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Jesus Christ

Central figure of Christianity, regarded as the Son of God and a teacher of wisdom.

Authority of Jesus

Three main aspects include: teacher of wisdom, liberator of the oppressed, and the Son of God.

Repentance (μετάνοια)

A radical change of heart or mind; not just saying sorry but a complete transformation of life.

Teacher of wisdom

Jesus is recognized for his moral teachings and his affirmation of authentic living.

Christ

Title given to Jesus, meaning 'anointed one' from Greek χριστός.

Moral commandments of Jesus

Includes: Do not be angry, do not seek sexual gratification, do not swear, do not judge, do not make distinctions among people.

Fulfillment of the law

Jesus teaches that he came not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it through inner acts of love for God.

The Parable of the Prodigal Son

A biblical story illustrating Jesus' teaching on repentance and forgiveness.

Jesus’ moral teaching context

Must be understood as fulfilling the law of love God with all one's heart, soul, and mind.

Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10)

An example in the New Testament illustrating the concept of repentance.

Philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein

Influenced by Jesus’ affirmation of life; he argued that ideas should be lived and experienced.

Existential Freedom Argument

Some theologians assert that Christianity addresses human experience and offers existential freedom rather than merely being a mythology.