “Did Jesus ever swear?”
The question is hard to answer, because we don’t have 24/7 spy cam footage of Jesus’ life. But we have the bible
Do some research on your own! I, for myself couldn’t find any records of Jesus using foul language.
(if you want to argue about the fig tree then you better read some bible commentaries)


My second argument is: We should be an example to others who are around us. It’s our duty to show them how living in Him effects our daily life!

You don’t believe me? Read what Paul wrote to Timothy:

Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 (New Living Translation)

Still not convinced? Peter has something to say too

Live an exemplary life among the natives so that your actions will refute their prejudices. Then they’ll be won over to God’s side and be there to join in the celebration when he arrives. 1 Peter 2:12 (The Message)

Argument three is a rather strong one… Don’t swear, because the bible tells us so

Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior.
2 Timothy 2:16 (New Living Translation)

… Don’t talk dirty or silly. That kind of talk doesn’t fit our style. Thanksgiving is our dialect.
Ephesians 5:4 (The Message)

During my “investigations” I came across this nice proverb:

What’s in the well comes up in the bucket. If the well is clean, then all that will come to surface will be clean as well.

Just think about it!

I’d like to finish this post with the following request: If you ever happen to hear me swearing, please point it out. Thanks!

… who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time… 2 Timothy 1:9 (New International Version)

Learning To Need You
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I’d forgotten just how sweet your mercies are Lord
Would you remind me?
I’m learning to need you.

I cry out your name
I am in need of your mercies, Jesus
Despite my pride and my shame
I’m learning to need you.

You’ve been faithful in my weakness
Father, Your love overwhelms my soul
I’m learning to need you

I cry out your name
I am in need of your mercies, Jesus
Despite my pride and my shame
I’m learning to need you.

© Justin McRoberts 2003 Five Foot Six and a Half Music (ASCAP)

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