Where Is Jesus

Where Is Jesus Now? Is Jesus in Heaven?

Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father in heaven as well as everywhere else on the earth. Nevertheless, each believer has a sensation in which he is present in his or her heart. So, where exactly is Jesus at this moment? He is physically sitting at the throne of God in heaven. As God, he is everywhere at the same time. And he is particularly noticeable in the company of believers. 1. Jesus can be found anywhere. Jesus, in his role as God, is everywhere. He can be found anywhere. There is no place on the planet where Jesus is not present.

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However, Jesus is not only totally God, and hence omnipresent, but he is also fully human in his humanity.

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Even while Jesus is physically present with us in the form of a fully formed human being at the right hand of God, we are assured that the spirit of Christ indwells each believer.

One of the most important verses in the Bible is 1 Corinthians 6:17, which states, “Whoever is joined with the Lord is one with him in spirit.” We are the Holy Spirit’s dwelling place.

The Bible teaches that Christians are the temples of the Holy Spirit – the Spirit of Christ – in 1 Corinthians 6:19: “We are the temples of the Holy Spirit, which is the Spirit of Christ.” Are you aware that your bodies serve as temples for the Holy Spirit, who is within you and whom you have received from God?

1. Ephesians, on the other hand, flips the script a little bit, which is intriguing.
2. I am spiritually joined to Christ, who is seated in the throne of glory, by faith.
3. Jesus is literally present in heaven at the time, but he is also present spiritually in me right here and now.
4. As God, Jesus is everywhere at the same time.
5. As a result, there is a sense in which Jesus may be found everywhere.
6. Jesus, by virtue of his being totally human, possesses a fully human body, which, according to tradition, was ascended to heaven and is currently seated at the right hand of God in heaven.
7. It can be found anywhere.

However, we are assured that each believer is indwelt by the spirit of Christ, that he is spiritually present in each believer.

“Temples of the Holy Spirit,” as it is written elsewhere, is what we are.

As believers, he indwells us in a more profound sense.

However, there is a way in which Jesus is present in this area, despite the fact that he is not physically present.

He has imbued me with his energy in a way that is only possible because of the air that is right next to me.

He is, after all, physically enthroned in heaven.

He is particularly visible in the lives of believers.

However, according to Ephesians 2, we are seated in heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, despite the fact that I am physically sitting in this seat right now.

I’m currently united with Christ in heaven, despite the fact that I’m physically present here on earth. Jesus is literally present in heaven at the time, but he is also present spiritually in me right now. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash/DanielPascoa.

Where Is Jesus and What Is He Doing Right Now?

What is Jesus up to these days and where has he gone? Would you know what to say if someone came up to you and asked you these questions? It is more probable than ever before that you will be asked these kind of inquiries. For example, during the last 10 years, the number of web searches for the subject “Where Is Jesus Now?” has more than tripled. People are perplexed as to who Jesus is. What would you tell them if you were in their shoes?

Where Is Jesus Now?

In order to answer the question, “Where Is Jesus Now?” we must first consider where Jesus is not.

Jesus is not on the cross.

Although we may have a mental image of Jesus on the cross, he is no longer there. In history, the cross was a singular historical event that split all of history and all of mankind. The cross has ramifications for each and every one of us. On the other hand, as compared to the entirety of eternity, Jesus’ time on the cross was rather brief.

Jesus is not in hell.

“He was crucified, died, and was buried,” according to the Apostles’ Creed. He was sent into the depths of hell. “On the third day, he arose from the dead,” says the Bible. So, sure, Jesus did descend into hell when he died, but, as with the cross, he is no longer present in that place.

Jesus is not coming out of the grave.

On Resurrection Sunday, we commemorate Jesus’ triumphant resurrection from the dead. By his resurrection, Jesus overcame sin and death, and this was a one-of-a-kind event. However, Jesus did not die just for the sake of being risen. The resurrection is not the pinnacle of Christian belief–there is more to it than that.

Jesus is not on the earth.

“He appeared to them for a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God,” according to Acts 1, after Jesus was risen from the dead. After that, “he was snatched up right in front of their very eyes.” In his stead, Jesus dispatched the Holy Spirit to act as his representative on earth. And so, if Jesus is not on the cross, is not in hell, is not rising from the tomb, and is not on earth, then where has he gone to hide himself? “He resurrected him from the dead and enthroned him at his right side in the celestial realms,” according to Ephesians 1:20.

