Did Jesus ever confront someone about their sin?

[Not of the World]

1 minute ago, other one said:

What would Jesus do?

Well first trip if you mess with his fathers house, he'll beat you with a whip.

Second trip he's just going to kill a lot of people who's against him and the Father's wishes.

Maybe people don't really want me to do what Jesus would do...

I appreciate your sense of humor!  

[DPMartin]

9 hours ago, Not of the World said:

I know that Jesus called out the Pharisees, but did he call out anyone else?

He let the merchants know how He felt about their merchandising at the temple, He also used parables to describe and confront what the Pharisees and the Sanhedrin were up to.

 

sinners? not so much. deceivers of His people? He'd let them know it.

[Alive]

8 minutes ago, Not of the World said:

Not at all.  I thank you and appreciate your feedback.  If anyone else has additional examples, please share!  After all, I seek the truth.  

You could have an interesting study by reading through the NT and taking notes on when He did.

[Not of the World]

1 minute ago, Alive said:

You could have an interesting study by reading through the NT and taking notes on when He did.

Is that your planned response to everybody who asks a question?  

[Alive]

1 minute ago, Not of the World said:

Is that your planned response to everybody who asks a question?  

Do you not think that would be an interesting study?

That sort of thing has been helpful to me over the years.

On of my favorites is to read through and find how many times and the context of where the phrase 'In Christ' is mentioned. That is an excellent exercise.

[Not of the World]

1 minute ago, Alive said:

Do you not think that would be an interesting study?

That sort of thing has been helpful to me over the years.

On of my favorites is to read through and find how many times and the context of where the phrase 'In Christ' is mentioned. That is an excellent exercise.

I guess it's always better to actually read the Bible, but sometimes I suppose it's easier to ask.  

[Alive]

Just now, Not of the World said:

I guess it's always better to actually read the Bible, but sometimes I suppose it's easier to ask.  

Asking questions is a wonderful thing. I ask lots of questions. At times because I need an answer and at other times as a teaching aid to get folks to think and search scripture. Its important that we all read for ourselves and learn that way as well. The Lord has provided an embarrassment of riches with all of the scriptural material available to us.

There is a story in the book of Acts about the saints in Berea who were diligent to study scripture. The Lord is quite pleased with such.

[Not of the World]

3 minutes ago, Alive said:

Asking questions is a wonderful thing. I ask lots of questions. At times because I need an answer and at other times as a teaching aid to get folks to think and search scripture. Its important that we all read for ourselves and learn that way as well. The Lord has provided an embarrassment of riches with all of the scriptural material available to us.

There is a story in the book of Acts about the saints in Berea who were diligent to study scripture. The Lord is quite pleased with such.

Amen and, as another said, the faithful Christian thirsts for the word of God.  

[Alive]

1 minute ago, Not of the World said:

Amen and, as another said, the faithful Christian thirsts for the word of God.  

Yup--one of the things that happens to an individual who is in Christ of the Father is to begin to see the world and him/herself differently. This causes us to search for answers. The best place to search is the word of God. That seems obvious when it is said or typed out, but not necessarily a thing in the conscious minds of individuals.

All of the answers that men have ever had, are answered in and by Christ.

There is nothing more profound for men and nothing that has more merit--in this life.

To see Christ as the answer.

[Dennis1209]

I have thoughts on this:

John 8:6 (KJV) This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. 8. And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.