Wasn't Jesus a pacafist?

I'm fairly certain that the whole Jesus story is a composite myth which several different 1st century radical messianic rabbis had contributed to. In some passages Jesus appears as an all-loving pacifist, in others he's angry and vengeful. It's as if the New Testament is talking about completely different people.

This is an excellent point and once you know where the words "Christ died for our sins" came from, you will then realize what has happened.

Those words come from Paul/Saul, who terrorized the first Christians and after Christ was gone, went on to declare himself an apostle.

This will explain the whole thing in detail if you are interested: http://gospelenigma.com/ That resource shows the sharp contrast between what Christ actually taught, and the military style gospel that is taught these days in his name. There is quite a difference!

But you are right on target with this question.

Yes he was a pacifist or, a Lamb, 2000 years ago. But his next visit won't that way. He will rule in complete power and authority. He is the Lion of Judah and he will rule that way.

Rev 19:15

Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God

Read '1st Century Radical' by Michael Calum Jacques and you'll never again believe that Jesus was a pacificist! It's a good read, even if you don't agree with all of it. I think the writer may be a Christian. If he is, he's an honest one!

Di

He said He came not to bring peace but division. Jesus used force when necessary, such as when He drove the money changers out of the temple. Jesus loves us all, but knows that at times different responses are necessary.

Our battle is spiritual... He defeated devil...