Jesus is seated with God.

In the celestial regions, Jesus is seated at God’s right hand, at the right hand of the Father. According to the Book of Ephesians, the following is what is so unique about Jesus’ current location:

• Jesus is far and away the most powerful person on the planet. Not even a smidgeon above. Farabove
• And not simply far beyond certain rules and authorities, but far above all of them. Far and away above all rules and authorities
• And not only far and away from all rules and authorities. Power and dominion are nothing compared to what he possesses.

And not only that, but he is far and away the most important title that can be given:

• Not just in this generation, but also in the generation to follow
• Every title we can imagine of bestowing on dignitaries, luminaries, and leaders, whether in the present or in the future, is surpassed by this one.

Not only that, but there’s also:

• Moreover, Jesus is sitting at the right side of the Father because God has placed all things beneath his feet
• And God has assigned Jesus to be the head of everything so that He fills everything in every way.

Because of all the magnificent implications of Jesus’ heavenly position, I’m finding it difficult to keep my emotions under control. However, this raises another concern.

What Is Jesus Doing Now?

The answer to the question, “What is Jesus doing right now?” is of utmost importance. If Jesus has been dead for a long time in a tomb, it makes no difference how we spend our lives beyond attempting to “memorialize” him in the manner in which we say of deceased individuals, “I’m going to do this because Grandma would have liked it.” As for Jesus, he can’t accomplish much in terms of the entire universe if he is a fragile flappy angel (not the way angels truly are, but the way we believe them to be), cheerfully flittering away and only worrying about what melody to play on his harp.

Jesus, on the other hand, is neither dead nor fragile flappy. Here are seven things I believe Jesus is doing right now, according to my understanding:

• Living, reigning, interceding, and edifying the church are all part of the job description. Having a strong presence in relationships
• Bringing all things beneath his feet
• And inviting unbelievers to salvation are some of the things that God does.

I pray that when someone inquires as to where Jesus is or what he is doing, you will be prepared to provide an answer. THE AUTHOR’S BACKGROUND: Chris Heinz is a professional golfer. The Founder and CEO of Munyay, Chris Heinz develops coaching solutions to help you enjoy your life and job more fully. He also serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at EnergyCAP, Inc., and is an ICF-certified coach as well as a Gallup-certified strengths coach, among other credentials. Chris finds it rewarding to coach individuals as well as write and talk on issues such as engagement, coaching, personal strengths, prayer, and the Christian life.

Chris lives in central Pennsylvania with his wife and three children, where they spend their free time in their cottage on a creek.

Where is Jesus now? Is Jesus in heaven?

QuestionAnswer Several passages in the Bible, including Mark 16:19 and 1 Peter 3:22, indicate that Jesus is currently seated at the right side of God the Father. The physical ascension of Jesus, which took place 40 days after His resurrection, is described in Luke 24:51 and Acts 1:9-11, respectively. John 14:2–3 tells us that Jesus informed His disciples that He was going to prepare a place for them and for all who trust in Him. The Scriptures make it clear that Jesus’ ascension was a physical and bodily return to the presence of the Father.

• When Christ returned, two angels arrived and assured him that it would be “in exactly the same way as you have witnessed Him leave” (Acts 1:11).
• Certain traits He held as God had been momentarily suspended, but the suspension had been lifted at the time of writing.
• “The LORD says to my lord: ‘Sit at my right hand until I make your adversaries a footstool for your feet,'” King David said in the Spirit (Psalm 110:1).
• At the end of Matthew 22:43–45, Jesus claims that He is more than just David’s son, but that He is also David’s Lord, therefore appropriating this psalm for Himself.
• There are a number of other texts that point to Jesus’ presence in heaven.
• Stephen also had a vision immediately before he died, in which he “looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God,” according to the Bible (Acts 7:55).
• In a different way, Jesus is also present with us here, in this place.
• As a result, Jesus, the Father, and the Holy Spirit may be found everywhere, rather than only “in heaven.” “The skies, even the highest heavens, cannot contain him,” Solomon declared in 2 Chronicles 2:6.

