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Oct 25, 2023 · The role of “Redeemer” is uniquely assigned to Jesus Christ, who rescues believers “from the dominion of darkness” and delivers them into God’s kingdom of light (Colossians 1:13–14). In the Old Testament, two main words and their derivatives communicate the concept of redemption. The verb gaʾal means “to buy back; to ransom or ...
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May 7, 2024 · The exact location where Jesus was crucified is disputed. In the fourth century C.E., the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was built at the site of Golgotha as identified by Roman emperor Constantine’s mother, Helena. However, scholars began to question this identification in the 19th century, since the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is inside the ...
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An impressive German Lutheran (Protestant) church located in the Christian quarter, near the Holy Sepulcher. It was built at the end of the 19th century over the ruins of a Crusaders period church. From its tall bell tower are amazing views of the old city. The Church of the Redeemer is a German Lutheran church located in the Muristan area of the O...
The church of the Redeemer is located in an area called “Muristan“, near the Church of Holy Sepulchre (Sepulcher), and the Hospitallers’ Church of St. John the Baptist. It is seen in the center of the Aerial view below.
(a) Exterior:
The photo below shows the structure which was built on the eastern side of the Muristan market– the Church of the Redeemer. The entrance to the church, facing the west (Muristan street), is seen below. The Christian symbol of the lamb of God is seen above the door. It is a common Lutheran icon, which is based on the verse (John 1, 29): “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world”. On both sides are common Prussian s...
(b) Church interior:
The Kaiser Wilhelm II (1888-1918) dedicated this church in 1898, when he and his wife, Augusta Victoria, became the first western rulers to visit Jerusalem. Kaiser Wilhelm II was the last German emperor, ruling in 1888-1918,and gave up the throne after the German defeat of WWI. The interior of the church is seen below, with a view of the main altar, which is facing east. A closer detail of the main altar is seen below. The interior of the church’s main sanctuary was renovated in 1970. The sta...
(c) Bell tower:
A view of the church and its bell tower is seen below. This white square tower is the tallest bell tower inside the old city – 48M high, 7 floors above the ground. A narrow spiral staircase of 177 steps takes you up to the tower, with 2 breaks in the middle of the climb. Although you reach the top quite dizzy, you cannot be sure its from this spin or from the amazing scenes that appear to you from the balcony at the top of the tower. The large bells can be seen on the way to the top. It is be...
The top of the bell tower shows breathtaking views of the old city. Don’t miss this unique view of Jerusalem which can be seen in four directions. A sample of the four views is seen below. The photo below, towards the east, shows the grey dome of the Redeemer in the foreground, the Golden Dome of the rock in the far right, and the area of Mount Oli...
Muristan– The name of the area, based on the Persian word for hospital (“Bimarestan”), since the site is located over the ruins of the Crusaders-period hospital.
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I believe in the Holy Spirit, the one holy Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. The Nicene Creed. We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God ...
We believe that the Church is the Body of Christ, both universally and locally—all those who have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit through faith in Christ. Jesus is Head and Lord over the Church, and its mission is to worship Him and make disciples who follow Him with all their heart. Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 2:19-22; Colossians 1:18.
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Redeemer, a term that holds great significance in the Biblical context, is deeply rooted in the concept of salvation and deliverance. In scripture, the redeemer is often portrayed as a savior figure, one who rescues and restores. The Bible teaches us that. “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth”. Job ...
