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We recall the surest facts: Jesus was executed by the Romans; his disciples were not rounded up and executed. In addition it was highly probable that he was executed for sedition or treason, as would-be king. [13]
'King of the Jews' - This title was used to refer to Jesus by the wise men who came to Bethlehem, by the Roman soldiers who arrested Jesus, by Pontius Pilate who tried Jesus, and affirmed by Jesus Himself.
Apr 11, 2017 · The evidence points to the conclusion that Jesus was executed by the Romans for sedition—rebellion against the government. First, he was crucified as “king of the Jews.” As noted in the last unit, the titulus on the cross announcing this is almost certainly historical.
Mar 13, 2024 · Pilate declared Jesus to be the King of the Jews and he executed Him for that reason. In essence, what Pilate wrote was an official Roman affirmation Jesus was the Messiah. It is unlikely Pilate believed Jesus was King of the Jews either as a political or religious title.
Then were there two thieves crucified with him — “They placed Jesus in the middle, by way of mock honour, because he had called himself a king, and was now crowned with thorns; or, if the priests had any hand in this, they might design hereby to impress the spectators more strongly with the thought of his being an impostor, and to make them ...
Oct 5, 2022 · The Jews of Jesus’ time expected a political king (Matthew 21:1–11). Instead, Jesus conquered sin and death (1 Corinthians 15:54–57). He promised He will also return to the earth to rule as a king, first in the Millennial Kingdom and then forever (1 Corinthians 15:24–28).
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People have long questioned why Jesus was executed. Was He put to death by Romans or by Jews? Was it on political charges or for religious offenses? Were the proceedings legal or illegal?