Questions regarding Jesus Christ (return to top of page) What happened to Jesus? Is Jesus in the presence of the Father?

Jesus

Jesu, also known as Christ, Jesus of Galilee, or Jesus of Nazareth, (born c. 6–4bce in Bethlehem—died c. 30ce in Jerusalem), religious leader celebrated in Christianity, one of the world’s main religious traditions The majority of Christians believe that he is the Incarnation of God. In the essay Christology, the author examines the development of Christian meditation on the teachings and nature of Jesus throughout history.

Name and title

Jesu, also known as Christ, Jesus of Galilee, or Jesus of Nazareth, (born c. 6–4bce in Bethlehem—died c. 30ce in Jerusalem), religious leader honored in Christianity, one of the world’s main religious traditions. The majority of Christians believe that he is the “Incarnation of God. ” Jesus’ teachings and nature are analyzed in detail in the article Christology, which looks back throughout the history of Christian study on them.

Summary of Jesus’ life

Although Jesus was born in Bethlehem, according to Matthew and Luke, he was a Galilean from Nazareth, a town near Sepphoris, one of the two major cities of Galilee. Although born in Bethlehem, Jesus was a Galilean from Nazareth, according to Matthew and Luke (Tiberiaswas the other). He was born toJosephandMarysometime between 6bce and shortly before the death of Herod the Great(Matthew 2; Luke 1:5) in 4bce. He was the son of Herod the Great and his wife Mary. However, according to Matthew and Luke, Joseph was solely his legal father in the eyes of the law.

• When Joseph was a carpenter (Matthew 13:55), it was considered to be an honorable profession because it required the use of one’s hands.
• Despite the fact that Luke (2:41–52) claims that Jesus was precociously intelligent as a youngster, there is no additional proof of his childhood or early life.
• Shortly afterward, he began traveling about the country preaching and healing (Mark 1:24–28).
• It is believed that Jesus travelled to Jerusalem to commemorate Passover somewhere between 29 and 33 CE -possibly as early as 30 CE — when his arrival was triumphal and filled with eschatological significance, according to the Gospels.
• They became certain that Christ had risen from the grave and appeared to them in the flesh.

Where is Jesus now? And what is he doing?

The Ascension is shown in a picture at the Ubisi Monastery in Georgia. What happened to Jesus? At Easter, we recite the joyful assertion of our faith once more. “Christ has risen from the dead. He has certainly resurrected from the dead.” Because we have some Greeks in our congregation, we always refer to Christos Anesti as “Christos Anesti.” Alithos Anesti is the Greek translation. But then there’s the matter of whether or not He has risen from the dead. So, where has he gone? And it isn’t simply a question for a curious youngster; it should be a question for every adult, as well as for every believer.

• He has climbed to the throne of God the Father Almighty and is seated at God’s right hand.
• But where is he, and what does it imply that he has risen to the heavens?
• Is it accurate to say that Jesus was on earth before ascending into the skies, much like a spaceman?
• Don’t we seem to be a little wiser now?
• To determine whether or whether this is simply spiritual code or hokum, we must be able to state what it signifies.
• Gerrit Scott Dawson’sJesus Ascended — the Meaning of Christ’s Continuing Incarnation, which was my book of the week this week, has been a tremendous help in thinking about this.
• 1) What is the meaning of ascension?

While he was blessing them, he left them and was lifted up into the sky to be with the Lord.

And they continued to worship God at the temple on a continuous basis.

Believe that Jesus literally resurrected from the grave is difficult enough to comprehend.

Bishop Richard Holloway expresses the normal liberal dismissiveness of this by stating that Jesus will not return in his lifetime.

That is one solution: deny that the Ascension occurred and spiritualize its significance to the point that it becomes all about us.

The term “Ascension” is comprised of two Greek words.

He had been brought up.

Therein is the solution.

He was exalted to the heights of splendor.

But where exactly is gloryland?

What happened to Jesus?

What was the location of Jesus’ ascension?

The phrase “heaven” or “heavens” is used in the Bible in a variety of contexts.

The Ascension does not imply that Jesus is someplace up in the stars, where we may be able to find him if we could only build a spaceship that could go far enough and quickly enough to reach him.

