Bible Question: What is the difference between "Christ Jesus" and "Jesus Christ"? |
Bible Answer: The Eleven knew him as Jesus before they knew he was the Christ (Messiah). Hence, the use of the term Jesus (before) Christ. Saul/Paul, being an educated Jew, already had a theology of the Messiah (Christ) BEFORE he met Jesus and knew him to be the Messiah. Hence, Paul's frequent use of the term Christ Jesus in his writings. |