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What do Christians mean by a "personal relationship" with Jesus?

When Christians talk about having a "personal relationship with Jesus," what does this mean?
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Why was it not necessary to break Jesus' legs during crucifixion?

Jesus was put to death by crucifixion, between two "real" criminals, on a Friday. Because the Jews wanted the execution to be over by the Sabbath, they had the Roman soldiers "speed up" the process by breaking the legs of the two (still-living)…
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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?

“And on the morrow, when they had come out of Bethany, he [Jesus] hungered. And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if perhaps he might find anything thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for it was not…
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Would the story of Jesus hold more significance if he were a man like us?

I feel that whatever Jesus did, if it is because He is special (the son of God in a way that I am not - because aren't we all God's children?) then it holds little relevance to my life - because it is something I can not strive for or live by…
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In Matthew 26:63-64, does the high priest think that the Messiah is Son of God?

Matthew 26:63-64 NIV: The high priest said to him, “I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. So do Jews believe that the Messiah is to be the Son of God or is it…
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Why didn't Jesus give proof to the priests?

On several occasions the High Jewish priests asked Jesus, that if He is the son of God, then demonstrate by doing X or Y. I assume in all of these cases, he could have fulfilled the requests to show who He was - so why not just give them some…
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Were there any OT prophecies that Jesus should be a wood-working carpenter

I like the stone mason theory because that would make Jesus and St. Joseph (the patron of manly men) really tough. But, is there any significance to the traditional conception of Jesus following St. Joseph as a table and chairs sort of carpenter…
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Why does no one know what Jesus looks like?

Jesus came to Earth or was born roughly 2000 years ago. At least 500 years earlier, there were civilizations in the Middle Eastern / Near Eastern region that could carve the faces of their kings and queens on stones. So, why does no one know what…
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Is there any evidence that Jesus had no children?

There is no evidence that Jesus had children. But is there anything in the Bible indicating that he certainly did not? The reason for asking about the evidence of the negative: If someone says "Jesus might have children, I might have his blood in my…
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Did Jesus promise Judas a powerful position in the future kingdom of God?

Jesus told his disciples that, in the new Kingdom of God, they would sit upon twelve thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Matthew 19:28, Luke 22:30. Didn't Jesus know that Judas was going to betray him. So did Jesus offer a throne to Judas?…
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Why was Jesus condemned for blasphemy by the Jews?

Jesus confirmed that He was the Messiah. But this can't be a blasphemy as the Jews were waiting for him. Jesus confirmed that He was the Son of God. But a lot of people in the old Testament were called Son of God. Jesus confirmed that He was sitting…
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Are there any buildings standing that Jesus visited?

I am wondering if there are any buildings that are still standing that Jesus visited. Thanks.
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Is there anything known about Jesus time as a carpenter - was he a small business owner with employees?

Is anything known about the level of expertise he has attained and whether he was running a small business, or working as an employee in a shop or a day laborer?
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What is the Church attitude to the belief that Jesus had a biological father?

What is the Church attitude to the belief that Jesus had a biological father Josef or another man and that divin conception was only a metaphor? Allegedly there was an ancient prophecy that the future king of Israel should be from the king David's…
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What Charities Did Jesus Contribute To?

We know from John 12:6 that Jesus' ministry had a treasurer, and from Luke 8:3 that his ministry accepted financial contributions. What did they spend it on? Luke 8 indicates that they sometimes donated to the poor. The disciples behavior in Mark…
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