Do we position Christ in the middle of the seven spheres?

Heaven, in our opinion, is a majestic mansion of God that far outstrips the entirety of this world’s structure.” Heaven is the location where God can be found.

Heaven is a place.

Although out of this world, it is yet true.

Numerous Christians appear to believe that the Ascension heralds the end of the incarnation as we know it.

CS We also have a tendency to gloss over Jesus’ raised masculinity and to imagine him merely returning to god after death, leading us to believe that the resurrection is nothing more than a reversal or undoing of the work of the incarnation, as Lewis writes.

When Jesus became a man, he did not lose his divine nature, and when he ascended, he did not lose his human nature.

According to Karl Barth: “Our humanity is preserved throughout all of eternity by the son of God.

He considers it to be his temple, and he does not leave it.

What exactly does this imply for us?

He has left the building.

No physical representation of his body or voice is provided, nor can we physically feel the holes in his hands.

We must make it clear to our unbelieving friends that the reasoning ‘if only Jesus were here and I could see and hear him, then I would believe in him’ does not hold water in the face of evidence.

This is due to the fact that the vast majority of those who did see and hear Jesus did not believe in him.

They, as well as we, require something more.

Christ, on the other hand, still has a human voice and a physical body with which we may converse.

He sends his Spirit to guide us.

However, my daughter is currently in Australia, which presents a difficulty.

However, thanks to the miracles of contemporary technology, I have been able to see and speak with my granddaughter as well as my daughter.

The concept of being ‘in Christ’ is used in the Bible to depict the closeness of the link in a way that is analogous to the intimacy of the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

When we meet at the Lord’s Table, he is truly there; when two or three people come together, he is truly present.

As we have previously stated, unbelievers will not be able to see the kingdom of God until they are “born again” (from above) and “born of God” (of the Spirit) in order to join it.

It is all about being a part of the living, rising, and ascended Christ in your life.

Knowing him, following him, serving him, and loving him are all good things.

The work of Christ continues — He continues to serve as our Prophet, Priest, and King in a hands-on manner.

As a priest, Christ’s mission continues.

The book of Hebrews 4: “As a result, because we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us cling to the faith that we declare with all of our hearts and souls.

Let us then come boldly to the throne of grace, trusting that we will receive compassion and find grace to assist us in our hour of greatest need.” We have the ability to approach the throne of grace in a genuine way.

This is the genuine deal!

We are linked to the entire Christ and are fed by the entirety of the Christ.

Pixabay He is the ruler of our kingdom.

His kingdom will be established.

In Christ, that power is analogous to the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be conferred, not only in this age but also in the one to come,” 4) We have a glorious hope in Jesus Christ: “Our place of residence is in heaven.

1. Moreover, we eagerly await a Saviour from that place, the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. Although Christ reigns and is with us now, there is still more to come.
3. We will be like him because we will see him for who he truly is.
4. We are now Christ’s body here on earth.
5. We can do nothing without him.
6. This is the wonder.
7. Some might say, that’s all very well but it sounds like high falutin’ theology.
8. You are kidding!
9. Even in terms of evangelism and worship, when we are gathered together as the covenant community of Christ’s people, we need to know his presence in such a way that any unbeliever walking in falls down and says ‘truly God is among you’!

This is only the foretaste, the first fruits. The best is yet to be. We long for his return, when everything shall be reconciled. Maranatha. Even so come soon Lord Jesus.

Where Is Jesus Christ? – And What Is He Doing Today?

Untold millions invoke His name, saying that He has “into their hearts”—but where has Jesus gone, and what has He been up to over the past 2,000 years, right up to the present day? You may now find out!

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Subscribe to theReal Truth for FREE news and commentary every day of the week. Now is the time to subscribe. A little more than 2,000 years ago, Jesus Christ lived an exceptional and contentious life, and he was eventually executed for the message He carried. And although though most self-proclaimed Christians believe in the historical record of His ministry, death, and resurrection, many people view Christ as a dead Jesus when they think of Him in their minds. Some think He is returning and are eagerly anticipating His return to earth.

• However, these ideas and theories do not correspond to where Jesus is right now or what He is doing in the world.
• Attempts to aid the underprivileged through charitable organizations or missionary missions are being considered.
• Evangelizing Christians, according to Jesus, is a means of extending the kingdom of God on earth.
• Is it via all churches that claim Christianity, a handful, or just a few individuals?
• You will quickly see that He is playing an important role.

The Right Hand of God

Begin by considering the stories of Christ’s life and death that are found in the gospels. This passage from Luke 22 has a significant prophesy regarding where He went following His resurrection: Then, as soon as it was daylight, the elders of the community, the chief priests, and the scribes gathered together and took Him into their council with the question, “Are you the Christ?” Please tell us. In response, He stated that they would not believe what He told them, and that if He asked them, they would not respond, nor would they allow Him to go.

1. 66-69).
2. He predicted that He would ascend to the heavenly realms before His death.
3. Is there any other proof in the gospels?
4. “So then, when the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God,” says the gospel of Mark, describing Christ’s ascension into heaven after completing His mission (16:19).

“When He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: and He has put all thingsunder His feet” (Hebrews 2:14).

1:20-22).

1:3).

After completing His mission on earth, Jesus Christ was glorified and exalted to the position of right hand man of God the Father.

While there is a lot of conversation about Jesus in Protestant churches, there is very little discussion about what Christ is doing at the right hand of God. Now that it has been proven where Christ is, what does He actually accomplish in this situation?

A Living, Active High Priest

If Jesus has been in heaven for the last 2,000 years—through the collapse of Rome, the horrific Crusades, the Renaissance, World Wars I and II, and the dawning of the Information Age—what has He been doing with His time? What has He been doing with His time? The answer to this issue can be found in one of the most crucial positions Christ now occupies. Jesus Christ is referred to as the High Priest, which is one of several positions and titles that He has, including those of Prince of Peace, Savior, Apostle, King of kings, and Lord of lords.

4:14-15).

Considering Christ Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Paul says in Hebrews 3:12: “Who was faithful to him who appointed Him, and who was exalted in the sight of God.” God the Father has ordained Jesus Christ to the position of spiritual High Priest, according to the teachings of the Scriptures.

But what exactly does Christ the High Priest do?

Making Intercession

In Hebrews 8, Paul explains Christ’s functions as High Priest in greater detail. In such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the Throne of the Majesty in the heavens; a Minister of the sanctuary, and of the genuine tabernacle, which was pitched by the Lord, and not by men, we have a High Priest. Because every high priest is appointed to give gifts and sacrifices,” says the Bible (vs. 1-3). Jesus Christ is referred to be a “Minister” in the God’s sanctuary in the Bible. He is engaged in the work of God’s Temple, serving as a sort of intermediary between Christians and the Father.

• In Ephesians 2, Paul writes, “But now, in Christ Jesus, you who were once a distance away are brought close by the blood of Christ.” because it is through Him that we both have access to the Father through one Spirit” (vs.
• It was necessary for Christ to die in order to tear down this barrier of separation.
• 4:16).
• It is His job to bring their spiritual offerings, as well as their petitions, to the attention of the Almighty.
• 7:25).
• The term “intercede” refers to “intervene between parties in order to bring about a resolution of conflicts.” When properly understood, Christ is referred to as the “Mediator between God and men” in I Timothy 2:5.

When properly understood, it is clear that Christ plays an important and active role in cooperating with genuine Christians and the Father.

Guiding His Church

Another obligation Christ bears is the task of establishing, guiding, and protecting the New Testament Church (Matt. 16:18). “When He raised Him from the dead, and established Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places. and has placed all things under His feet, and has appointed Him to be the head over all things to the Church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all” (Ephesians 1:22-23), Christ’s authority over the Church is revealed (1:20, 22-23). Jesus functioned via His physical body throughout His earthly career, and He continues to act through His spiritual body—the Church—in the present day (I Cor.

• Christ is establishing His Church in order to carry out God’s purpose for humanity.
• 2:5).
• It is important to note that “no one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him” (John 6:44; also see verse 65).
• 12:18-28).

Preparing and Refining a People

Christ has also been training Christians for leadership roles in the soon-to-be-established kingdom of God on the earth. “There are many mansions in My Father’s home,” Jesus assured His followers, “and if that were not the case, I would have told you.” “I’m going to set up a location for you” (John 14:2-4). Is it clear what He was getting at with these statements? In the context of “mansions,” “rooms, abode or residence” refers to a dwelling or a place of business. It was the Levitical priesthood’s responsibility to serve the gods in several rooms in the temple of God, and these rooms signified various levels of power and authority.

1. In this passage, Christ was referring of His Second Coming, when He will establish the government of God on earth and appoint His adherents to positions of authority.
2. 1:6; 5:10).
3. Christ is educating this advance team of leaders to reign under Him in God’s kingdom—a world-ruling supergovernment—and to rule under the authority of the Bible.
4. This brings us to another part of what Christ has been doing for the past two millennia: transforming people’s lives.
5. “By the will of God, we are cleansed through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once and for all.after He had made one sacrifice for sins forever, He sat down on the right side of God.”, according to Hebrews 10.
6. 10-12, 14).
7. The most important thing God is doing right now is refining His character in real Christians, which is the greatest labor of all.

In the book of Hebrews, Christ is referred to be the “Author and Finisher” of a Christian’s faith (12:2). In a way, Jesus Christ is assisting Christians in their efforts to conclude their lives.

“Confirming the Word”

By now, you should have a much more complete understanding of what Jesus Christ is up to in the world. Despite the fact that he is currently in paradise, he will not be there for very long (I Thes. 4:16-17). Finally, it is necessary to look at one final paragraph in Mark 16 before coming to a conclusion. “After the Lord had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and seated at the right hand of God,” says the Bible. And they went out into the world and preached everywhere, with the Lord assisting them and confirming the message by signs that followed” (vs.

In verse 20, Jesus Christ indicates that he collaborated with the first-century disciples on a project from above.

Where Is God’s True Church?

Where is Jesus now?

All questions are accepted in our forum, and this specific topic is extremely fascinating! You are absolutely correct in asserting that Jesus ascended into the heavens in a bodily form. According to Luke’s gospel and the first chapter of Acts, Jesus’ corporeal body was carried up into the heavens once he was resurrected, and this is explicitly stated. As a result, it is critical to remember that Jesus is still “flesh and blood” to this very day. “Look, I see heaven opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God,” Stephen declared immediately before his execution in Acts 7:56.

For example, according to Heb 10:12, Jesus, after having offered the one sacrifice for sins, “sat down it the right hand of God” and “waits for his adversaries to be put his footstool,” after having “sat down at the right hand of God.” 1 Corinthians 15:24 provides a very good explanation of this concept.

• Following his “destruction of all dominion, authority, and power,” he will hand up the kingdom to God, the Father, according to the Bible.
• In the incarnation, Jesus did not cease to be a man once he rose from the dead; rather, he “became flesh and made his residence among us” (John 1:14) for all time.
• God’s presence is first and foremost in heaven, and because God is Spirit (John 4:24), who lives beyond of both time and space, heaven may be viewed as spiritual in nature, and being in heaven can be viewed as a condition of existence.
• The New Testament makes several references to “the heavens and the earth,” implying that heaven has a “locale-type” life comparable to that of earth.
• The focus is on people who are “in heaven” because they are in a spiritual state of being.
• Despite the fact that our physical reality is firmly established on earth, our view of heaven is spiritual, and we look forward to the day when it will be revealed.

It is a profound question, and I have just provided a quick response to it. I hope it is of assistance to you. Please feel free to write again if you have any follow-up questions about this, or if you would want another individual to provide a second perspective on this subject.

Jesus’ Burial Tomb Uncovered: Here’s What Scientists Saw Inside

JERUSALEM According to preliminary findings, portions of the tomb where Jesus Christ’s body is traditionally believed to have been buried are still in existence today, despite the centuries of damage, destruction, and reconstruction that have occurred in the surrounding Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which is located in Jerusalem’s Old City. The tomb, which is the most revered location in the Christian world, presently consists of a limestone shelf or burial bed that was hewn from the cave’s wall, and it is the most visited site in the world.

1. During the first removal of the marble cladding on the night of October 26, the restoration team from the National Technical University of Athens discovered just a layer of fill material beneath the marble.
2. After being discovered intact in the middle of the night on October 28, just hours before the tomb was to be resealed, the original limestone burial bed was discovered.
3. Because I was not anticipating this, my knees are trembling a little,” said Fredrik Hiebert, archaeologist in residence at National Geographic.
4. Despite the fact that we can’t be certain, it looks to be visual confirmation that the site of the tomb has not changed through time, something scientists and historians have been wondering about for decades.
5. To allow visitors to see one of the cave walls, a window has been carved into the southern interior wall of the shrine.

Was This Really the Tomb of Christ?

The tomb recently discovered in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre may not have been the burial site of a specific Jew known as Jesus of Nazareth, but indirect evidence suggests that the identification of the site by representatives of Roman emperor Constantine some 300 years later may have been a reasonable assumption. Historically, the Canonical Gospels, the first four books of the New Testament, include the earliest descriptions of Jesus’ burial. The Canonical Gospels are thought to have been written decades after Christ’s crucifixion, around the year 30 A.D.

While the specifics differ, the overall picture is similar.

Individual remains were placed in lengthy niches carved into the sides of the rock to fit them in each of these family tombs, which included one or more burial chambers.

“This does not, of course, establish that the incident took place in the past. The fact that they were familiar with this tradition and these burial traditions suggests that the gospel stories were written by people who were familiar with them, whatever their origins may have been.”

Outside the City Walls

Traditionally, Jews were not allowed to be buried within city walls; therefore, the Gospels explicitly state that Jesus was buried outside of Jerusalem, at the scene of his crucifixion on Golgotha (“the place of skulls”). The city of Jerusalem was enlarged a few years after the burial is claimed to have taken place, bringing Golgotha and the adjoining tomb within the boundaries of the new city. In 325 A.D., when Constantine’s delegates arrived in Jerusalem to seek the burial, they were purportedly directed to a temple erected by the Roman emperor Hadrian more than 200 years earlier.

1. In the words of Eusebius, Bishop of Caesarea, the Roman temple had been demolished, and excavations under it had discovered a rock-cut tomb beneath the ground.
2. The Fatimids entirely demolished the church in 1009, and it was reconstructed in the mid-11th century after being completely devastated.
3. An ancient limestone quarry, as well as at least half a dozen more rock-cut graves, some of which may still be seen today, were also discovered by archaeologists.
4. “What they demonstrate is that this region was, in reality, a Jewish cemetery outside the walls of Jerusalem during the time of Jesus,” says the author.

Months of Restoration, Decades of Study

The burial bed has been resealed in its original marble coating over the course of the previous few days, and it is possible that it will not be revealed for hundreds of years or possibly millennia. It is the goal of Moropoulou and her team to ensure that the architectural conservation they are performing will survive forever. Prior to the rock being resealed, however, significant documentation was carried out on the surface of the formation. A careful review of the data gathered when the burial bed and cave walls were exposed, according to archaeologist Martin Biddle, who published a seminal study on the history of the tomb in 1999.

In addition to other tombs in the area that must have been of great significance because they are covered with crosses and inscriptions painted and scratched into the rock surfaces, Biddle says, “the surfaces of the rock must be examined with the greatest care, I mean minutely, for traces of graffiti.” “As Biddle points out, “the problem of graffiti is vitally critical.” “We know that there are at least a half-dozen more rock-cut graves beneath various portions of the cathedral,” says the researcher.

So what was it about this tomb that convinced Bishop Eusebius that it was the tomb of Christ?

I don’t believe Eusebius made a mistake—he was a brilliant scholar—so there is certainly some proof if one is simply willing to search hard enough.” As a result of their efforts, the National Technical University of Athens’ crew has continued its renovation work on the Edicule.

The National Geographic Channel will premiere the documentary Explorer in November, which will take an in-depth look into the holy city of Jerusalem.

What Did Jesus Look Like?

In Western cultures, the most popular representation of Jesus Christ has been that of a bearded, fair-skinned man with long, wavy, light brown or blond hair and (often) blue eyes, who has been shown in this manner for millennia. However, the Bible does not describe Jesus’ physical appearance, and all of the evidence we do have shows that he looked significantly different from how he has been shown for so many years.

What Does the Bible Say?

The Bible provides only a few hints as to Christ’s physical appearance. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, which comprise the first four volumes of the New Testament, contain the majority of what we know about Jesus. According to the Gospels, Jesus was a Jewish man who was born in Bethlehem and reared in the town of Nazareth in Galilee (then Palestine, now northern Israel) around the first century A.D., according to the New Testament. While the Bible informs us that Jesus was around 30 years old when he began his ministry (Luke 3:23), it tells us almost little about his physical appearance, other than the fact that he didn’t stand out in any particular manner.

WATCH: JESUS: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Photograph by VaultGodong/UIG, courtesy of Getty Images According to several academics, the passages from Revelation 1:14-15 provide evidence that Jesus’ complexion was a deeper shade and that his hair was of a shaggy texture.

In the light of day, his eyes were like a blaze of fire, and his feet were like burnished bronze, purified as though by fire.” ‘We have no way of knowing what he looked like,’ says Robert Cargill, assistant professor of classics and religious studies at the University of Iowa, and editor of the Biblical Archaeology Review.

Thus, his appearance was that of a Palestinian Jewish guy living in the first century AD.

How Have Depictions of Jesus Changed Over the Centuries?

Some of the oldest known artistic images of Jesus date back to the mid-third century A.D., more than two centuries after his death, according to archaeological evidence. These are the paintings that were found in the ancient catacombs of St. Domitilla in Rome more than 400 years ago, and they are still in existence. The paintings represent Jesus as the Good Shepherd, a youthful, short-haired, beardless man with a lamb wrapped over his shoulders, which was one of the most popular depictions of Jesus at the time of their creation.

1. Photograph by Andreas Solaro/AFP/Getty Images Another early image of Jesus was discovered in 2018 on the walls of a damaged chapel in southern Israel, marking the discovery of yet another rare early portrait of Jesus.
2. It was painted in the sixth century A.D., and it is the earliest known image of Christ found in Israel.
3. During the fourth century A.D., the long-haired, bearded picture of Jesus began to develop, which was significantly influenced by portrayals of Greek and Roman gods, notably the all-powerful Greek deity Zeus.
4. In these drawings, “the objective was never to depict Jesus as a human being, but rather to establish theological arguments about who Jesus was as Christ (King, Judge, and divine Son”) and divine Son,” says the artist.
5. “They have progressed through time to become the typical ‘Jesus’ that we know today.” To be sure, not all depictions of Jesus are consistent with the prevailing picture of him that has been presented in Western art.

Cultures tend to represent major religious leaders as having the appearance of the prevailing racial identity, as Cargill elucidates. READ MORE:The Bible Claims That Jesus Was a Real Person. Is there any further evidence?

What Is the Shroud of Turin?

One of the most well-known of the many probable relics associated with Jesus that have appeared throughout the years is the Shroud of Turin, which was discovered in 1354 and has since become a worldwide sensation. According to believers, Jesus was wrapped in the piece of linen after he was crucified and that the shroud has a distinct image of his face. Many scholars, however, believe the shroud to be a forgery, and the Vatican even refers to it as a “icon” rather than a relic in its own documents.

Fine Art Photographs/Heritage Photographs/Getty Images “The Shroud of Turin has been refuted on a couple of occasions as a medieval fake,” says Cargill.

READ MORE: According to a forensic study, the Shroud of Turin does not represent Jesus’ burial cloth.

What Research and Science Can Tell Us About Jesus

Using an Israeli skull dating back to the first century A.D., computer modeling, and their knowledge of what Jewish people looked like during that time period, the retired medical artist Richard Neave collaborated with a team of Israeli and British forensic anthropologists and computer programmers to create a new image of Jesus. Though no one claims that this image is an exact reconstruction of what Jesus himself looked like, scholars believe that this image—roughly five feet tall, with darker skin, darker eyes, and shorter, curlier hair—is more accurate than many artistic depictions of the son of God, despite the fact that no one knows what Jesus actually looked like.

The typical man’s height at the period was around 5-feet-5-inches (166 cm), so he may have stood about that height.

“Can you imagine what Jewish Galileans looked like 2,000 years ago?” he wonders.

“It’s likely that they didn’t have blue eyes or blond hair.”